Scandinavian Modern Sofas
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Scandinavian design and Nordic design originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus; influenced American mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
- Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
- Open, airy spaces
- Promotion of functionality
- Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
- Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
- A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Danish Modern Sofa with Leather Upholstery and Oak Frame, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
It was in Denmark that Modernism reigned between the 1920s and 1960s and produced some of the most iconic pieces of furniture to this day. The Danish modernist movement was shaped by...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
'Aqueduct' Contemporary Sofa by Poiat, Setup 2, Fox 02, Low Plinth
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
'Aqueduct' Sofa by Poiat
Setup 2 (Corner 2305 L + Open End 1910 L)
Dimensions : H. 77 cm x W. 332.5 cm x D. 162 cm (SH 40 cm)
Aqueduct collection 2022 by Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Foam, Plywood
Roll Arm Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A straight-back roll arm sofa retaining its original brown wool strie´ upholstery, the seating element having a comfortable pitch and elevated by solid squared teak legs.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
H. W. Klein Lounge Chair mode silhouette in brown leather and swivel base
Located in Esbjerg, DK
H. W. Klein lounge chair in brown leather.
Swivel base with rosewood look.
Model Silhouette, made by Bramin
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Nanna Ditzel 'Mondial' Sofa Getama Denmark 1968 CHOOSE YOUR OWN UPHOLSTERY
By Nanna Ditzel, GETAMA
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Unique opportunity for a custom upholstery project in a wool fabric of your choice, contact us for further details and fabric possibilities
Nanna Ditzel 'Mondial' Sofa 1968
Getama edition from 2000
Very comfortable, I tried it myself and this is one of the best sitting sofa...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstered with walnut elegance aniline leather.
Legs of mahogany.
Model 2212, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Kaare Klint Sofa # 5011 in Original Cognac Leather Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1940s
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Two-seater sofa model 5011 in original cognac leather and six-legged mahogany base. Produced by Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers, Denmark. Minor marks on the frame, patina to the leather. Back covered in original canvas.
Shown at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild exhibition in 1935. Signed with manufacturer’s label to underside: (Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier).
Kaare Klint is widely recognized as the father of Danish modern design. It is hard to overstate his influence. He developed an entirely new analytical approach to furniture design that his students at the Danish Academy of Art would emulate for years to come, yet was also inspired by historic designs from various cultures, modernizing and re-interpreting classic pieces for new generations.
Literature: Gorm Harkær, Klintiana: “Kaare Klint”, vol.2, pg 94.
Kaare Klint (1888-1954) is regarded as the founding father of Danish Modernim. As an architect, furniture designer and leading professor at the Department of Furniture Design at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, Klint established the principles of modern Danish furniture by combining a profound appreciation of traditional construction techniques with a modernist emphasis on function and a rejection of ornaments.
Klint’s design was always based on relentless research; he never compromised. Every piece had to fulfill its purpose, be completely clear in its construction with dimensions and proportions corresponding to the human body and display materials and craftsmanship of the highest quality. Logic, often using a mathematical system of measures, and a constructive way of thinking were the foundation of Klint’s philosophy of furniture design. Like many of his contemporaries, counting Le Corbusier and Walter Gropius, he advocated standardization and functional requirements and dismissed the use of all ornamentation. But Klint realized his vision in wood and leather, using traditional craftsmen and working methods and often finding inspiration in historical models. In this way, he charted the course for an alternative Nordic Functionalism that idealized the workshop and the collaboration between furniture architects and cabinetmakers as opposed to the factory.
Kaare Klint’s first major work was a collaboration with his mentor, the architect Carl Petersen. In 1914 they were commissioned to design furniture and fixtures for Faaborg Art Museum. One of the highlights to emerge from this commission was the Faaborg chair, a light and elegant chair with clear references to classical furniture. The construction and proportions of an 18th century English Chippendale chair was also clearly visible in the famous Red Chair, designed in 1927 for the lecture hall at The Museum of Arts and Crafts (now Design Museum Denmark), but with its straight back deprived of all unnecessary decoration and its beautiful Niger leather, the Red Chair was far from an imitation. Other important works include The Propeller Stool (1927), The ‘Mix Chair’ designed in collaboration with his pupil Edvard Kindt-Larsen in 1930, the Safari Chair (1930), The Deck Chair (1939 and The Church Chair designed in 1936 for the Bethlehem Church in Copenhagen. Also noteworthy are Klint’s well-proportioned cabinets and wardrobes...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
'Aqueduct' Contemporary Sofa by Poiat, Setup 4, Fox 02, Low Plinth
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
'Aqueduct' Sofa by Poiat
Setup 4
Dimensions : H. 77 cm x W. 370 cm x D. 230.5 cm (SH 40 cm)
Aqueduct collection 2022 by Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski
Upholstery: Larsen ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Foam, Plywood
Poul M Volther Daybed Sofa Model 981 DIVA by Frem Røjle, Teak 60ties green cord
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Danish Modern Mid Century Daybed Modell 981 DIVA by Poul Volther for Frem Røjle.
