Scandinavian Modern Furniture
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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Item Ships From: Netherlands
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Leco Brass Table Lamp with White Opal Glass Globe, Sweden, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant table lamp was produced by the Swedish manufacturer Leco in the 1960s. The lamp is stamped with Leco and the model number '803' on the bottom of the base. Leco was a Swedish lighting company with a main focus on the high quality production of brass lamp fixtures.
The brass base is marked by the elegant, circular foot with a ridged border and decorative, corrugated brass centre. Central, slender stem in brass leading to the shade holder. The globe shaped shade is made of a white, slightly glossy opal glass. The shade distributes the light in an even and pleasant manner.
The combination of the elegant brass frame and the rounded glass shade offers an interesting interpretation of the Art Deco and Swedish Grace lamps...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Leif Hansen "Model 62" Sofa for Kronen Møbelfabrikken, Denmark, 1960s
By Kronen, Leif Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Leif Hansen’s Model 62 sofa is commonly referred to as the “Geisha” and was designed in 1959. This model is a strikingly elegant example of Danish modernism’s streamlined, luxurious aesthetic appeal to contemporary eyes.
This three-seater sofa is made of two types of exotic woods and dressed in a premium light fabric. Its character is created by three main elements: the visually sectioned, fully upholstered body, the wooden accents on the arms, and the distinctively shaped legs. It says a lot when a model is representative not only of a designer, but also of a manufactory. So is the case with this Geisha sofa...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Sofa in Walnut and Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leatherette, walnut, Scandinavia, 1960s
This Scandinavian Modern sofa is characterized by a simplistic, natural and timeless aesthetics. The design features a solid constructi...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Faux Leather
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Lounge Chairs in Fabric and Birch for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto Pair of 400 ‘Tank’ Armchairs in fabric upholstery and lacquered birch for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production.
Price noted is for a pair of Tank chairs in f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Red Jørgen Rasmussen Kevi Desk Chair
Located in Dronten, NL
A design icon, the Kevi task chair offers adjustable height, adjustable angle back and adjustable seat height. Surprisingly comfortable, the Kevi chair is a favorite among architects...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
$850 / item
Carl Malmsten
Berg
Three Legged Coffee Table in Burl Elmwood, Sweden, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant side table was designed by Carl Malmsten and produced by his company in Sweden in the 1960s. This is a rare variant of his iconic 'Berg' model, with a larger square top ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Elm, Burl
Markslöjd Pair of Oval Table Lamps in Solid Pine, Organic Modern, Sweden, 1960s
By Markslöjd
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking pair of table lamps was produced by the manufacturer Markslöjd in Sweden in the 1960s. The lamps are marked with the manufacturer's sticker 'Markslöjd Kinna' just below...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen
Super-Ellipse
White Dining Table
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen, 'Super-Ellipse' dining table, laminated wood, chrome-plated steel, aluminum, Denmark, design 1968
This table represents a classic piec...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Danish Dressing Table in Navy Blue Leather and Red Lacquered Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dressing table, leather, glass, wood, Denmark, 1940s.
With a dark blue leather surface with red lines this dressing table has a rare texture and appearance. The front with two stora...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Glass, Wood
Scandinavian modern rosewood tray with fish motif for Intarsia, Denmark 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Round rosewood tray, produced by Intarsia, Denmark, 1960s. Rosewood veneer with inlaid oak veneer fish motifs. Two trays available and both are in good condition with normal wear.
P...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of TR
Co Adjustable Table Lamps in Red Metal and Brass, Norway, 1960s
By Tr
Co.
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of table lamps was produced by TR & Co in Norway in the 1960s. Each lamp is signed "TR&CO" and marked with an "N" (for Norway) on the base.
The design is distinguishe...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Chaise Longue Model PK24 by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen
Located in Dronten, NL
PK24 chaise longue by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen.
This piece is part of an important collection of early Kjaerholm pieces carefully curated by an art loving couple for th...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Wall Sconces by Carl Fagerlund made by Mpr Denmark 1960
Located in Oirlo, LI
This elegant pair of wall sconces was designed by renowned Swedish designer Carl Fagerlund in collaboration with MPR Denmark. Executed in the refined Hollywood Regency style, the lam...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
$752 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Gösta Jonsson Pair of Lounge Chairs in Dark Brown Sheepskin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gösta Jonsson, pair of lounge chairs, beech, sheepskin, suede, Denmark, 1940s
A charming pair of lounge chairs by Gösta Jonsson that depart from strict geometric rigidity, instead ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Suede
Märta Blomstedt Sofa, Finland, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare sofa was designed by Märta Blomstedt and produced in Finland in the 1940s. The sofa has been fully reconditioned and newly upholstered in a w...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Birch
Scandinavian Stools in Teak and Shearling Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ottomans or stools, Scandinavia, teak, shearling upholstery, 1960s
Exhibiting a timeless blend of simplicity and functionality, these stools epitomize the understated elegance chara...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
$2,450 / item
Olav Haug Rocking Chair by Elverum Møbel, Norway, circa 1950
By Olav Haug, Elverum Mobel
Trevarefabrikk 1
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Very rare rocking chair by Olav Haug.
