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Scandinavian Modern Furniture

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 

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

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
Organic Swedish Bowl in Elm Root Wood, 1940s
Located in Valby, 84
Rare organic wooden bowl made in Sweden in the 1940s in solid Elm root wood. The bowl is the perfect decorative touch for any interior and can be used for things like nuts or just...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Elm

Raffia Bast and Walnut Pendant Lamp by Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large pendant light from the 1960s. The design is very unusual. The shape and the materials create a warm and very pleasant light. Condition: Very...
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1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Raffia, Plastic, Walnut

Sisal and Teak Pendant Lamp from Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large pendant lamp from the 1960s. The design is very unusual. The shape and the materials create a warm and very pleasant light. The teak details are ...
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1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Raffia, Plastic, Teak

Danish Teak Trolley
Located in London, GB
A lovely designed Scandinavian midcentury trolley cart. Made from teak. Circa 1960.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

Aalto Tea Trolley Model 901 for Artek, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Aalto Tea Trolley Model 901 for Artek, circa 1950s. Model created in the 1930s. White linoleum top with birch frame and white lacquered wood wheels with rubber rings...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Rubber, Birch

1960´s Fully Restored Danish Lounge Chair Reupholstered in Black Leather
Located in Knebel, DK
Fully restored Danish lounge chair reupholstered in black leather. The lounge chair feature soft the organic shapes from the circular seat to the rounded backrest. The chair is...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Modern Area Rug Swedish Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern Area rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Swedish design handwoven by...
Category

2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Small Teak Sideboard by Peter Lovig Nielsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant teak sideboard by Peter Lovig Nielsen. A beautiful example of 1960s Danish modern cabinetry. The teak wood has been polished and is gleaming with a striking grain. The two hi...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

Ludvig Pontoppidan Trolley Produced by cabinetmaker Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare trolley designed by Ludvig Pontoppidan. Produced by cabinetmaker Ludvig Pontoppidan. Original invoice from 1969 included. Dimensions (W x D x H): 45.5 (116.5) x 75 x 70.5 cm.  
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Arne Vodder Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Ivan Schlechter, sofa, patinated leather, teak, Denmark, design 1953, manufactured late 1950s-1960s. Elegant two-seat settee in admirable cognac leather and teak b...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Teak

Scandinavian Flower Tables Model "Casino" in Rosewood and Brass
Located in Karlstad, SE
Stunning flower tables in rosewood with brass details, model "Casino" by Sven Engström and Gunnar Myrstrand. These tables feature three parts: the drawer, the brass planter, and the ...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Green Glass Vase "Sargasso" by Kaj Franck - Nuutajärvi Notsjö Finland - 1960's
Located in Turku, FI
Nuutajärvi Glassworks' bowl with handle is part of the Sargasso glass collection designed by Kaj Franck in 1966. The glass bowl is made of brown bubble glass, also known as blister g...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Danish Konkylie Pendant Lamp by Louis Weisdorf for Lyfa
Located in München, DE
Very nice Danish pendant lamp from the 1960s. The design and the appearance of the lamp is particularly beautiful. The shape creates a wonderful light. High-quality workmanship an...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Royal Copenaghen Couple of Scandinavian Blue Green Ceramic Vases, circa 1945
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Couple of very rare Scandinavian ceramic vases produced by Royal Copenhagen with mark on the bottom, circa 1945.
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware Teacup with Nuka Glaze by Mats Svensson
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted stoneware teacup with Nuka glaze by Mats Svensson Sweden, 2010-2020.
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Model Domus Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara from the 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model domus chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara from the 1950s. Birch. Completely restored. Ilmari Tapiovaara designed the domus chair originally in 1946 as a part of student residence Domus ...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Birch

Stoneware Teacup with Nuka Glaze by Mats Svensson
Located in New York, NY
Stoneware teacup with nuka glaze Handmade by Mats Svensson Sweden, 2020.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

1960s Rya Rug from Sweden in Brown, Yellow and White Tones
Located in København K, 84
Beautiful midcentury Swedish Rya rug in 100 % wool in yellow, brown and white tones. Very good condition.
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Danish Modern Sofa with Sheep Skin in the Manner of Finn Juhl
Located in Hägersten, SE
Danish modern sofa in the manner of Finn Juhl. Reupholstered with creme colored sheep skin. Slightly tapered legs in solid beech wood. Beautiful shape with a slight curve. Tufted bac...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Robert Haussmann for De Sede Three Seat Sofa, Switzerland, 1954
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An attractive and commodious three seater sofa by Robert Haussmann for De Sede in original and distinct orange red velvet material with chrome-plated steel frame. Great lines on this...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Scandinavian Modern Beech Frame Upholstered Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern, 6 foot sofa produced in Yugoslavia features a beech wood frame with slat back, tapered elgs and scoop arms in the style of Peter Hvid...
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Mid-20th Century Macedonian Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Vintage Danish Blue Glass Drop Vase by Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Vase by Per Lutken for the Danish glass company Holmegaard in the 1960s. H: 14.5cm 14x12cm Per Lutken was a famous Danish glassmaker who joined Holmegaard in 1942 and worked there...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Just Andersen Sandstone Vase, 1930s
Located in Valby, 84
Rare Just Andersen vase made in sandstone in Denmark in the 1930s. This vase is a perfect piece for any interior and will fit any type of interior from the traditional Scandinavia...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Sandstone

