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NORDST OLIVIA Dining Table, Italian White Mountain Marble, Danish Modern Design
By NORDST
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
Simple design characteristic of the contemporary Scandinavian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Travertine, Marble, Metal
$6,413 / item
H 29.14 in W 35.44 in D 70.87 in
NORDST TEDDY Dining Table, Italian Green Lightning Marble, Danish Modern Design
By NORDST
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
table during sunset
→ Marble top appears like soaring above ground
→ A very attractive design with a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Ta...
Materials
Travertine, Marble, Metal
$11,758 / item
H 29.14 in W 35.44 in D 70.87 in
NORDST Mette Round Dining Table, Italian Green Marble, Danish Modern Design, New
By NORDST
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
combined with a Scandinavian sensibility the results are bound to be stunning. The simple table series uses
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Ta...
Materials
Travertine, Marble
$7,482 / item
H 29.14 in Dm 53.15 in
NORDST MIA Dining Table, Italian Green Lightning Marble, Danish Modern Design
By NORDST
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
world for many years. The focus has always been to use beautiful stones in a contemporary design setting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Ta...
Materials
Travertine, Marble, Metal
$6,413 / item
H 29.14 in Dm 53.15 in
NORDST JERRY Dining Table, Italian Green Lightning Marble, Danish Modern Design
By NORDST
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
design.
𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻:
NORDST is a Danish company that's been producing quality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Ta...
Materials
Travertine, Marble, Metal
$7,054 / item
H 29.14 in W 35.44 in D 70.87 in
NORDST EMMA Dining Table, Italian White Mountain Marble, Danish Modern Design
By NORDST
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
. The focus has always been to use beautiful stones in a contemporary design setting. NORDST is also a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Ta...
Materials
Travertine, Marble, Metal
$6,413 / item
H 29.14 in W 39.38 in D 66.93 in
Sculptural Round Dining Table in Solid Oak - Organic Brutalist Design + 3D Model
Located in Burlăceni, Cahul District
Handcrafted from solid European oak, this round dining table combines sculptural simplicity with
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21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Scandinavian Modern Dining Room T...
Materials
Oak
$2,850 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 29.53 in Dm 43.31 in
NORDST ELI Dining Table, Italian Grey Rain Marble, Danish Modern Design, New
By NORDST, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
contrast with the 5 points of this dining table. The pentagonal shape emu- lates the Sun; the closest
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Ta...
Materials
Travertine, Marble, Metal
$8,123 / item
H 28.75 in Dm 59.06 in
Dining Table in Rosewood with Extensions Designed by Arne Vodder from the 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Lejre, DK
This dining table in rosewood, designed by Arne Vodder in the 1960s, epitomizes the elegance and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
$1,230 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28.35 in W 59.06 in D 39.38 in
Smaller Dining Table in Rosewood with Extentions of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
The smaller dining table, crafted from exquisite rosewood and showcasing Danish design from the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28.94 in W 59.06 in D 35.44 in
Dining Table in Rosewood with Extensions, Designed by Arne Vodder from the 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Lejre, DK
This rosewood dining table, designed by Arne Vodder in the 1960s, is a beautiful example of Danish
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
$2,013
H 28.35 in W 57.09 in D 35.44 in
Super Ellipse Dining Table With White Laminate Designed By Piet Hein From 2011
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein
Located in Lejre, DK
maintenance, making it perfect for everyday use.
The Super Ellipse dining table is designed to complement a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal, Platinum
$2,992 Sale Price
32% Off
H 28.75 in W 66.93 in D 39.38 in
Danish Dining Table designed by Erik Kolling Andersen and made by Peder Pedersen
By Peder Pedersen
Located in London, GB
Erik Kolling Andersen: Dining table of rosewood, convex top with extension. Made by cabinetmaker
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$6,531
H 28.35 in W 53.55 in D 35.83 in
NORDST TEDDY Dining Table, Italian Black Eagle Marble, Danish Modern Design, New
By NORDST
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀:
→ Design inspired by the shadows of a table during sunset
→ Marble top appears like soaring above
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Ta...
Materials
Travertine, Marble, Metal
$6,413 / item
H 29.14 in W 39.38 in D 66.93 in
NORDST JERRY Dining Table, Italian Grey Rain Marble, Danish Modern Design, New
By NORDST
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
design.
𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻:
NORDST is a Danish company that's been producing quality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Travertine, Marble, Metal
$7,054 / item
H 29.14 in W 43.31 in D 74.81 in
NORDST TEDDY Dining Table, Italian Black Eagle Marble, Danish Modern Design, New
By NORDST
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
table during sunset
→ Marble top appears like soaring above ground
→ A very attractive design with a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Ta...
Materials
Marble, Travertine, Metal
$6,413 / item
H 29.14 in W 35.44 in D 70.87 in
NORDST MIA Dining Table, Italian Grey Rain Marble, Danish Modern Design, New
By NORDST
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
world for many years. The focus has always been to use beautiful stones in a contemporary design setting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Ta...
Materials
Travertine, Marble, Metal
$6,413 / item
H 29.14 in W 39.38 in D 66.93 in
NORDST EMMA Dining Table, Italian Black Eagle Marble, Danish Modern Design, New
By NORDST
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
. The focus has always been to use beautiful stones in a contemporary design setting. NORDST is also a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Ta...
Materials
Travertine, Marble, Metal
$6,413 / item
H 29.14 in Dm 53.15 in
Clarke Industrial Round Table Maple White
By Tronk Design
Located in Cincinnati, US
The Clarke Collection comes in ten different table top sizes, two wood species, and two metal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room T...
Materials
Steel
Blue gray natural solid wood dining table, designed by E. Gizard in Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This rectangular dining table is proposed with 1 integrated and folded extension.
It is made of
Category
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash, Oak, Lacquer
$3,521 / item
H 30.32 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
natural solid wood dining table with a light gray finish, design E. Gizard
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This rectangular dining table is proposed with 2 integrated and folded extensions.
It is made of
Category
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash, Oak, Lacquer
$4,085 / item
H 30.32 in W 63 in D 35.44 in
Dining Table in Solid Ash Wood, Design by Eric Gizard, 100% Made in France
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
Rectangular dining table designed by Eric Gizard (Paris, France)
100% solid ash wood from French
Category
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
$4,798 / item
H 30.32 in W 86.62 in D 47.25 in
Scandinavian Designer Ecological Round Table
Located in Paris, FR
An Iconic Design that express the talented Nordic Design using Green Technology.
The unique arms of
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Birch
Rosewood Table, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Rosewood table, Danish design, 1960s
The table is currently under renovation.
Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Round table, Danish design, circa 1960.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Round dining table, Denmark, 1960s.
The table is made in Denmark by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri, the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Dining Chairs designed by Erik Kolling Andersen
made by Peder Pedersen
By Peder Pedersen
Located in London, GB
Peder Pedersen: Set of seven dining chairs of Brazilian rosewood. Seat upholstered with horse hair
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
$8,382 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 31.11 in W 20.48 in D 21.26 in
Scandinavian Post Modern Sofa Console Table Marble Top Bendixen Designs Denmark
By Bendixen Design
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern to Postmodern end or side table comprised of a
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Post-Modern Console Tables
Materials
Marble
$2,495
H 26.5 in W 47 in D 15.5 in
Large Danish Extendable Rosewood Dining Table 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian dining room table. With its 2 separate extensions it can accommodate up to 10
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
$3,610 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28.35 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Dining Table Made In Mahogany From 1920s
Located in Lejre, DK
The mahogany dining table from the 1920s is a timeless piece of furniture that exudes elegance and
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
"Jomfruhår" Scandinavian Modern Ginkgo Biloba Waterfall Slab Table
By Michael Madley
Located in Frankfurt, KY
fossil, unchanged for more than 200 million years. With thoughtful design, expert joinery, and detailed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room T...
Materials
Brass
Solid Dining Table 200cm - Solid Oak Wood
Located in Ankara, TR
The Solid Dining Table provides a spacious seating area with its rectangular design and elegant leg
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Ta...
Materials
Wood, Oak
Pascall Dining Table 220 cm - Solid Oak
Located in Ankara, TR
The Pascall solid oak dining table will be with you at your most enjoyable dining experiences. Its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Ta...
Materials
Wood, Oak
French Dark Blue Extendable Durable Design Table in Solid Wood - Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This rectangular dining table is proposed with 2 integrated and folded extensions.
It is made of
Category
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash, Oak, Lacquer
$4,620 / item
H 30.32 in W 74.81 in D 47.25 in
French design sea-blue extendable rectangular Table in solid wood, handcrafted
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This rectangular dining table is proposed with 2 integrated and folded extensions.
