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
- 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.
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Item Ships From: Netherlands
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Georg Kofoed sofa from 1950’s, Denmark
By Georg Kofoed
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Danish modern sofa designed by Georg Kofoed in 1940’s/50’s. Classic construction with a mahogany frame, original fabric upholstery with leather cord decoration.
Condition
Good, age ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Floating Danish Design Sideboard in Solid Oak - 80s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Floating Danish Design Sideboard in Solid Oak - 80s Style
Discover the timeless elegance of Scandinavian design with this floating sideboard, a masterpiece from the 80s that can now...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian modern dark wood sideboard by Johannes Andersen
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Discover timeless design from Denmark
Design is not just a term; it is a promise of aesthetics, functionality and quality. Danish design, with its vintage charm, has a special place...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Poul Cadovius 'Royal System' teak desk shelf and brass brackets, 1960s Denmark
Located in The Hague, NL
This Mid-Century teak wall-mounted shelving system, made by Danish designer Poul Cadovius . This shelf is mounted on teak risers and brass patinated brackets.
The shelf can be used ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish ceramic table lamp
Located in Heerhugowaard, NL
Vintage Danish ceramic table lamp from the 1950s, manufacturer unknown.
This table lamp has a ceramic body in an organic free-form style, coloured in black and a reddish purple. Is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchair for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production.
As voluminous as it is comfortable, Armchair 400 was created by Alva...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Leather, Fabric
Oak cabinet by Borge Mogensen for Karl Andersson, Denmark 1950's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Light oak cabinet consistent of six parts, so you can make different compositions. Model Oresund, designed by Borge Mogensen for Karl Andersson.
The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Danish FK90 Coffeetable by Fabricius & Kastholm for Kill international, 1960s
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
This glass and flat steel table is was designed by Preben Fabricius (1931-1984) and Jørgen Kastholm (1931-2007). Together they started a design studio, Fabricius & Kastholm in 1961. These two Danish designers focussed on creating timeless functional designs that were simple and had the aesthetic of minimalism. Fabricius and Kastholm at first were creating pieces with leather, glass, or steel; they found inspiration in the sturdiness of Scandinavian designs in the sixties. In 1969, the pair was awarded the German Gute Form prize for the famous FK 87 Grasshopper Chair and the FK armchairs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Hans Wegner Fauteuil GE 265 for GETAMA in Oak and Black Leather, 1980
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hellouw, NL
Robust Hans Wegner Fauteuil GE 265 for GETAMA in oak and black leather, 1980. This chair has new upholstery in black leather. It is very comfortable and in good...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Design Chair by Borge Mogensen, Also Called Spanisch Chair, 1960, Denmark
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Design chair by Borge Mogensen, also called Spanisch chair, 1960 Denmark.
This original safari chair was made in the 1960s and therefore the saddle leather has a beautiful patina, a...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Jacob Hermann Dark Wood Dining Room Chairs Randers Mobelfabriek, 1965
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Jacob Hermann Dark wood dining room chairs Randers Mobelfabriek, 1965
A beautiful chair design by Jacob Herman and perfectly executed by Randers. Beau...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Björn Selder Patinated Bronze Sculpture, Sweden 1970s
By Björn Selder
Located in Utrecht, NL
Characteristic for Swedish artist, Björn Selder, are powerful, expressive sculptures, such as this piece, in heavy materials like bronze, iron, and stone....
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Tsar Sweden pine & perspex table lamp
Located in Heerhugowaard, NL
Table lamp manufactured by Tsar Sweden, in the 1960s.
This lamp is made from solid pine wood, and has a tapered perspex shade. The cable runs back and forth through the stem and pow...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Pine
Unique Bouclé Verner Panton C1 Chair
Located in Dronten, NL
Verner Panton C1 armchair reupholstered in beautiful high end linen/wool boucle in off white natural tones.
We have another set of 8 chairs that are available for reupholstery in the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Markslöjd Sculptural Adjustable Table Lamp in Beech Sweden, 1960s
By Markslöjd
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking table lamp was produced by Markslöjd in Kinna, Sweden in the 1960s.
