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
1960s , Large Brass Flush Mount ceiling Lamp by Fagerhult Sweden
By Fagerhult
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful and large flush mount in brass with six large frosted glass / opaline glass vases made in the 1960s by Fagerhults Belysning in Sweden. The fixture as well as the glass vase...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla 3 Chaise Longue in Brown Leather, Karl Mathsson, 1944
Located in The Hague, NL
This iconic chaise longue, Pernilla 3, was designed by the renowned Swedish designer Bruno Mathsson. This particular chair is one of the earliest and most original versions, produced...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
"Times" Extendable Bar Cabinet by Torbjørn Afdal in Rosewood
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare and practical bar cabinet model Times designed by Torbjørn Afdal and produced by Mellemstrands Møbelfabrik in Norway.
Exceptional piece in beautiful all original condition.
To...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Verner Panton Pantop Pendant in Grey Sand
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton Pantop Ø23 pendant. Designed in 1980, current production.
The elegant Pantop line was designed by Verner Panton in 1980, and has for a long time been a staple of the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
70s Swivel Chair By Arne Norell Möbel AB In Sturdy Olive Green Patchwork Leather
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Extremely comfortable swivel chair by Arne Norell For Norell Möbler AB in Sweden. The chair is upholstered with beautiful and sturdy olive green ( patchwork ) buffalo leather. The ch...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Scandinavian Modern Extendable Oval / Round Dinning Table, 1960, Denmark
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian Modern period round extendable dining table made in 1960s period, Denmark.
Stunning dining table has an elegant table feet and beautiful wooden pattern round and oval (t...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
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
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
Vintage 1980 Ekornes Stressless Recliner — Scandinavian Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Almelo, NL
Vintage 1980 Ekornes Stressless Recliner — Scandinavian Leather Lounge Chair
Experience timeless Scandinavian design and luxurious comfort with this Ekornes Stressless Leather Swiv...
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Mogens Voltelen for Niels Vodder 'Copenhagen II' Lounge Chair in Oak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Voltelen for Niels Vodder, 'Copenhagen II' lounge chair, model 'MV60', oak, leather, Denmark, design 1960, made 1960s/70s
The MV60 lounge chair, also known as Copenhagen II, ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'T 261/12' Chandelier in Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, chandelier, model 'T 261/12', brass, glass, Sweden, 1960s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this chandelier featuring twelve c...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Finn Juhl SW 96 Armchair in Teak, Oak and Cane, Søren Willadsen, Denmark, 1956
By Finn Juhl
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare armchair was designed by Finn Juhl in 1954, designated as model SW 96. It was produced by the cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen in 1956 and manufactured in very limited qua...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Oak, Teak
Henrik Blomqvist Tall Brass Table Lamp, Stilarmatur Tranås, Sweden, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking tall table lamp was designed by Henrik Blomqvist and produced by the Swedish manufacturer Stilarmatur Tranås in the 1960s. The lamp is marked with the manufacturers lab...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Carl Cunningham Cole Ceramic Floor Lamp, Algutsboda, Sweden, 1983
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare ceramic floor lamp was designed by British ceramic artist Carl Cunningham Cole. The piece was produced in 1983 in his own workshop located in Algutsboda, Swed...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Fabric
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy '9212B' Table Lamp in Brass and Leather
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, desk lamp, model '9212B', brass, leather, Finland, 1950s
Paavo Tynell was a pioneering Finnish designer who helped shape early 20th-century lighting in Fi...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy '9209' Table Lamps in Brass and Cane
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, 'Kypärä' desk lamps, model '9209', brass, cane, Finland, 1950s
A truly magnificent piece that scores highly on every design aspect: execution, material u...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Important Poul Volther Freestanding Sofa, Cabinetmaker Erhard Rasmussen, 1952
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare freestanding sofa was designed by Poul Volther and produced by the cabinetmaker Erhard Rasmussen in Denmark. This exact sofa was presented at The Copenhagen C...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Brass Böhlmarks Chandelier Supporting Large Opal Glass Tulip Vases Sweden 1940s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Eye-catching brass chandelier with bent arms carrying large tulip shaped vases. The vases are made of opal glass and all five in good condition. Each vase is 20cm / 7,9 Inches in hei...
