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
Børge Mogensen Chairs Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of chairs designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine, Leather
Rya Rug Vintage Scandinavian with Green Tones
Located in Ferrara, IT
Introducing our luxurious Scandinavian Rya Rug that has taken the interior design world by storm! Crafted with the finest woolen piles, this stunning rug features a shaggy texture in...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard For John Stuart FD451 Daybed Sofas & Corner Table Set
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard created many enduring and sought-after modern Scandinavian designs. This leather sofa set is an archetypal example of their mastery. Lovingly restored,...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
Flush Mount, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Flush mount, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1950s. Colored light blue glass with brass details. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age an...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.5” H x 9.625” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.125” H x 4” W x 4” D
St...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Pendant by Sievä Oy, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Finnish Scandinavian Modern pendant by Sievä Oy, 1950s. Brass with opaline glass shades and copper details. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent wi...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper
Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden, 1953
By Orrefors, Edward Hald
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful graal vase by Edward Hald, crystal clear with nuances of green. Beautiful underwater motif of fish, where the layers of glass create a lively, wat...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Royal Copenaghen Scandinavian Midcentury Ceramic Vase and Bowl Set, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury ceramic bowl or centerpiece and vase set with relief decoration produced by Royal Copenaghen, Denmark 1950s.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Senator Floor Lamp by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model Senator floor lamp by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno from the 1950s. Leather wrapped stem, brass details, metal lampshade. Orno stamp. Good vint...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Erik Höglund / PEOPLE BOTTLE(GREY CARBORUNDUM) H875 / Boda Glasbruk / 1950s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Launched in 1956, this series uses tiny granules of carborundum (silicon carbide) instead of the potato or sawdust that had previously been used to create bubbles.
Carborundum is a ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Lounge Chair, Wood, Sheepskin, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and shearling lounge chair attributed to Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, 1950s.
For reference study model "Mikki" for Puunveisto Oy - Träsnideri Ab, Finland.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Midcentury Modern Sheepskin/Shearling Carl Malmsten "Samspel" Lounge Chairs
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This model” Samspel” lounge chairs was designed by Carl Malmsten in 1956 and manufactured during that time at AB Record Bollnäs Sweden. These two chairs have been fully reupholstered...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
Set of 2 Early Alvar Aalto Stools, Finland, 1950's
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 2 early Alvar Aalto stools in bentwood for Artek, Finland 1950s. The stools have a nice matched patina.
Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) was a Finnish architect, designer, and urban ...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Kai Kristiansen Set of 8 Model 42 Rosewood and Leather Dining Chairs
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 42 Dining Chairs, 1956.
A set of 8 dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. The frames are made from...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Kai Kristiansen Vintage Rosewood & Mohair Upholstered Bench c1950s
Located in London, England
A classic upholstered bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s as part of his popular Entre range produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark.
The frame is m...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Rosewood
Scandinavian Mid-Century Oak Wall Mirror with Glass Shelf
Located in Karis, Nyland
Add a touch of elegance to your home with our Scandinavian Mid-Century Oak Wall Mirror from the 1950s. Crafted with quality oak and featuring a glass shelf, this mirror not only adds...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Stunning Flushmount in Glass, Silk & Brass, Attr. Gunnel Nyman, Idman 1950s
By Gunnel Nyman, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stunning light fixture with glass shade surronded by a silk or silk like fabric held with a brass nob. The effect from the fabric shade combined with the glass diffuser is quite ma...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of 6 Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 42 dining Chairs, 1956.
Set of 6 dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. Refinished rosewood frames...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Alvar Aalto Padded Paimio 44 Lounge Chair in Birch & Sheepskin, Artek 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
The famous Paimio lounge chair model 41, designed by Alvar Aalto for the Paimio Sanitarium. Manufactured by Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy in t...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Danish mid-century Easy Chair Teak and original Striped Wool, 1950's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool Danish mid-century armchair in teak covered in wool and very representative of the easy chairs of the time designed by such icons as Arne Vodder and Hans Wegner. Made by Er...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
Midcentury Table Lamp Designed by Th. Valentiner, Made in Denmark, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Adjustable table lamp. Designed by Th. Valentiner made by Poul Dinesen in 1950s. Made in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern floor lamps, Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of beautiful brass floor lamps by Josef Frank, made from brass with wide pleated shades. Decorative screws used for adjusting the height. Married couple, small design variation ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Cream Textured Glass and Brass Pendants, Sweden 1940s to 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This elegant minimalist pendant was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1940s to 1950s.
