Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
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
Fully Restored Mid-Century Modernist Sideboard No. U-460, by Jiří Jiroutek, Czec
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Mid-Century Modernist sideboard no. U-460 was designed by the famous Czechoslovaka architect Jirí Jiroutek in 1958.
It was made in the former Czechoslovakia for Interiér Praha ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
$1,853 Sale Price
35% Off
Scandinavian sideboard in teak - 1960s
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Magnificent Scandinavian teak sideboard designed in the 1960s.
It has 2 sliding doors housing 2 storage spaces.
On the left side of the sideboard there are 4 very spacious drawers.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Mid century sideboard by Ditte and Adrian Heath for France & son, Denmark 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
Mid century sideboard with sliding doors and 3 interior drawers.
Designed by Ditte and Adrian Heath and produced by France & son (CADO) in the 1960s in Denmark.
Made from solid oak...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Oak
$3,108 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Long Scandinavian Ash Sideboard with Matte Metal Handles
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist, long sideboard was made in Scandinavia during the 1960s. It is made of noble ash wood. The final layer was finished in an earthy brown color with visible strong grain...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Metal
21st Century Sweden Sideboard, Rosewood Veneer, Fenix Top, Made in Italy
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
The Sweden sideboard, designed by architect Roberto Cappelli, blends traditional materials and new technologies for a clean, elegant design inspired by Swedish furniture of the 1950s...
Category
2010s Italian Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Chestnut, Rosewood
$12,151 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Oak Sideboard with Bookcase by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Mobler
Located in Kiel, SH
Oak Sideboard with bookcase top designed by Hans J. Wegner
for Ry Mobler.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Oak
1960 - 1970s Ole Wanscher Fully Restored and Refinished Rungstedlund Sideboard
Located in Knebel, DK
Ole Wanscher Fully Restored and Refinished Rungstedlund Sideboard
The elegant and spacious sideboard with it's minimalistic yet exquisite luxury expression is part of the Rungstedlu...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Mahogany
Ejvind A. Johansson Teak Sideboard
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Incredible Danish teak highboard designed by Ejvind Johansson. This piece features solid construction with a rich book-matched grain pattern. It offers a variety of storage options, ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
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 Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Mid Century U-460 Sideboard by Jiří Jiroutek for Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century sideboard model U-460 designed by Jirí Jiroutek for Interier Praha in the 1960´s. It´s made of dark stained oak wood and plywood. Features colored lacquered drawers. In e...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Oak, Plywood
$1,853 Sale Price
35% Off
Scandinavian Highboard
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage sideboard of Scandinavian manufacture with three drawers.
A capacious piece of furniture with a distinctive appearance. On one side is a storage compartment with hinged do...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
$1,844
Modern Coral Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
This stunning piece perfectly blends the rustic charm of bleached oak with the intricate beauty of a fossilized coral pattern, meticulously cast in lustrous aluminum.
Equipped with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Metal
$7,734
Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen Sideboard in Teak & Brass with Tambour Doors
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Danish sideboard is one of the rarest you´ll find on the market.
Designed by Aksel Bender Madsen and Ejner Larsen and produced by Næstved Møbelfabrik in Denmark 1960s. Model NO...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian sideboard from the 70s
Located in LYON, FR
Maison Lecan presents this superb vintage teak sideboard which shows a very careful quality of finish and has remained in beautiful vintage condition, going through the years brillia...
Category
1970s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Frend Chocolate Gray Low Hand-Crafted Sideboard, Design Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This 2-door, 3-drawer sideboard is presented here in ash wood and also available in French oak.
No assembly is required from your side, the furniture is fully mounted in our workshop...
Category
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Ash, Wood
Very Large Danish Sideboard 255 cm in Teak 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb large Scandinavian sideboard. Plenty of storage space: four sliding doors with beautiful inlaid handles open onto an interior drawer on the left side (with a double interior d...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard U-452 by Jiří Jiroutek, 1960s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Midcentury sideboard, catalogue no. U-452, designed by Jiri Jiroutek. It features a sliding doors and one long shelf inside. It´s made from the beechwood, veneer, plywood and laminat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Laminate, Wood, Plywood, Beech
French handcrafted white 2-door scandinavian cabinet by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This 2-door sideboard is 100% made in France in ash and with lacquered doors in MDF panels.
The 2 doors open with a "push-to-release" pressure.
A shelf in solid ash is placed b...
Category
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Ash
Giz Marble Sideboard , Solid Oak Wood, Carrera Marble, Hand-Crafted
Located in Ankara, TR
The Giz Sideboard, with its sturdy and elegant solid oak legs and unique Carrera marble top, will be the standout piece in your living spaces. It is suitable for various uses in entr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Marble
Long Swedish Bench / Side Table in Solid Oak, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very good condition. Produced in Sweden, 1960s.
Measure: Width: 210 cm.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Oak
Fully Restored Midcentury Sideboard U-452 by Jiří Jiroutek, 1960´s, Czechoslova
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Midcentury sideboard-cabinet with sliding doors, catalogue No. U-452, designed by Jiri Jiroutek. It´s made of beechwood, veneer, plywood and laminate. In excellent condition, fully r...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Laminate, Wood, Beech, Plywood
$1,454 Sale Price
35% Off
Fully Restored Midcentury Sideboard U-450 by Jiří Jiroutek, 1960s, Czechoslovak
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Midcentury sideboard-cabinet, catalogue No. U-450, designed by Jiri Jiroutek. It´s made of beechwood, veneer, plywood and laminate. In excellent condition, fully refurbished. Dark st...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Laminate, Beech, Plywood, Wood
Sideboard in Rosewood and brass by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sideboard in Rosewood and brass by Ole Wanscher
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood, brass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen in Denmark
D...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
High Sideboard model Cosmopol. 2 doors
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism.
Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Walnut
$4,638 / item
Mid Century U-460 Sideboard by Jiří Jiroutek for Interiér Praha, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A popular vintage sideboard model U-460 from the 1960´s. It was designed by Jiri Jiroutek for Interier Praha. It features a beech wood, plywood, colore...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
$1,970 Sale Price
35% Off
Fully Restored Mid Century Chest of Drawers U-458 by Jiri Jiroutek, Czechoslovak
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid-century chest of drawers, model no. U-458, designed by Jiri Jiroutek. It was made in the 1960´s and produced by “Interier Praha”. This model associated with world-renowned EXPO 5...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
$1,399 Sale Price
35% Off
Mid-Century Chest of Drawers U-458 by Jiri Jiroutek, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid-century chest of drawers, model no. U-458, designed by Jiri Jiroutek. It was made in the 1960´s and produced by “Interier Praha”. This model associated with world-renowned EXPO 5...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
$1,674 Sale Price
20% Off
Rosewood Sideboard by Ole Wanshcer
By Ole Wanscher
Located in San Marino, CA
Four drawers with English inspired handles, resting on an Asian inspired support.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Fully Restored Mid-Century Modernist Sideboard No. U-460, by Jiří Jiroutek, CZ
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Mid-Century Modernist sideboard no. U-460 was designed by the famous Czechoslovaka architect Jirí Jiroutek in 1958.
It was made in the former Czechoslovakia for Interiér Praha ...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
$1,853 Sale Price
35% Off
Separat Space Divider in Ash by Cecilie Manz
By Cecilie Manz
Located in Fiskars, FI
The simple and carefully detailed Separat space divider lets the wooden surfaces speak. The clever natural tanned leather hinge grows old together with t...
Category
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Leather, Ash
$2,834 / item
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers No. U-453, by Jiří Jiroutek, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Modernist chest of drawers, model no. U-453, designed by Jirí Jiroutek for Interiér Praha. It was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s. This model is associated with the w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
$1,665 Sale Price
35% Off
Chapman Storage Dresser, Credenza Walnut Brassy Gold
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Steel
$3,790 / item
Chapman Long Dresser, Credenza Maple Rose Copper
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Steel
$5,060 / item
Mesh Buffet 180cm - Natural Oak Veneer - Solid Oak Wood
Located in Ankara, TR
The Mesh Buffet will become an indispensable piece in your living space with its elegant design and the unique harmony of different materials. Its strong body, made of solid oak and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Metal
Sideboards Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of small sideboards by unknown designer. Produced in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak, Lacquer
$9,022 / set
Low Large Sideboard model Cosmopol.
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism.
Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Oak
$6,469 / item
Tall Oak Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Paris, FR
Tall solid Oak sideboard with many drawers, timeless piece inspired by traditional Portuguese furniture whose original goal was to provide a pract...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$8,305 / item
Radio Style TV Sideboard Cabinet
By Wewood
Located in Paris, FR
TV cabinet in solid wood with perforated sliding doors and holes in the back that allows its use closed, as a radio style design.
It keeps the devices hidden.
Packed in a plywood b...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$2,466 / item
Chapman Long Dresser, Credenza Walnut Mustard
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Steel
$5,060 / item
Chapman Small Storage Dresser Cabinet Walnut Black
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Steel
$2,450 / item
Base Sideboard 140, Massive Oak Wood, Hand-Crafted
Located in Ankara, TR
The Base Sideboard is made entirely of solid oak. With its elegant design and sturdy structure, it will bring a stylish atmosphere to your home. You can use it behind the dining tabl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Oak
$2,400 / item
Contemporary Sideboard, by Leo Strauss Handcrafted Buffet
By Leo Strauss
Located in Atibaia, BR
As in a movement of multicolored gears, it is possible to notice the match of the doors and drawers by their shapes and colors. The embedded handles, almost imperceptible, are based ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Hardwood, Plywood
Radio Style TV Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Paris, FR
TV cabinet in solid wood with perforated sliding doors and holes in the back that allows its use closed, as a radio style design.
It keeps the devices hidden.
Packed in a plywood b...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$2,467 / item
High Sideboard model Cosmopol. 2 doors
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism.
Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Oak
$3,492 / item
Niels O. Møller Sideboard Model No 20 in Rosewood Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sideboard model no 20 designed by Niels O. Møller. Produced by J.L. Møllers møbelfabrik in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Rosewood
Scandinavian Porto Sideboard Made with Walnut, Iron and Rattan by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Porto collection is a captivating inspiration from the timeless elegance of Scandinavian design. Symmetry is a key feature of the Porto collection, with each piece designed to cr...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Iron
Chapman Double Unit Storage Cabinet Walnut White
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Steel
$1,890 / item
Chapman Small Storage Dresser Cabinet Maple Black
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Steel
$2,450 / item
Chapman Small Storage Dresser Cabinet Maple Navy
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Steel
$2,450 / item
Scandinavian Modern Landform Sideboard Made with Oak and Iron by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
In a Haussmanian inspiration, you will find in this collection the noblest characteristics of this style. A discrete colour palette, between off-white and white, an avantgarde atmosp...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Iron
Scandinavian Modern sideboards for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern sideboards 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 sideboards created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern sideboards 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 sideboards, popular names associated with this style include Éric Gizard, Poiat, Jiri Jiroutek, and Lukas Dahlén. 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 sideboards differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $684 and tops out at $164,000 while the average work can sell for $3,909.