1st Edition by the 1st manufacturer.
The frame is made of solid teak wood and the fabric is a green ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak, Cord, Beech
Swedish Pine Sofa by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur
Located in Karlstad, SE
A rare and beautiful pine sofa by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur, Sweden cirka 1940.
This sofa is made of solid wood and a curved backre...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Pine
'Hippo' Upholstered Sofa by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé col.24
Located in Paris, IDF
'Hippo' sofa full upholstered.
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 24
Fabric: large variety available.
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool
Rare Scandinavian Modern Sofa Model 168/4 by France & Son
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model 168/4 sofa designed in 1962 by Charles ‘Fearnley’ France, the boss of France & Son. Produced
from solid teak with black leather upholstery, this sofa i...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
$3,150 Sale Price
30% Off
1970s, Danish 3-seater classic sofa, original brown leather.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 3 seater sofa in original good condition: no smells and no stains. Brown leather with nice patina. Beech wood legs. Manufactured by Danis...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
$1,749 Sale Price
20% Off
Johannes Andersen Curved Three-Seat Sofa in Royal Purple Upholstery and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Andersen for Trensums Fatöljfabrik, sofa, fabric, oak, Sweden, 1960s
Swedish three-seat sofa designed by Johannes Andersen in the 1960s. The curved sofa features a striking...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Arne Norell Sofa Kontiki by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
3-Seater sofa model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell in original black leather. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Very good condition!.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
1970s, Danish design by Børge Mogensen, 3-seater sofa model 2523, restored.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design by Børge Mogensen, 3-seater sofa model 2523. Completely renovated-reupholstered in quality grey furniture velvet. Renewed oak legs. Manufactured by Danish furnit...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Sofa in Rosewood and Original Black Leather by Ole Wanscher, 1951
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Rosewood and Original Black Leather by Ole Wanscher, 1951
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and original black leather
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare sofa mo...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa kupe sofa, 2292, new upholstery
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen new upholstered kupe sofa with walnut elegance leather.
Legs of oak.
Model 2292, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Matching three seater, pair of lounge chairs and otto...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Swedish Cabinetmaker Sofa and Armchairs, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Svensk design, “Swedish design”, is unquestionably a conventional and popular branding device, with many companies explicitly promoting their products as examples of god design, “good design”. But svensk design does not simply represent “good” design made in Sweden, it also projects a powerful, concrete rendering of a sort of essentialized “Swedishness” embedded in objects, such as this sofa and armchairs.
Rounded out lines, unexpected curvature and innovative shapes from every angle define the design of this set. The aesthetic recalls classic English upholstered furniture...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant, feminine three-seat sofa from the “Paradis” series by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for NK (Nordiska Kompaniet). Reupholstered with an off-white wool Hallingdal fabric.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sofa from Bröderna Andersson, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This three-seater sofa was made by the Swedish manufacturer Bröderna Anderssons during the 1950s. The sofa is upholstered with a high-quality material in a noble red color. It is an ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
$3,263 Sale Price
20% Off
Wonderful Danish Sofa Attributed to Hans Wegner
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant oak base. Very light construction.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak
$2,162 Sale Price
33% Off
Arne Halvorsen Sofa in Teak and Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Halvorsen, sofa, model '2010', teak, blue fabric, Norway, 1960s
A large sofa designed by Norwegian designer Arne Halvorsen. This sofa is characterized by its tufted geometric s...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Mogens Lassen Rare Scandinavian Modern Sofa in Ivory Sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Mogens Lassen rare beautiful Scandinavian Modern sofa in luxurious ivory curly sheepskin adorned with camel leather buttons, with slightly curved and tufted wingback and curved armre...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Beech
1950s Scandinavian Modern Sofa in Muted Green Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, wool, beech, Scandinavia, 1950s
This Scandinavian-modern sofa from the 1950s embodies a quiet elegance rooted in the design language of mid-century Northern Europe. The sofa’s...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
1960s, Danish "Banan" 3 seater sofa, original condition, velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish "Banan" sofa in original very good condition: no smells, no stains, stable construction. Sofa was checked by craftsman. Original green furniture velour, beech wood legs...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$2,354 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Sofa Modell 807 by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Lenestolfabrikk A/S
Located in Karlstad, SE
Sofa model 807 by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Lenestolfabrikk A/S, Norway.
