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
Swedish Modern Ystad Metall Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh Brass Ash Tray 1940s
Located in Boden, SE
Ash tray by Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh for Ystads metall Sweden
Swedish 1940s brass.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
1960s Helge Vestergaard Jensen Coffee Table with Drawer and Black Formica Top
Located in London, GB
1960s Helge Vestergaard Jensen Solid Wood Coffee Table, side with drawer and table top with black formica. Manufactured by cabinetmaker Jason Mogler. H. 54. W. 44. L. 70 cm. Repair t...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Formica
Paavo Tynell Bridal Bouquet Ceiling Lamp "Morsiuskimppu" Model 9029, Taito 1950s
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. Thr...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish Lounge Chair 1940-50s
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Lounge Chair
Made in 1940-50s
Beautiful shape and character,
similar to the clam chair made by Arnold Madsen
Height: 82 cm
Width: 57 cm
Depth: 50 cm
Seat Height: 39 cm
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Danish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Oak, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige bouclé fabric and oak lounge chairs designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Seat height 15.5”.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Original Erik Gunnar Asplund 'Parachute' Ceiling Lamp in Glass and Steel, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
Original ceiling lamp (model '6022' / 'Parachute'), designed by Erik Gunnar Asplund in the 1920s. Produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik in 1958-59. Made from green-lacquered metal, ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Swedish Mid Century Modern, Highback Armchair in Oak & Lambswool, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A Swedish Mid-Century Modern highback armchair, attributed to Yngve Ekström and crafted in the 1960s, embodies the timeless elegance and functionality of Scandinavian design. The cha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
Einar Barnes for P. S. Heggen Handled Teak Wastepaper Basket
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Scandinavian Einar Barnes for P. S. Heggens Two Handled Teak Trash Can. Featuring a sculptural, molded Teak and Beech Plywood oval form, detailed vertical s...
Category
1960s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Beech, Teak, Plywood
Danish Designer, Side Chair, Wood, Brass, Velvet, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood, green velvet and brass stool or side chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 24” H x 17.75” W x 19.75” D
Seat Height: 16”
All upholstere...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24.
Made in black leather and good quality foam.
Only the cushion, not the chair.
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
1960s Severin Hansen Restored Rosewood Coffee Table with Royal Copenhagen Tiles
Located in Knebel, DK
Rosewood Coffee table designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri with Niels Thorsson tiles made by Royal Copenhagen, Denmark.
The Coffee table with it's signature corner jo...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Rosewood
Rare 1960's teak ottoman by Grete Jalk for France & Søn, Denmark
Located in Bern, CH
Rare 1960's teak ottoman designed by Danish designer Grete Jalk for France & Søn, Denmark. Solid teak frame with black leather upholstery.
Designer: Grete Jalk
Producer: France & Søn...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm Office Chair Model FK84, 1962
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning office chair Model FK84 by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Kill International, 1962, early production with cantilevering back rest, in black leather on a three star c...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Swedish Designer, Side Table, Elm, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and elm veneer side table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions: 23.5” H x 31.5” Diameter
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch, Elm
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chair new upholstered with Vintage aniline leather. Straps maintained in the original patinated lea...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Ash
Nils Kähler for Kähler, Denmark. Large bottle-shaped ceramic vase.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nils Kähler for Kähler, Denmark.
Large bottle-shaped ceramic vase. Turquoise glaze.
1960s/70s.
Signed HAK and Nils.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 24.5 cm. x W 18.0 x D 10.0 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Josef Frank Floor Lamp, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Josef Frank, model 2148, produced by Svenskt Tenn.
With 4 lights each, controlled with two discreet push switches, allowing two different lighting moods.
With a bespoke ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
1940s Lounge Chairs by Tyge Hvass, Model 1628 for Fritz Hansen, Denmark
By Tyge Hvass, Fritz Hansen
Located in Balen, BE
Elegant, sculptural, and timeless; this pair of Model 1628 lounge chairs, designed by Danish architect Tyge Hvass for Fritz Hansen, embodies the essence of mid-century Scandinavian c...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Textile, Wool, Beech
Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Karu lounge chair
The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finland by the Haimi Oy company in t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
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
LUte Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The stunning LUte sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires is an up and down fixed cylindrical wall sconce in unlacquered patinated brass or unlacquered gold finish. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Gold, Brass
Zinc Outdoor Sconces '21st Century'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome Zinc Outdoor Sconce in a Classic Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian design. Crafted from zinc plated steel, clear sealed. Wired with a single...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Zinc
Josef Frank, Candelabra, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A six-armed organic brass candelabra designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1940s.
