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
Kurt Olsen Model 221 Armchair in Élitis Tweed Fabric, Slagelse Møbelfabrik, 1955
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare and iconic armchair was designed by Kurt Olsen in 1955 and produced by Slagelse Møbelfabrik in Denmark as model no. 221. A standout piece of mid-century Danish design, it s...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak, Teak
Rare & Huge Pair of Paavo Tynell Pendants Brass & Glass, Model 3353 Taito 1950s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
An extremely rare and huge in size, pair of ceiling pendants designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito in Finland in the 1950s. Nicely patinated brass combined with opal gla...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Danish 1950s Settee or Loveseat in the Style of Peter Hvidt
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic and very elegant lines very much in the style of the early Danish iconic Designer, Peter Hvidt made circa late 1940s-1950s. Back and seat nice and firm and frame on beech leg...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Beech
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood 1960s Danish Dressing Table
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen Model 40 Rosewood Dressing table with folding 3-piece mirror. This dressing table was made from highly figured exotic rosewood by Aksel Kjersgaard in Denmark in the 1...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Wall lamps by O. Bank Larsen & Kjeld Iversen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Wall lamps designed by O. Bank Larsen and Kjeld Iversen. Produced in Denmark by Louis Poulsen during the 1950s. Made from solid oak with opal glass shades with brass top. The chord o...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Powder Blue Crackle Glazed Porcelain Vase Thorkild Olsen Royal Copenhagen #2491
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Powder blue Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed porcelain vase with gilded banding
Notable, well defined dark crackle exterior
Designed by Thorkild Olsen
Circa 1954
Stamped and numbered...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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
Scandinavian Rocking Chair by Karl Axel Adolfsson for Gemla, 1950s
By Gemla
Located in Delft, NL
Designer: Karl Axel Adolfsson
Manufacturer: Gemla
Origin: Sweden
Period: 1950’s
Condition: Good with new upholstery
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
A ceiling lights by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
A ceiling lights designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman. Variation of Model 9060. Finland, circa 1950th.
Polished brass with 4 Edison type sockets. H 17″ x Diam . 20″.
Existing wires, re...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brutalist sideboard sourced in Sweden, dating from the 1950s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brutalist sideboard sourced in Sweden, dating from the 1950s. This credenza is made out of pine and each door or shelf features wrought iron hardware. Standing on four higher carved ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Paavo Tynell Starry Sky Ceiling Lamp 9068 in Black & Brass, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
The Starry Sky is one of the most iconic designs of Paavo Tynell`s lamps. It was made by both Taito and Idman in a few different sizes. The way the light filters through the grill an...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell pendant light, brass circa 1950, TAITO.
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Impressive Paavo Tynell pendant light commissioned for an interior. The lamp is entierely made in solid brass with some brass rings decoration on...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount, Finland, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern flush mount, manufactured in Finland, 1950s. Fabric lampshade with brass details. Good vintage condition, patina and minor wear consistent with age and use. Beaut...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE Möbler 'Samso' Lounge Chair, Sweden, ca. 1958
Located in Prague, New Town
Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE Möbler (Olof Persson Fåtöljindustri), ‘Samso’ lounge chair, brown aniline leather, rosewood, Sweden, ca. 1958.