The light features a round cream colored crackle glass textured lampshade and brass h...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Carl Malmsten Vintage Samspel Sofa in Mohair Velvet 1950s
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten - Samspel Sofa, 1956
Malmsten's iconic curved sofa was designed in 1956 and produced by Swedish cabinetmakers AB Record in Bollnas. It is considered one the finest exa...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Velvet, Beech
Hans J. Wegner Coffee Table "At-10" in Teak, Oak and Cane, Andreas Tuck, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Iconic and rare Hans J. Wegner coffee table in solid teakwood, oak and rattan cane made by cabinetmaker Andreas Tuck, Odense, Denmark. This model "AT-10" is one of Wegner's most soug...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cane, Oak, Teak
Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Henry Kjærnulff Oak & Green Mohair, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Very charming and rustic large easy chair designed by Henry Kjærnulf and manufactured in the 1950s. The chair is made of solid oak and the loose cush...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Danish Modern Model FH4103 Chair by Hans J. Wegner. 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Model FH4103 Chair by Hans J. Wegner. 1950s.
Iconic Danish Mid-Century Modern design by world famous Danish architect Hans Jørgensen Wegner. Manufactured by Fritz Hans...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Unique Scandinavian Modern Earthenware Table Lamp by Tilgmans, Sweden 1955
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Unique Scandinavian Modern earthenware Lamp by Tilgmanns, Sweden 1950s
This Scandinavian modern table lamp by Tilgmanns, originating from Sweden in the 1950s, is a striking example...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern of Curved Arm lounge chair with White linen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Modern curved arm lounge chair with white linen upholstery. Beautiful design with birch blonde arms and frame. circa 1950. Made in Sweden. Located in Brooklyn NYC.
Chai...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Mid-Century Oak & Teak Wall Mirror
Located in Karis, Nyland
Oak and teak framed wall mirror. Produced in Scandinavia, 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Oak, Teak
'Tratten' Wall Lamp by Hans Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cone shaped wall lamp by Hans Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd, Sweden 1950s. This is model ‘Tratten’ in beautifully patinated copper...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
Sven Staaf Easy Chair in Pierre Frey Linen and Elm, Almgren & Staaf, Sweden 1953
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare easy chair was designed by Sven Staaf in the early 1950s. This particular model number 1765 was manufactured by Almgren & Staaf in Helsingborg, Sw...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Elm
Finnish Mid Century Floor Lamp in Brass & Leather by Lisa Johansson-Papé, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Finnish mid century floor lamp il brass and leather by Lisa Johansson-Papé produced by Stockmann Orno Finland, 1950s. In original condition with some patina and wear on the leat...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Jørgen Magnussen for Peder Pedersen Dining Table in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Magnussen for Peder Pedersen, dining table, pine, lacquered wood, Denmark, circa 1957
This dining table (ca. 1957), designed by Jørgen Magnussen, and crafted by the acclaimed...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Pine
Set of 8 Niels Møller Model 77 Rosewood Dining Chairs, 1959
Located in London, England
Niels Moller - Model 77 Dining Chairs, 1959
A rare set of 8 rosewood dining chairs designed by Danish master: Niels O. Moller for his own company J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik in Denmark ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Beautiful Bertel Gardberg Pine Doughnut Sauna Stool, Normark 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A "Sauna" stool designed by Bertel Gardberg in Finland in the 1950s. The stool is varnished pinewood and it has 4 parts: three legs and a round hollow seat with a hole in the middle. Simple, elegant and quite minimalistic. The piece is in great condition with signs of wear and use consistent with age. The stool is very sturdy and sits firmly in place. Although this was mainly intended as a sauna stool, it can of course be used in almost any room in the household. The design, which is based on old traditional folk stools, will stand out in any interior. As is evident from the pictures and video, no need for nails or screws here.