The design is marked by the sculptural, organic shaped frame resting on a circular base. The base ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Set of 4 chairs from 1960’s by Axel Larsson for Bodafors
By Bodafors
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Elegant chairs designed by Axel Larsson in the 1960s for Bodafors. The chairs has a varnished maple frame with a seat and backrest support intake veneer. Nice scandinavian design wit...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Carl Malmsten & Yngve Ekström 'Caryngo' Armchair in Oak and Canvas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten and Yngve Ekström for Swedese, 'Caryngo' armchair, oak, canvas, Sweden, 1955
This Caryngo lounge chair by Carl Malmsten and Yngve Ekström features an oak frame and can...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Oak
Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka Møbler Lounge Chair in Eames Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka Møbler, lounge chair, model '1001', oak, fabric "Circles" by Maharam and designed by Charles and Ray Eames (1947), Norway, 1960s
This Norwegian lounge cha...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
PK61 Coffee Table by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen
Located in Dronten, NL
Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen PK61 occasional table, white honed marble and matte chrome steel, made in Denmark, designed in 1955.
Marked with E. Kold Christensen logo in th...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Marble, Steel
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'T 261/12' Chandelier in Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, chandelier, model T 261/12, brass, acrylic, Sweden, 1960s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this stunning chandelier. Displayi...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Danish Lounge Chair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, leather, stained beech, Denmark, 1970s
This lounge chair embodies the essence of Danish design. The chair is comfortable, expertly crafted, and boast a simple aesthetic ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Beech
Arne Vodder L-shaped Executive Desk in Rosewood for Sibast, Denmark 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Hellouw, NL
Arne Vodder is one of the great Danes when talking about furniture design. He graduated under the legendary Finn Juhl at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen and subse...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Scandinavian Stool in Teak and Shearling Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ottoman or stool, Scandinavia, teak, shearling upholstery, 1960s
Exhibiting a timeless blend of simplicity and functionality, this ottoman or stool epitomizes the understated elegan...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Sixty Bent Beech Stackable Armchairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Simple, elegant solid bent beech armchairs. Functional, comfortable and smart design.
Stackable in stacks of up to 5 chairs, large quantity of 60 chairs available.
Excellent sustain...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Beech
Eight Olli Mannermaa Kilta Chairs in Elephant Hide Grey Naugahyde
Located in Dronten, NL
This elegant Kilta chair was designed by Finland designer Olli Mannermaa for Martela.
The Kilta chair is a Finnish design Classic. Kilta’s timeless design and very comfortable seati...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
Dining Room Set With Jacob Kielland-Brandt Table and Chairs in Sheepskin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lovely dining room set consisting of a Jacob Kielland-Brandt dining table in pine and dining chairs upholstered in sheepskin
Jacob Kielland-Brandt, dining table, solid pine, Denmark...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine, Sheepskin, Beech
10 Niels Otto Møller 'Model 75' Chairs in Teak and Danish Paper Cord, 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Model 75 is one of Niels Otto Møller's first dining room chairs in the "new modern" series. Since its design in 1954 at J.L. Møller’s Møbelfabrik, this dining chair has been a timele...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Rainer Daumiller Dining Chair with Detailed Back in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savvaerk, dining chair, pine, Denmark, 1970s.
Beautiful organic and natural looking chair in solid pine. A simplistic design with a large seating and ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
5 seat sofa "MINERVA" by Peter Hvidt and Olga Molgaard Nielsen in petrol bouclé
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian sit-group "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark. Teak frame with newly upholstered petrol bouclé seat and back. This vintage pieces of furniture can...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
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...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Børge Mogensen Shaker C18 solid Oak dining table / desk for FDB Møbler, Denmark
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Solid and sturdy Oak Shaker table Model C-18 designed by Børge Mogensen in 1947 for FDB Møbler, Denmark. The table is in a very good vintage condition...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hans Bergström for ASEA Belysning Wall Light in Brass and White Glass
By Hans Bergström, ASEA
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Bergström for ASEA Belysning, wall light, brass, matted glass, Sweden, 1950s
This cone-shaped wall light is held by filigree brass details ending in a small rectangular plate. Due to the matted glass in opaque white the light gets smooth and cozy. The combination of the golden metal and the white matted glass creates a beautiful design.
Hans Bergström (1910-1996), a luminary figure hailing from the realm of Swedish architecture and design, was born on November 4, 1910, in Karlshamn, Sweden. After his completion of secondary school in 1927, Hans embarked on an internship at Ystad Metall, a local craft industry situated near his grandfather's farm. In 1929, he sought further education and enrolled at the esteemed School of Art and Design in Stockholm. Remarkably, even before his graduation from this institution, at the age of twenty, Hans showcased his prowess as a designer for Ystad Metall at the prestigious Stockholm Exhibition in 1930.
