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
- 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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Item Ships From: Netherlands
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Plaquettes by Danish Designer Bjorn Wiinblad for Norwegian Nymolle Pottery
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
This a complete set of 12, one for each month of the year. All are done in black and white and are in a very good condition. They have a small hole to thread a ribbon or a piece of l...
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Poul Henningsen “PH-5” Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “PH-5” table lamp from the Danish “Master of Soft Light”, Poul Henningsen, is one of the designer’s most popular models, and is considered to be an icon of Scandinavian modern l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gösta Jonsson Lounge Chair in Floral Fabric and Birch, Sweden, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare lounge chair was designed by Gösta Jonsson and produced in Jönköping, Sweden in the late 1940s. The beautifully curved backrest makes this a very comfortable and embracing ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Birch
1 of the 3 Pairs Wall Lights by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic mid-century nice textured glass wall lights by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, released between the 1950s & 1960s. Beautiful vintage wall lamp with brass screws and brass wall...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hans Wegner Daybed & Lounge Chair Model GE1
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Utrecht, NL
Daybed model GE1 by Hans Wegner in solid oak with oil finish and a bespoke fine bouclé fabric upholstery in seafoam-green from a premium Italian brand.
Hans J. Wegner's idea was th...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Large vintage hanging sideboard / wall system made of rosewood made in the 60s
Located in Breda, NB
Large vintage hanging sideboard / wall system made of rosewood made in the 60s.
Dimensions:
Length: 244.6 cm
Depth: 41 cm
Height: 42 cm
The sideboard has small traces of use approp...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Hans Wegner for RY Møbler Open Cabinet with Shelves 'RY100' in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Wegner for RY Møbler, bookcase, model ''RY100', teak, Denmark, 1960
Conceived in 1960, this sideboard is part of the RY100-line designed by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler. The pi...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Johannes Andersen Set of Four Dining Chairs in Teak and Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, set of four dining chairs, model '138', teak, faux leather, Denmark, 1960s
A set of elegant dining chairs created by the Danish designer Joh...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Brass 'Kultakello' Model A 330 'Golden Bell' Pendant by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Utrecht, NL
Model A330 is the more complex variation of the popular and more simple model A330S / 'The Golden Bell” that was originally designed in 1936 by Alvar Aalto and his wife Aaino for the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Danish oak wall arc swing lamp, 1970s by Domus
By Domus
Located in Zaandam, NL
Wonderful Scandinavian Danish oak wall arc swing lamp, 1970s by Domus. This adjustable swing lamp is in great condition with no real flaws to mention. The shade is without any dents,...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, Denmark 19
Located in Hellouw, NL
Stunning ‘minerva’ sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn from the 1960s. Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen have played a significant role in the internatio...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Carl Malmsten & Yngve Ekström Pair of 'Caryngo' Chairs in Oak and Canvas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten and Yngve Ekström for Swedese, pair of 'Caryngo' armchairs, oak, canvas, Sweden, 1955
This Caryngo lounge chair by Carl Malmsten and Yngve Ekström features an oak frame and canvas seating. The linen is securely attached within the frame, providing comfortable low seating...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Oak
Hans Agne Jakobsson 'G35' Floor Lamp in Teak and Iron, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare floor lamp was designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson and produced by his company in Markaryd, Sweden in the early 1960s. The lamp is marked with a manufacturer's plate indicating the model number G35. The design consists of a cross legged base in black iron on which the central stem in solid teak wood is placed. The drum shade is placed on the top part of the stem and appears to float, with the central stem continuing above the shade. A distinct and elegant example of the Swedish Modern lighting...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Poul Henningsen PH5 Pendant in Monochrome Black for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen. Denmark. Designed in 1958. New, current production.
Poul Henningsen developed the PH 5 in 1958 in response to constant changes made to the shape and size of incandescent bulbs by bulb manufacturers, naming it after the size of the pendant’s main shade, which is 50 cm in diameter. When the lamp was introduced, he wrote, typically daringly, about how he had lost faith in whether the manufacturers of incandescent light bulbs would ever learn to consider common sense or have the consumer’s best interests at heart: “I have accepted fate, and with Louis Poulsen´s permission I have designed a PH fixture, which can be used with any kind of light source, Christmas lights and 100 W metal filament bulbs. Although a fluorescent tube would be too much to ask in the existing form!” Henningsen wanted to improve the colour reproduction characteristics of the light source in the PH 5. Small red and blue shades were therefore inserted to supplement the colour in the part of the spectrum where the eye is least sensitive – the red and blue areas – thereby subduing the light in the middle yellow-green region where the eye is most sensitive. At the time, no one knew that the PH 5 would become synonymous with the PH light, which remains 100% glare-free, irrespective of how the light is installed or which light source is used. The red and blue rings...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Swedish Modern Adjustable Three Arm Floor Lamp in Metal, Brass and Silk, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare three arm floor lamp was produced in Sweden in the 1950s. The design is marked by the three individual arms, attached to the circular base.
