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Scandinavian Modern Stool "the Pig" by Erik Höglund for Kopparfly, Sweden, 1950s
By Erik Höglund, Bovirke
Located in Odense, DK
Playful stool by Swedish designer Erik Höglund made of beech, hemp webbing and leather. Model nicknamed "The pig". Made at Kopparfly, Sweden in the 1950s and retailed in Denmark by B...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Beech
1930s Wrought Iron Candle Light Floor Lamp Handmade Romantic Modernism, Denmark
By Taidetakomo Hakkarainen
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful 1930s floor lamp in the style of Taidetakomo Hakkarainen. Handmade in Denmark from wrought iron with wooden and painted faux candle at the top.
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto Umbrella Stand Model no. 115 Birch
Brass 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Odense, DK
Rare early Umbrella stand model no. 115 designed by Alvar Aalto in 1936. This example was
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass
Large Stoneware Table Lamp Handmade by "Sejer" Denmark, 1960s Brutalism
By Sejer Denmark
Located in Odense, DK
Sejer is becoming increasingly popular on the design market.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Oak
Set of Finnish Modern "Apila" Pine Stools by Rauni Peippo, Oy Stockmann, 1950s
By Oy Stockmann AB
Located in Odense, DK
stylish, with sleek tapered legs that counterbalance the round, soft edges of the body. The design dates
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Børge Mogensen "Spoke-back" Sofa by Fritz Hansen, 1963, Danish Modern
By Fritz Hansen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
sense of materials and proportions, creating designs celebrated and showcased in leading design museums
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech
1940´s Set of Pinewood
Sheepskin Lounge Chairs by Swedish Cabinetmaker
By Madsen
Schubell, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
quality.
The chairs bears resemblance to other designs from the period such as the Danish "Clam Chair" by
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Pine
Danish Modern Hans J. Wegner Adjustable Daybed GE-1 in Teakwood by GETAMA, 1950s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Rare & important daybed with footstool model GE-1 by Hans J. Wegner. From the very early production by GETAMA in the 1950s. Can be set in a flat position and turned into a daybed. Ma...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Teak
Swedish Grace Porcelain Table Lamp Pink / Purple Glazing, Louise Adelborg, 1920s
By Rörstrand
Located in Odense, DK
by design aficionados. She first made her name with "Vase" in 1923. Then at the 1930 Stockholm
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain, Silk
Unique Ceramic Table Lamp by Møller
Bøgely, Art Nouveau, Denmark, 1910s
By Møller
Bogely
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful handmade table lamp made in Denmark between 1910-1920 at "Møller & Bøgely" workshop. The lamp base is made from earthenware and decorated using hand glazing and sgrafitto t...
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Vintage 1910s Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Earthenware
Arne Bang Light Art Deco Stoneware Vase Model no 121, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful stoneware vase in light glazing handmade by Arne Bang in Denmark the 1930s. Painted with signature "AB" to base. Model no 121.
Arne Bang (1901-1983) was a Danish sculptor a...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Art Nouveau Table Lamp, Poppy Decor, Black Terracotta, "L. Hjort" Denmark, 1920
By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing Art Nouveau earthenware / terracotta table lamp with flower / poppy decorations made in Denmark at "L. Hjorth Terracottafabrik". The lamp is in original vintage condition wit...
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Earthenware, Terracotta
Børge Mogensen Pinewood Seagrass Armchair Model 504 Karl Andersson
Sons, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
Pair of Børge Mogensen armchairs model 504 from the "Asserbo" series made at Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden in the 1960s. The chairs are made of Scandinavian pinewood and both chairs...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Seagrass, Pine
Large Dark Green Blue Glazed Stoneware Table Lamp by Palshus, Denmark, 1960s
By Palshus, Per Linnemann-Schmidt
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful and unique large chamotte stoneware table lamp in dark green glazing by Per Linneman-Schmidt for Palshus, Denmark. Made in the 1960s. Marked underneath by maker. New white ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Børge Mogensen "Spanish Chair" in Oak and Saddle Leather, Danish Modern, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Odense, DK
design with model number 226 by Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik is no longer being produced. Great
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Early set of "People
s chairs" by Børge Mogensen, Beech
Mahogany, 1940s
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Odense, DK
retailer FDB, where Mogensen was head of design. The chairs are made from beech and mahogany and all 4
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech, Mahogany
Scandinavian Modern Brass and Oakwood Floor Lamp w. Le Klint Shade, 1950s
By Le Klint, Josef Frank
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful adjustable floor lamp in brass and oakwood made in Denmark in the 1950s. In the style of Josef Frank.
Height adjustable from app. 165-185 cm.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Deco "Ægte Malm" Tray in Patinated Bronze, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautifully patinated art deco "Ægte malm" bowl or tray made in Denmark in the 1930s. Signed on back.
