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
Sideboard By Karl Erik Ekselius For JOC Design Vetlanda Sweden. 1960s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Very beautiful and high quality sideboard / credenzas in teak and designed by Karl Erik Ekselius for JOC Design Vetlanda Sweden. This cabinet is in absolutely beautiful condition and...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Beech, Teak
Swedish Designer, Rocking Chair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded wood and brown fabric rocking lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Scratching present to wood consistent with age and use.
Reupholstered in brand new fab...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Gefle, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
By Gefle
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed incised ceramic vase produced by Gefle, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.75" Height x 5.75" Diameter
All items ship...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall Two-armed Brass Candle Holder 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall, Sweden.
A two-armed candle holder in brass shaped like flowers.
From the 1950s.
Marked.
In excellent condition.
fits 0.45” diameter candles
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Fog & Mørup, Floor Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Denmark, 1940s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan floor lamp produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1940s.
Moderate to heavy oxidation present throughout lamp.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 6...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bergboms, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1950s
By Bergboms
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, white fabric and wood pendant light produced by Bergboms, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Oxidation present to brass
Loss of wood present
Wear to fabric consistent with age...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian mid century chandelier in teak, brass & glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
Scandinavian mid-century chandelier, produced by an unidentified Swedish manufacturer in the 1950s. Crafted from brass, it features five curved arms extending from a cone-shaped cent...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Harald Notini, Pendant Light, Glass, Chrome, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A white opaline glass and chrome-plated metal pendant light, model 11258, designed by Harald Notini and produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Oxidation present t...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Scandinavian Modern Chest of Drawers in Pine, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming Danish pine chest of drawers dating from the early 20th century, thoughtfully updated with a creative twist. While the body retains its original character and rich grain, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
1950s Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen for ASEA Sweden Floor Lamp Model E1770
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This sculptural floor lamp, Model E1770, was designed by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen for ASEA, Sweden, in the 1950s. The lamp features a black lacquered metal frame with an elegant, ang...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Royal Copenhagen 'Baca' Ceramic Table Lamp by Nils Thorsson, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Malmö, SE
Ceramic table lamp designed by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen and Fog & Mørup and made circa 1970s.
It features an abstract floral decor in brown and blue matte glaze. The suraf...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair B-44 Table Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Vorst, BE
Table lamps designed in the 1960s by Hans-Agne Jakobsson with original shades.
Solid wooden base painted off-white (original finish) with brass accent. Original lampshades in green ...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
A pair of stoneware table lamp by Haico Nitzsche for Søholm
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of stoneware table lamp designed by Haico Nitzsche for Søholm Pottery, Bornholm, Denmark. Circa 1970th. Newly rewired. Dimensions: ceramic base height 12.5", width: 10" ; dept...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Pair Wall lights V-327 in Pinewood by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd, 1960s
Located in Vorst, BE
Pine veneer Wall lamps model V327 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Manufactured by AB Ellysett in Sweden.
The sconces are composed by pine veneer stripes, bent to rings and fixed onto a pine...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
A pair of wall lamps by Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of extremely rare wall lamps model “5017”, designed by Carl-Axel Acking (Sweden, 1910-2001) for Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik, Malmö, 1940th.
Reflector in white lacquer...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Otto Schulz Pair of ‘Schulz’ Easy Chairs in Light Sheepskin, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Jio
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of ‘Schulz’ easy chairs, designed by Otto Schulz. Produced by Jio Möbler in Jönköping (Sweden), 1940s. Newly upholstered in light sheepskin.
Dimensions:
Height: 73 cm / 28.74 i...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Midcentury Modern Ceiling Light by Paavo Tynell, Finland, 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant white lacquered brass ceiling lamp by Paavo Tynell, with a streamlined shade perforated with small holes. The underside of the lamp has a glass shade that covers the light so...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Midcentury Coffee Table by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful side table or small coffee table by Josef Frank, with a round birch root table top. Legs sculpted with wooden balls.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and white fabric chandelier likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.5"H x 33.5"W x 33.5"D
Stem Length (inches): 4.4"
Dimensions of...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Table Lamp, Brass, Elm, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and elm table lamp produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, c. 1940s.
The brass base and shade presents with light to moderate oxidation.
Dimensions of Lamp with Sha...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Chandelier by Paavo Tynell , Model K 1-8.
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large Chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy, Model K 1-8.
Finland, Circa 1950th.
Eight opaline glass shades on polished brass with lacquered brass leafs.
Stamped "IDMAN"....
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish Grace Flame Birch Armchair in Mohair
Located in Portland, OR
A stunning chair made in Sweden, circa 1930s. Flame Birch frame, generous depth with hand-tied springs all fully reupholstered in luxurious soft sea foam green mohair. Designer unkno...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Birch
A 1960’s Teak Danish reversible card and dining table by Selig
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1960’s teak Danish Modern Walnut reversible card and dining table by Selig.
