What is Danish modern furniture?

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.

Did they have record players in the 1930s?

Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.

What did brides wear in the 1930s?

What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.

How do you identify 1930s furniture?

To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.

What did phones look like in the 1930s?

In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.

What type of wood is used in Danish modern furniture?

The material typically used in Danish modern furniture is teak.

1930s Danish Modern

1930s Fabric

Danish Brass

1930s Couch

Danish Floor Lamp With Shade

Denmark Bronze

Anders Andersen

Just Denmark

Scandinavian Vase Denmark

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Danish Just Andersen Pair of Art Deco Candlesticks 1930s of Disco Metal No. 156

$593 / set

Vintage Scandinavian Sheepskin Sofa Circa 1930s to 1940s

By Flemming Lassen

Located in Oakland, CA

Freshly reupholstered in a mushroom-toned sheepskin. Circa 1930s-40s cabinetmaker sofa imported

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Elm

Vintage Scandinavian Sheepskin Sofa Circa 1930s to 1940s

$12,600

Art Deco, Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Birch Bouclé, Danish Design, Made in 1930s

Located in Odense, DK

bouclé, Storr 1501 (Eggshell) from BUTE fabric. Made by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker in 1930s. Beautiful

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Bouclé, Birch

Art Deco, Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Birch Bouclé, Danish Design, Made in 1930s

$15,000

Fritz Hansen Rare Lounge Chair from the 1930s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

the 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wool, Beech

Fritz Hansen Rare Lounge Chair from the 1930s

$5,933

Poul Henningsen PH 5/4 Pendant, 1930s

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

wonderful early 1930's PH 5/4 Pendant by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen with white enameled

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Poul Henningsen PH 5/4 Pendant, 1930s

$4,800

Armchair Designed by Josef Frank for Thonet, Austria, 1930s

By Josef Frank

Located in Stockholm, SE

Armchair designed by Josef Frank for Thonet, Austria, 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Armchair Designed by Josef Frank for Thonet, Austria, 1930s

$1,424

Lyfa Table Lamp in Opal Glass, 1930s

By Lyfa

Located in Valby, 84

and is made in the 1930s by the well established danish lamp manufacturer Lyfa, the lamp was their

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Lyfa Table Lamp in Opal Glass, 1930s

$3,560

1930s Poul Henningsen Five-arm "Bombardment" Chandelier

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in London, GB

1930s Poul Henningsen Five-arm "Bombardment" Chandelier made by Louis Poulsen in the 1930s. Five

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1930s Poul Henningsen Five-arm "Bombardment" Chandelier

$4,361

Pair of Axel Einar Hjorth Easy Chairs, Nordiske Kompaniet, 1930s

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Copenhagen, DK

new fabric. Designed 1930s for Nordiske Kompaniet, Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Pair of Axel Einar Hjorth Easy Chairs, Nordiske Kompaniet, 1930s

$35,601 / set

Oil Painting on Canvas by Jan Van Mans, 1930s

Located in Lejre, DK

Oil painting on canvas of gentlemen playing cards with a wooden frame decorated with gold leaf. The painting is signed Jan Van Mans.

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Oil Painting on Canvas by Jan Van Mans, 1930s

$1,446

Pair of Teak Bedside Cabinets by Rud Rasmussens Snedkerier, Demark, 1930s

By Rud Rasmussen

Located in London, GB

A pair of bedside cabinets by Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark, 1930s.Made of solid teak with a wonderful

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands

Materials

Teak

Pair of Teak Bedside Cabinets by Rud Rasmussens Snedkerier, Demark, 1930s

$6,791

Kaare Klint Extension Table, Solid Cuba Mahogany, Rud Rasmussen, 1930s

By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint

Located in Esbjerg, DK

in mahogany veneer 60 cm each. Made by Rud Rasmussen in the 1930s. Marked with Rud Rasmussen

