Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE
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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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Swedish Modern Mirror attributed to Ivar Ålenius - Björk for Ystad Metall -1939
Located in Örebro, SE
Very rare, two sided mirror in brass and wood attributed to Ivar Ålenius-Björk for Ystad Metall - 1939.
Good vintage condition, wear consistent with age and use. Age-appropriate pat...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Hans Agne Jacobsson Hand Mirror
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans Agne Jacobsson handmirror in laminated oak.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Oak
$476 Sale Price
20% Off
Mirror in Teak Produced by Glass Mäster in Markaryd, Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare mirror in teak, brass and leather. Produced by Glass mäster in Markaryd, Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Pedersen
Hansen Scandinavian Modern Rectangle Dovetailed Teak Wall Mirror 1960
Located in Miami, FL
Pedersen & Hansen Danish Modern rectangle mirror set in a complementary dovetailed Teak Wood Frame.
Can be hung Vertical as well as horizontal...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Antique Mirror With Frame Made In Oak
Gilding From 1920s
Located in Lejre, DK
This antique mirror, crafted from oak wood and adorned with gilding, dates back to around the 1920s and exemplifies the fine craftsmanship and elegant design typical of that era.
Th...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Oak
$524 Sale Price
32% Off
Green Table Mirror, Luxus, Uno
Östen Kristiansson, Vittsjö, Sweden 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely green table mirror designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden in the 1960s. Base in brushed aluminum. It is adjustable in angle and swiveling...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Aluminum
Scandinavian 1960s oak mirror - Vintage wood frame
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian mirror produced in the 1960s, with oak frame. Simple, straightforward design typical of the Nordic style of the time.
Scandinavian-made mirror from the 1960s, featuring...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Modern mirror by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Scandinavia Modern wall mirror designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s.
Made in ceramic with hand painted geometrical pattern.
Signed on back.
Stains on glass.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Art Deco mirror from 1931 in engraved tin
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage mirror with trapezoidal tin frame, floral decoration and original glass with imperfections.
Scandinavian-made wall mirror, dated 1931, with handcrafted tin frame. The trapez...
Category
1930s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Tin
Swedish Designer, Wall Mirror, Wood, Metal, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-painted wood and metal wall mirror designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Danish Rosewood Wall Mirror and Matching Shelf
Located in San Francisco, CA
Danish rosewood console mirror with matching two-drawer shelf. Excellent quality construction and condition.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-century Danish Teak Framed Mirror, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Teak framed mirror in outstanding quality. Designed and made in Denmark. Great original condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Teak
Table Mirror, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Table mirror in brass, possibly manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1950s.
Brass, wave-shaped border decoration. Adjustable.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian 1930s deco mirror painted
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage mirror with original wooden frame painted in red, black and gold. Scandinavian 1930s deco style.
Original Scandinavian upright mirror from the 1930s in Art Deco style. The f...
Category
1930s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Beech
Scandinavian vintage mirror with folding doors
Located in Brescia, IT
1940s dark teak wall mirror with folding shaped side doors.
Vintage Scandinavian mirror from the 1940s with dark varnished teak frame and shaped side doors that close over the centr...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Teak
1960s Kai Kristiansen Danish Teak Mirror by Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Mirror number 306 in teak frame designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjaersgaard in the 1960s.
The mirror is stamped by Aksel Kjaersgaards workshop o...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Octagonal Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
Scandinavian modern teak octagonal wall mirror by M.M. Spejle, Denmark 1960's.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Teak
Danish teak mirror from the 1960s - Vintage wood frame
Located in Brescia, IT
Danish mirror produced in the 1960s with teak wood frame. A minimalist design typical of the Scandinavian style of the time.
Danish-made mirror from the 1960s, featuring a teak wood...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Teak
Very Rare Mirror in Brass by Fröseke AB Nybrofabriken in Sweden, 1960
s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very Rare Mirror in Brass, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by Fröseke, AB Nybrofabriken in Sweden
Dimensions (W x D x H): 43...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian vintage 60s pine mirror
Located in Brescia, IT
Rectangular mirror with light pine frame and original label. Simple, understated design typical of Nordic modernism.