This rare lounge chair was designed by famed D...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Blue Glass Tray by Erik Höglund, Boda, Sweden
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Goteborg, SE
Large hand blown glass tray by Erik Höglund, made at Boda glassworks. The tray is typical for Höglund's rustic style, with irregular bubbles in t...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Set of Six W2 Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of six W2 chairs designed in 1953 by Hans Wegner for C. M. Madsen, Denmark. Solid teak wood and new upholstery with tan leather.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Scandinavian mid-century brass chandelier Tulip, Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Forserum, SE
A mid-century modern chandelier attributed to the Danish manufacturer Fog & Mørup, dating to the 1950s. This elegant piece is crafted from brass and features five arms, each holding ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Knud Færch Armchairs Model 358 Produced by Slagelse Møbelværk in Denmark
By Knud Faerch
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 6 armchairs model 358 designed by Knud Færch. Produced by Slagelse Møbelværk in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa, green furniture velour, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Green furniture velour, oak wood, springs in the seat. Sofa was reupholstered by craftsman about 20 years ago. Very good condition: no smells, no stains ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Oak
1950s, 3-seater sofa, green furniture blend wool, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, 3-seater sofa. Green furniture blend wool, beech wood, brass springs in the seat. Sofa was reupholstered by craftsman about 15 years ago. Very good condition: no smells, no st...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Beech
Peter Hvidt: Armchair of Rosewood and Black Leather circa 1955
Located in London, GB
Easy chair with Brazilian rosewood frame. Seat, sides and button fitted back upholstered with black leather. Made by cabinetmaker Thorald Madsen.
Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.]: “40...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Midcentury Scandinavian Pendant Lamp by Hans Bergström, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning pendant light by Hans Bergström, in a voluminous cage design. Lacquered white with decor of appliquéd brass swallows and garden birds. Light so...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Table Lamp 2563 White by Josef Frank
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Hardwood frame creme painted fitted with 2 E27 sockets up to 100W each and colorful semi spherical shade with jungle motives. Designed in Sweden by Josef Frank in the 1950 for Svensk...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech
1960s Ten Fully Restored N.O. Moller Rosewood Papercord Dining Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Ten Fully Restored N.O. Moller Rosewood Dining Chairs Include Custom upholstery
The iconic model 78 dining chair was designed in 1954 by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Cream Fabric & Brass Flush Mount, Paavo Tynell Itsu Oy, Finland 1950s
By Itsu, Paavo Tynell
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This very rare fixture was designed in Finland in the 1950s by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Itsu Oy. Signed. Model ES 1900 (Itsu Oy catalogue 1954).
The fixture features a large...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Outdoor Wall Lights, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of outdoor wall lights, design by Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1950s. Copper frame with gorgeous amber colored glass lampshades. Good vintage condition, minor p...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
Modernist Mid-Century Stoneware Table Lamp, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cool, unique stoneware table lamp by Stig Lindberg, in an imaginative design. Relief pattern of dots, brown glaze.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
William Watting, Desk, Mahogany, Brass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A mahogany and brass desk designed by William Watting and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 30.25” H x 71” W x 33” D
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Teak Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chair made of solid teak, designed 1951 by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J. L. Møller Møbelfabrik, model number 71. Fully restored, oiled wood surface with new foam and ne...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Alvar Aalto Beehive Lamp Model No. A332 Produced by Valaistustyö in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare Beehive lamp model no. A332 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Valaistustyö in Finland.
Measure: Height: 35 (80) cm.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Modern Tilgmans Ceramic Wall Platter with Birds, 1958
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Swedish Modern Tilgmans Ceramic Wall Platter with Swans, 1958
Stunning handmade ceramic piece by Swedish Tilgmans Keramik. Fully glazed hanging wall decoration depicting two elegant...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Möllers Armatur Eskilstuna Floor/ Table Lamp in Teak, Brass, Silk, Sweden, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking floor lamp was produced by Möllers Armaturfabrik in Eskilstuna, Sweden in the late 1950s. The lamp is marked with the manufacturer's label and the model number 94 on the fitting.
The design consist of a slightly raised circular base in solid teak wood, followed of carved teak elements in a stacked column. Brass ring details throughout, as well as a brass fitting. The dimensions of the lamp make it a great floor lamp or a tall table lamp which can be placed on a low table for example.
