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.
1960s Danish Omann Jun Extendable Dining Table in Rosewood
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik, Gunni Omann
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Omann Junior Dining table in rosewood. The well crafted dining table has a simple and elegant design that enhance the pattern of the rosewood. The dining table has one 55 cm....
Rosewood
Scandinavian teak 1960s round extendable table
Located in Brescia, IT
Round extendable teak veneer wood table with tapered legs. Scandinavian production, 60s. Scandinavian-made round extendable dining table from the 1960s. The top, made of teak veneer...
Teak
DOOQ! NEW Organic Modern Handmade Nouvelle Vague Dinner Table in Yellow, D=120cm
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Nouvelle Vague Dinner Table Yellow Glossy Tiles Powder Matte Lacquered Wood Top in Travertine Exceptional in its craftwork, Nouvelle Vague is a dinner table that rejects traditional...
Ceramic, Wood
DOOQ Nusa Oval Dining Table Organic Modern in Natural Wood Marquetery
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Nusa Oval Dining Table Organic Modern in Natural Wood Marquetery is our latest Dinner table collection, where Southeast Asian inspiration meets modern craftsmanship. Each table intri...
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Contemporary Rectangular Dining Table 'Tangent' by DK3, Oiled White Oak, 240 cm
By Anne Boysen, DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Rectangular Dining Table 'Tangent' designed by Anne Boysen for DK3 Handmade in Denmark Dimensions: - H.72 x 240 x 110 cm - Big leg: 60 x 24,3 cm / Small leg: 54,8 x 11...
Oak
Contemporary Rectangular Dining Table 'Tangent' by DK3, Oiled White Oak, 340 cm
By Anne Boysen, DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Rectangular Dining Table 'Tangent' designed by Anne Boysen for DK3 Handmade in Denmark Dimensions: - H.72 x 340 x 110 cm - Big leg: 60 x 24,3 cm / Small leg: 54,8 x 11...
Oak
$2,353Sale Price|20% Off
Modular "Puzzle" dining table by Richard Nissen, Denmark 1978
By Jens Quistgaard, Richard Nissen, Richard Nissen
Located in ECHT, NL
Modular puzzle dining table. Designed by Richard Nissen for Nissen furniture Denmark. The table was produced in 1978. The table has 6 legs. The legs are designed in an L shape. They ...
Wood
Contemporary Rectangular Dining Table 'Tangent' by DK3, Walnut Lacquered, 240 cm
By Anne Boysen, DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Rectangular Dining Table 'Tangent' designed by Anne Boysen for DK3 Handmade in Denmark Dimensions: - H.72 x 240 x 110 cm - Big leg: 60 x 24,3 cm / Small leg: 54,8 x 11...
Walnut
Olive Epoxy Resin Wood Dining Table - Resin River Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
Custom Olive Epoxy Table This stunning table is made of Mediterranean Olive wood. The unique beauty of the natural curves of olive wood combined with blue epoxy is seen in this tabl...
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Olive
Contemporary Round Dining Table 'Tangent' by Anne Boysen x DK3, Walnut
By DK3, Anne Boysen
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Round Dining Table 'Tangent' designed by Anne Boysen for DK3 Handmade in Denmark Dimensions: - H.72 x 136 x 160 cm - Big leg: 38,4 x 33,6 cm / Small leg: 54,8 x 11,8 c...
Walnut
Danish Cabinetmaker Dining Table - Extendable to 325cm for 12 seats
Located in London, GB
This bespoke dining table was made in the 1950s by a cabinetmaker in Denmark. The modern but classical detailing is reminscent of Ole Wanscher and Kaare Klint. The profiled edges of the table top are in keeping with Kaare Klint's English influences. The curve between the table aprons and legs is more similar to Ole Wanscher's modern interpretation of classical furniture design. The edges of table top are also curved from end to end, softening the oblong shape. Measuring 75cm high, the table is 3cm higher than most midcentury tables and therefore is more in keeping with today's dining chairs with seat heights of 46-47cm. The table is 205cm long when not extended and extends to 265cm and 325cm with one and two leaves, allowing for 8/10/12 seats...
Hardwood
Contemporary Rectangular Dining Table 'Tangent' by DK3, Oak Soap, 270 cm
By DK3, Anne Boysen
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Rectangular Dining Table 'Tangent' designed by Anne Boysen for DK3 Handmade in Denmark Dimensions: - H.72 x 270 x 110 cm - Big leg: 60 x 24,3 cm / Small leg: 54,8 x 11...
