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
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; 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
Creator: Finn Juhl
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
Teak Bwana Chair + Footstool by Finn Juhl for France & Son Model 152
By Finn Juhl
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak and vinyl Danish modern, model 152, "Bwana" lounge chair & footstool by Finn Juhl for France & Son, circa 1950's. High back lounge chair provides exceptional support for your ne...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Naugahyde, Teak
Danish Modern Finn Juhl NV-53 Settee
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A rare Finn Juhl designed settee produced by master cabinetmaker Niels Vodder known as the NV53. Teak frame with upholstered seat. Frame stamped with Niels Vodder logo.
Profession...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Finn Juhl Wall-Mounted Cabinets by Baker
Located in Highland, IN
This pair of walnut Finn Juhl wall-mounted cases mount on metal uprights and can be adjusted and configured as desired. They feature details that many of Juhl's designs for Baker Fur...
Category
1950s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Finn Juhl Japan Sofa by France & Son, All New Premium Upholstery
Located in Utrecht, NL
"Japan" series sofa by Finn Juhl, designed in 1957 made by France & Son Denmark.
Immaculate condition solid teak frame with brass brackets and details.
The sublime simplicity of ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak, Wool, Linen
Finn Juhl Model 133 "Spade" Lounge Chair by France & Daverkosen
Located in Highland, IN
This Finn Juhl model 133 or "spade" lounge chair is not only beautiful and comfortable, but historically important. Designed in 1953, it was the fi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Finn Juhl Spade Chair Model 133 for France & Daverkosen
By Finn Juhl
Located in San Francisco, CA
Finn Juhl design spade chair model 133 for France & Daverkosen, Denmark. Newly refinished teak frame with new cushions upholstered in Danish wool.
Category
1950s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Finn Juhl Dining Table and Chairs
Located in Highland, IN
This exquisite dining set by Finn Juhl was designed in 1951 and is Classic Juhl. The sculptural frames of the model FJ 51 chairs support the curved seats and backs giving them the ap...
Category
1950s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Modular Teak Wall Units by Finn Juhl for France & Son
Located in Denton, TX
Two Finn Juhl's Danish Modern modular wall unit from the Cresco series for France & Son. Finn Juhl's aluminum bow-tie drawer pulls that...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Finn Juhl Japan Sofa Model 137 in Teak for France & Son, Denmark 1950s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Amazing Finn Juhl sofa Model 137 in teak for France & Son, Denmark 1950s. This three-seater 'Japan' sofa has the elegance and round shapes that are so recognizable for Finn Juhl and ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Finn Juhl Armchairs Produced by Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare set of 6 armchairs designed by Finn Juhl. Produced by Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Rosewood
1950s Danish Teak Salad Bowl by Finn Juhl for Kay Bojesen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A modern design Classic - lathe turned teak salad bowl in the largest size, design by Finn Juhl crafted by Magne Monsen for Kay Bojesen.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
2 Finn Juhl "Diplomat" Armchairs
By Finn Juhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finn Juhl "Diplomat" armchairs designed in 1961 and produced by France & Son. NOTE: I ONLY HAVE 2 CHAIRS LEFT.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Fine Pair of NV53 Chairs by Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
These are a very fine pair of NV53 chairs designed by a master of chair design, Finn Juhl and made by a master cabinet maker, Niels Vodder.The beautiful sha...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Teak & Leather Lounge Chair, Model FD136, by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen
Located in Dorchester, MA
Finn Juhl designed this elegant lounge chair, model FD 136, for France & Daverkosen (later known as France & Son). The slender teak frame with its sculpted armrests complements the g...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Finn Juhl Armchair 209 Diplomat, Early 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Finn Juhl, diplomat desk chair or armchair with frame in solid hardwood, seat and backrest upholstered, model 209. Designed in 1963. Produced by France & Son.
Measures: H. 82 cm, SH...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Finn Juhl NV46 Chair in Rosewood for Niels Vodder
By Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Finn Juhl NV-46 armchair with frame of Brazilian rosewood, upholstered with Nigerian leather.
Designed 1946, executed and burn marked by cabinetmaker ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Finn Juhl Armchair 209 Diplomat, Early 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Finn Juhl, diplomat desk chair or armchair with frame in solid hardwood, seat and backrest upholstered, model 209. Designed in 1963. Produced by France & Son.