The cone shaped shade has been renewed in a silk, ivory colored Armani Casa fabric...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Brass and Opaline Glass Ceiling Lamps, 1950s
By Lyfa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of Scandinavian ceiling lights manufactured and designed during the 1950s. Probably by Lyfa in Denmark. However they remain unattributed. They are made from patinated brass an...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Cherry Blossom Vase
Located in Austin, TX
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Cherry Blossom Vase.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Kai Kristiansen Executive Teak Desk Model 70
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Kai Kristiansen Teak Desk with drawers and front cabinets! Desk opening is 24.5 wide and 26.5 high. Sled Style Runner Legs. One of Kristiansen's finest and most iconic d...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
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
Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved wood and red fabric sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 33.5” H x 73” W x 43” D
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Carl Malmsten Vintage 1950s Samspel Chairs in Moss Green Velvet
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten - Samspel Lounge Chairs, 1950s
The Samspel chair is one of Swedish master Carl Malmsten's most well-loved and sought after designs. These examples were produced in the...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Beech, Velvet
hand wrought Iron and glass candelabra by Erik Höglund , Boda Smide, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Candelabra designed by Erik Höglund. Made by hand in iron at Boda smide and clear glass prisms from Boda glass. Three arms and six glass shards. Very good vintage condition with ligh...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
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
Danish Designer, Ottoman, Teak, Leather, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and leather ottoman or stool designed and produced in Denmark, 1950s
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Modernist mid century wall lamp perforated brass, Scandinavian modernism, Sweden
Located in Forserum, SE
A modernist wall or bedside lamp, crafted from solid brass with a tiltable shade perforated with a geometric pattern of holes. It can be mounted directly on the wall or a headboard u...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen Rare ‘Architect’s Desk’ in Teak and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, writing desk, model 'JH571', teak, oak, metal, Denmark, 1953
Out of all the desks that Wegner designed, the ‘JH571‘ is the most 'Wegnerian'. This...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Glass and Brass Pendant, Finland, 1940/1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pendant, manufactured in Finland, 1940/1950s. Brass frame with glass detail and opaline glass shades. Good vintage condition, patina and minor wear consistent with age and use. Gorge...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of China Bookcases in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of bookcases in oak with adjustable shelves, designed by Maa. Børge Mogensen for C.M. Madsen cabinetmakers in 1958. Made in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Børge Mogensen Lounge Chairs "Spanish Chairs" in Oak and Saddle Leather, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and early set of "Spanish Chairs" by Børge Mogensen. The seat and back retains the original patinated saddle leather and the frame in solid oak has never been refinished and sho...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Paavo Tynell Brass YK 'United Nations' Ceiling Lamp Model. 9060, Idman, 1950s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
Paavo Tynell ceiling lamp model 9060, aka the UN lamp manufactured by Idman in Finland in the 1950s. The lamp has a brilliant design with central circular louvers that resonate with ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian mid-century side table with geometric wooden inlays, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A small side table, model 167, with organically shaped tabletop resting on three wooden legs with brass feet. Geometric wooden inlays. We haven’t been able to find this table in in a...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian mid-century modernist wall lamp, oak and metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A Scandinavian mid-century wall lamp, crafted from oak and metal with a slender wooden arm. Black hourglass-shaped metal shade with perforated dots and brass details. Produced by an ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Danish Midcentury Lounge Chair in Tan Leather Tacks and Lose Canvas Cushions
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb and unique Classic Danish 1950s lounge chair. The chair has a nice stance and strong presence for its size and is solid and sturdy while being superbly comfortable. The chair...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hans Wegner Rosewood Papa Bear Chair in Off-White Fabric
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner - AP-19 Papa Bear Chair, 1953
Vintage, original 1950s production of one of Danish master Hans Wegner's most iconic designs. The Papa Bear is rightly considered one of...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Rosewood
Pair of Sten Wicéns Armchairs in Pierre Frey Fabric and Elm, Sweden, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was produced by Sten Wicéns Möbelindustri in Sweden in the 1950s.
The elegant design is characterized by its rou...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Elm
Scandinavian Table Lamp, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant articulate table lamp, with matte black metal base, curved brass arm, orientable aluminium shade in textured ivory, on/off switch on the base, wired for US standards, one E27...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
The Chair by Hans Wegner Model JH501 for Johannes Hansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Wegner round chair model JH501 for Johannes Hansen, Denmark. Iconic chair by the master Hans Wegner and nick named "The Chair" after being featured in the JFK presidential debat...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
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
Set 4 YNGVE EKSTROM "Pinocchino" Stolab chair , black lacquer finish
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set 4 1950's accent Swedish Yngve Ekström "Pinnochio" chairs made by Hagafors.