Vintage Swedish mirror dating back to the 1960s, with pine frame...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Pine
Round Mirror in Aluminium Model Nr 133 Produced by Glasmäster in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Round mirror in aluminium model nr 133. Produced by Glasmäster in Markaryd, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Aluminum
Scandinavian 1970s teak minimalist style mirror
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage wall mirror with thin teak frame and original glass with oxidation marks.
Scandinavian-made wall mirror, dating from the 1970s. Essential design teak frame with original par...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Teak
Pine wall mirror, Sweden, 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pine. Good condition.
Height: 70 cm
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Pine
Erik Höglund Wall Mirror, Sweden, 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pine and leather. Good condition.
Diameter: 24 cm
Height, including the leather: 38 cm
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Pine
Danish Teak Framed Mirror
Located in Lejre, DK
Teak framed mirror in outstanding quality. Designed by TH Pors of Denmark. Great original condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Teak
Bamboo, Cane
Rattan Mirror, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very good condition.
Measure: Diameter 75 cm
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Original Vintage Large Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Wooden Wall Mirror, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This tall wall mirror was made in Denmark during the 1950s. The rectangular mirror frame with flowing edges is made of solid wood in a dark shade of ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
$949 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Modern Pewter Hand Mirror by Estrid Ericson, Firma Svenskt Tenn in 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish modern hand mirror by Estrid Ericson from Firma Svenskt Tenn. Made in pewter with brass handle. Model number A 1497.
According to the Firma Svensk Tenns production papers: "Hand mirror with...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Pewter, Brass
Mirror Produced by Glas Mäster in Markaryd, Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare mirror in pine, brass and leather. Produced by Glas Mäster in Markaryd, Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Round Mirror in Teak and Leather, 1950
s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Round Mirror in Teak and Leather, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Teak and leather
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by Glas mäster in Markaryd, Sweden
Dimensions (...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Teak
Table Mirror by Uno
Östen Kristiansson for Luxus of Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Table mirror in oak and stainless steel, designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Stainless Steel
Swedish vintage mirror
Located in Brescia, IT
Rectangular mirror with solid teak frame whose long sides protrude slightly.
Characterized by square and minimal lines, it is well suited to modern settings and different types of ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Teak
Wall Mirror in Brass, Made in Denmark 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Decorative wall mirror in patinated brass designed for Illums Bolighus Denmark in the 1950s. Made in Denmark - great original condition.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Mirror in Teak by Glas
Trä Hovmantorp in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare mirror in teak. Produced by Glas & Trä Hovmantorp in Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Teak
Wall Mirror, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Wall mirror in pine, Sweden 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Pine
$763 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Wall Mirror in Rosewood by Aksel Kjersgaard, Danish Modern, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Wall mirror with frame in rosewood. Designed by Kai Kristiansen, made by Aksel Kjersgaard Denmark. Great original condition, circa 1960.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Rosewood
Scandinavian vintage teak mirror, 1950s
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian mirror from the 1950s with teak frame, manufactured by Nybro Verken, Sweden. Essential and refined design.
Clean lines and quality materials characterize this Scandinav...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Teak
Decorative Midcentury Wall Mirror in Brass, Made in Sweden, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Decorative wall mirror in patinated brass, designed and made in Sweden. Great original condition.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Silhouette Mirror Ø100, Walnut Oil treated by OEO Studio for Fredericia
By OEO Studio
Located in Dubai, AE
Silhouette is a mirror framed in solid wood : Walnut oil treated, informed by a focus on materials, craftsmanship and the experience of living with design. The concept is based on a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
Scandinavian vintage teak and brass table mirror
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian 1950s teak table mirror with brass details. Elegant design with refined contrast between materials.
