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
Carl Fagerlund Table Lamp in Brass and Glass, Orrefors, Sweden, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Carl Fagerlund and produced by Orrefors in Sweden during the 1950s. The lamp is marked with the model number RD 1983 and "Orrefors Sweden" on a m...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Swedish Modern Armchairs with Green Upholstery, Sweden ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of Swedish modern armchairs stand out for its inviting shape and charismatic character, capturing the spirit of Scandinavian design. The soft lines and thoughtfully balance...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
$797 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Aubergine Holmegaard Hanging Lamps by Michael Bang, 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
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
1960s Hall Chest / Side Board Model "Casino" by Engström Mystrand Tingströms
By Engstrom Mystrand, Tingströms
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely beautiful Scandinavian oak hall chest / sideboard, the famous model "Casino" with black lacquered oak tops by Sven Engström & Gunnar Myrstrand by Tingströms in Sweden.
All...
Category
1960s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Hans Brattrud 'Scandia' Lounge Chair in Walnut for Fjordfiesta
Located in Tilburg, NL
Hans Brattrud 'Scandia' Lounge Chair in Walnut for Fjordfiesta. Designed in 1959. New, current production.
Easy chair in laminated lacquered walnut and satin chrome swivel base. Pri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Walnut
Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius Chandelier in Aluminum
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Juhl Fabricius, aluminum, Denmark, design 1963, later production
Designed in 1963 by the Danish duo Jørgen Kastholm and Preben Juhl Fabricius, this striking...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Executive Free Standing Desk in the Style of Bodil Kjær, 1960
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Executive Free Standing Desk in the Style of Bodil Kjær, Denmark, 1960s
Striking and architectural, this exceptional mid-century executive desk was crafted in Den...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
1950s Teak Buffet, Credenzas By Carl Löfving & Söner, Sweden
By Carl Löfving & Söner
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Extremely beautiful and high quality buffet cabinet / credenzas with seven drawers and an extendable shelf allover in very good condition designed by Kurt Karlsson for Löfvings & Sön...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Armchairs with Elm Legs, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The term Swedish Modern was quickly established as a reinterpretation of modernity during the 1940s, and in the new Swedish Modern style, early and square functionalism was replaced ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Elm
$12,500 / set
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy '9225' Table Lamps in Brass and Leather
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
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
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy 'Concerto' Chandelier in Brass and Amber Glass
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, chandelier from the 'Concerto' series, model '9029/4', brass, glass, metal, Finland, 1948
This majestic chandelier is designed by the master in the fields...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Erik Buch Dining Chairs for Orum Mobler, Denmark, 1960s
By Erik Buch
Located in Almelo, NL
Dining chairs by Erik Buch for Orum Mobler, Denmark, 1960s
As rare as they are aesthetically sensational, this set of eight dining chairs by Erik Buch for Orum Mobler is in 100% o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood
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
Pair of Sten Wicéns Armchairs in Pierre Frey Fabric and Elm, Sweden, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was produced by Sten Wicéns Möbelindustri in Sweden in the 1950s.
The elegant design is characterized by its rou...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Elm
Lisa Larson Ceramic Cat Figurine Gustavsberg, Sweden
Located in Delft, NL
Lisa Larson ceramic cat figurine Gustavsberg Sweden.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Teak Side Table with Magazine Storage, 1960s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Mid-century teak side table from Denmark, dating to the 1960s, featuring practical storage compartments for magazines and newspapers. The design includes a sliding panel that reveals...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Carl-Axel Acking Attributed Cabinet in Elm, Oak and Brass, SMF Bodafors, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare cabinet was produced by AB Svenska Möbelfabrikerna in Bodafors, Sweden in the late 1940s. The striking design is attributed to Carl-Axel Acking, one of the leading des...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Bo Wretling for Otto Wretling Lounge Chair in Bicolor Purple Pierre Frey Mohair
By Otto Wretling, Bo Wretling
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bo Wretling for Otto Wretling, lounge chair, Pierre Frey Teddy mohair, Umeå, Sweden, 1930s
Designed by Bo Wretling and produced in the Otto Wretling workshop, this rare lounge chair...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Chandelier in Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, chandelier, model T-493/6, brass, glass, Sweden, 1960s
This exquisite chandelier, designed by Swedish designer Hans-Agne...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Four Arm Brass Chandelier, Model 1444, Taito OY, Finland, 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare four-arm chandelier was designed by Paavo Tynell in the early 1930s. It was produced by Taito Oy in Finland and is documented in Taito's catalogue as model number 1444.
