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 for Fritz Hansen Set of Six 'Oxford' Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, set of six 'Oxford' desk chairs, metal, fabric, Denmark, design 1965, later production
These classic executive office chairs feature a medium high ba...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Green Linen 'Läckö' Armchair by Ingemar Thillmark for OPE Sweden 1960s
By Ingemar Thillmark, OPE
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful lounge chair " Model Läckö" designed by Ingemar Thillmark and manufactured by OPE Möbler in Sweden. Upholstered with the original deep padded green linen fabric which is ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Linen, Beech
Frits Henningsen Wingback Chair in Walnut and Green Rubelli Fabric, 1930s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare wingback chair was designed and made by Danish cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen in the mid-1930s. The particular model was exhibited at the 1933 exhibition held at the Industr...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Chenille, Upholstery, Walnut
A Large Luxurious Sheepskin Bean Bag, Made in Denmark, Filling Included
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Indulge in the epitome of relaxation with this exquisite sheepskin bean bag, meticulously crafted from premium New Zealand wool and handcrafted in D...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin
Rastad & Relling 'Bambi' 56/2 Lounge Chair in Solid Walnut for Fjordfiesta
Located in Tilburg, NL
Rastad & Relling 'Bambi' 56/2 Lounge Chair in Solid Walnut for Fjordfiesta. Designed in 1956. New, current production.
Lounge chair in solid walnut or oak with a seat and back in embroidered leather.
The Bambi Lounge chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Dyrlund Flip Flap Lotus Dining Table Denmark 1960
By Dyrlund
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning large sized round flip flap lotus top dining table designed and manufactured by Dyrlund, Denmark 1960. This table can be extended from a 110 cm diam...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Wall Light in Copper and Smoked Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Scone, metal, copper, glass, Scandinavia, 1960s
This beautiful wall lamp, made in Scandinavia in the 1960s, features an angled design that adds an interesting dimension to the piece...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Copper
Series Seven Desk Chair 3117 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
Mid-Century Modern office chair model 3117 with wheels and adjustable seat height. Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Produced 1978, marked with label underneath the seat.
...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Iconic Hans Wegner ‘Flag Halyard’ Lounge Chairs Early Edition Model GE225
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Getama, ‘Flag Halyard’ lounge chairs model ‘GE225’, rope, steel, dark green lacquered steel, leather, wood, sheepskin, Den...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Swedish Modern Sofa with Stained Oak Frame and in White Upholstery, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The mid-20th century marked a transformative period in interior design and architecture, with the rise of movements such as Scandinavian modernism forever influencing design history....
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy '9602' Floor Lamp in Cane and Brass
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, '9602' floor lamp, brass, cane, Finland, 1950s
Beautiful 'Chinese Hat' floor lamp designed by Finnish master Paavo Tynell. This piece of lighting is very ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Extra Large Glass Shaped Table Lamps with Silk Lampshades
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
A unique Minimalist timeless design. Each extra large glass table lamp features a green exceptional transparent shaped base with a solid walnut wooden foot with old brass accents and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy ‘5061’ Table Lamp in Brass
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
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
Richard Jensen & Kjaerulff Rasmussen Extendable Dining Table in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Richard Jensen & Kjaerulff Rasmussen for A. Hansen & Søn, extendable dining table, teak, Denmark, 1950s.
This extendable dining table designed by...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Rainer Daumiller Pair of Armchairs in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, pair of dining chairs, solid pine, Denmark, 1970s
This pair of armchairs by Danish designer Rainer Daumiller has multiple features. The vivid...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Rosenthal Paper bag vase by Tapio Wirkkala , 1970’s
By Rosenthal
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 10,5 cm H, 6,5cm W, 6cm D
Condition: Mint
Material: Porcelain
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Six-Arm Brass and Opal Glass Chandelier, Sweden ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The best qualities of Swedish mid-century light fixtures are most often their atmospheric light and disciplined, functionalist design. With a focus on craftsmanship, materials, and c...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Green Linen 'Läckö' Armchair by Ingemar Thillmark for OPE Sweden 1960s
By OPE, Ingemar Thillmark
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Lounge chair " Model Läckö" designed by Ingemar Thillmark and manufactured by OPE Möbler in Sweden.
Upholstered with the original deep padded green linen fabric which is in very good...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Linen, Beech
Blue Olof Ottelin 'Jumbo' Armchair, Keravan Stockmann Finland, Late 1950s
By Olof Ottelin, Dedar
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare armchair was designed by Olof Ottelin in 1958. The model was named 'Jumbo' and was produced under model number 174 by Keravan Stockmann in Finland. The Jumbo was not only O...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Linen, Beech
Markslöjd Pair of Oval Table Lamps in Solid Pine, Organic Modern, Sweden, 1960s
By Markslöjd
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking pair of table lamps was produced by the manufacturer Markslöjd in Sweden in the 1960s. The lamps are marked with the manufacturer's sticker 'Markslöjd Kinna' just below...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Scandinavian Wingback Lounge Chair in Grey Upholstery and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, new upholstery in Kvadrat fabric designed by Paul Smith, teak, Scandinavia, 1950s
Comfortable Scandinavian lounge chair with a wingback and sculptural armrests. With t...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Poul Henningsen 'PH 4½-4' Glass Pendant for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen 'PH 4½-4' glass pendant for Louis Poulsen.