Oak
Round Table, South Scandinavian Design by Eric Gizard, 100% Made in France
By Éric Gizard
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This round table is made of solid ash wood and designed by famous parisian Designer Eric Gizard. Alls woods we use come exclusively from sustainable managed French forests. Measure...
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Contemporary Round Dining Table 'Tangent' by Anne Boysen x DK3, Smoked Oak
By Anne Boysen, DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Round Table 'Tangent' designed by Anne Boysen for DK3 Handmade in Denmark Dimensions: - H. 72 x D.136 x 160 cm - Big leg: 38,4 x 33,6 cm / Small leg: 54,8 x 11,8 cm - ...
Oak
$10,760 / item
Round Dining Table 'Plush' by Dk3, Natural Oak, 150 cm
By DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
PLUSH dining table, round, 150 cm. Solid wood table top and legs. Handmade in Denmark. Signed by Jacob Plejdrup for DK3 Table's height: 72 or 74 cm S...
Oak, Walnut
Contemporary Rectangular Dining Table 'Tangent' by DK3, Lacquered Oak, 370 cm
By DK3, Anne Boysen
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Rectangular Dining Table 'Tangent' designed by Anne Boysen for DK3 Handmade in Denmark Dimensions: - H.72 x 370 x 110 cm - Big leg: 60 x 24,3 cm / Small leg: 54,8 x 11...
Oak
Contemporary Dining Table 'Ten' by DK3, Light Oak, 200, Oval
By DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
'Ten' dining table designed by Designed by Jacob Plejdrup for DK3. Handmade in Denmark. Model shown on main picture: Shape: Oval Wood: Light Oak Dimensions: 200 cm Table's Height: ...
Oak
Round Dining Table 'Plush' by Dk3, Smoked Oak or Walnut, 160 cm
By DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
PLUSH dining table, round, 160 cm. Solid wood table top and legs. Handmade in Denmark. Signed by Jacob Plejdrup for DK3 Table's height: 72 or 74 cm S...
Oak, Walnut
Modern Round Table 'Lavitta' by Poiat, Natural Oak, 100cm
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Lavitta round table (100 cm) designed by Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski Collection Lavitta 2016 by Poiat Model shown on picture Dimensions :...
Oak
Rare Dining Table in Brass and Rosewood by Ernst Kühn, 1950s
By Ernst Kühn
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare dining table, designed by Ernst Kühn and produced by Lysberg Hansen & Therp in Denmark during the 1950s, is a refined expression of Scandinavian mid-century craftsmansh...
Brass
$11,525 / item
Round Dining Table 'Plush' by Dk3, Natural Oak, 160 cm
By DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
PLUSH dining table, round, 160 cm. Solid wood table top and legs. Handmade in Denmark. Signed by Jacob Plejdrup for DK3 Table's height: 72 or 74 cm M...
Oak, Walnut
Hans Wegner Dining Table Model AT-312 Produced by Andreas Tuck in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Dining table model AT-312 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Andreas Tuck in Denmark.
Oak, Teak
1960 Very large 4-meter Scandinavian table in light oak
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Very large Scandinavian table in light oak and gilded brass for 14 to 16 people, fully restored to a high-end finish. Denmark circa 1960. Length 408 cm - 160,63 po with 4 x 60 cm ...
Oak
Swedish round extendable teak table from the 1960s
By J.O. Carlssons Möbelindustri
Located in Brescia, IT
Swedish 1960s teak extensible round table with two extensions, manufactured by J.O. Carlsson Vetlanda, with original mark. Elegant round extendable teak table produced in the 1960s ...
Teak
Contemporary Rectangular Dining Table 'Tangent' by DK3, Lacquered Oak, 400 cm
By DK3, Anne Boysen
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Rectangular Dining Table 'Tangent' designed by Anne Boysen for DK3 Handmade in Denmark Dimensions: - H.72 x 400 x 110 cm - Big leg: 60 x 24,3 cm / Small leg: 54,8 x 11...
Oak
Finn Juhl Dining Table by Baker Furniture
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Highland, IN
This beautifully detailed dining walnut table designed in 1951 by Finn Juhl for Baker Furniture has several of Juhl's trademark sculptural details. 29.5" h X 68" long (table has two...
