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: 1950s
Midcentury Modern Sheepskin/Shearling Carl Malmsten "Samspel" Lounge Chairs
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This model” Samspel” lounge chairs was designed by Carl Malmsten in 1956 and manufactured during that time at AB Record Bollnäs Sweden. These two chairs have been fully reupholstered...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
Chandelier by Paavo Tynell
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ceiling lamp model "9029", designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy. Stamped "TAITO 9029". Finland , Circa 1940th-1950th.
One glass shade slightly shorter then other, but not effected ...
Category
1950s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
$18,000
1950s Hans Bergström Model E1271 Perforated Metal & Brass Table Lamp for ASEA
By ASEA, Hans Bergström
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Hans Bergström Model E1271 Perforated Metal & Brass Table Lamp for ASEA.
Executed in painted perforated metal shade with attractively patinated brass legs. A lyrical and elega...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling “Bambi” Cane Armchair for Gustav Bahus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic modern Bambi armchair designed by Rolf Rastad and Adolf Relling for Gustav Bahus in Norway circa1950s. This iconic Bambi design is exceptionally crafted in teak wood with lon...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood, Teak
Borge Mogensen Cabinet Credenza with Sliding Doors Scandinavian Modern Oak Teak
Located in Chicago, IL
Borge Mogensen chest of drawers.
Oak and Teak.
Measures: 33"H x 53"W x 22"D
Two sliding doors
The interior on one side has three removable treys, the other side contains two shel...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Early Alvar Aalto A332 Beehive Pendant in White & Brass, Valaistustyö 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is one of Alvar Aalto´s most iconic lighting designs. It was first designed in 1953. The design is incredibly simple and takes from nature as it m...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Desk in Mahogany Designed by Frits Heningsen, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Freestanding desk in mahogany with three drawers, designed and made by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen. Made in Denmark, great original condition.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Scandinavian Modern Nanna Ditzel Desk Model ND93 by Søren Willadsen, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Large freestanding Nanna Ditzel "ND93" desk in an amazingly grained rosewood with four integrated drawers. Designed in 1955 and executed at cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen, Denmark. A r...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
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
Josef Frank 'Gustav V' Cabinet in Rosewood, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant rosewood cabinet was designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn in the late 1930's. In the Svensk Tenn archive's furniture book, Estrid Ericson (the founder of Svenskt Tenn) has made a pencil sketch of the cabinet and written "designed for the King", Gustaf V, likely for his 80th birthday in 1938. So this particular model 792 also became known as the Gustav V model.
The rare cabinet on offer here was produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden in the early 1950s. The model was usually produced in pyramid mahogany, only a few pieces were made in rosewood. The cabinet has double doors, veneered in mirorred rosewood, with a solid oak interior with a total of 10 pull-out drawers. Brass key and round brass door hinges...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak, Rosewood
Exceptional Commissioned Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp In Brass & Glass, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
An exceptionally elegant Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell ceiling lamp commissioned and designed for the MTK (Central Union of Agricultural and Forestry Producers) seminar building in...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bow Front Corner Cabinet, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bow Front Corner Cabinet, 1950s.
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern corner cabinet in Rosewood with rounded front. Large compartment with three triangu...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Coffee Corner Table in Teak and Cane by Peter Hvidt, Denmark, 1955
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury solid teak corner table with woven rattan shelf. Excellent for use as a side table or sofa table manufactured by France and Sons designer ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Swedish rug by Ingegerd Silow
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Mid-Century rug by Swedish textile designer Ingegerd Silow. A blue base in the centre is surrounded by a geometric flower design in blue, green and pink with a brown border. ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Mauri Almari Table Lamp Model 61054 in Brass & Rattan, Idman, 1950s
By Mauri Almari, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and delicate brass table lamp designed by Mauri Almari and manufactured by Idman in the 1950s in Finland. Despite the small size of this lamp the combination of brass & w...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Iconic Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase Model. 3030 in Deep Green, Iittala 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Iittala
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto entered and won a competition held at the Karhula-Iittala glass factory that was organized for the 1937 Paris World Fair. The year was 1936 and Aalto´s entry was called `Eskimoerindens skinnbuxa` or `Eskimo Woman`s Leather Trousers` . The entry comprised of a number of different free-formed vases and bowls that came in different shapes and sizes.
The most famous of Aalto´s glass designs is exactly this so called `Savoy` vase, as it was part of the Savoy restaurant`s original interior design that was done by the Aalto couple.
Winning the competition marked the beginning of a succesful breakthrough for Alvar Aalto in addition to his other accomplishments as a world famous architect.
The early vases by Aalto are extremely sought after collectible´s gems that fetch incredible prices every now and then in auctions worldwide. We have seen them in a number of different colors, mainly clear glass, green, brown, and blue. This vase is fully signed Alvar Aalto and is in good condition.
