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
Pair of Teak Wall Mirrors with Crystal Glass by Glas & Trä, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Great quality and stylish teak & crystal glass Swedish mirrors from 1950s.
Organic shape teak frame with beautiful details. Manufactured by AB Glas & Trä Hovmantorp.
Sold as a pair.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Stool in Teak and Cane Attributed to Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejnar Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare stool attributed to Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejnar Larsen. Produced in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cane, 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
Rare Alvar Aalto 3 Legged Stool Model 60 in Original Formica, Artek 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and rarely seen example of the iconic Aalto stools with the original formica seating. These 3 legged stools have long been our customers favorites, especially in rare col...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Formica, Birch
Mid-Century Brass and Opaline Glass Chandelier, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Karis, Nyland
Scandinavian Modern Chandelier, designed and manufactured in Finland, 1950s. Brass frame with opaline glass shades. Good vintage condition, patina and minor wear consistent with age ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Scandinavian modernist table mirror, solid teak, organic design, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A modernist Scandinavian vanity mirror, crafted from solid teak by an unidentified Swedish manufacturer in the 1950s. Sculptural bow-shaped legs hold a rectangular, tiltable mirror f...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
Severin Hansen Model 36 Teak Desk for Haslev, Denmark, Circa 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
A teak desk, Model 36, designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, circa late 1950s. Hansen's furniture designs are distinctively recognizable for their sleek profiles with ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass & Wooden Handle Table Lamp Model 9216, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A true find straight from the golden era of Taito Oy and Paavo Tynell's masterpieces. A magnificent piece in full original condition and a beautiful patina acquired from the past 70 ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 Hans Wegner CH 23 Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six Hans Wegner CH 23 dining chairs designed in 1951 and produced by Carl Hansen & Son. Chairs have been totally restored. Teak Back with Oak Legs. Cane Seat. Signed with Burn...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cane, Oak, Teak
Set of Hans J. Wegner Dining Chairs Model "Ch33" by Carl Hansen & Sons, Denmark
Located in Odense, DK
Set of Hans J. Wegner "CH33" from the early Carl Hansen & Sons production in the 1950s. Rare model in solid teakwood with seats reupholstered in natural aniline leather of the highest quality.
Hans J. Wegner’s light...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of Six Rare Olavi Hänninen Juha Chairs in Solid Birch, HMN, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
If you're looking for high quality and craftsmanship with a different look for a chair, these (Juha) or aka T-chairs are what you're looking for. They are sturdy, designed by Olavi H...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch
Heart Dining Table and Chairs by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen in Oak and Teak
Located in San Diego, CA
Hans Wegner "Heart" for Fritz Hansen Oak and Teak Heart Dining table and set of 5 chairs in olive green leather. These chairs are supremely comfortable with a unique three legged des...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
Brass Floor Lamps model #1842 by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Early edition brass floor lamp with rust red stem by Josef Frank, model 1842. Designed in 1932. Slender form with nicely curved tripod base, with brass balls at the ends.
Original s...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell for Idman '20399' Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp in Brass, Finland 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Prague, New Town
Paavo Tynell for Idman, flush mount ceiling lamp model ‘20399’, plastic lampshade, brass, Finland, 1950s.
Flush mount ceiling lamp, model ‘20399’, designed by Paavo Tynell (1890-197...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Spade Chairs by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen, Denmark, 1953
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Spade armchairs model 133 designed in 1953 by Finn Juhl, Denmark. Old edition from France & Daverkosen with original leather cushions and springs, teak wood structure.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Ceiling Lamp Produced by Luxus
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamp designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass, Oak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Easy Chair Model Fh-6135 / X-Chair
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model X-chair / FH-6135 designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
"Minerva" Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Møllgaard, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Minerva” sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Møllgaard, made up from two sections. Can be easily switched into a daybed by removing the back cushions. Made fro...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Stunning Pair of Paavo Tynell Wall Lamps 9453 in Brass and Glass, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful wall lamp model by Paavo Tynell. The items are romantic, elegant, geniously designed taking into account functionality, ambiance, and adding a decorative touch to any int...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Alvar Aalto Model 90 A Round Dining Room Table for Artek, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Karis, Nyland
Alvar Aalto model 90 A round dining room table for Artek in the mid 1900s, rare teak top with black painted birch L-legs, good original vintage condition. Minor wear consistent with ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch, Teak
Yngve Ekström, Model ”Sibbo” for Stolab AB circa 1955, Sweden
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Yngve Ekström Arm Chair model Sibbo in solid oak designed in 1955 for Stolab AB in Sweden. Good overhall condition. Original cushion available. Yngve Ekström is one of the most influ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of Yngve Ekström "Arka" Easy Arm Chairs in Oak Produced in Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of curved mid century "Arka" arm easy chairs in stained oak by Yngve Ekström produced in Sweden 1950s. In good original condition.
