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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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Period: Mid-20th Century
Pair of Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps by Per Linneman-Schmidt for Palshus mod. DL27
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of table lamps model DL27 in ceramic by the Danish designer Per Linneman-Schmidt for the manufacture Palshus. The lamps are covered in textured green glaze with teal touches in ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Kai Kristiansen MidCentury Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System Fm Møbler 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Libreria Scandinava in legno scuro disegnata da Kai Kristiansen per FM Mobler composta da 10 mensole con due profondità posizionabili a piacere, produzione Danimarca 1960.
Etichetta ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Brass Candelabra Designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ab, Model L-67
Located in Doraville, GA
A vintage three light candelabra by Swedish architect / industrial designer Hans - Agne Jakobsson. The candelabra was initially designed in the 1960’s and manufactured by Jakobsson’s...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, oak and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2.5” H x 4.5” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 5 sockets.T...
Category
1940s 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
Cassettiera in teak con 3 cassetti e 3 serrature
Located in Brescia, IT
Mobile anni ‘60 con 3 cassetti. Questo pezzo unico cattura lo sguardo con le venature singolari e le sfumature cangianti del legno di radica che conferiscono alla cassettiera una per...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
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
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
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
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson Table Lamps Model B-195, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of brass table lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in great original condition.
Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, 1960s. Signed.
Measure: Height 50 cm.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Scandinavian retro teak chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Small vintage cabinet with three drawers, the first of which has a lock.
Embellished with gilded metal handles and wooden legs painted black.
This chest of drawers can be used in any...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
1960s nightstand in wood and metal
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage coffee table of Scandinavian manufacture.
This coffee table combines the beauty of teak with the strength of metal to create a unique and elegant piece.
Its modern white me...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rare version of this bookcase by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig, Denmark, 1960s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare version of this bookcase by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig, Denmark, 1960s. This cabinet is made out of teak and the shelves are adjustable in height. This unit consists of two i...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Set of Four Teak CH-29 Sawbuck Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Munich, DE
Original, elegant and minimalistic set of four danish modern CH-29 Sawbuck dining chairs. Designed by Hans J. Wagner in 1951 for Carl Hansen & Søn, Denmark. Manufactured probably in ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Yngve Ekstrom for Dux Dining Set in Teak and Oak
Located in Oakland, CA
Dining set designed by Yngve Ekstrom for Dux of Sweden late 1950s early 1960s. The set is constructed of teak and oak, the dining chairs are of oak, leather, vinyl with brass hardwar...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish pine table "Lövåsen" by Åby Möbelfabrik 1940s
By Åby Möbler
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish pine table "Lövåsen," (meaning "leaf hill") produced by Åby Möbelfabrik,1940s.
The oxidation from the iron has seeped into the wood, giving it a visible testament to the pa...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Danish Modern Børge Mogensen "BM62" Armchair by P. Lauritsen & Søn, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage Danish Modern armchair in oak and rattan cane designed by Danish designer Børge Mogensen in the 1950s and manufactured at "P. La...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cane, Oak
Square bedside table of Nordic manufacture
Located in Brescia, IT
Swedish nightstand from the 1960s with drawer.
This compact nightstand not only stands out for its minimalist shape, but also offers maximum functionality with its large shelf. The ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Rare Arne Vodder Rosewood FD164 Adjustable Lounge Chair c1960s
Located in Oakland, CA
Arne Vodder's iconic FD164 Reclining Lounge Chair in rare rosewood c1960s. This is a one-person-owner who had no kids, no pets, and was a non-smoker. This is a wonderful example with...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Paavo Tynell, Ceiling lamp "Morsiuskimppu", 9029, Taito Oy
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
This elegant chandelier "Morsiuskimppu" or "Bridal bouquet" model 9029/3 is designed by Paavo Tynell (1890-1973) for Taito.
It is polished brass with leaf and flower decorations. Three lights.
Very rare handpainted glass...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Lounge Chair, c1940s
Located in London, GB
Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Armchair, circa 1940s.
This tall lounge chair produced by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1940s is typical of Danish lounge chair designs of the day. It f...
