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Danish Art Deco Floor Lamp in Patinated Bronze, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Odense, DK
Art Deco floor lamp in the style of Just Andersen made in Denmark in the 1930s. Made of patinated bronze and equipped with a new handmade light linen shade. Adjustable in height and ...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian "Emma" Slipper Chair in Sanderson Textile, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful "Emma" slipper chair with charming curves made in Scandinavia in the early 20th century by an unknown cabinetmaker. Upholstered in a beautiful Sanderson fabric called "Arbo...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Scandinavian Rococo Revival Slipper Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Armchairs in Dark Stained Pine and Seagrass Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
made in Denmark in the 1930-40s and have never been refinished. The design is simplistic yet elegant
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Seagrass, Pine
1960s Danish Modern "Manilla" Lounge Chairs in Stained Bamboo and Saddle Leather
By Horsnaes
Located in Odense, DK
saddle leather with a wonderful rich patina. Great design and a light and versatile chair that fits in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Large green Danish Stoneware Bowl, Saxbo, Eva Staehr-Nielsen, Denmark, 1960s
By Eva Stæhr Nielsen, Saxbo
Located in Odense, DK
Unique stoneware bowl with branch-like decor and greenish glazing by Saxbo Pottery, Denmark. Made by Eva Staehr-Nielsen in the 1960s. Signed "E.St.N" and stamped by Saxbo.
The Saxbo...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Unique Pinewood Table Lamp with Original Shade, Scandinavia, 1970s
By Svensk Hemslöjd
Located in Odense, DK
grain and structure is amazing and the design typical for Scandinavian Modern furniture of the period
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Pine
Swedish 1930s Art Deco Floor Lamp in Patinated Elm
William Morris Shade
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful 1940s Swedish Art Deco floor lamp in solid patinated elm tree mounted with a pleated white shade. Organic flower-like shape and adjustable head.
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Elm
Danish Modern Unique Stoneware Vase by Gerd Bøgelund, Royal Copenhagen, 1960
By Royal Copenhagen, Gerd Bogelund
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful unique stoneware vase handmade by female ceramic artist Gerd Bøgelund. Model no. 21743. Made at the workshop of Royal Copenhagen in 1960. Decorated in relief with a light g...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Ole Wanscher Armchair Model J 3063 by Cabinetmaker A. J. Iversen, Denmark, 1960s
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare armchair or office chair model "J3063" designed by Ole Wanscher and made by cabinetmaker A.J
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
1940´s Set of Pinewood
Sheepskin Lounge Chairs by Swedish Cabinetmaker
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
in white natural sheepskin of the best quality. The design is eye-catching and the chairs are as cozy
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Pine
Sandstone Sculpture by Jens Jacob Bregnø Female Venus Figure, Illums, 1930s
By Jens Jacob Bregnö, Illums Bolighus
Located in Odense, DK
and Dahl Jensen Porcelain and also designed silver for Kay Bojesen. He received the Eckersberg Medal
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Sculptural White Tripod "Bridge" Floor Lamp by Severin Hansen, Denmark, 1950
s
By Severin Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important floor lamp model "Bridge" by Danish designer Severin Hansen made at Haslev Furniture in the 1950s. The lamp base and stem is made of white lacquered beech with cop...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Beech
Pair of Blue Le Klint Table Lamps "Model 373" by Flemming Agger, 1970s
By Le Klint
Located in Odense, DK
Rare set of vintage table lamps in blue lacquered metal designed in the late 1970s by Flemming
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Wabi-Sabi Bamboo Table Lamp Shade with Pressed Plants, 1950s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Odense, DK
Charming vintage wabi-sabi style table lamp handmade in Denmark in the 1950s. The base is made from bent bamboo and the handmade shade is covered with pergamyn paper and decorated wi...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bamboo
Large Danish Modern Opal Glass
Brass Wall Lamps, Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1950
By Mogens Hammer
Henning Moldenhawer, Louis Poulsen
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing set of wall lamps designed in Denmark in 1953 by Mogens Hammer & Henning Moldenhawer for
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1960s Danish Modern "Manilla" Lounge Chairs in Stained Bamboo and Saddle Leather
By Horsnaes
Located in Odense, DK
saddle leather with a wonderful rich patina. Great design and a light and versatile chair that fits in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Desk Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen "DSB Konduktør" Made at Louis Poulsen, 1940s
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Odense, DK
Functionalist desk lamp designed by Danish Architect Vilhelm Lauritzen in the late 1940s. Made for
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Danish Modern Stool / Sidetable in Teakwood and Black Leather, 1960s
By Finn Juhl, Hvidt
Mølgaard
Located in Odense, DK
multifunctional furniture us typical for the Danish modern movement in this period. The style is similar to design
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Teak
Large Stoneware Table Lamp Blue Glazing by Bodil Marie Nielsen, Denmark, 1960s
By Bodil Marie Nielsen
Located in Odense, DK
", which gave her design a wider distribution.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Danish Modern Brass
Mahogany Table Lamp by Bent Karlby for LYFA, 1956
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Odense, DK
LYFA, Copenhagen in the 1950s and designed by Danish designer Bent Karlby. The lamp has two light
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Alvar Aalto Armchair with Special Height, Artek, "Enso-Gutzeit", 1962
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Odense, DK
A very rare Alvar Aalto armchair made for the Enso-Gutzeit ("Stora Enso") Headquarters in 1962. Birch, green fabric and leather. Great original condition with age related wear. Stamp...