In the 1920s, Hans encountered his future wife Verna during the summer holidays in his native town of Karlshamn. In 1934, the couple jointly established the company ateljé Lyktan, a venture that combined their collaborative efforts in luminaire design and various artistic pursuits. Bergström undertook various commissions spanning a wide range of architectural environments, including churches, private residences, and public buildings. It was from this point forward that Bergström spearheaded a revolution in Swedish luminaire manufacturing, fundamentally transforming the perception and application of electric lighting in the coming decades.
During the advent of the 1950s, the emergence of plastic as a novel material in modern lighting captured Hans' attention. As the United States gradually introduced plastic as a material of significance, Bergström encountered a method involving the application of sprayed plastic onto a rotating wire frame, facilitated by a spray gun. Interestingly, this technique bore certain resemblances to the later approach employed by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in the creation of their Viscontea Lamp...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Alvar Aalto A110 Hand Grenade Pendant Lamps in Black with Brass Detail
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nice sleek hanging lamp designed by Alvar Aalto for the building of the Finnish Engineers Association and the council chamber of the town hall of Säynätsalo. The lamp with model...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Eric Merthen Amiral Lounge Chair in dark wood and red leather for IRE Möbler
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Comfortable Brazilian-inspired (safari) lounge chair, model Amiral, designed by Eric Merthen for IRE Möbler Sweden, 1960s. Rosewood frame with removable leather cushions supported by...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood, Hardwood
Aksel Kjersgaard model no.35 teak side table – Kai Kristiansen
Located in Heerhugowaard, NL
Danish design teak model 35 bench or side table designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard of Odder, Denmark in the 1960s.
This bench is made from a teak veneered top with sol...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Dansk Designs candle holder with box – Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Heerhugowaard, NL
Dansk Designs candle holder – Jens Quistgaard.
This iconic ‘spider’ candle holder is made of cast iron. It supports slim candles that can also be found on the website.
The original...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Hans Wegner model CH30 dining chairs Carl Hansen Denmark 1952
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Amazing set of four iconic model CH30 dining chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hansen & Søn, Denmark 1952. This design classic features organic sensuous cont...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Beech, Teak
Scandinavian Teak Extendable Oval / Round Dinning Table, 1960, Denmark
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian Modern period extendable dining table made in 1960s period, Denmark.
Very functional dining table has elegant table feet and beautiful wooden pattern round and oval (the...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Set of four dining chairs by Ate van Apeldoorn for Houtwerk Hattem, NL 1970's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Solid pinewood dining chairs by Ate van Apeldoorn.
We also have a matching pinewood dining table available.
Chairs are in used condition.
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Pair of Brass and Glass Wall Lights, Hans Agne Jakobsson, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
These stunning brass wall lights with clear glass are produced in the 1960s in the style of Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Design executed with a taste for excellence in craftsmanship.
Dimens...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Henning Kjærnulf dining chairs set in Oak and Off White Bouclé, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Great dining chairs set designed by Henning Kjærnulf and manufactured by E.G. Møbler, Denmark 1960s. Light wear consistent with age and use. The solid oak frames are sturdy, cleaned,...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Sven Ellekaer coffee table #104 in rosewood Chirstian Linneberg Denmark 1962
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Stunning sculptural coffee table model 104 designed by Sven Ellekaer for Chirstian Linneberg, Denmark 1962. This exquisite coffee table is composed of a beautiful elegant bent rosewo...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
Pair of Aubergine Holmegaard Hanging Lamps by Michael Bang, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
This pair of beautiful glass lamps from the Danish brand Holmegaard has a beautiful aubergine color. The design is by Michael Bang, a designer whose work is highly sought after by co...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Marten Franckena PSR-130 highboard rosewood Fristho The Netherlands 1962
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful highboard model PSR-130 designed by Marten Franckena and manufactured by Fristho Franeker, The Netherlands 1962. This superb refined highboard is made of rosewood with a be...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Poul Norreklit dry bar in rosewood Dyrlund Denmark 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful decorative dry bar table designed by Poul Norreklit for Dyrlund, Denmark 1960. This typical Danish piece of furniture is made of amazingly grained rosewood all around, even...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Formica, Teak
Kaare Klint Armchair Model 3758a in Leather and Mahogany Rud Rasmussen Denmark
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Armchair model 3758 A in original red indian leather and mahogany base. Model designed in 1927 for the Danish Museum of Decorative Art, produced by Rud Rasmussen in the 1940’s. Signed with manufacturer’s label to underside: (Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier).