Category
1940s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Opal, Brass, Copper
Danish floating writing desk in rosewood and chrome Denmark 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Very nice and elegant Danish executive desk by unknown designer, Denmark 1960. This desk expertly combines luxurious rosewood with sleek metal to create a striking piece of mid-centu...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
1930s Böhlmarks Swedish Ceiling Light in Satin Glass
By Bohlmarks
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Böhlmarks, ceiling light, satin glass, opal glass, Sweden, 1930s
This ceiling lamp, produced by the Swedish lighting manufacturer Böhlmarks in the 1930s, is a striking example of in...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Swedish Grace Side Table in Elm and Birch Wood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant side/coffee table was produced in Sweden in the 1930s. The design is marked by the square shape of the top and legs. The top is veneered in elm and birch wood, with a ce...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Birch, Elm
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan Chandeliers in Brass and Frosted Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, chandeliers, model ‘127’, brass, glass, Sweden, 1950s
Designed by renowned Swedish architect and designer Hans Bergström during the 1950s for Atelj...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Poul Henningsen PH5 Pendant in Hues of Orange 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Danish Wingback Lounge Chair in Moss Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wingback chair, velvet, beech, Denmark, 1940s
Meet the ultimate comfort piece: this large, generously shaped wingback armchair in a warm moss green colored velvet. This lovely loung...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Swedish Modern Brass Table Lamp by Aneta Belysning, Växjö, Sweden, 1970s
By Aneta
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking table was lamp was produced by the Swedish manufacturer Aneta in the town of Växjö in the 1970s. The elegant sphere shaped base is made of polished brass. The tall, con...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Dutch daybed in teak and wool with drawers The Netherlands 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped Dutch daybed unknown designer or manufacturer, The Netherlands 1960. This Dutch daybed from the 1960s seamlessly blends functionality with classic design, crafted fr...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
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
Sculptural Set of Four Danish Dining Chairs in Oregon Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four dining chairs, Oregon pine, fabric, Denmark, 1970s
Skillfully carved, these 1970s chairs from Danish origin have a kind of quiet, fairy tale quality; like something you ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Pine
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...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
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
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
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy '9225' Table Lamps in Brass and Leather
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, table lamps, model ‘9225’, brass, leather, Finland, 1950s
This '9225' desk lamp, designed by the master of lighting Paavo Tynell in the fifties, stands as...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Lisa Larson - Appeletrad 'Tile', Gustavsberg - 1970 - 1980s
By Gustavsberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description:
This tile of an apple tree by Lisa Larson is very rare. There exists a more common version of this tile which has a man and woman sitting in front of the tree, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic
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
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
1 of the 2 Stunning Ceramic Wall Lights, Denmark, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the Two spectacular circular ceramic wall lights, with beautiful accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s.
A unique and playful set, real statement pieces in the room.
...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Tan Brown Padded Leather Swivel Chair Göte Nassjö Sweden 1960s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A beautiful swivel chair made by Göte Möbler Nässjö Sweden , 1960s.
This Chair is upholstered with padded tan brown leather on a metal with a wood print swivel stand.
The chair is ve...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mogens Voltelen 'Copenhagen' Lounge Chair in Patinated Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Voltelen for Niels Vodder, lounge chair model ‘Copenhagen', beech, patinated leather, brass, Denmark, design 1936, made 1940s
The ‘Copenhagen’ lounge chair was designed by Mo...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bergboms G-31 Floor Lamp in Brass, Leather and Linen, Sweden, 1940s
By Bergboms
Located in The Hague, NL
This floor lamp was produced by Bergboms in Sweden in the late 1940s. The design is model G-31, as marked on the underside of the base.
It features a striking three-legged base that...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchairs in Leather for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ Armchairs in leather for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production.
As voluminous as it is comfortable, Armchair 400 was created by Alvar Aalto...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Swedish Brass Floor Lamp with Adjustable Arms, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
In the 1940s, Swedish lighting designers created iconic works which combined elegant Art Deco shapes with modern Scandinavian functionality. Their commitment to quality craftsmanship...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair Teak with Wool Cushions Armchairs by DHS Design Denmark 1980
By Dhs Designs
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Typical and beautiful craftsman lounge / easy chairs from the 1980's and designed and made by DHS Design from Denmark. Only the best materials and techniques are used for building th...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier Set of Eight 3758A Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier, set of eight dining armchairs, model '3758A' , horsehair, mahogany, brass, Denmark, design 1927, made 1950s
These dining chairs were des...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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
Pair of Stilarmatur Tranås Table Lamps with Josef Frank Shades, Sweden, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant pair of table lamps was produced by AB Stilarmatur Tranås in Sweden in the 1960s. Made of teak wood, the circular bases have an interesting hand carved arched motif thro...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Teak
Hans Brattrud for Hove Møbler 'Scandia' Lounge Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Brattrud for Hove Møbler, lounge chair model 'Scandia' in teak, metal, Norway, circa 1957
This chair was part of the Scandia series, designed by Norwegian designer Hans Brattru...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan Chandeliers in Brass and Frosted Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, chandeliers, model ‘127’, brass, glass, Sweden, 1950s
Designed by renowned Swedish architect and designer Hans Bergström during the 1950s for Atelj...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Peter Hvidt Daybed for France & Søn, Denmark 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Crafted by Peter Hvidt for France & Søn, this daybed exemplifies the clean and functional elegance that characterised Scandinavian mid-century modernism. Peter Hvidt, one of Denmark’...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Reupholstered Danish Sofa with Sculptural Frame and White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
In the manner of Viggo Boesen, sofa, reupholstered fabric, stained beech, Denmark, 1940s
This charming sofa is designed in the manner of Danish designer Viggo Boesen (1907-1985), w...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Very Large Paavo Tynell for Idman Monumental Chandelier in Brass Opal Glass
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Idman, grand chandelier, lacquered steel, opal glass, brass, Finland, 1963
This substantial chandelier, measuring 155 cm/61.02 in. in width, is designed by the accl...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Scandinavian Rocking Chair by Karl Axel Adolfsson for Gemla, 1950s
By Gemla
Located in Delft, NL
Designer: Karl Axel Adolfsson
Manufacturer: Gemla
Origin: Sweden
Period: 1950’s
Condition: Good with new upholstery
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
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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