Th...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Substantial Modular Library in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular bookcase or library, pine, Denmark, design 1928
Intriguing and substantial modular library by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is cons...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
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
Børge Mogensen Bookcase in Oak with Open Shelving
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for C.M. Madsens Fabriker under FDB Møbler, bookcase, model '154', oak, Denmark, 1964
FDB and Mogensen aimed to revolutionize furniture design by prioritizing the nee...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Iconic Hans Wegner ‘Flag Halyard’ Lounge Chair Early Edition Model GE225
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner, ‘Flag Halyard’ lounge chair model ‘GE225’, rope, steel, dark green lacquered steel, leather, wood, sheepskin, Denmark, 1958
This ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Hans Wegner Ox Lounge Chair AP 46 and Ottoman AP 49 by AP Stolen, Denmark 1960s
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Hans Wegner, the Ox chair AP 46 and stool AP 49 in black leather by AP-Stolen, Denmark. One of Hans Wegner’s most important chairs, this piece was created as an extension of the ideas used in the Cow Horn Chair and the Bull Horn Chair. Its Special feature is the large headrest that spreads out on each side. Combined with the wide arms, it provides sitting comfort. The Ox chair is also the essence of masculinity and was chosen for Mike Myers portrayal of Doctor Evil in Austin Powers...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Poul Kjaerholm 1953 Molded Aluminium Chair
Located in Dronten, NL
Very important molded aluminum chair designed in 1953 by Poul Kjaerholm.
This chair was owned by the sister of Poul Kjaerholm and the chair is pictured in Catalogue Raisonné by Micha...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius 'Grasshopper' Chaise Longue in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius for Kill International, 'Grasshopper' lounge chair, model FK87, leather, canvas, chrome-plated steel, Germany, 1965.
The FK87 'Grasshopper' chaise...
Category
1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair by Alf Svensson
Located in Dronten, NL
Lounge chair model Contour-Set 327 by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier AB, Sweden.
Adjustable in three different positions, very comfortable!
Marked with the original label at the...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Oak
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
Rare Otto Schulz Floor Lamp in Birch Wood, Josef Frank Shade, Boet, Sweden, 1928
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare floor lamp was designed by Otto Schulz and produced by his company Boet in Gothenburg, Sweden in 1928. The elegant design is exemplary for the Swedish Grace style with...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Birch
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
Sculptural Markslöjd Floor Lamp in Beech Wood, Sweden, 1960s
By Markslöjd
Located in The Hague, NL
This floor lamp was produced by Markslöjd in Kinna, Sweden, in the 1960s. It bears the Markslöjd label and model number on the underside of the base and on the brass fitting.
The de...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Lisa Larson Ceramic Cat figurine Gustavsberg Sweden
Located in Delft, NL
Condition: Mint
Period: 1970’s
Origin: Sweden
Dimensions: 12cmW, 10cmH, 4,5cmD
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Stoneware Floor Lamps by Inger Persson for Rörstrand, Sweden 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Inger Persson, a renowned Swedish ceramicist, began working for Rörstrand in 1959 at just 22 years of age. She then became a leading designer for the company, during a time when Swed...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Exceptional Ludvig Sturm Solid Oak Sideboard, Inrednings-Kompaniet Malmö, 1948
By Ludvig Sturm
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional sideboard was designed by Ludvig Sturm and produced by Inrednings-Kompaniet AB in Malmö, Sweden in 1948.
The sideboard is entirely made of solid oak wood. The exte...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchair in Fabric and Lacquered Birch for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production.
