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.
Torbjorn Afdal Book-Matched Brazilian Rosewood Cabinet for Bruksbo of Norway
Located in Dallas, TX
Spectacular vintage 1960s book-matched, double bleached Brazilian rosewood credenza with mirror-polished plinth base. This cabinet was custom ordered from Bruksbo of Norway...
Rosewood
$1,875Sale Price|25% Off
Mid Century Modern Teak Buffet Sideboard by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern buffet sideboard cabinet in teak designed by Borge Mogensen circa 1960's. This unique piece is accented with signature sculpted handles and brass hardware providin...
Brass
1970s Danish Highboard by Henning Kjærnulf with Carved Oak Details
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Striking highboard in oak with rich carved details. ByHenry Kjærnulf. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Made by EG møbler in t...
Oak
Kurt Østervig Sideboard in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Østervig, sideboard, walnut, Denmark, 1950s Sophisticated walnut sideboard by Kurt Østervig. The quality of this piece is reflected in the very well made seamless wood joints a...
Walnut
$2,000Sale Price|50% Off
Mid century Scandinavian Danish 3 door painted credenza with Key
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Danish 3 door painted credenza or sideboard. Has 3 top drawers with 3 lower doors with Key. Behind doors are 3 flat drawers and 4 adjustable shelves. All solid Oak custo...
Oak, Lacquer
Ib Kofod-Larsen Teak Sideboard Credenza Vintage 1970s Danish 90"
By Faarup Møbelfabrik, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
High-End Construction, Made in Denmark, Very Heavy. Complete with 5 Flatware Drawers and an adjustable shelf behind each Cabinet Door. Finished Back! Vintage Danish Credenza Cabinet...
Teak
Johannes Andersen Mid-century Danish Brazilian Rosewood Credenza
Located in Oakland, CA
Finely crafted mid-century rosewood credenza designed by Johannes Andersen for Silkeborg Møbelfabrik, Model 93, circa 1960, Denmark. The sideboard is handcrafted from book-matched ol...
Rosewood
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Lovely Teak Danish Credenza with Floating Hutch Room Divider, Unusual Legs
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Danish modern teak credenza with floating hutch. This magnificent piece is finished on both sides so it can be used as a room divider. Tons of ...
Glass, Teak
Small Scandinavian rosewood sideboard
Located in Brescia, IT
Sideboard from the 1950s-60s in rosewood and oak with hinged doors, drawers with carved handles, and shaped legs. Small Scandinavian 1950s-60s sideboard in rosewood with frame light...
Palisander
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Scandinavian Modern rosewood 3 drawer 3 door credenza rounded corners
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Modern rosewood 3 Drawer 3 Door Wide Credenza. Has 3 top drawers and 3 lower doors with adjustable shelves. Sits on a plinth base. Circa 1970s. Drawers have metal glide ...
Rosewood
IB Kofod Larsen Danish Rosewood Credenza
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-century Rosewood credenza designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Denmark, 1955. This sideboard features book-matched rosewood with four cabinet doors below four drawers. Upon opening, the ...
Rosewood
Johannes Andersen Teak Credenza with Sculpted Pulls
By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish teak credenza designed by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, 1955, Denmark. This finely crafted cabinet, made of teak with mitered corners, features tambour doors with s...
Teak
H.P. Hansen Teak Credenza with Hutch
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Toledo, OH
H.P. Hansen Teak Credenza with Hutch, circa 1960s. Scandinavian Style. Danish modern credenza and china display hutch will give you all the storage...
Glass, Teak
Danish Modern Teak Display Console by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s
By Brande Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen, Ib Kofod-Larsen, Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Attributed to Ib Kofod-Larsen for Brande Møbelfabrik, this exceptional Danish Modern teak display console embodies the refined architectural sensibility that defined Scandinavian des...
Stainless Steel
"Credenza Two" in Walnut / Black Ash by Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
"Credenza Two" by Last Workshop. Made to order in Chicago, IL. Dimensions shown here: 96"L x 22"D x 24"H Custom dimensions and finishes are available. A sturdy, sleek credenza...