Poul Henningsen designed the three-shade system back in 1925-1926. The first lights using the system were designed by PH in cooperation with Louis Poulsen for an exhibition in Paris. This partnership continued up until his death in 1967. Throughout his life, PH sought to create glare-free light, direct light where it was most needed, and create soft shadows, using incandescent bulbs as a light source.
The PH 4½-4 Glass Pendant is a member of the three-shade family which numbers 30 lights today, including three for outdoor use. Thus PH did not just design a light, but an entire system – around a thousand different models have been produced over the years. This wide selection consisted of table, floor and wall lamps, as well as a number of different chandeliers...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
lllum Wikkelso Capella lounge chairs in teak Niels Eilersen Denmark 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped pair of lounge chairs model Capella designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, Denmark 1960. These well-crafted chairs feature a solid teak wooden frame and has ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of Danish Wingback Chairs in Camel Beige Mohair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, wood, mohair, Denmark, 1950s
Bulky Danish armchairs with new mohair upholstery. The chair features low armrests and a backrest with two wings that gently fram...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Erik Buch Set of Four 'Captains' Armchairs in Oak and Red Upholstery
By Erik Buch, Ørum Møbler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Erik Buch for Ørum Møbler, set of four 'Captains' armchairs, in oak and fabric, Denmark, 1957.
Set of four sculpted dining chairs in solid oak. These chairs show the characteristic...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Danish Three Seat Sofa in Umber Leather and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, mahogany, Denmark, 1960s
This model evokes the timeless elegance of Borge Mogensen's designs. With three spacious seats, it provides ample room for relaxation. The we...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Erik Tidstrand for Nordiska Kompaniet Desk Lamp with Green Shade
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Erik Tidstrand for Nordiska Kompaniet, desk lamp, model '29595', lacquered steel, brass, walnut, copper, Sweden, 1930s
This desk lamp, designed by Erik Tidstrand for Nordiska Kompa...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper, Steel
Wall Lamps "Bo" by Jørgen Bo for Fog og Mørup, Denmark 1960s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of wall lamps of Fog & Mørup production were designed by architect and designer Professor Jørgen Bo. Like the architect/designer’s other creations, these wall sconces are b...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Danish Patinated Leather Safari Chair, Denmark, ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The design of this remarkable chair sis based on a long tradition of safari chairs. From Eileen Gray to Kaare Klint and Elias Svedberg, a lot of great designers have made versions of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Danish Customizable Lounge Chair by H.W. Klein
By H.W. Klein
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Henry Walter Klein for Bramin, lounge chair, black leatherette, wood, Denmark, 1960s.
Robust and comfortable lounge chair by the Danish designer H.W. Klein. The slightly curved shap...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Unique Jacob Kjaer Sofa in Original Niger Leather and Mahogany
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jacob Kjaer, sofa, original Niger leather, brass, stained mahogany, Denmark, 1930s
Exemplifying the quintessential essence of Danish design of the thirties, this rare sofa by Jacob...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Danish Extendable Dining Table in Oregon Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Extendable dining table, Oregon pine, Denmark, 1970s
This 70s Danish dining table carries a quirky confidence and warm personality. Made from Oregon pine, its surface is broad and f...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Elsa Gullberg Armchair in Taupe Velvet and Elm, Sweden, Late 1930s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare armchair was produced by AB Elsa Gullberg in the late 1930s. The organically shaped arms of the chair and the carved, tapered legs give the chair a sculptural and modern feel. The chair is upholstered in a taupe/grayish velvet fabric, the legs are in solid elm wood.
This design was exhibited at several important exhibitions at the time: Liljevalchs, Stockholm 1936, Paris World Fair 1937 and at Vi Bo in Ribbershus, 1938. The architects Rolf Engströmer...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Elm
Rare Fredrik Schriever-Abeln Sofa in Pine and Dark Green Bouclé, Sweden, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare sofa was designed by Fredrik Schriever-Abeln in the 1960s. This particular model named 'Condor' was produced in Sweden. Schriever Abeln's Condor range consisted of the...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine, Bouclé, Upholstery
Preben Fabricius BO 750 coffee table Bo-Ex Denmark 1970
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Gorgeous model BO 750 coffee table designed by Preben Fabricius for Bo-Ex, Denmark 1970. The table has a wenge wood top with a black slate tile in the middle, supported by a matte ch...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Slate, Steel
Scandinavian Rustic Dining Table in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining table, pine, Scandinavia, 1950s
This dining table captures the aesthetic sensibilities associated with designers Carl Malmsten, Göran Malmvall, and Axel Einar Hjorth. With it...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Large vintage teak highboard made in the 60s
Located in Breda, NB
Large vintage teak highboard made in the 60s.
