Scandinavian Modern Shelves
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
Free standing modular wall unit 'Royal system' Poul Cadovius, Denmark 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Poul Cadovius classic modular unit produced by CADO, Denmark, during the 1960s.
Rare free standing model. Made in teak.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modular Oak & Plexiglass Shelf Unit, Finland, 1960s
Located in Karis, Nyland
One-of-a-kind modular oak & plexiglass shelf unit, Finland, 1960s. Unknown maker but as far as we know, it is a proto model and never made it in production.
Consisting of two separa...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Plexiglass, Oak
Side table or bookshelf by David Rosén for NK, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful bookshelf designed by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, during the 1950s.
Made in mahogany. Very rare model.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Swedish 1930s Wall shelf unit
Located in New York, NY
Charming Swedish 1930s Wooden Wall shelf uni. L shaped with two wooden levels and curvy edges at the ends. Used and in good condition. Sold as seen with some marks and scratches on t...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Poul Cadovius Royal System, 2 Bay Unit
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Poul Cadovius 2 Bay Royal System. Set includes one large cabinet, measures 34.5 x 45" tall and 14.75 deep, opens to reveal 4 shelves for storage. Four 8" deep shelves and one 12.5 ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Poul Cadovius 7-Bay Royal System
Located in Littleton, CO
(Click on "More Details" below to see complete information.)
A large and versatile Royal System wall shelving system by Poul Cadovius.
The 8 vertical rails, 5 cabinets, a deep desk shelf, and multiple shelf types (with accompanying hardware) allow for dynamic and versatile possibilities for configuration in up to 7 continuous vertical spaces for hanging cabinets and shelves, or splitting into separate smaller wall units.
This system comes to market for the first time from a single estate, and was purchased and installed in stages in Honolulu, Hawaii between January 1968 and December 1978, with the exception of the deep desk shelf, purchased in Denver in the 2010's. Original purchase receipts are available for all components, except for the deep desk shelf.
The shelf with an under-shelf down light was custom made for the Royal System by Lightolier, and is signed.
The small 2-drawer cabinet is independent of the deep desk shelf and may be placed anywhere on the rail system, just like all other components.
Many additional photos available.
All components included:
7 Vertical Rails
79" H x 1.5" W x .75" D (11.5 lbs)
200.7 cm H x 3.8 cm W x 1.9 cm D (5.2 kg)
2 Vertical Half-Length Rails (can be combined to form 1 full-length vertical rail)
39.5" x 1.5" W x .75" D (1.64 lbs)
100.3 cm x 3.8 cm W x 1.9 cm D (0.7 kg)
1 Small Cabinet With Glass...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Grete Jalk Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Design Teak Bookcases, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design teak bookcases set designed by Grete Jalk and produced by P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, movable vertical partition...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Wall Unit with Shelves & Cabinets with Desk in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large Scandinavian wall unit circa 1960's. It features teak wood finish with a drop down center desk. The unit is totally modular and can arra...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
1960s Two Fully Restored Danish Sigfred Omann Floating Nightstands in Teak
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Set of two fully restored Danish Sigfred Omann floating nightstands in teak by Oelholm
A pair of floating nightstands or shelves in teak, each with a single drawer, designed b...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Free standing modular wall unit 'Royal system' Poul Cadovius, Denmark 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Poul Cadovius classic modular unit produced by CADO, Denmark, during the 1960s.
Rare free standing model. Made in teak.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Model 112b Shelf, Alvar Aalto, 1950/1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model 112b shelf, designed by Alvar Aalto, 1930/1940s. Birch. Original condition, heavy patina.
Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is probably the most famous Finnish architect and designer i...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Birch
Danish Mid Century Wall Unit with 8 Shelves, circa 1950 - 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural wall unit having eight shelves, 5 smaller ( 36 W x 10 D inches ) and 2 wider ( 48 W x 10 D inches ). The shelves rest in metal brackets, which attach to the vertic...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
"Carrel" Modern French Oak Media Cabinet 'Small' by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
This large modular "Carrel" media cabinet in wood takes cues from Hans Wegner and Charlotte Perriand to make an elegant, architectural storage solution for an artful office, living r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Freestanding Bookcase in Teak by Kurt Østervig, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Bookcase in teak designed by Kurt Østervig M.A.A. for K.P furniture in 1960s. Made in Denmark, great condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Black Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Shelf 'Poeme' designed by Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski for Poiat Studio
Dimensions :
W. 181 x H. 39 x D. 37.5 cm
Model shown :
- Color black oak
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Graceful and poetic, yet robust, the Poeme Shelf comes in four different sizes, offering a flexible solution for diverse display and storage needs, including, for example, as a bookshelf, a TV stand or simply a frame for beautiful objects.
Featuring a modular and minimal design, the Poeme Shelves...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
1960s Two Fully Restored Danish Sigfred Omann Floating Nightstands in Teak
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Set of two Danish Sigfred Omann floating nightstands in teak by Oelholm
A pair of floating nightstands or shelves in teak designed by Sigfred Omann for Ølholm Møbelfabrik. The...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Hans Wegner Wall Mounted Shelf Produced by Ry Møbler in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Wall mounted shelf designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Ry Møbler in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
1960s Two Fully Restored Danish Sigfred Omann Floating Nightstands in Teak
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Set of two fully restored Danish Sigfred Omann floating nightstands in teak by Oelholm
A pair of floating nightstands or shelves in teak, each with a single drawer, designed b...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Frode Holm for Illums Bolighus Danish Rosewood Bookcase Cabinets
By Frode Holm
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of elegant midcentury cabinets designed by Frode Holm for Illums Bolighus, 1955, Denmark. The cabinets are crafted of the finest Brazilian rosewood and exhibit fine joinery throughout with routed edges, tapered shelves...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
Bookcase / Wall Unit by Finn Juhl BO71 for Bovirke, 1960s Rosewood Pine Brass
By Finn Juhl
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Large modular wall shelf BO71 from the 1960s with a beautiful rosewood veneer and shelves made of pine and brass, designed by Finn Juhl in 1953. The...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Olof Pira String Shelving System, Sweden, 1965
By Olof Pira
Located in Dronten, NL
A free standing, mid-century modern, shelving system with table/desk designed in Sweden by Olof Pira.
This example designed to clamp between floor and ceiling making it possible to u...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Danish Modern Poul Cadovius "Cado" Teak Wall Unit
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Danish Modern Poul Cadovius for Cado Denmark Teak Wall Unit
Offered is a Danish modern teak wall unit that was designed by Poul Cadovius for Cado Denmark in the 1960s. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Teak
Vintage Teak Bookshelf, Italy 1960
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid Century Modern Teak Bookshelf Italy 1960.
A refined Mid-Century Modern single-module shelving unit, crafted in Italy during the 1960s, embodying the sleek functionality of Scand...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Iron
"Richard" Asymmetrical French Oak Shelf by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
This open media shelf in wood makes an artful storage option with asymmetrical walls for a modern style. Handmade by artisans in Vietnam, this piece is an architecture addition to an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler, Teak Shelving System Model RY100, c. 1961
Located in Paris, FR
Hans J Wegner RY100 Shelving System / bookcase / room divider / wall unit / manufactured by Ry Møbler in Denmark, in the 1960s.
The vertical sides stand ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Mogens Koch Bookcases in Mahogany for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch pair of bookcases in mahogany. Executed by Rud Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Finn Juhl 1962 Teak Wall Unit Sideboard Desk BO71 Bovirke Mid Century Modern
Located in Munster, NRW
Modular wall shelf BO71 made of beautiful teak and brass details, designed by Finn Juhl for Bovirke, Denmark in the 1960s.
Shelves and sideboard can be positioned as desired.
The s...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Wall Mirror & Shelf by Jansen Spejle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautifully designed and constructed wall mirror made Jansen Spejle in Denmark. It consists of solid teak construction with beautiful detailed workmanship.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Poul Hundevad Scandinavian Dark Wood Bookcase for Hundevad Møbelfabrik, 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design darkwood bookcase designed by Poul Hundevad and produced by Hundevad Møbelfabrik in the 1960s, variable ...
Category
1660s Danish Antique Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Set of Two Fully Restored Danish Melvin Mikkelsen Floating Rosewood Nightstands
By Melvin Mikkelsen Mobler, Melvin Mikkelsen Mobler
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s set of two fully restored Danish Melvin Mikkelsen floating rosewood nightstands.
The well designed rosewood nightstands, with their smooth shaped "wings" on the sides and the ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
Alvar Aalto Pair of Minimalistic Iconic Shelves Model 112-2 for Artek, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of shelves designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1930s. They are made from bent laminated birch, solid birch, and plywood birch. If you are l...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Birch
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Dark Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Shelf 'Poeme' designed by Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski for Poiat Studio
Dimensions :
W. 181 x H. 109 x D. 37.5 cm
Model shown :
- Color dark oak
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Børge Mogensen Scandinavian Midcentury Oak Bookcase, Denmark 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury modern design oak bookcase designed by Børge Mogensen in the 1950s and produced by FDB Møbler from 1960s, variable height position of shelves, circa 1960s.
