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
Ceiling Light by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ceiling light by Paavi Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland, Circa 1950th.
Polished brass stem with wire flowers decoration and opaline glass shade. 3 Edition type sockets.
Some tarnish on...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Poul Kjærholm Chair "PK-22" in Patinated Leather by E. Kold Christensen, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare early E. Kold Christensen production "PK-22" by Poul Kjærholm in original dark brown aniline leather with an amazing deep patina. The leather and canvas upholstery work on these...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
A pair of large chandeliers by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of large, 10 Lights Chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy, Finland, circa 1950th.
Polished brass with opaline glass shades. Similar example is featured at Idman Oy ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
$160,000 / set
Midcentury Modern pendant attributed to Paavo Tynell, Norway, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking copper ceiling lamp attributed to Paavo Tynell, in a clean design, with dome formed shade decorated with small holes that let the light out. Beautifully oxidized green patina.
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
Danish Mid Century Table Desk Lamp in Brass & Glass by Fog & Mørup Denmark 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Danish mid century desk / table lamp in patinated brass and frosted opaline glass shade produced by Fog & Mørup Denmark 1950s. In good working and original condition.
Dimensio...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
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
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
Vintage "Eye" Coffee Table by Finn Juhl, Carl Brørup, Denmark, 1950s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare early edition “Eye” coffee table by Finn Juhl, in a kidney shape on three sculpted legs. Excellent execution, smooth wood. This iconic design was originally designed for Carl Brørup...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
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
Fog & Mørup, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 26.25” H x 11.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.75” H x 3.375...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Peter Hvidt Orla Molgaard Style Classic Danish 1950s Medium Size Lounge Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful lounge chair made in Denmark in the 1950s. The chair bear close resemblance to Peter Hvidt's designs for Fritz Hansen The chair is not marked similar to the vast majority ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Beech, Wool
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist, Side Table, Wood, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood side table or end table designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 20.9” H x 18.9” Diameter
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Brass and Glass Two Arm Wall Light, Finland, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Two arm wall light, manufactured in Finland, 1950s. Opaline glass shades with brass frame. Good vintage condition minor patina consistent with age and use.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original green furniture velour, beech wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original green furniture velour, beech wood legs, brass springs in the seat. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Kai Kristiansen Set of 8 Model 42 Rosewood and Velvet Dining Chairs
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 42 Dining Chairs, 1956.
Set of 8x dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. The frames are made fro...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
Lisa Johansson-Pape & Gunilla Jung Glass and Wooden slat Pendant, 1940/1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Finnish glass and wood slat shade -pendant, designed by Gunilla Jung & Lisa Johansson-Pape, 1940/1950s. Brass frame. The glass has a toffee brown color. Jung has designed the glass p...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Finn Juhl Pair of Original Vintage NV-53 Chairs, c1950s
By Finn Juhl
Located in London, England
Finn Juhl - Pair of Rare NV-53 Lounge Chairs, 1953
One of Finn Juhl’s most rare and sought after designs. The NV-53 was produced by master cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, Juhl’s long-tim...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Scandinavian 1950s teak and brass bedside table
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage teak bedside table with four drawers, brass handles and black sloping trestle legs.
Scandinavian nightstand from the 1950s, made of teak with four drawers fitted with shaped...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Armchair by Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, Leather, 1949
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Very rare and iconic armchair from the 1950s, crafted from premium teak wood and upholstered in high-quality leather. Designed by Aksel Bender Madsen and Ejner Larsen, this vintage p...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Brass Pendant by Paavo Tynell, Model A1957
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy , Model A1957, Circa 1950th. Perforated polished brass with counterweight. Newly rewired.
Total adjustable drop 62". Similar examples...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
$12,720 Sale Price
20% Off
1950s Arne Hovmand-Olsen Pair of Teak Side Tables
Located in London, GB
Arne Hovmand-Olsen: A pair of teak side tables. Manufactured and marked by Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, 1950's. H. 46 cm. L. 39 cm. W. 36 cm. (2) Restoration and Re-polishing included in...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of Large 1950s Lisa Johansson Pape #3055 Brass Wall Lamps for Stockmann
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Large 1950s Lisa Johansson Pape #3055 Brass Wall Lamps for Stockmann. A highly sculptural pair of wall lamps executed in attractively patinated brass with white interior.
Pr...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Seat Height (inches): 10.5"
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
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
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Oak, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, oak and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.75” H x 23.75” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5 ” H x 3...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of Five Hans J Wegner W2 Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of five stained oak and cane dining chairs. Each chair frame is branded with the manufacturer's mark; [C.M. Madsen Fabriker Haarby Danmark Made in Denmark Design: Hans J. Wegne...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cane, Oak
$15,000 / item
Hans Brattrud for Hove Møbler 'Scandia' Lounge Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Brattrud for Hove Møbler, lounge chair model 'Scandia' in teak, metal, Norway, circa 1957
This chair was part of the Scandia series, designed by Norwegian designer Hans Brattru...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Bench by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950’s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sculptural bench by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland 1950’s. This bench is made of stained elm wood and sculpturally crafted by hand. Presented in a good, original, conditi...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Elm
Gunnar Ander Small Candelabra Brass Ystad Metall Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brass and metal candelabra designed by Gunnar Ander and produced by Ystad-Metall, Sweden, 1950s.
fits 0.45” diameter candles
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danish Modern Brass & Glass Table Lamp by Bent Karlby for LYFA, 1950s
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Odense, DK
Rare brass table lamp made in the 1950s by LYFA, Copenhagen. Design by Bent Karlby. The lamp base is made from patinated brass and the shade consists of an inner part in opaline glas...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Scandinavian 1940s globe pendant lamp attributed to Tore Ahlsén, Sweden, 1950s
By Tore Ahlsen
Located in Forserum, SE
A large globe shaped pendant lamp attributed to the Swedish architect Tore Ahlsén and probably produced for the Swedish consumer’s cooperative KF in the early 1950s. It features a ro...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern "Green Twig" Vintage Wall Tapestry by Barbro Nilsson, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern vintage handwoven wall tapestry by Barbro Nilsson, from Märta Måås Fjetterström workshop in Båstad, The name is "Green Twig", (Grön kvist). Monogramsign (BN). (46...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Linen
Hans Wegner AP-30 Oak & Leather Piano Stool c1950s
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner - AP-30 Piano Stool, 1957
Produced by A.P. Stolen in Denmark, this model was an evolution of the AP-29 Papa Bear ottoman. The rarely seen piano stool has an additional c...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
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
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
$5,939 Sale Price
25% Off
A pair of pendants by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of lighting pedants designed by Paavo Tynell produced by Idman for Lightolier. Circa 1955. Frosted glass shade with lacquered metal and polished brass ceiling cup. Dimensions...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
$28,000 / set
Hans Wegner Danish Oak AT-305 Desk, 1953
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner - Model 305 desk, 1953
Oak desk from Danish icon Hans Wegner produced by master-cabinetmaker Ejner Pedersen for his company PP Mobler c1970s. The whole desk including le...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Flush Mount Model ES 1900 by Itsu Oy, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare and elegant Mid-Century flush mount ceiling light, Model ES 1900, designed and produced by Itsu Oy in Finland during the 1950s. This refined piece exemplifies Scandinavian mod...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, 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
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A three-armed brass, black-lacquered metal and beige fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 67” H x 13.5” W x 14” D
Stated dimension...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish modern floor lamps by ASEA belysning by Bo Råman, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of floor lamps produced in Sweden by ASEA belysning. Made during the 1950s. cast iron base with grey paint and polished brass. New lamp shades in ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel, Iron
Swedish Designer, Stools, Pine, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine stools designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
$2,900 / set
Valinte OY, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier produced by Valinte OY, Finland, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.5” H x 17” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25“ H x 3.5” Diame...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and black-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Oxidation present to brass
Wear to black lacquered metal consistent with age and...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Hans Agne Jakobsson pair of rare Pine Wall Lamps Mid-century 1960's Sweden
Located in Forest, BE
Rare pair pine wall lamps. They provide a warm atmosphere and even better when lighted. Made of thin stripes of pine delicately nailed with a brass nail to the massive pine frame. Mi...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
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
$5,823 / item
Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara for Lukkiseppo 'Chaco' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Lukkiseppo, 'Chaco' armchair, leather, pine, brass, rope, Finland, design 1958, made 1959
We present an exquisite lounge chairs known as 'Chaco', meticulously...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
Pair of 1950s Lisa Johansson-Pape Opaline Glass & Brass Wall Lamps
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1950s Lisa Johansson-Pape glass & brass wall lamps. Executed in matte opaline white glass and brass.
Price is for the pair.
A contemporary of Paavo Tynell, the refined work of Lisa Johansson-Pape has made her an increasingly valued midcentury Finnish designer by collectors of fine Scandinavian...
Category
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...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Ash
Midcentury Modern Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking Swedish Modern lounge chair with bold lines, upholstered with sheepskin. Wooden legs with original black lacquer.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
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
Jorgen Clausen for Brande Møbelfabrik Chest-On Chest
Located in Dorchester, MA
Jorgen Clausen designed this striking teak chest-on-chest for Brande Møbelfabrik in Denmark. A curved frame that extends to tapered legs capped by b...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Göran Malmvall, Swedish Pine Chest
Located in Stockholm, SE
Göran Malmvall dresser with three drawers made of pine.
This dresser, designed by the renowned Swedish designer Göran Malmvall, is a fine example of Scandinavian craftsmanship. It i...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Danish Modern Lounge Chair in Oak & Traditional Danish Olmerdug Wool, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful large Danish Modern lounge chair hand made by a cabinetmaker in Denmark in the 1950s. Great dramatic angles and proportions with carved wooden armrests and legs made of sol...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Oak
Hans-Agne Jakobsson chandelier, Scandinavian modern, teak & glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A stunning Scandinavian chandelier by Swedish designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson. This exquisite piece features a solid teak body with six elegant brass arms, each supporting a beautifully...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
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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