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
'Le Roi Bench' by Norr11 Smoked Ash and Rattan
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
'Le roi Bench' by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Dimensions:
W. 120 CM D. 35 CM H. 42 CM
W. 47.24" D. 13.78" H. 16.54 "
Finishes ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Ash
Danish Modern Sideboard by Jacob Kjær, Denmark, 1940s
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Stockholm, SE
Grand sideboard by designer and cabinetmaker Jacob Kjær, made from mahogany with decorative round brass drawer handles. All of the drawers contain felted utensil racks for organizing...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Holger Johansson Large Chandelier in Brass and Glass, 1960s
Located in Prague, New Town
Large chandelier, designed by Holger Johansson. Produced by Westal in the 1960s. Made from brass, smoked glass shades.
This impressive chandelier measures 233 cm (7.64 ft) in heigh...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
1960s, Danish armchair, light green furniture velour, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish armchair. Light green furniture velour, beech wood, brass springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. The seat is a litt...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Seat height: 12.5”
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Grace Club Chair, 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful curved Swedish modern club chair, 1940s, in original chartreuse velvet with dark stained beech legs and nailed trims, some wear, staining and fading to the fabric.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Hans Wegner Model GE 375 Lounge Chair in California Sheepskin, Two Available
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
With gorgeous patinaed oak, custom California sheepskin cushions, and a finishing touch of beautiful leather for the headrest, this Hans Wegner lounge chair is incredible. And so com...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Oak
Stunning Danish oak bookcase shelf Øresund Børge Mogensen Karl Andersson & Söner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Danish bookcase shelf Øresund by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner. Beautiful white oak 4 section bookcase by Børge Mogensen. Has 2 Adjustable shelves with corner wa...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Erik Fleming, Art Deco pewter table lamp, 1930s
By Erik Fleming
Located in Uppsala, SE
Pewter Art Deco table lamp designed by Danish designer Erik Fleming for Swedish manufacturer Norrhammars bruk, marked N.B. This example is ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pewter
Swedish Designer, Nesting Tables, Birch, Oak, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of three dark-stained birch and oak veneer nesting or side tables designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Each table has different dimensions:
Largest table Dimensions: 22...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch, Oak
1960s, Danish 3-seater sofa, cherry-red furniture velour, ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Cherry-red furniture velour, ash wood legs, springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured by D...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Ash
Danish Midcentury Lounge Chair in Tan Leather Tacks and Lose Canvas Cushions
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb and unique Classic Danish 1950s lounge chair. The chair has a nice stance and strong presence for its size and is solid and sturdy while being superbly comfortable. The chair...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Fagerhults Belysning, a pair of mid-century brass pendant lamps, Sweden, 1960s
By Fagerhult
Located in Forserum, SE
Swedish mid-century pendant lamps crafted by Fagerhults Belysning. Constructed from brass, they boast a distinctive funnel-shaped design with six candle holders mounted on a loose brass. Fagerhults Belysning was founded in the mid 1940’s by Bertil Svensson, who built a floor lamp shaped as a question mark to his mother in 1943 as a Christmas gift. Encouraged by his mother, he soon started serial production and one lamp after another was created in the small factory. In the 1950’s, Fagerhult gained recognition for the iconic ‘Festival’ chandelier...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Coffee Table by Severin Hansen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This classic coffee table was designed during the 1960s by Severin Hansen for the Danish manufacturer Haslev Møbelsnedskeri. The geometric table is made of precious rosewood in a war...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
1960s lb Kofod Larsen Solid Teak Wood Extension Dining Table Denmark
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sleek Scandinavian modern solid teak dining table made in Denmark 1960s
Teak extension dining table designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik.