This high-quality sofa with timeless design is upholstered in cognac colo...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Dutch Sofa Attr to Doublet Sofa by Rob Parry for Gelderland
By Rob Parry, Gelderland
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Scandinavian Modern Dutch midcentury sofa attributed to Doublet Sofa by Rob Parry for Gelderland. It is made in Holland and com...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original light green furniture velour, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original light green furniture velour, beech wood legs, springs in the seat. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
1960s, Danish 3-seater curved sofa, blue furniture velour, beech wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3-seater curved sofa. Blue furniture velour, beech wood legs, brass springs in the seat. Sofa was reupholstered about 10 years ago by craftsman. Manufactured by Danish ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$1,808 Sale Price
30% Off
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen 2 seat sofa in cognac patinated leather, Denmark, 1960’s
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Loveseat by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen in Cognac Leather and Solid Rosewood, 1960's
A rare and characterful loveseat by Danish designer Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, upholstered in its original c...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Three Seater Sofa in Velvet with Rosewood by Lennart Bender, 1970’s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Three Seater Sofa in Velvet with Newly Reupholstered in Velvet Fabric by Lennart Bender, 1970’s
Additional Information:
Material: Solid rosewood and newly reupholstered in velvet fa...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Rosewood, Velvet
Johannes Andersen Sofa Excellent, AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik, KVADRAT Reupholstery
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This sofa was produced by AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik from Sweden around 1950s/1960s. Like most furniture from Scandinavia, it was also made with great care and accuracy, which we could...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile, Teak
$8,169 Sale Price
20% Off
Carl Malmsten "Samsas" Sofa for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
“Samsas” is for many the most associated series with Carl Malmsten. The designer devoted his life to the renewal of traditional Swedish craftsmanship, inspired by Swedish country man...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
GE-236/4 in Teak by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Model GE-236 / 4 sofa, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1955 for Getama Denmark. Made in solid teak. Cushions in blue / light blue wool fabric. cushions with rounded edges. Ready to use...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
2 Seater by Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 31/2 - 2 seater sofa in black patinated leather with chromed steel frame. Poul Kjærholm / E. Kold Christensen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
$14,858
Swedish Modern Oversized Sofa, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant, oversized Swedish Modern sofa, in a U-formed design, slightly shorter on one end. Mahogany veneer encircles the sides and inside. Upholst...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Arne Vodder Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Ivan Schlechter, sofa, patinated leather, teak, Denmark, design 1953, manufactured late 1950s-1960s.
Elegant two-seat settee in admirable cognac leather and teak b...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Sofa by Arne Norell
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking two-seat sofa in beech and leather back and seat with comfortable woven cushions, designed by Arne Norell for Aneby. Made in Sweden in the ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech, Fabric
$4,200
1970s, Danish 3-seater sofa, original condition, furniture leather, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Original good condition: no smells, no stains, and stable construction. Original brown furniture leather, dark oak wood. The sofa was bought by the previ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
$1,555 Sale Price
30% Off
1960s, Danish 2 seater sofa, original condition, green furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells, no stains, and stable construction. Light green furniture velour, ash wood legs, brass springs in the seat. Ma...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Ash
Bed Made In Veneered Rosewood, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Bed of veneered rosewood of Danish design from around the 1960s. Is in very good condition.
Measurements in cm: H:74.5 W:200 D:98 - 2 pcs in stock.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Rosewood
Børge Mogensen Black Leather 3 seat Sofa 2213 Fredericia Furniture Denmark 1960s
Located in Ystad, SE
Børge Mogensen Black Leather 3 seat Sofa Model 2213
With original patinated black leather upholstery.
