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
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
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.
Solid Pine Dining Set by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savvaerk, Denmark
By Rainer Daumiller, Hirtshals Savvaerk
Located in Beerse, VAN
This warm and characterful dining set, designed by German designer Rainer Daumiller, is a wonderful example of late 20th-century Scandinavian craftsmanship. Produced in the 1970s–19...
Pine
$68,000 / set
Ludvig Sturm Swedish Modern Dining Room Set, 1940s
By Ludvig Sturm
Located in Prague, New Town
Exceptional Swedish Modern dining room set, consisting of 10 chairs and a large extendable table, designed by Ludvig Sturm for Inrednings-Kompaniet AB, Sweden, 1948. An exceptional ...
Velvet, Oak
Danish Teak 60s 70s Larsen Dining Table + 6 Benny Linden Teak Chairs Set of 7
By Erik Buch, Laurits M. Larsen, Benny A. Linden
Located in Basel, BS
Stunning Complete Danish Mid Century teak dining table with fold out leaves that store underneath and 6 teak dining chairs. Intelligent built in fold out design. Beautiful top of the...
Upholstery, Teak
$1,285 / set
Mid century dining set, Denmark 1960’s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant mid century scandinavian dining set consisting of 4 spindle chairs and a round dining table. The chairs and table are made from teak. The table has a nice round top mounted...
Fabric, Teak
Rare Pantonova Dining Set by Verner Panton 1971, Chrome, Glass Table, Six Chairs
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pantonova dining table and chairs designed by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1971. The black and white check fabric was updated two years ag...
Chrome
Dining Group 'Heart Group' by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Hans Wegner - Dining Group 'Heart Group' for Fritz Hansen Rare “Heart Group” by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen, consisting of six chairs and a dining table. This iconic ensemble wa...
Beech, Teak
Mid-20th Century Rosewood Dining Table with 6 Chairs by Boltinge
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1980's Danish Dining Table and 6 matching chairs by Boltinge. Unique Leg design! Table opens up to 103" long with both leaves in place. Measures 63" and 41.5" across. Six Chairs ...
Rosewood, Cherry
Vintage P. Lauritsen & Søn Danish Teak Extension Dining Table by Borge Mogensen
By P. Lauritsen & Son 1, Børge Mogensen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern expandable dining table Model no. BM 60 in teak designed by Børge Mogensen for P. Lauritsen & Søn, c. 1958. This ...
Oak, Teak
Dining Set "Die vier Himmelsrichtungen" by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional and highly collectible Die Vier Himmelsrichtungen (“The Four Cardinal Points”) dining suite designed by celebrated Danish artist Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal in 1976. Con...
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Mid Century Dining Set, 6 Carlton Chairs by Låte Møbelfabrikk & Extendable Table
Located in Wrocław, Poland
An exceptional 1960s Mid-Century dining ensemble, combining six Carlton armchairs by Norwegian manufacturer Låte Møbelfabrikk with an elegant extendable dining table from the same pe...
Hardwood
Nordic Modern Alvar Aalto Set of 6 L-Leg Stools 60 & Table in Birch, Artek 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautifully matched set of the iconic Model 60 stools and dining table designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, exemplifying the purity and innovation of Scandinavian modern design. Craf...
Birch
$18,235Sale Price / set|20% Off
Complete Dining Room Set by Hans J. Wegner, Teak Table & 8 CH29 Chairs
Located in Oirlo, LI
Transform your dining experience with this exquisite Complete Dining Room Set, featuring 8 CH29 Sawbuck Chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, and a vintage ...
Leather, Wood
Hans J. Wegner PP75 Dining Table in Oak with Eleven Oak CH36 Dining Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Exceptional dining set by Hans J. Wegner, featuring the iconic PP75 dining table accompanied by 11 CH36 dining chairs. Crafted in solid oak with meticulous attention to detail, this ensemble exemplifies Wegner’s mastery of functional elegance, organic forms, and impeccable craftsmanship. The PP75 table measures 140 cm in diameter and extends seamlessly to 200 cm, offering both intimate and larger-scale dining flexibility. Its gracefully tapered legs and sculpted apron reflect Wegner’s signature balance of structural ingenuity and refined minimalism. The oak CH36 chairs...
Papercord, Oak
Rare Dining Room Set, Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto, 1930s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare dining room set, includes 4 pieces of the model 66 chairs designed by Alvar Aalto with rare extendable dining table designed by Aino Aalto, 1930s. Chairs painted wood with fabri...
Fabric, Birch, Mahogany, Teak
Danish Teak 60s 70s Set of 6 Benny Linden Erik Buch Attributed Teak Chairs
By Benny A. Linden, Erik Buch, Laurits M. Larsen
Located in Basel, BS
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Teak Dining Chairs by Benny Linden for Benny Linden Designs This elegant set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs, designed by Benny Linden for Benn...
