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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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Period: Mid-20th Century
Brown Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s-1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 16.5 cm (6.6) high. It´s in mint condition and marked as 1:st quality.
Gunnar Nylund was born in Paris 1904 with parents...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Stoneware Bowl by Swedish Ceramist Rolf Palm, 1978
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique stoneware bowl with amazing glaze.
Made by Rolf Palm, in the artist's studio, Mölle, Sweden, 1978.
Excellent condition. Incised ’Palm / Mölle / G8’ and ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid-century Torbjorn Afdal Danish Rosewood Secretary Desk
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish secretary desk designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik, Norway, 1965. Crafted from Brazilian rosewood, the secretary desk ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 35.25” H x 18” Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulb
Number of Sockets: 6
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Extendable Oval / Round Dinning Table, 1960, Denmark
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian Modern period round extendable dining table made in 1960s period, Denmark.
Stunning dining table has an elegant table feet and beautiful wooden pattern round and oval (t...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Mid-Century Brass & Silk Flush Mount Model 20399, Idman Oy, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Karis, Nyland
Flush mount model 20399, manufactured by Idman Oy, 1950s. Original faded rose color silk fabric shade, brass details. Good vintage condition, some spots in fabric and minor brass pat...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
60s Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Armchair Lounge restored Scandinavian Modern
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Sensational Teak Chair, designed by Arne Wahl Iversen, made in Denmark, circa the 1960s. Danish control seal. Stamped.
New upholstery new cushion. Wood ha...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Scandinavian Grace, Pewter mirror, Sweden 1930s
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Copenhagen, DK
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN GRACE DESIGN
A beautiful decorative mirror in hand-made pewter, Swedish Grace, Sweden, 1930s.
A beautiful attribution to both modern and classic interiors.
Wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pewter
1960’s Scandinavian Modern Gudme Mobelfabrik Teak Expanding Dining Table
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage Scandinavian Modern Gudme Mobelfabrik of Denmark teak expanding dining or conference table with 2 leaves. This piece has been attributed based upon archived research including online sources, vintage documentation and catalogs, designer literature, and other materials however, it is not signed or marked in any way. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, the top has been refinished. There were a couple spots where the veneer was sanded through right on the edge where the 2 halves come together. They have been filled and colored. There are also a couple scratches that were so deep they can still be seen but not felt. It was given a topcoat of polyurethane. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1960’s.
Are you ready for a Delightful Danish Dining experience? We can help you achieve that!! This is a wonderful vintage Scandinavian Modern expanding dining table by Danish manufacturer Gudme Mobelfabrik in Denmark. It is beautifully comprised of a GORGEOUS teak frame and stands proud upon an incredible “boomerang” style pedestal base with solid teak legs and a bullnose edge. Let’s talk about the versatility of this Scandinavian Modern beauty! It comes with 2 leaves and adjusts from a smaller round shaped top to a larger rounded rectangular shaped tabletop AND as you add a leaf, the legs pull out incrementally with the leaves. You can add one leaf, or both depending on how much room you need. Talk about turning dinnertime into a spectacular, spacious dining experience!! It’s perfect for a growing family, someone who loves to entertain, or take it to the office as it is spacious enough to be used as an office or conference table. This Gudme Mobelfabrik table...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Poul Hundevad Vamdrup Danish Teak Expanding Rolling Tea Bar Cart
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Elegant Danish teak rolling cart with expanding top shelf.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
1960s Metallic Enamel Aqua Bowl by Emalox of Norway
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Emalox Aqua Aluminum Enamel Bowl Dish
Made in Norway MCM
2.25 h x 6 diameter
Preowned vintage condition
Refer to images
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Swedish Designer, Drop-leaf Table, Oak, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and wood inlay drop-leaf dining table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions with both leaves extended: 29.75” H x 61.5” W x 50” D
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Svend Aage Madsen Bow Front Desk in Teak for HP Hansen, Denmark Circa 1960's
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a beautifully curved front teak desk designed by Sven Aage Madsen. Incrediably elegant, this desk features beautiful tapered exoskeleton legs in Afromosia (African teak). Dra...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Modernist Rocking Chair, Soren Georg Jensen, 1950's
Located in London, GB
An absolutely classic Modernist rocking chair design by Soren Georg Jensen for Kubus, Denmark, circa 1950's. The teak frame has some outstanding shape profiles from all directions. F...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Important Paavo Tynell Chandelier Model 9062 in Perfortated Brass, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Helsinki, FI
An important chandelier by world renowned Finnish lighting designer Paavo Tynell. This exceptional lamp is built to impress and is made of full brass with eight perforated shades placed on a large ring held by four arms from the middle while still giving a floating illusion and lightness to the otherwise very heavy lamp. The shade bases penetrate the floating circle to each hold a spring like decoration that is synonym with Paavo Tynell designs along with the perforation on the shades.
