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Eva Stæhr-Nielsen for Saxbo, Large Vase of Stoneware in Modern Design
Located in København, Copenhagen
Eva Stæhr-Nielsen for Saxbo. Large vase of stoneware in modern design. Horizontal grooves and
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Hans J. Wegner Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chair Model J16 for FDB Mobler, 1944
By Hans J. Wegner, FDB Møbler
Located in Odense, DK
to be one of the most recognizable icons of Danish modern furniture design. The J16 uses a
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Table Lamps Designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno, Finland, 1940s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brass and nylon.
The brass shades on these lamps make them particularly rare.
Measures: Height 70 cm/ 2' 3 1/2"
Diameter 42 cm/ 16 1/2"
This particular model was made with ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Hans J. Wegner Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chair Model J16 for FDB Mobler, 1966
By Hans J. Wegner, FDB Møbler
Located in Odense, DK
one of the most recognizable icons of Danish modern furniture design. The J16 uses a traditional
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
Scandinavian Crystal Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, 1950s
By Orrefors
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Thick organically shaped crystal vase. Designed by Niels Landberg and manufactured at Orrefors in
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Side Table, Carl-Johan Boman, 1940s
By Carl-Johan Boman
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
consistent with age and use. Beautiful Scandinavian Modern design.
Carl-Johan Boman was a Finnish furniture
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Birch
Pair of Rare Aalto Model 69 Wartime Chairs, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
patients. Aalto designed the Paimio Sanatorium in its entirety, including furniture and lighting, and this
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Set of Armchairs, Werner West, Keravan Puusepät Oy, 1940s
By Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Werner West
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
. Reupholstered with quality Kvadrat wool fabric. Beautiful Scandinavian Modern design. The armchairs are sold as
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Birch
Armchair Model 35, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Aino Aalto, Maire Gullichsen and Nils-Gustav Hahl. The company was set up to sell furniture designed by
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Birch
Danish Modern, Honey Sheepskin, Oak, Sofa, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Danish Modern, Honey Shearling, Oak, Sofa, Denmark, 1940s
Danish modern sofa designed by an
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Rare Stool Model 60, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Aino Aalto, Maire Gullichsen and Nils-Gustav Hahl. The company was set up to sell furniture designed by
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Birch, Paint
Loveseat Sofa, Werner West, Keravan Puusepät Oy, 1940s
By Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Werner West
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Loveseat, designed by Werner West, manufactured by Keravan Puusepät Oy, 1940s. Birch frame
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Birch
Stool, Margaret Nordman, Keravan puusepäntehdas Oy, 1940s
By Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Stool, designed by Margaret Nordman, manufactured by Keravan puusepäntehdas Oy, 1940s. Birch frame
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Henning Kjaernulf, Danish Modern, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Manhasset, NY
-century modern lounge chairs designed and produced by Henning Kjaernulf in Denmark c. 1940s. Each example
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Armchair, attr. Gunnel Nyman, 1940s, Finland
By Gunnel Nyman
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
glass design. Nyman graduated as a furniture designer from the Taideteollinen Korkeakoulu (later known
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Stool, Margaret T. Nordman, Keravan Puusepäntehdas, 1940s
By Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Margaret Travers Nordman
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Stool, designed by Margaret T. Nordman, manufactured by Keravan Puusepäntehdas, 1940s. Birch frame
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Birch
Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara Desk, 1940s, Finland
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
England, which had a significant influence on his ideas about furniture design. Tapiovaaras design
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Paint
Karl Schrøder Lounge Chair in Beech
Woven Seagrass made at Fritz Hansen, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, K. Scröder
Located in Odense, DK
design by Karl Schrøder. Model no. 1641. The chair is made from beechwood and woven seagrass with a
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Seagrass, Beech
Swedish Brass Floor Lamp by Hans Bergström for ASEA, 1940s
By Hans Bergström, ASEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare floor lamp designed by Hans Bergström and produced by ASEA during the 1940s. Rare triangular
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Iron Bird Sculptures by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen Finland, 1940s
By Antti Hakkarainen
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
. Bent iron, beautiful timeless design and excellent patina. The set includes 3 black birds and 1 teal
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Swedish Rosewood Mirror, 1940s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Swedish rosewood Art Deco mirror from around the 1940s. Typical stylised clean designed decor
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Rosewood
Brass and Wooden Slat Wall Light in Paavo Tynell Style, Finland, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
slat shades. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear consistent with age and use. Scandinavian
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell Style Brass Table Lamps, 1940s/1950s
By Itsu, Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian modern design. Good vintage condition, minor wear consistent with age and use. Lamps are sold
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Ilmari Tapiovaara, Domus Lounge Armchair in Birch, Keravan Puuteollisuus 1940s
By Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, FI
studied furniture design at the Central School for Applied Arts in Helsinki 1933-1937. Tapiovaara was
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Finnish Armchair, Werner West, 1930/1940s
By Werner West
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Armchair, designed by Werner West, 1930/1940s. Birch frame, reupholstered with quality Lauritzon's
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Stackable Shelves, Aino Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1940s
By Aino Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
designs included furniture, glassware, ceramics, lamps and printed fabrics.
