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
1950s Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund Signed Stoneware Bowl - Scandinavian Modern
Located in Skien, NO
Stunning Scandinavian / Swedish Mid-Century Modern / Retro design deep plate / bowl in glazed ceramic / stoneware from the 1950s by Gunnar Nylund (Sweden, 1904–97) for Rörstrand/Rors...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Otto Brauer Glass Vase by Kastrup Holmegaard in Denmark
By Otto Brauer
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large glass vase designed by Otto Brauer. Produced by Kastrup Holmegaard in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Minimalist Alvar Aalto Style Large Wall Mirror in Birch, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Karis, Nyland
A beautiful modernist mirror in the style of Alvar Aalto, circa 1950s. The design is simple and expresses a low-key elegance, typical for the Finnish Modern design era.
This mirror ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Birch
Classic Danish Teak & cane Modular Sofa/ Daybed with table by Hans Olsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early Production ! Retains original BRAMIN burn in label.. A verstile design by Hans Olsen, this highly functional sofa has a variety of uses. The table and two seats can be configu...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Two Arm Wall Light, Finland, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Two arm wall light, manufactured in Finland, 1950s. Brass frame, opaline glass shades. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Table Lamp, Sweden ca 1950-60's
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian modern table lamp ca 1950-60's.
Unknown designer and maker.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Scratches on the base, wear on the lamp...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Brass Table Lamp model 5066 for Taito Oy, 1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Paavo Tynell table lamp in brass with perforated shade. Manufactured by Taito Oy, Finland, circa 1940s.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Arne Vodder Triennale 4 Drawer Dresser by Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in San Diego, CA
An iconic design by Arne Vodder Triennale 4-drawer dresser was produced by Sibast Mobler, circa 1950. Constructed in teak, the 4-drawer dresser i...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Gunnar Nylund Small "Rubus" Table Lamp for Rörstrand Sweden Scandinavian Modern
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Small ceramic table lamp by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden.
It´s part of the "Rubus" series and was designed and made in the 1950s-1960s.
It has a structured, tactile surface wi...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Ceiling Light by Paavo Tynell, Model 9052
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare available Model 9052, designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito/ Idman. Finland, Circa 1950th. Polished brass with opaline glass shade and 3 Edison socket bulbs.
Similar model featured...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Arne Tjomsland 1950s Artic Musk Ox Mid-Century Scandinavian Norway Sculpture Vtg
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare small musk Ox figure/carving. Hand worked Norwegian Pine wood and leather. Burnished makers marks to bottom.
Arne Tjomsland was Norways leading souvenir designer in the 1950s...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Josef Frank, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
The base presents with heavy oxidation.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 47.3“ H x...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Mogens Koch "MK 51" Lounge Chairs in Mahogany and Leather, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Set of elegant lounge chairs designed by Mogens Koch in 1936. The MK51 was part of a small series of upholstered furniture that Koch designed in the 1930s that has become iconic piec...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen Teak Floating Cabinet with Brass Pulls
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hans J. Wegner floating cabinet or chest, designed for Johannes Hansen. Beautifully constructed from rich old-growth teak, this cabinet features two banks of drawers, with a total of...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.5” H x 25” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.75“ H x 4” Diameter
Ste...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Gunnar Asplund, ASEA, mid century chandelier, brass & oak, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA, Gunnar Asplund
Located in Forserum, SE
A stunning vintage chandelier designed by architect Gunnar Asplund and produced by the renowned Swedish lighting manufacturer ASEA Belysning in the 1950s. This elegant piece features...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kaj Franck Arabia Metal Bowls Set, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Bowls set designed by Kaj Franck for Arabia and made by Finel of Finland, metal painted, circa 1950s
Signed under the base.
Available 3 large: Diameter 21 cm, height 14 cm
Availab...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
‘Vice Versa’ floor lamp by Carl Auböck produced by ASEA in Sweden, 1950s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
‘Vice Versa’ floor lamp by Carl Auböck produced by ASEA in Sweden during the 1950s. This elegant floor lamp features a metal base and remains the original beige linen shade. By turni...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Small Rosewood/birch floating cabinet by Thove + Edvard Kindt-Larsen unique
Located in Forest, BE
This is an elegant floating console/ cabinet. Made of rosewood and elm wood. The pattern is unique and remind the Jean Prouve panels. Completely refi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Birch
Pendant, Valinte Oy, 1950s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pendant, manufactured by Valinte Oy, 1950s. Opaline glass shades with brass frame. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Rosewood Extendable Dining Table by Arne Vodder, 1950s.
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Asaa, DK
Extraordinary round dining room table in Rosewood/palisander "Model 204" by Danish designer Arne Vodder for P. Olsen Sibast Møbelsnedkeri Denmark 1955.