Fits 0.80” diameter candles
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Carved Solid Pine Wood Chandelier by Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Karis, Nyland
This ceiling lamp was produced in Sweden in the 1970s by Solbackens Svarveri.
Frame is crafted from solid pine wood, featuring disc-shaped carved elements.
The lamp is in overall g...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of "Simris/Olympia" by Anders Pehrson, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1960s.
Height is adjustable in all directions.
New wiring.
Global shipping: USD 199.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
LU Louis Sconce PB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce. An all brass wall sconce in patinated brass with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Nils Jonsson Teak Sideboard for P.S. Heggen, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Discover the exquisite craftsmanship of this unique Nils Jonsson teakwood sideboard, boasting a distinctive Scandinavian Modern style. Crafted with precision and elegance, it feature...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Houseof Charcoal Grey Bar Opal Ball Wall Light
By houseof
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
A perfect space saving light our bold charcoal grey bar opal ball wall light. With the power of a floor lamp but without the footprint, the metal bar holds three opal glass shades, w...
Category
2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mogens Koch for Rud. Radmussen Substantial Modular Library in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud. Rasmussen, modular bookcase or library, pine, Denmark, design 1928
Intriguing and substantial modular library by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is con...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Poul Henningsen 'PH 80' Floor Lamp in Red and Chrome for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 80' Floor Lamp in Red and Chrome for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen designed the original three-shade system in 1926-27, using a scientific a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen Teak JH502 Swivel Chair in Black Leather
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model JH502 Swivel Office Chair, designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen. Sculptural teak back and arms feature fantastic wood grain and the designer's iconic finger joints. The ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Scandinavian Midcentury Rosewood Sofa "Monte Carlo", 1965
Located in Karlstad, SE
Top-quality lounge sofa designed by Ingvar Stockum for Futura Möbler in 1965.
The "Monte Carlo" series was only in production for two years because production costs were too high. ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Pendant by Helena Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant designed by Helena Tynell for Flygsfors, Sweden, circa 1960s.
Glass shade height 10", diameter 7".
Existing electrical wiring, we do not guaranty functionality.
Rewiring...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood & Fabric Dining Chair by Juul Kristensen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist dining chair was designed by Juul Kristensen for the Danish manufacture JK Denmark during the 1960s. The chair is made of solid teak wood in ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair Hans Wegner CH-22 for Carl Hansen & Søn Denmark 1950s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Early pair of easychairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn Denmark. Model CH22. Designed in 1951. Made in solid oak. Seats in original papercord. Produced 1950s. Untouched cond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Beck & Jung Ashtray Ultima 15 by Diverse Ting in Sweden
Located in Örebro, SE
Beck & Jung ashtray Ultima 15 (by Holger Bäckström & Bo Ljungberg). Made in Denmark for Diverse Ting in Malmö, Sweden.
Wear and patina consistent with age and use, scratches, marks a...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Chandelier by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
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
Jens Moller-Jensen for Louis Poulsen Orbiter Pendant Lamps, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These 'Orbiter' pendant lamps were originally designed by Jens Møller-Jensen in 1963 and later manufactured in Denmark by Louis Poulsen during the 1980s. T...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rud Thygesen for Heltborg Møbler Rosewood and Aluminum Coffee Table, Late 1960s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A late-1960s Danish modern model 45 rosewood coffee table with aluminum accents by Rud Thygesen for Heltborg Møbler, and distributed by Domus Danica.
Expansive five-foot-plus-long t...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Danish Modern Rosewood FA-66 Sideboard by Ib Kofod Larsen
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood model Fa-66 sideboard by Ib Kofod Larsen for Faarup Mobelfabrik, circa 1960's. Substantial, sleek, minimalist design with exquisite book-matched veneer! Ample adjustable she...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Greta Magnusson Grossman Series 62 Six-Drawer Dresser
Located in Glendale, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman Series 62 six-drawer dresser. Designed by Grossman in 1952, but named the 62 dresser as it was deemed to be ten years ahead of its ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Viggo Boesen Armchairs in Beech & Sheepskin Produced in Denmark, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of mid century high wingback armchairs in beech and sheepskin attributed to Viggo Boesen produced Slagelse Møbelvaerk Denmark, 1940s. In good vintage and restored condition...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Hans J. Wegner Cushion for Wishbone Chair CH24
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner cushions for wishbone chair model CH24.
Made in canvas with leather tubing and good quality foam.
Only the cushion, not the chair.
