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Georg Jensen, Sigvard Bernadotte, Modern sterling silver bowl
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen. Sigvard Bernadotte (1907-2002). Modern sterling silver bowl, dessin no. 823
Sterling silver bowl with round fluted feet, designed by Sigvard Bernadotte.
Made in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
Stig Lindberg, Salix, Sugar Bowl
Creamer, Gustavsberg
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description:
This sugar bowl and creamer belong to the popular series called Salix by Stig Lindberg and decorator Bibi Breger. The Salix serie draws attention due to the del...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Teak Ice Bucket
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Fulton, CA
Round teak Danish Modern ice bucket with lid. Plastic insert. Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Denmark. 1970's.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Teak
Bing
Grondahl Seagull Coffee Service Set: Coffee Pot, Creamer, Sugar Bowl
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Bing
Grondahl Seagull coffee service set consists of coffee pot, creamer, and covered sugar bowl.
Reliefs of scales on the rim and handles of the pieces and on the lids are s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain, Ceramic
John Prip Designed Reed
Barton
Denmark
Silver Plate Tea Pot
By John Prip
Located in Sharon, CT
Elegant classic mid century American tea oot in Scandinavian style.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Silver Plate
Stunning Green Ceramic Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg - Mid 20th Century
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
condition.
Berndt Friberg is an icon in Swedish ceramics, renowned for his masterful craftsmanship and
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Teak Tray
Salad Serving Set, Style of Arthur Umanoff
Located in Norwalk, CT
Scandinavian Modern trays of Arthur Umanoff and Jens Quistgaard.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern Set of 1950
s Cloth Placemats New Never Used
By Marimekko
Located in San Diego, CA
and fabric no stains or dust great for mid century ,Danish modern home decor.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Fabric
Danish Modern Six Bottle Wine Rack in the Style of Nissen Langaa
Located in San Diego, CA
A versatile solid birch six bottle wine rack in the style of Nissen Langaa, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and quite sturdy; it measures 9"W x 11"D x1 3.7...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Birch
Danish Modern Screw Type Nut Cracker
Located in San Diego, CA
A very functional Danish modern screw type nut cracker in bright yellow plastic, circa 1970s. The nut cracker is in very good vintage condition and measures 3"W x 5.75"D x 1.75"H. #...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Plastic
Round Teak Cutting Board by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Manufacturer: Dansk
Year: 1960s-70s
Style: Mid-Century Modern / Scandinavian / Danish Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Butcher Blocks
Materials
Teak
Arvesolv #1 by Hans Hansen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Danish 82 pcs Modern
By Hans Hansen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scarce Arvesolv No. 1 by Hans Hansen Danish Sterling Silver Flatware set - 82 pieces. This set includes:
12 Knives, long handle, 8 3/4"
12 Dinner Forks, 7 3/4"
12 Salad Forks, 6 5/...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Swedish Pukeberg Clear Glass Place Knife Holders, 1960s
By Eva Englund, Pukeberg Sweden
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of four Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern art glass place knife rests / card holders manufactured
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
$532 Sale Price
25% Off
Savoy by Frigast Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 82 Pieces, Danish
By Frigast
Located in Big Bend, WI
12 knives 8 1/2",
12 Forks 7 3/4",
12 salad/fish forks 6 7/8",
12 teaspoons 6 1/8",
12 place soup spoons 7 3/8",
12 demitasse spoons 4 3/8",
one gravy ladle 7",
one serving spoon...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Coffee Mill from Denmark
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant and sculptural coffee mill crafted of solid teak and lacquered brass.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Teak
Queen Christina by Frigast Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 60 Pieces Dinner
By Frigast
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern "QUEEN CHRISTINA" AKA "WINGS" by FRIGAST (Denmark) sterling silver
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Heimbürger, Danish Silversmith, Lunch Knife in Silver, 1950s-1960s, 3 Pcs
Located in København, Copenhagen
Heimbürger, Danish silversmith. Lunch knife in silver. 1950s-1960s.
3 pieces in stock.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Measures: 17 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver
Niels Refsgaard for Dansk Arabesque Set of 4 Porcelain Coasters
By Dansk, Niels Refsgaard
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
, from Traditional to Mid Century Modern, Eclectic, Scandinavian Modern, Japandi, Transitional, Grand
Category
20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Queen Christina by Frigast Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Modern 93 Pcs
By Frigast
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern "Queen Christina" Aka "Wings" by Frigast (Denmark) sterling silver
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ashtray by Rey Urban in Sterling Silver Sweden 1970 Signed and Stamped
By Rey Urban
Located in Paris, FR
Ashtray by Rey Urban in sterling silver Sweden 1970 signed and stamped
Good condition
Weight: 260 gr.
