Scandinavian Modern Furniture
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Scandinavian design and Nordic design originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus; influenced American mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
- Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
- Open, airy spaces
- Promotion of functionality
- Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
- Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
- A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Period: Mid-20th Century
Danish Modern Daybed, Reupholstered, Made in Pine, by Nyt i Bo, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A large Danish mid century daybed in solid pine, reupholstered in grey wool. Made by a Danish company "Nyt i Bo" in 1970s.
This daybed can also be used as ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Pine
Johannes Andersen for Vamo Sønderborg Teak Dining Chairs, Perfectly Restored
Located in Oakland, CA
An exceptional set of six mid-century dining chairs by Johannes Andersen for Vamo Sønderborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1957. Meticulously handcrafted with masterful joinery, featuring sc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Low Credenza, 72"
By Arne Vodder
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish Credenza with unique angled sides, handcrafted from old-growth teak features four drawers with recessed pulls and two sliding cabinet doors with wide book-matched grain, openi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Swedish Designer, Side Table, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic stained birch side table designed and produced Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions: 21.8” H x 35.5” W x 33.15” D
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch
1950s Swedish Sheepskin Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten 'Samspel' Sofa, circa 1950s
First designed in 1956 and produced by AB Record in Bollnas, Sweden, the 'Samspel' sofa is one of the finest pieces to be drawn by Sweden's...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Beech, Sheepskin
Wall-Tapestry "Bilöpare" by Ann-Mari Forsberg for Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in New York, NY
"Bilöpare" textile mounted on linen.
This piece was designed by Ann-Mari Forsberg for Märta Måås-Fjetterström.
The piece is in very good condition and was recently mounted on line...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Swedish modern lounge chair by Sven Staaf, Sweden 1940s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Lounge chair attributed to Sven Staaf. Likely produced by Almgren & Staaf during the 1940-50s. Beige/grey wool fabric and beech legs. Great oversized back rest and overall beautiful ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Beech
Vintage Rosewood Dining Table by Bramin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Rosewood dining table with one leaf. Designed by H.W. Klein for Bramin mobler. awesome finger joined corners and round tapered legs. the leaf stores under the table. wid...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Knud Juul-Hansen Chest of Drawers with Integrated Vanity in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Knud Juul-Hansen, chest of drawers with integrated vanity, teak, oak, mirrored glass, leather, Denmark, 1950s
This exceptionally rare cabinet with integrated vanity is crafted by th...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mirror, Oak, Teak
Finnish Mid Century "5061" Table Lamp in Brass by Paavo Tynell for Taito, 1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare mid century version of the "5061" brass desk / table lamp by Paavo Tynell produced by Taito Oy Finland, 1940s. In good original condition with patina from aging. Stamped un...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Josef Frank Table or Wall Mirror, Sweden, 1950s
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
A mirror for table or wall in brass and stained walnut. Designed by Josef Frank for Firma Svenskt Tenn in the 1950s. Excellent vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Alvar Aalto, 1940's model 611 chair
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Elevate your space with this 1940's model 611 chairs, masterfully designed by Alvar Aalto and Otto Korhonen in 1929. The chair showcase a timeless Scandinavian aesthetic, enhanced by...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch
Swedish designer fabric and brass ceiling lamp, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful ceiling light by unknown Swedish designer during the first half of the 20th century.
Elegant design in brass and fabric. Two light sources.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage "Bridal Bouquet" chandelier by Paavo Tynell, Finland, Taito Oy, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning “Bridal Bouquet” chandelier by Paavo Tynell. Six lamp shades in opaline glass on a brass frame decorated with beautiful brass applications in the form of flower buds and lea...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Henning Kjærnulf Set of 6 Razorblade Dining Chairs in Lambswool and Oak, 1960's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful set of 6 vintage sculptural dining room chairs (Model 54) designed by Henning Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark in the 1960s. Solid oak frames with Medium Grey Lambsw...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Oak
Ceiling Lamp Bubblan by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Midcentury hanging glass ceiling lamp Bubblan " the Bubble" by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glass 1965, Sweden 1950s. Model RD 2177/117. Round shaped design lamp with a calming light ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vico Magistretti, Set of 4 "Carimate" Chairs for Cassina, Italian Modern, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 4 iconic "Carimate" armchairs in solid beech wood and straw.