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Kaare Klint Extension Table, Solid Cuba Mahogany, Rud Rasmussen, 1930s

$7,713

Rare Poul Henningsen PH 5/4 Pendant, 1930s

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

stunning early 1930's PH 5/4 Pendant by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen with green enameled metal

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Poul Henningsen PH 5/4 Pendant, 1930s

$13,500

Lounge Chair Upholstered with White Wool Fabric and Leather Buttons, 1930s

Located in Lejre, DK

chair is of Danish design from the 1930s and in great vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Lounge Chair Upholstered with White Wool Fabric and Leather Buttons, 1930s

$1,613

"Kongelys" Table Lamp by Fog and Mørup, 1930s

By Fog Mørup

Located in Lejre, DK

. Originally called T3 Minor designed by Niels Rasmussen Thykier in 1930, in 1937 it was taken over by Fog and

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

"Kongelys" Table Lamp by Fog and Mørup, 1930s

$1,139

Pair of Just Andersen "Disko Metal" Vases, circa 1930s

By Just Andersen

Located in New York, NY

made of Andersen's own alloy called "Disko Metal", circa 1930s. So named after Disko Bay in Greenland

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Pair of Just Andersen "Disko Metal" Vases, circa 1930s

$5,800 / set

Georg Kofoed Cabinet in Brazilian Rosewood with Inlays, 1930s Signed

By Georg Kofoed

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

pulls in eight-carat white gold plate over copper by George Kofoed, Denmark, 1930s. Comes with label on

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Gold Plate, Copper

Georg Kofoed Cabinet in Brazilian Rosewood with Inlays, 1930s Signed

$18,000

Easy Chair from circa 1930s and Newly Upholstered with Sheep Skin

Located in Lejre, DK

Easy chair from circa 1930s and newly upholstered with sheep skin. The chair is in great vintage

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Easy Chair from circa 1930s and Newly Upholstered with Sheep Skin

$2,325

Just Anderson Scandinavian Bronze Dish or Bowl, 1930s

By Just Andersen

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Scandinavian bronze dish or bowl designed by Just Anderson, Denmark, 1930s Signed Just Anderson

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Just Anderson Scandinavian Bronze Dish or Bowl, 1930s

$640

Square Ceramic Vase in Grey Glaze By Svend Hammershøi for Kähler, 1930s

By Kähler Keramik, Svend Hammershøi

Located in Lejre, DK

Square ceramic vase in grey glaze by Svend Hammershøi for Kähler from the 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Square Ceramic Vase in Grey Glaze By Svend Hammershøi for Kähler, 1930s

$349

Arne Bang Large Art Deco Stoneware Vase Model 65, 1930s

By Arne Bang

Located in Odense, DK

Beautiful large stoneware vase handmade by Arne Bang in Denmark the 1930s. Painted with signature

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Arne Bang Large Art Deco Stoneware Vase Model 65, 1930s

$4,153

1930s Scandinavian Safari Stool by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen

By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A rare "Safari" stool in ash retaining the original leather upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

1930s Scandinavian Safari Stool by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen

$2,700

Kähler, heart-shaped ceramic dish. Uranium glaze. 1930s/1940s.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Kähler, Denmark. A heart-shaped ceramic dish. Uranium glaze. 1930s/1940s. Marked. In perfect

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

Kähler, heart-shaped ceramic dish. Uranium glaze. 1930s/1940s.

