Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of vintage Scandinavian modern furniture appear in the work of 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.
Characterized by bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries, Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with this style was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Bruno Mathsson, creator of the classic Grasshopper chair and Berlin daybed, but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the ’20s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced Scandinavian modern pieces 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. 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 he 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, maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Vernor Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern designs — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries. Even more than 50 years on from their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Chest of Drawers in Teak of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Chest of drawers in teak of danish design from the 1960s. The chest is in great vintage condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Chifferobe Wardrobe Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Stylish architectural Danish modern wardrobe in teak, having a tambour door which opens to (5) interior drawers, flanked by (7) exterior drawers. This example is in extra clean, orig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Vintage Coat Rack in Pine, Made in 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Sculptural coat rack made in pine. Probably a handcrafted Swedish piece, one of a kind.
Simpel and decorativ design for the minimalistic interior home.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine
Danish Modern Teak Wardrobe Dresser Chest by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern tall wardrobe dresser chest designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, circa 1960s, Denmark. Features a stunning and functional tambour sliding door that reveals p...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
Coat Stand in Mahogany Designed by Nanna Ditzel from 1992
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Lejre, DK
Coat stand in mahogany designed by Nanna Ditzel from 1992. The item is in great vintage condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
Mogens Koch Wardrobe of Teak for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wardrobe of teak with matching plinth. Made and marked by Rud. Rasmussen cabinetmakers, Copenhagen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
Fine Swedish Cabinet by Eugen Hoglund
By Eugen Höglund
Located in Hudson, NY
Fine 2-door cabinet by Swedish designer Eugen Hoglund, with 6 hand carved panels depicting
various animals and landscapes in fruitwood and beech, The cabinet has two interior shelve...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Beech
Rosewood Danish Modern Wardrobe on Bright Chrome Legs
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular rosewood chifforobe on bright come legs. The cabinet features a vibrant rosewood veneer case with two large doors, which open to reveal interior drawers, and shelved stor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Chrome
Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Oak & Cane, Chest & Mirror, for Luxus, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Uno & Östen Kristiansson, chest with wall mounted mirror, 2 parts. Executed in oak and cane by the Swedish furniture company Luxus Vittsjö in Sweden in the 1960s. The mirror with mou...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Cane, Oak
Scandinavian Design Shelf Cabinet in Solid Ash, 2 Doors 2 Shelves
By Eric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
Shelf Cabinet designed by the parisian Designer Eric Gizard is equipped with 2 adjustable lacquered shelves and 2 doors with a push loose opening.
The Kube itself (without the fe...
Category
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood, Ash
Midcentury Cabinet in Oak Designed by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Cabinet in oak, designed by Danish architect Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson cabinetmakers. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. Great original condition.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Functionalist Cabinet by Erik Chambert for Chamberts Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stately functionalist cabinet by Erik Chambert, made from birch with birch root inlays. Large round brass door handle that splits seamlessly when the cabinet is opened. Elegant insid...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Upcycled Mid-Century Wardrobe U-450 by Jiří Jiroutek, 1960's, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid-century wardrobe, catalogue No. U-450, designed by Jiri Jiroutek. It´s made of beechwood, veneer, plywood and laminate. In excellent condition, fully refurbished.
The cabinet ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Laminate, Wood, Beech, Plywood
Chest of Drawers in Rosewood of Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Chest of drawers in rosewood of Danish design from the 1960s. The chest is in great vintage condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Tall Rosewood Falster Dresser Chest by Svend Madsen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern highboy dresser chest in rosewood designed by Svend A. Madsen for Falster Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Features eight dovetailed storage drawers with sculpted pulls and a...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Rosewood
1940s Danish Pine Wardrobe by Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A two-door solid pine wardrobe with a dovetailed case and sliding brass hanger rod.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century modern valet clothes by Ico Parisi
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century modern valet clothes stand designed by Ico Parisi during the 1950s. Manufacturerd in Italy by Fratelli Reguitti, the stand is made of beech wood.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Beech
Mid-Century Modern Valet Clothes by Ico Parisi
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern valet clothes Stand designed by Ico Parisi during the 1950s. Manufacturerd in Italy by Fratelli Reguitti, the Stand is made of beech wood.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Beech
Mid Century Danish Modern Chifferobe Dresser by Westnofa
Located in New York, NY
Very nice Danish modern gentleman's wardrobe chest in solid teak, and oak by Westnofa. This stylish dresser features a tall bank of seven drawers flanked by two doors which open to r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak, Teak
Vintage Arne Vodder Tambour Armoire for Sibast Møbler
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This striking teak armoire features spacious interior shelf space with additional drawer storage all concealed behind well designed tambour doors. Carved handles stay in line with th...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
1940s Danish Tambour Door Cabinet by Rudolf Rasmussen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A custom, solid mahogany breakfront cabinet with a crown moulding, on a plinth base. The central section with two pairs of reeded tambour doors, opening to numerous oak shelves, flan...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
Swedish Art Deco Two-Door Cabinet with Mahogany and Macassar Ebony Veneer
By Otto Schulz
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Art Deco two-door cabinet which hovers on a plinth and is veneered with mahogany and horizontal bands of Macassar ebony. A decorative steel circular plate covers the lock mec...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Steel
Slide Wardrobe 2 Sliding Doors
Located in Vandoma, PT
The combination of the black base of its pieces and oak veneer geometric patterns, give this collection a modern, elegant and timeless character.
