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: 1970s
Tapio Wirkkala for Humppila "Northern Light" Large art glass bowl. 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tapio Wirkkala for Humppila "Northern Light"
Large art glass bowl in amber-colored glass.
From the 1970s.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: D 29.0 cm x H 15.0 cm.
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Large Creme Floor Vase - Höganäs Andersson & Johansson - Erik Ivarsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large creme-colored floor vase designed by Erik Ivarsson at Andersson & Johansson in Höganäs, Sweden. The vase is 47 cm high and in excellent condition except from a minor un-glaze...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Pine and Leather Lounge Chair Model 'Pinus' by Hämeen Kalustaja, Finland, 1970s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A striking example of Scandinavian craftsmanship, the "Pinus" lounge chair was designed by Mattias Ingman for Hämeen Kalustaja in Finland. Constructed from solid pine, the chair’s ro...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Pine
Pierre Forssell Brass Lamp Stamped 1975 and 1978 Produced in Skultuna Sweden
Located in Forest, BE
This table lamp was hand crafted in 1975 and 1978 at the Skultuna studio were Pierre Forssell was working with he's assistant. The lamp is made of a brass tube where some holes were ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Beige / Creme Leather Lounge Easy Chair by Ake Fribytter for Nelo Sweden 1970s
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Scandinavian Modern beech bentwood lounge chair designed by Ake Fribytter and manufactured by Nelo in the 1970's upholstered with beige / creme leather and in allover good and very c...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Scandinavian Modern "Sweet Pea" Rölakan Flatweave Rug by Judith Johansson Sweden
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This exquisite "Lathyrus" flatweave rug by renowned Swedish textile artist Judith Johansson, measures 200 x 140 cm and is signed with her distinctive green woven monogram "JJ" in the lower left corner. Named after the Latin word for Sweet Pea, "Lathyrus" features a stylized floral design with pink and red sweet pea blooms on delicate green stalks, evoking the fragrance and charm of a summer garden.
The rug’s background is a soft blend of white and light green melange, creating a bright, airy impression that enhances the floral motif. Designed in 1976, this Scandinavian modern Rölakan...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Linen
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.375” H x 13.25 ” W x 6.75“D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 8.375” H x 13.25”...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century Scandanavian Modern Footstool Ottoman Orange Faux Leather & Oak 1970
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic mid century Scandanavian Modern footstool in high quality orange naugahyde from the early 1970s. Oak base with finger joinery dovetailing. In excellent vintage condition wi...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Naugahyde, Oak
Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Erik Ole Jørgensen for Tarm Stole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish teak dining chairs by Erik Ole Jørgensen for Tarm Stole, 1960s.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Aage Rasmus Selsbo, Danish ceramic artist. Teapot and coffee pot in stoneware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Aage Rasmus Selsbo (1926-1996), Danish ceramic artist.
Teapot and coffee pot in stoneware. Sleek Scandinavian design.
Approximately 1970.
Signed.
In perfect condition. Appears unused...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Falcon Chair by Sigurd Ressell, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Norwegian "Falcon Chair" by Sigurd Ressel, Norway, 1970s. Very good vintage condition with small signs of usage and patina. Produced by Vatne Möbler.
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Danish Oak and Brass Sideboard by Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Rare Oak and Brass Sideboard by Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1970s. Created by the visionary Danish designer, Henning Kjærnulf. The sidebo...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rainer Daumiller Dining Chairs in Pine and Paper Cord, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Rainer Daumiller, pinewood, paper cord, Denmark, 1970s
Beautiful, organic and natural set of 4 armchairs or dining chairs in solid pine.
Gorgeous natural expression and grain of the...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Pine
Norwegian Pine Armchair by Edvin Helseth, Norway 1970s
Located in Bergen, NO
Pine armchair designed by Norwegian designer Edvin Helseth, model Element produced by Stange Bruk.
