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
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ Eklipta' 450 Wall Lamp Set of 3 for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ Eklipta' 450 Wall Lamp Set of 3 for Louis Poulsen. Designed in 1959. New, current production.
AJ Eklipta was designed by Arne Jacobsen in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass
Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara for Lukkiseppo 'Chaco' Lounge Chairs Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Lukkiseppo, 'Chaco' armchairs with coffee table, leather, pine, brass, rope, Finland, design 1958
We present these exquisite lounge chairs known as the Chaco c...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
solid pine secretary desk by WASA, Germany 1990s
Located in ECHT, NL
Secretary desk made by German company Wasa in 1992. it is made from solid pine.
It has a lid that folds down to function as a work top. Behind the lid there are shelves and drawers....
Category
Late 20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
$1,418 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Falkenbergs Belysning Adjustable Floor Lamps, Model 7070, Sweden, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of floor lamps was produced by Falkenbergs Belysning in Sweden in the 1960s. The lamps are marked with the manufacturers label, model number '7070' and the manufacture...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
Svante Skogh Lounge Chair in Leather and Beech, AB Hjertquist & Co, Sweden, 1955
Located in The Hague, NL
This extremely rare lounge chair was designed by Svante Skogh and produced by the manufacturer AB Hjertquist & Co in Nässjö, Sweden. This model -number 905- was designed by Skogh in ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Elegant Danish Modern 1950s Sofa in Light Green Patterned Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, wood, fabric, Denmark, 1950s
This classic Danish sofa showcases clean, understated lines that highlight the clarity and craftsmanship of its design. It rests on a gracefully p...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Kurt Ostervig high cabinet in oak A/S Randers Denmark 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful symmetric cabinet designed by Kurt Østervig and manufactured by A/S Randers, Denmark 1960. This elegant high cabinet epitomizes the grace and functionality of Scandinavian ...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Design Bar Stools in wood and Black Leather by Erik Buch 1960
By Erik Buch
Located in Oirlo, LI
This set of 2 bar stools was designed by
Erik Buch and produced by O.D. Mobler in Denmark.
In our opinion, this is the most elegant, practical, comfortable and beautiful bar stool ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hans Wegner Sawbuck CH30 dining chairs Carl Hansen & Son Denmark 1952
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Iconic set of six CH30 dining chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, Denmark 1952. This rare early set exemplifies Wegner’s refined vision for modern design through...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Beech, Teak
Scandinavian Pine Bench by Carl Malmsten
Located in Dronten, NL
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern solid pine bench by Swedish company Karl Andersson and Söner, designed by Carl Malmsten. Nice woodworking details that are also present in the designs...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Jens Quistgaard Staved Teak Bowl for Dansk Design, Denmark, 1950s
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Utrecht, NL
Jens H. Quistgaard set out to design beautiful things for everyday use, which is an essentially Scandinavian approach to design in general. Over the course of his prolific and varied design career, Jens Quistgaard created objects that are a meditation on the possibilities of shape for a common household object.
Intriguing and fantastical, the variety of forms the sculptor manifested expand the vocabulary of functional design, calling on an array of familiar references including natural shapes. This solid wood bowl is a beautiful example of this, with an organic shape and an immediately visible level of craftsmanship. This rare model is an early iteration of the teak Viking...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Illum Wikkelso 'Capella' Three Seat Sofa in Oak and Forest Green Cushions
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelso for Niels Eilersen, 'Capella' three seat sofa, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Timeless and elegant Illum Wikkelsø 'Capella' three-seat sofa. Crafted in the 1950s, this e...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
PK33 Stool by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1980
Located in Wilnis, UT
A beautiful PK33, designed by Poul Kjaerholm and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark around 1980.
This very rare stool is made of high quality chrome-plated metal, in straight s...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm Sofa in Brown Leather and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Bo-Ex, sofa model 'BO583', steel and leather, Denmark, 1962.
This modern and minimalist slipper sofa by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm is...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Rosewood Conference Table
Located in Dronten, NL
Large Mid-Century Modern stainless steel table with a beautiful rosewood top.
Good vintage condition with many superficial scratches on the top but no veneer damage.