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Bronze
Le Klint Brass Wall or Table Lamp by Kaare Klint "Model 306", Danish Modern
By Le Klint, Kaare Klint
Located in Odense, DK
Rare black edition of the "model 306" by Kaare Klint for Le Klint. Designed in 1945 the "Kip lamp
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
PH-lamp "3½-3" Pendant Glass Shades by Poul Henningsen, Patented, Denmark, 1929
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Odense, DK
inches.
Poul Henningsen designed hundreds of lamps based on the three-shade-system he developed in 1926
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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Oak
Brass Adjustable Floor Lamp by Holm Sørensen, 1960s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Odense, DK
. The brilliant design allows you to adjust the height simply by moving the brass rod up and down along
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
Art Nouveau "Hjort" Ceramics Table Lamp Hand Decorated Parrots, Denmark, 1930s
By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
Ceramics table lamp made at "L. Hjort", Denmark in the 1930s. The base is made from stoneware and hand decorated with fruit branches and parrots motif in Art Nouveau style. Original ...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Ole Wanscher Safari Chairs in Oak
Light Canvas, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Odense, DK
canvas seats and backs are hand sewn in Denmark in accordance with the original design. Both chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Oak
Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø made at Søren Willadsen, 1950s
By Illum Wikkelsø, Søren Willadsen
Located in Odense, DK
eye. He belonged to a group of designers who represented the Golden Age of Danish design during the
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Swedish 19th Century Folk Art Side Chairs in Patinated Pinewood
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of beautifully patinated folk art chairs made in Sweden in the 19th century. Made from pinewood with black lacquered seats. Traditionally, these primitive chairs stood in the ...
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Side Chairs
Materials
Pine
Scandinanvian Modern Armchairs Beech
Sheepskin Ove Boldt / Fritz Hansen, 1940s
By Ove Boldt, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Set of Fritz Hansen Windsor Armchair "Model 1638" by Danish architect Ove Boldt in the 1940s. The stained beechwood chairs are in great original condition and have a wonderful and de...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Art Deco Table Lamp Uranium Glaze by HAK Herman Kähler Pottery, Denmark, 1930s
By Herman A. Kahler Keramik, Svend Hammershøi
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful 1930s ceramic table lamp attributed to Svend Hammershöi. Handmade at the Herman A. Kähler ("HAK") workshop in Denmark. The vessel is made from turned earthenware and is gla...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Table Lamp Light Glazing by Bodil Marie Nielsen, Denmark, 1960s
By Bodil Marie Nielsen
Located in Odense, DK
& Mørup", which gave her design a wider distribution.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Grace Stool in White Lacquered Birchwood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Charming Swedish Modern stool made in the 1920-30s. The stool is made of birchwood. It retains the original white greenish lacquer and an amazing cushions in beautiful green and whit...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Stools
Materials
Birch
Hans J. Wegner Early Stamped Carl Hansen
Son CH-24 "Wishbone" Chair, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare model "CH-24" / "Wishbone" chairs from the very early years of the Carl Hansen & Sons production of Hans J. Wegner's iconic chair. The condition of both chairs is amazing and th...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Easy Chair by Eva
Nils Koppel, Denmark, 1950s
By Eva
Niels Koppel
Located in Odense, DK
, architect couple Eva and Nils Koppel designed the famous Langelinie restaurant in Copenhagen. In 1955, Eva
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
Hans J. Wegner Set of 3 Nesting Tables "At-40" for Andreas Tuck, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful minimalistic design by Danish designer Hans J. Wegner in solid Scandinavian oakwood. This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Modern Yngve Ekström Chunky Coffee Table by Westbergs Möbler, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Odense, DK
Rare chunky coffee table designed by Yngve Ekström in the 1950s and produced by Westbergs Möbler in
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Set of Hans J. Wegner Dining Chairs Model "Ch33" by Carl Hansen
Sons, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Søn
Located in Odense, DK
designs. The chair was designed in 1957 for Carl Hansen & Søn, where it was manufactured for ten years
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
1930s Art Deco Uplight Floor Lamp Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Odense, DK
Sculptural uplight "Bridgelampe" floor lamp made by manufacturer Louis Poulsen in the 1930s. The lamp is made from lacquered and browned iron and is found in the 1936 catalogue along...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Børge Mogensen "FDB" Cabinet in Elm and Pinewood, 1940s Danish Modern
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
designs are very rarely seen and the quality of this piece is stunning.
In 1942, the young Børge Mogensen
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Elm, Pine
Fritz Hansen Three Legged Stool by Josef Frank in Elm Wood, 1945, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Josef Frank
Located in Odense, DK
quality of materials and craftsmanship is sublime and the design is a brilliant modernist remake of the
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Elm
Fritz Hansen "DAN" Swivel Chair by Magnus Stephensen in Bent Beechwood, 1930s
By Magnus Stephensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
1930s. The chair was designed by Magnus Stephensen and is considered an icon in the history of Danish
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
Large Danish Modern Table Lamps in Brass by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen, 1960s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Odense, DK
a significant role in Danish lamp design. From the 50s onwards, Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen took the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Bruno Mathsson "Eva" Lounge Chair by Karl Mathsson, 1970s
By Ivan Schlechter, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Odense, DK
name a few.
