Arne Vodder Mid Century Danish Teak Chest of Drawers, Circa 1950s
About the Item
- Creator:Sibast (Maker),Arne Vodder (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 72 in (182.88 cm)Depth: 29 in (73.66 cm)
- Style:Scandinavian Modern (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1950s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Germantown, MD
- Reference Number:
Arne Vodder
Along with Vernor Panton, cabinetmaker and architect Arne Vodder was a leading light of what might be called the “second generation” of forward-thinking 20th-century Danish furniture designers — those who, following in the footsteps of Hans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl and others, first applied the skills, traditions and philosophical tenets of Scandinavian craftsmanship to a modern furniture idiom.
As a graduate student in architecture trained by pioneering furniture designer Finn Juhl, Vodder made his mark in the 1960s, when modern design had gained wide acceptance, particularly in the business world. Accordingly, many of Vodder's chairs are quiet in form — projecting an air of sturdiness and strength, rather than avant-garde styling.
Vodder’s aesthetic flair was very pronounced in his vintage cabinets and storage pieces — sideboards, bookcases, credenzas and buffets. In such pieces, Vodder liked to play with asymmetry. His bookcases often have a seemingly random array of variously sized shelves and nooks. A typical Vodder sideboard might have four sections, each different in purpose and look: an open stack of vertical shelves, and other cupboards covered with sliding panels in contrasting colored laminates and wood veneers.
As you will see from the works on 1stDibs, Arne Vodder had a sense of what kind of design was appropriate for which space: sobriety in the boardroom; playfulness at home.
Sibast
While the origins of Sibast can be traced back to wooden furnishings created in a modest cabinetmaker’s workshop in 1908, the Danish company is best known for the vintage dining chairs, desks, armchairs and other pieces it produced during the postwar years. Owing largely to the creative direction of designer Helge Sibast during that period, the manufacturer is internationally revered today for its wide range of sleek and collectible Scandinavian modern furniture.
Sibast was established by cabinetmaker Peder Olsen Sibast in 1908 as a small carpentry shop in rural Denmark. Peder's son Helge was born that year and began apprenticing alongside his father at a young age. In the 1940s, when the elder Sibast passed away, Helge assumed a management role at the company alongside his siblings, Ole and Emma.
Helge was tasked with leading design, production and product development at a time when what we now call mid-century modernist furniture design was gaining popularity with American consumers and elsewhere, and his own designs reflected a focus on craftsmanship and an emphasis on clean lines as well as the use of organic materials in their construction. Sibast also enlisted the talents of other renowned Danish modernists including Piet Hein, Arne Vodder and Grete Jalk. Vodder designed many of the brand’s armchairs, dining tables and dining chairs that were exported to the United States throughout the ‘50s and ‘60s.
In 1953, the company introduced two of Helge Sibast's most celebrated creations — the Sibast No. 7 and No. 8 chairs. The popular Sibast No. 7 dining chair is noted for its floating backrest and expressive form. With its sturdy Y-frame, the unassuming Sibast No. 8 was a worldwide hit when it debuted, and its simple and functional mid-century modern appeal made it an instant classic. In the 1960s, Sibast chairs were even purchased for interiors at the White House.
The Sibast family sold the company in 1984 but retained the copyrights to Helge's designs. In 2012, Helge's grandson Ditlev and his wife Anna relaunched the Sibast furniture company. The brand’s offerings include many of Helge's original creations alongside new designs that adhere to the company's long-held tradition of creating sculptural, innovative and functional furniture.
Find vintage Sibast storage pieces, seating and tables on 1stDibs.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Germantown, MD
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 3 days of delivery.
- Arne Vodder Mid Century Danish Teak Triple Dresser, Circa 1950sBy Sibast, Arne VodderLocated in Germantown, MDA rare danish teak dresser by Arne Vodder for Sibast Mobelfabrik, 1950s. This elegant Danish Modern nine-drawer triple dresser is in very good vintage condition. Would look great in ...Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
MaterialsBrass
- 1950s Danish Solid Teak & Leather Chair by Arne Vodder for France & DaverkosenBy Arne VodderLocated in Germantown, MDA 1950s Danish modern chair in Solid Teak chair designed by Arne Vodder for France & Daverkosen. Great condition with nice patina on black leather back and seat, as well as on solid ...Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
MaterialsLeather, Teak
- 1950s Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak United Furniture Chest of DrawersBy United Furniture CorporationLocated in Germantown, MDA 1950s Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak United Furniture Chest of drawers with dovatail joints and sleek integrated drawer handles measuring 32" in width, 19" in depth and standing 31...Category
Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
MaterialsTeak
- Dixie Furniture Provincial Style Walnut Chest of DrawersBy DixieLocated in Germantown, MDDixie Provincial Style Walnut Fruitwood chest of drawers. Very solid construction with original French drawer pulls and featuring 5 drawers, all with ...Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
MaterialsWalnut
- Late 20th Century Danish Modern Teak Chest of DrawersLocated in Germantown, MDA Danish Modern Teak chest of Drawers. Measures 29.5" in width, 16" in depth and stands 40" tall. Drawers measures 27" wide, 13" I. Depth and 5" in height.Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
MaterialsWood, Teak
- Stanley's Distinctive Furniture Collection 5-Drawer Maple Chest of DrawersBy Stanley FurnitureLocated in Germantown, MDBeautiful set of Stanley's Distinctive Furniture Collection Maple chest of dfrawers. Properly functioning drawers with dovetail construction. Measures 36" in width, 20" in depth an...Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
MaterialsBrass
- Pair of Arne Vodder for Falster Teak Danish Bachelor's ChestsBy Arne VodderLocated in Buffalo, NYClassic pair Danish Modern Teak six drawer bachelor's chest's..designed by Arne Vodder mfg by Falster,,Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
MaterialsTeak
- Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Tall Dresser by Arne Vodder DenmarkBy Arne VodderLocated in BROOKLYN, NYMid Century Danish modern teak tall dresser by Arne Vodder denmark. Beautiful carved handles tall 5 drawer danish dresser. Amazing construction and quality woodwork. Stunning teak wo...Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
MaterialsTeak
- Vodder Sibast Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Long 8 Drawers Credenza DresserBy Sibast, George TanierLocated in Rockaway, NJVodder Sibast Danish Mid-Century Modern teak long 8 drawers credenza dresser.Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
MaterialsTeak
- Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Dresser Buffet Sideboard Manner of Arne VodderLocated in Wayne, NJDanish Mid-Century Modern teak dresser. Back is unfinished. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zip code, as we may be able...Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Scandinavian Modern Dressers
MaterialsTeak
- Danish teak dresser with chest of drawers by Hvidt & Mølgaard 1950sBy Hvidt & MølgaardLocated in St-Brais, JUMidCentury easy chair model FD 307 designed by the Danish architects Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen. It was produced in Denmark by Søborg Møbelfabrik during the 1950's. This is ...Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
MaterialsTeak
- Arne Vodder "Triennale" Teak Dresser with Blue Bowtie Drawers for Sibast MøblerBy Arne VodderLocated in San Diego, CAAn iconic design by Arne Vodder 'Triennale' dresser was produced by Sibast Mobler, circa 1950. Constructed in teak, the long eight drawer dresser is a classic piece of danish modern ...Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
MaterialsTeak