This chair are a great example of Scandinavian design, combining functionality wit...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Holmegaard Danish Modern White Opaline Glasss Sunset Pendant Lamp by Per Lütken
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare hand-blown cased white opaline glass pendant light designed by Per Lütken and manufactured by Holmegaard in Denmark during the late 1970s or early 80s. It is called Sunset and is characterized by its mushroom shape and reflective bottom edge in clear glass. This version with its solid teak top is reminiscent in style to. similar design by Svend Aage Holm Søresen and Lisa Pape...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass, Teak
Pierre Forssell Brass Candleholders Made by hand in Skultuna Sweden. Brancusi
Located in Forest, BE
This series of candleholders was hand crafted in the 1970's at the Skultuna factory next to the studio were Pierre Forssell was working with he's assistant. The candleholder is made ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
1970s Scandinavian braided pendant
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
1970s Scandinavian braided pendant
Scandinavian modern braided pendant in good condition, no flaws in the braiding. European wired with sucket for E-2...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Carved Solid Pine Wood Chandelier by Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Karis, Nyland
This ceiling lamp was produced in Sweden in the 1970s by Solbackens Svarveri.
Frame is crafted from solid pine wood, featuring disc-shaped carved elements.
The lamp is in overall g...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Forest Green Chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson Model 526 Sweden 1970s
Located in Hannover, DE
Model 526 in forest green is a very rare chandelier by Hans Agne Jakobsen. Small but impressive, it shows the artist's feeling for timeless design. Reduced to the essentials and base...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
1970s Danish Modern Teak Compact Media / Vinyl Shelf Unit
Located in Charleston, SC
For your growing collection of vinyl albums, we offer this ingenious space-saving cabinet. Store your vinyl in the compartments below and feature your stereo set up on top. The piece...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Decorative Ceramic Tray by Sylvia Leuchovius for Rörstrand, Sweden
Located in Goteborg, SE
Decorative tray by the Swedish artist Sylvia Leuchovius. (1915-2003). Leuchovius was one of Rörstrands most prolific artists for almost 30 years. This tray is a typical example of he...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Takashi Okamura and Erik Marquard for Nelo, Sling Chair, Swedish Danish Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Takashi Okamura and Erik Marquard for Nelo, sling chair, Swedish Danish modern
O&M design. Since establishment of their design office in 1973 Okamura & Marquard- have been working for a number of Danish, Swedish, Italian, and Japanese manufacturers. Their main field is furniture design. They co-operation with Skipper Furniture in 1981 resulting in a large number of chair and sofa models for both private and public use.
Takashi Okamura, born 1949, graduated from Kuwasawa Design Institute, Tokyo, in 1971 and from the School of Applied Art, Copenhagen, in 1974.
Erik Marquardsen, born 1949, graduated from the School of Applied Art, Copenhagen, in 1974.
Takashi Okamura and Erik Marquardsen FOR Nelo
Swedish Danish Mid-Century Modern Nelo swivel sling chair...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
1970s, Scandinavian Adjustable Lounge Chair, Brown Leather, Oak Wood
Located in Tarm, 82
Scandinavian adjustable lounge chair. Made in about 1970 by Swedish furniture manufacturer. Refreshed by furniture craftsman. Orig...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Aksel Kjersgaard, Side Tables or Coffee Table, Pine, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine side tables or coffee tables designed by Aksel Kjersgaard and produced by Odder, Denmark, 1970s.
Dimensions of first half
19.5” H x 35” W x 27.5” D
Dimensions of se...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Unique 2-seater sofa by Roland Wilhelmsson, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Probably unique 2-seat sofa handcrafted massive pine sofa by Roland Wilhelmsson and executed in Ågesta 1970s, Sweden.
This sofa (and a 3-seater, also available) was specially made f...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Pair of Heikki Turunen Senior Series Brass Table Lamps Model 940-147, Orno 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of large table lamps from the Senior series designed by Heikki Turunen and manufactured by Orno Oy in the 1970s in Finland. The lamps feature a brass body topped with white me...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lisa Larson, Gustavsberg, Sweden. Ceramic figurine of a rhino. 1970s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lisa Larson, Gustavsberg, Sweden.
Ceramic figurine of a rhino.
1970s.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: 10.0 cm x 7.0 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Modern Bench in Pine by Roland Wilhelmsson, Model Bambse, Dated 1973
Located in Odense, DK
Mid century solid pine bench, made by Roland Wilhelmsson. This piece is stamped 1973, model Bamse.