Category
1940s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Pair of 1930s danish cabinet maker lounge chairs reupholstered in premium bouclé
By Fritz Hansen
Located in København K, 84
Very solid Pair of Fully Restored and reupholstered 1930s Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chairs with contemporary Sacho/Kvadrat fabric designed by Vincent van Duysen and Anna Vilhelmine ...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Kurt Olsen Boucle & Teak Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Kurt Olsen
Located in London, GB
Kurt Olsen - Model 215 Chair
A gorgeous teak framed lounge chair, clearly inspired by the work of Olsen's contemporary: Finn Juhl. This example was produced by cabinetmakers Slagels...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of Carl Malmsten of Armchairs, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten Armchairs, circa 1950s
A pair of upholstered armchairs from Swedish master: Carl Malmsten. This model is a lighter variation on the Samsas chair with taller legs. This...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Estrid Ericson Pewter Bowl with lid adorned with a flower bud Svenskt Tenn, 1944
Located in Stockholm, SE
Estrid Ericso, pewter bowl with a lid adorned with a flower bud, manufactured by Svenskt Tenn, 1944.
Estrid Ericson was involved in shaping the image of modern Swedish design during ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pewter
Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius for Poul Bachmann 'PB10' Lounge Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius for Poul Bachmann, pair of folding lounge chairs, model ‘PB10’, oak, leather, canvas, brass, steel, rope, Denmark, 1963.
Crafted in 1963 by the s...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Grete Jalk PJ-56 Rosewood Lounge, Chair 1950s
Located in London, GB
Grete Jalk Model PJ-56 lounge chair
A beautiful lounge chair designed by Grete Jalk for cabinetmaker Poul Jeppesen in Denmark, circa 1956. This examples come in stunning rosewood ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Arnold Madsen Vintage 1950s Sheepskin Clam Chair
Located in London, GB
Arnold Madsen - The Clam Chair, 1944
A rare and highly collectible original production from the early 1950s of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. This example was produced unde...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Rosewood secretary desk, Denmark, 1960s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Rosewood secretary desk, Danish design, 1960s
Very good condition.
Wood: rosewood
h. 117 cm w. 110 cm d. 43 cm
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Scandinavian Modern Vase "Diamond" by Asta Strömberg for Strömbergshyttan, 1960s
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern vase "Diamond" by Asta Strömberg for Strömbergshyttan, 1960s. Labeled and engraved on the bottom.
Good vintage condition, tiny dent most probably from the product...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Vintage Danish Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular Teak wall unit by Danish architect Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
Floating modular 4 bay shelving system model FM Reolsystem. This ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
1960s Round Teak Salt Pepper Shaker Set Scandinavian Modern
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Round Teak Salt Pepper Shaker Set- Mid Century Modern Scandinavian
3.75 x 1.75 in diameter
Original preowned vintage condition unrestored
...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Three-drawer chest of drawers with wooden handles
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage 1960s cabinet with drawers.
Simple, linear forms for this chest of drawers in warm teak wood tones.
This mid-century vintage furniture piece features 3 drawers, the first o...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Swedish Coffee Table on Three Legged Base
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, teak, wood, Sweden, 1950s.
A lovely and elegant Swedish coffee table made in the 1950s. The table top is in a triangular shape and is executed in a warm teak veneer. T...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak, Lacquer
Pair of Brass Pendant Lights T487, Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB Markaryd Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of Mid-Century Modern cylindrical and polished solid brass pendant lights designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and manufactured by AB Markaryd circa 1960.
The inside is painted whi...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Wicker Wall Cabinet & Shelf with Mirror, 1950
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sliding front Door revealing mirror. Perfect Bathroom or Bedroom Item.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Teak
Markslöjd Beech Wood Swedish Modern Art Deco Lamp, 1960s
By Markslöjd
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sculptural organically shaped art deco style table lamp designed and produced by Swedish Markslöjd in the 1960s. Tiers of light colored clear lacquered solid beech wood parts create ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Norwegian brass and black metal wall lamp pair by RA-GLA 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely Norwegian metal and brass pair of wall lamps made by RA-GLA Belysning (established 1947) in the 1960s. These decorative black and gold colored metal wall lamps have a cone sha...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron, Brass, Metal
Ilmari Tapiovaara Dining Chairs, Finland, the 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara set of ten dining chairs in cognac leather, Finland, the 1950s
Ilmari Tapiovaara's chairs, crafted in Finland during the 1950s for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, ar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Beech
Large Swedish Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Falkenbergs Belysning, large wall lamps, patinated copper, coated steel, Sweden, 1960s
Grand Swedish wall lights in patinated copper. The cylindric shade directs the light downwards...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper, Steel
Rustic Danish Pair of Chairs in Straw and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, oak, straw wicker, Denmark, 1960s
This collection comprises an extensive array of rustic Danish church chairs, constructed...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Straw, Oak
Erik Karlström Side Chair in Leather and Chromed Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Erik Karlström, side chair, chromed steel, leather, Sweden, 1960s.
