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
Set of six Danish dining chairs in walnut and wool Denmark 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Set of six beautiful shaped dining chairs by unknown designer or manufacturer, Denmark 1960. This set of Danish dining chairs showcases the harmonious blend of walnut wood and wool, ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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
Arne Vodder Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Ivan Schlechter, sofa, patinated leather, teak, Denmark, design 1953, manufactured late 1950s-1960s.
Elegant two-seat settee in admirable cognac leather and teak b...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hans J. Wegner for Getama 'Cigar' Stool in Solid Oak with Green Cushion
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Getama, 'Cigar' ottoman, model 'GE240S', oak, fabric, Denmark, design 1955
Designed in 1955, this Cigar ottoman is a creation by Danish master Hans J. Wegner for ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Yngve Ekström Lamino Easy Chair by Swedese in Walnut and Sheepskin
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Tilburg, NL
Yngve Ekström Lamino Easy Chair by Swedese in Walnut and Sheepskin 'Off White'. New, design from 1956.
The Lamino by Yngve Ekström is one of the m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut
Beige / Creme Leather Lounge Easy Chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Sweden 1970s
By Nelo, Ake Fribytter
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Scandinavian Modern beech bentwood lounge chair designed by Ake Fribytter and manufactured by Nelo in the 1970's upholstered with beige / creme leather and in allover good and very c...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Minerva daybed by P. Hvidt & O. M. Nielsen for France & Son, Denmark 1950s
Located in ECHT, NL
Iconic design from mid century Denmark. A three seater sofa from the "Minerva" range. Designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen. Manufactured by France and Daverkosen. The so...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Poul Volther Sofa / Daybed in Oak and Pierre Frey Fabric, Gemla, Sweden, 1955
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare daybed / sofa was designed by Poul Volther and produced by Gemla Fabrikers AB in Sweden, 1955. This particular model was named Diva and numbered 981. The base is in solid oak wood and can be folded down to create a (day)bed. The cushions have been completely renewed and are upholstered in a striking pink and white jacquard fabric...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Cotton, Jacquard, Wood, Oak
Sven Wejsfelt Ceramic Table Lamp with Josef Frank Shade, Gustavsberg, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Sven Wejsfelt and produced by Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden in the 1960s. The lamp is marked with the maker's initials "SW" on the bottom of the b...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen 'PK20' Lounge Chair in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, lounge chair model 'PK20', leather, chrome-plated steel, Denmark, 1968
A sleek, modern design that embraces clean lines and curvaceous shapes,...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson Super Circular Dining Table
Located in Dronten, NL
Early 1970s example of a Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson super circular dining table with white laminate top.
Legs in chromed steel, made by Fritz Hansen.
In very nice vintage condition ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Verner Panton Pantop Ø23 Pendant in Warm Yellow
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
Rimbert Sandholt for Ateljé Glas & Trä Nightstand or Cabinet in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rimbert Sandholt for Ateljé Glas & Trä, night stand / cabinet / side table, oak, Sweden, 1960s
This charming cabinet is designed by the Swedish designer Rimbert Sandholt. This piece...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
A Pair of Brass and Opal Glass Wall Lamps, Scandinavia ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Most of the stunning classic designs from the turn of the century to the 1960s, termed "mid-century", captured the imagination of the world, especially the work of Scandinavian and N...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Pair of Hunting Chairs Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, pair of hunting chairs, model '204', leather, oak, Sweden, 1954
Swedish hunting chairs designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson in the fifties. This ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Axel Larsson Sideboards in Elm and Birch, SMF Bodafors, Sweden, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of sideboards/ chests of drawers was designed by the Swedish designer Axel Larsson. They were produced by SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken in Bodafors, Sweden in the 1940s. T...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch, Elm
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Set of Four 'Red Chairs' in Original Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, set of four dining chairs, 'The Red Chair', model 4751, original patinated leather, mahogany, brass, Denmark, designed 1933, manufactured 1930s.