Large Scandinavian Glass Pendant, Swedish Modern, 1940s
Located in Karlstad, SE
This pendant is a notable example of Swedish craftsmanship from the 1940s. Its large size and distinctive design make it a captivating piece. The pendant is made of blasted glass, wh...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp in brass and opaline glass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB, Sweden, 1950s.
Category

1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Louis Poulsen "Mandalay" Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
elegant "Mandalay" hanging lamp by Andreas Hansen for Louis Poulsen, in addition to the direct down light this pendant allow for a clever indirect light effect, white textile cord is...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

“Ringstol” by Illum Wiikkelsø for Niels Eilersen in Beechwood and Cord, 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An ingenious, ambitious concept, executed with expert technical prowess—here we have an all original vintage condition “Ringstol” by Illum Wiikkelsø for Niels Eilersen in Beechwood a...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Cord, Beech

Valaistustyö Pendant Light 'Ama 500' with Brass Details by Aino Aalto, Finland
Located in London, GB
Pendant light 'AMA 500' with brass details by Aino Aalto, designed 1941. This piece was made by Valaistustyö of Finland. The design features an aluminium shade painted in old whit...
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Danish Modern Oiled Walnut 2 Drawer End Tables/Nightstands, a Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
Another stunning pair of end tables that are wonderfully finished on all sides so that they can be placed wherever you want and still look amazing. They have 2 sculpted handle drawer...
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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

'Ventana' Orange Glass Vase by Mona Morales-Schildt for Kosta
Located in Barcelona, ES
A 'Ventana' cut and polished art glass vase, Kosta, Sweden, 1950s-1960s. Creator: Mona Morales-Schildt ( signed Kosta 45/69 Morales underneath); Manufacturer: Kosta Boda A drop-for...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Pair of Swedish Midcentury Pendants by ASEA Model A4126
Located in Karlstad, SE
Midcentury pendants in brass, wood and frosted opaline glass manufactured by ASEA, Sweden, 1940s. These great-looking pendants are made with high quality and great details. They fea...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Sven Markelius Orchestra Chairs Set of Six, 1930s
Located in Valby, 84
Set of six Sven Markelius Orchestra Chairs designed for Helsingborg concert hall in 1932. These specific chairs are manufactured by Bodafors in the 1930s, the chairs are made in pat...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Birch

Carl Malmsten Visingsö Stool, Waggeryds Möbelfabriken, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Farsta, SE
Carl Malmsten, Visingsö stool - Waggeryds Möbelfabriken, Sweden. Simple but elegant handmade craftsmanship. Has a thick patina and worned edges.   
Category

1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Pine

Eva Stæhr-nielsen Unique Big Green Table Lamp, Saxbo Denmark, 1950s
Located in Forest, BE
This is a very unique table lamp with a nice shade of green glaze. Its a higher piece than usual. This is a real lamp not a vase that was transformed later. You can see the glaze aro...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Clay, Cotton, Ceramic

Scandinavian Modern Room Divider in Beech and Rattan
Located in Valby, 84
Rare Scandinavian Modern Room Divider in Beech and Rattan made in Scandinavia in the 1960s. This room divider has a frame made of dark stained beechwood and with panels made of ra...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Beech

Alvar Aalto for Idman Ceiling Lights, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful flushmount ceiling light by Alvar Aalto for Idman Oy, Finland, in enameled metal with louvered diffuser, one E26 socket, max. wattage 75w each or LED equivalent, wired for ...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Johannes Andersen Pair of 'Juliane' Dining Chairs in Teak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, pair of dining chairs model ‘Juliane’, teak, brown leather, Denmark, 1960s This pair of beautiful dining chairs is designed by Danish desi...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Stig Lindberg Big Black/Brown/Blueish Table Lamp, Sweden Unique 1970 Rare Size
Located in Forest, BE
This is a very unique table lamp with the very famous Japanese glaze (tenmoku). Its a higher piece than usual. This is a real lamp not a vase that was transformed later. You can see ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Wool

