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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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Item Ships From: Los Angeles
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Set of 6 Christian Linneberg Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Christian Linneberg Dining Chairs. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC. NOTE: I ONLY HAVE 4 OF THESE CHAIRS LEFT.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Safari Chair by Kaare Klint, 1969
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning safari chair designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen’s Snedkerier, with patinated ash frame, seat, back, straps and loose cushion in leather, designed in 1933, produced 1...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Ash

Dining Table by Carl Malmsten, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful dining table in beech with veneered top, by Carl Malmsten for Waggeryds Möbelfabrik AB, Sweden, 1950, in its smallest configuration the table is round with 45.66 inch diame...
Category

1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Beech

Frits Henningsen Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Settee. Beautiful Rosewood Legs. Should be Reupholstered. Unmarked.
Category

1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Bäckström & Ljungberg “Ultima 9” brass ashtray by Diverse Ting, Malmø Sweden 60s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bäckström & Ljungberg “Ultima 9” brass ashtray by Diverse Ting, Malmø Sweden 60s A vintage Ljungberg & Bäckström “Ultima 9” ashtray in solid brass. Made for ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Frits Henningsen Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Sofa. Nice Classic Design. Mahogany Frame. Unmarked
Category

1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen lounge chair.
Category

1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Teak Pendant Chandeliers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2 Elegant circular pendant chandeliers in teak wood and (5) acrylic shades by Hans Arne Jakobsson of 1960s Sweden. Original finish. Wired for the US wit...
Category

1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Acrylic, Teak

Frits Henningsen High-Back Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen High-Back Lounge Chair. Nice Traditional Design. Mahogany Legs. Unmarked.
Category

1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

8 Verner Panton System 1-2-3 Swivel Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set Of 8 Verner Panton Swivel Dining Chairs. Designed in 1973. Produced by Fritz Hansen
Category

1970s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Verner Panton Fun Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Verner Panton "Fun" Sconces. Fully restored, these beautiful and elegant sconces have a natural and fine essence. Mother of Pearl shades cast a warm luminescent light. Width:...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen lounge chair. Mahogany legs. Refinished and reupholstered.   
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Frode Holm for Illums Bolighus, 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Danish modern lounge chair designed by Frode Holm for Illums Bolighus, 1940s, dark stained beech legs with a newly upholstered linen fabric. Marked with paper tag.
Category

1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen lounge chair. Wood is mahogany. New leather. From 1940's.  
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Carl Malmsten "Samspel" Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Malmsten "Samspel" Lounge Chair. Nice Traditional Design. Beech Legs. Unmarked.
Category

1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Gunnar Nylund Stoneware "GN ARU" Blue Bowl for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund Stoneware "GN ARU" Blue Bowl for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s Beautiful stoneware bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand in shades of light blue and brown trim hares fur gl...
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Arne Tidemand-Ruud "Holmenkollen" Lounge Chair for Norcraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in the 1950s by Arne Tidemand-Ruud for Norwegian company Norcraft. The solid teak frame is wrapped with a black leather sling seat. The lounge chair is adjustable to recline...
Category

1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Teak

Edmond J. Spence Wave Eight Drawer Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dresser by Edmond Spence, c.1950s, Sweden. The dark stained maple dresser features eight drawers with a unique sculpted wave front design. The dresser is supported by four legs. Dim...
Category

1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Maple

Hans J. Wegner Model CH-24 Dining Chair, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful model CH-24 dining chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, designed in 1950, in light oak with woven paper cord seat, seat cushion available on request, marked.
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Papercord, Ash

Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen lounge chair. Legs are Mahogany. New black leather. From 1940's.       
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen & Torben Lind 'Moduline' Leather Seating Set, 1962
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moduline sofa set designed by Ole Gjerlov Knudsen & Torben Lind, manufactured by France & Son, Denmark 1962. This modular set contains four seating elements, (two of which with one a...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Rare Børge Mogensen "Slædestolen" Easy Chairs, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Børge Mogensen armchairs and side chairs for Soborg Mobler, 1954. Made from white oak, We have three side chairs in stock. Upholstery services availa...
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

3 Leg Oak Stool by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus - Vittsjö Sweden 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3 Leg Oak Stool by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus - Vittsjö Sweden 1960s Rare three leg beechwood and leather stool designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vitts...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Set of 10 Hans Wegner Armchairs, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful set of ten arm chairs 'Koldinghus' by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1970, in oak with straps of hemp, stackable, very comfortable.
Category

1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Hemp, Oak

Esko Pajamies 'Bonanza' Leather Sofa, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bold, oversized three-seater sofa 'Bonanza' by Esko Pajamies for Asko, Finland, 1970, with thick dark brown, tufted leather on a dark stained wood frame, marked.
Category

1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Frits Henningsen Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen black leather armchair. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category

1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Frits Henningsen Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Settee. Nice Classic Design. Mahogany Frame. Unmarked
Category

1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Porcelain Noir, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful cylindrical black matte porcelain vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal/Siemens, with sublime relief of beaded pearls running down vertical lines, gives an impressi...
Category

