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
Swedish Mid-Century Cabinetmaker Sofa, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Svensk design, “Swedish design”, is unquestionably a conventional and popular branding device, with many companies explicitly promoting their products as examples of god design, “good design”. But svensk design does not simply represent “good” design made in Sweden, it also projects a powerful, concrete rendering of a sort of essentialized “Swedishness” embedded in objects, such as this sofa.
Rounded out lines, unexpected curvature and innovative shapes from every angle define the design of this model. The aesthetic recalls classic English upholstered furniture...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Rare Børge Mogensen for Fredericia ‘Safari’ Armchair Cognac Leather Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, ‘Safari’ armchair model 2221, saddle leather, oak, brass, Denmark, 1960s
This rare armchair reminds of the classical foldable 'director-ch...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of Two Carl-Johan Boman Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin for Oy Boman Ab, 1940s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Carl-Johan Boman was a key figure in Finnish furniture design during the early 20th century. As the head of Oy Boman Ab, he played a pivotal role in shaping Finnish modernism with hi...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin
Leif Hansen "Model 62" Sofa for Kronen Møbelfabrikken, Denmark, 1960s
By Leif Hansen, Kronen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Leif Hansen’s Model 62 sofa is commonly referred to as the “Geisha” and was designed in 1959. This model is a strikingly elegant example of Danish modernism’s streamlined, luxurious aesthetic appeal to contemporary eyes.
This three-seater sofa is made of two types of exotic woods and dressed in a premium light fabric. Its character is created by three main elements: the visually sectioned, fully upholstered body, the wooden accents on the arms, and the distinctively shaped legs. It says a lot when a model is representative not only of a designer, but also of a manufactory. So is the case with this Geisha sofa...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Carl Malmsten 'Berg' Three Legged Side Table in Masur Birch, Sweden, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant side table was designed by Carl Malmsten in 1936 as part of his renowned Berg series, a collection of distinctive three-legged tables. The particular example shown here ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch
Erik Buck set of three bar stools in teak and leather Dyrlund Denmark 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Fantastic set of three bar stools designed by Erik Buck for Dyrlund, Denmark 1960. These bar stools embodies Danish craftsmanship with its simple yet elegant structure. Each stool is...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Swedish Safari Armchair in Natural Cognac Leather and Birch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nordiska Kompaniet, armchair, leather, birch, Sweden, 1950s
This elegant safari lounge chair is crafted from natural cognac brown leather, which has developed a beautiful patina ove...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Birch
Carl Malmsten Scandinavian modern easy chair 'Gamla Berlin', Sweden ca. 1940
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
Beautiful lounge or cocktail chair by the famous Swedish designer Carl Malmsten.
This elegant chair 'Old Berlin' has pretty rounded shape, padded back with tufted buttons.
With ligh...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Carl Malmsten "Samspel" Sofa for Ab Record, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This model “Samspel” sofa was first introduced at the exhibition at Röhsska Museet (the Swedish Museum of Design and Crafts) in Gothenburg in 1956. The model’s name means ‘interactio...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Wood
Mid Century Modern William Watting Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Dronten, NL
Elegant 1950s coffee table with original sandblasted edge glass top, designed by William Watting for Fristho, circa 1955. European walnut frame with brass hardware.
William Watting ...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rimbert Sandholt Brazilian Rosewood Dresser
Located in Dronten, NL
Exceptional small dresser designed by Rimbert Sandholt and manufactured by Glas & Trä Hovmantorp in Sweden. Made in Brazilian rosewood with architectural brass details.
Marked with l...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Upholstered Wingback Armchair, Scandinavia, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Throughout Scandinavia, there's a long history of pride in craftsmanship using natural materials like wood. This wingback design has a rich history and purpose; it is said that they ...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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 3949, original patinated leather, mahogany, Denmark, designed 1928, manufactured 1930s.
These dining ...
