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1950s Rocking Chair in Oak
Wool Fabric by Henry Kjærnulff, Danish Modern
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
upholstery. This model was designed in the 1950s and is ascribed to Henry Kjærnulff, Denmark. The style is
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
1960s Side Chair in Oak
Wool Fabric by Henry Kjærnulf, Danish Modern
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
. This model was designed in the 1960s and is ascribed to Henry Kjærnulff, Denmark. The style is modern
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Heavy Danish Modern Swivel Stool in Patinated Leather
Oak, Fritz Hansen, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Big and sturdy Danish Modern swivel stool attributed to Fritz Hansen, Denmark in the 1930s. The stool is in very good original condition. The thick and soft natural leather is worn b...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Oak
Scandinavian Green Iron Floor Lamp, Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, Finland, 1930s
By Taidetakomo Hakkarainen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare Taidetakomo Hakkarainen floor lamp in wrought iron and straw shade made in Finland in the 1930s.
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Scandinavian Modern Brass Swing Arm Lamp with Le Klint Shade, 1960s
By Le Klint
Located in Odense, DK
Scandinavian Modern swing arm brass lamp from the 1950s with a hand folded Le Klint shade. The lamp can be adjusted in different directions and the cord can be height adjusted simply...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Le Klint
Palshus Stoneware Table Lamp Denmark by Esben Klint, 1970s
By Esben Klint, Palshus, Le Klint
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful table lamp model no. 311 designed by Esben Klint in 1949 for Le Klint, Denmark. This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic, Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Vase with Bull Motif by Michael Andersen, 1960s
By Poul Brandborg, Michael Andersen
Son
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful Scandinavian Modern stoneware vase with bull motifs handmade in the 1960s at Michael Andersen & Sons by Poul Brandborg. Beautiful grey white glazing. Signed and marked unde...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Unique Sculptural Stoneware Vases by Bente Hansen, Denmark, 1970s
By Bente Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Design School (former ”Skolen for Brugskunst”) in 1960-64. She has been attached to Royal Copenhagen and
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp Solid Oakwood and Black Leather, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Unique Danish Modern table lamp handmade in Denmark in the 1950s. Turned oakwood with a beautiful patina and black leather. Equipped with a new white flax linen shade.
Measurements:...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Leather, Oak
Kaare Klint Table Lamp in Ash Wood and Hand Folded Le Klint Shade, Denmark 1940s
By Esben Klint, Le Klint
Located in Odense, DK
folded Le Klint shade. The lamp was designed by Kaare Klint in the 1940s and is associated with Danish
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic, Ash
Tue Poulsen Table Lamp Scandinavian Modern Ceramic in Earth Colors, 1960s
By Tue Poulsen
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful 1960s design by Danish ceramics artist Tue Poulsen. Handcrafted table lamp in chamotte
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Nesting Tables by Henning Kjærnulf in Solid Quartersawn Oakwood, Denmark, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
designed by Henning Kjærnulf in the 1960s and manufactured at EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark. The style is
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Oak
Arne Jacobsen Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Table Model "AJ-3601", Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
simple, almost industrial design pairing elegance with practicality. The table is no longer in production
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern "LYFA" Table Lamp from the 1950s
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa, Vilhelm Lauritzen, Paavo Tynell
Located in Odense, DK
since the 1930s won multiple international design awards for their spectacular lamps such as the Gold
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Scandinavian Modern Ceramics Table Lamp by Ulla Winblad, Sweden, 1960s
By Ulla Winblad, Alingsås Keramik
Located in Odense, DK
Unique piece of Scandinavian Modern design made by artist Ulla Winblad at "Alingsås Keramik" in
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Table Lamp Brass "PH-Lamp" by PH / Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, 1940s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Odense, DK
distribution. A beautiful and rare example of the world famous lamp icon.
Poul Henningsen designed the three
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Early Arne Jacobsen Visor Wall Lamps Dark Brown Lacquer Louis Poulsen, 1957
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Odense, DK
the 1960s. Arne Jacobsen designed the "Visor" Lamp for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen in 1957 and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Early Example Arne Jacobsen Visor Wall Lamps in Grey Lacquer Louis Poulsen, 1957
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Odense, DK
1960s. Arne Jacobsen designed the "Visor" Lamp for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen in 1957 and it was
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Danish Modern "Cowhorn" Armchairs by Knud Færch in Teakwood
Oak, 1960s
By Knud Faerch, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Odense, DK
design both true to the design trends of the 1960s and the designer Knud Færch's fundamental ideas
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Wall Sconces by Jette Hellerøe, Axella, Denmark
By Jette Hellerøe, Axella Stentøj
Located in Odense, DK
Scandinavian Modern wall sconces "model 262" handmade in stoneware by Jette Hellerøe at the Axella workshop in the 1960s. Decorated in earth coloured glazing. Both signed on the back...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stoneware
Vilhelm Lauritzen Wall Mirror in Mahogany, 1930s, Danish Modern
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare wall mirror designed by Danish architect Vilhelm Lauritzen and executed in selected solid
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Scandinavian Art Deco Stool Chinoiserie Style in Original Upholstery, 1920s
Located in Odense, DK
Charming stool made in the 1920s in Scandinavia in Art Deco Chinoiserie style. Original upholstery and paint.