This price is for a Tank chair in fabric upholstery and clear la...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Märta Blomstedt Sofa, Finland, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare sofa was designed by Märta Blomstedt and produced in Finland in the 1940s. The sofa has been fully reconditioned and newly upholstered in a w...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Birch
Scandinavian Modern Rectangular Coffee Table in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, oak, Scandinavia, 1960s
This simplistic coffee table is crafted from oak, dating back to the 1960s. The design showcases clean lines and minimalist elegance, character...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Set with Table, Bench, Set of Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining room set consisting of a dining table, bench, and pair of chairs, solid beech, Scandinavia, 1980s
This expansive dining room set is a rare find, distinguished by its exceptio...
Category
1980s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Beech
Uppsala Armaturfabrik Model "59402" Table Lamp, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The mid-century modern era, spanning from the 1940s to the 1960s, brought a new approach to lighting design, emphasising simplicity, functionality, and the use of new materials. This...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bruno Karlsson Ceramic Table Lamp, Ego Stengods, Sweden, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Bruno Karlsson and produced by Ego Stengods Ateljé in Sweden during the 1960s. The lamp is signed with the manufacturer's name and the designer's...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen Model "E1296" Table Lamps, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen was a Danish designer who is best known for his wide collection of lighting fixtures. A licensed ornamental metalworker, Holm-Sørensen started his design car...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Poul Kjærholm PK71 Tables for E. Kold Christensen
Located in Dronten, NL
Great set of black nesting tables model PK71 designed by Poul Kjærholm for Ejvind Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1957-1982.
These tables are the unmarked early 1960 production.
They ha...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Leather "Papa Bear" Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
An original “Papa Bear” chair designed by Danish design master Hans J. Wegner for the furniture maker A.P. Stolen in the 1950s. While Wegner is primarily known for his inventiveness;...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
'Paprika' Ceramic Vases (3) by Anna-Lisa Thomson - Upsala Ekeby, Sweden
Located in Utrecht, NL
Impressive and rare set of 3 vintage ceramic 'Paprika' (peppers) vases by Swedish designer Anna-Lisa Thomson (1905-1952).
Dark brown ceramic vases, worked with Sgraffito technique ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Poul Kjærholm PK62 Porsgrunn Side Table, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare Poul Kjaerholm PK62 side table with frame of brushed chromed steel, original top of Porsgrunn marble. Designed by Poul Kjaerholm 1968 and made by E. Kold Christensen, marked wit...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Steel
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Elizabeth' Chairs in Original Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ib Kofod-Larsen, lounge chairs model U-56 'Elizabeth', oak, red leather, Denmark, designed in 1956
A pair of armchairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in 1956. These are Kofod-Larsen hi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
$24,500 / item
Paavo Tynell Chandelier in Brass and Parchment, Model 9001, Taito Finland, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare chandelier was designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito Oy in Finland in the 1940s. The model is number 9001/5. The brass frame with 5 arms, supported b...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Sofa with Dark Green Upholstery, Scandinavia 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Scandinavian countries have achieved world-wide renown by incorporating a modern aesthetic into their traditional craft industries. Resulting from this, era-defining pieces with an u...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Swedish Modern Möllers Armaturer Two Arm Floor Lamp in Metal, Brass, Teak, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare floor lamp was produced by Möllers Armaturer in Eskilstuna, Sweden, in the 1950s. The lamp is marked with the manufacturer’s initials, M.A.E., and ‘Eskilstuna’ on the under...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Carl Malmsten 'Båstad' Side Table in Mahogany, Erik Johansson, Sweden
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant side table was designed by Carl Malmsten in 1951 and is known as the Båstad model, named after the town where Malmsten's close friend, the iconic textile artist Märta Må...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen Rare ‘Architect’s Desk’ in Teak and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, writing desk, model 'JH571', teak, oak, metal, Denmark, 1953
Out of all the desks that Wegner designed, the ‘JH571‘ is the most 'Wegnerian'. This...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rainer Daumiller Set of Six Dining Chairs in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savværk, set of six dining chairs, solid pine, Denmark, 1970s
Designed by Danish designer Rainer Daumiller, these dining chairs showcase the natural b...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 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, blown glass, Sweden, 1960s.
Charming wall light executed in copper with a blown glass s...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
Pair of Carl Malmsten “Oskar” Armchairs for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Oskar” armchair was designed in 1939; a busy year for Carl Malmsten as he also participated in the New York World Fair. It was at this fair where the expression “Swedish Modern”...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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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Gilt Horse