These...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
1950s Scandinavian Modern Sofa in Muted Green Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, wool, beech, Scandinavia, 1950s
This Scandinavian-modern sofa from the 1950s embodies a quiet elegance rooted in the design language of mid-century Northern Europe. The sofa’s...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Beech
Pair of Green DL/30 table lamps by Linnemann-Schmidt for Palshus, 1960s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A pair of Model DL/30 table lamps made by Annelise and Per Linnemann-Schmidt for Palshus in the 1960s. The colour of both handmade decorated lamps is Green with Blue details. They ha...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Clay, Pottery
Hans J. Wegner PP203 dining chairs in Mahogany and Red Leather for PP Møbler
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Exceptional set of eight dining chairs designed in 1969 by Hans J. Wegner for PP Møbler, Denmark. The chairs are made with exceptional craftsmanship from solid mahogany (no longer av...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Floor Lamp by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno Oy, Finland
Located in Dronten, NL
A beautiful floor lamp from the 1950s, with a bronze soft gloss enameled aluminum shade.
Designed by Lisa-Johansson Pape and manufactured by Orno.
The top of the shade is covered w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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
Pair of Kurt Østervig Sheepskin Lounge Chairs, Rolschau Møbler, Denmark, 1958
Located in The Hague, NL
This pair of rare lounge chairs was designed by Kurt Østervig and produced by the Danish manufacturer Rolschau Møbler in 1958. The design is characteri...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Oak
1970s Swedish Side Table in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Side table, pine, Sweden, 1970s
This side table, featuring a solid and sturdy appearance, is meticulously crafted with clean, straight lines, embodying the simplicity characterist...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Arne Jacobsen Swan Sofa in Grace Walnut Leather for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1958
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic design from 1958 by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen Denmark (known now as the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel). This (re-)edition of the Swan Sofa (Model 3321) wa...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Danish Dressing Table in Navy Blue Leather and Red Lacquered Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dressing table, leather, glass, wood, Denmark, 1940s.
With a dark blue leather surface with red lines this dressing table has a rare texture and appearance. The front with two stora...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Glass, Wood
Carl Malmsten "Berlin" Three-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Berlin” three-seater sofa is “Malmstenesque” to its core. Designed in 1960, this sofa shows the designer’s predilection for traditional Swedish craftsmanship. Rejecting strict f...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Alf Svensson and Yngvar Sandström B-024 pair Brass Table Lamps for Bergboms
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Pair of elegant brass B-024 table lamps, designed by Alf Svensson and Yngvar Sandström for Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s. Very good overall original condition with normal signs of use. The...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian wooden tripod Stool in the style of Ingvar Hildingsson Sweden 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful Scandinavian low tripod stool in the style of Ingvar Hildingsson, Sweden 1970s. Solid wood stained in a warm dark brown color and in very good condition. Seat diameter is 2...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Anne Boysen 'Moonsetter' Light Sculpture and Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Anne Boysen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Anne Boysen 'Moonsetter' light sculpture and floor lamp for Louis Poulsen. New, current limited production in series of 100.
The sculptural floor lamp in chrome-plated aluminium has a rotating disc that allows customisation of the reflection of the glare-free light emitted by the LED light source elegantly submerged in the frame. The disc rotates 360° around its own axis and is white on one side and reflective on the other. Tilted towards the white side, the light becomes soft and diffuse, whereas the opposite chrome side reflects the light panel directly for a completely different expression. The light is directed according to the position of the disc. The surroundings are mirrored in the frame...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Verner Panton Pantop Ø23 Pendant in Matt White
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
Yngve Ekström Lamino Easy Chair by Swedese in Oak and Sheepskin 'Sahara'
Located in Tilburg, NL
Yngve Ekström Lamino easy chair by Swedese in Oak and 'Sahara' Sheepskin. New, design from 1956.
The Lamino by Yngve Ekström is one of the most ic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Vamdrup Stolefabrik Armchair in Teak and Orange Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vamdrup Stolefabrik, armchair model 'VS 231', teak and orange fabric, Denmark, 1960s.