Dimensions: H: 66 cm / 26" W: 71 cm / 2...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Small Birch Stools, Finland, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Small birch stools altogether 5 pieces, manufactured in Finland, 1950s. Good vintage condition, patina and minor wear consistent with age and use.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch
A pair of ceiling lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of ceiling lights by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd , Sweden. Circa 1950th. Model C 896. Lacquered metal, original manufacturer label . Single Edison type socket. Can be use...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Lisa Johansson-Papé floor lamps for Orno, model 30-058, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful pair of Lisa Johansson-Pape floor lamps model 30-058 in painted metal, brass and copper details with acryilic and rattan shade. This floor lamp is a more rare modified de...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Finn Juhl NV-45 Scandinavian Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Black Leather 1950s
Located in Dallas, TX
Original vintage pair of NV-45 lounge chairs by Finn Juhl in lacquered walnut & waxed leather, designed in Denmark in 1945 and manufactured circa 1955 for the Baker Furniture Company...
Category
1950s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Sofas, Gustav Bertelsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare two seater sofa was designed by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen and produced by the master cabinet maker Gustav Bertelsen in the early 1950s. The sofa has been newly upholstered in an ivory white wool bouclé fabric with a buttoned back detail. The club shaped legs...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Teak
Austrian KIWI Wicker Wall Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Kiwi wall lamp from the 1950s.
Great and exceptional design with a fantastically elegant look.
The rattan lampshade creates a very cozy atmosphere and a spectacular play of...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Danish Modern Teak and Brown Leather Loungechair by Finn Juhl for France and Son
Located in Vienna, AT
This excellent and comfortable Scandinavian Modern lounge chair model number FD 136 was designed by Finn Juhl for France & Son, Denmark 1960s.
It features a curved backrest and and s...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
ASEA mid-century wall lamp by Bo Råman, brass oak & glass, Sweden 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A mid-century modernist wall lamp designed by Bo Råman and produced by the Swedish lighting manufacturer ASEA Belysning in the 1950s. Crafted from brass, it features a bowl-shaped gl...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Mid-Century Beech Dining Chairs with Rope Seat, Set of 4
Located in Karis, Nyland
Four mid-century Swedish modern dining chairs in style of Gunnar Asplund. Woven rope seat, solid wood frame, clean modernist lines, quality craftsmanship.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rope, Beech
Opal and teak ceiling pendants by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö Sweden
Located in Hägersten, SE
Ceiling pendant model "Droppen" designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced in Sweden by Luxus during the 1950s. Made from long drop shaped opal glass shades with teak fittings. V...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass
Rocking Chair Model 120 by Ole Wanscher for france & Son, Denmark, 1951
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rocking chair model 120 designed in 1951 by Ole Wanscher for France & Son, Denmark.
Solid teak wood structure with cushions with new foam and new bouclé fabric upholstery. Signed wit...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Elegant / Sexy Rosewood Dining Table by Svante Skogh for Seffle / Sweden
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Rosewood Dining Table designed by Svante Skogh for Seffle Mobelfabrik.. Amazing sculptural legs with brass ring detail, Comes with two 18" leaves making table 96" wide . One...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Josef Frank, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and fabric floor lamp designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 47.5“ H x 15” W x 27.25” D
...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Fog & Mørup, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights, designed and produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.75 ” H x 4.125” W x 6“D
Back Plate Dimensio...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Ceiling Light by Paavo Tynell, Model K5-27, Idman.
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
A ceiling light designed by Paavo Tynell, produced by Idman Oy, Model K5-27. Finland , circa 1950th.
Polished brass and pleated plastic lampshade. Two...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chair made of hardwood, designed 1951 by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J. L. Møller Møbelfabrik, model number 71. Excellent original condition. New upholstery in price inc...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
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
Erik Herlow Obelisk Stainless Flatware Set for Copenhagen Cutlery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Erik Herlow Stainless Flatware Set. Service for 8 plus extra pieces! Overall clean set that shows normal signs of use and wear. Satin Handles with Brite Chrome Ends!
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Important Poul Volther Freestanding Sofa, Cabinetmaker Erhard Rasmussen, 1952
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare freestanding sofa was designed by Poul Volther and produced by the cabinetmaker Erhard Rasmussen in Denmark. This exact sofa was presented at The Copenhagen C...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
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
1960s, Danish 3 seater sofa, original condition, cherry-red furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3 seater sofa. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains, and stable construction. Original cherry-red furniture velour, brass springs in the seat, dark beech ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Hans Wegner GE-240 GETAMA Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hans Wegner for GETAMA GE-240 3 seat sofa. Oak body with teak arms. Redone about 13 years ago but retaining it's original inner coil springs. Looks like arms were refinished at some...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Oak, Teak
"Trienna" Leather Lounge Chair by Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Trienna” lounge chair by Carl-Axel Acking, made from oak and leather. This model was designed in 1957 and presented at the Milano Triennial that ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Leather
Set of three Carl Malmsten dining chairs in solid Oregon pine, Sweden 1960s
Located in Ystad, SE
Set of three dining chairs in solid Oregon pine, design Carl Malmsten.