Modern and widely customizable wi...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Iron
Alvar Aalto, Wardrobe from Paimio Sanatorium, 1932
Located in Uppsala, SE
Rare wardrobe from the patient rooms of the Paimio sanatorium that was built in 1932. And manufactured by Hounekalu-ja Rekannustyötehdas Oy. Aalto was the architect for the whole bui...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Wall-Mounted Valet in Pine by Hoff & Østergaard, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Wall-mounted valet designed by Adam Hoff & Poul Østergaard. Produced in Denmark during the late 1950s by Virum Møbelsnedkeri. Solid Oregon pine frame with visible joinery, leather st...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Masonite, Pine, Leather
Mid Century Cubist Shoe Cabinet in Pine, Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1980s
Located in Odense, DK
Unique mid century cubist shoe cabinet in pine, made by a Danish cabinetmaker, ca 1980s.
Such a sculptural piece with great patina, ideal for your shoe collection.
A great decora...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Pine
Danish Modern Style Teak Wardrobe
Located in Denton, TX
Teak armoire with seven drawers and a right hand door that has two adjustable shelves and one small accessory drawer in the Danish modern highboy style.
Category
20th Century Asian Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
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Bookcase in Teak of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
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Small Chest of Drawers on Wheels in Rosewood of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Small chest of drawers on wheels in rosewood of Danish design from the 1960s. The chest is in great vintage condition.
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Materials
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Located in Lejre, DK
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Chest of Drawers in Rosewood from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
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Materials
Rosewood
Wall Mounted Cabinet in Teak of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Wall mounted cabinet in teak of Danish design from the 1960s. The chest is in great vintage condition.
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Alvar Aalto, Wardrobe from Paimio Sanatorium, 1932
Located in Uppsala, SE
Rare wardrobe from the patient rooms of the Paimio sanatorium that was built in 1932. And manufactured by Hounekalu-ja Rekannustyötehdas Oy. Aalto was the architect for the whole bui...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Josef Frank Inspired ‘Flora’ Cabinet in Ash and Paper with Plant Motifs
By Josef Frank
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Inspired by Josef Frank, cabinet ‘Flora’, ash, paper with floral motifs, Scandinavia, 1950s
Delicate cabinet with floral paper surfaces that resemble the famous ‘Flora’ cabinets b...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Ash, Paper
H 60.83 in. W 36.23 in. D 13.98 in.
Børge Mogensen Tall Wardrobe in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for FDB, cabinet, pine, Denmark, 1950s
This modest Danish wardrobe has two normal doors and one folding door provides plenty of storage. The cabinet is exemplary for ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
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Pine
Henning Korch Rosewood Campaign Jewelry Chest of Drawers from Denmark
Located in Hudson, NY
A beautiful petite rosewood campaign style jewelry chest designed by Henning Korch for Silkeborge Mobelfabrik. This particular piece has often been misattributed to Ole Wanscher in t...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
High Brutalist Cabinet in Solid Sculpted Oak, Early 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Rare high cabinet with four sculpted doors.
This buffet is made of natural oakwood and sculpturally crafted by hand.
Brutalist shaped.
This cabinet has been fully cleaned and newl...
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Mogens Koch Wardrobe of Oregon Pine for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wardrobe of Oregon pine with matching plinth. Made and marked by Rud. Rasmussen cabinetmakers, Copenhagen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
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Pine
Tall Teak and Oak Cabinet by Hans Wegner
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Hans Wegner, this handsome clean-lined cabinet comprises two case pieces, each with abundant shelving. Giving the cabinet a subtle two-tone effect, the exterior frame is ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
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Danish Modern Mogensen Wardrobe
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This Børge Mogensen wardrobe features an oiled teak exterior and a lacquered European beech wood interior. Hanger bar and three drawers with ledge provide storage and organization.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
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Beech, Teak
Midcentury Scandinavian Teak Dresser with Large Mirror
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Elegant Teak dresser with mirror and two drawers.
In very good condition.
1950s-1960s.
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Danish Modern Armoire Wardrobe
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This Classic piece has an old growth teak exterior and a beechwood finished interior with hanging bars in both compartments as well as adjustable/removable shelves in the left compar...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Beech, Teak
Scandinavian Valet by Adam Hoff and Poul Østergaard
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
Valet by Adam Hoff and Poul Østergaard for Virum Möbelsnedkeri, Rasmussen & Brygger. Materials: Teak wood, natural leather straps and green formica back. In excellent condition, ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
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Leather, Formica, Teak
Danish Modern Jonsson Armoire
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Low chest designed by Nils Jonsson for Torring Mobelfabrik and produced by HJN Mobler. Armoire can be paired with matching chest or sold separately.
Professional, skilled furnitur...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Teak