Dimensions:
Width: 250 cm
Depth: 46.6 cm
Height: 141.8 cm
The cabinet has small traces of use consistent with its age.
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Ax Arm Chair by Peter Hvidt for Fritz Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
Armchair designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard–Nielsen and produced in 1963 by Fritz Hansen, Denmark. The chair is press shaped in laminated beechwood, the seat is upholstered w...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Birch, Teak
Mats Theselius for Källemo Exclusive Chaise Longue in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mats Theselius for Källemo, chaise longue, leather, wood, steel, Sweden, 1992
Limited edition daybed. This chaise longue was designed by Sw...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Erik Ole Jørgensen Sofa
Located in Dronten, NL
Very rare two-seat sofa, most likely a one-off, designed by Erik Ole Jørgensen for Georg Jørgensen & Søn, Denmark, 1960. All original natural suede upholstery in nice vintage conditi...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Danish freestanding symmetric desk in teak Denmark 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful freestanding writing desk in the style of Arne Vodder, HP Hansen and Arne Wahl Iversen, Denmark 1960. This desk is a superb representation of 1960s Danish craftsmanship. Co...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Finn Juhl Rare Desk for Bovirke in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for Bovirke, desk, model ‘BO 69’, teak, metal, brass, Denmark, design ca. 1953, made late 1950s
Finn Juhl conceived this rare version of the desk model ‘BO 69’ in the late 1950s. Bovirke first produced a model after a design by Juhl in 1953. This was a teak version with four polychrome painted wood...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Chandelier in Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, chandelier, model T 746/8, brass, plastic, Sweden, 1960s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this chandelier with eight cylindri...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage 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
Nanna Ditzel 'Mondial' Sofa Getama Denmark 1968 CHOOSE YOUR OWN UPHOLSTERY
By Nanna Ditzel, GETAMA
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Unique opportunity for a custom upholstery project in a wool fabric of your choice, contact us for further details and fabric possibilities
Nanna Ditzel 'Mondial' Sofa 1968
Getama edition from 2000
Very comfortable, I tried it myself and this is one of the best sitting sofa...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Poul Kjaerholm PK63a E Kold Christensen Denmark 1968
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Striking coffee table model PK63a designed by Poul Kjaerholm and manufactured by Ejvind Kold Christensen, Denmark 1968. In 1968, Poul Kjærholm set o...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier Set of Four Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier, set of four dining chairs, fabric, mahogany, brass, Denmark, design 1928, made 1950s
These dining chairs were designed in 1928 and made ...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Danish Wingback Chair in Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, fabric, beech, Denmark, 1950s
This archetypical wingback chair of the 1950s is both extremely comfortable and pleasing to the eyes. The armchair is upholstered in a fine...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Poul Cadovius Abstracta shelving unit teak Denmark 1960
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Introducing the elegant 'Abstracta' free standing shelving system, a stunning example of minimalistic design by Poul Cadovius, manufactured by Royal System in Denmark in 1960. This t...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Swedish Modern Five Arm Chandelier in Brass and Studded Opal Glass, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking chandelier was produced Sweden in the late 1950s. The fixture consists of a ceiling cup and central brass stem with the five brass arms attached to the lower centre. The distinct shades are made of a matte white opaline glass. The three-dimensional studded pattern of the glass gives the shades a beautiful and interesting texture, both when the lamp is turned on and off. Other noteworthy details include the brass finials and the middle part of the stem in black lacquered metal. The high quality of the production and the originality of the design are exemplary for the Swedish Modern lighting...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy '9209' Table Lamp in Brass and Cane
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, 'Kypärä' desk lamp, model '9209', brass, cane, Finland, 1950s
A truly magnificent piece that scores highly on every design aspect: execution, material us...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair Black Leather Padded Model 'Siesta' Dining Office Chairs By Ingmar Relling
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful and rare set of two, 1960s, black leather 'Siesta' dining / office chairs designed by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa in Norway.
Both chairs tufted leather seats and backrests...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
1970s Tubular Armchair Designed By Tord Bjorklund Upholstered With Black Leather
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Black leather armchair, model Klinte, designed by Tord Bjorklund, for Ikea in Sweden in the 1970s. The chair has a thick leather upholstery and a chrome steel frame.
This 'Klinte' c...
Category
1970s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Finn Juhl 1960 Diplomat Chair in Rosewood
By Finn Juhl
Located in Dronten, NL
Distinguished Diplomat Chair in rosewood designed by Finn Juhl and manufactured by Cado.
All original vintage condition, marked with silver Finn Juhl label.
Fabric and foam are worn...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
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
Scandinavian Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
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