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Large pair "Tree of Life" Iron
Brass Candelabras, Bertil Vallien, Sweden, 1970
By Bertil Vallien, Boda
Located in Odense, DK
A rare pair of large candelabras designed by Bertil Vallien for one of the leading glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Wrought Iron
Round Side Table in Quartersawn Oak by Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s, Denmark
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
is known about his designs than Kjærnulf himself. His wooden designs, crafted to perfection, speak
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Oak
Danish Modern "Metropolitan" Chair by Larsen
Bender Madsen, Fritz Hansen, 1949
By Fritz Hansen, Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare "Metropolitan Chair" designed by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen made by Fritz Hansen in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Patinated Brass Table Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen, LYFA, 1940s
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare table lamp designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen and manufactured by LYFA, Copenhagen in the 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danish Cabinetmaker Oakwood Lounge Chairs, 1960s, Scandinavian Modern
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
nails. Reminiscent of design by Henning Kjærnulf, but this has yet to be documented.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Modern Oakwood Wall Mirror Henry Kjaernulf Style, Denmark, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
Large brutalist style wall mirror in solid oakwood made in Denmark in the 1960s. In the style of Henry Kjaernulff.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Modern Wall Sconce by Vilhelm Lauritzen "Kastrup", Louis Poulsen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare wall lamp by Danish Designer Vilhelm Lauritzen. Designed for the Copenhagen Airport (Kastrup
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Opaline Glass
Danish Modern Rocking Chair in Oakwood by Kaare Klint at Rud. Rasmussen, 1942
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Odense, DK
Early and important rocking chair designed by Kaare Klint in 1942 and manufactured in very low
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Swedish Pinewood Gateleg Table “Härjedalen” by Carl Malmsten, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Odense, DK
Scandinavian Modern gateleg table model “Härjedalen” by Swedish designer Carl Malmsten in the 1950s. Skilfully executed in solid pinewood with hinges in wood and visible cabinetmaker...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Pine
Art Deco Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chairs in Nutwood and Sheepskin, 1930s
By Viggo Boesen, Hos Wulff
Located in Odense, DK
design. Boesen’s designs can be attributed to the style of functionalism and Danish modernism.
Viggo
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Nutwood
Large Unique Stoneware Wall Relief of Woman by Niels Jakob Eriksen, Denmark 1965
Located in Odense, DK
Large unique stoneware relief of a standing woman made by Danish sculptor Niels Jakob Eriksen (1899-1995) in his own workshop in 1965. Glazed stoneware tiles mounted on an iron frame...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Danish Modern Blue Table Lamp by Per Arnoldi for Holmegaard Glassworks, 1975
By Holmegaard, Per Arnoldi
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful large blue table lamp in hand blown glass designed by Danish artist Per Arnoldi in 1975
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Scandinavian Modern LYFA Table Lamp Patinated Brass Opal Glass 1940s
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Odense, DK
design awards for their spectacular lamps such as the Gold Medal at the World Fair 1929 in Barcelona and
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Sofa / Daybed in Oakwood, Poul Volther for Frem Møbelfabrik, 1950s
By Frem Røjle, Poul Volther
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage Scandinavian Modern sofa / daybed by Danish designer Poul Volther. Manufactured at Frem Røjle in the 1950s. The frame is made from solid oakwood and the cushions retain the o...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Danish Modern "Orient Major" Pendants in Patinated Copper by Jo Hammerborg, 1963
By Fog
Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Odense, DK
Rare original production "Orient Major" pendants made by Fog & Mørup, Copenhagen in 1963. Design by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Mogens Koch Composite Book Case System in Solid Oak, Rud Rasmussen, 1950s
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Odense, DK
refinished. 2 original keys included. Marked by maker.
Mogens Koch's bookcase system was designed in 1944
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Stoneware Table Lamps by Michael Andersen
Sons, Denmark, 1940s
By Michael Andersen
Son
Located in Odense, DK
Rare set of Danish Art Deco table lamps made by Michael Andersen & Sons in the 1940s. The lamp bases are made from stoneware with a grey / purple craquelé "Persia" glazing. The lamps...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Børge Mogensen Set of "China" No. 232 Cabinets Oak
Brass, Denmark, 1960s
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen
Located in Odense, DK
handles in brass. Designed by Børge Mogensen in 1960 and produced by cabinetmaker C.M. Madsens for FDB
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Børge Mogensen Loungechair "Model 246" in Oak
Teakwood by Fredericia, 1957
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
footrest has been equipped with new Pirelli webbings in accordance with the original design. All original
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak, Teak
Danish Modern Large Uplight Floor Lamps Model in Brass by TH. Valentiner, 1950s
By Th. Valentiner
Located in Odense, DK
, Denmark. The model "THV 376" with a trumpet shaped shade was designed in the 1950s and produced by Poul
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Fritz Hansen "Funkis" Sofa Bench in Beech
Blue Fabric, 1940s
By Frits Schlegel, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Danish 1940s Modern "Funkis" sofa bench made by Fritz Hansen exclusively for the National Museum of Denmark. Attributed to Frits Schlegel. Frame in steam bent beechwood. Marked with ...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Beech
Hans J. Wegner Oak Bedside Tables "Model 430" by Ry Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
original maker Ry Møbler, Denmark. Typical of Wegner's designs from this period is the minimalistic
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Materials
Oak
Axel Salto Unique Handmade Lithographic Prints of Vase
Bowls, 1940s, Denmark
By Axel Salto
Located in Odense, DK
Collection of 3 original handmade lithographs by Danish artist Axel Salto. Each hand signed and numbered 8/30. Paper from Saunders.
Salto is best known for his stoneware pieces made ...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Danish Modern Mogens Koch "MK 51" Lounge Chairs in Mahogany and Leather, 1950s
By Mogens Koch, Ivan Schlechter
Located in Odense, DK
Set of elegant lounge chairs designed by Mogens Koch in 1936. The MK51 was part of a small series
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Early Floor Lamp "PH 4/3" by Poul Henningsen, Pat. Appl., Louis Poulsen, 1926-28
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Odense, DK
Early and important floor PH-lamp model 4/3 by Poul Henningsen manufactured at Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen between 1926-28. The lamp base is made from browned brass and the top shade i...
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Rocking Chair in Pine
Sheepskin by Göran Malmvall, Swedish Modern, 1930s
By Svensk Hemslöjd, Goran Malmvall
Located in Odense, DK
Rare rocking chair designed by Göran Malmvall in the 1930s made in Sweden by Svensk Hemslöjd. Made
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Pine, Sheepskin
Art Deco Table Lamp "Torch" in Brass and Glass by Fog
Mørup, Denmark, 1930s
By Fog
Mørup
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing Danish Art Deco table lamp with stem in amber colored glass and shade and base in dark patinated brass. The lamp was manufactured at Fog & Morup, Copenhagen in the 1930 and i...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen Early Pat. Appl. "PH-Lamp" Table Lamp in Chromed Brass, 1927
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare large Pat. Appl. (patent applied) table lamp by Poul Henningsen made between 1926-1928 by Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen. This extra large model 4/3 PH-lamp is made from chromed bras...
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Hand Sewn Pouf by Ivan Schlechter, Natural Canvas, 1960s
By Ivan Schlechter
Located in Odense, DK
Handmade pouf or side table designed and handmade by Ivan Schlechter at his own workshop in the mid
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Canvas
Danish Modern Children
s Chair by Nanna Ditzel in Teakwood, Kolds Savværk, 1950s
By Kolds Savvaerk, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Odense, DK
A gorgeous solid teak child's high chair designed by Nanna Ditzel (known as “the First Lady of
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Children s Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern "Studio" Wall Lamps in Brass
Opaline by Vilhelm Lauritzen, 1940s
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Odense, DK
made from patinated brass and opaline glass. The model was recently reintroduced in an altered design
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Bruno Mathsson Chaise Longue Early Chair no. 36. Blue Webbing
Beech, 1939
By Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Odense, DK
Early edition of Bruno Mathsson chaise longue chair no. 36 with adjustable reading tray in elm wood. Dated manufacturer's paper label to the frame. Original blue paper weave webbing,...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Beech, Paper
Vilhelm Lauritzen "Musician Chair" in Oak, Brass
Fabric, Copenhagen, 1942
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Odense, DK
. Architect Vilhelm Lauritzen designed this chair in 1942 for the National Broadcasting Building or Radiohuset
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Large Sculptural Tripod "Bridge" Floor Lamp Severin Hansen, Denmark, 1950
s
By Severin Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful floor lamp model "Bridge" by Danish designer Severin Hansen made at Haslev Furniture in the 1950s. The lamp base and stem is made of stained beech with brass details. The s...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Beech
Alvar Aalto 5 Early L-Leg Stools "Model 60" Red Linoleum
Birch, Finland, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Odense, DK
the 1960s at Artek.
Alvar Aalto’s Three-legged stool model 60 designed in 1934 is the most elemental
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Birch
Scandinavian Modern Fritz Hansen Sheepskin Easy Chairs Model FH-1669
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful pair of Fritz Hansen model FH-1669 lounge chairs from the original licensed production in the 1940s. The chairs have been refinished and reupholstered in best quality shea...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Magnus Stephensen, Fritz Hansen, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen, Magnus Stephensen
Located in Odense, DK
Very rare Scandinavian Modern lounge chair from the 1930s by Danish architect Magnus Stephensen. Executed in beautifully patinated bent beechwood and seagrass weaving on back and sea...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Seagrass, Beech
Poul Kjærholm Chair "PK-22" in Patinated Leather by E. Kold Christensen, 1960s
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Odense, DK
example was made in the 1960s and is marked by maker. Collectors item.
