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.
Office desk model 209 by Arne vodder fo Sibast- 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Magnificent Model 209 desk designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast in the 1960s. This L-shaped desk, consisting of a very large top with a small side cabinet nested inside, upon which th...
Berlin Iron
$7,426
H 28.75 in W 80.71 in D 37.41 in
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast, Denmark, 1960s
Metal
Danish Vintage Desk by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder, Brouer Mobel
Located in London, GB
An exceptional Danish vintage desk by Arne Vodder. This was made by Brouer Mobelfabrik in Denmark, it dates from the 1960’s. The quality is outstanding, this has a beautiful and ver...
Wood
Danish Vintage Model 54 Desk by Kai Kristiansen
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
An absolutely spectacular Danish vintage model 54 desk by Kai Kristiansen. Designed in 1954, this was made in Denmark by Feldballes Mobelfabrik in the 1950-60’s. It is of amazing qu...
Wood
Danish Vintage Desk by J. Svenstrup for AP Mobler
By Svenstrup Ap Mobler
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made Danish vintage desk by J. Svenstrup for AP Mobler. This was made in Denmark around the 1960’s. It has a gorgeous design and is of superb quali...
Wood
$8,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.25 in W 53.25 in D 31.75 in
Mid-Century Architectural Firm Executive Desk Designed by Svend Aage Madsen
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Raleigh, NC
This seldomly seen designed executive desk by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansens Møbelfabrik is truly a relic of design history. To my knowledge we are the only ones in the United ...
Teak
Rare BO-85 desk by Arne Vodder for Bovirke
By Arne Vodder, Bovirke
Located in Munich, DE
wonderful danisch organic design at it´s best.
Brass
Vintage Modernist Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen, Sweden, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Stylish teak desk by Ib Kofod Larsen, with a spacious table top and two drawers. The open sides give a lightness to the design.
Teak
Arne Vodder Hardwood Desk by Sibast, Denmark 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Wien, AT
The stunning Danish modern executive hardwood desk was designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast in Denmark, circa the 1960s. This rectangular desk shows wonderful details that are very wel...
Hardwood
$6,483
H 30.32 in W 40.16 in D 27.56 in
Svend Aage Madsen desk with drawers produced by Sigurd Hansen, Denmark, 1958
By Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A small desk with two drawers in ash wood and Formica, Danish production, designed by Svend Aage Madsen and produced by Sigurd Hansen, 1958. Despite its compact size, this desk refl...
Formica, Ash
Arne Vodder Desk Produced by Sibast Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare freestanding desk designed by Arne Vodder. Produced by Sibast Møbelfabrik in Denmark.
Steel
Arne Vodder Desk in Rosewood by Sibast Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The rare model 209 L-shaped desk with integrated sideboard, designed by Arne Vodder and produced by Sibast Møbelfabrik in Denmark, is a superb example of functional elegance within m...
Rosewood
Hans Wegner Desk Model JH-563 by Cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare freestanding desk model JH-563 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark.
Brass
Erik Riisager Hansen Desk Produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark
By Erik Riisager Hansen 1
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare freestanding desk designed by Erik Riisager Hansen. Produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark.
Rosewood
Poul Nørreklit desk model GP 160 by Georg Petersens møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Poul Nørreklit
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare freestanding desk model GP 160 designed by Poul Nørreklit. Produced by Georg Petersens møbelfabrik in Denmark.
Steel
Hadar Schmidt Desk in Rosewood Produced by Hadar Schmidt in Sweden
By Hadar Schmidt
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare desk designed by Hadar Schmidt. Produced by Hadar Schmidt in Sweden.
Brass