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Eric Löfman Hand Hammered Sterling Silver Bowl MGAB, Uppsala 1986 Stamped
By Eric Löfman
Located in Paris, FR
Eric Löfman (Sweden, 1925-1994)
A Swedish silver bowl, maker's mark of Eric Löfman, MGAB, Uppsala 1986.
Hammered surface, round base. Height 8.5-9.5 cm, diameter ca. 14 cm. Weight ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Holberg by A. Dragsted Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Rare 59 pcs
By A. Dragsted
Located in Big Bend, WI
the mid to late 18th century, as the industrialization that was sweeping the western world came to
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby, Vase in Ceramics with Floral Motifs
Located in København, Copenhagen
Mari Simmulson (1911-2000) for Upsala-Ekeby. Vase in glazed ceramics with floral decoration. Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Stig Lindberg, Salix, Trio Set, Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description:
This popular series called Salix, designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, draws attention due to the delicate lines drawn on the pure white and transparent b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala-Ekeby, Vase in Glazed Ceramics, Spiral Design
Located in København, Copenhagen
Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala-Ekeby. Vase in glazed ceramics. Spiral design, mid 20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Kay Fisker, Beak Jug in Sterling Silver, Pear-Shaped Body
By Kay Fisker
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kay Fisker 1893-1965. Beak jug in sterling silver, pear-shaped body with curved handle.
Stamped 1.0 L, Kay Fisker and A. Michelsen.
Weight circa 624 gr.
Height: 24.5 cm.
In perfe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bäckström
Ljungberg “Ultima 9” brass ashtray by Diverse Ting, Malmø Sweden 60s
By Holger Bäckström
Bo Ljungberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bäckström & Ljungberg “Ultima 9” brass ashtray by Diverse Ting, Malmø Sweden 60s
A vintage Ljungberg & Bäckström “Ultima 9” ashtray in solid brass. Made for Diverse Ting and designe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass
Blossom Randahl Chicago Sterling Silver Hot Water Urn Hand-Wrought Hollowware
By Randahl Shop
Located in Big Bend, WI
Blossom by Randahl Sterling Silver Hot Water Urn
Hand-Wrought Scandinavian Style Randahl - Chicago
Category
20th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
1956 SIGNED Tapio Wirkkala Combed Crystal Art Objects by Littala (4 Pieces)
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in North Miami, FL
in the mid-20th century. Prolific and innovative, Wirkkala excelled in a wide range of fields
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
Set of 5 Wine Racks / Bottle Stands in Teak, 1950
s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced in Denmark
Dimensions each (W x D x H): 12.5 x 30 x 49.5 cm
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Teak
Large Brown Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
is one of the top names when it comes to Mid century Scandinavian Ceramics. He was the artistic
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund
1904-1997
for Rörstrand, Two Bowls in Glazed Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
shades. Mid-20th century.
Measures: 14 x 6.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Signed.
2nd factory quality.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Carl Harry Stålhane
1920-1990
for Rörstrand, Bowl in Glazed Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
blue shades. Mid-20th century.
Measures: 17.7 x 6 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
2nd factory
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Gray Speckled ceramic vase - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand - Mid 20th century
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavia during the 20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Carl Harry Stålhane
1920-1990
for Rörstrand, Vase in Glazed Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
pattern. Beautiful glaze in deep eggplant shades. Mid 20th century.
Measures: 27 x 9.5 cm.
In excellent
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Brown and Cobalt Stoneware Fish Figurine
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
ceramist and designer, considered one of the key figures of Swedish design in the 20th century. He was best
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
$658 Sale Price
57% Off
Arabia Vase in Glazed Ceramics, Beautiful Glaze in Mustard Yellow Shades
Located in København, Copenhagen
Arabia vase in glazed ceramics. Beautiful glaze in mustard yellow shades.
Finnish design, mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Danish tea set Cohr, Denmark
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
curves, and stylized proportions, with black Bakelite handles and knobs, typical of mid-20th-century
Category
20th Century Danish Post-Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Metal
Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Mid-century Modern Clear Crystal Corona Bowl, 1970s
By Orrefors, Lars Hellsten
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
takes its name from the forested village of Småland where it was founded. In the 20th century, the name
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
$610 Sale Price
20% Off
Northern Lights International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 121 Pc Dinner
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
flatware patterns of the 20th century. In 1928, he introduced 3 famous Art Deco designs, including an
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
8 Holmegaard Smoked Glass Goblets
By Holmegaard
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 smoked glass drinking vessels by Holmegaard. A great addition to any bar or table setting. Glasses are very versatile and ould be used for water glasses or cocktails.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
$475 / set
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Large and Rare Bowl in Glazed Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
in brown shades.