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Table Lamp by Palshus
Le Klint, Denmark, 1950s
By Palshus, Le Klint
Located in Odense, DK
and is still mounted with the original lampshade designed for Le Klint by Robert Kasal. The lamp is
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Ole Wanscher Freestanding Desk in Rosewood Made by A.J. Iversen, Copenhagen 1959
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important desk designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured at master cabinetmaker A.J
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
$17,102 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Wingback Armchairs by Eva Koppel for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1947
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Eva
Niels Koppel
Located in Odense, DK
Important and rare pair of wingback armchairs designed by Eva Koppel in 1947 and manufactured at
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Unique 1970s Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp by "AP" Stoneware, Bornholm, Denmark
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful unique Scandinavian Modern table lamp handmade by "AP" ceramics at the island of Bornholm, Denmark in the 1970s. Salt glazed stoneware with abstract decor in earth colors. ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Water Pump Floor Lamp by Fog
Mørup, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1940s
By Fog
Mørup
Located in Odense, DK
Art Deco "water pump" floor lamp by Fog
Mørup, Copenhagen. The lamp was manufactured in the 1940s and is made from chromed metal and black lacquered iron. The lamp can be adjus...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Hans J. Wegner Drop Leaf Desk or Table Model "AT-305" for Andreas Tuck, 1955
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Odense, DK
and as a dining table. The design is from 1955 and this particular table is from the early and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Caprani Light Floor Lamp by Mads Caprani, Denmark, 1970s
By Caprani Light AS
Located in Odense, DK
An original Caprani Lights floor lamp designed by Danish architect Mads Caprani in the 1970s. This
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Beech
Bergére Chair Rococo Revival by Danish Cabinetmaker, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing Rococo Revival Bergére armchair probably made in Denmark in the early 20th century by a cabinetmaker. Made of solid nut wood with back caned in wicker. Upholstered in beautif...
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Antique Early 1900s Danish Rococo Revival Bergere Chairs
Materials
Nutwood
Axel Larsson Round Mirror in Flame Birch for Svenska Möbelfabriken, 1930s
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors, Axel Larsson
Located in Odense, DK
Large wall mirror designed in the 1930s by Axel Larsson for Svenska Möbelfabriken, Bodafors
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Birch
Danish Modern Group of Glazed Ceramics Bowls by Jeppe Hagedorn-Olsen, 1960s
By Jeppe Hagedorn-Olsen
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful set of 4 unique pictured earthenware bowls made by Danish artist Jeppe Hagedorn-Olsen in his own studio in the 1960s. These rare pieces have a rectangular shape and are dat...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Earthenware
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Armchairs from "Nässjö Stolfabrik", Sweden, 1960s
By Nässjö Stolfabrik 1
Located in Odense, DK
design with elegant details. They were bought by the original owner in 1961 in a high end furniture store
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Large De Sede coffee Table in Travertine and Natural Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Odense, DK
design in the best quality materials.
The leather and construction are in very good vintage shape
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Travertine
Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamp Green Lacquered Metal, 1940s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Odense, DK
Charming Scandinavian floor lamp in green lacquered metal with brass details made in Denmark the 1940s. The fixture has an industrial look and is beautifully worn. In the style of Je...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Cabinet in Oak by Cabinetmaker I.P. Mørck, Denmark, 1930s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Odense, DK
A decorative oak cabinet made by Danish cabinetmaker I.P. Mørck, Copenhagen in the 1930s. The cabinet is simple and functional with adjustable filing shelves and a top drawer with do...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Modern Bookcases in Oak by Cabinetmaker I.P. Mørck, Denmark, 1930s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of beautiful oak bookcases made by Danish cabinetmaker I.P. Mørck, Copenhagen in the 1930s. The bookcases are simple and functional with adjustable shelves. Elegant handmade p...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Danish Modern Center Table in Solid Teakwood
Ceramic Tiles by Ox-Art, 1973
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful unique center table in solid teakwood with top in ceramic tiles by Ox-Art. Made in Denmark in 1973. Brutalist style. Signed 1973.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Center Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Hans J. Wegner 1950s Danish Modern Daybed in Oak and Rattan "GE7" Made at GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Odense, DK
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA this amazing convertible daybed / sofa features a beautifully
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Wool, Cane, Rattan, Oak
Sharon McKain Huge Quilted Patchwork Wall Tapestry, 1975
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning large quilted wall tapestry by American textile artist Sharon McKain. Handmade and unique piece that really takes up a space! Signed McKain, 1975.
