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: Mid-20th Century
Lounge chair
Inca
by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Exclusive lounge chair designed by renowned Swedish designer Arne Norell for his own company during the 1970s.
The “Inca” model is spacious and exceptionally comfortable, featuring ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Beech
A pair of glass vases - Bengt Orup "Tona" - 1950s - Johansfors, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of vases of model "Tona" which is Swedish for "Fades", the vases fades from transparent in to Blue at the top. They are designed and produced at Johansfors by Bengt Orup that ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
$528 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Set of four Niels Moller model 71 dining chairs with original wool upholstery
Located in Liberty, NY
Fantastic set of four Niels Otto Moller model 71 dining chairs with their original and rare orange wool upholstered seats. Expertly crafted in stunning dark old growth teak, they are...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
Danish Mid Century Modern Stokke Lounge Chair in Rosewood Suede
Aliminum
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Uncommon lounge chair designed by Jens Quistgaard for Nissen Langaa in Denmark circa 1960's. Features a rosewood & aluminum frame with original olive suede cushions. All in all in gr...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Forsyth Bespoke Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman in California Sheepskin
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our authentic, upcylced Egg Chairs are some of our most popular designs.
This egg chai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin
Poul Henningsen "PH 2/2" Mid Century Brass Amber Pendant by Louis Poulsen, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare and early Danish mid century modern ceiling lamp pendant in patinated brass with a complete and original set of amber colored shades including the often missing bottom bo...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid century Danish teak sideboard - credenza by Bernhard Pedersen
Located in Liberty, NY
Stunning mid century Danish teak credenza by Bernhard Pedersen - beautifully crafted with sliding tambour doors, sculpted trim, door handles, and legs all made with dark richly toned...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
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
Beautiful pair of mid century danish teak 3 drawer nightstands by Nils Jonsson
By Nils Jonsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful pair of teak mid century modern 3 drawer nightstands made in Denmark. Designed by Nils Jonsson for HJN Mobler. Square body and plinth base. Single cubby and lower 3 drawers...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Pair of Stoneware Table Lamps by Palshus, Denmark, 1960s
By Palshus
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful pair of vintage stoneware table lamps made in the 1960s at the Palshus stoneware workshop in Denmark. Design by Esben Klint. Made in chamotte stoneware clay with a subtle l...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, model 2212
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa with original red brown leather upholstery.
Legs of oak.
Model 2212, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Matching three seater
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Vintage Swedish Pine Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Solid pine wood Swedish Modern table lamp by Markslöjd in the 1970s. Clear lacquer accentuating the textures and colors of the wood.
Wired for EU and US use with switch on cord.
Or...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Pine
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
Pair of Mid Century Scandinavian modern Bentwood Black Leather Lounge chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Pair of Mid Century Scandinavian modern Black Leather Beech bentwood lounge chairs by Skippers Mobler. Tags on back and underneath. Very clean chair with light beech bentwo...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Beech
$2,880 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Brown Faded Leather sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern light reddish Brown Faded Leather sofa in by Stouby. Great design and shape 3 seat sofa that sits on 4 Square teak wood legs. Good vintage cond...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Danish Mid Century Modern Sideboard in Dark Stained Oak, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Elegant low-profile dark stained oak sideboard, featuring a beautifully carved front and ample storage space. Made in the style of Henning Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik in the 1960s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
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
Danish Mid Century Modern, Large Dining Table in Pine, Tage Poulsen, 1970s
By Tage Poulsen
Located in Odense, DK
This Danish mid-century modern extendable table is made from solid pine and features a warm, rich patina that highlights its natural wood grain. Crafted in the 1970s and Designed by ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
GAB, Vase, Bronze, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A bronze vase designed and produced by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Danish Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Mobler
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of six matching dining chairs designed by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Mobler, made in Denmark circa 1960's.
The chairs feature solid teak frames, with tweed upholst...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
$2,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
Ceramic Tile Teak Table Vintage Scandinavian Tue Poulsen Haslev Møbelsnedkeri
By Tue Poulsen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Ceramic and Teak Coffee Table by Tue Poulsen, signed.
Tue Poulsen is a highly acclaimed Danish ceramicist, artist, and designer, born in 1939. Known for his prolific studio practice...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware bowl with amazing blue hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s.
Great condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Cabinet “Lövåsen” by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A rare cabinet produced by Åby Möbelfabrik in Sweden during the 1940s. The model “Lövåsen” belongs to the sportstugemöbel (cabin furniture) tradition — characterized by functional si...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Scandinavian Lounge Chairs in Original Mohair
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of sculptural danish lounge chairs crafted with solid wood frames, covered in the original mohair over hand tied copper springs. The curved button-tufted back offers an excellen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mohair
Large Expandable Alvar Aalto Wooden Dining Table Model 92, 1940s, Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is a beautiful extending table model 92 by Alvar Aalto from 1940s. The body of the table is solid birch. The surface of the table is laminated by oak veneer. An extension leaf t...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch, Oak
ASEA, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabrc glass chandelier designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Vintage lampshades in fair condition.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 26.0"H x 15.0"W x 15.0"...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
4 Rosewood Model 31 Danish Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Danish Mid Century Modern dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen, made in Denmark by Shou Andersen Mobelfabrik, circa 1960's. The chairs feature sculptural, architectural ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Naugahyde, Rosewood
Otto Schulz, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in High Point, NC
A green fabric and wood lounge chair or slipper chair designed by Otto Schulz and produced by Boet, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Minor scuffing on legs and feet.
Fabric shows wear.
Tuft butt...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Pair of Petite Danish Modern Single-Drawer Floating Nightstands in Rosewood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of suspended/wall-mounted nightstands or bedside tables in rosewood (ca. 1960s, Denmark).
Minimal, elegant form with trapezoidal surfaces floating above single drawers.
Two meta...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Modern Fog
Morup Style Papercord Wall Light, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Classic 1950s Scandinavian midcentury modern wall lamp. Attributed to Ib Fabiansen for Fog & Mørup. Papercord braided cylinder lamp shade on woo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Wood
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
Very Rare Short Florence Knoll Wenge Sideboard by Knoll International, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
We have two in the same wenge wood finish on offer. One small and one large. Here you bid on the smaller one.
This one has a beautiful grain. Minor signs of use, all within the norm...
Category
1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Harald Notini, Art Deco Brass Table Lamp for Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1930s.
Located in Malmö, SE
An elegant Art Deco / Swedish Grace brass and wood table lamp.
Designed by Harald Notini for Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1930s.
Great original condition with amazing patina.
Sold without lam...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Arne Vodder for Sibast Model 227 Drop Leaf Danish Teak Dining Table, Ca. 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Peabody, MA
Danish teak drop leaf dining table by Arne Vodder, Model #227 for Sibast. Supports a variety of configurations. Includes two additional 22" skirted leaves. When both are inserted, a...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
$3,675 Sale Price
24% Off
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
Teak and Cane Sideboard Ry 26 by Hans Wegner Ry Møbler, 1960s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Teak and Cane Sideboard - Hans Wegner
Ry Møbler, 1960s
Elegant sideboard, model No. RY 26 by Ry Møbler, designed by Hans Wegner in the 1960s. Crafted from fine teak, it features a w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Brown Low Leather sofa
By Georg Thams
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Brown Low Leather sofa in the Style of Georg Thams. Stunning design and shape 3 seat sofa that sits on 4 tapere...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Teak Wall Mounted Storage Cabinet with Tambour Doors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Teak Wall Mounted Storage Cabinet
circa 1970
Manufacturer Stamp on the Back
Unique floating wall mounted storage cabinets.
Easily mounted.
Teak with tambour sliding doors.
Two stora...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Gilbert Rohde, Slipper Chair, Fabric, Wood, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige fabric and stained wood slipper chair designed by Gilbert rohde and produced by Haywood Wakefield, USA, 1940s.
Seat height 16”.
Category
1940s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Early and important Utö table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Long Island City, NY
Early and important Utö table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth, manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1932. Stained pine .
The table top have bawls-like shape, and no rim on apron ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
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
Set of Six Danish Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs att. to Arne Hovmand Olsen
Located in New York, NY
Set of six Danish Mid Century Modern dining chairs, constructed of solid teak with black vinyl seats and back rests. The set consists of four side, and two arm chairs - this design i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Naugahyde, Teak
$2,240 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Large Rectangular Mid Century Danish Modern Parsons Dining Table in Exotic Woods
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large and beautifully grained exotic hardwoods dining from Denmark circa 1970's. Its features a large classic Parsons design form. It has one 20 inch extension leaf as shown. The m...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Birch, Oak
Danish Dining Chairs in Wood and Sheepskin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, beech, reupholstered in sheepskin, Denmark, 1960s
These elegant Danish dining chairs are crafted from blonde wood and feature soft, beige sheepskin upholstery. Design...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
$1,400 / item
Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen Mid-century Danish Lounge Chair with Cane Back
By Hans Olsen
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a mid-century modern lounge chair designed by Hans Olsen, featuring a wooden frame, woven cane backrest, and upholstered cushions in a vintage blue wool fabric. The combinati...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cane
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
Midcentury Wall Bar Cabinet by Svend Langkilde, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing rosewood wall cabinet by Svend Langkilde with cool details of accentuated brass hinges and sculpted inset handle. Elegantly designed inside with shelves for glasses and a she...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Nickel, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A nickel-plated metal and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Oxidation present to metal
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inc...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Illums Bolighus 1965 Mail Order Catalog
Located in New York, NY
1965 mail order catalog from Danish emporium Illums Bolighus, the Copenhagen “Center of Modern Design” that retailed high-end Danish furniture and accessories along with a smattering of European offerings to both Danish citizens and the market abroad. Foreigners could shop at the department store when traveling or could order from one of the published catalogs. The 1965 catalog showcases chairs, tables, case pieces, desks, beds, carts, and wall systems by eminent and lesser-known Danish designers including Hans Weger, Peter Hvidt and O. Molgaard Nielsen, Vilhelm Wohlert, N.O. Moller, Finn Juhl, Harbo Solvsten, Erik Kierkegaard, Arne Jacobsen, ROsengreen Hansen, Nanna and Jorgen DItzel, Aage Schmidt Christensen, Poul Hundevad, Grete Jalk, Borge Mogensen, Arne Vodder, Kurt Ostervig, Folke Ohlsson, Kaare Klint, Ingemar Thillmark, Ib Kofod-Larsen, Karl Erik Ekselius, Poul Kjaerholm, Ole Wanscher, Erik Worts, Hans Olsen, Hohs. Aasbjerg, Edv. Kindt-Larsen, E. Engholm and Sv. A. Willumsen, Kai Kristiansen, and Sven Langkilde. Each entry includes a photograph along with curatorial information—designer, materials, and measurements. Stand-out designs in the catalog include Hans Wegner’s cube bar cabinet and Papa Bear chair and ottoman, Finn Juhl’s Judas dining table...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Paper
Swedish Modern Two Seater Wooden Sofa in Pine
Sheepskin by Carl Malmsten 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare and early Swedish mid century wooden two seater sofa model "Stugan" in stained pine by Carl Malmsten produced by his workshop in the 1940s. In good original condition wit...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Pine
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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