Kaare Klint is widely recognized as the father of Danish modern design. It is hard to overstate his influence. He developed an entirely new analytical approach to furniture design that his students at the Danish Academy of Art would emulate for years to come, yet was also inspired by historic designs from various cultures, modernizing and re-interpreting classic pieces for new generations.
Literature: Kaare Klint, Harkær, pg. 28-30. Dansk Møbelkunst Gennem 40 Aar: 1927-1936, Jalk, pg. 169. Danish Chairs, Oda, pg. 22-23.
Kaare Klint (1888-1954) is regarded as the founding father of Danish Modernim. As an architect, furniture designer and leading professor at the Department of Furniture Design at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, Klint established the principles of modern Danish furniture by combining a profound appreciation of traditional construction techniques with a modernist emphasis on function and a rejection of ornaments.
Klint’s design was always based on relentless research; he never compromised. Every piece had to fulfill its purpose, be completely clear in its construction with dimensions and proportions corresponding to the human body and display materials and craftsmanship of the highest quality. Logic, often using a mathematical system of measures, and a constructive way of thinking were the foundation of Klint’s philosophy of furniture design. Like many of his contemporaries, counting Le Corbusier and Walter Gropius, he advocated standardization and functional requirements and dismissed the use of all ornamentation. But Klint realized his vision in wood and leather, using traditional craftsmen and working methods and often finding inspiration in historical models. In this way, he charted the course for an alternative Nordic Functionalism that idealized the workshop and the collaboration between furniture architects and cabinetmakers as opposed to the factory.
Kaare Klint’s first major work was a collaboration with his mentor, the architect Carl Petersen. In 1914 they were commissioned to design furniture and fixtures for Faaborg Art Museum. One of the highlights to emerge from this commission was the Faaborg chair, a light and elegant chair with clear references to classical furniture. The construction and proportions of an 18th century English Chippendale...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Swedish Safari Armchair in Natural Cognac Leather and Birch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nordiska Kompaniet, armchair, leather, birch, Sweden, 1950s
This elegant safari lounge chair is crafted from natural cognac brown leather, which has developed a beautiful patina ove...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch, Leather
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 Carlström & Co Mobelfabrik in Bjärnrum Swede...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish vintage brass and teak floorlamp with wool shade 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
A beautifully designed vintage floor lamp in teak and brass, this dates from the 1960’s. It was made in Denmark, and it is of superb quality. It has an interesting shape with beautif...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of Three Pendant Lights in Brass, Scandiavian, 1960s
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This set of identical pendant lamps is made of solid brass. All three are identical and very good condition with some minor signs of age and use. These lamps are also attributed to B...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Nagoya Sz09 Black Lounge Chair By Martin Visser For T Spectrum Netherlands, 1960
Located in Bunnik, NL
Nagoya SZ09 lounge chair by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum Netherlands. It was designed for the Osaka series in 1969 for the Dutch pavilion at the World Exhibition in Tokyo.
Manufactu...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson Super Circular Dining Table
Located in Dronten, NL
Early example of a Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson super circular dining table with white laminate top.
Legs in chromed steel, made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Børge Mogensen early sideboard in teak and oak for Søborg Møbler Denmark
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Small and early cabinet designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by Søborg Møbler, Denmark. Teak veneer body with an interior in light wood and one shelve. The doors can be locked wit...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Finn Juhl '57' Sofa
Located in Dronten, NL
Finn Juhl, sofa model '57', fabric upholstery, steel, teak, leather, Denmark, design 1957.
An extraordinary sofa designed by Finn Juhl. The sofa was exhibited for the very first time...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka Møbler Lounge Chairs in Eames Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka Møbler, lounge chairs, model '1001', oak, fabric "Circles" by Maharam and designed by Charles and Ray Eames (1947), Norway, 1960s
This Norwegian lounge ch...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
A pair of Swedish coctail / lounge armchairs in sheepskin, ca. 1940
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
An amazing pair of Scandinavian design cocktail or lounge chairs/ fauteuils.
The chairs have a unique look and elegant shape.
With elegant beech legs.
New soft sheepskin upholstery ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
On Twisted High Legs Cabinet In Grace Style In Teak And Birch From Sweden 1940s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Swedish high quality Grace cabinet / drink cabinet in the style of Axel Einar Hjorth.
Birch combined with teak doors. Both doors are equipped with the original locks, and keys, and ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage teak scissors wall lamp , 1960s
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 45-70 cm Depth, 43cm Height 24.5cm Width
Condition: Good.
Period: 1960’s
Material: Teak , Fabric
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
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 $2,379.
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