Category
Vintage 1970s North American American Craftsman Tapestries
Materials
Textile
Scandinavian Art Deco Uplight Floor Lamp in Bronze
Opal Glass, Denmark, 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Just Andersen
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful Art Deco uplight floor lamp handmade in Denmark in the 1930s. The lamp is made from the most amazing patinated bronze and the shade is hand blown opaline glass. All origina...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Unique Desk or Table Made by Jens Harald Quistgaard in 1953, Solid Teak and Oak
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Odense, DK
and is in good original condition. Great craftsmanship and brilliant design. The table can be used as
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Danish Modern Adjustable Wall Lamp by Louis Poulsen
Le Klint, 1960s
By Louis Poulsen, Le Klint
Located in Odense, DK
designed in the 1940s by Esben Klint.
We currently have 5 of these wall lamps in stock.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Acrylic, Oak
Large Art Nouveau Terracotta Sculpture "Zeus
Io" by Kai Nielsen, Denmark
By Kähler, Kai Nielsen
Located in Odense, DK
Monumental sculpture by Danish artist Kai Nielsen made in 1922 at "Kähler" workshop ("HAK"). The sculpture depicts a scene from the Ancient Greek legend of "Zeus & Io". It is made fr...
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware, Terracotta
Early 1930s Art Deco Two-Seater Sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Odense, DK
Weaving". The dessin is called "Blans" and was designed by renown textile artist Hanne Vedel. Her textile
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Set of Original Arts and Crafts Armchairs by Danish Cabinetmaker Oak and Leather
By Kaare Klint
Located in Odense, DK
. Elegant design and skillfully executed in best quality materials in the style of the arts and craft
Category
20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Alvar Aalto Vintage Tea Trolley 900 White Ceramic Tiles
Rattan Basket, 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage Alvar Aalto tea trolley model 900 made in the 1960s at Artek, Finland. White ceramic tiles and basket of woven rattan cane. The trolley is in very good original condition wit...
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Rattan, Beech
Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Vase by Jørgen Mogensen, Royal Copenhagen, 1960s
By Royal Copenhagen, Jørgen Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
Unique stoneware vase made by Danish artist Jørgen Mogensen at Royal Copenhagen in the 1960s. Chamotte clay with relief decor and thick blue glazing. Signed "JM" underneath and the t...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Unique Large Stoneware Floor Vase, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing large handmade ceramic sculptural vase made in Denmark in the 1960s. Made in chamotte clay and partly glazed in earth colored glazing.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Carl Auböck Handmade "A-436" Nut Bowl with Brass
Wicker Handle, 1955
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful nut bowl by Carl Auböck II handmade in his workshop in Vienna, Austria, 1955. Made out of carved mahogany, the bowl has a brass handle that follow the shape of the same bow...
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Mahogany
Table Lamp "Tenera" by Ingelise Kofoed for Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen, 1967
By Ingelise Kofoed, Royal Copenhagen, Fog
Mørup
Located in Odense, DK
produced in collaboration with the Danish lamp manufacturer Fog & Mørup. The bold design is by artist Inge
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Faience
Large Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Floor Vase 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
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Large Danish Modern "Tinos" Tray in Patinated Bronze, 1930s Art Deco
By Tinos
Located in Odense, DK
Beautifully patinated art deco "Tinos" dish or tray made in Denmark in the 1930s. Signed on back.
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Bronze
Unique Sculptural Table Lamp by Bjørn Wiinblad, Own Studio, Copenhagen, 1970s
By Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful unique stoneware table lamp handmade by Bjørn Wiinblad at his own studio "Det blaa Hus" ("The Blue House") in the 1970s. The lamp base is made from stoneware with a glossy ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Unique Sculptural Stoneware Vases by Bjørn Wiinblad, Own Studio, 1970s
By Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful pair of unique stoneware vases handmade by Bjørn Wiinblad at his own studio "Det blaa Hus" ("The Blue House") in the 1970s. The vases are made from stoneware with a glossy ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Large Handmade Wall Mirror in Elm, 1930s, Vilhelm Lauritzen, Danish Modern
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Odense, DK
Large wall mirror attributed to Danish architect Vilhelm Lauritzen and executed in Scandinavian elm wood with a beautiful grain. Classic 1930 functionalism and superior craftsmanship...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Elm
Le Klint
Holmegaard Blown Glass Table Lamp Denmark by Esben Klint, 1970s
By Esben Klint, Holmegaard, Le Klint
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful table lamp model no. 311 designed by Esben Klint in 1949 for Le Klint, Denmark. This
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass, Acrylic
$1,377 Sale Price
20% Off
Børge Mogensen Two-Seater "Model 211" Oak Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik, 1956
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Odense, DK
reupholstered in white wool from "Kvadrat" and Pirelli webbing in accordance with the original design. This sofa
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak, Teak
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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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