1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

1940's Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair and Footstool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940's Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair and Footstool. Original Upholstery. Lovely Curves.
Category

1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Frits Henningsen Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen settee from the 1940s. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category

1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 Floor Lamp, 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare, early floor lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen with two layer opaline glass PH 4/3 shade set, bakelite socket and cover plate. The lamp is wired for US standards with br...
Category

1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Danish Club Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Danish club chair in the style of Frits Henningsen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category

1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Børge Mogensen Model #2207 Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Børge Mogensen model #2207 leather lounge chair designed in 1963 and produced by Fredericia.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Heikki Turunen '340-284 Luxifer' Ceiling Light for Orno
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful '340-284 Luxifer' Model, ceiling flush mount lamp by Heikki Turunen for Orno Oy, Finland 1970, white enameled louvered body, labelled with manufacture's mark, wired for US ...
Category

1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Coffee Table by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful, small, dark stained oak coffee table or side table by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960.
Category

1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Frits Henningsen High-Back Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen High-Back Lounge Chair. Nice Traditional Design. Mahogany Legs. Unmarked.
Category

1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Mogens Lassen Style High-Back Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mogens Lassen Style High-Back Lounge Chair. Wonderful Sculptural Design. Unmarked
Category

1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Rare Rosewood Armchairs by Enjer Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These are rare rosewood armchairs by Enjer Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen for Larsen + Madsen, c1955. Fully restored in beautiful Italian leather. Allow 3-4 weeks if upholstery servi...
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mauri Almari for Idman '71022' Wall Lights, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful articulate brass wall lights model '71022' by Mauri Almari for Idman, Finland, 1950 with a perforated brass shade on a swivel arm, with individual on/off switch on the back...
Category

1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Frits Henningsen Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Frits Henningsen lounge chairs.
Category

1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Stora Eva" Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Stora Eva" chair designed in the 1958 and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category

1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Birch, Fabric

Set of Six PK-1 Dining Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six dining chairs designed by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen in 1955. Originally, the series PK-1, -2, and -3 referenced a complete line of steel-frame chairs with the ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm Office Chair Model FK84, 1962
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful office chair Model FK84 by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Kill International, 1962, early production with cantilevering back rest, in black leather on a three star ...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Carl Malmsten "Samsas" Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Malmsten "Samsas" chair produced by O. H. Sjogren. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category

1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Agda Österberg Large Flat-Weave Rug No. 210 Signed "AÖ" Sweden 1961
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Agda Österberg Large Flat-Weave Rug No. 210 Signed "AÖ" Sweden 1961 - 300x210cm This large and unique original piece of textile art by Agda Osterberg w...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Ingrid Dessau Flat Weave Swedish Rug for Malmöhus Läns Hemslöjd 1960's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ingrid Dessau Flat Weave Swedish rug for Malmöhus Läns Hemslöjd 1960's 211 x 204,5 cm, signed MLH ID Four large sun-like ornaments in a variety of red, pink and orange nuances. An ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Linen

Børge Mogensen Model #2253 Three-Seat Sofa, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning three-seat sofa model no. 2253, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1963 and produced by Frederica Stolefabrik, Denmark, in original salmon colored wool with leather straps on an ...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Oak

Wonderful Antique Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Antique Oil Painting. Color in photos are not accurate. The colors are wonderful
Category

Early 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Pair of Wilhelm Wagenfeld Wall Lights No. 356
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant pair of Wagenfeld wall lights designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Lindner, in ivory porcelain with opaque glass bulb covers, Werksverzeichnis Nr. 356, Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Lin...
Category

1950s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Opaline Glass

Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair. Nice Classic Design. Beech Legs. Unmarked
Category

1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Stora Eva" Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Stora Eva" chair designed in the 1958 and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Birch, Fabric

Brita Grahn "Blåvinge" Flat Weave Rug, Sweden 1950's Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brita Grahn "Blåvinge" Flat Weave Rug, Sweden 1950's signed - 111" x 80" This piece is called “Blue Wings” (“Bla°vinge”). This is an overall compositions of chevron, triangle and s...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Set of Four Teak Curved Back Armchair Model B49 by Jacob Kjaer, Circa 1955
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four model B49 armchairs by Jacob Kjaer. Constructed in teak with seat and curved back upholstered with original black leather. On Display in our Los Angeles showroom. Priced per cha...
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Teak

Ole Wanscher Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ole Wanscher lounge chair designed in 1960 and Produced by A. J. Iversen. Mahogany. Unmarked.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Danish Modern Square Teak Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a great Danish coffee table in great condition!
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

Alvar Aalto A335B Pendant, Valaisinpaja Oy, 1952
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pendant light, model A335 B by Alvar Aalto, in brass and white enameled metal, with original metal canopy and white bottom rim, early example by original manufacture Valais...
Category

1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Verner Panton "Easy Chair G"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton "Easy Chair G" designed in 1973 and produced by Fritz Hansen. Store formerly known as Artful Dodger Inc.
Category

1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen lounge chair from the 1940s. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category

1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Beech, Fabric

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 $2,339.

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