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Vintage 1920s Scandinavian Art Deco Footstools
Materials
Birch
Large Abstract Sculpture by Egon Fischer Gold Painted Metal, Denmark, 1960s
By Egon Fischer
Located in Odense, DK
Unique abstract sculpture by Danish artist Egon Fischer (1935-2016). the large sculpture is made of welded iron and gold paint. To be placed on the floor or on a socket. Made in the ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Hans J. Wegner Pair of Large Wall Shelves in Oak Ry Mobler, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Odense, DK
Pair of Hans J. Wegner oak wall shelves made at Ry Mobler in Denmark in the 1950s. Rare large and early models.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Set of Scandinavian Modern Screens or Room Dividers in Stained Beechwood, 1940s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
design medallions in wood and negative space. This design is occasionally seen on the International
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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Beech
Danish Modern Lounge Chair in Oak
Traditional Danish Olmerdug Wool, 1950s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
fitted with brass nails and woven piper is in amazing condition.
This model is a well known design, but
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Set of Six Børge Mogensen Dining Chairs in Teak
Niger Leather, 1939, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
A very rare and important set of six teakwood dining chairs designed by Børge Mogensen and made by
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Danish Modern Teak
Glass Shelving System Abstracta by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Odense, DK
Ingenious minimalist shelving or display unit SYSTEM ABSTRACTA designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau Table Lamp with Owl Decor, Michael Andersen
Sons, Denmark, 1920s
By Michael Andersen
Son
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful ceramics table lamp made by Michael Andersen & Sons, Denmark in the 1920s. The earthenware lamp base was handmade and decorated with owl reliefs and expressive red glazing....
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Modern Wingback Chair in Oak
Traditional Danish Olmerdug Wool, 1950s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
original elegant counterweight pillow.
This model is a well known design, but the original maker of the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Wool
Scandinavian Modern Brass Wall Lamps w. Green Shades by T.H. Valentiner, 1960s
By Th. Valentiner
Located in Odense, DK
perfectly balanced and understated design. Beautifully shaped lacquered metal shades in a deep green colour
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Bruno Mathsson "Pernilla" Chaise Longue Chair in Patinated Saddle Leather, 1964
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Odense, DK
Bruno Mathssons iconic "Pernilla" Chaise Longue made in 1964 at Firma Karl Mathsson, Sweden. Edition with patinated saddle leather. Solid birchwood with a beautiful warm patina. Equi...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Swedish Grace Pink Porcelain Table Lamp w. Foliage Decor, Louise Adelborg, 1920s
By Rörstrand
Located in Odense, DK
decorative patterns that have always been revered by design aficionados. She first made her name with "Vase
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain, Silk
Danish Modern Handmade Liqueur Box, Rosewood
Glass by Søren Willadsen, 1960s
By Søren Willadsen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and beautiful liqueur box made in the 1960s in Denmark by master cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen. The box is executed in solid rosewood and the glass and decanters are all hand blo...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass, Rosewood
Pair of Large Scandinavian Modern Wall Sconces in Pinewood, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Set of large Scandinavian Modern wall sconces made in solid turned pinewood and mounted with new flax linen shades. Made in Denmark in the 1970s.
Measurements:
Shade height: 17 cm....
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Pine
Chunky Danish Modern Side Table in Stained Oak by Otto Færge, Denmark, 1940s
By Otto Færge 1
Located in Odense, DK
generous dimensions and very solid construction make this a great coffee or low table. The distinct design
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Ole Wanscher Dining Chairs in Mahogany and Horsehair Made by A.J. Iversen, 1960s
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Odense, DK
black horsehair. The chair is one of Ole Wanschers most sought after designs. These examples made in the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Kay Bojesen Kitchenware "Plat de Menage" in Bangkok Teakwood, Denmark, 1960s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Odense, DK
, Denmark in the 1960s. All items are designed by Kay Bojesen and were handmade form the best quality
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Teak
Set of 6 Spindle Back Chairs "Model 101" in Sheepskin
Oak, Denmark, 1950s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
design is typical for the early Danish Modern movement of the 1940-1950s where the spindle back was a
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Red Stained "Rococo" Arm Chair by Danish Cabinetmaker, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Lovely antique red stained "New Rococo" armchair made in Denmark in the early 20th century by a cabinetmaker. Made of solid nut wood with beautiful hand carved decorations. The chair...