Designed by Bruno Mathsson in 1935, the Eva chair has become a classic example of Swedish
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hemp, Beech, Leather
Danish Modern Lounge Chair in Patinated Oak
Black Leather by Hans Olsen, 1950s
By Hans Olsen
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful and rare lounge chair designed in the early 1950s by Danish designer Hans Olsen and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Scandianvian Art Deco Floor Lamp in Brass
Birch Veneer, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Art Deco floor lamp made in Denmark in the 1930s. The lamp is made from patinated brass and the stem is covered with birchwood veneer. Equipped with a new shade in light linen. The l...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Folk Art Carved Tray Original Paint with Owners Marks, 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A beautifully worn serving tray handmade in Sweden in the 19th century. Made of wood and with original paint. Owners mark carved underneath.
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern "GE-240" Lounge Chairs in Oak, GETAMA 1955
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
use.
Wegner designed the GE-240-series, also known as the ‘Cigar’ in 1955. The name derives from the
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Art Nouveau Large "Putto" Cherub Figure Michael Andersen
Sons, Denmark, 1960s
By Michael Andersen
Son
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful large "Putto" figure handmade in the 1930s at Michael Andersen & Sons, Denmark. The figure is made from earthenware and is covered in a beautiful fat grey craquelé glazing....
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Large Stoneware Table Lamp by Henri Keramik, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Large and unique stoneware table lamp made in the 1960s by "Henri Keramik", Denmark. The conical base is made from dark chamotte clay and decorated with waves at the bottom. The ligh...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Antique Patinated Terracotta Planter or Garden Pot Seashell Form, 1920´s Sweden
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful planter or garden pot in patinated terracotta made in Sweden in the early 20th century.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Terracotta
Illums Bolighus Decorative Palm Serving Bowls Teakwood Handles, 1950s, Denmark
By Illums Bolighus
Located in Odense, DK
important role in the international acclaim long accorded to Danish interior design.
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak, Palmwood
Art Deco Pewter Candlesticks by Just Andersen "Model 2574", 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Odense, DK
Danish designer and sculptor who played a significant role in the development of Danish design in the
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Pewter
Scandinavian Modern Unique Wall Hung Stoneware Dish Erik Nyholm, Denmark, 1960s
By Erik Nyholm
Located in Odense, DK
Unique stoneware wall hung dish by Danish Artist Erik Nyholm made in the 1960s in his own studio. The chamotte stoneware dish is decorated with an amazing thick glazing in earth colo...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stoneware
Art Nouveau Table Lamp in Rattan by Lund
Lawerentz, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful Art Nouveau table lamp manufactured by Lund & Lawerentz, Copenhagen in the 1930s. The lamp is made from rattan and retain the original inner shade in beige fabric. Very rar...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Rattan
Handmade Woven Wicker Rattan Cane Planter Jardiniere, 1940s Denmark
By Viggo Boesen, Robert Wengler
Located in Odense, DK
homes as architect-designed furniture and became part of the history of 'Danish Modern'. And for many
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Just Andersen Set of Art Deco Elephant Bookends Disko Metal Model 165, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful set of rare "elephant" bookends in patented Disko metal made in the 1930s by Just Andersen, Denmark. Both stamped underneath.
Just Andersen (1884–1943) was a Danish decorat...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Metal
Danish Cabinetmaker Art Deco Side Table Stained Birch
Ceramic Tiles 1930s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful authentic Art Deco side table made by a cabinetmaker in Denmark in 1937. The table is made from solid stained birch and painted ceramic tiles with a warm abstract motif. Da...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Birch
Danish Cabinetmaker Spindle Chairs in Solid Stained Elmwood, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 4 charming folk art style spindle back chairs made in Denmark in the early 20th century by a cabinetmaker. The chairs are made from solid stained elmwood with an amazing grain...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Folk Art Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm
Scandinavia Modern Unique Ceramics
Rattan Table Lamp by Jette Hellerøe, 1970s
By Jette Hellerøe
Located in Odense, DK
Unique table lamp handmade in the 1970s by artist Jette Hellerøe at her own studio in Denmark. The lamp is made from stoneware and decorated with geometric figures and symbols. Signe...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware, Rattan
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Find many varieties of an authentic helmer design antik available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and metal, every helmer design antik was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect helmer design antik — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A helmer design antik is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. A well-made helmer design antik has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, Børge Mogensen and Louis Poulsen are consistently popular.
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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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