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.
Round Rosewood Dining Table by Sannemanns Møbelfabrik, 1980s
Located in Lejre, DK
Round dining table in rosewood by Sannemanns Møbelfabrik from the 1980s. Danish design without extension leaves, featuring a classic appearance. — Origin: Denmark — Manufacturer: Sa...
Rosewood
$3,364
H 28.94 in Dm 47.25 in
Round Dining Table With Extensions Leaves In Rosewood By Arne Vodder From 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Lejre, DK
Round dining table in rosewood by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, 1960s. With 2 extension leaves of 50 cm. Danish design classic. Designer: Arne Vodder Manufacturer: Sibast Møbler Ma...
Rosewood
$2,148
H 27.96 in Dm 47.64 in
Round Dining Table Model 55 In Rosewood With Extension Leaves By Omann Jun
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
Round dining table model 55 designed and manufactured by Omann Jun in 1964. The table is made in rosewood veneer and stands on elegant tapered legs, characteristic of Danish furnitur...
Rosewood
$6,605Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 49.22 in D 49.22 in
Vintage Rare Danish Round Rosewood Folding Dining Table by Agner Christoffersen
By Agner Christoffersen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This rare, original dining table was designed by Agner Christoffersen for the Danish manufacture N.C. Christoffersen in 1948 - in the period when Danish modernism was just beginning....
Stainless Steel
$5,200
H 29.53 in Dm 47.25 in
Round extendable dining table in Rio Rosewood by Arne Vodder, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL
Luxurious, timeless table in Rio Rosewood, with a dramatic veneer pattern, fully restored in excellent condition. The table extend to 120x240cm, seating up to 10 people.
Rosewood
$2,356Sale Price|22% Off
H 29.14 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Dining Table in Rosewood Designed by Arne Vodder from the 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Lejre, DK
This rosewood dining table, designed by Arne Vodder in the 1960s, is a remarkable example of Danish furniture design from this era. The warm colors and beautiful patterns of the rose...
Rosewood
$7,330Sale Price|55% Off
H 28.55 in Dm 63 in
Kaare Klint Round Dining Table Made of Solid Mahogany by Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
Kaare Klint: A circular solid mahogany dining table with profiled edge and legs. Made and marked by Rud. Rasmussen cabinetmakers. H. 72.5. Diam. 160 cm.
Wood
$1,528
H 28.35 in W 59.06 in D 39.38 in
Dining Table in Rosewood with Extensions Designed by Arne Vodder from the 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Lejre, DK
This dining table in rosewood, designed by Arne Vodder in the 1960s, epitomizes the elegance and craftsmanship characteristic of Danish mid-century modern design. Crafted from luxur...
Rosewood
$3,163
H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 43.31 in
Oval Dining Table with Extensions in Rosewood, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Oval dining table made in Danish design in the 1960s. Crafted in rosewood with pronounced grain. The table features extension function with four leaves consisting of three leaves mea...
Rosewood
$3,778
H 28.75 in W 55 in D 45.5 in
Danish Modern Mahogany Oval Dining Table By Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH337
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Classic solid teak top dining table oval shape this table is like new condition was purchased and saved in storage the table comes with no leaves as they can be purchased...
Mahogany
