Scandinavian Modern Collection
Scandinavian Modern Furniture Collection (Denmark, Finland, Sweden; 1930–present)
The designers of Scandinavian modernism created the warmest and most human iteration of modernist ideals. Their work was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life. The gentle, organic contours that are typical of vintage Scandinavian modern furniture appear in the work of 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 Bruno Mathsson, creator of the classic Grasshopper chair, but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the ’20s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced Scandinavian modern pieces 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. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarapaneva.
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 he 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, maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Vernor Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable Scandinavian modern designs and many new discoveries. Even more than 50 years on from their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight.
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Place of Origin: Danish
Hans Wegner Settee Model JH 555
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful and rare example by Hans Wegner, Model JH 555 for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, circa 1950.
Very good original condition oak frame and original fabric, b...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Oak
Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Danish Cabinet Maker in Mahogany
Located in New York, NY
Eight beautiful dining chairs with inset leg detail. Handcrafted in mahogany with original wool seats.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Price Upon Request
Pair of Wall Lights Attributed to Svend Aage Holm Sorensen
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Pair of Danish wall lights, Denmark, circa 1960th.
Design attributed to Svend Aage Holm Sorensen.
Tinted glass and brass. Height 12.5".
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Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Jens Quistgaard Odin Flatware for Dansk, 59 Pieces
By Jens Quistgaard, Løvig Design
Located in Amarillo, TX
Jens Quistgaard Odin for Dansk Silverware, 59 pieces.
Germany, circa 1958.
Stainless steel.
Labeled "Dansk Design Germany."
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Stainless Steel
Armchair by Arne Jacobsen Model 3208
Located in San Francisco, CA
Armchair with teak shell and armrests, chromed tubular steel base. Designed in 1970. Produced by Fritz Hansen, year 1970. (Capsule underneath seat stamped 1970). Both first editions ...
Category
1970s Danish Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Chrome, Steel
$10,000 / set
Mogens Kold Extension Table
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish modern extension table in Brazilian rosewood by Mogens Kold (with 2 leaves)
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Rosewood
Fritz Henningsen Coffee Table
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosewood coffee table with two drawers by Fritz Henningsen.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Rosewood
Fabricius
Kastholm Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round table with top in 4 walnut sections, with metal legs. From the 1960's.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Metal
Price Upon Request
Harp Chair Attributed to Jorgen Hovelskov
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Atlanta, GA
A nice vintage Harp chair was likely designed by Jorgen Hovelskov and manufactured by Christensen & Larsen, Mobelhadvaerk, Copenhagen in 1960s. Its un...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Walnut
$2,417 Sale Price
46% Off
Kaare Klint Sofa by Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Kaare Klint three-seat sofa in original leather on a Cuban mahogany frame and produced by cabinetmaker Rud Rasmussen.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Five Diamond Wall Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Hanover, MA
Diamond shaped wall sconce by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen for HOLM SORENSEN, Denmark, 1960's. The diamonds are formed from cut sheet steel which has been faux-patinated to have the app...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Pair of Borge Mogensen Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Borge Mogensen lounge chairs in leather with lacquered wood legs.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Leather, Wood
$13,500 / set
Collection of Krenit Bowls, Denmark
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great collection of Krenit bowls, Denmark, circa 1950s.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Metal
Seagull Armchair by Gosta Berg
By Gosta Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Armchair and ottoman upholstered in beige suede with steel base.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Metal
$37,500 / set
Arne Jacobsen Coffee
Tea Set
By Stelton, Arne Jacobsen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Arne Jacobsen Cylinda Line,manufactured by Stelton
Matte finish steel,made in Denmark
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Steel
Danish Mid-Century Organic Modern Leather Strap Chair Attr. to Borge Mogensen
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant, Scandinavian Mid-century Organic Modern Design Bentwood and Leather lounge / club / slipper chair attributed to Borge Mogensen. The piece has a sensuous line and form and...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Arne Jacobsen
Piet Hein Dining Table
By Arne Jacobsen, Piet Hein
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Arne Jacobsen & Piet Hein Dining table with
laminate over wood and aluminum.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Formica
Hans Wegner Ox Chair and Ottoman
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner Ox Chair and Ottoman manufactured by A.P. Stolen, 1960's
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Fabric
Modernist Sculpture in Marble by Henry Heerup
By Henry Heerup
Located in New York, NY
Henry Heerup (November 4, 1907-May 30, 1993) was a painter and sculptor born in Frederiksberg, Denmark.