Produced by Fredericia Furniture, Denmark 1960s
Dark stained beech legs
Manufact...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
Nanna Ditzel Style Four Seat Sculptural Teak Sofa Mid-Century Danish Modern
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Scandinavian modern four seat sofa with sculpted teak arms and substantial solid teak legs, made by Pi Langlos Fabrikker- often attributed to Nanna Ditzel. ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Danish Modern Teak Gondola Scandinavian Sofa, 1980s
Located in Basel, BS
Solid Teak frame Original Danish Mid Century Modern very long Gondola Sofa. This design is pleasing to the eye, and versatile in a Mid Century, Post Modern, as well as Modern decor.
...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
$3,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Nordic Mid-Century Two-Seater Sofa, Scandinavia ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
While a sofa with a rounded shape is not ground-breaking, it has typically been reserved for people who could afford to choose an artistic style over a practical one. That is, until ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Jorgen Høj for Niels Vitsøe Sofa in Red Patinated Leather
By Jorgen Hoj, Vitsoe
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jorgen Høj for Niels Vitsøe, settee, model '202', leather, aluminum, Denmark, circa 1960
Exclusive leather sofa designed by Jorgen Hoj who...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Johannes Andersen Sofa Model Capri Produced by Trensum in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa model Capri designed by Johannes Andersen. Produced by Trensum in Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
1970s, 3 seater Danish sofa, original very good condition, corduroy.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 3 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells, no stains. Light brown corduroy, bent wood. Manufactured by Danish furniture manufacturer in about 1970s.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
$1,393 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s, Danish "Spanish" sofa, original condition, furniture velour, ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish "Spanish" sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Cherry red furniture velour, ash wood legs. Double-sided seat cushions with springs inside. Man...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Ash
Rare Vintage Scandinavian Modern 2-Seater Brown Fabric & Oak Sofa Grace by Ikea
By IKEA
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This rare two-seater Grace sofa was produced by the Swedish company IKEA in 1961. The softly rounded shape of the frame, where the backrest smoothly turns i...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
$3,166 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Three-seater Leather Sofa by Jørgen Gammelgaard, 1970s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Three-seater Leather Sofa by Jørgen Gammelgaard, 1970s.
Sculptural Danish Mid-Century Modern 3-seater black leather sofa Model EJ-20-3 designed by Danish architect Jørgen Gam...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Rare Ib Kofod-Larsen Sofa, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare 4-seater Ib Kofod Larsen sofa in original black leather, very good condition. Produced by OPE in Sweden, 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Scandinavian Modern Four Seat Sofa attr. Fredrik Kayser
Located in Trenton, NJ
Celebrate the best of vintage and modern with this Danish Modern four-seat sofa, attributed to Fredrik Kayser. The frame features smooth, sculpted wood trim along the backrest—perfec...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Finn Juhl Japan Sofa Model 137 in Teak for France & Son, Denmark 1950s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Amazing Finn Juhl sofa Model 137 in teak for France & Son, Denmark 1950s. This three-seater 'Japan' sofa has the elegance and round shapes that are so recognizable for Finn Juhl and ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
$6,559 Sale Price
20% Off
Teak Sofa "Venus" by Illum Wikkelsø for C F Christensen Silkeborg, 1972
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Sofa designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Silkeborg, 1972. Solid teak wood with a curved frame. Danish design from the 1970s with high-quality craftsmanship.
We can organize fast shipping...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish Three Seat Sofa in Red Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, oak, Denmark, 1960s
This classic sofa of Danish origin features modest and subtle lines and shapes that emphasize the clear construction of the design. A nice detail...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Ilona, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Three-seat. Leather, brass, stained ash wood.
Design by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell Möbel, Sweden.
Global front door shipping, flat-packed: €800
Please note: cushions in ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Aage Christiansen Three-Seater Sofa in Dark Brown Leather
Located in Barcelona, ES
Three-seater danish sofa from 1960's designed by Aage Christiansen for Erhardsen & Andersen. Dark brown leather and wooden frame with loose cushions.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Hvidt and Mølgaard-nielsen for France & Søn 'Minerva' Daybed in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, 'Minerva' daybed, teak, metal, fabric, Denmark, design 1957, production 1960s.
This elegant daybed or sofa is named 'Minerva'...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
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