Bedside Tables Model 'Casino' by Sven Engström & Gunnar Myrstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Sven Engström & Gunnar Myrstrand. Oak veneered. Produced by Tingströms in Sweden, 1960s.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner, Lounge Chair GE 240, "The Cigar"
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Hans Wegner´s easy chair with model number GE-240 was designed in 1954 for Getama and given the nick name "the Cigar" after its arm rests. This is an old chair, probably from the 195...
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Pair of Ceramic Wall Lights by Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pair of wall lights in ivory porcelain with opaque glass bulb covers by Sigvard Bernadotte for Ifö, Sweden, shown with custom back plates. One E12 socket per fixture, max. ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Opaline Glass

Børge Mogensen Style Three-Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather by Georg Thams, Denmark
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Børge Mogensen style three-seat in an attractive light cognac colored leather by Georg Thams, Denmark. Nice quality craftsmanship and overall very good condition showing some...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Beech

Scandinavian Chaise Longue "Pernilla 3" by Bruno Mathsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Gorgeous chaise lounge Pernilla 3, designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden. Condition: Good original condition with light patina. No damage to the webbing, and...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Birch

Scandinavian Bench in Oak and Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bench or sofa, oak, copper feet, Scandinavia, 1950s Interesting Scandinavian bench build up from laths in oak. This bench was made in the 1950s and shows very beautiful detailing,...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Copper

Tulip Long Table
Located in Manson, WA
This minimal table is a great accent piece in any entryway, dining room, or living room. A captivating blend of style and functionality. Crafted with utmost precision and attention t...
Category

2010s American Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Cherry, Walnut

Larsen & Bender Madsen Set of Four Dining Chairs in Oak and Corduroy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Næstved Møbelfabrik, set of four dining chairs, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s. Stunning Danish armchairs designed by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bend...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Ole Wanscher Mahogany Sideboard Poul Jeppesen
Located in PARIS, FR
Ole Wanscher mahogany sideboard, from the 1960s produced by Poul Jappesen. This pure and elegant design is highlighted by the nuanced color of the mahogany wood. The doors are embell...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy Table Lamp ‘5061’ in Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, table lamp, model ‘5061’, brass, Finland, circa 1950 A truly magnificent piece that scores highly on every design aspect: execution, use of materials, c...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Moineau Clothing Rack in Ash
Located in Southampton, MA
Our Moineau clothing rack is a sturdy, beautiful and unique piece that can be used as a display rack or for extra storage. The streamlined modern design and exquisitely crafted rack ...
Category

2010s American Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Ash

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Daybed / Sofa Produced by France & Son
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare minerva daybed / sofa designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by France & Son in Denmark.
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Teak

Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi Finland Pair of 'Saturnus' Armchairs in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi, pair of 'Saturnus' lounge chair, leather, fiberglass, Finland, 1960s Stunning easy chairs in cognac brown leather and fiberglass by Finnish designer Yrjö...
Category

1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Scandinavian Bookcase with Drawers
Located in Roncadelle, BS
Swedish original 1960s vintage teak bookcase. Consists of a low cabinet with hinged door and drawers and shelving at the top. This piece of furniture harks back to mid-century sty...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

Set of 8 - Vintage Teak Model 75 Side Chairs by Niels Moller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful set of 8 Møller chairs, model 75 with new Danish cord. These chairs have been refinished and reoiled. There are some scratches and gouges in parts of the wood that give the...
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Midcentury Finnish Sauna Stool 1960s
Located in Farsta, SE
Mid-century Sauna Stool Finish sauna stool, made in pine wood. Lagerholm, Finland 1950-1960s. Attributed to Olof Ottelin. The top are composed of four interconnecting parts in a sha...
Category

1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Pine

Vintage Danish Ceramic Lamp by Mette Løkke Stiil with Axella in Tne 1970s
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Ceramic table lamp by Mette Løkken Stiil and Alexa in the 1970s and a lampshade. The lampshade has an enamelled geometrical pattern on all four sides and a removable cover on the top...
Category

1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Saara Hopea, a Multicolored Enameled Copper Plate, Handmade, 1960s
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Saara Hopea, A multi-coloured enamelled copper plate, handmade, 1960s A multi-coloured enamelled copper plate, with spot textured areas. Handmade by Saara Hopea in her own workshop i...
Category

1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Large Swedish Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Falkenbergs Belysning, large wall lamps, patinated copper, coated steel, Sweden, 1960s Grand Swedish wall lights in patinated copper. The cylindric shade directs the light downwar...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Copper, Steel

Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Modular Library in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular book case or library, teak, Denmark, 1950s Intriguing and sizable modular library by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is build from t...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, lighting, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Hans J. Wegner, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Louis Poulsen, and Børge Mogensen. 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.

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