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Koivutaru Easy Chair By Esko Pajamies For Asko, Finland In Brown Leather
By Esko Pajamies, Asko
Located in Halle, DE
Koivutaru freepending easy chair. Designed 1977 by Esko Pajamies for Asko, Finland. Upholstered in its original brown buttoned leather. The perfect fireplace chair. Very nice bent wo...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Birch
LU Swing PB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful patinated brass LU Swing Sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Fabricated in all brass in a rich dark patinated finish,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Nils Kähler for Kähler, HAK, a Pair of Large Glazed Ceramic Lamps, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nils Kähler for Kähler, HAK. A pair of large glazed ceramic lamps, 1960s.
Measures: 39 x 17 cm (excluding socket)
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
'A Hint of Spring' Unique Ceramic Wall Relief, Heini Riitahuhta 2024
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and unique wall relief "A hint of spring" by one of the most talented contemporary ceramic artists in Finland, Heini Riitahuhta, known for her distinctive style and vibra...
Category
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Pair of 1960s planters by danish cabinetmaker Aksel Kjersgaard in oak and zinc.
Located in København K, 84
Presenting a captivating piece of Danish craftsmanship from the 1960s—a rare pair of indoor planters or jardinieres skillfully crafted by the r...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Zinc
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
Large 1950s Lisa Johansson-Pape Model #71-127 Glass & Brass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 1950s Lisa Johansson-Pape Model #71-127 glass and brass ceiling lamp.
Executed in blown opaline glass shade with brass mounting canopy and interior rings. Manufactured by Sto...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
1960s, Danish armchair, original condition, furniture fabric, beech wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish armchair. Original good condition: no smells and no stains. Original green furniture fabric, beech wood legs, springs in the seat. Manufactured by Danish furniture make...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Sigvard Bernadotte "Scanline" brass flatware. Carving set and carving fork.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sigvard Bernadotte "Scanline" brass flatware.
Carving set and a carving fork. Three pieces.
Danish design from the 1960s/70s.
Marked: Scanline.
In excellent condition.
Knife: L 28.5 cm.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Danish Modern Teak and Brass Bird Sculptures
By Jacob Herman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely pair of mid-century modern/Danish Modern teak bird sculptures with metal leg in the style of Jacob Hermann's bird sculptures and Eames' house bird design.
In vintage condit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Weave Bedside / Night stand 45 from Ringvide, Oak Wood Smoked, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave bedside table
Bedside table, made of solid birch wood and laminated birchveneér or solid oak wood and oak veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the bedside serves as a great example of Scandinavian contemporary design. Designed by Lukas Dahlén...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch, Oak
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB Limited Edition 'Rörligt Objekt' Folding Screen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB, limited edition 'Rörligt Objekt' folding screen or room divider, no. 30/100, patinated copper, wood, Sweden, after 1989
Designed by Mats Theselius for...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
Outstanding Finn Juhl Rosewood and Silver Inlay "Judas" Dining Table, Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
An extremely rare and exceptional mid-century Danish Modern "Judas" extension dining table. This iconic table was designed by Finn Juhl, expertly produced by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, and retailed by Illums Bolighus of Copenhagen, Denmark. The table features an expandable oval top in stunning book-matched Brazilian rosewood, with round silver inlays, floating on a sculptural base with tapered solid rosewood legs. Made in Denmark, circa 1950s.
Branded manufacturer’s mark to underside: "Cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, Copenhagen Denmark, Design: Finn Juhl."
Measures: 71"W x 47.25"D x 28.25"H. Extends up to 114.5"W with two 21.75" leaves.
Professionally restored. Excellent condition.
Along with Hans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen and Børge Mogensen, Finn Juhl was one of the great masters of mid-20th-century Danish design. Juhl was the first among that group to have his work promoted overseas, bringing the character of the nation’s furnishings — and the inherent principles of grace, craftsmanship and utility on which they were based — to an international audience. A stylistic maverick, Juhl embraced expressive, free-flowing shapes in chair and sofa designs much earlier than his colleagues, yet even his quietest pieces incorporate supple, curving forms that are at once elegant and ergonomic.
Juhl quickly won a following for such signature designs as the supremely comfortable Chieftan lounge chair, the biomorphic Baker sofa, and this Judas table, ornamented with stylish inlaid silver plaquettes.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Safari Campaign Lounge Chairs by Erik Worts
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Wonderful pair of simple and elegant safari lounge chairs by Erik Worts for Niels Eilersen. Black Enameled with canvas upholstery, chairs are in very good condition with some water s...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Articulated Toy Elephant by Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in San Diego, CA
Articulated toy elephant by Kay Bojesen, circa 1990s. #1469
Kay Bojesen's elephant, born in 1953, is a world-famous Classic for children and adults...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
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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