$160

Ernst Heilmann Sevaldsen for Fritz Hansen Rare Lounge Chair from the 1930s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

vintage tan aniline leather. Original leather straps in the back. Made by Fritz Hansen in the 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Ernst Heilmann Sevaldsen for Fritz Hansen Rare Lounge Chair from the 1930s

$5,933

Kongelys Table Lamp by Fog Mørup, Burnished Brass, 1930s

By Fog Mørup

Located in Lejre, DK

. Originally called T3 Minor designed by Niels Rasmussen Thykier in 1930, in 1937 it was taken over by Fog

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Kongelys Table Lamp by Fog Mørup, Burnished Brass, 1930s

$1,234

Ernst Heilmann Sevaldsen for Fritz Hansen Rare Lounge Chair from the 1930s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

. Made by Fritz Hansen in the 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wool, Beech

Ernst Heilmann Sevaldsen for Fritz Hansen Rare Lounge Chair from the 1930s

$5,933

Herman A. Kahler Keramik Earthenware Vase by Svend Hammershoj, 1930s

By Svend Hammershøi

Located in New York, NY

A lovely vase with a fascinating glaze by Svend Hammershoj for Herman A. Kahler.

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Herman A. Kahler Keramik Earthenware Vase by Svend Hammershoj, 1930s

$450

Ceramic Bowl with Lid of Bronze by Arne Bang, No. 119, from the 1930s

By Arne Bang

Located in Lejre, DK

Ceramic bowl with lid of bronze by Arne Bang, no.: 119, from the 1930s. The bowl is in great

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Bronze

Ceramic Bowl with Lid of Bronze by Arne Bang, No. 119, from the 1930s

$1,424

Arne Bang Art Deco Stoneware Vase Beige Glazing Model No. 3, 1930s

By Arne Bang

Located in Odense, DK

Beautiful rare ribbed Art Deco vase made by Arne Bang in his own studio in Denmark the 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Arne Bang Art Deco Stoneware Vase Beige Glazing Model No. 3, 1930s

$4,153

Jungle Bowl in Stoneware by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, 1930s

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Chamotte Clay. Designed by Nils Thorsson and manufactured by Royal Copenhagen during the 1930s. Fully

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stoneware

Jungle Bowl in Stoneware by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, 1930s

$468

Rare and Early Arne Bang for Holmegaard Ceramic Vase, 1930s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Rare and early Arne Bang for Holmegaard ceramic vase, 1930s. Stamped HG 44. Glaze in brown and

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Rare and Early Arne Bang for Holmegaard Ceramic Vase, 1930s

$1,000

Table Lamp of Disco-Metal by Just Andersen with Paper Shade, 1930s

By Just Andersen

Located in Lejre, DK

Table lamp of disco-metal by Just Andersen with paper shade, from the 1930s. The lamp is in great

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Table Lamp of Disco-Metal by Just Andersen with Paper Shade, 1930s

$901

"Torch" Table Lamp in Brass and Glass by Fog Mørup 1930s, Art Deco

By Fog Mørup

Located in Lejre, DK

Art Deco table lamp in patinated brass and glass. Made in Denmark in the 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

"Torch" Table Lamp in Brass and Glass by Fog Mørup 1930s, Art Deco

$5,500

Herman A. Kähler Coffee Pot with Orange Uranium Glaze by Nils Kähler, DK, 1930s

By Herman A. Kähler 1, Nils Kähler

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

HAK + Denmark Measures: Height 22 cm Width 20 cm Good vintage condition no chips or cracks but

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Herman A. Kähler Coffee Pot with Orange Uranium Glaze by Nils Kähler, DK, 1930s

$356

Svend Hammershøi for Kähler, Bowl in Glazed Stoneware, 1930s/40s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Svend Hammershøi for Kähler. Bowl in glazed stoneware. Beautiful gray-black double glaze. 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stoneware

Svend Hammershøi for Kähler, Bowl in Glazed Stoneware, 1930s/40s

$440

1930s Poul Henningsen PH Model 3/2 Pendant Lamp for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Oakland, CA

Early 1930s Poul Henningsen 3/2 pendant lamp for Louis Poulsen & Co. of Denmark. Copper and glass

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1930s Poul Henningsen PH Model 3/2 Pendant Lamp for Louis Poulsen

$6,500

Mogens Koch, Bookcases, Rud Rasmussen, 1930s

By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Paris, FR

Rasmussen. Denmark. Circa 1933. Dimensions of the set Height : 152 cm Width : 152 cm Depth : 27,5

