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
Bruno Karlsson Ceramic Table Lamp, Ego Stengods, Sweden, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare 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 the designer's...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Sven Staaf Easy Chair in Pierre Frey Linen and Elm, Almgren
Staaf, Sweden 1953
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare easy chair was designed by Sven Staaf in the early 1950s. This particular model number 1765 was manufactured by Almgren & Staaf in Helsingborg, Sw...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Elm
Hans J Wegner Dining Room Set 8 CH29 Sawbuck Chairs
AT 310 Table
Located in Oirlo, LI
Transform your dining experience with this exquisite
Complete Dining Room Set, featuring 8 CH29 Sawbuck Chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, and a vintage AT 3...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
$22,248 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Sculptural Table Lamp in Teak Wood and Ivory Drum Shade, Denmark, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking table lamp was produced in Denmark in the 1960s. Sculptural organic lamp body in solid teak wood. The new tapered drum shade was ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Paavo Tynell for Taito Pendant Lamp Model ‘9060’ in Brass
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, pendant lamp, model ‘9060’, brass, satin glass, Finland, design 1950/52
Finnish designer Paavo Tynell designed the lamp '9060' for the Secretary-General's...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Brass 9-armed Chandelier, Sweden, circa 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare, brass nine-armed chandelier was created in what we now call “the golden age of Scandinavian design”. Swedish designers were masters of lighting, designing some of the most...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik Dining Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, dining chair, model '77', fabric, teak, Denmark, 1959
Gracefully streamlined, the dining chair model 77, designed by the Danish maste...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Scandinavian Wall Light in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall light, copper, Scandinavia, 1960s
A stunning and well-executed wall light of the 1960s made in Scandinavia. The manufacturer used copper for this specific design that obtained ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
Arne Vodder for Bovirke Chaise Longue in Patinated Cognac Leather
By Bovirke, Arne Vodder
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Bovirke, chaise longue, leather, beech, Denmark, 1950s.
Chaise longue designed by Arne Vodder for Bovirke in the 1950s. This chaise longue has an open frame in blond...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Beech
Orrefors Pendant in Etched, Diagonal Checkered Glass, Swedish Modern, 1950s
By Orrefors
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking glass pendant was produced in Orrefors, Sweden, in the 1950s.
The design features a sandblasted glass shade in a matte, translucent frosted white color. The geometric,...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Rainer Daumiller Set of Eight Armchairs in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, set of eight dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s
These armchairs by Danish designer Rainer Daumiller have multiple stunning features. The viv...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Very Large Paavo Tynell for Idman Monumental Chandelier in Brass Opal Glass
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Idman, grand chandelier, lacquered steel, opal glass, brass, Finland, 1963
This substantial chandelier, measuring 155 cm/61.02 in. in width, is designed by the accl...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Scandinavian Cabinetmaker Sofa, Scandinavia 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Scandinavian two-seater sofa recalls the peak of Nordic Mid-Century Modern design. Thanks to its curved shape and slim, tapered legs, this two-seater is exceptionally ...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Modern Clam Chair in White Teddy Fabric and Beech, 1940s
By Philip Arctander, Arnold Madsen
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare 'clam' chair was produced by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the late 1940s.
The design is characterized by rounded lines that flow organically from the backrest to the sides an...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Faux Fur, Beech
Remarkable Dining Table by Danish Cabinetmaker in Teak and Maple
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cabinetmaker, dining table, maple, teak, Denmark, 1940s
This stand-out dining table was designed by a Danish furniture maker, whose identity is unfortunately not yet known. The desi...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple, Teak
PK61 Poul Kjaerholm E. Kold Christensen Marble Scandinavian Mid Century Modern
Located in Dronten, NL
Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen PK61 occasional table, white honed marble and matte chrome steel, made in Denmark, designed in 1955.
Marked with E. Kold Christensen logo in th...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Steel
Poul Volther Sofa / Daybed in Oak and Pierre Frey Fabric, Gemla, Sweden, 1955
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare daybed / sofa was designed by Poul Volther and produced by Gemla Fabrikers AB in Sweden, 1955. This particular model was named Diva and numbered 981. The base is in solid oak wood and can be folded down to create a (day)bed. The cushions have been completely renewed and are upholstered in a striking pink and white jacquard fabric...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Cotton, Jacquard, Wood, Oak
Exceptional Ludvig Sturm Solid Oak Sideboard, Inrednings-Kompaniet Malmö, 1948
By Ludvig Sturm
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional sideboard was designed by Ludvig Sturm and produced by Inrednings-Kompaniet AB in Malmö, Sweden in 1948.