He studied painting under Axel Jørgensen and Einar Nielsen at the Royal Danis...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Marble
Price Upon Request
Willy Beck Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Danish teak circular table with a lipped edge raised on three circular tapered legs joined by a tripartite stretcher. Designed by Aksel Bender Madsen and Ejner Larsen. Produced by Wi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Teak
$3,500
Thorald Madsens Nesting Tables
By Thorald Madsens Snedkeri
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Set of 3 teak and rosewood nesting tables manufactured by Thoralds Madsens of Denmark. Finely detailed and nicely constructed. Signed with plaque to bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Teak, Rosewood
Fabricius
Kastholm
Scimitar
Chairs
By Preben Fabricius, Jørgen Kastholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of brown leather easy chairs with stainless steel frames.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Stainless Steel
$52,350 / set
1950
s Danish Sofa with Oak Legs
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Sleek and perfectly proportioned midcentury Danish Setee newly re-upholstered in a Purple Knoll Proenza Schouler fabric.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Oak
1960s Studio Crafted Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fabulous 1960s Mid-Century Modern studio crafted solid walnut coffee or cocktail table with a thick rounded edge glass top. This amazing sculptural piece is believed to be of Danish ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Walnut, Glass
Nesting Tables by Haslev
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of two nesting tables with inlaid stoneware tiles by Nils Thorsen for Royal Copenhagen. Produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Stoneware, Wood
$1,500 Sale Price / set
23% Off
Ole Wanscher Two-Seat Settee
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ole Wanscher two-seat settee in mahogany with leather.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Sofa by Erik Jorgensen
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red leather sofa with tufted seat and back, and a wood base.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Wood, Leather
$7,000
Abstract Mixed-Media on Board Attributed to Peter Brandes, 1966
By Peter Brandes
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A very unusual abstract portrait the we believe to be the work of the Danish artist Peter Brandes. It is signed Brandes 66 and it is very much in his sty...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Ole Wanscher Folding Table
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Finely made adjustable two position table in teak by Ole Wanscher and manufactured by Rud. Rasmussens of Denmark. Adjusts from coffee table to dinette height. Signed with label to bo...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Brass
Set of Vintage Teak Dining Chairs by Moller
Located in New York, NY
Dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller Møbelfabrik. Teak frame with original black leather seat, Denmark, circa 1950. Each chair priced individually.
May be purc...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Leather, Teak
On Hold
$1,100 / item
Set of Three Grete Jalk Danish Teak Nesting Tables
By Poul Jeppesen, Grete Jalk
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian nesting tables designed by Grete Jalk for P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik A/S of Denmark. Solid teak construction with pegged corners.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Teak
Pair of Danish Table Lamps by Just Andersen
By Just Andersen
Located in NYC, NY
A pair of small bedside or dressing table lamps, the bases in gilt metal. Designed by Danish metalsmith extraordinaire Just Andsersen. Andersen, a...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Metal
$2,950 / set
Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen leather, mahogany and brass lounge chair with nailheads from Denmark, circa 1940.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Leather, Wood
Frits Henningsen Settee
By Frits Henningsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Frits Henningsen settee of oak and its original ivory leather upholstery with nailhead trim. Features a high wingback and half moon armrests. Designed in Denmark, circa 1940.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Leather, Oak
Price Upon Request
Sven Ellekaer Coffee Table in Teak
By Svend Ellekær, Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glass top table on a teak base by Svend Ellekjaer, great condition with new high grade cut 1/2" glass. Linneberg cabinetmakers edition.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Cut Glass, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Secretary in Rio Rosewood by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian writing desk of rosewood, front with two drawers and folding top, behind which shelves and drawers. Manufact...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Rosewood
Sculptural Lidded Stoneware Jar with Incised Letters by Bo Kristiansen, Denmark
By Bo Kristiansen
Located in New York, NY
Letters and characters are the continuous decoration on Kristiansen's stoneware works, dishes, bowls and vases in bright colors. Scripture is incised or in relief and is in the early...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Stoneware
Copenhagen vase, 20th century
Located in New York, NY
Copenhagen vase, 20th century.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Modern Danish Bar Stool Model Mikado
By FDB Møbler, Peter Hiort-Lorenzen, Johannes Foersom
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Danish bar stool in beech model Mikado by Foersom et Hiort-Lorenzen for FDB. New realese. Base in black laquered beech. Seat in na...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Beech
Lounge Chair Flag Halyard PP 225 by Hans Wegner New Edition
By PP Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Flag Halyard chair lounge chair PP 225 new edition.
The Flag Halyard Hans Wegner is a tribute to the modernist Le Corbusier, Mies Van Der Rohe and Marcel Bre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Lounge Chair by Arne Vodder AV 53 New Release
By Arne Vodder
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian lounge chair by Arne Vodder AV 53 new release. On demand only. Delivery time: 6 weeks. Available in three different fa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Beech
Green Pottery Vase by Lone Skov Madsen
By Lone Skov Madsen
Located in New York, NY
Lone Skov Madsen (b. 1964)
Vase, 2005
Impressed artist's signature to underside.
Lone Skov Madsen is an award winning ceramic artist and her work is in the collections...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Collection
Materials
Ceramic