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Birch
Danish armchair in Teak and fabric model BO-72 by Finn Jhul for Bovirke 1946.
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Exceptional Scandinavian armchair. Considered one of Finn Juhl's masterpieces, the NV46 armchair
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Borge Mogensen Soborg Dining Chairs Denmark 1950
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic set of 6 plywood dining chairs designed by Borge Mogensen and manufactured by Soborg
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
$5,029 / set
Lounge Chair Johannes Brynte in Sheepskin, Swedish Modern 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely lounge chair designed by Johannes Brynte at Bryntes Furnitures in Sweden. The chair is
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Paavo Tynell Brass and Wood Pendant Model K2-59 for Taito Oy, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
one of the most important names in Finnish lighting design, and his work has had a significant impact
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
G.A. Berg, Pair of Birch Stools, 1940s
By Gustaf Axel Berg
Located in Uppsala, SE
Alvar Aaltos furniture in Sweden. He was clearly inspired by Aalto and Bruno Mathssons design and went
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Birch
$946 / set
Danish Modern Armchair in Solid Oak by Cabinetmaker S. Thrane, Denmark, 1940s
By Kaare Klint, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
furniture design by Kaare Klint. The chair retains its original green wool upholstery in good condition. In
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Karelian Birch Aalto Stool 60, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
. Aalto designed the Paimio Sanatorium in its entirety, including furniture and lighting, and this project
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Birch
Model 60 Stool, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930/1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
-Gustav Hahl. The company was set up to sell furniture designed by Alvar Aalto, but also to 'promote
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Birch
Rare Carelian Birch Stool by Alvar Aalto, 1930/1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
designed the Paimio Sanatorium in its entirety, including furniture and lighting, and this project was also
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Birch
Alvar Aalto Highback "Tank" Arm Chair in Sheepskin A 38, Artek 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
furniture designs are Scandinavian Modernism at its best, especially his technical innovations on the bent
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
NV45 Armchair in Rosewood and Light Wool by Finn Juhl and Niels Vodder, 1940s
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Lejre, DK
NV45 armchair in rosewood and light wool designed by Finn Juhl in 1945 and manufactured by Niels
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Clam Chair Originally by Phillip Arctander and Paustian
By Philip Arctander, Paustian
Located in Lejre, DK
The clam chair originally designed by Phillip Arctander in 1944 and manufactured by Paustian. The
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Danish Modern Kaj Gottlob Sofa for Cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen, 1940s
By A. J. Iversen, Kaj Gottlob
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful and rare 3-seater sofa designed by Kaj Gottlob in the 1940s and made at master
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
Hans Wegner Chinese Chair 4283 with Original Seat Pad Marked
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Munich, DE
patinated natural leather, fitted with buttons. Model 4283. Designed in 1944. Manufactured in 1968 by Fritz
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Josef Frank stool model 972 by Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Forserum, SE
Stool model 972, a 1940 design by Josef Frank for Firma Svenskt Tenn. Crafted from solid mahogany
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Josef Frank stool model 972 by Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Forserum, SE
Stool model 972, a 1940 design by Josef Frank for Firma Svenskt Tenn. Crafted from solid mahogany
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Ole Wanscher Colonial Chairs Pair Poul Jeppesen, Denmark, 1949
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Spectacular pair of armchairs designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured by Poul Jeppesens, Denmark