Ash, Walnut
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Series 62' Six-Drawer Dresser
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Series 62' Six-Drawer Dresser Designed by Grossman in 1952, but named the '62 dresser as it was deemed to be ten years ahead of i...
Steel
$2,112Sale Price|35% Off
Sophisticated Teak Credenza
Located in South Charleston, WV
Unmarked but probably made by D-Scan. A large credenza boating volumes of storage for living room or office. Measures nearly 20" deep, 78.5" wide and 29.5" tall. A fine Danish Mi-Cen...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Long Teak Credenza with Tambour Doors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautifully designed teak credenza with top notch construction. It features two sliding doors, four drawers and two shelf spaces. Marked made in Denmark. Original clean condition.
Teak
Finely Restored Danish White Oak Credenza Sideboard
Located in Oakland, CA
This impressive Danish credenza is expertly handcrafted from white oak, featuring fine joinery with mitered beveled edges, five center drawers, and sliding doors on either side, each...
Oak
French handcrafted white 4-Door Low Wooden Sideboard, by Eric Gizard - Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This 4-door sideboard is presented here in ash wood and is also available in French oak. No assembly is required from your side, our furniture is fully mounted in our workshop. 2 ...
Ash, Wood
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Danish Mod Credenza Sideboard Teakwood Style of Johannes Andersen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1960s Danish Mod Credenza Sideboard in Teakwood. Stunning beauty. In the Style of Johannes Andersen Unmarked Measures: 78.75 W x...
Metal
Johannes Andersen Rosewood High Sideboard, Danish Mid-century
Located in Oakland, CA
Johannes Andersen 'Model 31' credenza by J.Skaaning & Son.The cabinet is crafted of Brazilian rosewood and features sliding doors with adjustable shelves, mirrored bar and drawers. M...
Rosewood
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Danish Modern Credenza by Rosengren Hansen
By Brande Møbelindustri, Henry Rosengren Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Classic Danish modern sideboard by Brande Mobelindustri for Rosengren Hansen. The credenza features four sliding doors, which open to r...
Walnut
Danish Modern Teak Sideboard Credenza by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s
By Johannes Andersen, Brande Møbelfabrik, Bernhard Pedersen & Son, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik, this exceptional teak credenza showcases the refined structural elegance and sculptural restraint that define the very best of Sca...
Stainless Steel
Arne Vodder Rosewood Sideboard with Colored Drawers, Sibast Møbler, 1950s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant and distinctive sideboard designed by Arne Vodder in the 1950s and produced by Sibast Møbler in Denmark. Crafted in rosewood with beautifully figured grain, the piece feature...
Rosewood
Danish Modern Teak High Board
Located in Denton, TX
Danish Modern Teak High Board. Sleek sliding doors with sculpted handles. Shelves are inside of the sliding doors for tons of storage space. Can also be use...
Teak
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
Magnificent Ib Kofod-Larsen Brazilian Rosewood Credenza for Faarup
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Danish modern rosewood credenza by designed Ib Kofod-Larsen manufactured by Faarup Mobelfabrik. This piece features beautiful Brazilian Rosewood graining, tambour doors, ad...
Rosewood
Credenza from Ringvide. Weave Frame, smoked oak wood, natural oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave frame Credenza, made of solid wood and laminated veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the cabinet serves as a great example of scandinavian contemporary design. Designed by Lukas Dahlén. The minimal yet expressive sideboard weave is made of solid oak wood and oak veneér. Inspired by the most common kind of wood and weed weaving the Weave sideboard...
Birch, Oak
Hansen & Pedersen, Danish Mid Century Modern, Freestanding Teak Credenza, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A stunning Danish Modern freestanding sideboard / credenza by Hansen & Pedersen, crafted in the 1960s from warm, rich teak wood. The piece features sliding doors with organically sha...
Ceramic, Teak
Green 4-Door Low Sideboard Design Eric Gizard Paris - handcrafted in France
By Éric Gizard
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This 4-door sideboard is presented here in ash wood and is also available in French oak. No assembly is required from your side, our furniture is fully mounted in our workshop. 2 h...
Ash, Wood
Weave 86, Cabinet from Ringvide, Oak Wood Natural Oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave 86 Oak cabinet, made of solid oak wood and oak veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the cabinet serves as a great example of Scandinavian conte...
