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What is Danish modern furniture?
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Danish modern furniture is the term for a style of furniture that emerged during the 1930s through the innovation of designers from Denmark. It is a subset of Scandinavian modern furniture, 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. Some notable Danish modern designers include Hans J. Wegner, Kaare Klint, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder and Verner Panton. Shop a range of Danish modern furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
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Bunch of Blue Grapes, Ceramics by Hans Hedberg, Biot, France
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Large bunch of grapes designed by Hans Hedberg (1917-2007) Swedish ceramist who had his studio in Biot, near nice in France. The grapes comes with a stand in acrylic glass that is ...
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Vintage 1980s French Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa in Light Fabric, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
Swedish Modern two-seater sofa, made by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1950s. Legs in stained wood, recently reupholstered in light fabric. The sofa features a refined, sculptural for...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Three Arm Brass Chandelier by Luxus Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish lighting manufacturer, Luxus gave form to some of the now iconic models that define the “Swedish mid-century style”. This brass three-light chandelier was created in this “...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of Patricia V149 Brass Sconces by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1960s, Sweden
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Brass Sconces with Golden Brown Glass Shades made by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in the 1960s.
* Pair (2) of brass sconces with golden-brown glass shades
* Designer: Hans-Agne Jako...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Snowflakes Chandelier by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell produced presumably by Taito Oy / Lightolier. Circa 1960th.
Brass, perforated brass, brass mesh, fine wire. Original glass defuser , patented b...
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass and rattan wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.5”H x 7"W x 13.0"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.0"H...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass


