Along with Vernor Panton, cabinetmaker and architect Arne Vodder was a leading light of what might be called the “second generation” of forward-thinking 20th-century Danish furniture designers — those who, following in the footsteps of Hans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl and others, first applied the skills, traditions and philosophical tenets of Scandinavian craftsmanship to a modern furniture idiom.
Vodder was a graduate student in architecture trained by Juhl, a pioneer of furniture design credited with igniting the Scandinavian modernist movement that swept like wildfire across the United States in the postwar era. Vodder made his mark in the 1960s, when modern design had gained wide acceptance, particularly in the business world. Accordingly, many of Vodder's chairs, created for manufacturers such as France & Søn, Fritz Hansen and Sibast, are quiet in form — projecting an air of sturdiness and strength, rather than avant-garde styling.
Vodder’s aesthetic flair is very pronounced in his vintage cabinets and storage pieces — sideboards, bookcases, credenzas and buffets. In such pieces, the designer liked to play with asymmetry.
Vodder’s bookcases often have a seemingly random array of variously sized shelves and nooks. A typical Vodder sideboard of the mid-century period — his classic Model 29 case piece is known to collectors — might have four sections, each different in purpose and look: an open stack of vertical shelves, and other cupboards covered with sliding panels in contrasting colored laminates and wood veneers.
As you will see from the works on 1stDibs, Vodder had a sense of what kind of design was appropriate for which space: sobriety in the boardroom; playfulness at home.
Find vintage Arne Vodder furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
Danish Vanity Table or Desk in Teak by Kurt Østervig, Denmark
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Karlstad, SE
A desk or vanity table in teak by Kurt Østervig, Denmark, 1950s. Small desk with exciting details. The drawers have beautifully carved handles. On the tabletop is a jewelry box with...
Brass
H 50.4 in W 31.11 in D 16.15 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Dressing Table by Arne Vodder in Rosewood
By Arne Vodder
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian dressing table by Arne Vodder in Rosewood. Beautiful original two-drawer with adjustable swing mirror in ...
Rosewood
H 26.88 in W 46.38 in D 17 in
Vintage Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Teak Vanity for Aksel Kjersgaard
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern vanity dressing table in teak designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark. Features sleek circular recessed pulls that open three dovetail storage dr...
Steel
H 11.75 in W 11.5 in D 6.5 in
Swedish Teak Table Mirror by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This teak and leather table mirror was designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus. The elegant simplicity of the form is nicely contrasted with the texture and richness of the ...
Leather, Mirror, Teak
H 44.1 in W 29.14 in D 15.36 in
1960s Fully Restored Danish Teak Dressing, Vanity Table
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish teak dressing - vanity table from the 1960s. The vanity table features a large adjustable mirror, an original black glass table top and 5 spacious drawers with room for wha...
Teak
H 22.84 in W 13 in D 4.34 in
Danish Vintage Teak Mirror by Pedersen and Hansen
By Pedersen & Hansen
Located in London, GB
A stylish and useful Danish vintage teak mirror by Pedersen and Hansen. This was made in Denmark, it dates from the 1960’s. It is of amazing quality, it has a beautiful and practica...
Mirror, Teak
H 44.89 in W 44.89 in D 18.12 in
Vanity in Teak, Beech and Brass by Bertil Fridhagen, 1958
By Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Vanity in Teak, Beech and Brass by Bertil Fridhagen, 1958 Additional Information: Material: Teak, beech and brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Bodafors in Sweden Dim...
Brass
H 39.5 in W 17.7 in D 4.1 in
Midcentury 1950s Östen Kristiansson Teak Wall Mirror with Shelf by Luxus Vittsjö
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish Mid-Century Modern vanity / make up hallway mirror for wall mounting, 1950s. If you are looking for a rare, highly stylish, timeless, beautifu...
Mirror, Teak, Glass
H 32 in W 16 in D 8.75 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Mirror with Shelf
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Charleston, SC
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Mirror With Shelf. This is a fantastic entryway piece. Midcentury Denmark Teak Wall Dressing Mirror by Aksel Kje...
Mirror, Teak
H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
Teak Vanity Table / Desk, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Elegant teak vanity table produced in Denmark during the 1960s. Featuring two drawers and a central mirror, this versatile piece works beautifully as both a dressing table and a comp...
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Teak Side Table By Grete Jalk For Glostrup Mobelfabrik
By Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Scandinavian Modern teak side table was designed by the Danish furniture designer Grete Jalk for Glostrup Møbelfabrik circa 1960s. The table features subtle yet distinct touches...
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Side Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt, John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant, Mid-Century Modern, dark teak, side table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen sold by John Stuart features sleigh legs that are interesting from all angles. Two table...
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Side Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt, John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant, Mid-Century Modern, teak, side table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen sold by John Stuart features sleigh legs that are interesting from all angles. Two tables are...
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Extendable Teak Side Serving Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This versatile Scandinavian Modern, extendable side table was designed and made in Denmark, circa 1950s and retailed in the U.S. This teak occassional table is easily movable and ext...
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Tapered Teak Side Table by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Modern, teak side table by Folke Ohlsson for DUX of Sweden features upturned edges that taper from 16 to 27 inches wide.
Teak
Mahogany End Table by Paul McCobb for Calvin, Irwin Collection
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, bleached mahogany, end table by Paul McCobb for Calvin, Irwin Collection features a leather top with brass trim, caned lower shelf and nickel plated brass pulls. ...
Brass