Bertel Gardberg (1919-2007) was a well renowned Finnish designer and a silversmith. His multiple recognitions include multiple Grand prizes at the Milan Triennale's, some prestigious Finnish honorary titles and a number of other recognitions. In the 1950s Garberg acted as the head designer for the Galeries Lafayette in...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Sven Aage Madsen Rosewood Desk. H.P. Hansen, Denmark
Located in Buffalo, NY
Beautiful desk in rosewood designed by Danish Architect Svend Aage Madsen for H.P. Hansen, Denmark. Very sculptural shape with many wonderful details. Bookcase to the back side , and...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Rosewood Desk
Located in London, England
An exquisite Danish cabinetmaker made desk in stunning rosewood dated to the early 1950s. This elegant desk exhibits the finest cabinetmaking techniques with subtle mouldings on the ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Lisa Johansson-Papé Ceiling Pendant 61-347 Glass, Brass & Gray Paint, Orno 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
This UFO like shaped lamp was quite popular in Finland in the 1950s, and still is. today. It is found in public buildings as in private residences.
This lamp is stamped twice, on th...
Category
1950s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
"Hunting table" desk or dining table by Børge Mogensen, Søborg Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, Soborg Furniture Factory
Located in Hägersten, SE
"Hunitng table" designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced in Denmark by Søborg Furniture. Solid oak legs with teak feet. Brass runners and table top in teak. Works perfectly as either a d...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Danish Folding Dining Table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3601, 1950s
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Nice small drop-leaf table model 3601 designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1952. This table has a teak wooden foldable top and chrome-plated tubular metal legs. This ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Danish Modern Sofa, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Danish Modern sofa attributed to Svend Skipper, Denmark 1950, with earthy multicolor striped upholstery on teak legs and with sculptural teak hand rests.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Set of Børge Mogensen "BM61" Dining Chairs by P. Lauritsen & Søn, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning set of 6 dining chairs in oak and rattan cane designed by Danish designer Børge Mogensen and manufactured at P. Lauritsen & Søn. This set is from the very early production o...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cane, Oak
Elegant Mid-Century Desk Designed by Severin Hansen Jr. 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is an iconic example of Danish midcentury design, created by the talented designer Severin Hansen and manufactured by the renowned Haslev Møbelfabrik in the 1950s. The desk...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Danish Modern End Table by Poul Jensen
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant walnut end table by Poul Jensen for Selig. Caned shelf below in near perfect condition, a 2 inch strip missing. Sculpted top edge. This item can be parcel posted.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Green Tinted Glass & Brass Pendant Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Beautiful and elegant pendant lamp designed by Carl Fagerlund for Swedish glass company Orrefors. The lamp has been produced during the 1960s.
Hexagon shaped cup of green tinted glas...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Arne Vodder for Kircodan Danish Teak and Cognac Leather Lounge Chair 1950s
By Arne Vodder
Located in San Angelo, TX
This teak framed lounge chair of Danish origin from the 1950s is organically shaped and is signed by Arne Vodder for Kircodan. The wooden frame is based on curved lines and round edg...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood, Teak
Set of Two Ceramic Pendants by Bodil Marie Nielsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of two ceramic pendants by Bodil Marie Nielsen, Denmark 1950s. This sculptural cylindrical pendant has perforations and intricately sculpted ridges. A pair is available. Signed...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Kurt Østervig Side Table or Bench Produced by Jason Møbler in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare and long side table or bench designed by Kurt Østervig. Produced by Jason Møbler in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Set of 16 Hans Wegner CH-31 Dining Chairs CH 31
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 16 Hans Wegner CH31 dining chairs designed in 1956 and produced by Carl Hansen & Son. Will Split Set. NOTE: PRICE IS FOR EACH CHAIR.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cane, Oak
Rastad & Relling Teak & Leather Side or Sewing Table for Rasmus Solberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood, Teak
Set of 6 Niels Møller Model 77 Rosewood Dining Chairs, 1959
Located in London, England
Niels Moller - Model 77 Dining Chairs, 1959
A rare set of 6 rosewood dining chairs designed by Danish master: Niels O. Moller for his own company J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik in Denmark ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Alvar Aalto Cabinet Model. 810 in Birch, Artek 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare cabinet model 810 designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in Finland in the 1950s. Very minimal and sleek design, perfect for almost any interior. The item is in ver...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch
A pair of pendants by Mauri Amari for Idman
By Mauri Almari, Idman Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
A chandelier designed by Mauri Almari for Idman Oy, Model 51122. Finland, circa 1950s.
