Japanese Scandinavian Furniture
Early 2000s Japanese Scandinavian Modern Vases
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Japanese Scandinavian Modern Vases
Stoneware
20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s Japanese Scandinavian Modern Paperweights
Silver Plate, Zinc
Early 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Cedar
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1960s Japanese Scandinavian Modern Barware
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Japanese Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls
Teak
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Vintage 1970s Japanese Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Teak
20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Wine Coolers
Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool, Teak
Antique 19th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Paper
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Brass
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Prints
Paper
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Linen, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Teak
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak
Antique 19th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Paper
Antique 19th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Paper
Vintage 1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Metal
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Wood
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
Vintage 1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Teak
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern More Desk Accessories
Iron
Vintage 1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Teak
Vintage 1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Vintage 1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Metal
Vintage 1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls
Wood
Vintage 1960s Japanese Scandinavian Modern Paperweights
Silver Plate
Vintage 1960s Japanese Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Paperweights
Zinc
Vintage 1960s Japanese Scandinavian Modern More Desk Accessories
Silver, Silver Plate
Vintage 1960s Japanese Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Stainless Steel
20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Rope, Oak
Vintage 1970s Japanese Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Japanese Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Stainless Steel
20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces
Porcelain, Teak
20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces
Ceramic, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Japanese Scandinavian Modern Models and Miniatures
Metal
20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces
Brass, Stainless Steel
20th Century European Modern Armchairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s European Armchairs
Fabric, Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel, Chrome
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify Scandinavian furniture, search your piece for a maker's mark. You will usually find it in an inconspicuous area, such as on a tag sewn onto a cushion, on a base or frame, inside of a drawer or on the underside of a seat or a tabletop. Once you locate the mark, research online to learn more about the maker. Scandinavian design and Nordic design originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway. Explore a diverse assortment of Scandinavian furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese-style furniture is furniture done in the style of traditional Japanese pieces. It often includes materials like bamboo, wood, rice straw and paper. You may also see furniture produced by Japanese designers and artisans described with the term. Find a range of Japanese-style furniture on 1stDibs.
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