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
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
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.
Danish Midcentury Modern Rosewood Wall Mirror, Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark 1960s
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Cool modernist wall mirror by Aksel Kjersgaard, made from rosewood in a smooth design with a sculpted frame. Very nice woodgrain. Model #166
Mirror, Rosewood
Danish Midcentury Modern Rosewood Wall Mirror, Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark 1960s
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Cool modernist wall mirror by Aksel Kjersgaard, made from rosewood in a smooth design with a sculpted frame. Very nice woodgrain. Model #105
Mirror, Rosewood
A rectangular teak mirror by Egon Bro Petersen, 1940s
By K. Thomsen, Egon Bro Petersen
Located in Balen, BE
Elegant and understated, this early modernist mirror features a finely joined teak frame with softly rounded edges and precise craftsmanship typical of Petersen’s work. The warm tone...
Mirror, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Wall Mirror Model 16 in Rosewood for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Scandinavian-modern wall mirror designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark, 1960s. Frame made of solid rosewood with precise joints and a striking rounded inner edge. ...
Wood
Mid Century Scandinavian Oval Teak Wall Mirror, Denmark 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Very beautiful wooden Wall Mirror from '60s was made in Denmark. This oval Mirror is made of wooden frame, details and mirrored glass.
Mirror, Teak
Monumental Mirror by Unknown Designer in Woven Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
By Josef Frank
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Monumental mirror by an unknown designer and Swedish maker, produced during the 1940s. Measuring an impressive 100 × 100 cm, it features a beautifully woven rattan frame with a warm,...
Rattan, Mirror
$1,115Sale Price|20% Off
Royal Copenhagen Mirror Colorful Organic Decor, Marianne Johanson, 1960s
By Royal Copenhagen, Marianne Johnson
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern faience frame mirror by Marianne Johanson for the Royal Copenhagen Tenera series. Hand-painted floral organic decor i...
Faience, Porcelain
Danish Mid-Century Ceramic Wall Mirror
By Arne Bang
Located in New York, NY
Charming Danish Mid-century Ceramic Wall Mirror in a beige/brown glaze with an etched ceramic border around the round glass. In a very good condition with a small chip on the back (p...
Ceramic, Glass
Large deep Mid century Scandinavian Danish pine wall mirror with dowel joints
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large deep Pine Mid century Scandinavian modern wall mirror. Solid pine wood frame with dowel details and thick mirror. Located in Brooklyn NYC. 53” w x 34” h x 4.5” thick
Mirror, Pine
True Romance Mirror Small, Ringvide, Ash, Natural or Coloured Oil. Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
TRUE ROMANCE - Small mirror In India and China there are the earliest finds where the flower and love are linked. The over 4000-year-old finds tell us something about the flower's s...
Glass, Smoked Glass, Pine
Bjerkås Armatur, Illuminated Wall Mirror, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-lacquered metal and beige fabric illuminated wall mirror produced by Bjerkås Armatur, Sweden, c. 1940s. Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulbs Does not include mounting hardware. ...
Metal
$1,487Sale Price|20% Off
Scandinavian Wall Mirror in Mahogany Beads, Kaija Aarikka Style, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Finnish wall mirror in frame decorated with brown and mahogany shiny lacquered wooden beads in different sizes in the style of Aarikka. Mirror and beads in beautiful condition. Mount...
Beads, Wood
Large sculptural Scandinavian modern wall mirror, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Wall mirror with a softly rounded rectangular form and a sculptural beech frame. The organic, flowing lines give a light and balanced expression, characteristic of Swedish modern fro...
Beech
Kai Kristiansen Wall Mirror Model 166 in Rosewood for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Scandinavian-modern wall mirror designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark, 1960s. Frame made of solid rosewood with precise joints and a striking rounded inner edge. ...
Wood
$1,650Sale Price|25% Off
Danish Modern shadow box illuminated wall mirror Teak by Pedersen & Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Teak shadow box illuminated Square wall mirror by Pedersen & Hansen Made in Denmark circa 1960s. Gorgeous teak wood grain throughout the rectangular frames with finger joints. St...