Upholstery, Teak
Danish Modern Oval Expanding Teak Dining Table by Faarup Mobelfabrik
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Danish Modernist Oval Expanding Teak Dining Table by Faarup Mobelfabrik ,, Stunning design, solid teak. retains it's original warm wood finish.. also retains one 19" leaf.. S...
Teak
$9,323Sale Price / set|25% Off
Ib Kofod-Larsen rosewood dining table with extension leaf and six chairs
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful rosewood dining table with extension leaf, and its six chairs with cream coffee leather seats. Ib Kofod-larsen (1921-2003), Seffle Mobelfabrik edition, Sweden, 1960s. Tabl...
Rosewood
Ejvind A. Johansson & Poul Volther FDB Møbler 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
FDB Møbler dining room set consisting of 6 chairs by Ejvind A. Johansson, model J67 and a table by Poul M. Volther. Made in oak. Extendable table with slanted legs. Denmark, first ha...
Oak
Dining Table in Rosewood by Ole Wanscher, 1945
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Dining Table in Rosewood by Ole Wanscher, 1945 Additional Information: Material: Rosewood Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen in Denmark Dimension...
Rosewood
Matching CH36 Dining Chairs, Soap Treated Oak by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
Iconic Danish design meets timeless craftsmanship in this set of vintage CH36 Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, produced by Carl Hansen & Søn. Designed in the 1960s, the CH36 exemplif...
Papercord, Oak
Danish Dining Set of Four PK9 Chairs & PK54 Round Dining Table by Poul Kjaerholm
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and great iconic Danish mid century dining set consisting of four light brown / tanned leather "PK9" chairs and a round "PK54" dining table with a light grey cipollini marble ...
Marble, Cut Steel
Gilbert Marklund Pine Table & Benches for Furusnickarn, Sweden, 1970s
By Gilbert Marklund, Furusnickarn AB
Located in Almelo, NL
Gilbert Marklund Pine Table & Benches for Furusnickarn, Sweden, 1970s This striking pine dining set was designed by Gilbert Marklund for Furusnickarn in Sweden during the 1970s. Com...
Pine
Vintage Dining Set, with 6 chairs by Alvar Aalto for Artek, circa 1930
By Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
A rare and highly collectible dining set by Alvar Aalto for Artek, dating to the 1930's. The set includes six dining chairs in laminated birchwood sculptural bentwood legs, cut out b...
Birch
Rare Dining Room Set / Cowhorn Chairs, Table and Cabinet by Svend Aage Madsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Very rare danish dining room set incl. 6 cowhorn chairs, round / oval table and the matching cabinet by Svend Aage Madsen. The whole ensemble made in finest walnut. Table with retrac...
Walnut
Modus Dining Set by Kristian Vedel for Søren Willadsen, Denmark. 1961
By Kristian Vedel, Søren Willadsen
Located in Barcelona, ES
Modus dining set designed in 1961 by Kristian Vedel for Søren Willadsen, Denmark. Hardwood with stunning wood grain and original black leather upholstery. The set consists of a recta...
Leather, Hardwood
Finnish Pine Bistro Table and 'Rantasipi' Chairs by Arnold Lerber, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A mid-century Scandinavian dining set composed of a 1960s Finnish bistro table paired with two sculptural ‘Rantasipi’ dining chairs designed by Arnold Lerber for Laukaan Puu in the 1...
Brass
Solid Pine Dining Set by Roland Wilhemsson for Karl Anderson & Soner, 1960s
Located in Dronten, NL
A rare and finely crafted Mid-Century Modern dining set by renowned Swedish manufacturer Karl Andersson & Söner, designed by Roland Wilhelmsson. Executed in solid pine, the set consi...
Pine
High-End Extendable Dining Set by Jørgen Høj for Niels Vitsøe, 1962
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Amazing dining set designed by Jørgen Høj for Niels Vitsøe in 1962. Featuring a round ‘Model 54’ table with brushed aluminum cross-legs. Extendable from ø 115cm to a whopping ø 175cm...
Aluminum
Dining set by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 chairs "Grand Prix" and a wooden table by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Table dimensions :H: 71 cm W: 152 cm D: 80 cm Chairs dimensions: H: 78cm W: 47cm D: 51cm Seat height...
Wood
Arne Vodder Teak Dining Set with Eight Chairs for Sibast
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Teak Danish modern six-leg table and eight matching chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast. Measure: Oval table expands from 78" to 117" with two leaves. Perfect large-scale dining set wit...
Upholstery, Teak
Danish Modern Dining Set in Fabric, Rosewood & Steel by Verner Panton, 1958
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This very rare dining set, composed of five Cone chairs and a matching table, was designed in 1958 by Verner Panton and manufactured by Gebrüder Nehl in Germany. It stands as a landm...
Steel
Torbjørn Afdal Darby Dining Set with Six Chairs & Extendable Table, Norway 1960s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This elegant and exceptionally crafted dining set was designed by Torbjorn Afdal, one of Norway’s most celebrated mid-century modern designers. Executed in richly figured rosewood, t...