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1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Fritz Hansen Model "FH 8023" Wingback Armchair in Bouclé, Denmark, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Throughout Scandinavia, there's a long history of pride in craftsmanship which is especially true of Denmark and one of its most reputable furniture makers Fritz Hansen. This beautif...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Large Dining or Conference Table in Oregon Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Conference or large dining table, Oregon pine, Denmark, 1960s
Impressive in its size, this Danish table can be used in multiple settings. As a very large dining table to fit many r...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Mats Theselius Sven lounge chairs Sweden 1998
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This pair of 'Sven' armchairs, designed by Mats Theselius in 1998 and produced by Källemo in Sweden, epitomizes the seamless blend of modern industrial design and classic Scandinavia...
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
$8,478 / set
Yrjö Kukkapuro 'Karuselli' Lounge Chair in Brown Leather and Fiberglass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi, 'Karuselli' lounge chair, leather, fiberglass, Finland, 1960s.
Organic shaped lounge chair by Finnish designer Yrjö Kukkapuro. This chair consist of a moul...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Swedish Modern Adjustable Three Arm Floor Lamp in Metal, Brass and Silk, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare three arm floor lamp was produced in Sweden in the 1950s. The design is marked by the three individual arms, attached to the circular base.
The arms and base are made of a...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danish Sofa in Brown Leather and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, stained mahogany, Denmark, 1960s
This classic sofa of Danish origin features modest and subtle lines and shapes that emphasize the clear construction of the design. T...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara for Lukkiseppo 'Chaco' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Lukkiseppo, 'Chaco' armchair, leather, pine, brass, rope, Finland, design 1958, made 1959
We present an exquisite lounge chairs known as 'Chaco', meticulously...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Extendable Teak Dining Table by Henning Kjaernulf, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Nice extendable teak dining table by Henning Kjaernulr for Vejle Stole & Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s. The table has a minimalistic design with easy and good functioning extension. Th...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Swedish Three-Seater Conversation Sofa, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Swedish three-seater sofa recalls the distinctive curves of the Art Deco period, while material and cabinetmaking-wise being a true Swedish Modern design. Thanks to its curved shape, this sofa is exceptionally cosy and elegant, a statement piece that is also referred to as a conversation sofa...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB Limited Edition 'Rörligt Objekt' Folding Screen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB, limited edition 'Rörligt Objekt' folding screen or room divider, no. 30/100, patinated copper, wood, Sweden, after 1989
Designed by Mats Theselius for...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
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...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Alvar Aalto A110 Hand Grenade Pendant Lamps in Black with Brass Detail
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nice sleek hanging lamp designed by Alvar Aalto for the building of the Finnish Engineers Association and the council chamber of the town hall of Säynätsalo. The lamp with model...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swan Chair in Green Wool by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1958
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
This Swan chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 for the lobby and lounge areas of the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. The design contains no straight lines, making it look organic and soft despite its simplicity and strong architectural appeal.
Arne Jacobsen was a notoriously difficult man to work with, sarcastic and demanding, and even requiring his own staff to work around the clock rather than tend to their families. At home, he lined his cups and glasses in neat rows and ensured the children’s toys were stored out of sight. While redecorating, he had his family hold up picture frames for hours on end to make sure the final composition was just right.
Yet despite his peculiarities, Jacobsen was a well-rounded individual who enjoyed painting, studying nature and tending to saplings. He had a warm, self-depreciating sense of humour evident in his hand-drawn Christmas cards to close friends or his carefully considered statements on subjects close to his heart. As a child, he liked to play the clown and throughout adulthood he continued his boyhood antics – once donning a hollowed-out melon as a hat.
Oftentimes Jacobsen looked to escape the very thing he had helped to create: “I am choking on aesthetics,” he would say in private, where even the pastries he ate...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy '9209' Table Lamp in Brass and Cane
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
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...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kaare Klint Sofa Model 5011 Original Cognac Leather for Rud Rasmussen Denmark
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Three-seater sofa model 5011 in original leather and eight-legged ash base. Produced by Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers, Denmark. Minor marks on the frame, patina to the leather.
Shown at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild exhibition in 1935.
