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Scandinavian Danish Modern Chrome and Red leather lounge chair
By Richard Hersberger
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Scandinavian Danish Modern Chrome and Red leather lounge chair. Has bright Red Leather with large
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Scandinavian Danish modern ceramic glazed hanging pendant lights
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Scandinavian Danish modern handmade ceramic glazed hanging pendant lights Danish circa 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish modern Tan Leather 3 seat Puffy Sofa
By De Sede
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish modern Tan Leather puffy 3 seat Sofa. Nice vintage condition broken
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Pair Mid Century Scandinavian Danish modern Tan Leather Puffy Lounge Chairs
By De Sede
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid Century Scandinavian Danish modern Tan Leather puffy lounge chairs. Nice vintage
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Midcentury Scandinavian Danish Modern Condiments Dish
Located in New York, NY
A wood and glass condiments dish with knob lid, Midcentury Danish Modern or Scandinavia Modern
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass, Wood
Midcentury Scandinavian Danish Modern Serving Dish
Located in New York, NY
A wood and glass serving dish with three compartments, Midcentury Danish Modern or Scandinavia
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vintage Classic Midcentury Scandinavian Danish Modern Rosewood Cabinet, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This classic cabinet was made in Denmark during the 1960s. It is finished in dark brown rosewood
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
H 38.98 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
Classic Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
captures the character of Danish Mid-Century Modern era.
This cabinet is in good vintage condition. It
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
No Reserve
H 35.44 in W 47.64 in D 11.82 in
Midcentury Scandinavian Danish Modern Condiments Dish Italian Spoon from Capri
Located in New York, NY
A great condiments dish with spoon and lid, Midcentury Danish Modern or Scandinavia Modern design
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 2.38 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Arne Vodder Scandinavian Danish Modern Teak Desk Vanity Table Top Organizer
By Arne Vodder
Located in Wayne, NJ
Wonderful aged teak three-drawer organizer. Beautifully crafted, finished on all sides. This can also be for multiple purposes such as used as jewelry , Makeup , flatware chest , Re...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
H 10 in W 15.63 in D 10.38 in
Classic Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This small modernist cabinet was made in Denmark during the 1960s. It is made of teak wood in a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Teak
No Reserve
H 26.78 in W 24.81 in D 11.82 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Walnut Scandinavian Danish Modern Lounge Chair for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Wayne, NJ
Lovely chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen imported by Selig. It features stunning sculpted arms new Removable / Washable Cushion cover. The webbing is in good condition. The Selig emblem is pr...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Ib Kofod-Larsen Selig Mid-Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Sofa & Ottoman
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Wayne, NJ
Ib Kofod-Larsen Scandinavian Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa and ottoman / footstool for Selig. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
H 29.75 in W 74.5 in D 28.5 in
Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Brown Leather 3-Seater Sofa, 1970
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This wide three-seater sofa was made in Denmark in the 1970s. The modernist frame with six pillows
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
No Reserve
H 26.38 in W 79.14 in D 34.26 in
Piet Hein, set of four bar stools, Scandinavian / Danish Modern, Fritz Hansen
By Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
steel and seat with original leather. Denmark, this set is produced in 1999. One stool with original tag
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Mid-century Scandinavian Danish Modern Magnetic H.63 Table Lamp, 1960s
By ABO Randers A/S
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This magnetic lamp was designed by Hans Jørgen Berthel for the Danish manufacture Abo Randers
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Vintage 1960s Danish Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 6.3 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Wood Narrow Wall Mirror
By Arne Vodder
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Wonderful Scandinavian Danish modern teak wood mirror. not Wired to hang. Very solid mirror with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Danish Teak Plates by Hafnia, a Pair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
: Denmark
Year: 1960s
Style: Mid-Century Modern / Scandinavian / Danish Modern
Dimensions: 11" diameter x
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Design Solid Pine Coffee Table, Denmark 1970's
By Sven Larsson
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Scandinavian Danish Modern Design pine coffee table, made in Denmark, in the 1970's period
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Danish Teak Salt and Pepper Shakers
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
: Denmark
Year: 1960s
Style: Mid-Century Modern / Scandinavian / Danish Modern
Dimensions: 2.25
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Desktop Organizer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
.