This vase is signed Alvar Aalto 3030...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Midcentury Floor Lamp by Josef Frank, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful floor lamp by Josef Frank, made from brass with a white lacquered stem. Three lights with pleated shades, weighty brass base.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rare Floral Pendant, Itsu, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare pendant, manufactured by Itsu, 1950s. Brass frame and details, opaline glass shades. Flower details in similar style as Paavo Tynell bridal bouquet. Manufacturer's mark. Good vi...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Unusual Asymmetrical Borge Mogensen Long Harvest Dining Table w/ 2 Drop Leaves
Located in Oakland, CA
Rare and unusual drop leaf Borge Mogensen long Harvest dining table in old growth teak for the top and oak for the base. A very unusual design is that one side is shallower then the ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
George Tanier King Size Teak Headboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
George Tanier King Size Headboard with a pull out angled back for reading. Currently screwed into place on back so the center can not angle out. Have seen with leather tabs on bott...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mauri Almari Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Finland, 1950s
By Idman Oy, Mauri Almari
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed by Mauri Almari and produced by Idman, Finland, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.5” H x 11” W x 5” D
Back Plate Dimensio...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Model K5-25 Flush Mount, Idman Oy, 1950s
By Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model K5-25 flush mount, manufactured by Idman Oy, 1950s. Reupholstered with Lauritzon's "Manor" -fabric. Brass detail. Marked. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with a...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of wall lamps by Yki Nummi. Produced in Finland by Orno, 1950-60s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of wall lamps designed by Yki Nummi. Produced in Finland by Orno during the 1950-60s. Made from red and white acrylic with teak back and brass details. Very good vintage conditi...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Centerpiece Bowl in Silver Plate & Purple Enamel, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large conical silver plate bowl decorated to the interior with a deep aubergine purple enamel. Manufactured and designed in Denmark during the late 1950s by DGS (Danish Silver- & Gol...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Enamel
$414 Sale Price
25% Off
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
Hans Wegner's Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman for A.P. Stolen Denmark, 1950's
Located in San Diego, CA
The AP-29, also known as the Papa Bear Chair is truly iconic in newly upholstered grey Maharam wool. The chair features beautiful oak legs and teak paws. The matching ottoman is up...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Oak, Teak
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Desk, Denmark 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Desk,
Model 310 for Søborg Møbler
Denmark 1950s
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hans Agne Jakobsson Pine suspension Sweden 1950's Big model
Located in Forest, BE
Big model pine suspension from the 1950's by Swedish master of lighting Hans Agne Jakobsson. The lamp provide a warm atmosphere and even better when lighted. Made of thin stripes of ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
$3,261 Sale Price
20% Off
Valinte, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white opaline glass chandelier produced by Valinte OY, Finland, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.625” H x 16” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25” H x 3....
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Toini Muona Ceramic Glazed Table Lamp, Arabia, 1950s
By Arabia, Toini Muona
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Toini Muona ceramic glazed table lamp, manufactured by Arabia, 1950s. Wicker shade, brass details. Marked. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
Toini M...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,853 Sale Price
30% Off
1950s Danish Sheepskin Sofa by Alfred Christensen
Located in London, England
This classic love-seat sofa by Danish designer and cabinetmaker: Alfred Christensen was designed and produced in the 1950s at his own company: Slagelse Mobelvaerk in Denmark. The sof...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin
Gunnar Ander, Candelabra, Metal and Brass, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Ander
Located in High Point, NC
A lacquered metal and brass candelabra designed and produced by Gunnar Ander, Sweden, 1950s.
Holds .5" diameter candles.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Masterpiece Pitcher in Copper by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Important HK piece for Georg Jensen in Denmark. It is called Masterpiece and has been nicknamed 'The Pregnant Duck' pitcher. It was designed by the danish silversmith and architect H...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
$9,312 Sale Price
20% Off
Yngve Ekström "Småland" Dining Office Chair in Birch Produced in Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare sculptural Swedish wooden dining / office chair in birch by Yngve Ekström produced in Sweden, 1950s. In good original condition.
Dimensions: H: 72,5 cm / 28.50" W: 53 cm / 20....
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch
Pendant, Itsu Oy, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pendant, manufactured by Itsu Oy, 1950s. Brass frame with opaline glass shades. Marked. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,212
Model DL 82 Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model DL 82 extendable dining table, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s. Gorgeous honey color refinished birch frame with rare yell...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Birch
Senator Floor Lamp by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model Senator floor lamp by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno from the 1950s. Leather wrapped stem, brass details, metal lampshade. Orno stamp. Good vint...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair and Footstool by Axel Larsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Axel Larsson, Bodafors
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing lounge chair by Axel Larsson, made from teak with original wreathed blue leather. Neck cushion. Bold lines create a very cool silhouette.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hans J. Wegner CH-25 Oak Lounge Chair, 1950
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner - CH-25 Lounge Chair, 1950
Produced by Carl Hansen & Son, Copenhagen, Denmark. Oiled, patinated oak frame with new woven paper cord seat and back.