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Rosewood
Rare Swedish birch and webbing lounge chair, model Patronen by G.A. Berg, 1940s
By G.A. Berg
Located in Uppsala, SE
furniture including Bergs Möbelindustri in Upplands Väsby, J.E. Blomqvist in Storvreta, Nässjö Stolfabrik
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hemp, Birch
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1960
By Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Sculptural lounge chair designed by Bruno Mathsson manufactured by Karl Mathsson, Sweden 1960. The
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Leather
Fritz Hansen Danish Modern Easy Chair in Elm
Savak Wool, 1940s, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
classics, designed in the early 1960s by Tove Kindt Larsen. Savak has been used to upholster a number of
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Elm
"the Clam Chair" in Dark Blue by Phillip Arctander and Paustian, 2016
By Philip Arctander, Paustian
Located in Lejre, DK
"The Clam Chair" originally designed by Phillip Arctander in 1944 and manufactured by Paustian in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Josef Frank stool model 1034 by Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Forserum, SE
Stool model 1034, designed by Josef Frank for Firma Svenskt Tenn. Its versatile design makes it
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Mahogany
"Colonial" Chair, Model PJ149, by Ole Wanscher and P. Jeppesen, 1960-1970s
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Lejre, DK
"Colonial" chair, model PJ149, designed by Ole Wanscher in 1949 and manufactured by P. Jeppesen in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Papercord, Cherry
"Colonial" Chair, Model PJ149 in mahogany by Ole Wanscher and P. Jeppesen, 1960s
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Lejre, DK
was designed by Ole Wanscher in 1949 and manufactured by P. Jeppensen in the 1960s.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Josef Frank stool model 2009 by Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Forserum, SE
Stool model 2009, designed by Josef Frank for Firma Svenskt Tenn. Crafted from solid walnut with
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Josef Frank stool model 2009 by Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Forserum, SE
Stool model 2009, designed by Josef Frank for Firma Svenskt Tenn. Crafted from solid walnut with
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Danish 1756 Easy Chair by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Uppsala, SE
1940s lounge chair in stained beech, model 1756, designed by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen. This
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Josef Frank stool model 1063 by Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Forserum, SE
Stool model 1063, designed by Josef Frank for Firma Svenskt Tenn. Crafted from solid walnut and
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Hans Wegner Wishbone Chairs CH24 Carl Hansen, 1970s
By Carl Hansen
Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and excellent set of Wishbone chairs designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Soner
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Papercord
Saxbo Dark Brown Glazed Stoneware Teapot with Bast Handle No. 64, 1940s
By Eva Stæhr Nielsen, Saxbo
Located in Lejre, DK
Denmark and with the no. 64, designed by Eva Stæhr Nielsen.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Le Klint Floor Lamp Model 349 by Aage Petersen, 1980s
By Le Klint, Aage Petersen
Located in Lejre, DK
Le Llint floor lamp model 349 in brass, designed by Aage Petersen in 1946 and manufactured by Le
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Scandinavian design furniture 1940 you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every Scandinavian design furniture 1940 was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the Scandinavian design furniture 1940 you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each Scandinavian design furniture 1940 bearing Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Scandinavian design furniture 1940 that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bruno Mathsson, Otto Schultz and Frits Henningsen produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Scandinavian Design Furniture 1940?
The average selling price for a Scandinavian design furniture 1940 at 1stDibs is $4,049, while they’re typically $200 on the low end and $193,111 for the highest priced.
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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