Measures 35.75" in width, 35.75" in depth, 28.25" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
A Pair of Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armhairs in Style of Alvar Aalto, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Odense, DK
This pair of Finnish armchairs from the 1950s blends functionality with quiet elegance. Crafted in birch wood, the frames feature softened edges and an open-backed design that emphas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Textile, Birch, Velvet
Folke Ohlsson Sculpted Coffee Table w/ Roman Travertine Top for Dux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stone, Brass
Isak Isaksson Blue Ceramic Vase Crystalline Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A multicolored vase with a stunning crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 17.5 cm (7") high and about 11 cm (4.4") in diameter and it is in excellent con...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Rope, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A rope and alabaster pendant light likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.0"H x 14.0"W x 14.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 16.0"
Dimensions o...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained birch and beige fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 70.625"H x 24.5"W x 24.5"D
Dimensions of Shade (...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Rope, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An alabaster and brown cord pendant light likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 38.0"H x 17.625"W x 17.625"D
Stem Length (inches): 13.0"
D...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Mid-Century Modern Danish Long Teak Credenza Tambour Cabinet by Kai Kristensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautifully designed teak credenza with top notch construction made by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Faarup in the 1960's. It features a sleek full front tambour door with tons o...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Fauteuil scandinave vintage Rainer Daumiller en pin des années 70
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Fauteuil scandinave vintage des années 70, attribué au designer danois Rainer Daumiller, en pin brut, bon état général avec marques d’usage et du temps qui passe.
Ref 250 630
Hauteur...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
'Gear Table' by Norr11, Low, Terracotta
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Gear Tables
by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Gear is a collection of sculptural coffee tables, inspired by Ancient Greek columns. Gear is designed as a simplified block-like...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Concrete
$780 / item
Swedish Designer, Side Table, Birch, Burl, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and burl side table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.55"H x 30.875"W x 30.875"D
All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch, Burl
Ernst Voss, Floor Lamp, Brass, Iron, Paper, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, black-painted iron and floral-printed paper floor lamp produced by Ernst Voss, Denmark, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 52.5"H x 12.5"W x 22.0...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Scandinavian mid century chandelier pendant lamp, brass & glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
Scandinavian mid-century pendant lamp, produced by an unidentified Swedish manufacturer in the 1950s. Crafted from brass, it features three curved arms attached to a bell-shaped cent...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Rope, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An alabaster and brown rope pendant likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.0"H x 15.75"W x 15.75"D
Stem Length (inches): 17.0"
Dimension...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Fritz Hansen pair of easy chair made of oak and fabric Model 1590, Denmark, 1942
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare pair of easy chairs with wooden frame and upholstered elements, Danish production, Fritz Hansen, Model 1590, 1942
Scandinavian furniture design is the result of a refined syn...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Elm, Beech, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of elm, beech and green fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.25"H x 25.4"W x 30.5"D
Seat Height (inches): 17.0"
A...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech, Elm
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Rope, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An alabaster, brown rope and brass pendant light likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.75"H x 17.5"W x 17.5"D
Stem Length (inches): 6.0"...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
1940’s Swedish Dresser With Nordens Flora Illustrations
By Josef Frank
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s curved front Swedish Dresser later papered with illustrations by C.A. Lindman book Nordens Flora. Elegant curved dresser with Birch wood details on drawer fronts.
Dresser con...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
1950’s Swedish Cabinet With Nordens Flora Illustrations
By Josef Frank
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1950’s curved front Swedish Cabinet later papered with illustrations by C.A. Lindman book Nordens Flora.
Cabinet consists of 2 large doors concealing interior adjustable shelves and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
ASEA mid century chandelier pendant lamp, brass, oak & glass, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Forserum, SE
A modernist chandelier produced by the Swedish lighting manufacturer ASEA Belysning in the 1950s. Crafted from solid oak and brass, it features three curved arms holding white glass ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rare Swedish Modern Table Lamp by Erik Tidstrand for NK, Model 29595, 1930s
Located in Forserum, SE
A striking example of Swedish modern design, this rare table lamp, model 29595, was designed by Erik Tidstrand for the prestigious department store Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) in the lat...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.5"H x 9.5"W x 5.875"D
Stem Length (inches): 5.5"
Dimensions of Canopy: 1...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Upsala Ekeby, Dish, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A cream-white and green-lacquered earthenware dish designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 4.25" Height x 8.125" Diameter
All items ship from High P...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Scandinavian Modern Hexagonal Stool, Solid Oak & Shearling Lambswool, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A Danish modern stool in oak, featuring distinctive curly legs and a hexagonal seat newly upholstered in high-quality light cream lambswool. Crafted by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Oak
Bertil Brisborg, Nordiska Kompaniet, mid century pendant lamp 33087 Sweden 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A modernist rise-and-fall pendant lamp, model 33087, designed in the 1950s by Bertil Brisborg for the renowned Swedish department store Nordiska Kompaniet. Crafted from steel lacquer...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Set of ten Midcentury "JH 701" dining chairs, Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six stunning “JH 701” dining chairs by Hans J. Wegner. Steel legs, cognac leather seats and sculpted wenge backrests. Contrasting wood detail in the backrests.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 1970's Rainer Daumiller solid beechwood dining chairs, Denmark
Located in Bern, CH
Setof 6 1970's Rainer Daumiller Danish modern dining chairs. Solid beechwood construction. Curved backrest, recessed seat with cylindrical lags. Scandinavian minimalism in Brutalist ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Kaj Franck / KF2 HORS D'OEUVRE DISH(BROWN) / Arabia Finland
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
KF2 was designed in 1957 and manufactured from 1958 to 1962.