...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
FRAMA Contemporary Design Aluminum Rivet Wall Shelf Large
By Frama
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The Rivet Shelf explores basic storing facets within one shape while functioning as a storage and display platform.
The Rivet design is a symbiosis b...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Swedish Designer, Wall Shelf, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine wall shelf or cabinet designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Currently missing wall mounting brackets. Will require professional installation.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Pine
Franklin Solid Wood Corner Shelf, Walnut
Located in Cincinnati, US
The award nominated Franklin Shelf is a 90 degree corner shelf. This unique design allows for maximum storage space, while occupying a very small area. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Maple, Walnut
Danish modern shelving unit with sliding glass doors and drop front cabinet
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Danish modern shelving unit features pressed wood construction, teak veneer with original finish, two piece design with adjustable sh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Teak
Poul Cadovius Abstracta shelving unit teak Denmark 1960
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Introducing the elegant 'Abstracta' free standing shelving system, a stunning example of minimalistic design by Poul Cadovius, manufactured by Royal System in Denmark in 1960. This t...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Alvar Aalto Wall Shelf Produced by Artek in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare wall shelf designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Artek in Finland.
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Birch
Mogens Koch Bookcases in Mahogany for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch set of nine bookcases in mahogany. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DANMARK.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Bibliothèque double scandinave vintage en teck des années 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Grande bibliothèque vintage scandinave des années 60, en 2 parties sur plinthes, très beau design scandinave dans le goût de Johannes Andersen, e...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Matched Pair Rosewood Bookcase / Cabinets made in Denmark P.B. Mobler
By P.B. Lútherson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matched pair Rosewood bookcase / cabinets made in Denmark P.B. Mobler.. Stunning wood graining.. Prefer to keep together but priced per cabinet,, Please specify what cabinet .configu...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
Mogens Koch Pair of Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch pair of bookcases in mahogany. Executed by Rud Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Midcentury Freestanding Bookcase in Teak by Kurt Østervig, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Bookcase in teak designed by Kurt Østervig M.A.A. for K.P furniture in 1960s. Made in Denmark, great condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Børge Mogensen Danish Modern Large Wall Shelving System in Oak & Teakwood, 1956
Located in Odense, DK
Important large wall shelving system in oak and teakwood designed by Børge Mogensen in 1956. This rare and early edition was made at cabinetmaker ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak, Teak
Teak Royal System with conical Desk by Poul Cadovius
Located in Handewitt, DE
Royal system by Poul Cadovius for Cado Denmark. With 1 small cabinet, shelfes and conical shaped desk. brass holders. Part of the table t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Bookcase in Pine by Carl Malmsten
Located in Karlstad, SE
A beautiful shelf designed by Carl Malmsten, manufactured in his own studio, 1940s.
This piece goes together well with pine furniture from other Swedish designers from the era, suc...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Pine
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Natural Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Shelf 'Poeme' designed by Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski for Poiat Studio
Dimensions :
W. 181 x H. 39 x D. 37.5 cm
Model shown :
- Color: oak
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Graceful and poetic, yet robust, the Poeme Shelf comes in four different sizes, offering a flexible solution for diverse display and storage needs, including, for example, as a bookshelf, a TV stand or simply a frame for beautiful objects.
Featuring a modular and minimal design, the Poeme Shelves...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Natural Oak, 74 cm
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Shelf 'Poeme' designed by Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski for Poiat Studio
Dimensions :
W. 181 x H. 74 x D. 37.5 cm
Model shown :
- Natural oak
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Graceful and poetic, yet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Mogens Koch Bookcases in Mahogany for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch set of six bookcases in mahogany. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DANMARK.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Scandinavian Modular Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
Located in Paris, FR
Scandinavian shelf by Poul Cadovius (Denmark, 1911-2011). Teak version with three wall panels supporting several shelves and boxes.
This wall system is composed of :
- 4 shelves
- 1 box with sliding doors in wood
- 1 glass sliding door cabinet...
Category
1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Vintage Teak Cabinet, Scandinavia 1950s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Teak High Sideboard, Scandinavian Design, 1950s
A 1950s Scandinavian highboard, crafted from pure teak veneer, embodying the refined craftsmanship and functional elegance o...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Model 112b Shelf, Alvar Aalto, 1930/1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model 112b shelf, designed by Alvar Aalto, 1930/1940s. Painted birch. Original condition, heavy patina.
Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is probably the most famous Finnish architect and de...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Birch, Paint
Oak Shelving System by Børge Mogensen for AB Karl Andersson, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stunning shelving system of the '0resund' series by Børge Mogensen, made in oak , consisting of 10 modules including 3 tall single pieces with plinths, 2 double width pieces with pli...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Bruno Mathsson wall shelf, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wall shelf model designed by Bruno Mathsson during the 1970s, produced by Bruno Mathsson International, Sweden.