This lamp, model 9062 is one of the few Paavo Tynell designs that can steal the show from his iconic snowflake lamps...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
Midcentury Brass and Stone Bowl by Saulo, Norway, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A stylish and heavy vintage Norwegian brass bowl with granite from the mines of Sulitjelma in the Norwegian region Laponia.
Made by Saulo / Sulitjelma Stein og Metall, Norway, 1960s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Granite, Brass
Adjustable floor lamp by Falkenberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Falkenberg
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great floor lamp produced by Falkenberg Belysning in Sweden during the middle of the 20th century.
Adjustable height. Good small size.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Green Bowl Argenta #1510, Wilhelm Kåge Fish, Scandinavian Modern, Dragon Fish
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely bowl of model Argenta 1510 designed by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg, this bowl is 21.5 cm (8.6") in diameter and about 5 cm (2") high. It has a lovely silver-decor of a drago...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
An Antti Nurmesniemi Sauna Stool for Palace Hotel, Helsinki 1952
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stool by Antti Nurmesniemi, designed for the sauna section of the Palace Hotel in Helsinki in 1952. Antti's version and interpretation of a stool brilliantly modernised the traditi...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Midcentury Swedish Sculptural Dresser, William Hinn
Located in Riverdale, NY
Wonderful curved and sculptural dresser or credenza from the 1950s Sweden with an exposed biomorphic frame of exquisitely hand-sculpted solid walnut...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Forsyth Bespoke Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman in California Sheepskin
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our authentic, upcylced Egg Chairs are some of our most popular designs.
This egg chai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin
Hans J. Wegner Early Stamped Carl Hansen & Son CH-24 "Wishbone" Chair, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare model "CH-24" / "Wishbone" chairs from the very early years of the Carl Hansen & Sons production of Hans J. Wegner's iconic chair. The condition of both chairs is amazing and th...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Ludvig Sturm Set of Ten Dining Chairs in Green Velvet, Sweden ca. 1948
By Ludvig Sturm
Located in Prague, New Town
Ludvig Sturm for Inrednings-Kompaniet AB, set of 10 Swedish Modern dining chairs, oak, Sweden, ca. 1948.
A large set of 10 Swedish Modern dining chairs in oak, designed by Ludvig St...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Pernilla Lounge Arm Chair in beech & black canvas by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden 1970
Located in Vorst, BE
Pernilla Lounge Arm chair. The seating surface consists of woven webbing slung between a frame of steam-bent beech. This particular chair comes in original black canvas webbing, whi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Canvas, Beech
Asea Elektroskandia Swedish Wall Lights in Patinated Copper and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Asea Elektroskandia, wall lights, brass, lacquered metal, Sweden, 1950s
These wall lights crafted from patinated copper and glass, are showcasing a design typical of mid-20th-centur...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
1940's Scandinavian Long Hair Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940's Scandinavian Curley Long Hair Sheepskin Lounge Chair.
NOTE: CHAIRS ARE PRICED SEPARATELY
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Pair of Carl-Johan Boman Lounge Chairs in Jade Green Velvet, Finland, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of easy chairs was designed by Carl-Johan Boman and produced by his company, Oy N. Boman AB, in Finland in the early 1950s.