The armchair with a solid teak frame, raises a handsome original orange upholstery seat. The f...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Rainer Daumiller Armchairs for Hirtshals Savvaerk
Located in Almelo, NL
Scandinavian Modern Rainer Daumiller Armchairs for Hirtshals Savvaerk, Set of Four, Denmark, 1970s
This striking set of four Scandinavian Modern armchairs was designed by Rainer Dau...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Mid Century Modern Extendable Table by Axel Einar Hjorth, Macassar, 1930
Located in Dronten, NL
This beautiful Scandinavian Modern extendable dining table or writing desk is designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for NK in the 1930s. The base and extension leaves are lacquered in a won...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch, Macassar
Kaare Klint Sofa # 5011 in Original Cognac Leather Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1940s
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Two-seater sofa model 5011 in original cognac leather and six-legged mahogany base. Produced by Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers, Denmark. Minor marks on the frame, patina to the leather. Back covered in original canvas.
Shown at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild exhibition in 1935. Signed with manufacturer’s label to underside: (Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier).
Kaare Klint is widely recognized as the father of Danish modern design. It is hard to overstate his influence. He developed an entirely new analytical approach to furniture design that his students at the Danish Academy of Art would emulate for years to come, yet was also inspired by historic designs from various cultures, modernizing and re-interpreting classic pieces for new generations.
Literature: Gorm Harkær, Klintiana: “Kaare Klint”, vol.2, pg 94.
Kaare Klint (1888-1954) is regarded as the founding father of Danish Modernim. As an architect, furniture designer and leading professor at the Department of Furniture Design at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, Klint established the principles of modern Danish furniture by combining a profound appreciation of traditional construction techniques with a modernist emphasis on function and a rejection of ornaments.
Klint’s design was always based on relentless research; he never compromised. Every piece had to fulfill its purpose, be completely clear in its construction with dimensions and proportions corresponding to the human body and display materials and craftsmanship of the highest quality. Logic, often using a mathematical system of measures, and a constructive way of thinking were the foundation of Klint’s philosophy of furniture design. Like many of his contemporaries, counting Le Corbusier and Walter Gropius, he advocated standardization and functional requirements and dismissed the use of all ornamentation. But Klint realized his vision in wood and leather, using traditional craftsmen and working methods and often finding inspiration in historical models. In this way, he charted the course for an alternative Nordic Functionalism that idealized the workshop and the collaboration between furniture architects and cabinetmakers as opposed to the factory.
Kaare Klint’s first major work was a collaboration with his mentor, the architect Carl Petersen. In 1914 they were commissioned to design furniture and fixtures for Faaborg Art Museum. One of the highlights to emerge from this commission was the Faaborg chair, a light and elegant chair with clear references to classical furniture. The construction and proportions of an 18th century English Chippendale chair was also clearly visible in the famous Red Chair, designed in 1927 for the lecture hall at The Museum of Arts and Crafts (now Design Museum Denmark), but with its straight back deprived of all unnecessary decoration and its beautiful Niger leather, the Red Chair was far from an imitation. Other important works include The Propeller Stool (1927), The ‘Mix Chair’ designed in collaboration with his pupil Edvard Kindt-Larsen in 1930, the Safari Chair (1930), The Deck Chair (1939 and The Church Chair designed in 1936 for the Bethlehem Church in Copenhagen. Also noteworthy are Klint’s well-proportioned cabinets and wardrobes...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Sculptural Pair of Gustav Axel Berg Armchairs in Beech and Wool, Sweden, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was designed by Gustav Axel Berg in the late 1940s. The chairs were manufactured by Berg's own company AB G.A. Bergs in Sweden.