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Antique Early 1900s Danish Rococo Revival Bergere Chairs
Materials
Nutwood
Danish Modern Folding Chair in Oak and Natural Sheepskin, Preben Thorsen, 1950s
By Morten Olsen
Son
Located in Odense, DK
Olsen & Son. This chair was made in very limited numbers in 1957 and is a very rare find. The design is
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Large Art Deco Uplight Bronze Floor Lamp, Fog
Mørup, Denmark, 1930s
By Fog
Mørup
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful large uplight floor lamp manufactured in the 1930s by Fog & Mørup, Copenhagen. Made from bronze and metal with an amazing patina. All original parts. On/off switch on the s...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron, Bronze
Art Deco Patinated Bronce Fluted Vase / Lidded Jar, Denmark, 1930s
By Just Andersen, Tinos, Arne Bang
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful Art Deco vase or lidded jar in patinated bronze made in Denmark in the 1930s. Great quality. Can be used with or without original lid. Stamped "BRONCE". In the style of Tin...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Bronze
Holmegaard Handmade Glass Relief / Sun Catcher Abstract Motif "Summer", 1975
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in Odense, DK
an abstraction over summer, then followed autumn, spring and finally winter. They were all designed
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Kay Bojesen Early Handmade Wooden Oak Elephant Children
s Toy, 1950s, Denmark
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Odense, DK
his animals and figures based on the philosophy that good design should be accessible to everyone, and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Large White "Manta Ray" Lounge Chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Denmark, 1956
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Odense, DK
comfortable and cozy.
The chair is featured and documented in the 1956 edition of the international design
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Danish Modern Stoneware Pendant Lamp by Still Keramik, 1960s
By Stiil Keramik
Located in Odense, DK
Charming and unique stoneware pendant lamp by Danish studio "Stiil Keramik" in the 1960s. Hand turned and decorated with thick glossy glazing. Original iron chain and stoneware canop...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stoneware
Art Deco Floor Lamp Wrought Iron Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, Denmark, 1930s
By Taidetakomo Hakkarainen
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful Art Deco floor lamp in bronzed wrought iron. Handmade in Denmark in the 1930s. Amazing whimsical details and great overall quality. Adjustable in height and shade angle. In...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Large Teakwood Serving Bowl by Jens Harald Quistgaard, Denmark, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Odense, DK
principally for his work for the company Dansk Designs, where he was chief designer from 1954 and for the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Teak
Børge Mogensen Danish Modern Large Wall Shelving System in Oak
Teakwood, 1956
By Børge Mogensen, Erhard Rasmussen
Located in Odense, DK
Important large wall shelving system in oak and teakwood designed by Børge Mogensen in 1956. This
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Teak
Vintage Scandinavian Shaker Chair in Beech and Leather Seat, Denmark, 1960s
By Shakers
Located in Odense, DK
century. There are obvious links between the shaker chairs and the style and form of chairs designed by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Pair of Hans J. Wegner Armchair "JH-501" in Oak
Rattan Cane, Danish Modern
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949 this is one of the most iconic pieces of Danish modern furniture
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Art Deco Table by Danish Cabinetmaker in Patinated Oak, 1930s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Odense, DK
from oak and the design is just stunning. Wonderful chunky cylindrical pillar legs and a beautiful
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Serving Table / Cart Teakwood
Brass Ludvig Pontoppidan, Danish Modern, 1960s
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Odense, DK
Danish master cabinetmaker Ludvig Pontoppidan designed and executed this wonderful teakwood and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Green Blue Glazed Stoneware Table Lamp, Palshus, Denmark, 1960s
By Palshus, Per Linnemann-Schmidt
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful handmade chamotte stoneware table lamp in dark green and blue 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
1940s Danish "Canada" Arm Chairs in Stained Beech by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Christian E. Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful pair of original "Canada" arm chairs designed by Christian E. Hansen and manufactured
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Vintage 1940s European Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Blue Red Yellow Wall sconces, Henning Wind-Hansen for Voss, Denmark, 1960s
By Voss Belysning
Located in Odense, DK
Rare pair of Danish Modern wall sconces designed in 1963 by Henning Wind-Hansen and manufactured at
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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Helmer Design Antik For Sale on 1stDibs
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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