Mirror, Teak
$1,115Sale Price|20% Off
Swedish grace Art Deco 1930s silver Mirror, in the Vibe of Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Forest, BE
Cute silver painted Swedish grace Art Deco mirror. Showing traces of time and use but with a nice patina. Little hook to hang it to the wall. Perfect to fit in narrow places. Son patronyme officiel, Swedish Grace - " la grâce...
Mirror, Hardwood
Swedish Modern 1950's Brass mirror
By Josef Frank
Located in New York, NY
1950's Brass mirror in the manor of Josef Frank, Firma Svenskt Tenn. Beautiful filigree design around the edges. Age appropriate wear to the brass and glass och overall in a very goo...
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Octagonal Wall Mirror in Teak, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Anonymous Danish/Scandinavian furniture maker circa 1970. Reminiscent in style to Aksel Kjersgaard and Uno and Osten Kristiansson. Octagonal wall mirror with frame in solid teak. Ass...
Mirror, Teak
Large Swedish Modern Mirror in Solid Pine, Glas Mäster Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
By AB Markaryd
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking, large mirror was produced by Glas Mäster in Markaryd, Sweden, in the late 1960s. This generously sized rectangular mirror can be placed as floor mirror and can also be...
Mirror, Pine
Vintage Rosewood round mirror by Aksel Kjersgaard
By Odder Furniture, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful round rosewood wall mirror. nice edge profile. marked on back.
Rosewood
Mirror by Lars Holmström, Arvika, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Decorative mirror designed by Lars Holmström and produced by Arvika Konstsmide. Hammered brass frame with a distinctive scalloped contour surrounding the oval mirror plate. Marked to...
Brass
Scandinavian modern teak mirror, unknown designer, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful mirror by unknown designer, made in Denmark during the 1960s. Made in solid teak with a shelve with decorative peg construction.
Mirror, Teak
$474Sale Price|28% Off
Round Scandinavian Wall Mirror made of Oak, Denmark 1970s
Located in Hannover, DE
Beautiful, simple, round wall mirror. The mirror glass is simple and timeless and fits into any style of home. The wood on the front is made of high-quality oak veneer, the back of t...
Mirror, Oak, Teak
Mirror by Carl Malmsten in Birch, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare wall mirror designed by Carl Malmsten and crafted in birch. The sculptural frame features softly rounded contours and an integrated concave shelf along the lower edge, giving th...
Mirror, Birch
Nordic Classicism Pewter Wall Mirror, Taidetakomo A. Hakkarainen 1930s
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant pewter-framed mirror produced by Taidetakomo Antti Hakkarainen in Finland during the 1920-30s. The design reflects the transitional period between Nordic Classicism and th...
Pewter
Bjerkås Swedish Grace Wrought Iron Mirror.
Located in Hammarö, SE
This elegant Swedish Grace mirror by Bjerkås is an exceptional example of Swedish decorative arts from the 1920s. Combining refined craftsmanship with understated elegance, the desig...
Wrought Iron
$3,996Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Danish Teak + Linen Pier Mirror with Storage Coat Rack Pouches Cabinmodern
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Uncommon wall mirror design. A Minimalist Danish take on the Classic pier mirror. Teak pegs, cloth/linen lined with pockets. Measures: Actual mirror W 20.5 x H 39 in. Clothe area...
Teak
$1,500Sale Price|20% Off
Jacob Hermann Danish Teak Wall Mirror and Holmegaard Glass Vase by Per Lütken
By Jacob Herman, Holmegaard, Per Lütken, Randers Møbelfabrik
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern hanging wall mirror designed by Jacob Hermann for Randers Møbelfabrik, circa 1960s, Denmark. Features a sculptural teak frame with detailed joinery and includes th...