Produced by Karl Andersson & Söner,
Sweden 1960s
Vintage condition, ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Hans Wegner Easy Chairs Model CH-28 Produced by Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model CH-28 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Teak Bedside Tables from AB Carlström & Co, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in Karis, Nyland
Beautiful set of two teak nightstands / bedside tables with drawer from the 1950s, made by Carlström & Co Möbelfabrik in Sweden.
The overall condition for both nightstands is good.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern AT-304 Sawhorse table by Hans Wegner
Located in Uccle, BE
Model AT 304, also called Sawhorse, teak table with oak legs. The folding leaf is held by a brass rod and automatically locks when the leaf is pulled up. Beautiful patina. A perfec...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Danish 1950s Settee or Loveseat in the Style of Peter Hvidt
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic and very elegant lines very much in the style of the early Danish iconic Designer, Peter Hvidt made circa late 1940s-1950s. Back and seat nice and firm and frame on beech leg...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Beech
Sewing Table AT-33 by Hans J Wegner Made by Andreas Tuck, Denmark
Located in Goteborg, SE
Sewing table in solid teak and oak, designed by Hans J Wegner and made by cabinetmaker Andreas Tuck. The table has two drop-leafs, a front drawer with several compartments and a hand...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak, Rattan, 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
Hans Brattrud for Hove Møbler 'Scandia' Lounge Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Brattrud for Hove Møbler, lounge chair model 'Scandia' in teak, metal, Norway, circa 1957
This chair was part of the Scandia series, designed by Norwegian designer Hans Brattru...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Kay Bojesen Early Handmade Wooden Oak Elephant Children's Toy, 1950s, Denmark
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare Kay Bojesen wooden toy elephant from the early 1950s in patinated oak with an amazing grain. The Elephant was created in 1953 by Kay Bojesen and from the start handmade in his s...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Paavo Tynell, Wall Lights, Brass, Finland, 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass wall lights designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito OY, Finland, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.75” H x 3.78” W x 12.21” D
Back Plate Dime...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Carpet, Wool, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A multi-colored flat-weave wool carpet model "Blå Taggen" designed and produced by Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Sweden, 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
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...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Rosewood, Wood
Pair of V299 Wall Sconces by Hans Agne Jakobsson
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
The V299 wall sconces, designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson in the 1960s, offer a chic and sophisticated lighting solution. Merging timeless style with practical illumination, the lamp fe...
Category
1950s Swedish 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
Arne Vodder for Bovirke Chaise Longue in Patinated Cognac Leather
By Arne Vodder, Bovirke
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Bovirke, chaise longue, leather, beech, Denmark, 1950s.
Chaise longue designed by Arne Vodder for Bovirke in the 1950s. This chaise longue has an open frame in blond...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Beech
Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen for France & Son Side Tables
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful pair of solid teak side tables by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen for France & Son. Sculpted lip sides, tapered legs and slightly curved bottom shelf...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Josef Frank Stools Model 973 Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of stools model 973 designed by Josef Frank. Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Danish 1950's His and Hers Lounge Chairs in Olive Mohair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A design that will just never go out of style. Classic pair of Danish 1950's his and hers lounge chairs. Original olive fabric. Padding and fabric in still clean and usable conditi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Beech, Mohair
Scandinavian Brown Leather Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful brown leather swivelling swan lounge chairs model 3320, designed by Arne Jacobsen 1958 for the SAS Royal Copenhagen Hotel which opened in 1...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Rain Drops Perforated Brass Lisa Johansson-Papé Chandelier 61-373, Orno 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful ceiling lamp by Lisa Johansson-Papé brilliantly combining a classical touch with the modernistic perforated brass design. The crystals hang like rain drops and are beauti...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak & Rosewood Cocktail Table by Mogens Koch
By Mogens Koch
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Amazing high style Scandinavian Modern Sculptural cocktail table by Mogens Koch in teak and rosewood. Splayed legs with flared ends and sculpted sides set this beautiful table apar...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Børge Mogensen Danish Modern Large Wall Shelving System in Oak & Teakwood, 1956
Located in Odense, DK
Important large wall shelving system in oak and teakwood designed by Børge Mogensen in 1956. This rare and early edition was made at cabinetmaker ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Gunnar Nylund Vase Pike Mouth Gäddgap Rörstand Sweden 1950s 1960s
Located in Basel, BS
Gunnar Nylund vase in a rare turquoise glaze with brown flecks, hand-thrown stoneware, made at Rörstrand factory in the 1950s. 1st quality sorting.
The model is called ‚Pike Mouth‘ ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Rare Stool Model 60, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Stool model 60 by Alvar Aalto for Artek from the 1950s. Birch with rare color imitation leather. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Birch
Arne Norell 'Divina' Two Seat Sofa, Westbergs Möbler AB, Sweden, 1950s
By Arne Norell
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare two seat sofa was designed by Arne Norell in the late 1950s. The model is called 'Divina' and it was produced by Westbergs Möbler AB in Tranås, Swe...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Kofod-Larsen Penguin Chair
Located in Littleton, CO
An exquisite original vintage all-wood edition of Ib Kofod-Larsen's classic 'Penguin' chair. Denmark, 1960s.
Beautiful dark teak and beech woods.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Beech, Teak
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
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