This is an early ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Oak
A Sizeable Birger Kaipiainen Faience Wall Relief, Standing Lady, Rörstrand 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare and beautiful wall relief featuring a beautifully hand-painted woman, designed by Birger Kaipiainen for Rörstrand and manufactured in Sweden in the 1950s. Kaipiainen spent onl...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Faience
$7,267 Sale Price
20% Off
Pendant, Mauri Almari, Idman Oy, 1950s
By Idman Oy, Almari Mauri
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pendant, designed by Mauri Almari, manufactured by Idman Oy, 1950s. Brass frame, opaline decorated glass. Marked. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Teak Dining Table by Peter Hvidt and Orla Møllgaard for France & Son, Denmark
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning, sculptural teak drop-leaf dining table by Peter Hvidt and Orla Møllgaard. Beautiful oval shape and legs in the shape of five joined, sculpted rectangles. Beautiful teak woo...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen Model 42
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs, model 42, designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured in Denmark by Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik. The chairs are made from solid teak, featuring tapered legs, curved ar...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Teak
$1,100 / item
Six Moller Model-71 Dining Chairs w Peter Hvidt Model-311 Dining Table, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful pairing of six Moller Model-71 dining chairs with rush seating and a Peter Hvidt Model-311 Extendable teak dining table. This set was originally purchased in circa late 1...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak, Rush
$10,700 Sale Price / set
22% Off
Midcentury dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1960s, set of six
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six elegant dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, model called “Razorblade” from the cool sculpted design of the backs. Made from oak in a rustic design, seats in dusty pink velv...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Teak Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen Model 42
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs, model 42, designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured in Denmark by Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik. The chairs are made from solid teak, featuring tapered legs, curved ar...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Teak
$1,190 / item
Finnish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, glass and opaline glass wall light designed and produced in Finland, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 16” H x 13.25 ” W x 5“D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.12...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Wicker Tripod Table Lamps by Temde
Located in München, DE
Wonderful table lamps from the 1950s.
Exceptionally design with a fantastic cozy charisma.
The rattan lamp umbrellas create a cozy light.
Wonderful three -legged teak feet.
Manufact...
Category
1950s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak, Wicker
Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybed Sofa by Hans Wegner for Getma
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Danish Mid-Century Modern daybed, sofa - model GE- 258 designed by Hans Wegner for Getma. This example is in very good, estate condition, specifically the fabric shows wear, s...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Pair of Sten Wicéns Armchairs in Pierre Frey Fabric and Elm, Sweden, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was produced by Sten Wicéns Möbelindustri in Sweden in the 1950s.
The elegant design is characterized by its rou...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Elm
Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Desk
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen Jnr. - Model 36 Writing Desk
This iconic desk was designed by Severin Hansen Jnr. in 1958 when he was in his early 20s. The desk was produced by cabinetmakers Haslev ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount, Finland, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern flush mount, manufactured in Finland, 1950s. Fabric lampshade with brass details. Good vintage condition, patina and minor wear consistent with age and use. Beaut...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,242 Sale Price
30% Off
Paavo Tynell, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass pendant light designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito OY, Finland, c. 1950s.
The brass stem presents with heavy oxidation.
Overall Dimensions...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
White Snowball Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Poulsen Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
The PH Snowball Pendant Lamp was designed by Poul Henningsen 1958 and produced by Louis Poulsen Denmark.
It provides a comfortable, glare-free, di...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
$2,119 Sale Price
30% Off
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
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
Vintage Midcentury floor lamps, Hans Bergström, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of amazing floor lamps by Hans Bergström, made from brass and light grey lacquered metal. Adjustable height by sliding the brass poles through the holes on the sculpted stems. C...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Scandinavian Modern Foldable Safari Lounge Chair in Beech wood and Blue fabric
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Scandinavian Modern Folding Safari Lounge Chair by an unknown designer, Sweden 1950s. Sleek and elegant beech frame with leather armrests and cushions in newly upholstered blue fabri...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage midcentury floor lamps, Hans Bergström, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA, Hans Bergström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of brass floor lamps by Hans Bergström, with beech handles and elaborately folded brass feet.
The lamps have the same lowest height, 116 cm, but can be adjusted to different ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern Daybed in Teak and Rattan GE7 Made at GETAMA, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Odense, DK
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA this amazing convertible daybed / sofa features a beautifully patinated teakwood frame and woven cane / rattan back seat which reveals a hidden spa...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cane, Rattan, Teak
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.
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Jerusalem Furniture
Glass Pear
Italian Renaissance Table
Glass Fluted Art
Italian Fruitwood Furniture
Large Gold Bowl
Gilt Horse