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
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall lights ‘Tratten’, copper, Sweden, 1950s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this wall light 'Tratten', which is crafted fro...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
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
ITSU, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and gilt opaline glass chandelier produced by ITSU, Finland, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.25” H x 16” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 4.5” H x 4” W x 4” D
Stem...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Pair Teak Nightstands Bedside Tables by Carlström & Co from Sweden 1950's
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful pair teak nightstands / bedside tables with drawer and magazine rack on beech legs from the 1950s.
The night stands are made by Carlstr...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
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
Oak, Teak, Rattan
Set of 2 Early Alvar Aalto Stools, Finland, 1950's
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
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 ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
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
Midcentury Modern Mahogany and Leather Dining Chairs, Josef Frank, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of eight dining chairs by Josef Frank, made from mahogany with green leather seats. Elegant slender lines with tall, ribbed backs. Decor of brass nails around the corners of the ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Midcentury Wall lights by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of elegant brass wall lights by Josef Frank. Generous size with curved lines, warmly gleeming brass.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
"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 ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans J. Wegner FH1936 Shell Chair in Beach / Teak Wood and Bouclé, Frith Hansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Shell lounge chair, model FH 1936 designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1948 and shortly manufactured by Fritz Hansen in the early fifties. After the second world war various designers experimented with molded plywood. This chair was one of the results of Wegners efforts with at that time new technique of the future.
The frame is executed with traditional cabinetmaker's work in solid beech wood and two molded plywood shells in teak veneer. The chair is in very good solid condition and has some old joint repairs. The wood has been lightly cleaned / refinished to preserve its patina. The seat cushion is newly upholstered in Dedar Nimbus...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Beech, Teak
$4,286 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, teak and off-white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.25” H x 5” W x 6.375“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (I...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Model 2411 Armchairs in Sheepskin, Asko, 1950s
By Asko
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern Model 2411 Armchairs, manufactured by Asko, 1950s. Birch frame, new sheepskin upholstery. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. The ar...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
$4,810 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Olle Pira, modernist folding chair Oscar, String Design, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A folding chair model Oscar, designed by Swedish architect Olle Pira in 1955 for the manufacturer String Design. This is a rare version of Pira’s Piraten chair, which was launched by...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Bertil Brisborg, Nordiska Kompaniet, mid century pendant lamp, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A modernist rise-and-fall pendant lamp, model 530-008, designed in the 1950s by Bertil Brisborg for the renowned Swedish department store Nordiska Kompaniet. The model was introduced...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Newly Refinished - Karl-Erik Ekselius Expanding Walnut Dining Table for Dux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desig...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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
Rut Bryk Mother & Children Ceramic Wall Relief "Play, 1957 " Arabia
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stunning wall relief in glazed ceramic designed by Rut Bryk and manufactured by Arabia, in Finland in the 1950s. A beautiful work of art featuring a mother playing with her childre...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$7,267 Sale Price
20% Off
Illum Wikkelsøe Capella Series Armchairs, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Remarkable pair of easy chairs from the Capella series, designed by Illum Wikkelsø, produced by Niels Eilersen in Denmark, designed in 1959, solid teak wood frames with loose cushion...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
$5,600 / set
1950s Perforated Metal Diabolo Plug-In Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Perforated Metal Diabolo Plug-In Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari. A rare and elegant design executed in sculptural black painted perforated metal with attractively patinat...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
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
$2,134 Sale Price
30% Off
Kai Kristiansen Pair of Danish Rosewood Nightstands, 1950s
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 384 Rosewood Nightstand, c1950s
An exquisite pair of rosewood bedside cabinets, produced by cabinetmaker Aksel Kjaersgaard in Odder, Denmark circa 1950s. Thi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Fabric String, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A string fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.5” H x 3.75”Diameter
Socket takes standard...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Lounge Chair, Wood, Sheepskin, Finland, 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.
...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Finn Juhl NV-48 Armchair - Niels Vodder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finn Juhl model NV 48 armchair produced by Niels Vodder, with maker's stamp on the rear stretcher. Wood is Teak.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
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
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
Brass, Metal
1950s, Danish relax chair, green furniture blend wool fabric, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish relax chair. Green furniture blend wool fabric, beech wood, brass springs in the seat. Chairs were reupholstered by craftsman about 15 years ago. Very good condition: n...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Beech
Hans Wegner GE-240 GETAMA Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
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
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
$2,800 / item
Midcentury dining chairs by Ole Wanscher, Denmark, 1950s, set of eight
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of eight elegant dining chairs by Ole Wanscher, made from rosewood with black leather seats and backs. Clean lines, high comfort.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Scandinavian Modern Pendants, Gunilla Jung, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Finnish glass and wood slat shade -pendants, designed by Gunilla Jung & Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1950s. Chromed metal frame. Jung has designed the glass part and...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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
Børge Mogensen, Daybed Model 190 for Fredericia Stolefabrik. Denmark, C.1950
Located in Munster, NRW
A fine example of Danish modernist design, the Model 190 daybed incorporates the core principles of Børge Mogensen: rational construction, respect for natural materials, comfort and ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
1950s Danish Writing Desk by Helmut Magg — Restored Design Classic
By Helmut Magg
Located in Las Vegas, NV
1950s Danish Writing Desk by Helmut Magg — Restored Design Classic
This elegant lady's writing desk, designed by Helmut Magg and produced by the Neue Gemeinschaft für Wohnkultur (WK ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
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...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
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
$1,118 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Modern Floor Lamp with Malachite Print Paper Shade by Fornasetti, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking floor lamp was designed in Sweden in the 1950s.