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...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Ash
Scandinavian Modern Sofa or Settee in Red Leather and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa or settee, leather, wood, Scandinavia, 1950s
A beautifully sculpted sofa in the style of Danish designer Arne Vodder. The high back is slightly curved and runs smoothly over in...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Dining Chairs in Mint Green Wool and Mahogany by Danish Cabinetmaker
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, wool, mahogany, Denmark, 1950s
An elegant pair of chairs, reflecting the design principles associated with Scandinavian Modern design. The chair shows similar...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Elizabeth' Armchair, Christensen & Larsen, Denmark, Late 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
The iconic 'Elizabeth' chair was designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in 1956 and was presented at the Copenhagen Cabinet-makers’ Guild Exhibition the same year. Originally known under model...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Teak
Danish Lounge Chair in Brown Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, brown leather, oak, Denmark, 1970s
This armchair is a prime example of Scandinavian Mid-Century design ideology. Clear in its appearance, use of neutral materials, and...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Scandinavian Angular Sofa in Brown Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, oak, Scandinavia, 1960s
Elegant and spacious four seat sofa made in Scandinavia in the 1960s. The design of this sofa is angular and sharp in its execution. It is very...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hans J. Wegner AP71 Lounge Chair, Oak and Graphic fabric for AP Stolen, Denmark
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful detailed and comfortable AP-71 Lounge Chair designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1968 for A.P. Stolen, Denmark. Solid oak (folding) frame with adjustable backrest and headrest in ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Oak
Danish Modern Coffee Table with Blue Tiles, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
During the 1950s, Denmark was at the forefront of the Mid-Century Modern movement, which emphasized simplicity, clean forms, and high-quality materials. This period was deeply influe...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Set of 2 outdoor glass wall lamps sconces by Lisa Pape Sweden , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Set of 2 globe glass wall lamps sconces by Lisa Pape Sweden , 1970s
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Jørgen Christensens Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Christensen, set of eight dining chairs, leather, oak, brass, Denmark, 1950s
Exclusive set of eight dining chairs designed by Danish designer and cabinetmaker Jørgen Christe...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Iconic Hans Wegner ‘Flag Halyard’ Lounge Chairs Early Edition Model GE225
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
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...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
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...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Carl Malmsten "Hemmakväll" Sofa for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1956
Located in Utrecht, NL
Carl Malmsten devoted his life to the renewal of Swedish craftsmanship, inspired to create furniture endowed with a creative simplicity, with functionality in mind and a high technic...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Poul Henningsen Ph5 Pendant in Monochrome White 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB Limited Edition 'Rörligt Objekt' Folding Screen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB, limited edition 'Rörligt Objekt' folding screen or room divider, patinated aluminum, wood, Sweden, after 1989
Designed by Mats Theselius for Källemo A...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Bent Beech Stackable Armchairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Simple, elegant solid bent beech armchairs. Functional, comfortable and smart design.
Stackable in stacks of up to 5 chairs, large quantity of 35 chairs available.
Excellent sustain...
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1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Beech
$495 / item
Mats Theselius model “Star” easy chair Kallemo Sweden 2009
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautifully shaped “Star” easy chair designed by Mats Theselius for Källemo, Sweden 2009. This iconic chair showcases Theselius’s unique approach to combining industrial design with comfort and luxury. The chair features a striking star-shaped, polished aluminum frame that supports a leather-upholstered seat, offering both visual impact and ergonomic support.
The high-quality leather is designed to age gracefully, developing a rich patina over time, while the aluminum frame adds a touch of modernity and structural integrity. The contrast between the sleek metal, white pearl back and the black leather creates a harmonious balance, making this chair both a functional seat and a statement piece. It is in very good original condition.
Perfect for contemporary or modern interiors, the Star easy chair exemplifies the innovative craftsmanship of Theselius and the exceptional quality for which Källemo is renowned. This chair is ideal for collectors or anyone looking to add a distinctive touch to their living space. An incredible catch!
Only 360 of these chairs are produced. This particular one is number 169.
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Mats Theselius is a Swedish furniture designer who was born in Stockholm in 1956. Theselius studied interior architecture at Konstfack in Stockholm from 1979 to 1984 and from 1995 to 1996 he was a professor at the School of Design and Crafts at the University of Gothenburg. The following year, Mats Theselius received the Bruno Mathsson Prize and subsequently created the well-known Bruno armchair.