The striking design is ma...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Beech
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Pair of Armchairs in Oak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, pair of armchairs model 3237, oak, leather, Denmark, 1964
This pair of armchairs reminds of the classical foldable 'director-chairs', yet ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Three-Seater Sofa in Blue Mohair Upholstery by Jørgen Christensen, Denmark 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
It was in Denmark that Modernism reigned between the 1920s and 1960s and produced the most iconic pieces of furniture. The Danish modernist movement was shaped by two influences. The...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Karl Ekselius sculptural coffee table rosewood J.O.C. Sweden 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Striking coffee table designed by Karl Ekselius and produced by J.O. Carlsson (J.O.C.) in Sweden 1960. A superb example of Scandinavian craftsmanship and modernist sensibility, the t...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Swedish Modern Floor Lamp with Table & Turned Orb Arm, Late 1930s
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional sculptural floor lamp was crafted in Sweden in the late 1930s, representing a rare example from the transitional period between Swedish Art Deco Functionalism and th...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Beech, Birch, Elm
Finn Juhl Armchair BO-46 - 1st. Original Savak Fabric Upholstery
Located in Utrecht, NL
A rare and early example of armchair model BO-46 by Finn Juhl for Bovirke Denmark. Arm chair model BO-46 was designed by Finn Juhl in 1953 based upon his earlier designed chair model...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Danish Lounge Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1960s
Sculptural egg-shaped lounge chair made in Denmark in the 1960s. This wingback chair is a wonderful example of Scandinavian design, featur...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Hans Agne Jakobsson Chandelier Model T434/15 in Brass and Glass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
This elegant chandelier was designed in the 1960s by the Swedish interior and furniture designer Hans Agne Jakobsson. His philosophy was to create a soft glowing light that should ab...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
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Danish Oak Daybed with Upholstered Mattress and Pillow, Denmark, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This gorgeous daybed with oak legs was inspired by classic Danish furniture design and simplicity. ‘Danish Modern’ is a recognized term around the world, standing for the characteris...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Boréns Swedish Pendant Light in Brass with Counterweight
By Boréns Borås
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Boréns, ceiling light, lacquered steel and aluminum, brass, Borås, Sweden, 1950s/60s
This pendant lamp, produced by the Swedish lighting manufacturer Boréns during the 1950s–60s, pr...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
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...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
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
Poul Kjaerholm PK 80 daybed black leather E. Kold Christensen Denmark 1960s
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
PK 80 was one of the most sophisticated works from this period by Kjaerholm. Its striking proportions, the elegance of its materials and connections, and the beauty of the large welt...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Falkenbergs Belysning Pair of Black & White Wall Lamps, Rotating Shades, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of wall lights was produced by Falkenbergs Belysning in Sweden in the 1960s. The lamps are marked with the manufacturers initials 'FLB' inside the backplate.
The desi...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal
Mogens Lassen 'Egyptian' Coffee Table, Teak and Brass, A.J. Iversen, Denmark
Located in The Hague, NL
This iconic 'Egyptian' table was designed by Mogens Lassen in 1940. This particular table is the rare large version in solid and veneered teak wood, produced by the cabinet maker A.J...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish Bench in Birch by Nesto Möbel AB, Sweden 20th Century
By Nesto
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish and Scandinavian designers of the 20th century often took inspiration from the beauty of natural world, translated into their use of organic elements in interior spaces. This...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch
Poul Henningsen PH5 Pendant in Brass 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pukebergs Glasbruk Table Lamp in Emerald and Red Marbled Glass, Sweden, 1920s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was produced by Böhlmarks in Sweden in the 1920s, with the glass base crafted at Pukebergs Glasbruk, which was owned by Böhlmarks at the time. This series of mar...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Glass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Three Legged '195' Side Table in Teak, Åhus, Sweden, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare side table was designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in the early 1950s. Known as Model 195, it was produced by his own company, Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB, based in Åh...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Adolf Relling & Fredrik Kayser 'Fireplace' Armchair in Oak, Dokka, Norway, 1958
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant armchair, designed by Adolf Relling and Fredrik Kayser in 1946, is a rare model also known as 'Kaminstolen,' which translates roughly to "fireplace or stove chair." This...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Rainer Daumiller Set of Eight Armchairs in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, set of eight dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s
These armchairs by Danish designer Rainer Daumiller have multiple stunning features. The viv...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Rare Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Pair of ‘Safari’ Armchairs Cognac Leather Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, pair of ‘Safari’ armchairs model 2221, saddle leather, oak, brass, Denmark, 1960s
This rare pair of armchairs reminds of the classical fol...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Orrefors Pendant in Etched, Diagonal Checkered Glass, Swedish Modern, 1950s
By Orrefors
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking glass pendant was produced in Orrefors, Sweden, in the 1950s.
The design features a sandblasted glass shade in a matte, translucent frosted white color. The geometric,...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker Armchairs in Lelièvre Bouclé, Oak and Teak, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare set consisting of two armchairs and a matching stool were produced by a Danish cabinetmaker in Roskilde in the mid 1950s.
The design of the armchairs is marked by the sligh...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Linen, Upholstery, Oak, Teak
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