Walnut
Mid Century Danish Modern Skovby Plank Dining Table
Located in Tulsa, OK
**Please Read Entire Description** Please view all listing pictures on a laptop if possible. Some cell phones don’t display all listing pictures and some could be pictures relating to condition. Please read all the way down through this entire description box to view the entire description of the item. Please keep in mind that these are 40-75 year old items and will have some expected normal wear. We strive to represent our items well, and most of these items are in above average vintage condition. Noticeable flaws will be represented in the listing pictures and the text but we cannot describe or picture every small scratch, ding, or area of slight wear. Once delivered, furniture CANNOT be refused, returned, or refunded unless damage has occurred in the shipping process. Our shipper takes care to wrap each item and pack it safely therefore we have rarely had any issues with damage in transit. All items must be picked up within 3 weeks of order if buyer secures his own shipper. Shipping usually requires 3-6 weeks delivery through our shipping contacts and is only available in the continental US for large furniture items. Some smaller items are available to be shipped internationally through USPS/UPS. * * * Mid Century Danish Modern Skovby Plank Dining...
Teak
Table à manger rectangulaire style scandinave vintage en teck et mélaminé des an
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Table à manger rectangulaire vintage de style scandinave des années 50 60, en teck, plateau rectangle aux bords doux et arrondis en teck et mélaminé décor teck, pieds compas, format ...
Teak
Extendable Teak Dining Table by Henning Kjaernulf, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Nice extendable teak dining table by Henning Kjaernulr for Vejle Stole & Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s. The table has a minimalistic design with easy and good functioning extension. Th...
Teak
Contemporary Rectangular Dining Table 'Tangent' by DK3, Walnut, 400 cm
By DK3, Anne Boysen
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Rectangular Dining Table 'Tangent' designed by Anne Boysen for DK3 Handmade in Denmark Dimensions: - H.72 x 400 x 110 cm - Big leg: 60 x 24,3 cm / Small leg: 54,8 x 11...
Walnut
$4,550Sale Price|30% Off
Rosewood Bi-Folding Dining Table, Denmark, c1975
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an amazing and rare rosewood bi-folding dining table designed and made in Denmark, c1975.
Rosewood
Contemporary Rectangular Dining Table 'Tangent' by DK3, Smoked Oak, 400 cm
By DK3, Anne Boysen
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Rectangular Dining Table 'Tangent' designed by Anne Boysen for DK3 Handmade in Denmark Dimensions: - H.72 x 400 x 110 cm - Big leg: 60 x 24,3 cm / Small leg: 54,8 x 11...
Oak
Mid-Century modern scandinavian dining table in teak
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century modern scandinavian dining table in teak by Harry Rosengren Hansen. 2 extra leaves
Teak
Carl Malmsten, Visingsö, Dining table, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
Carl Malmsten (Sweden, 1888-1972) Visingsö A rectangular pine wood dining table on four feet assembled by two on each side and joined by an arched base. Sweden. 1960s.
Pine
Contemporary Rectangular Dining Table 'Tangent' by DK3, Lacquered Oak, 300 cm
By DK3, Anne Boysen
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Rectangular Dining Table 'Tangent' designed by Anne Boysen for DK3 Handmade in Denmark Dimensions: - H. 72 x 300 x 110 cm - Big leg: 60 x 24,3 cm / Small leg: 54,8 x 1...
Oak
Round Dining Table 'Plush' by Dk3, Smoked Oak or Walnut, 140 cm
By DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
PLUSH dining table, round, 140 cm. Solid wood table top and legs. Handmade in Denmark. Signed by Jacob Plejdrup for DK3 Table's height: 72 or 74 cm M...
Oak, Walnut
DOOQ! NEW! MODERN! Nouvelle Vague Donne Dinner Table in White, D=150cm
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Exceptional in its craftwork, Nouvelle Vague is a side table that rejects traditional conventions in favor of experimentation. Round ceramic handmade pieces, painted in a unique craq...
Ceramic, Wood
Table à manger scandinave vintage des années 50 60 en teck avec rallonge
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Très belle table à manger rectangulaire de style scandinave vintage des années 50 60, en teck, avec une rallonge intégrée à l’extrémité grâce à un ingénieux système, design rare dans...
Teak
Contemporary Rectangular Dining Table 'Tangent' by DK3, Oiled White Oak, 400 cm
By DK3, Anne Boysen
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Rectangular Dining Table 'Tangent' designed by Anne Boysen for DK3 Handmade in Denmark Dimensions: - H.72 x 400 x 110 cm - Big leg: 60 x 24,3 cm / Small leg: 54,8 x 11...
Oak
In Stock Clear Resin River Epoxy Table, Dining Room Table, Handmade Furniture
Located in İnegöl, TR
Custom Walnut Epoxy Resin Dining Table This stunning table is made of 300 years Walnut wood. The unique beauty of the natural curves of walnut wood combined with clear epoxy is seen...