The design is characterized by the curved ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Danish 1940s Lounge Chairs with Elmwood Armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very unique Danish 1940s lounge chair with nicely carved armrest in blond lacquered elmwood. Light elegant design in the style ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Elm
Danish Modern Teak Vanity
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Danish Modern teak vanity, circa 1960's. Solid trim and stunning book-matched veneer. Dovetailed drawers, sleek legs, and original swivel mirror in nice condition.
An unrestored it...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak, Mirror
Swedish designer adjustable floor lamp by Bergboms, 1960s
By Paavo Tynell, Bergboms
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful brass floor lamp made by the Swedish company Bergboms during the 1960s.
Adjustable height. Comes with a rattan shade.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Joseph Simon Earthcolored Stoneware Lantern Pendant, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern round cream glazed lantern / pendant with brown glazed circular perforations. Manufactured on the Danish island of Bornholm by Joseph Simon for Søholm Stent...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Set of 6 Georg Jensen USA Danish Modern Enamel Demitasse Spoons
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Danish Modern gilt sterling silver and enamel demitasse spoons. Made by Egon Lauridsen in Copenhagen, ca 1960. Each: Tapering stem with trefoil terminal. Fluted enamel doubl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Danish Modern Teak Vanity by Arne Vodder
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Danish Modern teak vanity designed by Arne Vodder, circa 1960's.s Solid trim and stunning book-matched veneer. Original glass surface, swivel mirror and elegantly splayed legs.
An u...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Sheepskin Wing Chair, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Fritz Hansen - Model 1672 Wing Chair
A large wing chair produced in Denmark in the 1940s by manufacturers Fritz Hansen. The square beech wood legs have been stained and oiled and th...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model GE-370
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair with loose cushions new upholstered with Hallingdal wool from Kvadrat
Frame of oak. With armrests.
Model GE-370, made by GETAMA.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs by Hans Brattrud, set of Six.
Located in London, GB
A set of six Hans Brattrud high back Scandia senior chairs for Hove Mobler. A classic example of excellent Scandinavian Modern design dating from 1958, this is one of the finest chairs to emerge from post war Norway and indeed Scandinavia. Timeless and simplistic organic forms echo the shape of the body, resulting in a comfortable chair. These chairs have been restored, repolished and reupholstered by our team of skilled craftsmen and women.
Architectural Digest (AD) have featured a similar set also in the September 2022 edition of rosewood chairs at Sienna Miller...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Rocking Chairs, Sweden, 1940s / 1950s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in LEWES, GB
A pair of rocking chairs, Sweden, 1940s / 1950s. In good structural condition. Reupholstered in a premium pure Alpaca fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Alpaca
Modern Saturnus Opaline Pendant, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern chrome pendants with satin-finished opal glass. These opal glass "Saturn" shaped spheres have a soft light partition.
6 pieces available. Dimension shade 45 cm- 4...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass
Mid-century Brutalist Iron Fire Screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna, Sweden
Located in Malmö, SE
Amazing cast iron midcentury sculpture / fireplace screen.
Designed by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna, Sweden 1960s.
Great original condition with signs of use and age.
Stamped 'OH'...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Nittsjö, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.0"H x 6.0"W x 6.0"D
All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Large Model A1967 Pendant, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, Mid 20th-Century
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Large model A1967 pendant, designed by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy, Mid 20th-century. Wooden slat shade with glare protection fabric. Brass counterweight. Good vintage con...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Finnish Opaline Glass and Brass Chandelier, MELVA, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Chandelier, manufactured by MELVA, 1950s. Opaline glass shades with brass frame. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Beautiful Scandinavian Modern design.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Superb pair of Danish late Art Deco Highback Lounge Chairs Carved Wood Armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb Danish late Art Deco early midcentury chairs from the late 1930's or early 1940s with spring cushions and beautiful open armrests and legs carved in solid stained Birch with g...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Beech
Sisal and Teak Pendant Lamp by Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and very rare pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design was very unusual.
The shape and the materials create a warm and very pleasant light.
Particularly beauti...