Measures: H. 82 cm, SH...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Finn Juhl Coffee Table with Drop-Leaf by Bovirke
Located in Highland, IN
An exceptional design by Danish master Finn Juhl for Bovirke, this coffee table designed in 1949 has three oak legs and a teak top with a free shape that pivots to support the drop l...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak, Oak
Finn Juhl Bookcase Produced by Bovirke in Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare wall-mounted bookcase designed by Finn Juhl. Produced by Bovirke in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
1960s Finn Juhl Model 209 Diplomat Chair in Mahogany and Brown Leather - Cado
Located in Knebel, DK
Finn Juhl designed the model 209 chairs in 1961. The chair is part of a series of furniture named the Diplomat series with chairs, desks, tables, cabinets and other furniture.
The c...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Finn Juhl Desk Model NV-40 by Niels Vodder in Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare desk NV-40 designed by Finn Juhl. Produced by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Finn Juhl Teak Coffee Table
By Finn Juhl
Located in San Francisco, CA
Finn Juhl design teak coffee table for France & Davoricksen, Denmark. Perfectly refinished.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Card Table in Teak by Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder
Located in Goteborg, SE
Very rare card table in teak by Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder. The table was designed in 1955 and was shown at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Gu...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Finn Juhl Pair of Chieftain Chairs by Baker
Located in Highland, IN
Finn Juhl's 1949 masterpiece, the chieftain chair, employs iconography of tribal forms and Juhl’s innovative approach to design which accentuates the separation of the seat, back, an...
Category
1940s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of 4 Finn Juhl for Soren Willadsen SW86 Dining Chairs
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Set of 4 Danish teak SW86 dining chairs designed Finn Juhl for Soren Willadsen. Newly upholstered
Scandinavian Modern / Mid-Century Modern.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Finn Juhl Armchair 209 Diplomat, Early 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Finn Juhl, diplomat desk chair or armchair with frame in solid hardwood, model 209. Designed in 1963. Produced by France & Son.
Measures: H. 82 cm, SH. 44 cm, B. 69 cm.
Used but st...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Finn Juhl Armchair 209 Diplomat, Early 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Finn Juhl, diplomat desk chair or armchair with frame in solid hardwood, model 209. Designed in 1963. Produced by France & Son.
Measures: H. 82 cm, SH. 44 cm, B. 69 cm.
Used but st...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Finn Juhl NV 48 Chair for Niels Vodder
By Finn Juhl
Located in San Francisco, CA
Finn Juhl model NV 48 armchair for Niels Vodder, with embossed maker's stamp to the rear stretcher. Good condition black leather upholstery with a refinished tea...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Set of Six Teak Dining Chairs, Models 191 & 192, by Finn Juhl
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Finn Juhl for France & Son and imported by John Stuart, this handsome set of six dining chairs features generous seats that float within teak frames. They are upholstered...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak, Faux Leather
Finn Juhl, Rare Teak Coffee Table FJ-57, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Rare teak coffee model table FJ-57 designed by Finn Juhl in 1957.
Top made from highly figured teak wood supported by a black lacquered metal X-base frame on turned teak wood feet.
...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Ice Bucket by Finn Juhl
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Scandinavian Modern ice bucket by Finn Juhl. Features dark grey anodized aluminum exterior and a wooden lid concealing an insulated black melamine interior. Made in Denmark, circa 19...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Finn Juhl Dining Table Model NV-56 by Niels Vodder in Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare dining table model NV-56 designed by Finn Juhl. Produced by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Rare Finn Juhl SW-96 Easy Chair for Cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen, 1950s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful Finn Juhl easy chair with frame of original patinated oak, arms of teak, back and seat upholstered with woven cane.
Designed by Finn Juhl 1954, manufactured by Søren Wil...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cane
Finn Juhl Coffee Table for Bovirke, 1948
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Finn Juhl coffee table. Tabletop with raised edges and leg ends of teak, frame of oak.
Designed by Finn Juhl 1948 and executed by Bovirke, Denmark.
Fine condition.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Finn Juhl Delegate's Chair
Located in Highland, IN
We feel that Finn Juhl's delegate's chair (or FJ51) is one of his most under appreciated designs. Perhaps overshadowed by the sexy #45 chair, with which it shares many qualities, it ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Chieftain Chair Ottoman Black Spinneybeck Leather, BAKER
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This 1991, one year production run, Baker Furniture Co. of Grand Rapid Michigan spared no expense, in regards to materials and detail. Outside owning a 1949 Niels Vodder version, thi...