Superior craftsmanship with ad...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Grandfather Clock 1965 in Teak
Located in Handewitt, DE
Arne Hovmand-Olsen, conical shaped Grandfarher clock 1965. With brass hands and brass hour marks. Inside with shelfes. Made in teak.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Aino Aalto Cabinet Model 216, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Cabinet Model 216, designed by Aino Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s. Birch and painted birch. Good vintage condition, patina and minor wear consis...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch, Paint
Never Used 1´st. Edition Verner Panton Flowerpot Pendant Light in Original Box
Located in Knebel, DK
Never used 1970´s 1´st. Edition Verner Panton Flowerpot Pendant Light in Original Box designed for Louis Poulsen in 1969.
For more than 40 years this pendant with it´s original elec...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Customizable Dining Table 'Tree', More Sizes, More Finishes
By DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
'Tree' Dining Table designed Jacob Plejdrup for DK3
Solid wood tabletop and steel legs
Handmade in Denmark
Model shown on main picture:
Wood: Oak
Dimensions: 300 cm
Table height: 7...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Wastepaper bin in walnut by Einar Barnes, PS Heggen, Norway, 1960s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Wastepaper bin designed by Einar Barnes. Produced in Norway by PS Heggen during the 1950s. Made from laminated walnut and teak wood. Good vintage condition with age related wear and ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Raw Copper Outdoor Sconce
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' raw copper outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in raw copper insi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
Carved Solid Pine Wood Chandelier by Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Karis, Nyland
This ceiling lamp was produced in Sweden in the 1970s by Solbackens Svarveri.
Frame is crafted from solid pine wood, featuring disc-shaped carved elements.
The lamp is in overall g...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Pale Rose
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 pendant for Louis Poulsen in monochrome pale rose.
Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the PH 5 remains the bes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Danish Wingback Lounge Chair in Moss Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wingback chair, velvet, beech, Denmark, 1940s
Meet the ultimate comfort piece: this large, generously shaped wingback armchair in a warm moss green colored velvet. This lovely loung...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Danish Modern Sabre Table Model AT-314 by Hans Wegner, 1950's
Located in Uccle, BE
This is a rare and early sabre leg oak Hans J. Wegner dining table AT-314 with two drop-leaves, cross-legs and stretchers of brass. Designed by Wegner 1950 and manufactured by cabine...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large 'Ripls' Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Ripls' Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen.
Louis Poulsen set out to create a lamp which was discrete – yet also an experience. Fro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Lisa Johansson-Pape 'Lisa' Floor Lamp for Innolux Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Lisa Johansson-Pape 'Lisa' floor lamp for Innolux Oy.
Originally produced in the 1950s by Orno, this newly authorized re-edition of the iconic lamp is made by Innolux in Finland usi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair Holm Sorensen Kastrup Triple White Glass & Teak Tri-Star Hanging Pendants
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Danish Modern Pair Svend Aage Holm Sørensen for RAAK teak tristar white Kastrup glas B-1101A Hanging Lamps, C. 1962. Featuring a suspended tri star Teak framework with three-tiered hanging Horn shaped White satin opaline Kastrup glass cone shades capped in Teak. With white cords and caps. Shades measure (16.5H x 5.5D). Kitchen. Dining. Hallway. With Kastrup Glas, Made in Denmark paper label. As seen in RAAK catalogue 5, 1962, page 27...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Milk Glass, Teak, Glass
Monumental “Chamotte” Floor Vase by Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
A strikingly sculptural and rare floor vase designed by the renowned Swedish ceramicist Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby in 1957. This piece, model number 2306, is part of the celeb...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Iconic Alvar Aalto 3-legged Stool Model 60 In Birch, Artek 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Artek stool in birch and beautiful dark patina, designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in the 1960s. The model 60 stool is perhaps the most well known Aalto design and has...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch
Green Glass Pendant Lamp By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Vienna, AT
Square shaped green glass and clear glass (inside) both connected with a teak pole. Designed in the 1960s by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks in Sweden. Light grey tinted glas...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Table Lamp Model B-138 in Brass with Fringes, Markaryd 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful example of the Hans-Agne Jakobsson table lamp model B-138 in brass and string fringes. The lamp stands at over 60cm and is quite presentable. The fringes add a soft playf...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Round Swedish Ceiling Lamp Pendant in Wool Fabric by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish mid century round ceiling pendant lamp in metal and fabric by Hans-Agne Jakobsson produced 1960s. In good original condition with a newer wool fabric shade.
