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
Exceptional Organic Swedish Modern Easy Chair in Sheepskin and Beech, Late 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare lounge chair was designed and produced in Sweden in the late 1940s.
The organic, curved lines of this easy chair give it a sculptural and striking appearance. Its we...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
Swedish Modern Brass Pendant Light by Fagerhults Belysning, Sweden, 1960s
By Fagerhult
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking brass pendant light was produced by AB Fagerhults Belysning in Sweden in the early 1960s. The elegant trumpet shape of the shade ending in ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,156 Sale Price
25% Off
Hans J. Wegner 'Papa Bear' Armchair, A.P. Stolen, Denmark, 1963
Located in The Hague, NL
The iconic Papa Bear armchair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1951. This armchair on offer here was produced in 1963 by A.P. Stolen, the first and original manufacturer of the AP-1...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Beech, Oak
1950s Vintage Bookcase / Shelfs In Teak With Black Lacquered Stands
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Very decorative Scandinavian bookcase cabinet made in Sweden in the 1950s.
The teak cabinet with the lockable doors consists one internal, fixed, shelf.
The three book shelfs on top ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech, Teak
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy 'Concerto' Chandeliers in Brass and Amber Glass
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, chandeliers from the 'Concerto' series, model '9029/4', brass, glass, metal, Finland, 1948
This majestic chandelier is designed by the master in the field...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan 'Bumling Utomhus' Wall Lights in Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Anders Pehrson for Atelje Lyktan, 'Bumling Utomhus' wall lights, copper, metal, Sweden, 1968.
This 'Bumling' wall lamp is designed by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan. The curved la...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
Danish Dining Chairs in Oak and Sheepskin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, oak, reupholstered in sheepskin, Denmark 1960s
These elegant Danish dining chairs are crafted from oak and feature soft, beige sheepskin upholstery. Designed without ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
$1,400 / item
1930s Pair of Finnish Art Deco Curved Lounge Chairs in Birch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, birch, fabric, Finland, 1930s
These lounge chairs present a distinctly 1930s Finnish take on Art Deco. Their shape is defined first and foremost by the curve...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Harald Notini Wrought Iron Floor Lamp, Rattan Shade, Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1930s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare floor lamp was designed by Harald Notini in the early 1930s and produced as model number 15101 by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik in Sweden. The model is documented in the manuf...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Olli Mannermaa Kilta Chairs Elephant Hide Grey Scandinavian Mid Century Modern
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...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Antti Nurmesniemi Lounge Chairs Designed for Hotel Palace, Finland, 1952
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare pair of lounge chairs was designed by Antti Nurmesniemi for the Palace Hotel in Helsinki in 1952. The chairs were a custom commission to furnish the lobby and other public spaces of the modernist hotel...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Birch
1960s Blue Surreal Top Hat 'Model V298' Wall Light By Hans Agne Jakobsson
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This striking wall lamp from the 1960s is a playful and sculptural design by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, the celebrated Swedish lighting designer known for his innovative and atmospheric cr...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Arne Vodder model 201 large dining table rosewood Sibast Denmark 1960
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Amazing large conference or dining table model 201 designed by Arne Vodder; one of the best designers Denmark has known and it is manufactured by Sibast Furniture, Denmark 1960.
Thi...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Peter Hvidt& Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen FD146 Cane Back Easy Chair, Denmark
Located in The Hague, NL
A Classic design by one of Denmark's greatest furniture design pairings in history- Hvidt & Mølgaard manufactured by France & Daverkosen in 1960's Denmark.
Model number- 146.
This e...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Rattan, Teak
Poul Henningsen LE Table Lamp Model PH 2/2 'Luna' by Louis Poulsen
Located in Dronten, NL
Limited Edition PH 2/2 Luna. 2023 reedition by Louis Poulsen.
8 pieces available, ship from stock packed in the original unopened box.
The PH Luna was originally introduced in 193...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Mid-Century Wall Lights in Opaline Glass and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall lights, opaline glass, brass, Scandinavia, 1950s
These wall lights from the 1950s are a lovely example in a lighting design where form and function blend seamlessly. Crafted wi...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Johannes Andersen Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Sofa in Bordeaux leather
Located in Dronten, NL
Magnificent 3-seater sofa designed by Johannes Andersen in solid rosewood with a concealed steel frame. The advanced design of this rare sofa makes it appear very light and transpar...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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
Axel Einar Hjorth 'Skoga' Table in Pine Wood, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare table was designed by Axel Einar Hjorth and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden. It is part of the Skoga series, created by Hjorth in 1932.