A great patina that shows a rich life in this vintage item.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Mid century danish modern low long teak dresser by Nils Johnson Torring mobler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century danish modern low teak dresser by Nils Johnson. Beautiful long low 6 drawer teak dresser with high quality woodworking. Drawers have glides with stops. Curved drawer fron...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch, Teak
Minimalistic Model Olympia Floor Lamp, Anders Pehrson, Ateljé Lyktan, 1970s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Minimalistic model Olympia floor lamp, designed by Anders Pehrson, manufactured by Ateljé Lyktan, 1970s. Brass. Adjustable lampshade. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with a...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Green "Flora" Vase Designed By Olle Alberius For Orrefors, Sweden
Located in Doraville, GA
Large green pressed glass "Flora" vase designed by Olle Alberius for Orrefors, Sweden in the 1970's. The vase measures approximately 6 3/8 inches tall and is 7 1/2 inches in diameter...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Pine Dining Chairs by Göran Malmvall for Karl Andersson & Söner, 1970s, Set of 8
Located in Karis, Nyland
Set of eight '528' Swedish pine dining chairs by Göran Malmwall manufactured by Karl Andersson & Söner, Husqvarna, Sweden.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Scandinavian 'Mallet' Pendant Lights in Opaline Glass by Lyfa, 1970s, Set of 3
By Lyfa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A trio of 'hammer' or 'mallet' shaped pendant lamps composed of matté cased opaline glass and top made from powder coated steel. Designed and manufactured by Lyfa in Denmark during t...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Kai Ruokonen /Kai Finnmark Floor Lamp for the Vaakuna Hotel, 1970s
By Orno Oy, Kai Ruokonen
Located in Espoo, FI
The lamp was designed by Kai Ruokonen (Finnmark) for the Vaakuna Hotel in Helsinki in the 1970s. A very simple yet elegant heavy duty lamp in full brass with a beautiful patina.
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. PH Artichoke pendant lamp. Ca 1970
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. "Kogle" (PH Artichoke) pendant.
Upper shade in matte white metal, blades in lacquered copper, suspension with integrated steel line. 72 blades.
Ap...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel, Copper
Kaare Klint Sofa Model 5011 Original Cognac Leather for Rud Rasmussen Denmark
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Three-seater sofa model 5011 in original leather and eight-legged ash base. Produced by Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers, Denmark. Minor marks on the frame, patina to the leather.
Shown at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild exhibition in 1935.
Kaare Klint is widely recognized as the father of Danish modern design. It is hard to overstate his influence. He developed an entirely new analytical approach to furniture design that his students at the Danish Academy of Art would emulate for years to come, yet was also inspired by historic designs from various cultures, modernizing and re-interpreting classic pieces for new generations.
Literature: Gorm Harkær, Klintiana: “Kaare Klint”, vol.2, pg 94.
Kaare Klint (1888-1954) is regarded as the founding father of Danish Modernim. As an architect, furniture designer and leading professor at the Department of Furniture Design at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, Klint established the principles of modern Danish furniture by combining a profound appreciation of traditional construction techniques with a modernist emphasis on function and a rejection of ornaments.
Klint’s design was always based on relentless research; he never compromised. Every piece had to fulfill its purpose, be completely clear in its construction with dimensions and proportions corresponding to the human body and display materials and craftsmanship of the highest quality. Logic, often using a mathematical system of measures, and a constructive way of thinking were the foundation of Klint’s philosophy of furniture design. Like many of his contemporaries, counting Le Corbusier and Walter Gropius, he advocated standardization and functional requirements and dismissed the use of all ornamentation. But Klint realized his vision in wood and leather, using traditional craftsmen and working methods and often finding inspiration in historical models. In this way, he charted the course for an alternative Nordic Functionalism that idealized the workshop and the collaboration between furniture architects and cabinetmakers as opposed to the factory.
Kaare Klint’s first major work was a collaboration with his mentor, the architect Carl Petersen. In 1914 they were commissioned to design furniture and fixtures for Faaborg Art Museum. One of the highlights to emerge from this commission was the Faaborg chair, a light and elegant chair with clear references to classical furniture. The construction and proportions of an 18th century English Chippendale...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Ash
1970s Set of Four Bowls in Handblown Opal Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four bowls in handblown opal glass designed by Michael Bang and made by Holmegaard in the 1970s.
The well designed set with it´s 1970´s color...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
1970s, set 6 pcs of Danish dinning chairs, original very good condition, oak.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, set of 6 pcs Danish dining chairs. Original very good condition ( used not too much from 1970s): no smells and no stains. Furniture wool fabric, oak wood. Manufactured by Dani...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Oak
Hans Agne Jakobsson armchair, leather & wood circa 1970
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Hans Agne Jakobsson chair, leather and wood core. Strong Patina with no structural damage. Designed in the 70.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.5” H x 6.25” W x 8.875“D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 12.75” H x 2.5” W ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Preben Fabricius BO 750 coffee table Bo-Ex Denmark 1970
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Gorgeous model BO 750 coffee table designed by Preben Fabricius for Bo-Ex, Denmark 1970. The table has a wenge wood top with a black slate tile in the middle, supported by a matte ch...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Slate, Steel
Royal Copenhagen Baca Vase by Johanne Gerber, Danish Modern Ceramic 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Mid-century ceramic vase from the Royal Copenhagen "Baca" series. Manufactured in the 1970s.