Designed by Italian designer Vico Magistretti, made at Cassina in 1970s.
This model was designed for "Carimate G...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Straw, Beech
Pine dining table "Hytte" by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare dining room table produced by NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) in Sweden during the 1940s.
Made in pine with sculpted legs. One expandable leaf of 56 cm.
Total length with leaf is 206 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Scandinavian Modern Functionalist Table Lamp from Boréns, Sweden, 1930s
By Boréns Borås
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely table lamp from Böhlmarks, made from brass with a large shade lacquered dark green. The key detail on top of the shade lights the lamp when turned.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
A pair of Chandeliers by Paavo Tynell
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of Chandeliers Model "9029/5" designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy and destined to the import, engraved "9029/5", "MADE IN FINLAND", "TT" (Import stamp) and "OY. TAITO AB." ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
1966 Reno Wahl Iversen's “Captain's Bar”
Located in London, GB
Price shown is for one of two available. To purchase both shown in images, select quantity of 2.
Reno Wahl Iversen “Captain's bar”, mounted on wheels, fold-out top with black formica, interior with three drawers, shelves with brass handles and fittings, two original Stelton trays...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Bronze Jewelry boxes by Just Andersen
Located in Long Island City, NY
A patinated bronze jewelry box by Just Andersen. Denmark, Circa 1930th.
Stamped and numbered. Excellent vintage condition.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher lounge chair new upholstered with cognac vintage aniline leather.
Made in cherry.
Model PJ 149 colonial chair, made by Poul Jeppesen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Cherry
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Pendant Light made in Rattan, Glass and Copper , 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rare and lovely decorative Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp.
Height adjustable from about 35cm to 95cm.
Executed in rattan, opaline glass and copper. The pendant lamp comes with 1 ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
Scandinavian Modern Svante Skåge Cortina cabinet, 1950's
By Svante Skogh
Located in Uccle, BE
Description
Hardwood veneer, rectangular shape on coupled leg stand, it has five drawers, sliding glass doors, interior with two shelves and lighting.
Height 140.5 cm, W78 x depth 31...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Pair Swedish Pine Wood Wall Sconces with Wicker Shades, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely pair of pine wood wall sconces with beautiful hand-made wicker lampshades from Sweden in the 1960s. Clean lines and design from the Scandinavian Modern period. Both sconces...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Danish Modern Teak Magazine/Side Table by Spottrup
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish magazine/side table by Spottrup, circa 1960s. Charming table with bookmatched veneer top, solid legs, and a canvas sling magazine holder!
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Teak
Ludvig Sturm Large Extendable Dining Table in Oak, Sweden ca. 1948
By Ludvig Sturm
Located in Prague, New Town
Ludvig Sturm for Inrednings-Kompaniet AB, large Swedish Modern dining table, oak, Sweden, ca. 1948.
An exceptional and rare Swedish Modern dining table in oak, designed by Ludvig St...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Carl-Johan Boman Pair of Finnish Curved Easy Chairs in Sahara Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of Finnish curved easy chairs, designed by Carl-Johan Boman. Produced by Oy Boman Ab in Finland, 1940s. Tapered wooden legs, seats are newly upholstered in Sahara sheepskin.
Pl...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Lounge chair by Sven Ellekaer for Christian Linneberg, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Lounge chair designed by Sven Ellekaer and produced by Christian Linneberg Møbelfabrik in Denmark, 1962.
Lovely design with a three legged frame in rosewood with a seat and backrest...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Rosewood
Set of Twelve Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs by Wilkhahn Germany, 1958
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Set of Twelve Dining Chairs by Wilkhahn
Germany, 1958
Set consisting of twelve delicate mid-century chairs from Wilkhahn. The chairs were made in Germany in the 1950s/60s and are re...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Teak
c. 1956 Knud Andersen Danish Teak Dining Chairs in Teal Wool, Set of Ten (10)
By Knud V. Andersen for Anton Michelsen
Located in Oakland, CA
Sculptural set of ten (10) mid-century Danish dining chairs, handcrafted by Harbo Sølvsten & Knud Andersen, I. C. A. Jensen, Aarhus, Denmark, 1956. Model KA120, characterized by thei...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Folding Lounge Chair made in Yugoslavia after Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Classic mid century folding lounge chair, made in Yugoslavia, after the iconic Wegner design. The chair features a solid wood frame, with a woven cord backrest and seat. This example...