Mid-20th century.
Measures: 40 x 26 cm.
Height: 7 cm.
In excellent condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Excepcional Brass and Copper Wall Ashtray by Hans Agne Jakobsson, Sweden 1960s
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Forest, BE
Exceptional brass and copper wall ashtray. It can be use a plant stand. Made of massive brass with wall fixture. You need two screws to fix it. The copper ashtray is made in one piec...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass, Copper
Northern Lights International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 43 Pc Dinner
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Royal Danish, two of the best selling flatware patterns of the 20th century. In 1928, he introduced 3
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tinka Decanter Set with Five Glasses by A. D. Copier for Royal Leerdam Holland
By Glasfabriek Leerdam, A. D. Copier
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome clear crystal Tinka decanter set with decanter and five glasses designed by A. D. Copier for Royal Leerdam Holland. The decanter and five glasses are all in fabulous vintage...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
Swedish handmade ceramics vase 1960s
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Swedish handmade ceramics vase 1960s
Hand-thrown vase in stoneware by Swedish ceramic artist Sven
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Green Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century Modern
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
midcentury Scandinavian Ceramics. He was the artistic director of Rörstrand from 1950 until 1973. His sheer
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
$265 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Teak Plates by Hafnia, a Pair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
: Denmark
Year: 1960s
Style: Mid-Century Modern / Scandinavian / Danish Modern
Dimensions: 11" diameter x
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Teak
Teak Salad Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Style: Mid-Century Modern / Scandinavian / Danish Modern
Dimensions: 6" tall x 10" diameter.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Teak
$215 / item
MCM Stylized Set of Salad Servers in Sterling Silver and Enamel by N.M. Thune
By N.M. Thune
Located in San Diego, CA
Simple and elegant stylized set of salad servers and tongs made of sterling silver and enamel by Norwegian designer N.M. Thune, circa 1960s. The set is in very good vintage condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
$460 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Round Small Teak Cutting Board by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Manufacturer: Dansk
Year: 1960s-70s
Style: Mid Century Modern / Scandinavian / Danish Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Teak
Freeform Crystal Iceberg Ashtray / Catch All by Tapio Wirkkala Iittala Finland
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous freeform crystal iceberg ashtray / catch all by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Finland, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and meas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Crystal
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Monumental Dansk Staved Teak Bucket Style Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome and iconic staved teak ice bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. This is the monumental 19.25-inch-tall example. It is in outstanding vintage condition, circa 1950s-1960s.
N...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Modernist Serving tray in Wengé wood, Henning Seidelin for Voss, Denmark, 1960s
By Stelton, Voss, Jens Quistgaard, Henning Seidelin, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brussels, Brussels
that period. Very clean lines and minimalist aesthetic, typical of the scandinavian Mid-Century objects
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Formica, Wenge
Vintage Divided Teak Serving Tray with Glass Dish by Digsmed
By Digsmed
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
: Digsmed
Origin: Denmark
Year: 1964
Style: Mid-Century Modern / Danish Modern / Scandinavian
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Glass, Teak
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenaghen Ceramic Dish Centerpiece, Denmark 1950s
By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Midcentury Modern Design Aluminia Marselis serie large ceramic centerpiece with matt
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Modern Staved Teak Carving Board by Henning Koppel for George Jensen
By Henning Koppel, Georg Jensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Danish modern staved teak carving board by Henning Koppel for George Jensen, circa 1950s. The board is in excellent vintage condition and has been professionally refinished...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Butcher Blocks
Materials
Teak
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Mid 20th Century Scandinavian Ceramics For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of mid 20th century Scandinavian ceramics available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct mid 20th century Scandinavian ceramics — often made from ceramic, metal and silver — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of mid 20th century Scandinavian ceramics available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid 20th century Scandinavian ceramics are generally popular furniture pieces, but Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Mid 20th century Scandinavian ceramics have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Georg Jensen, Bing
Grøndahl and Jens Harald Quistgaard are consistently popular.
How Much are Mid 20th Century Scandinavian Ceramics?
Prices for mid 20th century Scandinavian ceramics start at $25 and top out at $48,318 with the average selling for $500.
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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