This round table has a diamete...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
1950s, Scandinavian rocking chair, vintage green furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Scandinavian rocking chair in vintage green furniture velour. Chair was reupholstered about 20 years ago by craftsman. Good condition: n...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Marble and Mahogany Side Table by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful side table by Josef Frank, with an oval green marble table top on a slender mahogany base. Deep green marble, lovely sculpted legs and feet.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble
Itsu, Chandelier, Brass, Rattan, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan chandelier produced by Itsu, Finland, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 26.75” H x 21” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.75” H x 4” diameter
Stem length: ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Vase with Lid, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Royal Copenhagen
Lovely Royal Copenhagen porcelain vase, terra cotta and grey crackle glaze with gold trim and decorated lid. With marks on base, Denmark, 1950s
Measures: 9 height x ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Midcentury Modern Mahogany Bedside Tables, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of elegant bedside tables, made from mahogany with dramatic veneer on the fronts. Decorative round brass handles. Practical shelves under the drawers.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Arne Vodder Boomerang Desk Teak & Brass 1956 Bovirke Denmark Finn Juhl table
By Bovirke, Arne Vodder
Located in Munster, NRW
Arne Vodder 1956 for Bovirke, Denmark
rare Boomerang desk ’Model BO85’ in teak with brass handles
This desk was designed by Arne Vodder for Bovirke. The desk has an organically shaped table...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Set of Six Signed Hans J. Wegner "W2" Chairs in Teak & Vinyl, 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An iconic example of Wegner's historic oeuvre within the field of Scandinavian seating design, here we have a gorgeously preserved set of six "W2" chairs in solid old-growth teak, wi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Floor lamps by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare Danish tripod floor lamps designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, circa 1955. The floor lamps feature a black enameled metal and brass moun...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Böhlmarks Attributed Five Arm Brass Chandelier with Pink Shades, Sweden, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare five-arm chandelier was produced in Sweden in the 1950s and is attributed to Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik.
The design features a five-arm body made of solid br...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Teak Wall Mirror by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Åhus, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare teak wall mirror by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Made in Åhus, Sweden, 1950s. Labelled to the reverse.
A very simple rectangular mirror with teak frame from the early years of Jakobs...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Teak, Paper
Alvar Aalto Angel Wing Floor Lamp by Valaistustyö in Finland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and 1st production angel wing floor lamp model A805 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Valaistustyö in Finland.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Arnold Madsen, Rocking Chair, Beech, Leatherette, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beech and brown leatherette rocking lounge chair designed by Arnold Madsen and likely license-produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Seat height: 12.75"
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
Hans Bergström ceiling lamp, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning and rare ceiling lamp designed by Hans Bergström in the 1950s with a refined combination of materials: a teak frame, elegant brass fittings, and six beautifully shaped sha...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Swedish Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Flemming Lassen Ingeborg Sofa in Beech & Smooth Beige Sheepskin, Asko 1950s
By Asko, Flemming Lassen
Located in Helsinki, FI
A lovely lounge sofa by danish architect Flemming Lassen in smooth beige natural sheepskin. The sofa has the same design as the Ingeborg chair in the series (sofa and chair) which ha...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
Crafted of solid fir and ash, and veneered with ash, birch and burled-birch veneers, the sideboard provides excellent storage options. Four curved interior drawers sit above a pair o...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ash
Niels Moller Model 57 Armchair, Rosewood & Papercord, 1959
Located in London, England
Niels Moller - Model 57 Armchair in Rosewood & Papercord, 1962
Rarely seen edition of this iconic design made from exquisite, highly figured rosewood. Designed by Niels Moller for h...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Rosewood
Paavo Tynell, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass pendant light designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito OY, Finland, c. 1950s.
The brass stem presents with heavy oxidation.
Overall Dimensions...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Niels Otto Møller Six Fully Restored Rosewood Dining Chairs - Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six model 71 rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller in 1951.
The chairs feature a solid frame and backrest in rosewood designed with straight lined legs and an ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Josef Frank, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and fabric wall light designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 28” H x 7.5” W x 23” D
Back Plate Dim...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
1950's Set of Six Fully Restored Danish Alfred Christensen Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six Fully restored 1950s Danish boomerang dining chairs in teak by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Møbelfabrik.
The very comfortable chairs feature a simple but elegant boome...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak, Leather
Danish Mid-Century Curved Loveseat or Settee Around 1950
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish curved two-seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. Probably manufactured around 1950 even if the original design came out of the late art deco e...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Beech
1950s Swedish Velvet Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten 'Samspel' Sofa, circa 1950s
First designed in 1956 and produced by AB Record in Bollnas, Sweden, the 'Samspel' sofa is one of the finest pieces to be drawn by Sweden...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Beech
Wall Candleholders by Pierre Forssell, Skultuna, Sweden, 1950s
Located in LEWES, GB
Priced per individual piece. Pendel/Reflex wall candleholders by Pierre Forssell, manufactured by Skultuna, Sweden, 1950s. Good original vintage cond...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Finnish 1950s Vases Model Orchidéa by Timo Sarpaneva for Ittala
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Finnish sculptural pair of vases, model Orckidéa 3568 designed in 1953 in polished crystal glass from Ittala.