The decor with stylised apples was designed by Danish designer Johanne Gerber an...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Modern Black Ceramic Table Lamp with White Stripes
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A delicately executed ceramic table lamp in black glaze with white stripes at the top and bottom. This shape is commonly referred to as Baloon for obvious reason and because of the small neck. The lamp base is signed indistinguishable to its base. The style is reminiscent of Bernt Friberg and Claes Thell...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Danish Modern Oak Cabinets style of Kjærnulf, 1960s. Set of 2
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A Danish Mid-century Modern set of cabinets or compact sideboards made from Nordic light oak. Manufactured in Denmark during the 1960/70s and often attributed to the renowned Danish ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Niels Møller Modell 75 Danish Teak Dining Papercord Chair for J.L. Møllers
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Niels Otto Möller Modell 75 for J.L. Möllers Mobelfabrik.
Solid teak frame with papercord.
Set of 4.
Classic Danish design.
In good vintage condition.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak, Papercord
Rustic Nordic Wall Lights in Oregon Pine, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of 2 wall lamps fashioned from engine turned Oregon pine. Designed and made in-house by HS Belysning in Denmark circa 1970-80 in a style reminiscent of Hans Agne Jakobsson and ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Pine Table Lamp with Shade in Cane, Sweden 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely little table lamp by Swedish designer in solid pine wood with a hand-woven cane shade. Very elegant design in fine vintage condition, no chips or cracks. It takes one E14 sc...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cane, Pine
Scandinavian modernist pine candlestick candelabra, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Forserum, SE
A sculptural Scandinavian candelabra crafted from solid pinewood by an unidentified Swedish artist in the 1970s. Signed "HK" beneath the base. Features an organically shaped foot com...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Mid century danish modern low long teak dresser by Nils Johnson Torring mobler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century danish modern low teak dresser by Nils Johnson. Beautiful long low 6 drawer teak dresser with high quality woodworking. Drawers have glides with stops. Curved drawer fron...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch, Teak
Markslöjd, Floor-lamp - Pink ''Swan neck'' Art Deco style
By Markslöjd
Located in Stockholm, SE
This Markslöjd pink swanneck floor lamp is a distinguished piece of mid-century Scandinavian design, offering both elegance and practicality. Crafted by the Swedish lighting brand Ma...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Scandinavian Turning Tray in Beech & Rosewood
Located in Esbjerg, DK
2 sided turning tray made from rosewood veneer and beach and assembled without the use of metal. Made in Scandinavia during the 1960s or 70s in a style reminiscent of Finn Juhl's tur...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Beech
Danish Black Cast Iron Candle Holder - Hornblower 1970s for Illums Bolighus
Located in Toronto, CA
A striking example of Danish brutalist design, the Hornblower candle holder was created by Christel and Christer Holmgren for Illums Bolighus in 1973. Crafted from black cast iron, i...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Arne Norell Sofa Kontiki by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
3-Seater sofa model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell in original black leather. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Very good condition!.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Mid Century Modern Danish Dining Table With Ceramic Tile Inlay. Circa 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Dining Table With Ceramic Tile Inlay. Circa 1970s
Features quintessential Mid Century Modern Scandinavian design with a brutalist ceramic tile inlay...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Sculptural Lounge Chair & Ottoman After Adrian Pearsall Iconic Grasshopper, 1960
Located in Deland, FL
The perfect combination of contours and angles create this exceptional c. 1960 chair and ottoman after Adrian Pearsall. The arms and legs are sc...
Category
1970s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Danish Beech Cane Arm Loveseat Sofa by Nielaus Denmark
By Nielaus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Danish Beech Cane Loveseat Sofa by Nielaus in Denmark. Circa 1970's Fabric upholstery in good vintage condition with nice heavy firm cushions. Use them as is or have them...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Beech
Nils Kähler, Kähler. Two ceramic bowls. Partially unglazed with turquoise glaze
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nils Kähler (1906-1979) for Kähler.