A geometric-shaped appetiser dish. One of Kai Franck's masterpieces, combining structural beauty with functional elegance...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Paavo Tynell custom wall lamp. circa 1950. Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Extremly rare custom made wall lamp design by Paavo Tynell and made in solid brass with pierces holes. Drawing by the artist available on demand. the wall lamp can be used upon a des...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Ludvig Sturm Set of Ten Dining Chairs in Green Velvet, Sweden ca. 1948
By Ludvig Sturm
Located in Prague, New Town
Ludvig Sturm for Inrednings-Kompaniet AB, set of 10 Swedish Modern dining chairs, oak, Sweden, ca. 1948.
A large set of 10 Swedish Modern dining chairs in oak, designed by Ludvig St...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Mid-Century Finnish Design Lamp in Brass and Beige Opaline Glass, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A charming 1950s Finnish ceiling lamp featuring three cream beige glass shades, embodying the elegant simplicity of mid-century Scandinavian design. While reminiscent of Paavo Tynell...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Finn Juhl Attributed Danish Loveseat Model 188 by Slagelse Mobelvaerk, 1950s DN
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superbly elegant Finn Juhl attributed sofa or settee made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Denmark sometime in the 1940s as Model Number 188. The lines and proportions of this design are just...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Beech
Bonderup & Thorup Small 'Semi' Pendant in Roasted Pumpkin for GUBI
Located in Glendale, CA
Bonderup & Thorup Small 'Semi' Pendant in Roasted Pumpkin for GUBI
Designed in 1968 by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup, this authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark meticulously ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Axel Einar Hjorth Lövo Side table , 1930's
Located in Uccle, BE
Axel Einar Hjorth was a renowned Swedish designer of the 20th century, recognized for his influence in the modern Swedish design movement. Active during the first half of the 20th century, he was one of the pioneers of the modern Swedish design movement. Hjorth skillfully merged the functional aesthetics of Scandinavian design with a distinctive artistic sensibility, creating furniture pieces that transcend eras.
The "Lövo side table...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Bjørn Wiinblad. ‘Autumn’ from the series ‘The Four Seasons’, ceramic figurine.
Located in København, Copenhagen
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Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Designer, Side Table, Pine, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and sand-blasted glass side table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Small chips in glass in a few places around the edge.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.75" Height...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Pine
Green Mid-Century Stoneware Table Lamp by Klase Höganäs, Sweden, 1960s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful mid-century stoneware table lamp with amazing glaze.
Made by Otto Klaesson for Klase in Höganäs, Sweden, 1960s.
Great original condition.
Signed 'Klase Höganäs' and 'St...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Tapio Wirkkala Stainless Steel Puukko Knife with Leather Sheath Hackman Finland
Located in London, GB
Tapio Wirkkala Puukko Knife by Hackman Finnish Design
This vintage Puukko knife, designed by renowned Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala and produc...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Stainless 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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Dagmar Has Become a Go-To London Address for Mid-Century Scandi Design
With an in-house workshop, the gallery not only proposes beautifully restored vintage classics but also recently launched a line of pieces under license, spearheaded by Arnold Madsen’s iconic Clam chair.
Design Icon Ilse Crawford on Her Colorful New Hans Wegner Chairs
If anyone is brave, humble and adept enough to recolor these mid-century masterpieces, it’s Ilse Crawford. Here, she gives us the details on her five earthy paint choices and tells us how she feels about design collaborations.
113 Chairs That Prove Danish Design Isn’t Limited to Denmark
In an innovative display, the Designmuseum Danmark is permanently exhibiting the 20th century's most iconic seats.
April’s Most-Liked Interiors on Instagram
Our feed is filled with the world's most beautiful spaces. See the 10 our followers have deemed the best of the best this month.
Tapio Wirkkala Bucked the Trends of Mid-Century Nordic Design
The Finnish talent created nature-inspired pieces, from furniture to jewelry, with phenomenal staying power.
The Married Collectors behind Stockholm’s Newest Design Museum
Kersti Sandin and Lars Bülow want their new endeavor to educate both students and professionals about furniture design.
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