Vintage Scandinavian table mirror from the 1950s, made of teak with ...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Danish Framed Wall Mirror in Solid Teak, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Teak framed mirror in outstanding quality. Designed and made in Denmark. Great original condition.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Wall Mirror in Rosewood, Made in Denmark, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Rosewood framed mirror in outstanding quality. Designed and made in Denmark. Great original condition.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Rosewood
Scandinavian vintage mirror signed Fröseker
Located in Brescia, IT
Elongated shaped wall mirror with teak wood frame.
Good vintage condition. The glass appears partially oxidized.
BC002
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
1960s vintage mirror
Located in Brescia, IT
Elegant and refined piece of furniture that combines high-quality materials with timeless design. ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Handcrafted Braided Rattan Mirror, Finland, 1960s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A beautiful handwoven rattan framed mirror. This mirror has a handcrafted braided work at the frame that makes it highly decorative, Finland, 1960s. The rattan braid is about 3 centi...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Rattan, Mirror
Fröseke 1960s adjustable table mirror
Located in Brescia, IT
Swedish 1960s mirror with light teak frame and tilting stand, manufactured by Fröseke.
Table mirror manufactured by Fröseke, Sweden, in the 1960s. Adjustable natural teak frame with...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Teak
Table Mirror Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table mirror by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Stone, Brass
Mirror Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large mirror by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Pine
Hand Mirror in Walnut and Brass Wire
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare hand mirror probably produced in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Brass
$2,384 / item
Scandinavian vintage teak mirror, 1950s
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian mirror from the 1950s with teak frame, manufactured by AB Nybrofabriken, Fröseke, Sweden. Clean lines and refined finishes.
Balanced proportions and fine materials char...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Teak
Aksel Kjersgaard Round Mirror in Rosewood by Odder in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare round mirror in rosewood designed by Aksel Kjersgaard. Produced by Odder in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Rosewood
Scandinavian mirror with wooden frame
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage 1960s rectangular mirror. ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Circular Teak Wall Mirror attr U. and O. Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö Sweden
Located in Vienna, AT
This amazing Scandinavian Modern adjustable circular teak wall mirror can be attributed to Uno and Osten Kristiansson and manufactured by Luxus Vittsjö Sweden in the 1960s as it is ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Metal
$929 Sale Price
20% Off
Mirror Attributed to Josef Frank Produced in Sweden
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Modernist mirror in brass attributed to Josef Frank. Produced in Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Uno
Östen Kristiansson Mirror in Teak and Leather by Luxus in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Round mirror in teak and leather designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Leather, Teak
Table Mirror in Brass Produced by Glas Mäster in Markaryd, Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table mirror in brass. Produced by Glas Mäster in Markaryd, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Table Mirror in Brass and Teak by Josef Frank, 1950
s
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Table Mirror in Brass and Teak by Josef Frank, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass, teak
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by Svenskt tenn in Sweden
Dimensions (W...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Brass
1950s metal Nordic mirror - Vintage design
Located in Brescia, IT
Nordic-made mirror from the 1950s, with metal frame and decorative details. A mirror with classic and timeless lines.
Vintage mirror made in the 1950s, with metal frame and decorati...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian vintage teak mirror from the 1960s
Located in Brescia, IT
Wall mirror with teak frame and glass fixed with metal clips, 1960s Scandinavian production.
Wall mirror made in the 1960s, probably of Scandinavian origin. The teak frame features ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Teak
Mirror with Lamps Model Aristokrat by Fröseke AB Nybrofabriken in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Mirror with lamps model Aristokrat by unknown designer. Produced by Fröseke AB Nybrofabriken in Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern mirrors for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern mirrors for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage mirrors created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include mirrors, case pieces and storage cabinets, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern mirrors made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original mirrors, popular names associated with this style include Aksel Kjersgaard, Uno
Östen Kristiansson, Kai Kristiansen, and Luxus Vittsjö. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for mirrors differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $185 and tops out at $21,025 while the average work can sell for $1,992.
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