The sideboard is entirely made of solid oak wood. The exte...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Elsa Gullberg Armchair in Taupe Velvet and Elm, Sweden, Late 1930s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare armchair was produced by AB Elsa Gullberg in the late 1930s. The organically shaped arms of the chair and the carved, tapered legs give the chair a sculptural and modern feel. The chair is upholstered in a taupe/grayish velvet fabric, the legs are in solid elm wood.
This design was exhibited at several important exhibitions at the time: Liljevalchs, Stockholm 1936, Paris World Fair 1937 and at Vi Bo in Ribbershus, 1938. The architects Rolf Engströmer...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Elm
White Oak Side Table "Casino" By Sven Engström
Gunnar For Tingströms. 1960s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern side table from the 1960s, model “Casino”, designed by Sven Engström & Gunnar Myrstrand and produced by Tingströms in Sweden.
Crafted from solid oak wit...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Harald Notini Chandelier in Brass and Marbled Glass, Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1927
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking four arm chandelier was designed by Harald Notini and produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik in Sweden, circa 1927. This particular model numbered 6316 is a great example of the unique Swedish Grace style of this period.
The striking design consists of four marbled glass shades with a slightly undulating, scalloped rim. The shades are attached to brass holders with a serrated shape, connected to the centre by brass arms in a beautiful curved shape. The sphere shaped centre of the fixture with serrated decorative details throughout, with a separate hanging sphere attached to the lowest part of the lamp. This hanging sphere can be easily removed if desired.
The fixture is entirely executed in nickel plated brass which has developed a beautiful and natural patina over time.
A striking and extremely rare example of Swedish Grace lighting...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Rare Nanna Ditzel Coffee Table in Maple Wood for Brdr. Kruger, Denmark, 1980s
Located in Hellouw, NL
An unparalleled coffee table by the legendary Danish designer Nanna Ditzel for BRDR. Kruger from the 1980s. This design was mainly due to Grete Jalk's role in reviving the joinery ex...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple
Hans Wegner Rocking Chair Model J16 in Painted Beech with Woven Paper Cord Seat
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Wonderful model J16 rocking chair by the Scandinavian Hans Wegner for FDB Møbler, designed in 1944. This original black version has its completely genuine and vintage look. This wond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Beech
Reupholstered Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chair in Ocher Yellow and Red Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chair, wood, velvet, Denmark, 1950s
These 1950s Danish modern chairs present a form that feels simultaneously grounded and buoyant. The backrests curve in a continuou...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Gunnar Borg Green and Teal Striped Ceramic Table Lamp, Sweden, 1960s
By Gunnar Borg
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Gunnar Borg and produced in the 1960s by his own ceramic workshop, Gunnars Keramik, in Höganäs, Sweden. The piece is signed on the bottom of the ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Fabric
Danish Square Coffee Table in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, teak, Denmark, 1950s
This simplistic coffee table is crafted from teak, originating in Denmark and dating back to the 1950s. The design showcases clean lines and minim...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Exceptional
Heart
Chair in Purple Mohair, Brøndbyøster Møbel, Denmark, 1953
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare chair was produced by the Danish company Brøndbyøster Møbel & Trævarefabrik A/S in 1953. The model was aptly named 'Hjertestolen' which is Danish for 'Heart C...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Carl Cunningham Cole Ceramic Floor Lamp, Algutsboda, Sweden, 1983
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare ceramic floor lamp was designed by British ceramic artist Carl Cunningham Cole. The piece was produced in 1983 in his own workshop located in Algutsboda, Swed...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Fabric
Table Lamp by Olof Heijke, Green Lacquered Wood and Nickel, Sweden, circa 1930s
Located in The Hague, NL
Very rare table lamp designed and produced by Olof Heijke in Stockholm, Sweden, circa 1930s. The lamp retains the original manufacturer’s stamp on the underside of the base.