It comes with two tower shaped pieces, gently tapered with s...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Scandinavian mid century lantern table lamp, Sweden 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A modernist table lamp inspired by traditional Chinese lanterns, crafted from black metal strings with brass details. It features three thin metal legs with small plastic feet. The d...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Table Lamp by Holm Sørensen & Co. in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen. Produced by Holm Sørensen & Co. in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
FH4602 dining set by Hans J. Wegner, 6 chairs + table for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Located in Argelato, BO
Dining set by Hans J. Wegner consisting of a 3 legged table (FH4602) with 6 stackable 'heart' chairs (FH4103).
Made in solid oak and teak veneer for the seats. Produced by Fritz Han...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Set of Four Triangular Teak Stacking Chairs by Hans Olsen for Frem Røjle
By Hans Olsen, Frem Røjle
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Hans Olsen for Frem Røjle, this set of four Danish modern chairs feature teak frames with curved backrests and triangular seats on three legs. The chairs are upholstered ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak, Faux Leather
A Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Taito OY, Model 9082
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Chandelier deigned by Paavo Tynell (1890-1973) for Taito OY, Finland , circa 1950th. Model 9082. Brass, glass and wood slats shades.
Dimensions: H 40″ × Diam 23″. Existing wires,...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
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, 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
Hans Wegner 'Papa Bear' Chair in Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen, lounge chair 'Papa Bear', teak, oak, beech, Denmark, design 1951
This semi-wingback armchair, has an open expression in contrast with its historical an...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Pair of Lilla Eva Lounge Chairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Lilla Eva Lounge Chairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, created in the mid 1950's for Nordiska Kompaniet and part of the Paradiset collection. This Swedish mid-century icon bear...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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
Danish Modern Highback Lounge Chair by Kurt Østervig, Teakwood & Oak, 1958
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful vintage highback lounge chair from 1958 by Danish designer Kurt Østervig. The chair is known as "Model 58" and was manufactured by "Rolschau...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Oak, Teak
Iron and glass prism candelabra by Erik Höglund , Boda Smide, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Large 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 wit...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Hans Olsen Modular Sofa for Bramin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minimalist three seater sofa, model 161, by Danish designer Hans Olsen for Bramin, c.1950s Denmark. The afromosia wood slatted base supports three removable caned seats that can rear...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
1950s Danish Teak Freeform Carved Nut Bowl Table Centerpiece Vintage Modern
By Finn Juhl
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Obscure Danish Design Company, AL-BO. Highly finished, thin walled Teak wedge-shaped bowl.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp Model 9007/8 Produced by Idman
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamp model 9007/8 designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Idman in Finland.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian mid century double cone diabolo pendant lamp, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
An elegant mid-century double cone pendant lamp produced by an unidentified Swedish manufacturer in the 1950s. Crafted from aluminum and brass with a geometric perforated pattern. Th...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Teak Waste Paper Bin by Martin Åberg for Servex, Sweden 1950s
By Martin Åberg, Servex 1
Located in Karis, Nyland
Highly decorative mid-century modern teak waste paper bin or basket. Designed by Martin Åberg for Servex, Sweden, 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Swedish Flatweave Wool Rug
Located in Karis, Nyland
This Swedish kilim rug measure 210 x 142 cm and is handmade with classic flat weave technique. Signed "RK"
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
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
Scandinavian Modern Rattan Floor Lamp, Itsu Oy, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Floor lamp, manufactured by Itsu Oy, 1950s. Rattan and brass frame, rattan lampshade. The lampshade has been renewed. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Jais Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen Square Vase or Bottle with Bronze Lid, 1957
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish artist Jais Nielsen deigned this slim square stoneware jar or bottle with bronze lid for Royal Copenhagen.
The four sides show a decoration of biblical motifs covered with br...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Two-Tone AP33 Sofa by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen
Located in Dorchester, MA
The strong, clean lines of the AP33 sofa, designed by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen in the mid-1950s, make it a perfect fit for a contemporary environment. Set on ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
Midcentury "Vaterpump" Floor Lamp in Oak by Vilhelm Wohler for Le Klint
Located in Lejre, DK
Danish floor light in patinated oak. Designed by Vilhelm Wohlert and made for Le Klint in the 1950s. Great condition.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Arne Jacobsen Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Table Model "AJ-3601", Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful small drop-leaf table in teak plywood and steel. Danish designer Arne Jacobsen’s masterpiece "AJ3601" made to accompany his famous "ant" chairs also manufactured by Fritz H...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Johannes Andersen CFC Silkebørg Smile Coffee Table, 1950s Denmark
Located in Miami, FL
Johannes Andersen CFC Silkebørg Smile Coffee Table, 1950s Denmark
Offered for sale is a teak "Smile" coffee table by Johannes Andersen and Johannes Andersen and C. F. Christensen ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Teak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22” H x 14” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25” H x 4” W x 4” D...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
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