Dimensions...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Beds by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Denmark, 1950's
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Set of two beds in Teak and Rattan by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960’s.
Beds: we all need them! We spend important hours in them...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Pine stool by K. J. Pettersson & Söner, Sweden 1970s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare stool made by K. J. Pettersson & Söner in Storvreta, Sweden, during the 1970s.
Long misattributed to Axel Einar Hjorth.
Minimalist design in pine wood.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Johannes Andersen CFC Silkebørg Smile Coffee Table, 1950s Denmark
Located in Miami, FL
Johannes Andersen CFC Silkebørg Smile Coffee Table, 1950s Denmark
Offered for sale is a teak "Smile" coffee table by Johannes Andersen and Johannes Andersen and C. F. Christensen ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
1960s Shelving System, WHB
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful shelving system in teak veneer from the 1960s. The system consists of five black metal ladders, four containers with sliding doors and one shelf and twelve shelves.
Qualit...
Category
1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Danish Modern Brown Leather Easy Chair & Ottoman Set from Berg Furniture
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This vintage armchair and ottoman were produced in Denmark by Berg Furniture during the 1970s. These were upholstered in brown leather wit...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
heavy 7kg Modernist Sculptural 44cm Brutalist Bronze Candleholder, France 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Brutalist candleholder
Origin:
France
Material:
solid bronze
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage candleholder, was produced in the 1970s in F...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Desk 'JFK' by Norr11, Dark Smoked Ash
Located in Paris, IDF
'JFK' Home Desk
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for NORR11
Dimensions:
H. 76 cm x W. 130 cm x D. 65 cm
Model shown: Dark Smoked Ash Wood
Aluminium legs in matte black finish
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With its pure and simplistic design, the 60s inspired JFK Desk...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Danish Søholm Small Table Lamp by Einar Johansen, Blue Glaze Mid-Century
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Small stoneware table lamp by Einar Johansen for Søholm Stentøj, Denmark, circa 1960s.
The sculptural shape and the glossy dusty blue glaze which turn into brown at the edges gives t...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware, Fabric
Danish Modern Teak Rocking Chairs by Holger Georg Jensen for Tonder Mobelvaerk
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Danish modern teak rocking chair by Holger Georg Jensen for Tonder Mobelvaerk, circa 1950s. The chair has a striking Danish design with solid teak frame and original uphols...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Ystad Metall, vase in brass, Swedish Modern mid1900s.
By Ystad-Metall
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful vase in brass in the style of Art Deco, Scandinavian mid-1900s.
By Ystad Metall, Sweden.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Hans Wegner CH23 Side Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful oak and teak side chairs model CH23 for Carl Hansen & son by Hans Wegner. this timeless design one of the well known designs of dining chairs. they feature oak frames with ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Oak, Teak
Swedish Lounge Chair by Gustav Allert
Located in New York, NY
1930s Swedish Lounge Chair by Gustav Allert. Beautifully exposed wooden frame with organic curves and a generous wing like back. Currently upholstered in a pale blue wool fabric. Fra...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Holmegaard Sonate Aubergine Coulored Glass Pendant by Michael Bang, 1978
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Scandinavian Modern Pendant in Aubergine-colored glass by Holmegaard.
The glass Sonate pendant is designed by Michael Bang for Holmegård Glasværk. The pendant is mostly in dark aube...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
1960s Kai Kristiansen Fully Restored Customizable Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Rosewood dining chairs with adjustable swivel backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
The chair have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that make it fit i...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Boho Tiered Side Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
Introduce a piece of refined Mid-Century Modern design into your home with this exceptional Vintage Boho Tiered Side Table. Crafted from rich, warm-toned wood, this captivating accen...
Category
Late 20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Bronze Vase by GAB
By GAB
Located in Long Island City, NY
Patinated bronze vase by GAB. Sweden, Circa 1930th-40th.