The arms and base are made of a...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Henning Kjærnulf Set of Six Oak Dining Chairs for EG Møbler, Denmark 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This impressive mid-century dining set of six is representative of the fundamental axioms of Scandinavian design that revolve around quality and functionality and pairs it with the d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hans-Agne Jakobsson "Patricia T372/12" Chandelier for Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This marvellous, brass twelve-light chandelier was created in what we now call “the golden age of Scandinavian design”. Hans-Agne Jakobsson was the great Swedish master of lighting, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Sofa '5011' in Cognac Leather and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, sofa model '5011', leather, mahogany, Denmark, design 1935, made 1960s
Kaare Klint originally designed the present three-seat sofa, known as 5011, in ...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Sculptural Hans Bergström Oak Table Lamp, Model 762, Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare table lamp was designed by Hans Bergström and produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Sweden in the 1960s. This model, numbered 762, is one of the few designs by Bergstr...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Carl Malmsten "Stora Furulid" Armchair for OPE-Möbler Jönköping, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
There is a certain “Malmstenesque” charm to the Swedish designer’s pieces that manifests in the gentle but defined curves, cosy appearance and in the modern way Carl Malmsten skilfully carried the heritage of traditional allmoge (folk art) design.
The expression “Swedish Modern” was first used at the 1939 New York World Fair, when the designer introduced the model “Oskar”. Similarly to that model, Malmsten remained a traditionalist, mainly concerned with comfort regarding the “Stora Furulid...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Hans Bergström Floor Lamp in Teak and Brass, ASEA, Sweden, 1950s
By Hans Bergström, ASEA
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking floor lamp was designed by Hans Bergström and produced by ASEA in Sweden in the early 1950s. A very rare and elegant model by one of the masters of Swedish Modern lighting...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of six Danish dining chairs in walnut and wool Denmark 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Set of six beautiful shaped dining chairs by unknown designer or manufacturer, Denmark 1960. This set of Danish dining chairs showcases the harmonious blend of walnut wood and wool, ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB Limited Edition 'Rörligt Objekt' Folding Screen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB, limited edition 'Rörligt Objekt' folding screen or room divider, no. 30/100, patinated copper, wood, Sweden, after 1989
Designed by Mats Theselius for...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
Jorgen Høj for Niels Vitsøe Sofa in Red Patinated Leather
By Jorgen Hoj, Vitsoe
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jorgen Høj for Niels Vitsøe, settee, model '202', leather, aluminum, Denmark, circa 1960
Exclusive leather sofa designed by Jorgen Hoj who...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Milk Glass Flush Mounts by ASEA, Sweden Mid-20th Century
By ASEA
Located in Utrecht, NL
In the mid-20th century, Swedish modernism gained prominence for its clean lines, functionality, and use of natural materials. Swedish company ASEA, known for its innovative approach...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Milk Glass
Mogens Koch for K. Ivan Schlechter 'Fireside' Wingback Chair with Ottoman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for K. Ivan Schlechter, 'fireside' wingback lounge chair and ottoman, model MK50, mahogany, leather, Denmark, design 1936, production 1964-1979.
Mogens Koch's wingback c...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Beautiful Scandinavian Hanging Lamp with Resin Caps, 1960
Located in Oirlo, LI
This is a beautiful hanging lamp with four lampshades and an e14 fitting.
The wood is teak and the caps are made of a kind of hard resin with small pits.
Fits in a modern inter...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Resin, Teak
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 design...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Dining Chairs ‘BM 61’ in Oak and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, dining chairs model ‘BM 61’, oak, cane wicker, Denmark, 1950s
This naturalistic looking chair is characterized by a splendid desi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cane, Oak
Arne Halvorsen Sofa in Teak and Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Halvorsen, sofa, model '2010', teak, blue fabric, Norway, 1960s
A large sofa designed by Norwegian designer Arne Halvorsen. This sofa is characterized by its tufted geometric s...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Wall Unit by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik in Rosewood, Denmark 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Wall unit by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik in Rosewood from Denmark 1960s. This unit consists of two elements that are not connected; a display cabinet and a cabinet with tw...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Barbro Nilsson for AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström 'Snäckorna' Carpet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Barbro Nilsson for AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström, carpet, model ‘Snäckorna’, wool on linen warp, Sweden, design 1943, production afterwards
Exceptional hand-woven carpet designed by the celebrated Swedish textile designer Barbro Nilsson in 1943. Not only is this carpet beautifully designed, its size of 296 x 200 cm (116.54 x 78.74 inches) makes it even more impressive. Nilsson applied the gobeläng flatweave technique to make this specific carpet. This technique is introduced by the artist herself to the MMF studio in 1942, which allows for more liberated and expressive forms compared to the traditional flatweave techniques. In this process, a full-scale working drawing featuring the pattern contours is placed underneath the warp in the loom. The wefts are then meticulously handpicked and woven to follow the outlined shapes. For every design, Nilsson would make a drawing she would use as a guideline for the carpet’s pattern. Many of her carpets can be categorized into distinct groups based on their underlying motifs and the names associated with their creation. ‘Snäckorna’, means snails in Swedish, and belongs to the “fish and sea” theme. As with all her designs, Nilsson wove her initials ‘B N’ and AB MMF (meaning AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström) at the edge of the carpet.