Category
1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Raffia, Plastic, Teak
Danish Mid Century Modern Stokke Lounge Chair in Rosewood Suede & Aliminum
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Uncommon lounge chair designed by Jens Quistgaard for Nissen Langaa in Denmark circa 1960's. Features a rosewood & aluminum frame with original olive suede cushions. All in all in gr...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Lars Holmström, Wall Light, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall light designed and produced by Lars Holmström, Arvika, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.75” H x 6” W x 1.75” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 7.5” H x...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Excepcional Brass and Copper Wall Ashtray by Hans Agne Jakobsson, Sweden 1960s
Located in Forest, BE
Exceptional brass and copper wall ashtray. It can be use a plant stand. Made of massive brass with wall fixture. You need two screws to fix it. The copper ashtray is made in one piece. It was cleaned by its previous owner but if you let it leave it will patinated soon. 26cm from the wall, diameter of the ashtray is 21.4cm and the height 5.5 cm.
_____________________________________________________________ Hans-Agne Jakobsson naît à Hvadhem sur l’île de Gotland en Suède. Menuisier de formation, il poursuit à Göteborg des études d’architecture qui lui permettent d’intégrer le département de design industriel au sein de General Motors. Très vite, sa passion du bois le rattrape et il s’oriente alors vers des créations plus artisanales. Il devient ainsi le collaborateur de designers célèbres tels que Carl Malmsten ou le très radical Werner West. De ces années d’apprentissage naît une profonde passion pour la lumière, la subtilité et la magie de l’éclairage. Installé dès 1950 à Markaryd dans le sud de la Suède, il propose ses créations dans sa boutique du centre-ville. L’anecdote raconte qu’un soir de Noël, trouvant son espace trop sombre, il crée dans l’urgence une suspension en pin. Son succès est tel qu’il décide de fonder en 1951 sa propre entreprise Hans-Agne Jakobsson A/B. La région de Markaryd est une région bordée de lacs et de bois sombres. Jakobsson ne s’inspire pas directement de la nature mais de l’atmosphère si particulière qui se dégage de ces paysages, où la lumière semble être en conflit perpétuel avec la nuit. Influencé par le modernisme, il s’intéresse également très tôt aux nouveaux matériaux qui apparaissent dans les années 1950. Le laiton le passionne tout particulièrement. Il l’associe naturellement au verre pour créer des modèles dont les plus monumentaux orneront les bâtiments publics, les salles de concert ou les églises. Il n’oublie pas pour autant les intérieurs de ses contemporains et crée de nombreuses lampes, lampadaires ou appliques n’ayant pour frontières que les limites de son imagination. Viendront au milieu des années 1960 les modèles en laiton et fils de soie qui connaissent un immense succès et propulsent Jakobsson parmi les créateurs les plus influents de sa génération. Le travail d’un autre grand créateur, le danois...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper
Rya Rug Mid-Century Modern with Shaggy Pile and Abstract Deisgn
Located in Ferrara, IT
Step into the world of luxury and comfort with our exquisite Rya Rug! This stunning rug has taken the interior design world by storm with its shaggy and colorful sensation that bring...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair of Rare Brass Paavo Tynell Wall Lights for Taito Oy, Finland, 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Paavo Tynell & Taito Oy - Scandinavian Modern
A rare and beautiful pair of Paavo Tynell brass wall lights, Finland, 1950s.
Model 94...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Illum Wikkelso 3 Seat Curved Sofa Model 450. Circa 1960. New upholstery.
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant and rare curved sofa "Model 450" designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Aarhus Polstermøbelfabrik in the 1960s. Denmark.
This important sofa shows an impressive curved shape perfect...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Danish Modern Adjustable High-Back Lounge Chair in Teak
Located in Dorchester, MA
Made in Denmark in the 1960s, this high-back teak-framed lounge chair features adjustable dowels that can be set in different positions, moving the seat forward and reclining the bac...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair with Ottoman in Loro Piana Nubuck Leather
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A beautiful, vintage Papa Bear Chair fully restored in the most luxurious nubuck leather from Italian label, Loro Piana. We chose this particul...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Set of Six Danish Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs att. to Arne Hovmand Olsen
Located in New York, NY
Set of six Danish Mid Century Modern dining chairs, constructed of solid teak with black vinyl seats and back rests. The set consists of four side, and two arm chairs - this design i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Naugahyde, Teak
'Tank chair' by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Alvar Aalto 'Tank' armchair. Produced in Finland, 1940s.