Birch, Oak
Scandinavian teak 1960s sideboard
Located in Brescia, IT
Teak and oak sideboard with sliding doors and central drawers. Carved round handles. Scandinavian production, 60s. Scandinavian sideboard from the 1960s characterized by linear cons...
Teak
Rare Ib Kofod Larsen Set Credenza / Dresser & Night Stands Bed Side Tables
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Brande Møbelfabrik
Located in Oakland, CA
A finely crafted Scandinavian bedroom set designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Brande Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1958. The set includes a credenza dresser with cabinet and four drawers, a gent...
Rosewood
Scandinavian Credenza, pine wood, Shingles, Limestone, contemporary
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Spåna S140-GD Pine wood credenza, in scandinavian contemporary style, made to order. Pine veneered structure covered with pine shingles with lime stone top. Cleaved shingles of pin...
Pine
Kørsor model sideboard from IKEA in 1960s teak
By IKEA
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian sideboard by IKEA model Kørsor in teak with sliding doors and central drawers, 1960s. Scandinavian sideboard by IKEA model Kørsor, made of teak in the 1960s. The cabine...
Teak
Large Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Teak Wood Commode / Sideboard, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very good condition, minimal signs of wear.
Teak
Bernard Pedersen & Son Teak Credenza
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bernhard Pedersen & Son teak credenza, Denmark. A magnificent tambor door credenza, model BPS142 in excellent condition. This is a newer production model from 2020 or so in waxed tea...
Teak
Weave double sided credenza, from Ringvide. Smoked Oak wood
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave Double sided Credenza, made of solid oak wood and veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the Weave serves as a great example of Scandinavian contemporary...
Birch, Oak
Low 2-Door 3-Drawer Wooden Sideboard Design Eric Gizard, Paris & made in France
By Éric Gizard
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This 2-door, 3-drawer sideboard is presented here in ash wood and also available in French oak. No assembly is required from your side, the furniture is fully mounted in our workshop...
Ash, Wood
Teak 2-Door Sideboard / Buffet by Peter Lovig Nielsen for Dansk Designs, c. 1950
Located in Deland, FL
A coveted and exceptionally well built design by Peter Lovig Nielsen for Dansk Designs. The buffet has two doors that hide additional ample storage with three adjustable shelves as p...
Teak
$3,831Sale Price|20% Off
Large High Teak Sideboard with Floating Top 1950s, Made in Denmark
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful high sideboard with floating top and solid wenge handles, a timeless design of furniture with lots of storage space on the left side 2 panel doors and 2 shelves on the right side 2 panel doors short and 1 shelve below 2 wide drawers. Simple modern storage unit...
Teak
Dramatic Scandinavian Rosewood Credenza Sideboard
By E.W. Bach
Located in Oakland, CA
An exceptional Scandinavian cabinet handcrafted from dynamic Brazilian rosewood, featuring an eye-catching design with an angled top over a lower section with drawers. Showcasing fin...
Rosewood
Classic Danish Modern Teak Credenza by Sven Engstrom / Skaraborgs Mobelindust
By Skaraborgs, Sven Engström & Gunnar Myrstrand
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Danish Modern Teak Credenza by Sven Engström & Gunnar Myrstrand for Skaraborgs Mobelindust..This is the "Tiveden" model. includes five drawers. wonderful sculpted hand-pulls...
Maple, Teak
$5,437Sale Price|25% Off
1960s Thin Edge Three Door Walnut Credenza, Mid Century Danish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s thin edge three door walnut credenza - mid century danish Exquisite Thin edge walnut credenza with elegant details. Finley refinis...
Beech, Walnut
Sideboard model "Ladoga" by Erik Wörtz, 1960s
By Erik Wortz
Located in Brescia, IT
Rosewood sideboard with sliding doors and center drawers. Design by Erik Wörtz, 1960s. Sideboard model "Ladoga" designed by Erik Wörtz, first production in 1967. Made of rosewood, i...