Could be refinis...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Aubergine Holmegaard Hanging Lamps, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
This pair of beautiful glass lamps from the Danish brand Holmegaard has a beautiful aubergine color. The design is by Michael Bang, a designer whose work is highly sought after by co...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cord, Opaline Glass
$3,675 / set
Danish Cabinetmaker Armchairs with Beech Tapered Legs, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The difference between Danish mid-century and other furniture is that there was this partnership between the designer and the cabinetmaker that resulted in ground-breaking creations....
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Hans Wegner Sawbuck CH29 dining chairs Carl Hansen & Son Denmark 1952
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Outstanding set of six CH29 dining chairs, also known as the iconic “Sawbuck” chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1952 and produced by Carl Hansen & Søn. Named after the traditiona...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Set of Four "Bungalow" Dining Chairs in Birch by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1923
Located in Utrecht, NL
Produced in 1923, this set of four “Bungalow” dining chairs by Nordiska Kompaniet is a true testament of early 20th century Scandinavian design principles, highlighted by the chairs’...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Birch
Jørgen Magnussen for Peder Pedersen Chest of Drawers in Pine and Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Magnussen for Peder Pedersen, chest of drawers, pine, lacquered iron, Denmark, circa 1957
This chest of drawers (ca. 1957), designed by Jørgen Magnussen, and crafted by the a...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik Dining Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, dining chair, model '77', fabric, teak, Denmark, 1959
Gracefully streamlined, the dining chair model 77, designed by the Danish maste...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Jacob Kjær High Back Armchairs in Bouclé and Mahogany, Denmark, 1940s
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare pair of armchairs was designed and produced by Jacob Kjær in Denmark in the late 1940s. The sumptuous design is marked by the distinct combination of curved and straig...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Three Perforated Swedish Brass 'Window' Pendants by Hans Agne Jakobsson. 1960s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Swedish set of three beautiful brass 'Window' pendants designed by Hans age Jakobsson for AB Markaryd.
All three are in overall very good condition. Each consists a screw fitting, si...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
White Paavo Tynell Pendant, Model K2-10, Idman, Finland, 1955
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in The Hague, NL
A rare white pendant designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Idman in 1955. The model number is K2-10/ N-9241. The conical shade is made of a white matte opal glass, resulting in a ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Esko Pajamies Three-Seat Cantilevered Sofa, Merva, Finland, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare three-seat sofa was designed by Esko Pajamies and produced by the Finnish company Merva in the 1960s. The rectangular shape of the seat, armrests and backrest give the chai...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Rare Jens Harald Quistgaard Set of Four Sculptural Dining Chairs in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Richard Nissen, set of four dining chairs, oak, suede, Langå, Denmark, 1964
Danish sculptor and designer Jens Harald Quistgaard (1919-2008) is particularl...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Suede, Oak
A Pair of Danish Oak Easy Chairs, Denmark 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of easy chairs is an elegant and comfortable evidence of the mastery and artistry of the Danish cabinetmaker, who, together with his contemporaries, largely defined mid-20t...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
$9,900 / set
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Extendable Dining Table in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, extendable dining table, model 153, teak, Denmark, 1952.
This extendable dining table is characterized by a strong and solid construction exe...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Modern Swedish Brass and Glass Globe Chandelier, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
A well-chosen lighting piece can embellish and shift the atmosphere of any interior. In Scandinavia, interior lighting was of particular importance - with dark winters in Nordic coun...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Sofa with Cherry Wood Legs, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed in the early phase of what we know today as mid-century modern, this charming sofa is a unique evidence of how traditional Swedish craftsmanship was brought into modernism. ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Ingvar Hildingsson Organic Three Legged Stool in Cherry Wood, Sweden, 1970s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare stool was designed by Ingvar Hildingsson and produced in the 1970s by his company, IH Slöjd, located in Rockneby, Sweden. The underside of the seat is marked with the desig...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cherry
E. Larsen & A. Bender Madsen armchair in rosewood Willy Beck Denmark 1949
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Stunning armchair designed by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, Denmark 1949. This very comfortable wide armchair or lounge chair is upholstered with high quality bl...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Exceptional Hans Asplund Armchair, Walnut and Leather, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1955
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare armchair was designed by Hans Asplund around 1955. Asplund designed the chair for the beauty salon at the Nordiska Kompaniet department store on Hamngatan in Stockholm. The chair was reportedly produced solely for the salon in a few examples, please see the last 2 images of the listing to view the chairs in their original interior. Adding to the historical importance of this particular chair on offer is the fact that it comes from the private collection of Hans Asplund himself.