Crafted from solid pi...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Gunnar Borg Green and Teal Striped Ceramic Table Lamp, Sweden, 1960s
By Gunnar Borg
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Gunnar Borg and produced in the 1960s by his own ceramic workshop, Gunnars Keramik, in Höganäs, Sweden. The piece is signed on the bottom of the ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Fabric
Finn Juhl Rare Early Baker Sofa
Located in Dronten, NL
A rare and important sofa, designed by Finn Juhl in 1951 for Baker Furniture Company, Michigan.
Introduced to the American design community by Edgar Kaufmann Jr, an art collector an...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Otto Schulz Armchair in White Sheepskin and Beech, Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare wingback chair was designed by Otto Schulz and produced by Boet in Goteborg, Sweden in the 1940s. The elegant organic lines of the design create a striking silhouette. Its ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Scandinavian Modern Foldable Safari Lounge Chair in Beech wood and Blue fabric
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Scandinavian Modern Folding Safari Lounge Chair by an unknown designer, Sweden 1950s. Sleek and elegant beech frame with leather armrests and cushions in newly upholstered blue fabri...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
White Linen / Canvas And Oak Safari Chair By Hans Olsen For Viska Sweden 1960s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful safari chair designed by Hans Olsen for Viska Möbler Kinna, Sweden.
These chairs are made of oak with a new white canvas / linen upholstery.
They are in a wonderful conditi...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Oak
1 of the 4 Holmegaard Hanging Lamps by Michael Bang, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
This set of beautiful glass lamps from the Danish brand Holmegaard has a beautiful white color. The design is by Michael Bang, a designer whose work is highly sought after by collect...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cord, Opaline Glass
Hans Agne Jakobsson 'B140' Table Lamp in Brass with Silk Fringe
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
Solid Maple Side Chair by Ansager, Denmark
Located in Dronten, NL
Sculptural organic chair made in solid maple by Ansager Møbler, Denmark.
Danish craftsmanship, marked with Ansager stamp.
Ansager, Denmark, is synonymous with exceptional craftsmans...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple
Vintage 3-door wardrobe made in the 60s
Located in Breda, NB
Vintage 3-door wardrobe made in the 60s.
This vintage 3-door wardrobe from the 1960s combines timeless design with practical functionality. Offering generous storage behind its thre...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Harald Notini for Böhlmarks Table Lamp in Brass and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Harald Notini for Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, table lamp, model '15474', brass, mahogany, Sweden, 1940s
This beautiful table lamp is designed by Swedish interior architect, designer...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bertil Vallien fo Kosta Boda Sweden miniature sculpture Stair ”Entrance” 1993
Located in Delft, NL
Bertil Vallien fo Kosta Boda Sweden miniature sculpture Stair ”Entrance” 1993
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Bertil Brisborg Two Arm Brass Table Lamp, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, Late 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare table lamp was designed by Swedish designer Bertil Brisborg in the late 1940s. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, it is marked with the production number 9503 on the unde...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Cantilever Slipper Lounge Chairs in Teak and Beige Canvas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Slipper lounge chairs, teak, leather, canvas fabric, Scandinavia, 1970s
These slipper lounge chairs originate from 1970s Scandinavia. The overall shape reads as a confident assembl...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Teak
Böhlmarks Attributed Five Arm Brass Chandelier with Pink Shades, Sweden, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare five-arm chandelier was produced in Sweden in the 1950s and is attributed to Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik.
The design features a five-arm body made of solid br...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy '9609' Floor Lamp in Cane and Brass
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, floor lamps, model '9609', cane, brass, lacquered steel, Finland, 1950s
The 9609 floor lamps by Finnish designer Paavo Tynell are a stunning showcase of ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Rare 1930s Louis Poulsen Ceiling Light in Bronze Painted Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Louis Poulsen, pendant, model 'A-Lamp', painted metal, Denmark, 1930s
Dating back to the 1930s, these lighting objects made by Louis Poulsen are a rare occurrence. The multi-layered...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair Bentwood Beige / Creme Leather Lounge Chairs by Ake Fribytter for Nelo
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Set of two Scandinavian Modern beech bentwood lounge chairs designed by Ake Fribytter and manufactured by Nelo in Sweden in the 1970's. Both are upholstered with beige / creme leathe...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Hans J. Wegner FH1936 Shell Chair in Beach / Teak Wood and Bouclé, Frith Hansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Shell lounge chair, model FH 1936 designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1948 and shortly manufactured by Fritz Hansen in the early fifties. After the second world war various designers experimented with molded plywood. This chair was one of the results of Wegners efforts with at that time new technique of the future.