Features beautiful spindles and a large seat in juxtaposition. A beautiful example of Mid Century Swe...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Model 501-5 Chandelier Lamp in Brass and Glass by Stockmann, Finland, 1950s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A beautiful and delicate Finnish mid-century brass chandelier by Stockmann. The lamp features five lightbases with opaline glass shades and beautiful brass flower decorations in betw...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish Mid-century Glass and Pewter Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Swedish Mid-century Glass and Pewter Pendant. The Pewter lamp arm is designed in a a neo-classic style with two decorative glass lanterns on each sid...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pewter
Hans-Agne Jakobsson pair of floor-standing ashtrays / planters, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A pair of floor-standing ashtrays, model C34, produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden, dating back to the 1950s–60s. These ashtrays feature a black metal frame with do...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper, Steel
A pendant by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland , circa 1950th. Perforated brass shade with pleated silk defuser. Stamped ” TAITO”. Existing wires, rewiring available upon...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Paavo Tynell Floor Lamps Model 9602 'Chinese Hat', Rattan, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful pair of the highly sought after Paavo Tynell floor lamps model 9602 aka Chinese hat for Idman.
This iconic floor lamp ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Alvar Aalto Nesting Table Set Model E88 in Birch and Oak, Artek, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
The perfect practical side table for any scandinavian or modern interior, especially with challenging spaces as you can save space with the nesting tables. The measurments are 60x35...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch, Oak
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Elizabeth' Armchair, Christensen & Larsen, Denmark, Late 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
The iconic 'Elizabeth' chair was designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in 1956 and was presented at the Copenhagen Cabinet-makers’ Guild Exhibition the same year. Originally known under model...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Teak
Just Andersen pewter vase design by Arne Ekers, Copenhagen Denmark 1952
Located in København K, 84
This charming 1952 pewter vase, designed by Arne Ekers and manufactured by Just Andersen in Copenhagen, is a refined example of mid-20th century Danish metalwork...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Pewter
Borge Mogensen Oak Executive Desk for P. Lauritsen & Son, 1960.
Located in Paris, FR
Rare freestanding desk designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by P. Lauritsen & Søn in Denmark, ca late 1950s-1960s.
The desk comes apart in three separated pieces, the top and the ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Danish Mod Century Two Tier End Table by Peter Hvidt & Oral Molgaard, Nielsen
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional example of the classic two tier end, or side, table designed by Hvidt and Molgaard, made by France and Son, retailed by John Stuart. The table is asymmetrical, and has an...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Danish Modern Le Klint "Scissor" Wall Lamp Model 332 in Rosewood
By Erik Hansen, Le Klint
Located in Odense, DK
Rare rosewood edition of the iconic Le Klint "Scissor" wall lamp designed in the 1950s by Erik Hansen. The lamp can be adjusted sideways and can be extended from 40 to 90 centimeters...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Acrylic, Rosewood
Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chair made of hardwood, designed 1951 by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J. L. Møller Møbelfabrik, model number 71. Excellent restored with new upholstered. (Another fabric ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Scandinavian mid-century brass chandelier Tulip, Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Forserum, SE
A mid-century modern chandelier attributed to the Danish manufacturer Fog & Mørup, dating to the 1950s. This elegant piece is crafted from brass and features five arms, each holding ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hans Bergström, Table Lamps, Oak, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA, Hans Bergström
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, oak and off white fabric table lamps designed by Hans Bergström and produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 23“ H x 10.5” Diamet...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Danish 1950's His and Hers Lounge Chairs in Olive Mohair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A design that will just never go out of style. Classic pair of Danish 1950's his and hers lounge chairs. Original olive fabric. Padding and fabric in still clean and usable conditi...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Beech, Mohair
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