The design is marked by the beautiful, sculptural frame, which has been entirely executed in solid walnut wood. The curved lines of the armrests, the legs and the backrest give the design a refined and elegant appearance. The seat, backrest and armrest are upholstered in brown leather.
The chair is in very good, restored condition.
Provenance:
Architect Hans Asplund (1921-1994).
Thence by descent to his son, diplomat and UN ambassador Bo Asplund (1950-2024).
Thence by descent to the previous owner.
Literature:
Ingegerd Henschen & Stig Blomberg, "Svenskt Möbellexikon", Förlagshuset Norden AB 1961, pp. 162-163.
Filippo Alison...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Carl Heinz Brockmann Petersen for Louis G. Thiersen Rare Geometric Armchairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Heinz Brockmann Petersen for Louis G. Thiersen & Son, lounge chairs, Oregon pine, leather, brass, Denmark, 1963
These exceptionally rare chairs, designed by Danish furniture ar...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Arne Hovmand-Olsen and P. Mikkelsen Pair of Lounge Chairs in Green Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Hovmand-Olsen and P. Mikkelsen pair of lounge chairs, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s
This exquisite pair of lounge chairs designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen for P Mikkelsen in the 19...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist “Adam” Easy Chair for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Adam” model is from the timeless and iconic Paradise Collection from the Triva Series, which was created in 1958 by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist during her time as a designer at No...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Nanna Ditzel "Bench for Two" for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark 1989
Located in Utrecht, NL
Nanna Ditzel (1923-2005) was commonly known as 'The Grand Dame of Danish Design'. She was among the most influential and significant Danish designers of the 20th Century. Some of her...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Plywood, Wood
Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik Pair of Armchairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik, pair of armchairs, model '53', fabric, teak, Denmark, 1950s.
Well-constructed dining chairs...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Polished Aluminum Pendant by Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Dronten, NL
Lisa Johansson-Pape polished aluminum pendant made by original manufacturer Stockmann Orno, Finland.
Beautiful vintage 1960s example in polished aluminium.
Suitable for use in the US...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Finn Juhl Japan Lounge Chairs in Teak and Bouclé Fabric for France & Son
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
This pair of lounge chairs, ‘model 137’ designed in 1957 and manufacturerd by furniture manufacturers France & Son. The Japan serie takes inspiration from traditional Japanese building techniques. Defined by a visible, solid horizontal backrest, which sits elegantly upon the slightly tapered legs, the teak frame is a reference to a traditional Japanese temple door, with brass brackets and details. With an open, spacious seat, finished with Bouclé upholstery, the Minimalist design truly invites you to sit back and relax. A stunning addition to a contemporary living room, the Japan Lounge Chair...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Teak
Brass 'Kultakello' Model A 330 'Golden Bell' Pendant by Alvar Aalto
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
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
Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Lounge Chair in Oak and Dark Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, lounge chair model 'GE290', oak, wool, Denmark, design 1959.
The GE290 lounge chair is an elegant and well-proportioned piece within a simplistic construc...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Wool
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Mogens Kold Dining Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, dining chair model 71, teak, Denmark, 1959
This sculptural dining chair is designed by the Dane Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Mø...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Exceptional 'Heart' Chair in Purple Mohair, Brøndbyøster Møbel, Denmark, 1953
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare chair was produced by the Danish company Brøndbyøster Møbel & Trævarefabrik A/S in 1953. The model was aptly named 'Hjertestolen' which is Danish for 'Heart C...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair in Wool with Footstool, Denmark, circa 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish Mid-Century Modern furniture reflected Scandinavian materials and craftsmanship and mixed them with a modern style, and the period from roughly 1940 through 1960 was a high point for Danish furniture makers. This set shows why.
