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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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Period: 1950s
Kaare Klint "Safari" Lounge Chairs in Black Leather
Ash, Rud Rasmussen, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful pair of vintage "Safari" chairs in deeply patinated black leather and dark stained solid ash. Designed by Kaare Klint in the 1930s and manufactured by cabinetmaker Rud. Ras...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Ash
Carl Malmsten Vintage Samspel Sofa in Mohair Velvet 1950s
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten - Samspel Sofa, 1956
The Samspel sofa was designed in 1956 and first produced by AB Record in Bollnäs, Sweden. It is one of the finest pieces to be designed by Malmste...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Velvet, Beech
ASEA, modernist table lamp E1145, brass, Scandinavian design, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Forserum, SE
A modernist table lamp, model E1145, produced by the Swedish manufacturer ASEA Belysning in the 1950s. It features a strict geometric base supporting a lamp holder fitted with a coun...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Henning Kjaernulf model 62 dining table teak Soro Stolefabrik Denmark 1958
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Exceptional Model 62 dining table designed by Henning Kjærnulf and produced by Soro Stolefabrik in Denmark, circa 1960. A refined example of Danish craftsmanship, the piece beautiful...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Bronze sculpture "Kosmiskt Rum" by Bengt Amundin Sweden 1955
Located in Hägersten, SE
Sculpture titled "Kosmiskt rum" by Swedish artist Bengt Amundin. Made from patinated bronze standing on a base of solid teak. Made in 1955 and signed with artist initial B.A and 19/...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Alf Svensson, modernist pendant lamp, opal glass, Bergboms, Sweden, 1950s
By Alf Svensson, Bergboms
Located in Forserum, SE
An eye-catching pendant lamp designed by Alf Svensson for the renowned Swedish lighting manufacturer Bergboms in 1953. This exquisite design features a minimalist aesthetic, with thr...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Brass Chandeliers with Smoked Glass Globes by Holger Johansson for Westal
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Striking and sculptural, these Westal chandeliers features a dramatic cluster design composed of smoked glass globes mounted on a warm polished brass frame. The multi-tiered structur...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Modern Ceiling Light by Paavo Tynell, Finland, 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant white lacquered brass ceiling lamp by Paavo Tynell, with a streamlined shade perforated with small holes. The underside of the lamp has a glass shade that covers the light so...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist Paradiset Sofa Scandinavian Midcentury
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very elegant Swedish sofa model "Paradise" designer by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist's in the 1950's. This model is most often found with a fixed cushion while this has loose down filled ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool
Large Swedish Stump Chair
Kubbstol
ca 1950
Located in Farsta, SE
Large Swedish Stump Chair 'Kubbstol' ca 1950
Made of solid pine.
Heigth: 93 cm/36.6 inch
Depth: 52 cm/20.4 inch
Width: 57 cm/22.4 inch
Seat Heigth: 47 cm/18.5 inch
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Large Blue Ceramic Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large blue ceramic bowl from Rörstrand, Sweden, designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane in the 1950s. The bowl is in excellent condition except from ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Borge Mogensen for FDB Mobler Shaker Dining Table C18, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful shaker dining table C18, designed in 1947 by Borge Mogensen for FDB Mobler, with beech veneered top, solid beech legs and brass hardware. Table comes with a matching 18.5" ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Beech
Carl Malmsten Pair of
Farmor
Armchairs in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of 'Farmor' armchairs, designed by Carl Malmsten in 1956. Produced by O.H. Sjögren in Sweden, 1950s. Recently reupholstered in honey sheepskin.
Dimensions:
Height: 103 cm / 40....
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Rare Jørgen Magnussen for Peder Pedersen Custom-Made Dining Table in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Magnussen for Peder Pedersen, rare dining table, pine, lacquered wood, Denmark, circa 1957
A presumably unique dining table (ca. 1957), designed by Jørgen Magnussen, and craf...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Pine
Borge Mogensen Desk
Chair Oak Soborg Mobler Denmark 1954 Writing Table
Located in Basel, BS
Børge Mogensen desk, model 132 for Søborg Møbelfabrik.
The writing desk was first published in the 1954 Søborg catalogue, the here offered model w...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
ASEA mid-century wall lamp by Bo Råman, brass oak
glass, Sweden 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A mid-century modernist wall lamp designed by Bo Råman and produced by the Swedish lighting manufacturer ASEA Belysning in the 1950s. Crafted from brass, it features a bowl-shaped gl...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Blue Olof Ottelin
Jumbo
Armchair, Keravan Stockmann Finland, Late 1950s
By Olof Ottelin, Dedar
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare armchair was designed by Olof Ottelin in 1958. The model was named 'Jumbo' and was produced under model number 174 by Keravan Stockmann in Finland. The Jumbo was not only O...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Linen, Beech
Finnish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, glass and opaline glass wall light designed and produced in Finland, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 16” H x 13.25 ” W x 5“D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.12...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pendant, Valinte Oy, 1950s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pendant, manufactured by Valinte Oy, 1950s. Opaline glass shades with brass frame. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Swedish Sculptural Dresser, William Hinn
Located in Riverdale, NY
Wonderful curved and sculptural dresser or credenza from the 1950s Sweden with an exposed biomorphic frame of exquisitely hand-sculpted solid walnut...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Seat height 16”
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Hand-painted Pendant, Gunnel Nyman, Idman Oy, 1950s
By Gunnel Nyman, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Hand-painted pendant, designed by Gunnel Nyman, manufactured by Idman Oy, 1950s. Glass, fabric and brass. Hand-painted flowers. Upholstered with quality model Manor -fabric by Laurit...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Chandelier, Itsu Oy, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Chandelier, manufactured by Itsu Oy, Finland, 1950s. Brass frame, crystal details, opaline glass shades. Marked. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Swedish Modern ASEA Five Arm Chandelier in Brass, Oak and Silk, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking five-arm chandelier was produced by ASEA in Sweden in the early 1950s. An excellent example of Swedish Modern lighting design, it showcases a refined blend of materials...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Lounge Chair, Wood, Sheepskin, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and shearling lounge chair attributed to Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, 1950s.
For reference study model "Mikki" for Puunveisto Oy - Träsnideri Ab, Finland.
Arm Height...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Lisa Johansson-Papé Ceiling Pendant 61-347 Glass, Brass
White, Orno 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
This iconic UFO-shaped ceiling pendant designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape, was highly popular in 1950s Finland and remains a sought-after piece today. Found in both public buildings and...
Category
1950s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Leather Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Limited Anniversary Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
This iconic swivelling lounge chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen 1958 for the SAS Royal Copenhagen Hotel in Denmark and is one of the most famous chairs in the world recognized by d...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
$9,223 Sale Price
20% Off
Valinte OY, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier produced by Valinte OY, Finland, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.5” H x 17” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25“ H x 3.5” Diame...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Floor Lamp Model "Ihanne"/ "Senator", Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Floor Lamp Model "Ihanne"/ "Senator", designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1950s. Imitation leather (kerni) frame, brass details, painted metal lampshade. Good v...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Model 1001 Floral Flush Mount, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1940/1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare model 1001 hand-painted flush mount, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1940/1950s. Frosted opaline glass shade with hand-painted flower details. Brass. G...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish Mid Century Hans-Agne Jakobsson T-642 Copper Ceiling Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare small Swedish mid century ceiling or window lamp pendant in patinated copper by Hans-Agne Jakobsson produced in Sweden, 1950s. In good original condition with beautiful patina f...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
Iconic Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase Model. 3030 in Deep Green, Iittala 1950s
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto entered and won a competition held at the Karhula-Iittala glass factory that was organized for the 1937 Paris World Fair. The year was 1936 and Aalto´s entry was called `Eskimoerindens skinnbuxa` or `Eskimo Woman`s Leather Trousers` . The entry comprised of a number of different free-formed vases and bowls that came in different shapes and sizes.
The most famous of Aalto´s glass designs is exactly this so called `Savoy` vase, as it was part of the Savoy restaurant`s original interior design that was done by the Aalto couple.
Winning the competition marked the beginning of a succesful breakthrough for Alvar Aalto in addition to his other accomplishments as a world famous architect.
The early vases by Aalto are extremely sought after collectible´s gems that fetch incredible prices every now and then in auctions worldwide. We have seen them in a number of different colors, mainly clear glass, green, brown, and blue. This vase is fully signed Alvar Aalto and is in good condition.
This vase is signed Alvar Aalto 3030...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Gunnar Ander Small Candelabra Brass Ystad Metall Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brass and metal candelabra designed by Gunnar Ander and produced by Ystad-Metall, Sweden, 1950s.
fits 0.45” diameter candles
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage "Papa Bear" Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Iconic “Papa Bear” lounge chair by Hans J. Wegner, in a wide, comfortable design upholstered in light grey Kvadrat fabric. Handles with oak details at the ends.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
1960s, Danish 3-seater sofa, green furniture wool, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Original green furniture wool, oak wood legs, brass springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactu...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Oak
Paavo Tynell Outside Copper Wall Lamp Model 7307 for Idman, circa 1950
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Strong patinated copper wall lamp design by Paavo Tynell and edited by Idman in the 50's. The wall lamp has been originally designed to be used outside but can also easily be used in...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Copper
Rare Hand-Painted Flush Mount Model 1001, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare hand-painted flush mount model 1001, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1950s. Marked. Frosted opaline glass shade with hand-painted leaves. Brass details...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in an elegant apple form with a cylinder neck. Offwhite hare’s fur glaze with light brown nuances.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Alvar Aalto Cabinet Model. 810 in Birch, Artek 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare cabinet model 810 designed by Alvar Aalto and manufactured by Artek in Finland in the 1950s. Very minimal and sleek design, perfect for almost any interior. The item is in ver...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch
Large Model K5-40 Flush Mount, Idman Oy, 1950s
By Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model K5-40 flush mount, manufactured by Idman Oy, 1950s. Reupholstered with model Manor -fabric by Lauritzon, brass details. Manufacturer's mark. Good vintage condition, minor patin...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
1950
s Lounge Chair Model 4410 Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful very dynamic designed lounge chair by Folke Ohlsson made in Denmark for Fritz Hansen in the late 1950s. High quality lounge chair characterized by a stylish timeless design...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Parchment, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, teak and off-white parchment paper wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11.5"H x 4.125"W x 5.5"D
Back Plate Dimensi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Model Domus Chairs, Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of four model Domus chairs, designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1950s. Birch. The chairs are refinished. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. The chairs a...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch
Nanna Ditzel ND93 Vintage Danish Rosewood Desk 1950s
Located in London, England
This iconic writing desk was designed by Nanna Ditzel and produced by master cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen in Vejen, Denmark in 1955. It remains one of Ditzel's most sought after and ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Grete Jalk Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Design Teak Bookcases, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design teak bookcases set designed by Grete Jalk and produced by P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, movable vertical partition...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
$6,917 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy
5066
Table Lamp in Perforated Brass and Straw
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, table lamp, model '5066', brass, beech, straw, Finland, 1950s
This eccentric table lamp is a visual pleasure in many senses and is designed by the visiona...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Arnold Wiigs Fabrikker, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass chandelier produced by Arnold Wiigs Fabrikker, Norway, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.5” H x 24” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 4” H x 4” diameter
Stem length: 1...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Lisa Johansson-Pape `Ihanne` Table Lamps in Brass
Leather, Orno 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of impressive table lamps with solid brass shades designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape and manufactured by Orno In Finland in the middle of the 20th century. The leather on these h...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Danish Palshus Tall Table Lamp Brown Haresfur Glaze with Shade, Modern 1950s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Midcentury budded table lamp from Danish Palshus with brown haresfur glaze.
The lamp was designed by Per Linnemann-Schmidt and produced circa 1950s.
Included is a new lampshade desi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Outstanding Finn Juhl Rosewood and Silver Inlay "Judas" Dining Table, Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
An extremely rare and exceptional mid-century Danish Modern "Judas" extension dining table. This iconic table was designed by Finn Juhl, expertly produced by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, and retailed by Illums Bolighus of Copenhagen, Denmark. The table features an expandable oval top in stunning book-matched Brazilian rosewood, with round silver inlays, floating on a sculptural base with tapered solid rosewood legs. Made in Denmark, circa 1950s.
Branded manufacturer’s mark to underside: "Cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, Copenhagen Denmark, Design: Finn Juhl."
Measures: 71"W x 47.25"D x 28.25"H. Extends up to 114.5"W with two 21.75" leaves.
Professionally restored. Excellent condition.
Along with Hans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen and Børge Mogensen, Finn Juhl was one of the great masters of mid-20th-century Danish design. Juhl was the first among that group to have his work promoted overseas, bringing the character of the nation’s furnishings — and the inherent principles of grace, craftsmanship and utility on which they were based — to an international audience. A stylistic maverick, Juhl embraced expressive, free-flowing shapes in chair and sofa designs much earlier than his colleagues, yet even his quietest pieces incorporate supple, curving forms that are at once elegant and ergonomic.
Juhl quickly won a following for such signature designs as the supremely comfortable Chieftan lounge chair, the biomorphic Baker sofa, and this Judas table, ornamented with stylish inlaid silver plaquettes.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Silver
Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE Möbler
Samso
Lounge Chair, Sweden, ca. 1958
Located in Prague, New Town
Ib Kofod-Larsen for OPE Möbler (Olof Persson Fåtöljindustri), ‘Samso’ lounge chair, brown aniline leather, rosewood, Sweden, ca. 1958.
This rare lounge chair was designed by famed D...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Paavo Tynell ‘Umbrella’ Table Lamp Model 5061 in Brass and Glass, Taito, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Karis, Nyland
A refined and atmospheric table lamp by Paavo Tynell, Model 5061, produced by Taito Oy in the 1950s. Known among collectors as the “Umbrella Lamp,” this design showcases Tynell’s sig...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Nils Landberg, Sommerso Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass Sommerso vase designed by Nils Landberg and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, 1950s
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Brass
Synthetic Textile Flush Mount, Model K5-40, Idman, 1950s
By Idman Oy, Gunnel Nyman
Located in Karis, Nyland
Elegant mid-century Model K5-40 ceiling light by Idman, Finland, 1950s. The design features a pleated synthetic textile diffuser stretched over a metal frame with decorative brass tr...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Scandinavian Modern Pendant, Itsu, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern pendant, manufactured by Itsu, 1950s. Brass frame, opaline glass shades, plastic flower details. Marked. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Fog
Mørup, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog
Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass wall light, designed and produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 14” H x 3.125” W x 5.5“ D
Back Plate Dimensions...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
1950s Danish Cabinetmaker Sofa in Oak with Wool, Attributed to Frits Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant cabinetmaker sofa crafted in solid oak and upholstered in wool fabric with classic stripes. Produced in Denmark during the 1950s, the piece reflects the high level of craftsm...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Oak
Swedish Modern Triple Pendant Lamp with Elevator Function, 1950s
Located in Värmdö, SE
Swedish Modern Triple Pendant Lamp with Elevator Function 1950s.
Rare Swedish triple pendant lamp with an elevator function in brass. The lamp is in good original condition with onl...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair Teak Nightstands Bedside Tables by Carlström
Co from Sweden 1950
s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful pair teak nightstands / bedside tables with drawer and magazine rack on beech legs from the 1950s.
The night stands are made by Carlstr...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,710 Sale Price / set
26% Off
Brass and Teak Floor Lamp Model G-012 by Eje Ahlgren for Bergboms, Sweden, 1950s
By Bergboms, Eje Ahlgren
Located in Karis, Nyland
A refined floor lamp by Eje Ahlgren for Bergboms, Sweden, model G-012. The design combines a solid teak stem with brass detailing and a circular brass base. Its pleated fabric shade ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Scandinavian Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, lighting, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Hans J. Wegner, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Rörstrand, and Rug
Kilim. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $12 and tops out at $350,000 while the average work can sell for $2,339.
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