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Scandinavian Modern Vanities

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 

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

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
Skive - Ribbed Marble Basin - Grey Galaxy - Medium
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
Accentuate your bathroom space with our beautiful Skive Ribbed Marble Basin, a perfect fusion of minimalist design and natural elegance. The beautiful ribbed detailing creates a uniq...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Vanities

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Marble

Skadi - Marble Basin - Grey Galaxy - Medium
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
Elevate your bathroom space with our rectangular Skadi Marble Basin, a perfect fusion of minimalist design and natural elegance. Its smooth, honed surface highlights the unique veini...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Vanities

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Marble

Skadi - Marble Basin - Grey Galaxy - Medium
Skadi - Marble Basin - Grey Galaxy - Medium
$2,048 Sale Price / item
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Assens - Marble Basin - Beige Travertine - Large
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
"The Assens is a luxurious marble basin featuring a sleek backsplash, seamlessly blending modern and traditional design elements. Its beveled edges and geometric shape create a refin...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Vanities

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Marble

Raya - Ribbed Marble Basin - White Carrara - Medium
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
Accentuate your bathroom space with our beautiful Ribbed Rava Marble Basin, a perfect fusion of minimalist design and natural elegance. The beautiful ribbed detailing creates a uniqu...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Vanities

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Marble

Assens - Marble Basin - White Carrara - Large
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
"The Assens is a luxurious marble basin featuring a sleek backsplash, seamlessly blending modern and traditional design elements. Its beveled edges and geometric shape create a refin...
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Vanities

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Marble

Maiken - Round Marble Basin - White Carrara
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
Our honed marble basin seamlessly blends classic charm with modern style, making it an ideal choice for elevating your bathroom into a refined and curated space. Crafted with the tim...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Vanities

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Marble

Maiken - Round Marble Basin - White Carrara
Maiken - Round Marble Basin - White Carrara
$570 Sale Price / item
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Maiken - Round Marble Basin - Beige Travertine
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
Our honed marble basin seamlessly blends classic charm with modern style, making it an ideal choice for elevating your bathroom into a refined and curated space. Crafted with the tim...
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Marble

Raya - Ribbed Marble Basin - White Carrara - Small
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
Accentuate your bathroom space with our beautiful Ribbed Rava Marble Basin, a perfect fusion of minimalist design and natural elegance. The beautiful ribbed detailing creates a uniqu...
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Marble

Luca - Ribbed Marble Basin - White Carrara - Medium
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
Accentuate your bathroom space with our Ribbed Marble Basin, a perfect fusion of minimalist design and natural elegance. The beautiful ribbed detailing creates a unique visual appeal...
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Marble

Skive - Ribbed Marble Basin - Beige Travertine - Medium
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
Accentuate your bathroom space with our beautiful Skive Ribbed Marble Basin, a perfect fusion of minimalist design and natural elegance. The beautiful ribbed detailing creates a uniq...
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Marble

Maiken - Square Marble Basin - White Carrara
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
Our honed marble basin seamlessly blends classic charm with modern style, making it an ideal choice for elevating your bathroom into a refined and curated space. Crafted with the tim...
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Marble

Luca - Ribbed Marble Basin - Grey Galaxy - Medium
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
Accentuate your bathroom space with our Ribbed Marble Basin, a perfect fusion of minimalist design and natural elegance. The beautiful ribbed detailing creates a unique visual appeal...
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Marble

Maiken - Square Marble Basin - Grey Galaxy
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
Our honed marble basin seamlessly blends classic charm with modern style, making it an ideal choice for elevating your bathroom into a refined and curated space. Crafted with the tim...
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Marble

Maiken - Square Marble Basin - Grey Galaxy
Maiken - Square Marble Basin - Grey Galaxy
$1,047 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Luca - Ribbed Marble Basin - Beige Travertine - Medium
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
Accentuate your bathroom space with our Ribbed Marble Basin, a perfect fusion of minimalist design and natural elegance. The beautiful ribbed detailing creates a unique visual appeal...
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Marble

Lyke - Wall-Mounted Bathroom Vanity - White Carrara - Large
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
Our Lyke floating vanity features a beautiful, veined marble that adds depth and character to your bathroom aesthetics. The exterior is crafted entirely from premium marble, with the...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Vanities

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Marble

Skive - Ribbed Marble Double Basin - Beige Travertine
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
Accentuate your bathroom space with our beautiful Skive Ribbed Dual Marble Basin, a perfect fusion of minimalist design and natural elegance. The beautiful ribbed detailing creates a...
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Marble

