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
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; 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: USA
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Birch, Nickel, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable birch, nickel-plated metal and fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions variable
Overall Dimensions (inches): 61” H x 9.5” W x 18.25” D
St...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Christer Heijl, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white and green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Christer Heijl and produced by Töreboda Keramik, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Elm, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, elm and off-white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions variable
Overall Dimensions (inches): 50” H x 33” W x 11.25” D
Stated dimensions i...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen "The Chair" Teak and Leather Round Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a rare and exceptional pair of JH 501 armchairs. Most commonly known as "The Chair", these chairs are expertly designed for style and comfort and exquisitely constructed fro...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Börne Augustsson, Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic blown glass vase designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Ture Berglund, Bottle, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass bottle designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansens Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Christer Heijl, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Christer Heijl and produced by Töreboda Keramik, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Wood "Milking" Stool
Located in Doraville, GA
A small primative stool with a formed seat, four legs and turned stretchers.
Not sure of the age of the stool, type of wood or where the stool was mad...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, wood and off white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions variable
Overall Dimensions (inches): 52” H x 9.5” W x 25” D
Stated ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A an off-white and green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal, opaline glass and brass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.75” H x 3.5” Diameter
Socket takes standar...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Uno Kristiansson, Floor Lamp, Pine, Rattan, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and rattan floor lamp designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson and produced by Luxus, Vittsjö, Sweden, 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 56.125” H x 14.75”W x 25.75” D
Stated...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Pine
Ture Berglund, Small Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A small blown glass vase designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansens Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Arthur Percy, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
By Gefle, Arthur Percy
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Arthur Percy and produced by Gefle, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Ture Berglund, Bottle, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass bottle designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansens Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Ture Berglund, Bottle, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass bottle designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansens Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Metal, Birch, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable birch, metal and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions variable
Overall Dimensions (inches): 58.5” H x 6.5” W x 22” D
Stated dimensi...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Niels Rasmussen Thykier, Table Lamp, Brass, Paper, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white waxed paper table lamp designed and produced by Niels Rasmussen Thykier, Denmark, 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.38” H x 15” Diameter
Bulb Specificatio...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Søholm Stentøj, Vase, Stoneware, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and brown-glazed stoneware vase produced by Søholm Stentøj, Denmark, 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Ib Kofod-Larsen Easy Chair Produced by Selig... Classic Danish Modern, DENMARK
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Ib Kofod-Larsen Easy Chair Produced by Selig... Classic Danish Modern, Stamped MADE IN DENMARK.,, Nice original condition, very minor splits to caning (see photo), also absent of or...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Nittsjö, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A white-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Ture Berglund, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass vase designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansens Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Small Console Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Scandinavian Modern rosewood console or small cabinet. Beautiful rosewood grain throughout two drawer cabinet on an ebonized and cane base. High quality construction and attention to...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
Scandinavian Modern Polished Brass Lamp by Bertil Brisborg for Bohlmarks
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian modern table / desk lamp by Bertil Brisborg for Bohlmarks, Sweden, circa 1950. Newly restored polished an lacquered brass, newly wired with 2 standard base sockets for u...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Nittsjö, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A white-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Designer, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A light-grey and brown-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Mid Century Modern Danish Chaise Lounge in Boucle with Wooden Arm Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful and extremely comfortable Mid Century Modern Danish Lounge Chair.
The modern lines and fabric keep this iconic look relevant in any home or space in the 21st Century. ...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Teak, Walnut
Nittsjö, Pitcher, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A black and beige-glazed ceramic pitcher designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Wilhelm Kåge, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed stoneware vase designed by Wilhelm Kåge and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Dresser by Brouer Mobelfabrik
By Brouer Mobel
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern dresser in rosewood manufactured in Denmark in the 1960's by Brouer Mobelfabrik.
This lovely piece, recently imported from Europe to Californi...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Ellis Berg, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
By Kosta Boda
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow tinted glass vase designed by Ellis Berg and produced by Kosta Boda, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Erik Mornils, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green and brown-glazed earthenware vase designed by Erik Mornils and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Harald Notini, Floor Lamp, Wrought Iron, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable wrought iron and beige fabric floor lamp, variation of model 15101, designed by Harald Notini and produced by Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions variable
Overall Di...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Mid-century Modern Danish Teak Credenza
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-century teak credenza with three sliding cabinet doors and three drawers opening to reveal an interior of teak with adjustable shelves.
Measurements
W 78,75'' x D 19,75'' x H 31''
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Ture Berglund, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass vase designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansens Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Bo Fajans, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
By Bo Fajans
Located in High Point, NC
A grey-glazed incised ceramic vase designed and produced by Bo Fajans, Gefle, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Ture Berglund, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass and white fabric table lamp, designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansen, Glass, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.5” H x 5.5” D
Stated dimensi...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Jerk Werkmäster, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed ceramic vase designed by Jerk Werkmäster and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A light grey and black-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Henning Kjaernulf Danish Mid-Century Carved Oak Lounge Chairs in Oak, 1970's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and sought after pair of lounge chairs by Danish Designer, Henning Kjaernulf made from quarter-sawn white oak and hand carved in brutalist style seeking inspiration from art & ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Wool
Börne Augustsson, Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic blown glass vase designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A white and green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Bruno Karlsson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and beige-glazed stoneware vase designed by Bruno Karlsson and produced by Ego Stengods, Sweden, 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Riihimäen Lasi, Vase, Glass, Finland, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue glass vase designed and produced by Riihimäen Lasi, Finland, 1930s.
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Nittsjö, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Designer, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Nittsjö, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Porceline Vase Designed by Carl-Mary Stålhane For Rörstrand
Located in Doraville, GA
A beautiful blue / green vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane (1920‑1990) for Röstrand Procelain Works
Stålhand started working for Rorstrand at the age of 18. Initially, he decorat...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Ture Berglund, Bottle, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass bottle designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansens Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Nittsjö, Pitcher, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed ceramic pitcher designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Ture Berglund, Bottle, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass bottle designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansens Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Motala Lervarufabrik, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed vase designed and produced by Motala Lervarufabrik, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Designer, Vase, Grey Glazed Stoneware, Denmark, 1987
Located in High Point, NC
A grey glazed stoneware vase designed and produced in Denmark, 1970s.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Ture Berglund, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass vase designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansens Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
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 $2,379.
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