Designer: Olav Haug
Manufacturer: Elverum Møbel OG Trevarefabrikk
Country: Norway
Model: Rocking chair (Gyngestol) nr. 46 Fabian
Material...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
1960s Blue Surreal Top Hat
Model V298
Wall Light By Hans Agne Jakobsson
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This striking wall lamp from the 1960s is a playful and sculptural design by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, the celebrated Swedish lighting designer known for his innovative and atmospheric cr...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan Chandeliers in Brass and Frosted Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, chandeliers, model ‘127’, brass, glass, Sweden, 1950s
Designed by renowned Swedish architect and designer Hans Bergström during the 1950s for Atelj...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Extremely Rare Noboru Nakamura Bore Leather Lounge Chair with Footstool, 1970s
By Noboru Nakamura, IKEA
Located in Voorburg, NL
An extremely rare and beautiful 1970s original Noboru Nakamura leather button back lounge chair with matching footstool in chocolate brown leather. The 'Bore' called chair and stool ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Danish Conference or Large Dining Table in Mahogany and Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining or conference table, stained mahogany, pine, Denmark, 1960s
This grandiose table of Danish origin features a tripartite structure defined by clean lines and fine materials. T...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Pine
Einar Johansen Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp, Model 1071-1, Søholm, Denmark, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant ceramic table lamp was designed by Einar Johansen and produced by Søholm Stentøj in Denmark during the 1960s. The lamp is impressed with the manufacturer’s mark and mode...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric, Teak
Carl Malmsten
Redet
Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, ‘Redet’ lounge chair, stained mahogany, reupholstered in Métaphores “Eden Citrine” fabric, Sweden, design 1936, production 1937.
Crafted in 1937, the 'Redet' easy cha...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Otto Schulz Attributed Table Lamp in Birch, Brass and Linen, Sweden, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was produced in Sweden in the 1940s and is attributed to Otto Schulz’s designs for Boet, Gothenburg.
The lamp features a sculpted solid birchwood base with gent...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Carl Malmsten "Samsas" Sofa for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
“Samsas” is for many the most associated series with Carl Malmsten. The designer devoted his life to the renewal of traditional Swedish craftsmanship, inspired by Swedish country man...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Frits Henningsen Wingback Chair in Walnut and Green Rubelli Fabric, 1930s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare wingback chair was designed and made by Danish cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen in the mid-1930s. The particular model was exhibited at the 1933 exhibition held at the Industr...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Chenille, Upholstery, Walnut
Yngve Ekström Lamino Easy Chair by Swedese in Oak and Sheepskin
Sahara
Located in Tilburg, NL
Yngve Ekström Lamino easy chair by Swedese in Oak and 'Sahara' Sheepskin. New, design from 1956.
The Lamino by Yngve Ekström is one of the most ic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Hans Wegner Ox Lounge Chair AP 46 and Ottoman AP 49 by AP Stolen, Denmark 1960s
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Hans Wegner, the Ox chair AP 46 and stool AP 49 in black leather by AP-Stolen, Denmark. One of Hans Wegner’s most important chairs, this piece was created as an extension of the ideas used in the Cow Horn Chair and the Bull Horn Chair. Its Special feature is the large headrest that spreads out on each side. Combined with the wide arms, it provides sitting comfort. The Ox chair is also the essence of masculinity and was chosen for Mike Myers portrayal of Doctor Evil in Austin Powers...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Antti Nurmesniemi Lounge Chairs Designed for Hotel Palace, Finland, 1952
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare pair of lounge chairs was designed by Antti Nurmesniemi for the Palace Hotel in Helsinki in 1952. The chairs were a custom commission to furnish the lobby and other public spaces of the modernist hotel...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Birch
Annelies
Per Linnemann-Schmidt large ceramic Table Lamp for Palshus, Denmark
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large ceramic Table Lamp by Annelies & Per Linnemann-Schmidt for Palshus, Denmark, 1960s. The lamp, made of Chamotte Stoneware, is in very good condition with bright azure and green ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian pair of lounge chairs in teak and leather Westnofa Norway 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Pair of sculptural lounge chairs in solid teak and black leather, manufactured by Westnofa, Norway 1960. This unique set showcases the refined Scandinavian design language with flowi...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Upholstered Scandinavian Oak Armchair by Berga Möbler, Sweden 1940s
By Berga Mobler
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed in the early phase of what we know today as mid-century modern, this charming armchair is unique evidence of how traditional Swedish craftsmanship was brought into modernism...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Poul M. Volther for FDB Møbler Daybed in Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul M. Volther for FDB Møbler, daybed, beech, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
A simple and minimalist bed designed by Danish furniture designer Poul M. Volther. The construction is based on...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Beech
Rainer Daumiller, Extendable Dining Table, Solid Pine, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Rainer Daumiller, Extendable Dining Table, Solid Pine, Denmark, 1970s
This robust and versatile dining table, designed by Rainer Daumiller in the 1970s, embodies the warmth, honesty...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Arne Jacobsen
AJ Eklipta
450 Wall Lamp Set of 3 for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ Eklipta' 450 Wall Lamp Set of 3 for Louis Poulsen. Designed in 1959. New, current production.