Skive - Ribbed Marble Basin - White Carrara - Medium
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
Accentuate your bathroom space with our beautiful Skive Ribbed Marble Basin, a perfect fusion of minimalist design and natural elegance. The beautiful ribbed detailing creates a uniq...
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Marble

Raya - Ribbed Marble Basin - Beige Travertine - Small
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
Accentuate your bathroom space with our beautiful Ribbed Rava Marble Basin, a perfect fusion of minimalist design and natural elegance. The beautiful ribbed detailing creates a uniqu...
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Marble

Skive - Ribbed Marble Basin - Grey Galaxy - Large
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
Accentuate your bathroom space with our beautiful Skive Ribbed Marble Basin, a perfect fusion of minimalist design and natural elegance. The beautiful ribbed detailing creates a uniq...
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Marble

Skive - Ribbed Marble Basin - Beige Travertine - Large
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
Accentuate your bathroom space with our beautiful Skive Ribbed Marble Basin, a perfect fusion of minimalist design and natural elegance. The beautiful ribbed detailing creates a uniq...
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Marble

Skive - Ribbed Marble Double Basin - White Carrara
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
Accentuate your bathroom space with our beautiful Skive Ribbed Dual Marble Basin, a perfect fusion of minimalist design and natural elegance. The beautiful ribbed detailing creates a...
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Marble

Skadi Marble Basin - White Cararra - Small
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
Elevate your bathroom space with our rectangular Skadi Marble Basin, a perfect fusion of minimalist design and natural elegance. Its smooth, honed surface highlights the unique veini...
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Marble

Skadi Marble Basin - White Cararra - Small
Skadi Marble Basin - White Cararra - Small
$1,428 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Luca - Ribbed Marble Basin - Beige Travertine - Large
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
Accentuate your bathroom space with our Ribbed Marble Basin, a perfect fusion of minimalist design and natural elegance. The beautiful ribbed detailing creates a unique visual appeal...
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Marble

Luca - Ribbed Marble Double Basin - White Carrara
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
Accentuate your bathroom space with our Ribbed Marble Double Basin, a perfect fusion of minimalist design and natural elegance. The beautiful ribbed detailing creates a unique visual...
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Marble

Luca - Ribbed Marble Basin - Grey Galaxy - Small
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
Accentuate your bathroom space with our Ribbed Marble Basin, a perfect fusion of minimalist design and natural elegance. The beautiful ribbed detailing creates a unique visual appeal...
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Marble

Luca - Ribbed Marble Basin - White Carrara - Small
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
Accentuate your bathroom space with our Ribbed Marble Basin, a perfect fusion of minimalist design and natural elegance. The beautiful ribbed detailing creates a unique visual appeal...
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Marble

Raya - Ribbed Marble - Double Basin - Grey Galaxy
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
Accentuate your bathroom space with our beautiful Ribbed Raya Dual Marble Basin, a perfect fusion of minimalist design and natural elegance. The beautiful ribbed detailing creates a ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Marble

Raya - Ribbed Marble Basin - Beige Travertine - Medium
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
Accentuate your bathroom space with our beautiful Ribbed Rava Marble Basin, a perfect fusion of minimalist design and natural elegance. The beautiful ribbed detailing creates a uniqu...
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Marble

Maiken - Round Marble Basin - Grey Galaxy
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
Our honed marble basin seamlessly blends classic charm with modern style, making it an ideal choice for elevating your bathroom into a refined and curated space. Crafted with the tim...
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Marble

Maiken - Round Marble Basin - Grey Galaxy
Maiken - Round Marble Basin - Grey Galaxy
$856 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Skive - Ribbed Marble Basin - White Carrara - Small
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
Accentuate your bathroom space with our beautiful Skive Ribbed Marble Basin, a perfect fusion of minimalist design and natural elegance. The beautiful ribbed detailing creates a uniq...
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Marble

Skive - Ribbed Marble Basin - Beige Travertine - Small
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
Accentuate your bathroom space with our beautiful Skive Ribbed Marble Basin, a perfect fusion of minimalist design and natural elegance. The beautiful ribbed detailing creates a uniq...
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Marble

Scandinavian Modern vanities for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern vanities for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage vanities created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with hardwood, teak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern vanities 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 vanities, popular names associated with this style include Arne Wahl Iversen, Aksel Kjersgaard, Ikea, and Carl Malmsten. 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 vanities differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,495 and tops out at $5,451 while the average work can sell for $1,495.

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