Elegant and modern dining chair with unusual shaped backrest designed by Erik Karlst...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Wilhelm Kåge Green & Brown Stoneware Dish, Bowl, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant dish, bowl by Wilhelm Kåge from the “KAPA” series. The design was a collaboration between Kåge and three colleagues Björn Alskog, Axel Pettersson, and Birger Arvidsson. Desig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Oak Cabinet
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak Scandinavian cabinet, circa 1960's. Clean, simple lined design with book-matched veneer. Sliding doors open to a fixed shelf. Lovely practicle size!
Unrestored item with option...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Inger Persson, b. 1936, Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1960’s, signed: 'IP ATELJÉ SWEDEN’
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inger Persson, b. 1936, signed: 'IP ATELJÉ SWEDEN’
Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1960’s
H: 12 D: 5: W: 5 in. Slight Oval.
This Tall version of the vase is u...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Marta Blomstedt Pair of Easy Chairs in Sheepskin, Model Aulanko, Finland
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Märta Blomstedt easy chairs. Legs in stained ash and upholstered in sheepskin. Model designed for Hotel Aulanko, Finland, 1939.
The chairs are newly refinished an upholstere...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Ash
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Mogens Kold Dining Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, dining chair model 71, teak, Denmark, 1959
This sculptural dining chair is designed by the Dane Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Mø...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Model 9227 in Red
Located in Helsinki, FI
An exquisite example of a beautiful classic design with features that makes it suitable for a wide range of spaces especially offices, home offices or reading and working tables.
Th...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Classic Swedish pine 1940s Mirror with cut edge + metal joinery, 91.5 X 61.5 cm
Located in Forest, BE
This is a very classic and elegant mirror with a pine frame. It is a very strong one with some weight. Nice details with cut edge and metal joinery. There's some trace on the mirror ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Pine
Scandinavian Round Wicker Chair with Metal Base in Rotan
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Side chair, rotan, lacquered metal, Scandinavia, 1960s
A circular frame positioned at a diagonal angle forms the foundation of this design. The seat and backrest are set around this...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Danish Wingback Lounge Chair in Colorful Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, fabric, wood, Denmark, 1950s
This lovely and comfortable Danish chair features wings and curved armrests. Thanks to its voluptuous armrests and seating, the chair gets a...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko Cocktail Table in Birch
By Asko, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko, coffee table, birch, metal, Finland, 1960s.
Coffee table with wooden inlay motifs designed by Tapio Wirkkala. The table is produced by Asko. This coffee table is one of Wirkkala's iconic furniture designs. Made with four oval shaped wood inlays that are made of the core of a tree with annual rings. Elegantly designed tapered legs with solid brass details.
One of Finland's leading designers was Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) who made a great contribution to Scandinavian mid-century modern design of the 20th century. Born and raised in Helsinki, Wirkkala started his education at the National School of Applied Arts in the capital. Afterwards, he began his career in graphic design. At the age of twenty-five, the outbreak of the Second World War started and Wirkkala soon served the Finnish army. As the war ended in 1945, Wirkkala continued his work as a designer by joining the glass manufacturer ‘Iittala’, where he worked on numerous designs till the end of his life. Wirkkala's approach to design was highly innovative and ranged from furniture, porcelain, glass, jewelry and tableware. His talent excelled in combining organic forms into industrial manufactured designs. A striking example are his inlaid coffee tables that he designed for Asko. For this, he used laminated sheets of plywood sanded to a smooth surface that resembles an abstract leaf. It represents the main approach in his designs; a sculptural and elegant modern exterior...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Early Oak and Cane Round Chairs by Hans Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a pair of early oak and caned armchair by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark. Excellent condition including new professionally crafted cane seats and backs.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cane, Oak
Carl Malmsten, Set of "Sledge" Nesting Tables, Sweden, circa 1948
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury nesting tables with teak marquetry by Swedish designer Carl Malmsten.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Beech, Teak
Two Brown and green-glazed Gunnar Nylund Bowls, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two Classic brown and beige-glazed stoneware bowls designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Marked as 1st quality.
Gunnar Nylund, born in Paris in 1904 to parents engaged in sculptin...
Category
1950s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Midcentury Modern Wall light by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare, beautiful wall light by Josef Frank, made from brass with a slender stem suspending a voluminous lamp shade. Adjustable height.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Reed, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and woven reed wall light designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.5” H x 6” W x 13” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 5.25 H x 2” W x .75” D...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
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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