During his successful career, several of Theselius' pieces of furniture have been recognized and his repertoire includes the Aluminium, Inox and Star armchairs, all of which are characterized by creativity, innovative design and in different ways stand out from the crowd. Mats Theselius is also behind the National Geographic cabinet...
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Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL38' Wall Sconce for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL38' Wall Sconce for Louis Poulsen. Designed in 1930. New, current production.
VL38 wall lamp is based on the original design of the VL38 table...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Fabricius & Kastholm Swivel Chair in Dark Brown Leather and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm for Kill International, swivel chair model 'FK 6725', leather, metal, Germany, designed in 1966
Wonderful 'Bird Chair' by designer duo Fabriciu...
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1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy '9602' Floor Lamp in Cane and Brass
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
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
Scandinavian Modern Bench in Chestnut Upholstery and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large bench, faux leather, teak, brass, Scandinavia, 1950s
A charming furniture piece exuding a sense of harmony and purity. The bench, with its rectangular shape, showcases an upho...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Grace Brass Table Lamp by C.G. Hallberg, Sweden, Early 1930s
By CG Hallberg
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking table lamp was produced by the C.G. Hallberg company in the 1930s. The decorative design is characterized by the bell-shaped body in solid patinated brass. Circular bas...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Borge Mogensen Drop-Leaf Dining Table in Teak for Soborg Mobelfabrik, Denmark
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Danish Modernism free-standing office desk or dining table by Borge Morgensen, made of fined teak top and beech frame, fitted with drop-leaves on ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Beech, Teak
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...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy Chandelier in Brass with Original Fabric Shades
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, chandelier, brass, fabric, satin glass, Finland, 1950s
This rare 1950s chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy embodies a kind of graceful functionalism t...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Carl-Axel Acking ‘Trienna’ Lounge Chair in Oak and Patinated Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl-Axel Acking for Nordiska Kompaniet, lounge chair model ‘Trienna’, oak, leather, Sweden, designed in 1957
This characteristic lounge chair was designed by the Swedish architect ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Børge Mogensen Bench or Coffee Table Model 5275 in Oak and Cane for Fredericia
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant and rare large model bench / coffee tables (Model 5275) designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stølefabrik, Denmark in the 50s.Solid oak frame with hand-woven cane all in ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cane, Oak
Verner Panton Peacock Lounge Chair for Plus-Linje Denmark Midcentury
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Consisting of a bowl shaped top and a cylindrical foot made from electrogalvanized stainless steel wire. The two parts are connectable with clips for a floor standing version. The bowl shaped top can be used separately and hung from the ceiling. The chair has 7 removable original seat cushions upholstered in grey woolen fabric.
Literature: Cara Greenberg, Op to Pop, New York, 1999, pp. 116 and 126 Alexander von Vegesack, Mathias Remmele, eds.
Verner Panton: The Collected Works, exh. cat., Vitra Design Museum, Weil am Rhein, 2000, pp. 9 and 246 Charlotte and Peter Fiell, 60s Decorative Arts, Cologne, 2000, p. 18.
A danish designer and architect who lives in Switserland, Verner Panton has worked in many areas and with many manufacturers, providing numerous designs.
Verner Panton studied at the Royal Danish Academy in Copenhagen and worked as an associate with Arne Jacobsen. He opened his own design office in 1955 and created the first single-form injection molded plastic chair in 1960, edited by Herman Miller in 1967. He created truly innovative futuristic furniture...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Model 2254 Lounge Chair by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Amazing lounge chair model BM-2254 Slædestolen designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, 1960s. This chair is adjustable in two different positions as can be seen on the...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
$2,988 Sale Price
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Rare Poul M. Volther Single Bed in Teak and Cane 1950s
By Poul Volther
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul M. Volther, single bed, teak, cane, Denmark, 1950s
This rare bed design is a creation of Danish designer Poul M. Volther, conceived in the 1950s. The bed strikes a balance betw...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Kaare Klint Safari Chair in Black Leather and Ash for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic pair Safari armchairs (model KK 47000) designed by Kaare Klint in 1933 and manufactured by Rud Rasmussen, Denmark. Ash wooden frame upholstered with black leather seat, back a...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Ash
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