Very good vintage condition.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Natural Oak, 74 cm
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Shelf 'Poeme' designed by Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski for Poiat Studio
Dimensions :
W. 181 x H. 74 x D. 37.5 cm
Model shown :
- Natural oak
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Graceful and poetic, yet ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Mogens Koch Bookcases in Mahogany for Rud, Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch a pair of bookcases in mahogany. Executed by Rud Rasmussen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Mogens Koch Pair of Bookcases for Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch pair of bookcases with plinths. Executed by Rud Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Natural Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Shelf 'Poeme' designed by Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski for Poiat Studio
Dimensions :
W. 181 x H. 39 x D. 37.5 cm
Model shown :
- Color: oak
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Graceful and poetic, yet robust, the Poeme Shelf comes in four different sizes, offering a flexible solution for diverse display and storage needs, including, for example, as a bookshelf, a TV stand or simply a frame for beautiful objects.
Featuring a modular and minimal design, the Poeme Shelves...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Teak Bookcase, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Bookcase with cabinet
Furniture produced in the 1960s.
Very good condition.
Made of teak wood.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Colourful Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Välipala Modular Shelf Unit, HMN 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Hiort af Ornäs designed this type shelf in the 1950s. It is called the `Välipala hylly' in Finnish, and it has become a classic a long time ago. Actually, it has been taken again int...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Birch, Teak
Alvar Aalto Wall Shelf Produced by Artek in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare wall shelf designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Artek in Finland.
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Birch
Colourful Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Välipala Modular Shelf Unit, HMN 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Hiort af Ornäs designed this type shelf in the 1950s. It is called the `Välipala hylly' in Finnish, and it has become a classic a long time ago. Actually, it has been taken again int...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Birch, Teak
Model 112b Shelf, Alvar Aalto, 1950/1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model 112b shelf, designed by Alvar Aalto, 1930/1940s. Birch. Original condition, heavy patina.
Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is probably the most famous Finnish architect and designer i...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Birch
Laulu, Scandinavian Modern Design Wooden Cabinet with Matti Klenell
Located in Halikko, Finland
Thanks to the skilled CNC wood milling know-how in the made by Choice factory, located outside Salo in a building once used by the Finnish home electronics co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Birch
Danish Oak Shelves by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler, 1950s. Set of 2.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Oak Shelves by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler, 1950s. Set of 2.
Pair of wall mounted floating Danish Mid-Century Modern shelves model RY21. Designed by Hans J. Wegner and manuf...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Ry-100 in Teak by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Danish wall unit in teak. Designed by Hans J.Wegner. Manufactured by Ry Møbler. Model RY-100, Denmark, 1960s. The wall unit consists of 4 cabinets (inside with shelves, one with glas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Teak
Mogens Koch Four Bookcases in Mahogany for Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch four wall-mounted bookcases in mahogany. Executed by Rud Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘rud. Rasmussens/snedkerier/kobenhavn/denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Two Fully Restored Danish Melvin Mikkelsen Floating Rosewood Nightstands
By Melvin Mikkelsen Mobler, Melvin Mikkelsen Mobler
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s set of two fully restored Danish Melvin Mikkelsen floating rosewood nightstands.
The well designed rosewood nightstands, with their smooth shaped "wings" on the sides and the ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modular Oak & Plexiglass Shelf Unit, Finland, 1960s
Located in Karis, Nyland
One-of-a-kind modular oak & plexiglass shelf unit, Finland, 1960s. Unknown maker but as far as we know, it is a proto model and never made it in production.
Consisting of two separa...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Plexiglass, Oak
Oak Cabinet by Borge Mogensen, Sweden 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Shelving and storage cabinet in oak by Borge Mogensen.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Oak
Mogens Koch Bookcases in Oregon Pine for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch six bookcases in Oregon pine. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/NØRREBROGADE/KØBENHAVN.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Pine
Danish Oak Desk Office Organizer with Shelves
Located in New York, NY
A Danish modern, Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern style, blonde oak wood desk, office, library, etc., organizer with book space and paper/mail/letter tray holder shelf areas, by Pedersen & Hansen, circa late-20th century, Denmark. Three (3) horizontal and three (3) vertical storage...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Modern shelves for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern shelves for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage shelves created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, wall decorations, mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern shelves made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original shelves, popular names associated with this style include Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen, Poul Cadovius, and Jörg Höltje. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for shelves differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $84 and tops out at $38,000 while the average work can sell for $3,200.