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
Carl Malmsten pine cabinet, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1950s.
Produced in Sweden. Good condition.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Pine
Børge Mogensen for Federicia Stolefabrik Wall Unit in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, wall unit, model BM 291, oak, Denmark, design 1956
This well-constructed wall system is designed by Børge Mogensen, featuring clear lines ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
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
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
Mogens Koch Wall Unit in Elm for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch elm wall unit consisting of six bookcases with removable shelfs. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘Rud. R...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Elm
$17,644 / set
Alvar Aalto Minimalistic Double Shelf Model 112-2 in Birch, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
The iconic minimalist shelf by Alvar Aalto in double deck. Due to the back rail, the shelf is easier to hang with four screws instead of eight.
The shelf unit is pre mid 1950s and is...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Birch, Plywood
60s Hovering Rosewood Wall Mounted Cabinets Shelfs With Two Matching Side Tables
By Eyvind Beckman
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely beautiful sideboard consists three free hanging cabinets and two matching tables all in Brazilian Rosewood attributed to Eyvind Beckman and i...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Rosewood, Plywood
$5,267 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mogens Koch Bookcases in Oak for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch bookcases in oak. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
Sold individually.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
$14,653 / set
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
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
$4,597 / set
FRAMA Contemporary Design Aluminum Rivet Wall Shelf Small
By Frama
Located in Copenhagen, DK
he Rivet Shelf explores basic storing facets within one shape while functioning as a storage and display platform.
The Rivet design is a symbiosis be...
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Single Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler Refinished Single Oak Wall Shelf, 1950's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Hans Wegner RY 23 wall mounted double Oak shelves by Ry Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Featuring sturdy, solid Oak rectangular wall hanging shelves, separated in two sections with center div...
Category
1950s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Wall Mounted Teak Shelf/Writing Table
By Cado
Located in Hanover, MA
Solid teak wall mounted shelf or writing table, probably for use with a telephone or as a vide poche.
Apparently never used.
This came from same household as our separately listed Po...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
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
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
$420 / item
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
$5,447 / item
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
Mogens Koch Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch two 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
$3,833 / set
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
$2,418 / item
Matched Pair Rosewood Bookcase / Cabinets made in Denmark P.B. Mobler
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 Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch two wall-mounted bookcases of mahogany. Executed by Rud Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
$3,833 / set
Rare pair of pine wall shelves, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Specially made wall shelves in stained pine, Sweden, 1930s.
Please note: Listed price is for one (1) wall shelf.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Pine
$5,989 / item
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
$2,418 / item
"String" Birch & Plexiglass Wall Unit by Nisse Strinning, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Mid-century Swedish Nisse Strinning 'String' design wall unit, 1950s. Two beautifully patinated, birch veneered shelves and rare plexiglass ladders. Brass details.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian 1960s shelf system made of fir
Located in Brescia, IT
Wall-mounted modular system with six adjustable shelves made of fir wood and white painted metal frame.
Scandinavian 1960s wall system consisting of six shelves made of fir wood and...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Pair of Børge Mogensen Wall Shelves by Karl Andersson & Söner, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of pine wall shelves / bedside tables designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced in Sweden by Karl Andersson & Söner, 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Pine
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
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
$14,302 / set
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Natural Oak, 109 cm
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 :
- Natural 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
$5,447 / item
Bookshelf BM 291 by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark 1956.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent bookshelf by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark 1956. This is model BM 291 in oak and features 3 shelfs. Authentic piece in its original well presented co...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak, Pine
Storage Units Produced by Stil i Stål in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 3 storage units. Produced by Stil i Stål in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
$4,190 / set
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
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. 74 x D. 37.5 cm
Model shown :
- Color black oak
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Graceful and poetic, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
$3,998 / item
Petite Danish Modern Floating Shelf / End Table / Nightstand in Oak
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single suspended/wall-mounted shelf, nightstand or bedside table in oak (ca. 1960s, Denmark).
Minimal, elegant form with an open cubby storage space.