Glass, Mirror, Teak
$880Sale Price|20% Off
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern Pine Geometric Large wall Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Modern Pine Geometric wall Mirror. Labeled RJ Traevarer on back panel. Late 20th Century. Dimensions: H 52" x W 29" x 1" deep
Mirror, Pine
Mirror model 80, Glasmäster Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Swedish modern mirror produced by Glasmäster in Markaryd, Sweden, during the 1960s. Rectangular form with a frame in brushed brass. Labeled on the reverse, model 80.
Brass
Swedish modern wall mirror by Fröseke, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Elegant wall mirror produced by Fröseke during the 1940s, exemplifying the refined simplicity of Swedish Modern design. The frame is crafted in beech with subtly undulating, wave-sha...
Mirror, Beech
Table Mirror by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1960s
By David Rosén
Located in Soho, London, GB
Designed in the 1960s by David Rosén for high-end department stores Nordiska Kompaniet. This mirror has very generous proportions and adjustable height that can vary from 48cm to 6...
Brass
Scandinavian modern wall mirror, anonymous, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Big and rare anonymous wall mirror. Made in Sweden during the 1940s. Beautiful craftmanship. Made in beech.
Mirror, Beech
Swedish Modern Wall Mirror in Pewter from CAM, 1929
Located in Örebro, SE
Amazing and very rare wall mirror in pewter from Swedish CAM - 1929. Very decorative piece. Signed with makers mark on the back. Please notice a discreet inscription on the back...
Pewter
Swedish Grace Mirror with Etched Blue Glass and Pewter Frame, 1930s
Located in Göteborg, SE
Swedish Grace wall mirror from the 1930s, featuring a rectangular central mirror plate flanked by two vertical panels of deep blue etched glass. The etched decoration depicts stylize...
Pewter
Large Danish Modern Teak Wall Mirror by Torring, Denmark
Located in San Diego, CA
A clean-lined and beautifully proportioned Danish Modern wall mirror produced by Torring of Denmark and assembled by Jens Jacobsen, as labeled verso. Featuring a finely crafted solid...
Mirror, Teak
$1,139Sale Price|30% Off
Scandinavian Oak Mirror Model "Diplomat", Fröseke, AB Nybrofabriken, 1950s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Superb oak framed wall mirror. Produced by Fröseke, AB Nybrofabriken, Sweden, 1950s. Leather detailing. Labeled.
Leather, Oak
True Romance Mirror Large, Ringvide, Ash, Natural or Coloured Oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
In India and China there are the earliest finds where the flower and love are linked. The over 4000-year-old finds tell us something about the flower's symbolic role for life and ro...
Glass, Smoked Glass, Pine
Scandinavian Vintage Brass Wall Mirror, Glasmäster, Sweden, 1960s
By Glasmäster
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant wall mirror from Glasmäster i Markaryd, with a smooth brushed brass frame.
Brass
Rare Mid Century Large Mirror in Mahogany, 1940's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Large Mirror in Mahogany, 1940's Additional Information: Material: Mahogany Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced in Sweden Dimensions (W x D x H): 100 x 9 x 175 cm Conditi...
Mahogany
Handcrafted Scandinavian mirror by Michael Andersen
Located in Hannover, DE
This exquisite artist's mirror is a rare find and a masterpiece in its design and craftsmanship. The beautiful ornamentation, featuring stunning royal blue, is simply breathtaking. T...
Pottery, Mirror
Mirror in teak produced by Glas & Trä Hovmantorp in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare mirror in teak produced by Glas & Trä Hovmantorp in Sweden.
Teak
Otto Schulz Birch Mirror, Swedish Modern, 1930s.
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Skanninge, SE
Swedish Modern Mirror by Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden 1930-40s. It has a very unusual and attractive irregular shape. Made in flame birch and with a wonderful original bevelled mirr...
Mirror, Birch
Scandinavian Teak Mirror by Aksel Kjersgaard Odder, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Vintage mirror in teak designed by Aksel Kjersgaard. Produced by Odder in Denmark, 1960s.
Mirror, Teak
$11,041
Mirror Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large mirror by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden. Measure: Width: 51 ( 101 ) cm.