The frame is executed with traditional cabinetmaker's work in solid beech wood and two molded plywood shells in teak veneer. The chair is in very good solid condition and has some old joint repairs. The wood has been lightly cleaned / refinished to preserve its patina. The seat cushion is newly upholstered in Dedar Nimbus...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Beech, Teak
Børge Mogensen Bookcases in Oak with Open Shelving
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for C.M. Madsens Fabriker under FDB Møbler, bookcases, model '154', oak, Denmark, 1964
FDB and Mogensen aimed to revolutionize furniture design by prioritizing the ne...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
$5,450 / item
Swiss Grand Modular Sofa in Brown Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular sofa, fabric, wood, Switzerland, 1960s
This generous modular sofa from 1960s Switzerland is composed of eleven individual elements, allowing for versatile configurations to ...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Carl-Johan Boman Lounge Chairs in Jade Green Velvet, Finland, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of easy chairs was designed by Carl-Johan Boman and produced by his company, Oy N. Boman AB, in Finland in the early 1950s.
The design is characterized by the curved ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Kurt Olsen Model 221 Armchair in Élitis Tweed Fabric, Slagelse Møbelfabrik, 1955
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare and iconic armchair was designed by Kurt Olsen in 1955 and produced by Slagelse Møbelfabrik in Denmark as model no. 221. A standout piece of mid-century Danish design, it showcases Olsen’s signature sculptural lines and refined craftsmanship.
Generously proportioned, the chair features a distinctive wing-shaped backrest that offers both exceptional comfort and an enveloping, supportive feel. The sharply angled back legs create a dynamic silhouette, drawing the eye forward to the elegantly curved solid oak armrests. The legs are crafted in solid teak.
This chair has been professionally refinished and reupholstered. The interior upholstery has been renewed, while the exterior is in a luxurious grey tweed fabric by Élitis. The textile boasts a nuanced, multi-tonal palette—subtle flecks of ivory, grey, brown, and pale blue lend depth.
Often affectionately referred to as Kurt Olsen’s “Papa Bear...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak, Teak
Arne Hovmand Olsen set of eight dining chairs in oak Mogens Kold Denmark 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful large set of eight dining chairs designed by Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold, Denmark 1960. This refined set of eight dining chairs features sculptural solid oak frames and h...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Easy chair by Poul Kjærholm & Jørgen Høj / Thorald Madsen
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare easy chair JH 106 in ash with the original patinated flag halyard.
Designed by Poul Kjærholm & Jørgen Høj in 1952.
Manufactured by Thorald Madsen.
Unrestored all original cond...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rope, Ash
Knud Juul-Hansen Chest of Drawers with Integrated Vanity in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Knud Juul-Hansen, chest of drawers with integrated vanity, teak, oak, mirrored glass, leather, Denmark, 1950s
This exceptionally rare cabinet with integrated vanity is crafted by th...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mirror, Oak, Teak
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Lounge Chairs in Fabric and Birch for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ Armchairs in fabric upholstery and lacquered birch for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production.
Price noted is for a pair of Tank chairs in f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Bodil Kjaer, Executive Writing Desk for E. Pedersen & Son, Denmark 1963
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Early and rare edition of Bodil Kjaer freestanding executive desk, model 901 with chrome-plated metal frame, cassette top with four recessed drawers. Metal frame in very good condition. Four keys included.
Produced by E. Pedersen & Søn, Denmark.
An identical desk featured in the 1960s in the New York Times and The Sunday Times. It became even more famous when it was in some of the first James Bond films: ‘From Russia with love’ & ‘You only live twice’. The desk also appeared prominently in BBC election broadcasts.
Literature: Mobilia, June 1961.