Category
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cord, Wood
Börne Augustsson, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow blown glass and brass table lamp designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.0"H x 5.0"W x 5.0"D
Dimensio...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Johannes Andersen for Vamo Sønderborg Teak Dining Chairs, Perfectly Restored
Located in Oakland, CA
An exceptional set of six mid-century dining chairs by Johannes Andersen for Vamo Sønderborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1957. Meticulously handcrafted with masterful joinery, featuring sc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Swedish Modern Kirke Nielsen "Rickard" Teak Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish modern teak cabinet ”Rickard” designed by Kirke Nielsen and made by Abrahamssons Möbelfabrik in Smålands Taberg. The cabinet is from the mid 20th century, during the 1950s an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Bruno Mathsson Teak and Birch Maria Table, signed & dated, 1966
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bruno Mathsson Teak and Birch Maria Dining Table. Closes to an incredible 36" x 10", but can open to a full 110" when fully extended. Original Condition in nice shape, dated 1966 i...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch, Teak
Danish Modern Adjustable Table / Desk Lamp with Brass Base and Cone Shade, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table or desk lamp was produced in Denmark in the 1950s.
The lamp features a continuous tubular brass loop, which seamlessly forms both the base and the arm in one elegant...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Side Table Cocktail Table by Grete Jalk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Scandinavian Classic designed by Grete Jalk and manufactured by Glostrup in Denmark, circa 1960s. The table features a solid teak construction with beautiful grain.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Gunnar Nylund, c. 1940's chamotte table lamp with green glaze, Rörstrand, Sweden
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Illuminate your space with timeless elegance through this exquisite Gunnar Nylund chamotte table lamp from the 1940s, crafted by Rörstrand in Sweden. Expertly embodying Scandinavian ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s curved Danish sofa. Original velvet upholstery. Birch legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Birch
"Fringe" Ceiling Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobson, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Fringe” ceiling lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, made from brass with drapes of pistachio green textile chords suspended in layers from shade. Perfect boudoir lighting.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and fabric floor lamp produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 64.5” H x 24” W x 24” D This should include the shad...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Expertly Restored - Mid-century Single Teak Night Stand by Westnofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Danish Cabinetmaker Dining Table - Extendable to 350cm for 12/14 seats
Located in London, GB
This bespoke dining table was made in the 1960s by a cabinetmaker in Denmark. This dining table was found with a set of chairs made by cabinetmaker Gustav Bertelsen and designed by S...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Paavo Tynell, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Orno Oy
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito, Oy, Finland, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 37” H x 25” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 5...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Scandinavian Low Teak Sideboard Media Credenza
Located in Oakland, CA
Handcrafted from beautifully grained old-growth teak, this mid-century Danish low credenza features two sliding doors that open to reveal a mahogany interior with adjustable shelves....
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Swedish designer organic three-armed floor lamp, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Floor lamp by anonymous Swedish designer in the middle of the 20th century.
Very rare model.
Unique design with three organic arms. Top one is adjustable.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Danish Modern Sculptural Pair of Rocking Chairs Lambswool & Oak, Brutalism, 1950
Located in Odense, DK
This pair of sculptural rocking chairs, made in the 1950s by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker, embodies the Brutalist aesthetic with its bold design. Crafted from solid oak, the chairs ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Lambskin, Wool
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.625” H x 22” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.75” H x 5” W x 5” D
S...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Desk by Ganddal Møbelfabrikk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An iconic Scandinavian Modern rosewood desk crafted by Ganddal Møbelfabrikk in the 1960s. This exceptional vintage rosewood desk showcases all of the hallmarks of Mid-Century Modern ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
"Pair of "Fringe" Ceiling Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobson, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of “Fringe” pendant lights by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, made from brass with drapes of textile chords suspended in layers from shades.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Swedish Modern Nesting Tables in Birch, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Set of 3 Swedish Modern nesting tables, Sweden, 1940s. Made from birch. Each table is impressed '107' to the underside, the smallest table also features additional later markings. Al...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch
Set of Four Mid Century Danish Modern Dining Chairs att. to E. Buch c. 1950/60's
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Mid Century Danish Modern dining chairs, attributed to Erik Buch, for Anderstrud Mobelfabrik c. 1950/60's. The chairs are all structurally sound and sturdy, all show mino...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood, Teak
Poul M. Volther for Frem Røjle Danish Modern Sofa Sleeper
Located in Fulton, CA
A Danish Modern sofa sleeper designed by Poul M. Volther for Frem Røjle. Denmark, circa. 1960's. Converts from sofa to bed by simply sliding the frame forward. Beautiful original fin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Designer, Slipper Chairs, Beech, Mohair, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green mohair and beech lounge chairs or slipper chairs designed and produced by an unknown cabinetmaker, Denmark, c. 1940s.