Year: 1970s
Origin: Denmark
Style: Mid-Century Modern / Scandinavian / Danish Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Teak
Large Vintage Scandinavian Fluted Teak Bowl
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
: Mid Century Modern / Scandinavian / Danish Modern
Dimensions: 4" tall x 10" diameter.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Teak
Teak Ice Bucket by ESB Denmark
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Modern / Scandinavian / Danish Modern
Dimensions: 10" wide x 8.5 deep x 10" tall.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Teak
Unique Simple Clean Danish Modern 5 Drawer Dresser with carved teak pulls
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Scandinavian danish modern vibes. Made In Denmark Located In Brooklyn NYC.
Measures 39" x 18.5" x 42" high
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Danish modern brown leather 2 seat sofa with birch legs style of Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Scandinavian Danish Modern Brown Leather Two Seater Sofa or Loveseat in the style of Borge Mogensen
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Birch
H 30 in W 52 in D 31 in
Beautiful Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Mirror by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Wonderful Scandinavian Danish modern teak mirror. Very intricately designed with tight joinery
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Teak Salad Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Style: Mid-Century Modern / Scandinavian / Danish Modern
Dimensions: 6" tall x 10" diameter.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Teak
Teak Serving Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Style: Mid-Century Modern / Scandinavian / Danish Modern
Dimensions: " tall x 10" diameter.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Teak
Teak Serving Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
: Mid-Century Modern / Scandinavian / Danish Modern
Dimensions: 4" tall x 11.5" diameter.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Teak
Round Small Teak Cutting Board by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Manufacturer: Dansk
Year: 1960s-70s
Style: Mid Century Modern / Scandinavian / Danish Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Teak
Swedish Modern Mid-Century Chest of Drawers of Birch
Located in Atlanta, GA
complement a variety of design styles including Midmod, Scandinavian, Danish Modern, Minimalist, Transitional
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chair in Teak for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Style: Mid Century Modern / Scandinavian / Danish Modern
Dimensions: 25" wide x 32" tall x 33" deep.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Teak
Round Teak Cutting Board by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Manufacturer: Dansk
Year: 1960s-70s
Style: Mid-Century Modern / Scandinavian / Danish Modern
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Butcher Blocks
Materials
Teak
Hans Wegner JH-515 Black Leather Teak Armchair for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Miami, FL
present. A statement piece in Scandinavian, Danish Modern design.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Unique Folding Bookcase in Rosewood
By J. Ingvard Jensen Odense, Odense Møbelfabrik
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Scandinavian Danish Modern at its finest. Likely unique piece as we have found no other example
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
"Elaine" White Oak 6 Drawer Low Boy Dresser, Mid-Century Modern Styling
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This lowboy dresser is an original Deeble design, with a strong Scandinavian/Danish Modern
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut, Oak
Mid-Century Ege Rya Danish Modern Wool Rug, New Old Stock, Heritage Line
By Ege Denmark
Located in Decatur, GA
Amazing mid-century Danish modern Ege Rya wool area rug. Traditional modern Scandinavian motif in
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Danish Rya Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style
By Ege Art Line
Located in Dallas, TX
78279 Vintage Danish Rya Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style 04'00 x 06'06. With its geometric
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Set of 8 Danish Dining Chairs by Neils O. Møller, Model 78 in Teak, Mid Century
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Round Rock, TX
, Danish Modern, Rustic or Contemporary. Similar designs by Arne Vodder, Finn Juhl, Borge Mogensen, Løvig
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 32 in W 19 in D 17 in
Vintage Danish Rya Rug with Abstract Scandinavian Modern Style
By Bergoss, Ege Art Line
Located in Dallas, TX
78271 Vintage Danish Rya rug with Abstract Scandinavian Modern Style 04'06 x 06'04. Full of tiny
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Scandinavian Modern Handmade "Rya" Rug, Unika-Væv & Ross Littell, Denmark 1960s
By Unika Vaev, Ross Littell
Located in Odense, DK
decorate a Danish Modern furniture store in the 1960s and has been kept in storage ever since. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
W 88.59 in L 88.59 in
Danish Modern 1970's Shag Wool Scandinavian Area Rug by RYA
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful colors very clean Rya rug circa 1970's nice clean condition bright colors shag style can be hung on the wall light and unique.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960s Danish Scandinavian RYA Rug
Located in Springfield, OR
1960s RYA rug made in Denmark. This rug contains lovely earth tones I've never seen in a RYA rug
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Rya Shag Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style and Danish Design
Located in Dallas, TX
77043, vintage Swedish Rya Shag rug with Scandinavian modern style and Danish design. This vintage
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Wool Modern Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century scandinavian modern wool Modern rug.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Small Scandinavian / Danish Midcentury Wool Carpet / Rug, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970
- Good original condition, bright colors.