The design features a three-legged base in black lacquered metal. Mounted on top of the base are two tubular arms, also...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
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
1950s Danish Stoneware table lamp glazed in Earthy tones with Playful pattern.
Located in København K, 84
This 1950s Danish stoneware table lamp is a delightful example of mid-century Scandinavian design, combining functional elegance with artistic flair. The lamp is glazed in a spectrum...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Midcentury Modern Wall light by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare, beautiful wall light by Josef Frank, made from brass with a slender stem suspending a voluminous lamp shade. Adjustable height.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Mid Century Teak Three Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Three drawer teak chest on round black tapered legs with original brass hardware.
A great piece to store your bedding or clothes. A handsome piece of furniture in any room.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,100 Sale Price
26% Off
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy '9212A' Table Lamp in Brass and Leather
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, desk lamp, model '9212A', brass, leather, Finland, 1950s
Paavo Tynell was a pioneering Finnish designer who helped shape early 20th-century lighting in Fi...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green/honing furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Green/honing furniture velour, beech wood legs, brass wheels on the front legs. Brass springs in the seat. Sofa was reupholstered by craftsman about 20 y...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cane, Oak, Teak
Expertly Restored - Folke Ohlsson "Scissor" Sculptural Lounge Chair for Dux
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...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
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
Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen Jnr. - Model 36 Writing Desk
This iconic desk was designed by Severin Hansen Jnr. in 1958 when he was in his early 20s. The desk was produced by cabinetmakers Haslev ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Model 80112-25 Flush Mounts, Idman Oy, 1950s
By Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of model 80112-25 flush mounts by Idman Oy from the 1950s. Milk glass and metal. Manufacturer's stamp in the bottom. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear consistent wit...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
G-81 Brass Floor Lamp by Hans Agne Jakobsson
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Introducing a distinctive and rare short floor lamp designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson and made by his company in Markaryd, Sweden during the 1950s.
The G-81 features a brass base and v...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Four Niels Moller Model 71 Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Black Leather.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Beautiful set of 4 Niels Otto Moller dining chairs in Brazilian rosewood with black leather upholstery. These have been expertly refinished and reupholstered. Classic and timeless...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Rosewood
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21” H x 9” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5” H x 3.5” W x 3.5” D
...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pine foot stole by Krogenæs Møbler
Located in New York, NY
Pine foot stole by Krogenæs Møbler, Norway. Great rustic design typical for the era. Good vintage condition with age appropriate wear, such as stains and smaller cracks.
Size: W 21...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century Finnish Brass and Glass Chandelier by Sievä, 1950s
Located in Karis, Nyland
This elegant Mid-Century chandelier was manufactured by Sievä in Finland during the 1950s and is a refined example of Scandinavian lighting design. Crafted from polished brass and op...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Sofa by Hans Wegner, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Sofa by Hans J. Wegner - Upholstered and restored with custom-made fabric by Hanne Vedel in Denmark. In great condition, made by AP Stolen in the 1950s."
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Bernt Petersen Danish 1950s Mahogany Desk
Located in London, England
Bernt Petersen Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1950s
An exceptional 4-drawer desk from Danish designer Bernt Petersen and made by master cabinetmakers Rud Rasmussen. The legs, drawer f...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 78
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs made of solid hardwood, designed in the 1950s by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J. L. Møller Møbelfabrik, model number 78. Original condition. Delivery time about 1-...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
$973 Sale Price
30% Off
1940s chest of drawers / archive cabinet by Danish cabinet maker. Oak and brass
Located in København K, 84
Mid-20th century Danish craftsmanship, one cannot overlook the exquisite elegance and sacral allure embodied within the masterful work of a 1940s Danish cabinetmaker. This archival chest, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, stands as a testament to the virtuosity and ingenuity of its creator.
Fashioned from solid, patinated oak, the cabinet exudes a sense of timeless sophistication, its rich grain and warm hues inviting contemplation. Yet, it is not merely its materiality that captivates, but rather the sacred geometry inherent in its design. The cabinet assumes a form reminiscent of a revered reliquary, its silhouette evoking the solemnity of sacred spaces.
At first glance, the cabinet presents itself with an air of modesty, its true grandeur hidden behind two brass piano-hinged front doors. These doors, adorned with a subtle sheen, offer a glimpse into the treasures concealed within. As they swing open with a gentle grace, they reveal a symphony of craftsmanship—a symphony composed of twelve meticulously crafted drawers...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, lighting, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Hans J. Wegner, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Rörstrand, and Rug & Kilim. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $12 and tops out at $350,000 while the average work can sell for $2,339.
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