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Olive
Olive Wood Epoxy Table - Wooden Dining Table - Rustic Wood Dine Table For 6
Located in İnegöl, TR
Type of Wood: Olive Wood Dimensions: 72" x 36" Leg Model: Metal Customizable: Available! Production Time: 3 Weeks Shipping Cost: Free! Package Method: Wooden Pallet River dining tab...
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Olive
Contemporary Dining Table POV 464, Solid Oak or Walnut, 240
By TON a.s., Kaschkasch
Located in Paris, IDF
Dining Table POV 464 signed by TON & Kashkash studio Top shape: Oval, rectangular, or round rectangular Wood types: Solid oak or American walnut (more wood types and stains availab...
Oak, Walnut
Contemporary Rectangular Dining Table 'Tangent' by DK3, Walnut, 240 cm
By Anne Boysen, DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Rectangular Dining Table 'Tangent' designed by Anne Boysen for DK3 Handmade in Denmark Dimensions: - H.72 x 240 x 110 cm - Big leg: 60 x 24,3 cm / Small leg: 54,8 x 11...
Walnut
Contemporary Dining Table 'Plush' by Dk3, Smoked Oak or Walnut, 270, Oval
By DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
PLUSH dining table, oval, 270 cm. Solid wood table top and legs. Handmade in Denmark. Signed by Jacob Plejdrup for DK3 Model shown on main picture: Shape: Oval Wood: Smoked Oak Dim...
Oak, Walnut
Early and Rare Dining Table / Desk "Grand Prix" by Arne Jacobsen / Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Originally called model 3130, the chair got its new name after winning the „Grand Prix“ at the XI Triennale di Milano in 1957. In terms of constructio...
Teak
Scandinavian Extendable Dining Table by Poul Hundevad - 1960
Located in BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT, FR
Beautiful square Scandinavian dining table designed by Poul Hundevad and produced in the 1960s–1970s. Fully stamped and authenticated. Crafted in solid rosewood, this elegant table ...
Palisander
Contemporary Rectangular Dining Table 'Tangent' by DK3, Oak Oil, 270 cm
By Anne Boysen, DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Rectangular Dining Table 'Tangent' designed by Anne Boysen for DK3 Handmade in Denmark Dimensions: - H.72 x 270 x 110 cm - Big leg: 60 x 24,3 cm / Small leg: 54,8 x 11...
Oak
Eberhart Furniture Hector 120 Dining Table with Extension Leaves
Located in Lejre, DK
Hector 120 dining table by Eberhart Furniture. The table has a diameter of 120 cm and can be extended to 170 cm with extension leaves. With the extens...
Wood
Blue Olive Epoxy Resin River Table - Dining Table - Custom Wood Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
Custom Olive Epoxy Table This stunning table is made of Mediterranean Olive wood. The unique beauty of the natural curves of olive wood combined with blue epoxy is seen in this tabl...
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Olive
Contemporary Rectangular Dining Table 'Tangent' by DK3, Walnut Lacquered, 340 cm
By Anne Boysen, DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Rectangular Dining Table 'Tangent' designed by Anne Boysen for DK3 Handmade in Denmark Dimensions: - H.72 x 340 x 110 cm - Big leg: 60 x 24,3 cm / Small leg: 54,8 x 11...
Walnut
Contemporary Rectangular Dining Table 'Tangent' by DK3, Walnut Lacquered, 400 cm
By Anne Boysen, DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Rectangular Dining Table 'Tangent' designed by Anne Boysen for DK3 Handmade in Denmark Dimensions: - H.72 x 400 x 110 cm - Big leg: 60 x 24,3 cm / Small leg: 54,8 x 11...
Walnut
Functionalist Console Table, Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant console table by Axel Einar Hjorth, in a sleek, functionalist design. Wooden table top lacquered black, cylinder formed steel legs. “Utö” is one of the series of furniture i...
Steel
Contemporary Rectangular Dining Table 'Tangent' by DK3, Walnut, 300 cm
By Anne Boysen, DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Rectangular Dining Table 'Tangent' designed by Anne Boysen for DK3 Handmade in Denmark Dimensions: - H. 72 x 300 x 110 cm - Big leg: 60 x 24,3 cm / Small leg: 54,8 x 1...
Walnut
Round Dining Table 'Plush' by Dk3, Smoked Oak or Walnut, 150 cm
By DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
PLUSH dining table, round, 150 cm. Solid wood table top and legs. Handmade in Denmark. Signed by Jacob Plejdrup for DK3 Table's height: 72 or 74 cm M...
Oak, Walnut
Contemporary Rectangular Dining Table 'Tangent' by DK3, Walnut Lacquered, 370 cm
By Anne Boysen, DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Rectangular Dining Table 'