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What is Danish modern furniture?
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Danish modern furniture is the term for a style of furniture that emerged during the 1930s through the innovation of designers from Denmark. It is a subset of Scandinavian modern furniture, 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. Some notable Danish modern designers include Hans J. Wegner, Kaare Klint, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder and Verner Panton. Shop a range of Danish modern furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
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Swedish turned birch Bowl 18th century
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish turned birch Bowl 18th century
Beautiful patina with soft gray tones.
Old repairs and owner's mark.
Made out of birch wood.
Height: 9.5 cm/3.7 inch
Diameter: 35 cm/13.7 inch
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Birch
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Small Danish earthenware vase horn-decorated with green leaves on white a base
Located in DK
This small earthenware vase by Herman A. Kähler is horn-decorated with green leaves on a white base. Executed by Herman A. Kähler, Denmark, ca. in the 1940s
When Herman H. C. Kähler...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Black and white double glazed earthenware vase from Denmark
Located in DK
This earthenware vase designed by Svend Hammershøi (1873-1948) was executed by Herman A. Kähler, Denmark, ca. in the 1920s-1930s.
The vase is decorated with white and black double gl...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Fristho dining chairs #71 teak J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik The Netherlands 1960
By Fristho
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful set of six dining chairs manufactured by Fristho Franeker under license from J.L. Møller Møbelfabrik, The Netherlands 1954. These very nice elegant shaped chairs are made o...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Rare version of this bookcase by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig, Denmark, 1960s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare version of this bookcase by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig, Denmark, 1960s. This cabinet is made out of teak and the shelves are adjustable in height. This unit consists of two i...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Pair of Ole Wanscher Colonial Armchair Model 149
Located in Oakland, CA
A pair of Ole Wanscher Colonial 149 armchairs in walnut, with cane seats and green fabric cushions. These are newer production pieces produced within the last 25 years or so. Sculpt...
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