The "PK-22" was designed in 1956
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Danish Modern Wingback Chair by Børge Mogensen, Brown Leather
Teakwood, 1970s
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful set of Børge Mogensens iconic Wingback chair Model "BM 2204" and ottoman. This set was made in the 1970s at Fredericia Stolefabrik in teakwood and thick ox-hide leather. ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Large Unique Stoneware Lamp by Sejer Keramik, Denmark, 1960s
By Sejer Keramik
Located in Odense, DK
Large conical stoneware lamp by Sejer Keramik, Denmark made in the 1960s. The large body is glazed with an expressive glazing in dark earth colours and incised with three abstract ci...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Large Scandinavian orange red Stoneware Wall Sconce, Ege Dagnæs, Denmark, 1960s
By Ege Dagnaes
Located in Odense, DK
Large stoneware wall sconce in red glazing by Carl Johan Ege Nielsen for Dagnæs, Denmark. The lamp is made of a large bowl with two smaller discs inside. The light shines through rou...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stoneware
Danish Cabinetmaker Jugend Style Carved Oakwood Cupboard, Denmark, 1920s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful chunky oakwood cupboard made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1920s. Wonderful hand carved motifs with middle-aged themes on the front of the doors. Baroque styled legs. Ori...
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Jugendstil Cupboards
Materials
Oak
Large round Blue Stoneware Wall Sconce by Ege Dagnæs, Denmark, 1960s
By Ege Dagnaes
Located in Odense, DK
Large stoneware wall sconce in blue glazing by Carl Johan Ege Nielsen for Dagnæs, Denmark. The lamp is made of a large bowl with two smaller discs inside. The light shines through ro...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stoneware
Danish Modern Desk / Dining Table by Børge Mogensen in Teakwood
Brass, 1950s
By Søborg Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
Danish Modern Desk or Dining Table by Børge Mogensen. Designed in 1952 for Søborg Møbelfabrik
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Bar Cart in Oak
Ceramic Tiles by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
Scandinavian Modern bar cart trolley by Danish designer Henning Kjærnulf. Made in the 1960s. The trolley is executed in solid quarter sawn oakwood with an amazing gran and patina and...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Stoneware, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs in Oak
Leather by Hans J. Wegner, 1960
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing set of lounge chairs model GE-375 by Hans J. Wegner. Manufactured in the 1960s by GETAMA in solid oakwood with a beautiful grain and patina. The set retains the original brow...
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Kay Bojesen "Lise
Ole" Wooden Dolls, 1930s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Odense, DK
designed in the 1930s and was named Lise (female) and Ole (male) as these were the most common names for
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Pair of Danish Modern 1950s LYFA Wall Lamps in Patinated Brass
By Finn Juhl, Vilhelm Lauritzen, Lyfa
Located in Odense, DK
international design awards for their spectacular lamps such as the Gold Medal at the World Fair 1929 in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Unique Art Nouveau Pinewood Artist´s Chair by Siegfried Wagner 1910s, Denmark
By Siegfried Wagner, Jens Peter Dahl-Jensen
Located in Odense, DK
, Wagner created approximately 65 designs before leaving the workshop in 1902 to assume a position as
Category
Vintage 1910s Danish Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
Hans J. Wegner Coffee Table "At-10" in Teak, Oak and Cane, Andreas Tuck, 1950s
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
for 1950s Danish Modern furniture and is often seen in designs of Wegner, Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder etc
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Oak, Teak
Danish Modern Stoneware Tea Pot Haresfur Glaze by Frode Bahnsen at Palshus 1950s
By Palshus
Located in Odense, DK
Rare handmade stoneware teapot made at Palshus Pottery in the 1950s Denmark . The pot was designed
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern End Tables in Oak
Ceramic Tiles, Denmark, 1970s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
Charming pair of end tables made in Denmark in the 1970s and attributed to Henning Kjærnulf. Executed in solid oakwood with a hand decorated ceramic tile with flower motif.
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Stoneware, Oak
Swedish Grace Dining Chairs in Birch
Velvet 1920s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful set of 4 dining chairs from the 1920s in the style of Axel Einar Hjort.
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Birch
Scandinavian Modern 1940s Rattan Lounge Chairs by Tove Kindt-Larsen at Wengler
By Tove
Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Robert Wengler
Located in Odense, DK
Set of early edition rattan lounge chairs designed by Tove Lindt-Larsen and made by Wengler
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Scandinavian Modern Large Sideboard or Cabinet on Wheels, 1930s Functionalism
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Odense, DK
Unique early modernist "Funkis" sideboard made in Scandinavia in the 1930s. The sideboard stands on wooden casters and can be moved around.
Category
Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Swedish Modern Bed Side Tables, Green Leatherette
Brass Nails, 1930s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Odense, DK
Rare set of large bed side tables / night stands in birch, green leatherette and brass nails. Great quality. Made in Sweden in the 1940s. In the style of Otto Schulz.
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Folk Art Stool Josef Frank Style Stained Beech 1930s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful handmade stool in stained beech made in the 1930s Sweden. In the style of Josef Frank.
Category
Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Beech
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A Close Look at Scandinavian Modern Furniture
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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