This freestanding desk can be used with multiple purposes, as a writing table, desk or just 'work table', as Bodil Kjaer herself called it. According to Bodil Kjaer the idea of the table is, "that it should be suitable with modern art and architecture." The table is part of a larger series of elements of architecture in 1959, with the intention to build flexible working environments. This piece shows an interesting rhythm of horizontal and vertical lines, as do most of Kjaer's designs. The front is divided into four drawers. (Can be locked with its original Keys) The back has the same in inward gap yet without the drawers, yet this aesthetic choice unites the back and front and turns it into a monumental, architectural piece. The handles are all executed with a whole in the middle for functionality. The table's rise to fame was helped by its appearance in James Bond - From Russia with Love.
Bodil Kjaer (1932-) is trained as an architect and is known mostly known for her designs in noble woods combined with a modern and sleek chrome base. The most important part of her furniture design career was from 1959-1964. She is mainly recognized for her flexible office furniture, designed in the 1960s. Her design language is greatly inspired by the Modernist masters such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Her furniture has been greatly used in public buildings such as Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Young executives that Bodil Kjær encountered in her work in architecture and design in the late 1950es were open, creative and flexible in their way of working. So, she reasoned that it would be counter-productive for them to be offered traditional office...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'V-138' Wall Light in Copper and Blown Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall light, model 'V-138', copper, handblown glass, Sweden, 1960s.
This charming wall light, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobs...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
Set of 2 Beds by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Denmark, 1950's
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Set of two beds in Teak and Rattan by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960’s.
Beds: we all need them! We spend important hours in them...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Hans Wegner drop-leaf dining table in beach and teak Denmark 1950
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Rare drop-leaf dining table designed by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark 1950. This elegant piece features a refined combination of solid beech legs and a teak veneered top, showcasing Wegner...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Beech, Teak
A pair of Swedish coctail / lounge armchairs in sheepskin, ca. 1940
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
An amazing pair of Scandinavian design cocktail or lounge chairs/ fauteuils.
The chairs have a unique look and elegant shape.
With elegant beech legs.
New soft sheepskin upholstery ...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy ‘5061’ Table Lamp in Brass
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, table lamp, model ‘5061’, brass, Finland, 1950s
A truly magnificent piece that scores highly on every design aspect: execution, use of materials, craftsma...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Roped Seat Danish Teak Dining Chairs Model 78 by Niels Otto Moller
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Set of 4 Roped Seat Danish Teak Dining Chairs, Model 78 by Niels Otto Møller, 1960s
A stunning set of four Danish modern teak dining chairs, Model 78, designed by Niels Otto Møller ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rope, Teak
Berga Mobler Lounge Chairs in Beige Teddy
By Berga Mobler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Berga Mobler, armchairs, beige teddy fabric, beech, Denmark, 1940s
This bold and curvy armchair is based on a solid construction with a tender touch due to the soft texture of the t...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech
$13,800 / item
Gunnar Nylund 'Rubus' Ceramic Table Lamp Rörstrand, Sweden, 1965
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking table lamp was designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced in Sweden in the 1960s. Nylund, renowned for designing many classics for the Swedish ceramic factory Rörstrand, cr...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Fabric
Johannes Andersen dry bar and Erik Buch stools rosewood Denmark 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Striking dry bar set designed by Johannes Andersen for Skaaning & Søn, Denmark 1960. This set exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and sculptural aesthetic of Danish modernism. Exec...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB Limited Edition 'Järn Mocca' Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB, 'Järn/Mocca' lounge chair, suede, patinated iron, stained beech, Sweden, after 1994
This distinct 'Järn/Mocca' lounge chair is created by the Swedis...
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Asea Elektroskandia Swedish Wall Lights in Patinated Copper and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Asea Elektroskandia, wall lights, brass, lacquered metal, Sweden, 1950s
These wall lights crafted from patinated copper and glass, are showcasing a design typical of mid-20th-centur...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall lights ‘Tratten’, copper, Sweden, 1950s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this wall light 'Tratten', which is crafted fro...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
Glass and Brass Double Atlantic Wall Lamp by Vitrika in Gold, 1970s
By Vitrika
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Double Atlantic wall lamp designed and produced by Danish lighting manufacturer Vitrika in the 1970s.
The lamp consists of two parts: a brass holder and two solid and rather heavy s...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pine Dining Table by Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1960
Located in Dronten, NL
Wonderful solid pine dining table or desk designed by Yngve Ekström and produced by Swedese, Sweden, 1960s. Marked with branded signature on the inside of one of the legs.
Great vint...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
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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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