Two ceramic bowls. Partially unglazed with turquoise glaze.
Hand-glazed.
Approximately 1970.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Large: Diameter 14.5 c...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pertti Santalahti Dripping Ice Glass Cake Stand for Kumela Finland, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Astonishing footed dish or cake stand I 'dripping' ice glass. Design by Pertti Santalahti for Kumela in Finland circa 1970. Its a heavy piece with thich base. Measurements: D: 25.5 c...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Harald Relling for Westnofa Wing Wingback Brown Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This 'Wing Wingback lounge chair and ottomane were designed by Harald Relling and were produced by Westnofa in Norway.
They are made from brown aniline leather on chromed tubular st...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pine Table Lamp with Shade in Cane, Sweden 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely little table lamp by Swedish designer in solid pine wood with a hand-woven cane shade. Very elegant design in fine vintage condition, no chips or cracks. It takes one E14 sc...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cane, Pine
Bumling Pendant by Anders Pehrsson of Brass Made by Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Original Anders Pehrsson Bumling ceiling lamp made by the Swedish lamp manufacturer Ateljé Lyktan in the 1970s.
The lamp is made of patinated brass ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen tray table with frame of oak. Plates of black laminate.
Mounted on wheels.
Model 5370, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
'Lamino' Lounge Chair by Yngve Ekström for Swedese
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Karis, Nyland
Lamino lounge chair frame of steambend plywood of beech and original smooth white colored leather seat.
The chair is designed by Yngve Ekström (1913-1988) in 1956 and manufactured by...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Beech
Six Clear Olle Alberius Designed Vases From Orrefors
Located in Doraville, GA
DESCRIPTION
Six Orrefors clear glass, hand blown, Flora vases designed by Olle Alberius in the 1970’s. The vases have a unique flower frog molded into the base.
Born in 1926 in Sweden, glass designer and ceramicist Olle Alberius trained in ceramics at the Stockholm College of Art, Crafts and Design from 1952–56. Over the course of his career, he worked in ceramic design at Syco and Rörstrand (1963–71), and, beginning in 1971, designed pieces for renowned Swedish glassware...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Teak Model 77 side chair by Niels Moller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful refinished teak side chair, model 77 by Niels.moller for J.L. Mollers mobelfabrik. This chair has been refinished and has new danish paper cord. there are 5 available. ad...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Vintage Danish Pop Art Wall Lamps in Black & White Steel by Davis Lampe
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of adjustable wall or night light fashioned in powder-coated steel. A black and a white half featuring strict geometric almost graphic lines. Designed and made by Davids Lampe...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
3-seats scandinavian leather sofa by Sven Ellekaer for Coja, 1970s
Located in Lyon, FR
3 seats scandinavian sofa in cream leather, designed by Sven Ellekaer for Coja, Netherlands, in the 1970s.
In the style of Arne Norell's design.
Beautiful line and details, very conf...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Scandinavian Danish oak wall arc swing lamp, 1970s by Domus
By Domus
Located in Zaandam, NL
Wonderful Scandinavian Danish oak wall arc swing lamp, 1970s by Domus. This adjustable swing lamp is in great condition with no real flaws to mention. The shade is without any dents,...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
1970s, Danish "Spanish" sofa, original condition, furniture velour, ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish drop arm "Spanish" 2 seater sofa. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains, stable construction. Original cherry-red furniture velour. Double-sided seat cushi...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Ash
Set of Danish "Rag" Easy Lounge Chairs in Pine and Fabric by Bernt Petersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rare and very sought after set of easy lounge chair designed by Bernt Petersen for Schiang Furniture of Denmark in 1966. Oak frames with loose cushions in seat and back upholstered w...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Oak
Pine and Leather Dining Chair by Knud Færch for Sorø Stolefabrik, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful dining chair designed by Knud Færch for Sorø Stolefabrik, 1970, with frame in pine and thick leather seat. Four chairs available, price individually.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Pine
Bjørn Wiinblad, The Blue House. Large ceramic bowl shaped like a bird.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers.
Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase.
Bjørn Wiinblad (1918-2006) for Det Blå Hus (The ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
1970s, set of 6 Danish dining chairs, original condition, oak wood, wool.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, set of 6 Danish dining chairs. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains, and stable construction. Solid oak wood, furniture wool fabric. Manufactured by Danish furni...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Oak
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