Marked by manufacturer.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of easy chairs by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Mobelfabrik, Denmark 1960s
Located in Ranst, VAN
Beautiful set of two easy chairs designed by Grete Jalk for Glostrup Mobelfabrik, Denmark 1960s. The easy chairs are named as 'model 218', have a teak frame and the original beige cu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Low Bookcase/Cabinets With Shaped Supports
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Pair of Matching Danish Mid Century Modern Glazed Teak Low Bookcases With Shaped Supports.
Provenance: The Estate of John Graham architect (1927-2021) of Harlow, Essex.
John Gra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
Pair of Lounge Chairs / Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb pair of modern lounge chairs / armchairs. Beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. Handmade in En...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Danish Mid-Century Leather Sofa
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Leather Danish sofa, circa 1960's. Original brown leather is soft and supple while also being durable to ensure years of use and enjoyment. Clean modern design that works well with a...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Pair Modernist Flush Lamps by Jørn Utzon for Nordisk Solar, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Vorst, BE
Pair vintage Tivoli flush mount lamps in black & copper finish. Manufactured by Nordisk Solar during the 1950s or 1960s.
The Tivoli pendant was designed in 1947 by Danish architect ...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Copper
Danish Modern, Organic Wooden Hand Crafted Wabi Sabi Tripod Stool, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Decorativ Scandinavian wooden tripod stool with bark seat.
This wabi sabi stool will fit in many types of home decors. Modern, Scandinavian or an Art Deco interior style.
A be...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch
Walnut Folding Chair MK16 Mogens Koch for Interna
By Mogens Koch
Located in Vienna, AT
Safair armchairs, frame made of walnut and upholstered in leather. The folding safari chair was originally designed in 1932 for a church seating contest. Probably too progressive, it...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Skultuna, Sweden. "Lampett" wall-mounted candle holder in brass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Skultuna, Sweden. "Lampett" wall-mounted candle holder in brass with original box.
Designed by Pierre Forsell in the 1970s.
1970s/80s.
Marked.
In excellent condition with patina.
Hei...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bodil Kjaer, Executive Writing Desk for E. Pedersen & Son, Denmark 1963
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Early and rare edition of Bodil Kjaer freestanding executive desk, model 901 with chrome-plated metal frame, cassette top with four recessed drawers. Metal frame in very good condition. Four keys included.
Produced by E. Pedersen & Søn, Denmark.
An identical desk featured in the 1960s in the New York Times and The Sunday Times. It became even more famous when it was in some of the first James Bond films: ‘From Russia with love’ & ‘You only live twice’. The desk also appeared prominently in BBC election broadcasts.
Literature: Mobilia, June 1961.
This freestanding desk can be used with multiple purposes, as a writing table, desk or just 'work table', as Bodil Kjaer herself called it. According to Bodil Kjaer the idea of the table is, "that it should be suitable with modern art and architecture." The table is part of a larger series of elements of architecture in 1959, with the intention to build flexible working environments. This piece shows an interesting rhythm of horizontal and vertical lines, as do most of Kjaer's designs. The front is divided into four drawers. (Can be locked with its original Keys) The back has the same in inward gap yet without the drawers, yet this aesthetic choice unites the back and front and turns it into a monumental, architectural piece. The handles are all executed with a whole in the middle for functionality. The table's rise to fame was helped by its appearance in James Bond - From Russia with Love.
Bodil Kjaer (1932-) is trained as an architect and is known mostly known for her designs in noble woods combined with a modern and sleek chrome base. The most important part of her furniture design career was from 1959-1964. She is mainly recognized for her flexible office furniture, designed in the 1960s. Her design language is greatly inspired by the Modernist masters such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Her furniture has been greatly used in public buildings such as Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Young executives that Bodil Kjær encountered in her work in architecture and design in the late 1950es were open, creative and flexible in their way of working. So, she reasoned that it would be counter-productive for them to be offered traditional office...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
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 $2,339.