AJ Eklipta was designed by Arne Jacobsen in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass
1 of the 4 Holmegaard Hanging Lamps by Michael Bang, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
This set of beautiful glass lamps from the Danish brand Holmegaard has a beautiful white color. The design is by Michael Bang, a designer whose work is highly sought after by collect...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cord, Opaline Glass
Poul Kjaerholm PK 80 daybed black leather E. Kold Christensen Denmark 1960s
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
PK 80 was one of the most sophisticated works from this period by Kjaerholm. Its striking proportions, the elegance of its materials and connections, and the beauty of the large welt...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Danish Large Oval Dining Table in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large dining or conference table, mahogany, Denmark, 1960s
This stunningly large oval or egg-shaped dining table was crafted in Denmark during the 1960s. Made from rich mahogany, th...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara for Lukkiseppo
Chaco
Lounge Chairs Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Lukkiseppo, 'Chaco' armchairs with coffee table, leather, pine, brass, rope, Finland, design 1958
We present these exquisite lounge chairs known as the Chaco c...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Leather and Wood Armchairs by Fredrik Kayser (Attr.), Norway ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Though their country has a long tradition of craftsmanship, only a handful of mid-century Norwegian designers gained the same international renown as their peers in neighbouring coun...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Black Beech Rocking Chair by Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Dronten, NL
A graceful example of Danish modern design, this rocking chair by Niels Eilersen combines sculptural elegance with everyday comfort. Crafted in Denmark during the 1960s, the chair sh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Pair of Sten Wicéns Armchairs in Pierre Frey Fabric and Elm, Sweden, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was produced by Sten Wicéns Möbelindustri in Sweden in the 1950s.
The elegant design is characterized by its rou...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Elm
Kaare Klint Sofa Model 5011 Original Cognac Leather for Rud Rasmussen Denmark
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Three-seater sofa model 5011 in original leather and eight-legged ash base. Produced by Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers, Denmark. Minor marks on the frame, patina to the leather.
Shown at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild exhibition in 1935.
Kaare Klint is widely recognized as the father of Danish modern design. It is hard to overstate his influence. He developed an entirely new analytical approach to furniture design that his students at the Danish Academy of Art would emulate for years to come, yet was also inspired by historic designs from various cultures, modernizing and re-interpreting classic pieces for new generations.
Literature: Gorm Harkær, Klintiana: “Kaare Klint”, vol.2, pg 94.
Kaare Klint (1888-1954) is regarded as the founding father of Danish Modernim. As an architect, furniture designer and leading professor at the Department of Furniture Design at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, Klint established the principles of modern Danish furniture by combining a profound appreciation of traditional construction techniques with a modernist emphasis on function and a rejection of ornaments.
Klint’s design was always based on relentless research; he never compromised. Every piece had to fulfill its purpose, be completely clear in its construction with dimensions and proportions corresponding to the human body and display materials and craftsmanship of the highest quality. Logic, often using a mathematical system of measures, and a constructive way of thinking were the foundation of Klint’s philosophy of furniture design. Like many of his contemporaries, counting Le Corbusier and Walter Gropius, he advocated standardization and functional requirements and dismissed the use of all ornamentation. But Klint realized his vision in wood and leather, using traditional craftsmen and working methods and often finding inspiration in historical models. In this way, he charted the course for an alternative Nordic Functionalism that idealized the workshop and the collaboration between furniture architects and cabinetmakers as opposed to the factory.
Kaare Klint’s first major work was a collaboration with his mentor, the architect Carl Petersen. In 1914 they were commissioned to design furniture and fixtures for Faaborg Art Museum. One of the highlights to emerge from this commission was the Faaborg chair, a light and elegant chair with clear references to classical furniture. The construction and proportions of an 18th century English Chippendale...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Ash
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Safari Chairs in Brown Canvas and Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, pair of safari chairs model 'KK47000', ash, canvas, metal, brass, leather, Denmark, designed in 1933 and produced in 1960s.
The chair shows very eleg...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Day or Single Beds in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, daybed/single beds, teak, Denmark, 1960s.
Elegant en simplistic design by Børge Mogensen. Suitable to utilize as a day bed or a single bed. Th...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Large Bruno Karlsson Speckled Ceramic Table Lamp, Ego Stengods, Sweden, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare, substantial table lamp was designed by Bruno Karlsson and produced by Ego Stengods Ateljé in Sweden during the 1960s. The lamp is signed with the manufacturer's name and t...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Hans Wegner for Getama Rare ‘GE 440’ Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Getama, lounge chair with ottoman, model ‘GE 440’, fabric, oak, lacquered steel, Denmark, design 1968–1969
This rare lounge chair and ottoman set represents an ex...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Mogens Voltelen for Niels Vodder
Copenhagen II
Lounge Chair in Oak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Voltelen for Niels Vodder, 'Copenhagen II' lounge chair, model 'MV60', oak, leather, Denmark, design 1960, made 1960s/70s
The MV60 lounge chair, also known as Copenhagen II, ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Fringe
Pendant in Silk and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden, 'Fringe' pendant light, model 'T601', brass, silk, Sweden, 1960s
This pendant lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson exempl...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Svenskt Tenn Serving Trolley in Green Lacquered Metal
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Svenskt Tenn, bar cart or serving trolley, brass, lacquered metal, Sweden, 1950s
Practical and modern bar cart by Swedish manufacturer Svenskt Tenn, made in the 1950s. This design i...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Brass and Amber Glass Wall Lights by Jakobsson, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
These stunning brass wall lights with amber glass are produced in the 1960s by Jakobsson. Design executed with a taste for excellence in craftsmanship.
Well-wired, in full working o...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hans Brattrud
Scandia
Lounge Chair in Walnut for Fjordfiesta
Located in Tilburg, NL
Hans Brattrud 'Scandia' Lounge Chair in Walnut for Fjordfiesta. Designed in 1959. New, current production.
Easy chair in laminated lacquered walnut and satin chrome swivel base. Pri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Walnut
Danish Banana Sofa in Muted Teal Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, fabric, stained wood, Denmark, 1940s
This voluptuous sofa is based on a solid construction of round shapes and curvaceous lines. The seating area and the backrest are o...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Esko Pajamies Three-Seat Cantilevered Sofa, Merva, Finland, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare three-seat sofa was designed by Esko Pajamies and produced by the Finnish company Merva in the 1960s. The rectangular shape of the seat, armrests and backrest give the chai...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Bergboms G-31 Floor Lamp in Brass, Leather and Linen, Sweden, 1940s
By Bergboms
Located in The Hague, NL
This floor lamp was produced by Bergboms in Sweden in the late 1940s. The design is model G-31, as marked on the underside of the base.
It features a striking three-legged base that...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Finn Juhl Armchair BO-46 - 1st. Original Savak Fabric Upholstery
Located in Utrecht, NL
A rare and early example of armchair model BO-46 by Finn Juhl for Bovirke Denmark. Arm chair model BO-46 was designed by Finn Juhl in 1953 based upon his earlier designed chair model...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Rare Fredrik Schriever-Abeln Sofa in Pine and Dark Green Bouclé, Sweden, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare sofa was designed by Fredrik Schriever-Abeln in the 1960s. This particular model named 'Condor' was produced in Sweden. Schriever Abeln's Condor range consisted of the...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Pine
Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair by Alf Svensson
Located in Dronten, NL
Lounge chair model Contour-Set 327 by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier AB, Sweden.
Adjustable in three different positions, very comfortable!
Marked with the original label at the...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Oak
Bertil Brisborg Table Lamp in Brass, Glazed Ceramic, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare table lamp was designed by Bertil Brisborg and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden in the late 1940s.
The design is distinguished by its circular base and centra...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
The Hunting Chair
2229 by Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Furniture 1970s
Located in The Hague, NL
The Hunting Chair 2229 by Børge Mogensen - Armchair from Fredericia Furniture
The 'Jagtstolen', designed by the popular Børge Mogensen, is synonymous with Danish design and easily ta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
$7,573 Sale Price
36% Off
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