Featured on Idman catalog No 132, page 7.
Polished brass with three original glass shades. Mea...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, cherry-red furniture velour, ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Cherry-red furniture velour, ash wood legs, brass springs in the seat. The sofa was reupholstered about 10 years ago by craftsman. Very good condition: n...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Ash
Paavo Tynell Adjustable Ceiling Lamp Model A1965 in Light Green, Taito 1950s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
The counterweight lamp models showcases Tynell's genius as a lamp designer. The model features a counter weight to the lamp shade that allows for it...
Category
1950s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
1960s Danish Modern Rosewood & Metal Standing Valet
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mid Century 1960s Danish Modern Rosewood & Metal Standing Valet
A beautifully crafted Danish teak valet from the 1960s, designed with functionality and style in mind. This sculptural...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Itsu, Wall Light, Brass, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass wall light produced by Itsu, Finland, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8.5” H x 4.875” W x 9.25“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.875” H x 4.875” W x 1...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hand painted "Apple" jar by Josef Frank for Svenskt tenn
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare lidded jar in the shape of an apple designed by Josef Frank. Produced by Firma Svenskt Tenn during the 1950s. Made from Aluminum with hand painted decor. Very good vintage condi...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
A pair of wall lights by Paavo Tynell for Taito
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of wall lights designed by Paavo Tynell, for OY Taito, Model 9453.
Finland, circa 1950th. Opaline glass shades on brass hardware.
Both fixtures marked " OY Taito A 9453". One ...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Finnish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Reed, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, rattan and woven reed floor lamp designed and produced in Finland, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 59.75” H x 12“ W x 24” D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 B...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Japan Easy Chairs by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen for Søborg, Denmark, 1950's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Five Japan easy chairs or model 501 designed in 1950's by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen for Søborg Møbler, Denmark. Teak wood structure and new loose cushions upholstered with Kvadrat fabric ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Lounge Chair - Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs - "Siesta" - Puunveisto Oy - Sheepskin
Located in Stockholm, SE
One of my favourite chairs, the "Siesta-chair" designed in 1952 by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs at Puunveisto Oy in Finland. This chair is reupholstered in sheepskin and is in excellen...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Teak
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
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bowl, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Asaa, DK
Beautiful organically shaped solid teak bowl made by Kay Bojesen in mint condition.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Midcentury "Garden of Eden" settee, Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning “Garden of Eden” settee by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, upholstered in eggshell white linen. Beautiful design that strikes a perfect balance between modernism and tradition.
K...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp Model 80648 in Copper, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A gorgeous unperforated version of the Starry Sky which is one of the most iconic designs of Paavo Tynell's lamps. The lamp is made of copper and glass and has an absolute perfect pa...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybed Sofa by Hans Wegner for Getma
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Danish Mid-Century Modern daybed, sofa - model GE- 258 designed by Hans Wegner for Getma. This example is in very good, estate condition, specifically the fabric shows wear, s...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Leather "Papa Bear" Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
An original “Papa Bear” chair designed by Danish design master Hans J. Wegner for the furniture maker A.P. Stolen in the 1950s. While Wegner is primarily known for his inventiveness;...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Iconic Hans Wegner ‘Flag Halyard’ Lounge Chair Early Edition Model GE225
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner, ‘Flag Halyard’ lounge chair model ‘GE225’, rope, steel, dark green lacquered steel, leather, wood, sheepskin, Denmark, 1958
This ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Paavo Tynell Adjustable Ceiling Lamp 1967 in Original Condition, Taito 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful adjustable ceiling pendant model 1967 by Paavo Tynell that harmoniously unites the patinated brass with the original linen shade and polka doted diffuser. The counterweig...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair of Rare Table Lamps with Wooden Slat Shades, Valinte Oy, 1950s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of rare table lamps, manufactured by Valinte Oy, 1950s. Painted metal and brass frame with wooden slat shades. Marked. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age a...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage "Näckroser" Tapestry by Barbro Nilsson
Located in New York, NY
Vintage "Näckroser" tapestry by Barbro Nilsson for Märta Måås-Fjetterströms atelier in Båstad, Sweden. Wool inlay on linen in green shades and red details decapitating water lilies. ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
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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