Category
1990s American Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak, Walnut
1950s Danish Teak and Wool Ottoman by Finn Juhl for France & Son
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A simple and elegant ottoman or stool crafted of solid teak and upholstered seat in charcoal grey wool.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Finn Juhl for Cado Modular Sofa Lounge Armchairs 1950s, Danish Modern
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Finn Juhl for Cado Modular Modern sofa lounge armchair set 1950s rarity, signed. Gorgeous rosewood base. Rare Finn Juhl for Cado Danish Mid-Century Modern modular three-piece sofa,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Textile, Rosewood
Finn Juhl low table by cabinetmaker Niels Roth Andersen in Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare low table designed by Finn Juhl. Produced by cabinetmaker Niels Roth Andersen in Denmark. Only produced in 2 examples.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Finn Juhl Sofa BO 46 Bovirke
By Finn Juhl
Located in Pawtucket, RI
The perfect Finn Juhl settee manufactured by Bovirke in 1946. Reupholstered with new Hallingdal fabric. Iconic Danish design in perfect restored condition.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Finn Juhl Nv46 Armchair
Located in London, GB
Considered one of Finn Juhl's masterpieces the NV46 armchair was first shown in 1946 and only ever made by Niels Vodder. Original black leather with an amazing c...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Finn Juhl Drop-Leaf Coffee Table
Located in Highland, IN
This terrific example of Finn Juhl's unique aesthetic is also a highly functional and versatile table. The walnut top has an asymmetrical shape and a drop leaf on one side. Exquisite...
Category
1950s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Finn Juhl Table
Located in Highland, IN
This beautiful table by Danish master Finn Juhl features solid walnut legs and raised lip that surrounds a delta-shaped top of sycamore. Designed during the peak of his creativity, t...
Category
1950s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sycamore, Walnut
Mid-Century modern set of teak side tables with removable and reversible tray
By Finn Juhl
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Rare set of 2 Scandinavian teak side tables with removable and reversible tops by Finn Juhl. A top with a black melamine side, and a top with a pale yellow melamine side. Price for t...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Finn Juhl model Bwana lounge chair France and Son Denmark 1962
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Stunning and very rare lounge chair “Bwana” model 152 designed by Finn Juhl for France & Son, Denmark 1962. It was originally intended as a kind of updated "Chieftain" chair. As we k...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Original Finn Juhl Model 48 Chair for Baker. Black Leather, Teak Frame. Signed.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Amazingly well preserved original Finn Juhl Model 48 armchair manufactured by Baker, 1950s. Original finish with warm patina with original black le...
Category
1950s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of Finn Juhl Model 133 "Spade" Teak Lounge Chairs by France & Søn 1950s
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern Finn Juhl Model 133 "Spade" teak lounge chairs manufactured by France & Søn of Denmark and retailed at Illums Bol...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Sofa by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Finn Juhl BO 46 - Organic shaped sofa with newer upholstery in light and dark green wool and beech legs. Designed and made in the 1940s. Maker Bov...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Beech
Finn Juhl Rare Settee / Couch c 1947
By Finn Juhl
Located in New York, NY
Rare sofa, similar to the Poet Sofa, designed for a "Bachelor's Apartment" for the "Tidens Møbler 1947" exhibition, Copenhagen by Finn Juhl. During this...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Finn Juhl Desk Chair in Teak, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural desk chair in teak with upholstered seat and back by Finn Juhl (Denmark) for Baker & Co, American 1950's. This desk chair is extremely...
Category
1950s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ultrasuede, Teak
Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk & Table, 1st Edition, 1945 by Illums Bolighus, København
Located in Munster, NRW
Finn Juhl - BO69 Nyhavn Desk / Table and detachable flip-down leaf in teak.
1st Edition, 1945 by ILLUMS BOLIGHUS KØBENHAVN (labelled undernea...
Category
1940s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Desk Chair in Suede and Leather by Finn Juhl
Located in Lejre, DK
Swivel chair in patinated leather and suede designed by Finn Juhl M.A.A for France & Son. Made in Denmark. Great original condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Suede
Pair of Finn Juhl "Japan" Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Finn Juhl "Japan" chairs designed in 1958 and produced by France and Son. I have more that needs reupholstering. Send us your fabric. Store ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
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, Rörstrand, and Rug & Kilim. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $12 and tops out at $350,000 while the average work can sell for $2,379.
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