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 41” H x 16.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.25“ H x...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bernt Petersen Danish 1950s Mahogany Desk
Located in London, England
Bernt Petersen Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1950s
An exceptional 4-drawer desk from Danish designer Bernt Petersen and made by master cabinetmakers Rud Rasmussen. The legs, drawer f...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Märta Måås-Fjetterström Grodbla Tapestry, 1940's
Located in Uccle, BE
"Grodbla" (frog) created by Märta Måås-Fjetterström, is a beautifully handwoven flatweave tapestry from Sweden. Handmade in linen, it has a framed dimensions of H42 x W45.5 x D3 cm a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Linen
Set of Eight Hans J Wegner FH 4103 Heart Chairs in Teak & Oak Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare set of eight Danish mid century FH 4103 / "heart" wooden dining chairs in teak and oak by Hans J. Wegner produced by Fritz Hansen Denmark, 1950s. In good original and match...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Danish Walnut Shelving System Royal by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Walnut Shelving System Royal by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
This is a version of the Royal wall unit by Poul Cadovius with beautiful walnut veneered shelves. Designed in 1...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Hans Wegner Early Flag Halyard Chair with Sheepskin
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
An early c. 1950 Flag Halyard chair in very good vintage condition. Hans Wegner conceived this iconic design while lounging at the beach. We added one of our cozy, high loft Californ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Czechoslovakian Art Deco Walnut Storage Sofa, 1930s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A unique Art Deco storage sofa made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1930s. This elegant piece reflects the pre-war design sensibility and the craftsmanship typical of Central Eur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
White Konstrakta Porcelain Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A porcelain vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the 20th midcentury, the vase is of model "Konstrakta". It´s 10 cm high and 9 x 8 cm and in excellent condition excep...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Side/Radio Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Radio table/ side table, design Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Mid-20th Century. Patinated honey colored birch. Good vintage condition, patina an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch
1960s Scandinavian Modern Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Teak Ice Bucket
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Scandinavian Modern staved teak ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Decorative Coat Stand in Solid Pine, Danish Mid Century Modern, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
An intriguing sculptural coat stand with plenty of space for your jackets etc, all made in solid pine. Crafted by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1970s.
This simple and decorative des...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
1950s Ceramic vase by Gunnar Nylund
Located in New York, NY
1950s Ceramic vase model ARL by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden. In a good condition.
Dimensions: H 8 in. x W 3 in. x D 3 in.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Model 4/3 Table Lamp By Louis Poulsen Circa 1960s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Model 4/3 Table Lamp By Louis Poulsen Circa 1960s
- Chromed steel base and stem
- On/Off switch on the base
- Stepped steel shade
- Takes E27 fitting bulbs
- Designed by Poul Hennin...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Copper Pendant Ultra by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Morup Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
The scandinavian Modern Copper Ultra Pendant lamp was designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Mørup in the 1960s in Denmark and is a prominent example of Danish design from the mid-20...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
Set of 3 Danish Candlesticks, Solid Turned Rosewood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Two different heights 14.5cm and 20cm.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Fritz Hansen, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and red fabric lounge chair designed and produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, c. 1940s.
Seat Height (inches): 14”
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Brass Wall Candlesticks Holmström, Arvika, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These Wall Candlesticks was hand-sculpted in Arvika Sweden. The Candlesticks are made in brass by famous Holmström Arvika, these ones are signed on the back.
Gives a nice shine when...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 12” H x 5.7” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (in...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
'Japan Chair' by Finn Juhl
Located in Minneapolis, MN
The Japan chair by Finn Juhl, made by France & Dvorkesen. Upholstered in a soft black Tonus wool by Kvadrat. Old growth teak finished in oil, exposed brass hardware detailing.
P...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
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