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.
Vodder was a graduate student in architecture trained by Juhl, a pioneer of furniture design credited with igniting the Scandinavian modernist movement that swept like wildfire across the United States in the postwar era. 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, created for manufacturers such as France & Søn, Fritz Hansen and Sibast, are quiet in form — projecting an air of sturdiness and strength, rather than avant-garde styling.
Vodder’s aesthetic flair is very pronounced in his vintage cabinets and storage pieces — sideboards, bookcases, credenzas and buffets. In such pieces, the designer liked to play with asymmetry.
Vodder’s bookcases often have a seemingly random array of variously sized shelves and nooks. A typical Vodder sideboard of the mid-century period — his classic Model 29 case piece is known to collectors — 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, Vodder had a sense of what kind of design was appropriate for which space: sobriety in the boardroom; playfulness at home.
Find vintage Arne Vodder furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
$4,250 / set
H 33 in W 20 in D 21 in
Pair of Arne Vodder Mid-Century Danish Caned Dining Chairs, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Danish (1960s) dining chairs with exposed frames, caned backrests with brass-hinged swivel adjustments, a white wrap molded seat, tapered legs and stretchers. (AR...
Upholstery, Wood
$2,830 / set
H 34.65 in W 26.78 in D 23.63 in
1960s Pair of Arne Vodder 431 Armchairs by Sibast Mobler, Denmark
By Arne Vodder, SL Mobler
Located in Praha, CZ
- Goog original condition with minor signs of use - newly upholstered - Armrests 61 cm - labeled by producer - heigh of seat 43 cm
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Danish Vintage Carver Armchairs by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made pair of Danish vintage carver armchairs by Arne Vodder. They are the model 418a chairs, designed in 1961 for Sibast, they date from the 1960’s. The...
Bouclé, Wood
"The Chair" Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, Set of 2
Located in PARIS, FR
Hans J. Wegner is the undisputed master of the Danish chair. Born in Tønder in 1914, he trained as a cabinetmaker before studying at the Copenhagen School of Arts and Crafts, going o...
Leather, Wood
$1,490 / set
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Set of Two Dining Room Chairs in the Style of Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of high-backed slatted chairs from the 1960s. Filigree construction made of solid wood, probably teak, upholstered seat made of plywood with covers made of light-colored fabric....
Teak
$2,400 / set
H 29.5 in W 24 in D 23 in
Pair of Mid Century Dining Chairs by Paul McCobb for Craft Associates c. 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Mid Century Paul McCobb, Craft Associates Model 950 - C dining chairs. Both chairs are in very good, ready to use condition, the orange upholstered chair seat shows some fading and discoloration, and it's foam interior is a bit hardened, usable as is or easy to refill and or recover. This hard to find form displays quintessential early to mid 60's design, ground breaking at the time of production, still relevant to todays interior spaces. Offered and priced as a set of two. Total H 29.5" x Arm H 26" x Seat H 17" x W 24" x D 23" The orange chair is somewhat lighter in finish than the darker brown chair.
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Arne Vodder Side Chairs for Sibast Mobler
By Arne Vodder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Arne Vodder designed side chairs for Sibast Mobler. These chairs are made of rare solid rosewood and retain original black leather upholstery. Leather upholstery has some cra...
Hardwood
$4,952 / set
H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Pair of Armchairs in Teck Model 317
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Danish pair of armchairs in teck model 317 by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen. Original cord seat.
Teak
$1,307 / set
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Vintage Danish Carver Chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and extremely well made pair of vintage Danish carver armchairs. They were designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast, and they date from the 1960’s. This model is very rare, es...
Faux Leather, Cherry
Lawrence Peabody Mid Century Armchairs - Pair
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lawrence Peabody Mid Century Armchairs - Pair Each chair measures: 22.25 wide x 21 deep x 29.75 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height/chair clearance of 27.5 inches ...
Upholstery, Wood
Danish Modern Occasional Living Room Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Scandinavian design at its finest. Minimalist elegant, occasional armchairs. Perfect for the living room or dining table. Efficient in their form with eye catching lines. Ful...
Textile, Wood
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Lounge Chairs for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Lounge Chairs for Craft Associates Exceptional and rare pair of lounge chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, showcasing the bold sculptura...
Walnut
Early Original Normal Cherner Side Chair for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Norman Cherner side chair in original condition. Beautiful patina complements the striking shape. Introduced in the 1950s to compete with the molded plywood Eames chairs, thi...
Walnut
Pair of Stendig Prague Armchairs by Josef Hoffman
By Stendig Co., Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic and iconic Prague armchairs designed by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet. Imported from Czechoslovakia by Stendig in the 1960s. Wood in good shape. Original cane needs to be redone ...
Cane, Bentwood
Restored Penguin Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of matching Penguin lounge chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Superb example of Danish modern elegance. Birch wooden backs have been expertly refinished to showcase the beautif...
Metal
Pair of Eero Saarinen Executive Armchairs for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Eero Saarinen Executive Armchairs for Knoll. Vintage production, reupholstered in 1998. All screws and self leveling glides intact. No rips in the textile. Cleaned and presen...
Metal