Rosewood
Classic Scandinavian Modern Teak Credenza Attributed to Eric Wørts Denmark
By Erik Worts
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Erik Worts Classic Scandinavian Modern credenza in fine chosen Teak c 1950’s. Long clean mid century lines in fine teak with double tambour doors with inset handles. The right door o...
Teak
Vintage walnut sideboard 1960s
Located in Brescia, IT
German production 1960s walnut, with three doors and drawers: warm grain, horizontal lines, low carved legs. German production from the 1960s, walnut sideboard with a desoign that e...
Nutwood
French customizable white 3-door sideboard, by designer Eric Gizard Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This 3-door sideboard is 100% made in France in oak, veneer oak and with lacquered doors in MDF panels. The 3 doors open with a "push-to-release" pressure. A vertical interior divi...
Wood, Ash
Niels Vodder Teak Credenza NV54
By Niels Vodder
Located in San Francisco, CA
Niels Vodder design credenza model NV54, Denmark. Niels Vodder was a premier cabinet maker that is best known for his execution of Finn Juhl's most successful and beautiful creations...
Teak
$2,056Sale Price|27% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Highboard with Glass, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This tall highboard was made in Denmark during the 1960s. Made of noble rosewood. The dark colour perfectly matches the rich grain. The highboard has four shelves, the height of whic...
Metal
$7,790Sale Price / set|35% Off
Børge Mogensen for P. Lauritsen & Son Sideboard Cabinets, 1950s Denmark, Signed
By Børge Mogensen, P. Lauritsen & Son 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning well preserved all-original pair of BM-59 sideboard cabinets by Børge Mogensen for P. Lauritsen & Son are in mint condition. Sourced from the original owner, who is...
Brass
Rare Midcentury Sideboard in Teak by Skovby, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Beautiful sideboard from the 1960s, crafted in teak veneer with steel legs and teak shoes. Produced by Skovby Møbelfabrik, Denmark. The piece features two sliding doors with round re...
Teak
Bogeryd's "Comet" sideboard in 1960s teak
By Bogeryds Möbelfabrik
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian teak sideboard with sliding doors, four center drawers and built-in carved handles. "Comet" model produced by Bogeryd 1960s. Scandinavian sideboard model "Comet," produ...
Teak
Scandinavian teak sideboard, 1950s-60s
Located in Brescia, IT
Teak sideboard with three top drawers and three hinged doors with interior shelves. Scandinavian production, 1950s-60s. Scandinavian sideboard made between the 1950s and 1960s from ...
Teak
$11,862Sale Price / item|20% Off
21st Century Sweden Sideboard, Rosewood Veneer, Fenix Top, Made in Italy
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
The Sweden sideboard, designed by architect Roberto Cappelli, blends traditional materials and new technologies for a clean, elegant design inspired by Swedish furniture of the 1950s...
Chestnut, Rosewood
Vintage Sliding Door Cabinet by Hans Wegner for Ry Möbler
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage sliding door cabinet in teak by Hans Wegner for RY Möbler. This model hails from the RY100 series and features rosewood capped feet and two storage bays with a total of 3 adj...
Teak
Stereo Cabinet / Credenza Teak Danish Modern
Located in Fulton, CA
Teak Danish Modern stereo cabinet, circa. 1970's-1980's. Designed specifically to store and access stereo equipment. Features smoked glass magnetic doors, pull-out drawer, and a slid...
Smoked Glass, Teak
Hans J Wegner Cabinet in Teak, Johannes Hansen Cabinetmaker, c. 1960
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine and rare sideboard designed by Hans Wegner and built by eminent Danish cabinetmaker, Johannes Hansen. A pair of doors with integrated pulls conceals two adjustable shelves to th...
Teak
Vintage 1960s Ib Kofod-Larsen Danish Teak Model 66 Credenza 90" Faarup Architect
By Faarup Møbelfabrik, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This piece is fully functional, a wonderful Danish high-end constructed cabinet, with 5 interior flatware drawers in the left cabinet bank, and an adjustable shelf behind the remaini...
Teak
Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Credenza with 3 Sliding Doors & Fitted Interior
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous teak credenza with sliding doors and 4 drawers. Blond maple interiors, cabinet has shelves behind the doors. Dovetailed construction, in very good vintage condition with min...
Maple, Teak