This particular chair silhouette has been popular since the 1930s, from around the time Flemming Lassen designed the overstuffed easy chair, the “Tired Man”, for The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Competition in 1935. The curved and organic lines of the design create an elegant silhouette for both the chair and ottoman. The design of this chair is characterized by organic, curved shapes that create a cosy and welcoming sensation. Since the enveloping back forms the arms as well but doesn’t reach all the way to the beginning of the seat, the design is very open and appears light. The gentle lines are highlighted by the soft wool blend upholstery that uniquely covers the entire bodies of the chair and footstool, including the legs as well. As a representation of early modernist seating...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Modern "Model 5014" Brass Table Lamp by Einar Bäckström, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This stylish table lamp is a delightfully distinctive model, with immediately recognizable details and material choices. According to the Museum of Malmö, Einar Bäckström founded his...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Black Kilta Chair by Olli Mannermaa
Located in Dronten, NL
This elegant Kilta chair was designed by Finland designer Olli Mannermaa for Martela.
The Kilta chair is a Finnish design Classic. Kilta’s timeless design and very comfortable seati...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
“The Lounge Chair” by Aage Herman Olsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Known as “the Lounge Chair” or as model 1774, this armchair was originally designed by Aage Herman Olsen in 1945 and is the Danish designer’s most well-known creation.
The model’s n...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Wall Light in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall light ‘Tratten’, copper, Sweden, 1950s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this wall light 'Tratten', which is crafted from...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
PJ 149 “Colonial” Armchair by Ole Wanscher, Denmark, 1949
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Colonial chair is one of Danish designer, Ole Wanscher’s key designs, drawing influence from British and French colonial furniture from t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Märta Måås Fjetterström Handwoven 'Blå Heden' Carpet in Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Märta Måås Fjetterström for Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB, handwoven 'Blå heden' carpet, wool on linen warp, Sweden, designed in 1931 and woven after 1942
This handwoven carpet is desi...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Linen
Alvar Aalto Vanity, 1930
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Dronten, NL
Almost a century later from its original days of manufacturing, a dressing table designed by Alvar Aalto is extremely hard to find. This particular piece is completely original, whi...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch
$12,450
Ilmari Tapiovaara Three Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Esposizione La Permanente Mobili manufactured by Paolo Arnaboldi, sofa, teak, leather, brass, Italy, 1957.
This three-seat sofa is designed by Finnish designer...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Inger Klingenberg dining chairs in rosewood Fristho The Netherlands 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Fantastic set of six sculptural dining chairs model IK designed by Inger Klingenberg and manufactured by Fristho Franeker, The Netherlands 1960. Crafted from rich rosewood, these cha...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Rosewood
Set of 4 Safari Lounge Chairs by Karin Mobring for IKEA – Sweden, 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Almelo, NL
Designed by Karin Mobring for IKEA in the 1970s, this rare set of four safari-style lounge chairs showcases the elegant balance of Scandinavian functionality and modernist aesthetics...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan Wall Light in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, wall lamp, variation on model '1006A', patinated copper, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish designer Hans Bergström designed this wall light in the 1940s. As fo...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
Nordic Mid-Century Two-Seater Sofa, Scandinavia ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
While a sofa with a rounded shape is not ground-breaking, it has typically been reserved for people who could afford to choose an artistic style over a practical one. That is, until ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1940 Swedish Art Deco Armchairs With Oak Spoked Open Armrests By Sternells
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely rare and great Art Deco / Nouveau model chair made by Sternells in Virserum in Sweden in the 1940s. (Swedish modern period)
Also a great model to use for reupholstery for ...
Category
1940s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Beech, Oak
Swedish Modern Clam Chair in White Teddy Fabric and Beech, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare 'clam' chair was produced by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the late 1940s.
The design is characterized by rounded lines that flow organically from the backrest to the sides an...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Faux Fur, Beech
Axel Einar Hjorth "Skoga" Dining Table for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1932
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish architect and furniture designer Axel Einar Hjorth served as the lead designer for Nordiska Kompaniet from 1926 to 1938. During this time, Hjorth designed the “Skoga” series ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
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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