The des...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Nickel
White Paavo Tynell Pendant, Model K2-10, Idman, Finland, 1955
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in The Hague, NL
A rare white pendant designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Idman in 1955. The model number is K2-10/ N-9241. The conical shade is made of a white matte opal glass, resulting in a ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Henrik Blomqvist Tall Brass Table Lamp, Stilarmatur Tranås, Sweden, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking tall table lamp was designed by Henrik Blomqvist and produced by the Swedish manufacturer Stilarmatur Tranås in the 1960s. The lamp is marked with the manufacturers lab...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Green DL/30 table lamps by Linnemann-Schmidt for Palshus, 1960s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A pair of Model DL/30 table lamps made by Annelise and Per Linnemann-Schmidt for Palshus in the 1960s. The colour of both handmade decorated lamps is Green with Blue details. They ha...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Clay, Pottery
Frits Henningsen Sofa in Walnut and Pink Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Frits Henningsen, sofa, walnut, pink fabric, Denmark, 1930s
This classic sofa was designed and produced by master cabinet maker Frits Henningsen around the 1930s. The basic design i...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Jørgen Høj for Niels Vitsøe Long Coffee Table in Oak and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Høj for Niels Vitsøe, coffee table model '157', oak, steel, Denmark, 1961
A sizeable functional coffee table designed by Jørgen Høj...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Stig Johnsson Swedish Modern Table Lamp in Solid Pine, Smålandsslöjd, 1970s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Stig Johnsson and produced by Smålandsslöjd in Värnamo, Sweden, during the 1970s. The lamp retains its original manufacturer’s stamp to the under...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Linen, Pine
Important Poul Volther Freestanding Sofa, Cabinetmaker Erhard Rasmussen, 1952
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare freestanding sofa was designed by Poul Volther and produced by the cabinetmaker Erhard Rasmussen in Denmark. This exact sofa was presented at The Copenhagen C...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Kai Ruokonen Three Arm Pendant Light in Brass, Lynx, Finland, Early 1970s
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare three arm pendant light was designed by Kai (Kari) Ruokonen in the early 1970s. The lamp was produced by the Finnish ma...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Bar Cart
Located in Dronten, NL
Sculptural two-tier maple serving cart with beautiful textured glass top on three metal casters.
Made in Sweden, 1960s, with solid maple spherical handle.
Scandinavian Modern is a...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan Wall Light in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, wall lamp, variation on model '1006A', patinated copper, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish designer Hans Bergström designed this wall light in the 1940s. As fo...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
Paul Boman Wingback Chair in Pearl Bouclé Fabric and Beech, Finland, 1940s
By Paul Boman
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare armchair was designed by Paul Boman and produced by his company Oy Paul Boman AB in Finland in the 1940s. The design offers a nice contrast between the curved lines of the ...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
Rare Ib Kofod-Larsen "Trol" Sideboard for Ab Säffle Möbelfabrik, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Ib Kofod-Larsen was one of the pioneers of the Danish modern in the 1950s. Rather than a regional phenomenon, Kofod-Larsen saw Scandinavian design as part of international modernism, and he became one of the best-selling Danish architects in the United States in the 1950s. This rare palisander sideboard was produced by Swedish manufacturer Säffle Möbelfabrik...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan Wall Light in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, wall lamp, variation on model '1006A', patinated copper, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish designer Hans Bergström designed this wall light in the 1940s. As fo...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
Rainer Daumiller Stool / Side Table in Pine, Hirtshals Savværk, Denmark, 1970s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking stool was designed by Rainer Daumiller and produced by Hirtshals Savværk in Denmark, 1970s. The design is marked by the circular base and seat and the slightly tapered ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Grace Brass Table Lamp by C.G. Hallberg, Sweden, Early 1930s
By CG Hallberg
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking table lamp was produced by the C.G. Hallberg company in the 1930s. The decorative design is characterized by the bell-shaped body in solid patinated brass. Circular bas...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bröderna Anderssons Lounge Chair in Teak and Light Blue Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bröderna Anderssons, lounge chair, velvet, teak, Denmark, 1950s
A deep dark frame in wood curves around the seat and backrest. The chair is upholstered in a soft blue velvet that is...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Teak
"Lilla Eva" Chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Lilla Eva” model is from the timeless and iconic Paradise Collection, which was created by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist during her time as a designer at Nordiska Kompaniet. The nam...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Gilbert Marklund Pine Table
Benches for Furusnickarn, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Gilbert Marklund Pine Table & Benches for Furusnickarn, Sweden, 1970s
This striking pine dining set was designed by Gilbert Marklund for Furusnickarn in Sweden during the 1970s. Com...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Set of Monica Backstrom for Kosta Boda Mushrooms, 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions:
From left to right 1st photo:
White : 11cm diameter , 6cm Height
Blue : 10,5cm Height 7,5cm Diameter
Brown: 16cm Heigth , 12cm Diameter
White: 13cm Height, 10,5cm Diamete...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Exceptional Hans Asplund Armchair, Walnut and Leather, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1955
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare armchair was designed by Hans Asplund around 1955. Asplund designed the chair for the beauty salon at the Nordiska Kompaniet department store on Hamngatan in Stockholm. The chair was reportedly produced solely for the salon in a few examples, please see the last 2 images of the listing to view the chairs in their original interior. Adding to the historical importance of this particular chair on offer is the fact that it comes from the private collection of Hans Asplund himself.
The design is marked by the beautiful, sculptural frame, which has been entirely executed in solid walnut wood. The curved lines of the armrests, the legs and the backrest give the design a refined and elegant appearance. The seat, backrest and armrest are upholstered in brown leather.
The chair is in very good, restored condition.
Provenance:
Architect Hans Asplund (1921-1994).
Thence by descent to his son, diplomat and UN ambassador Bo Asplund (1950-2024).
Thence by descent to the previous owner.
Literature:
Ingegerd Henschen & Stig Blomberg, "Svenskt Möbellexikon", Förlagshuset Norden AB 1961, pp. 162-163.
Filippo Alison...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Vintage ikea table / wall lamp Löv by Knut Hagberg
Marianne Hagberg balloon
By IKEA
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 12 cm Height , 20 cm Width , 18cm Height
Condition: Good
Material: Plastic
Color: Yellow, green
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Danish Four Seat Sofa in Teak and Moss Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Typical Scandinavian Modern sofa with modest yet striking lines. The triangular silhouette of the armrests underlines the modern dimensions of thi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Teak Coffee Table Cicade Design
Located in DE MEERN, UT
I was inspired by the ingenious ways in which evolution solves problems. In this constantly evolving and brutaly competitive world, one could argue that nature is experimenting with new ways to survive through mutations. After some topological insect wing research, I found an ideal subject called the Neotibicen Pruinosus, a species of Cicada. This organisme has beautifull, light and strong wings structures meant to be recreated into my design.
Almost all wood used in this piece is repurposed from an old family table. That table was made out of solid good quality Teak. for the wing structure I laminated teak veneer with epoxy and carbon fibre. The translucent table...
Category
2010s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Teak
Hans Wegner drop-leaf dining table in beach and teak Denmark 1950
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Rare drop-leaf dining table designed by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark 1950. This elegant piece features a refined combination of solid beech legs and a teak veneered top, showcasing Wegner...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Beech, Teak
Nordic Mid-Century Two-Seater Sofa, Scandinavia ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
While a sofa with a rounded shape is not ground-breaking, it has typically been reserved for people who could afford to choose an artistic style over a practical one. That is, until ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vilhelm Lauritzen
VL38
Wall Sconce for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL38' Wall Sconce for Louis Poulsen. Designed in 1930. New, current production.
VL38 wall lamp is based on the original design of the VL38 table...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Kaare Klint Sofa # 5011 in Original Cognac Leather Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1940s
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Two-seater sofa model 5011 in original cognac leather and six-legged mahogany base. Produced by Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers, Denmark. Minor marks on the frame, patina to the leather. Back covered in original canvas.
Shown at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild exhibition in 1935. Signed with manufacturer’s label to underside: (Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier).
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 chair was also clearly visible in the famous Red Chair, designed in 1927 for the lecture hall at The Museum of Arts and Crafts (now Design Museum Denmark), but with its straight back deprived of all unnecessary decoration and its beautiful Niger leather, the Red Chair was far from an imitation. Other important works include The Propeller Stool (1927), The ‘Mix Chair’ designed in collaboration with his pupil Edvard Kindt-Larsen in 1930, the Safari Chair (1930), The Deck Chair (1939 and The Church Chair designed in 1936 for the Bethlehem Church in Copenhagen. Also noteworthy are Klint’s well-proportioned cabinets and wardrobes...
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