Brass, Nickel
Midcentury Modern Wall Mirror by Astrid Aagesen, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Swedish Grace wall mirror by Astrid Aagesen, made with a sleek green patinated bronze frame in a neat size. Adorned with a white metal relief of a pelican spreading its wings.
Bronze, Pewter
Large Swedish Solid Elm Wall Mirror, Brutalist Scandinavian Modern, 1970s
By Roland Wilhelmsson, Knud Friis & Elmar Moltke Nielsen
Located in Ystad, SE
Large Swedish Solid Elm Wall Mirror, Brutalist Scandinavian Modern, 1970s Large Swedish wall mirror crafted from solid elm, produced during the 1970s. The design is defined by its ...
Mirror, Elm
$1,480Sale Price / set|47% Off
Svenskt Tenn Wall Mirror and Shelf Rattan Wicker Bamboo, Sweden, 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set of a wall mirror and a wall shelf retailed by Svenskt Tenn, the iconic Swedish firm founded by Estrid Ericson and creatively led by Josef Frank. Both mirror and shelf in finely...
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Mirror, Glass
$1,766Sale Price|20% Off
Large Mid-Century Pine Wall Mirror, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A large Scandinavian wall mirror made in solid pine, Sweden, during the 1970s. The piece displays a refined simplicity characteristic of Nordic modernism, where function and natural ...
Mirror, Pine
Scandinavian Modern Style Rosewood Mirror Attributed to Milo Baughman
Located in Germantown, MD
Danish Modern Style Rosewood Frame Mirror attributed to Milow Baughman. Dimensions: 21.25" in width, 1" in depth, 47.25" in height.
Mirror, Rosewood
Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirror with Ceramic Tiles Illums Bolighus, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
This rare and highly decorative Scandinavian Modern wall-hung mirror was designed by Mogens Lund and retailed by the prestigious Illums Bolighus in Copenhagen during the 1960s. The p...
Stoneware, Mirror
Swedish Modern Wall Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Modern Metal Wall Mirror circa 1950s. Beautiful organic shaped ornament on the top of the mirror. Very good condition with age appropriate wear to the metal and the glass. D...
Metal
$2,045Sale Price|20% Off
Large Oval Mid-Century Pine Wall Mirror, Glas Mäster Markaryd, Sweden, 1970s
By Glasmäster
Located in Karis, Nyland
A striking large-scale oval wall mirror by Glas Mäster, Markaryd, Sweden, crafted in the 1970s. The solid pine frame features a sculptural segmented construction with beautifully vis...
Mirror, Pine
Table Mirror, Sweden, 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Table mirror in brass, possibly manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1950s. Brass, wave-shaped border decoration. Adjustable.
Brass
Swedish Modern Wall Mirror, Brass Frame, Etched Glass, 1940s Design
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovely Swedish Modern wall mirror, with a brushed brass frame. Etched graphic pattern on the glass inside the edge of the frame.
Brass
$1,394Sale Price|20% Off
Rare mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Möbelfabrik Sweden 1960s
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely round mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö Möbelfabrik Sweden, 1960s. This large mirror has a solid pine wooden frame with decorative integrated wooden nails. ...
Pine
Austrian Designer, Illuminated Wall Mirror, Brass, Metal, Austria, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white-lacquered metal wall mirror designed and produced in Austria, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.5" H x 19.75" W x 3.125" D Does not include mounting hardwa...
Metal, Brass
Mid century Danish modern teak wall mirror by Nils Jonsson Torring Mobler
By Nils Jonsson, Torring Mobelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century danish modern wall mirror by Nils Johnson. Beautiful solid teak and glass mirror with high quality woodworking. Curved corners and details. Labeled - Designed by Nils Joh...
Mirror, Teak
Dressing table with mirror by Axel Einar Hjorth of NK
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Dressing table with mirror designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, circa 1930s. Two-tone stained birch veneer finish and nickel plated hardware. The original mi...
Birch
Table Mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson in Teak, Sweden, 1960s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Large table mirror designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson and produced by Luxus in Sweden during the 1960s. Crafted in solid teak with a sculptural circular frame displaying particular...
Metal