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.
AV 53 - 3 seater sofa in original leather by Arne Vodder
By Ivan Schlechter, Arne Vodder
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AV 53 - 3-seater sofa in red patinated aniline leather with rosewood legs. Designed by Arne Vodder and made by Ivan Schlecter.
Leather, Rosewood
Svend Ellekær Three Seat Sofa
By Sven Ellekaer
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Svend Ellekær Manufacturer: Rolschau Møbler Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood, Leather, Wool Measurements: 78.75? wide Condition: In excellent origina...
Leather, Wool, Rosewood
$1,456Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.11 in W 76.78 in D 30.71 in
1970s, Danish design by Arne Vodder for Cado Denmark, 3 seater sofa.
By Cado, Arne Vodder
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design by Arne Vodder for Cado Denmark. 3 seater sofa, furniture wool, dark exotic/teak wood. Loose cushions. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains.
Wool, Teak
$2,988
H 29.53 in W 72.84 in D 29.93 in
Original Arne Wahl Iversen Midcentury Sofa Couch Komfort Vintage
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Komfort
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönen Vintage Dreisitzer vom dänischen Qualitätshersteller "Komfort" zum Verkauf an. Das Sofa wurde von Arne Wahl Iversen, einem der größten skandinavischen Mö...
Leather, Teak
$2,686
H 31.89 in W 80.32 in D 32.68 in
1960s, Danish design by Aage Christensen, 3-seater sofa, leather.
By Aage Christiansen
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Aage Christensen. 3-seater sofa. Original black furniture leather, teak wood legs. Manufactured by Danish furniture maker Eran Møbler in about 1965-70s. Origi...
Leather, Teak
1960s Sofa, Rudolf Bernd Glatzel
By Rudolf Bernd Glatzel, Alfred Kill International
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic Sofa from the 1960s by Rudolf Bernd Glatzel for Kill International. High-quality solid cherrywood frame with original leather cover in black. Quality Features: accompli...
Leather
$11,678
H 42.13 in W 60.24 in D 33.47 in
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa kupe sofa, 2292, original upholstery
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen original upholstered kupe sofa with cognac leather. Legs of teak. Model 2292, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Leather, Teak
Classic Jens Risom Three Seat Sofa Ca' 1960's
By Jens Risom
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic three seat sofa by Jens Risom, ca' 1960's. Sculpted and recessed walnut base, model #2516. Freshly reupholstered and ready to be enjoyed for many years. The cushions are re...
Upholstery, Walnut
Danish Modern Arne Vodder AV 53 Sofa
By Ivan Schlechter, Arne Vodder
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A rare design by Danish designer Arne Vodder for Ivan Schlecter known as the AV 53. Professional, skilled furniture restoration is an integral part of what we ...
Upholstery, Teak
Niels Eilersen Monza Mid Century Danish Leather Three-Seat Sofa
By Niels Eilersen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Niels Eilersen Monza Mid Century Danish Leather Three-Seat Sofa This sofa measures: 93.5 wide x 41 deep x 33.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17 an...
Leather
Borge Mogensen Leather 3-Seater Sofa Model.2209 1970's
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Designed by Børge Mogensen in 1963, the "Model 2209" is a lounge sofa masterpiece that epitomizes the golden age of Danish design. While inheriting the traditional stylistic foundati...
Leather, Oak
Ole Wanscher Leather 2 Seater Sofa 1950's
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This two-seat leather sofa was created by Scandinavian furniture design master Ole Wanscher in the 1950s. It is characterised by its elegant and refined form, which seems to embody h...
Leather, Oak
Frits Henningsen 3 Seater Sofa 1960's
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Fritz Henningsen, born in 1889, operated his own workshop primarily in Copenhagen, overseeing the entire process from design to furniture production. His high-quality furniture, whic...
Fabric, Mahogany
Ire Mobler 3 Seater Sofa 1960's
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Sofa made by Ire Mobler, founded in 1939 in Skillingaryd, Småland, southern Sweden.Ire design sofas from Sweden, with contours shaped in oak and fabrics that are a perfect match.The ...
Oak, Fabric
Hans. J.Wegner 3-Seater Sofa GE236
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Hans J. Wegner. It is said that he designed over 500 chairs during his lifetime, making him one of the most influential masters in the history of Danish furniture design. Among his w...
Fabric, Oak
Arne Norell Ilona 2 Seater Sofa 1970's
By Arne Norell
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Leather sofa by Swedish master craftsman Arne Norell, 1960s. The structure, combining thick leather and beach wood, is the essence of Scandinavian design, combining beauty and functi...
Leather, Beech