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Mogens Koch, Bookcases, Rud Rasmussen, 1930s

$9,493

Table Lamp Model Kongelys Made In Burnished Brass By Fog Mørup From 1930s

By Fog Mørup

Located in Lejre, DK

Kongelys table lamp with amber shade and burnished brass, produced by Fog & Mørup in the 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Table Lamp Model Kongelys Made In Burnished Brass By Fog Mørup From 1930s

$1,453

Torch Lamp with Stem of Amber Colored Glass, by Fog Mørup, 1930s

By Fog Mørup

Located in Lejre, DK

by Fog and Mørup from the 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Torch Lamp with Stem of Amber Colored Glass, by Fog Mørup, 1930s

$3,512

Table Lamp Model Kongelys Made In Burnished Brass By Fog Mørup From 1930s

By Fog Mørup

Located in Lejre, DK

Kongelys table lamp with amber shade and burnished brass, produced by Fog & Mørup in the 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Table Lamp Model Kongelys Made In Burnished Brass By Fog Mørup From 1930s

$1,453

PH 3/2 Tablelamp with Amber Colored Shades, by Poul Henningsen, 1930s

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Lejre, DK

by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by Louis Poulsen in the 1930s. The lamp is in great vintage

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

PH 3/2 Tablelamp with Amber Colored Shades, by Poul Henningsen, 1930s

$6,764

Arne Bang, Large Stoneware Table Bowl with Fluted Body, 1930s/1940s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Arne Bang. Large stoneware table bowl with fluted body decorated with green mottled glaze. 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stoneware

Arne Bang, Large Stoneware Table Bowl with Fluted Body, 1930s/1940s

$6,000

Axel Salto for Royal Copenhagen, Bowl of Glazed Stoneware, 1930s-1940s

Located in København, Copenhagen

glaze in brown and light shades. Model number 20725, 1930s-1940s. Stamped. In very good condition

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stoneware

Axel Salto for Royal Copenhagen, Bowl of Glazed Stoneware, 1930s-1940s

$2,000

Poul Henningsen "PH 2/2" Vintergækken Table Desk Lamp in Brass and Glass, 1930s

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Louis Poulsen Denmark early 1930s. In good original condition and working well. Stamped "Patented" and

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Poul Henningsen "PH 2/2" Vintergækken Table Desk Lamp in Brass and Glass, 1930s

$19,580

Large 1930s Arne Bang Stoneware Bowl with Oxblood Glaze

By Arne Bang

Located in Odense, DK

Fluted stoneware bowl with dark red oxblood glaze made by Danish artist Arne Bang at his own studio

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Large 1930s Arne Bang Stoneware Bowl with Oxblood Glaze

$3,441

Vintage Kay Bojesen Rocking Horse from the 1930s

By Kay Bojesen

Located in Odense, DK

One of Danish designer Kay Bojensen´s most famous designs is this toy rocking horse in beech from

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Beech

Vintage Kay Bojesen Rocking Horse from the 1930s

$1,091

Easy Chair by Magnus Stephensen for Fritz Hansen, 1930s

By Fritz Hansen, Magnus Stephensen

Located in Uppsala, SE

by legendary Danish manufacturer Fritz Hansen in the 1930s. Leg frame in stained beech with new off

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Linen, Birch

Easy Chair by Magnus Stephensen for Fritz Hansen, 1930s

$4,746

1920s-1930s Large Oxblood Glazed Vase by Jais Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen

By Jais Nielsen, Royal Copenhagen

Located in Knebel, DK

Large oxblood stoneware vase with relief decorations depicting David with lion, Base marked: Royal Copenhagen, Painted three wave lines, Jais and incised 21025 Period 1920-1940. ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

1920s-1930s Large Oxblood Glazed Vase by Jais Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen

$2,610

Large Art Deco Arne Bang Stoneware Bowl from Own Studio, 1930s

By Arne Bang

Located in Odense, DK

Fluted stoneware bowl with beautiful blue-greenish glaze made by Danish artist Arne Bang at his own

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Large Art Deco Arne Bang Stoneware Bowl from Own Studio, 1930s

$5,696

Large Art Deco Arne Bang Stoneware Bowl from Own Studio, 1930s

By Arne Bang

Located in Odense, DK

Fluted stoneware bowl with beautiful blue-greenish glaze made by Danish artist Arne Bang at his own

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Large Art Deco Arne Bang Stoneware Bowl from Own Studio, 1930s

$5,102

Art Deco Arne Bang Fluted Blue Stoneware Vase from Own Studio, 1930s

By Arne Bang

Located in Odense, DK

Fluted stoneware vase with beautiful blue glaze made by Danish artist Arne Bang at his own studio

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Art Deco Arne Bang Fluted Blue Stoneware Vase from Own Studio, 1930s

$2,610

Rare Kaare Klint Cuban Mahogany Desk for Rud Rasmussen, 1930s

By Kaare Klint

Located in Copenhagen, DK

, probably unique, made on order variant of the desk model 4113, designed, 1930. The table is made by

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Rare Kaare Klint Cuban Mahogany Desk for Rud Rasmussen, 1930s

Arne Bang Stoneware Ribbed Bowl with Monogram "189, " c. 1930s

By Arne Bang

Located in Lejre, DK

Designed and made by Arne Bang Stoneware Ribbed Bowl with Monogram 189. c. 1930s.

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Stoneware

Arne Bang Stoneware Ribbed Bowl with Monogram "189, " c. 1930s

$1,800

Mirror With A Frame Made In Pine From 1930s

Located in Lejre, DK

This mirror, crafted from pine wood and dating back to the 1930s, is a charming example of early

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Pine

Mirror With A Frame Made In Pine From 1930s

$587

Freestanding Diplomat Desk Made In Mahogany By Fritz Henningsen From 1930s

By Fritz Heningsen

Located in Lejre, DK

Fritz Henningsen back in the 1930s. Crafted from mahogany wood and equipped with brass handles, this

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Freestanding Diplomat Desk Made In Mahogany By Fritz Henningsen From 1930s

$2,907

1930s, Scandinavian design, armchair in cherry red velour, original very good.

Located in Tarm, 82

1930s, Scandinavian design. Armchair in cherry red velour. Original very good condition: no smells

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

1930s, Scandinavian design, armchair in cherry red velour, original very good.

$1,269 / item

Set of Tove Edvard Kindt-Larsen Wall Mounted Cabinet Shelves, 1930s

By Gustav Bertelsen, Tove Edvard Kindt-Larsen

Located in Odense, DK

Small wall mounted tambour cabinet of maple and a pair of wall mounted book shelves of elm. Unique. Designed and made approx. 1933–1940 by cabinetmaker Gustav Bertelsen. Designed ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Elm, Maple

Set of Tove Edvard Kindt-Larsen Wall Mounted Cabinet Shelves, 1930s

$9,256 / set

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1930s Danish Modern For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1930s Danish modern you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and animal skin, every 1930s Danish modern was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a 1930s Danish modern — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 1930s Danish modern bearing Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made 1930s Danish modern has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Poul Henningsen, Kaare Klint and Rud Rasmussen are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1930s Danish Modern?

A 1930s Danish modern can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,826, while the lowest priced sells for $102 and the highest can go for as much as $168,861.

Questions About 1930s Danish Modern

What is Danish modern furniture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
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.
Did they have record players in the 1930s?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.
What did brides wear in the 1930s?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.
How do you identify 1930s furniture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.
What did phones look like in the 1930s?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.
What type of wood is used in Danish modern furniture?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 11, 2019
The material typically used in Danish modern furniture is teak.

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