Leather, Hardwood
Kaare Klint Dinning Table for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint dinning table in mahogany. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Underside with manufacturer's paper label RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/45 NØRREBROGAD/KØBENHAVN, pencilled serial nu...
Mahogany
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Round Extension Dining Set by Niels Koefoed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Modern, rosewood dining set by Niels Koefoed, Hornslet Møbelfabrik features a 43 inch round dining table that extends up to 83 inches with two 20 inch leaves and 4 elegant, high ladder back...
Fabric, Rosewood
1970s, Danish Design, Dinning Set of Table and Four Chairs, Oak Wood, Wool
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design. Dinning set of unfolded table and four chairs. Oak wood, chair seats reupholstered in furniture wool. Solid oak wood original in very good condition. Folding ta...
Wool, Oak
Rare Dining Set with Table and Four Chairs by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare dining set in patinated masur birch. Dining table (model 91) and four chairs (model 611). Maker Huonekalutehdas Korhonen Oy. Table size 125 cm diameter.
Birch
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Ox Art Danish Rosewood Tile Drop Leaf Dining Table Midcentury
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensational Scandinavian Modern dining table with handsome rosewood veneer and Ox Art inset abstract design ceramic tiles. Trestle-st...
Ceramic, Rosewood
Table et chaises salle à manger, par Henning Kjaernulf pour Vejle Stole
Located in CHAMBLY, FR
Designer : Henning Kjaernulf Dimensions : H74 x L139 x P89 Couleur : marron Matériaux : bois (Matériau) Style : vintage Table et 4 chaises de salle à manger extensible vintage des a...
Teak
mid-century Swedish Pine Wood dining set - 1970s - 1 table & 4 chairs
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mid-century Swedish Pine Wood dining set - 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Furniture Furunickarn AB chairs : 47x42cm H:77,5 SH:44,5cm Round table : Ø 99cm H:74cm 5-piece set
Wood
$7,769Sale Price|20% Off
Alvar Aalto Dining Room Set Model DL82 Table & Model 65 Chairs, circa 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Alvar Aalto dining room set model DL82 table and 3 pieces of model 65 chairs from the 1950s, manufactured by O.Y. Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas A.B. Birch a...
Birch
Five Piece Dinette Set with Four Trinidad Chairs and Table by Nanna Ditzel 1993
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Nanna Ditzel
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Danish Modern dining set having four chairs and a table. Designed by Nanna Ditzel, made in Denmark by Frederica Stolefabrik circa 1993. Very rare to find a set still in...
Chrome
$5,179Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Dining Set with Trestle Dining Table and Benches
Located in Karis, Nyland
Unique handmade dining set made out of teak. Made in Denmark in the 1950s by unknown cabinetmaker. Comes in a set of table and three benches. Very solid construction. Measurements:...
Teak
Laurel Dining Set, Modern Walnut Table and Bench with Sculpted Joinery
By Carter Ellis
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Inspired by Danish simplicity and organic design, the laurel dining set features sculpted legs, modest angles, and sturdy joinery. The bench and table are constructed from sustainabl...
Wood, Walnut
Nanna Ditzel Teak & Cane Dining Set by Poul Kolds, 1950s
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This very rare dining set, designed by Nanna Ditzel and produced by Poul Kolds Savværk in Denmark during the 1950s, is a masterful expression of mid-century Scandinavian design. Comp...
Cane, Teak
FH4602 'Heart' Suite by Hans J Wegner for Fritz Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A beautiful classic Wegner dining suite consisting of six 'Heart' three legged chairs and matching table. The whole suite bought together in 1964 and have been together ever since. W...
Beech, Teak
Arne Jacobsen, egg shaped Dining Table four chairs and lamp, annivesary edition
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen egg shaped dining table and 3101 chairs with black lacquered ash. Chromed steel legs. Brand new Stelton pendel. Made by Fritz Hansen. Annivesary edition
Steel
Bruno Mathsson Dining Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
A Svenska dining table of oval/ellipse form with chromium plated multi-tubular steel tapering legs ending in chrome capped feet. Solid cherry top of substantial thickness with chamfe...
Chrome
Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm Seating Group by Ivan Schlecter in Denmark
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare seating group model Scimitar designed by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm. Produced by Ivan Schlecter in Denmark. Dimensions table (W x D ...
Steel
$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Hansen Sorensen Dining room table with 6 chairs, 1970 Denmark
Located in Oirlo, LI
Hansen Sorensen Dining room table with 6 chairs, 1970 Denmark The Hansen Sorensen dining room table with 6 chairs from 1970 is a beautiful additio...
Fabric, Wood
Round dining table, Denmark, 1960s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A table from Denmark, made in the 1960s. The table has one additional 50 cm long insert. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 74 cm /...
Wood, Rosewood