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Original Scandinavian high-pile, Rya rug carpet, Denmark design, 1970s
Located in leucate, FR
of Danish Rya rugs.
A rya or rye is a traditional Scandinavian wool rug with a long pile of about 1
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Acrylic
Sheepskin & Leather Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti Italia Style Lounge Chair
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Mckinney, TX
tone leather and super soft European shearling. This chair screams Scandinavian, Danish Modern, and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Vintage Swedish Kilim Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style
By Sigvard Bernadotte, Ingrid Hellman-Knafve
Located in Dallas, TX
variety of Scandinavian modern, Swedish, Swedish modern, Danish modern, Art Deco, abstract, Cubism, Folk
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Midcentury EGE VAEGRYA Danish Scandinavian Owl Wall hanging Tapestry Art Rug 70s
By Ege Rya, Ege Tæpper
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A rare Scandinavian RYA wall hanging tapestry designed in the 1970s for EGE Rya, a subsidiary of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Wood
W 38.59 in L 43.31 in
New Swedish Inspired Kilim with Scandinavian Modern Style
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Dallas, TX
styles: Scandinavian Modern, Organic Modern, Nordic, Danish Design, Colonial Cottage, European Cottage
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
Materials
Wool
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Handwoven Rug by Vannerus-Rydgran
By Inga-Mi Vannérus-Rydgran
Located in Stockholm, SE
mahogany furnitures and masterpiece made by Danish craftsmen. The rug ends has leather trimmings.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Swedish Inspired Pink Kilim Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, Transitional, Scandinavian Modern, Nordic, Danish Design, Feminine Industrial, Urban, Loft, Eclectic, Arabian
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
Materials
Wool
Modern Scandinavian Rug with Ivory and Gray Geometric Patterns
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern area rug is handwoven in Scandinavian design using fine wool and organic dyes. It features
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Scandinavian Modern Meets Sublime Simplicity
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Ingegerd Silow
Located in Dallas, TX
for variety of styles: Scandinavian Modern, Hygge, Mys, Mysigt, Scandi, Danish, Belgian, Finnish
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
Materials
Wool
Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Sublime Simplicity Meets Scandinavian Modern
By Ingegerd Silow, Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Dallas, TX
for variety of styles: Scandinavian Modern, Hygge, Mys, Mysigt, Scandi, Danish, Belgian, Finnish
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Kilim Rollakan Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style
By Ingegerd Silow
Located in Dallas, TX
: Scandinavian Modern, Organic Modern, Nordic, Danish Design, Colonial Cottage, European Cottage, Flemish
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Rollakan Kilim Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Dallas, TX
: Scandinavian Modern, Organic Modern, Nordic, Danish Design, Colonial Cottage, European Cottage, Flemish
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Kilim Rollakan Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Dallas, TX
78251 Vintage Swedish Kilim Rollakan Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style 5'09 x 7'11. With its
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Kilim Rollakan Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78263 Vintage Swedish Rollakan rug with Scandinavian Modern Style 05'06 x 07'06. With its geometric
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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Scandinavian Danish Modern For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic Scandinavian danish modern available at 1stDibs. Each Scandinavian danish modern for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. There are 31624 variations of the antique or vintage Scandinavian danish modern you’re looking for, while we also have 595 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a Scandinavian danish modern — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Scandinavian danish modern bearing Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made Scandinavian danish modern has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen and Børge Mogensen are consistently popular.
How Much is a Scandinavian Danish Modern?
A Scandinavian danish modern can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,954, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $220,725.
A Close Look at Scandinavian Modern Furniture
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
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; 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.
Questions About Scandinavian Danish Modern
- What is Danish modern furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Danish 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.
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