Barbro Nilsson (1889- 1983), née Lundberg, was a Swedish textile designer from Malmö, Sweden. In 1904 her family moved to Stockholm where her father, Carl T. Lundberg, was the manager of the department store ‘Nordiska Kompaniet’(NK). At the age of fourteen, Nilsson started her education in weaving and textile design at the Brunssons Vävskola that was founded by Johanna Brunsson in 1843. Nilsson continued her education at the ‘Tekniska Skolan’ (technical academy) in Stockholm where she enriched her skills in weaving even further. In 1928 she married to the sculptor Robert Nilsson...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Linen
Kurt Østervig Hunter Chair Oak and Black Leather for K.P. Jørgensens Møbelfabrik
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Great example of a Scandinavian hunting chair (model 168) by Kurt Østervig for K. P. Jørgensens Møbelfabrik, Denmark. The design is sometimes also attributed to Erling Jessen and rem...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans Hopfer for Neue Wiener Werkstätte Modular 'Castell' Sofa with Side Tables
By Hans Hopfer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Hopfer for Wiener Werkstätte 'Castell' modular sofa and tables, glass, metal, fabric, ash, Austria, design 1972, later production
Stunning and sizable modular sofa designed by ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Nybro Armaturfabric Tall Floor Lamp in Solid Pine Wood, Sweden, 1960s
By NAFA
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare floor lamp was produced by the Swedish lighting manufacturer NAFA Nybro Armaturfabrik in the late 1960s.
The striking, tall base is execu...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Pair of Original Drawer Units from the Arne Jacobsen Royal SAS Hotel, Copenhagen
Located in Dronten, NL
Very rare original pair of drawers made in 1958 exclusively for the hotel rooms of the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. Including the original stainless steel wall brackets. Museum pie...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Formica, Wenge
Hvidt and Mølgaard-nielsen for France & Søn 'Minerva' Daybed in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, 'Minerva' daybed, teak, metal, fabric, Denmark, design 1957, production 1960s.
This elegant daybed or sofa is named 'Minerva'...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Niels Koefoed set of eight “Eva” dining chairs in teak Denmark 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Set of eight beautiful shaped dining chairs model “Eva” designed by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet, Denmark 1960. This set of Danish dining chairs showcases the harmonious blend...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Large Danish Wood Veneer and Fabric Wall Sconces, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in Zaandam, NL
Wonderful set of 2 large wall sconces in bent wood veneer and cotton ( H30 cm W 28 cm ). The lamps are in great vintage condition with no real flaws to mention. The sconces all have their original bracket so very easy to fix to any wall. The lamps currently all have their original switch cords as well ( although if desired so they can also be installed directly into your electrical circuit behind the wall and only be used with your all switch ). Because of the cords they are also very suitable as bedside wall...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Wood
Large Danish Conference or Dining Table in Teak 16 feet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining or conference table, teak, Denmark, 1960s
Very large Danish conference or dining table in teak. This table consist of a large boat shaped top with eight cubic legs. The top h...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Cabinetmaker Wingback Chair with Beech Frame, Denmark, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
From Denmark's variegated matrix of traditions, there emerged a multifaceted design philosophy that became a major international influence during the 20th century. The country was mo...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Poul Kjaerholm Pk9 Chairs Cognac Ekc Denmark 1960
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful set of 4 original PK9 tulip chairs designed by Poul Kjaerholm and manufactured by Ejvind Kold Christensen, Denmark 1961. This is for a rare and early set of 4 from EKC production, this was the first production before Fritz Hansen took the production over. The chairs have matt, chrome-plated spring steel feet in 3 pieces, connected with screws. The seats are made of moulded fiberglass, felt padding and cognac leather covering of the highest quality. This is for example one of the most difficult chairs to reupholster according to leather specialists, only a few people are capable of doing that in the right way. These examples of the famous PK 9...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Floor Lamp by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno Oy, Finland
Located in Dronten, NL
A beautiful floor lamp from the 1950s, with a bronze soft gloss enameled aluminum shade.
Designed by Lisa-Johansson Pape and manufactured by Orno.
The top of the shade is covered w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mosquito Chair 3105 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
Located in Dronten, NL
The model 3105 chair was designed in 1955 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen.