It is made of
Category
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash, Oak, Lacquer
$4,709 / item
H 30.32 in W 78.75 in D 47.25 in
Arne Vodder 1960s Rosewood Dining Table with Extensions
Located in Lejre, DK
Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite dining table crafted by Arne Vodder during the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Williams Hairpin Dining Round Table Walnut White
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room T...
Materials
Steel
France
Son round dining table in teak Cado Denmark 1960
By France
Søn
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Exceptional round dining table was designed and produced by France
Son for Cado, Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Williams Hairpin Dining Rectangular Table Walnut Yellow
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room T...
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Dining Round Table Walnut Green
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room T...
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Dining Rectangular Table Walnut Red
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room T...
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Dining Square Table Walnut Orange
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room T...
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Dining Rectangular Table Walnut Black
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room T...
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Dining Oval Table Walnut Green
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room T...
Materials
Steel
P. Fabricius
J. Kastholm dining table Kill International Germany 1970
By Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm
Preben Fabricius
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Rare and sculptural dining table designed by Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm for Kill
Category
Vintage 1970s German Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
$8,016
H 29.14 in W 92.52 in D 46.46 in
Extendable Danish teak dining table by Henning Kjaernulf for Vejle Stole 1960.
By Vejle Stole
Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Stunning Scandinavian dining table. Two Italian-style extensions, discreetly stored on the sides
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
$3,563
H 29.14 in W 55.12 in D 35.04 in
Niels Otto Moller model 15 dining table in rosewood Denmark 1960
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful model 15 dining table designed by Niels Otto Møller for JL Møllers Møbelfabrik, Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
$3,859
H 29.14 in W 66.93 in D 47.25 in
Williams Hairpin Dining Square Table Walnut Brassy Gold
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room T...
Materials
Steel
Round Dining Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Round dining table, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Birch, Paint
$4,632
H 28.35 in Dm 49.61 in
Danish extendable and reversible table, cards or dining, rosewood and felt 1960.
By Hundevad
Co., Carlo Jensen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
also be used as a dining table. Very elegant design, a functional and clever piece of furniture of
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Felt, Rosewood
$2,731
H 27.96 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Aino Aalto Extendable Dining Table in Birch and Oak, Artek 1940s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Aino Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
reflect the Aaltos’ signature design philosophy. The table’s discreet 41cm leaf tucks neatly beneath the
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Birch, Oak
$3,420
H 28.35 in W 42.13 in D 27.17 in
Williams Hairpin Dining Rectangular Table Walnut Brassy Gold
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room T...
Materials
Steel
Square and extendable Danish dining table, in teak, model 592, by Arne Vodder .
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Magnificent square Scandinavian teak dining table. A large tabletop with two Italian-style
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
$4,513
H 28.75 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Poul Kjaerholm PK40 dining table E Kold Christensen Denmark 1979
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
his is for an ultra-rare model PK40 dining table one of the last designs by the hand of Poul
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
$17,221
H 27.17 in W 55.12 in D 55.12 in
Borge Mogensen model 140 in oak dining table Karl Andersson Denmark 1955
By Karl Anderson, Børge Mogensen
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautifully crafted and highly functional large extendable dining table model 140, designed by
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
$3,859
H 28.35 in W 85.04 in D 51.19 in
Very large Danish extendable dining table in rosewood model 212 by Arne Vodder.
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Magnificent large Scandinavian dining table. A refined, refined design and high-quality workmanship
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
$11,876
H 28.35 in W 77.96 in D 48.82 in
Hans Wegner drop-leaf dining table in beach and teak Denmark 1950
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Rare drop-leaf dining table designed by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark 1950. This elegant piece features a
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Beech, Teak
$2,969
H 28.75 in W 75.6 in D 31.5 in
Large Danish extendable dining table in rosewood, model 54 by Gunni Omann 1960.
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik, Gunni Omann
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian dining table. A large top with Italian-style extensions that slide under each
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
$5,344
H 28.75 in W 57.09 in D 35.44 in
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Scandinavian Design Dining Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic Scandinavian design dining table available at 1stDibs. A Scandinavian design dining table — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are 314 variations of the antique or vintage Scandinavian design dining table you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Scandinavian design dining table, there are earlier versions available from the 17th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Scandinavian design dining table, designed in the Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made Scandinavian design dining table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Josef Frank, Arne Vodder and Omann Jun Møbelfabrik are consistently popular.
How Much is a Scandinavian Design Dining Table?
Prices for a Scandinavian design dining table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $240 and can go as high as $108,795, while the average can fetch as much as $2,525.
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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