Seat height: 15"
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Beech
SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors Cabinet, Circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors mahogany cabinet with fruitwood inlays, Circa 1940s, the overhanging rectangular top with rounded corners above two cupboard doors with ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp Model A 2-10 in Brass & Opaline Glass, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
A minimalist mid-century modern flushmount by Paavo Tynell in Opaline glass and brass details. A very simplistic design that adds a modernist statement to any interior. Perfect for h...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Scandinavian Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Ranst, VAN
Danish vintage rocking chair designed as model '182' by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin in the 1960s. This chair has a teak and has been reupholstered in a beige fabric. the rocking chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Corona Belysning, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Corona
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and fabric floor lamp designed and produced by Corona Belysning, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 56.25” H x 16.25” W x 16.25” D
Dimensions of Lam...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
1970s Huge Brutalist Danish Sejer Unic Sculptural Ceramic Floor Vase Blue Grey
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Huge Mid-century Danish ceramic floor vase by Fridtjof Sejersen for Sejer ceramic studio. Made ca 1960s to 1970s. It´s made in his own studio workshop in Nr. Aaby on the Danish islan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Freestanding Desk in Solid Oak, by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Mid-Century, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A refined mid-century freestanding desk in solid oak and with brass handles. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in 1950s.
Nice lines for this perfect office desk. Overall a great impression...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Rare Mid-Century Modern Magnus Stephensen Armchairs for Fritz Hansen 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
MAGNUS STEPHENSEN & FRITZ HANSEN
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN
A beautiful pair of armchairs by Danish architect and designer Magnus Stephensen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1930s.
The armchairs are made of a bent beech frame with a woven seagrass seating and backrest. They are a beautiful example of Scandinavian Modern design with combination of functionalism and carefully designed details.
Magnus Stephensen trained as an architect from 1924 at the Academy of Arts, Copenhagen and graduated in 1930. From 1930-1931 he was employed at the architects Edvard Thomsen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Seagrass, Beech
1940s Danish Mohair Sofa with Channel Back and Curved Silhouette
Located in Oakland, CA
Elegant 1940s Danish sofa features a gracefully curved form with vertical channel-back tufting, offering both sculptural presence and structured comfort. Built with exceptional craft...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mohair
Eva Jancke-Björk, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Eva Jancke-Björk and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Purple and Raspberry Colored Glass Vases by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
Look at this beautiful set of vases by Gunnar Nylund. The colors of these vases are exceptionally beautiful, the smaller vase has a beautiful raspberry colored glass, the more delica...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Scandinavian Modern Extendable round Oak Dining Table by Henning Kjaernulf
Located in Uccle, BE
Extendable and retractable oak dining room table by Henning Kjaernulf.
We also have a set of 6 matching chairs that would work very well with the tab...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
Midcentury "Prag" Lounge Chair by Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant lounge chair and footstool by Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell, model called “Prag”. Made from beech with sheepskin upholstery. Generous size and lovely details, like the neck cu...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Danish Modern Rosewood Pedestal Extension Dining Table by Ansager Mobler
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century Danish Modern extension dining table with unique star form pedestal base
By Ansager Mobler
Denmark, Circa 1960s
Gorgeous book-matched rosewood, with sta...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa in Biedermeier style, furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa in Biedermeier style. Green furniture velour, ash wood, brass springs in the seat. Sofa was reupholstered by craftsman about 20 years ago. Very good condi...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Ash
ITSU, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white opaline glass chandelier produced by ITSU, Finland, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.875” H x 14” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3” H x 3.75” diameter...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Peter Hvidt Orla Molgaard Style Classic Danish 1950s Medium Size Lounge Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful lounge chair made in Denmark in the 1950s. The chair bear close resemblance to Peter Hvidt's designs for Fritz Hansen The chair is not marked similar to the vast majority ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Beech, Wool
Brass Floor Lamp 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...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
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