The chair is also known as the Mosquito or Munkegaard chair, a true classic of Danish design.
The chair...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
White Oak Side Table "Casino" By Sven Engström & Gunnar For Tingströms. 1960s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Oak side table "Casino series" designed by Sven Engström & Gunnar Myrstrand for Tingströms with one drawer. Allover in good condition.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Fringe' Table Lamp in Brass and Silk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden, 'Fringe' table lamp, model B-140, brass, silk, Sweden, 1960s
This extravagant desk light is composed of an elega...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mats Theselius model “Star” easy chair Kallemo Sweden 2009
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautifully shaped “Star” easy chair designed by Mats Theselius for Källemo, Sweden 2009. This iconic chair showcases Theselius’s unique approach to combining industrial design with comfort and luxury. The chair features a striking star-shaped, polished aluminum frame that supports a leather-upholstered seat, offering both visual impact and ergonomic support.
The high-quality leather is designed to age gracefully, developing a rich patina over time, while the aluminum frame adds a touch of modernity and structural integrity. The contrast between the sleek metal, white pearl back and the black leather creates a harmonious balance, making this chair both a functional seat and a statement piece. It is in very good original condition.
Perfect for contemporary or modern interiors, the Star easy chair exemplifies the innovative craftsmanship of Theselius and the exceptional quality for which Källemo is renowned. This chair is ideal for collectors or anyone looking to add a distinctive touch to their living space. An incredible catch!
Only 360 of these chairs are produced. This particular one is number 169.
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Mats Theselius is a Swedish furniture designer who was born in Stockholm in 1956. Theselius studied interior architecture at Konstfack in Stockholm from 1979 to 1984 and from 1995 to 1996 he was a professor at the School of Design and Crafts at the University of Gothenburg. The following year, Mats Theselius received the Bruno Mathsson Prize and subsequently created the well-known Bruno armchair.
During his successful career, several of Theselius' pieces of furniture have been recognized and his repertoire includes the Aluminium, Inox and Star armchairs, all of which are characterized by creativity, innovative design and in different ways stand out from the crowd. Mats Theselius is also behind the National Geographic cabinet...
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Danish Wingback Chair in Teak and Light Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1950s
This Scandinavian Modern lounge chair is characterized by a stylish timeless design based on elegant shapes and clean lines. The slightly wi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Walnut Sideboard By Karl Erik Ekselius For JOC Design Vetlanda Sweden. 1960s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Very beautiful and high quality sideboard / credenzas in walnut and designed by Karl Erik Ekselius for JOC Design Vetlanda Sweden. This cabinet is in absolutely beautiful condition a...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Beech, Teak
Square Coffee Table by Jacob Kielland Brandt
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Great pine wood coffee table by Jacob Kielland Brandt from the 70s. Made of solid pine wood from Scandinavia. Beautiful drawing of the wood grain and simple refined details. The tabl...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Vintage Ikea Candle Holder by Ehlen Johansson, 1980's
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 7 cm W , 4 cm H , 5cm D
Conditon: Good
Origin: Sweden
Manufacturer: Ikea
Material: Ceramic.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Carl Malmsten 'Berg' Three Legged Coffee Table in Burl Elmwood, Sweden, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant side table was designed by Carl Malmsten and produced by his company in Sweden in the 1960s. This is a rare variant of his iconic 'Berg' model, with a larger square top ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Elm, Burl
Swedish Modern Red Pendant Light with Perforated Brass Details, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking pendant lamp was produced in Sweden in the 1950s.
The shade, featuring an asymmetrical diabolo shape, is crafted from red lacquered metal and beautifully perforated w...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Yrjö Kukkapuro 'Karuselli' Lounge Chair in Brown Leather and Fiberglass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi, 'Karuselli' lounge chair, leather, fiberglass, Finland, 1960s.
Organic shaped lounge chair by Finnish designer Yrjö Kukkapuro. This chair consist of a moul...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko 'Domino' Coffee Table in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, 'Domino' coffee table, teak, birch, Finland, 1954.
This Finnish coffee table is designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara. The table features a solid rectangular tab...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch, Teak
Stig Lindberg, Fajans, Gustavsberg, Plate, 1940s - 1960s
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product description:
This faience earthenware piece was designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. His faience pieces are decorated by a total of 36 different painters, this particu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Faience, Ceramic
Vintage Side Table With Magazine Storage and Sliding Top In Teak. Denmark 1960
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful and rare Scandinavian side table made of teak on a oak base from Denmark. This side table has a sliding top to store magazines or a remote under neath and three separate se...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Örsjö Armatur Teak and Brass Floor Lamp with Josef Frank Shade, Sweden, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking floor lamp was produced by the Örsjö Armatur company in Sweden in the 1950s. The design consists of a circular base in solid teak wood and a central cylindrical teak wo...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
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