Very good, refinished condition;...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
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. 39 x D. 37.5 cm
Model shown :
- Color: dark 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
$2,418 / item
Set of 2 Alf Svensson Shelves Model 'Norrland', Sweden, 1960s
By Alf Svensson
Located in Stockholm, SE
4 Pieces available. Please note: listed price is for one (1) shelf.
Produced in Sweden by Bjästa Snickerifabrik.
Design Alf Svensson, 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Mogens Koch Bookcases in Pine for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch set of six bookcases in pine. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Pine
$14,270 / set
Mogens Koch Bookcases of Mahogany for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch Eight 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
$19,836 / set
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
Scandinavian Shelving Unit in Perforated Metal by Folke Jansson, 1980s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Very rare wall shelf designed by Folke Jansson for FG Intersales, Sweden, 1980s.
This system consists of 18 shelves made of perforated metal; 16 white, 1 grey and 1 black. The shelv...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Conical Danish Bookshelf in solid Teak 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Conical shaped Danish book shelf 1960s in solid teak. Very good quality, in solid teak. Denmark 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
David Rosén Model "4205881" Wood Shelf by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Founded in Stockholm in 1902, Nordiska Kompaniet manufactured many of 20th century’s now iconic Swedish works. One of NK’s designers was David Rosén who was known for balancing tradi...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Hans Wegner Shelves Produced by Ry Møbler
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Wall mounted shelves designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Ry Møbler in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
$5,985 / set
Wall System by Kai Kristiansen for FM Denmark 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Kai Kristiansen wall system in oak. Incl. one glass door cabinet and lamp. Produced by Feldballes Møbelfabrik iDenmark in 1960s.
The wall unit consists of:
- 6 shelves
- 1 magazine ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Oak
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
Mogens Koch Three Bookcases in Mahogany for Rud, Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch three bookcases in mahogany. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
The reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/COPENHAGEN/DENMARK.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Mogens Koch Bookcases in Teak for Rud, Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch three bookcases in teak. Executed by Rud Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘Rud. Rasmussen/ Snedkerier / København / Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
$6,468 / set
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Large 'Välipala' Wall Unit
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs for Huonekalu Mikko Nupponen, 'Välipala' bookcase, teak, lacquered wood, Finland, 1950s
Designed by the Finnish designer Carl Gustaf Hiort, this wall unit...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Teak
Sculptural Kukkii Shelf in Walnut by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Fiskars, FI
Kukkii (blooms) is a unique collection of slender-stemmed, wooden flowers and plants which, variously grouped, capture the moment of calm and freedom sometimes experienced in nature....
Category
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Walnut
Mogens Koch Bookcases for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A cabinet and two bookcases in ash. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/COPENHAGEN/DENMARK.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Ash
$8,145 / set
Mogens Koch Wall Unit in Elm for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch Elm wall unit consisting of three cabinets with three matching plinths and three bookcases. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen.
Reve...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Elm
Mogens Koch Set of Four Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch a set of four bookcases in mahogany. Executed by Rud Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘Rud. Rasmussen/ Snedkerier / København / Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
Mogens Koch Three Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch three bookcases in mahogany + plinths. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
The reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/COPENHAGEN/...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
$7,434 / set
Mogens Koch Pair of Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch two wall-mounted bookcases in black stained oak. Executed by Rud Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
$3,830 / set
Larger 'Kärlhylla' from Dalarna, Sweden ca 1700-1830
Located in Farsta, SE
Larger 'Kärlhylla' from Dalarna, Sweden ca 1700-1830
A kärlhylla is a traditional Swedish shelf from the 18th and 19th centuries, used in kitchens to store bowls, vessels, and kitch...
Category
1780s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Pine
Mogens Koch Set of Eight Units for Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch set of eight units in pine. Executed by Rud Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DANMARK.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Pine
$22,746 / set
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
$1,197 Sale Price
20% Off
A Danish modular teak shelf by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Scandinavian shelving unit/bookcase comprising:
- 8 shelves, each 22 cm deep
- A display cabinet with two wooden hinged doors opening onto two height-adjustable glass shelves, 30 cm ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
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
Moonlight Shelf by eliaselias, Made in Oak, Danish Design, 2023
Located in Odense, DK
Moonlight Shelf is a quality item for every type of interior. Its solid build in quality oak makes it stable and robust which makes it suitable for most decorations. The soft shapes ...
Category
2010s 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.
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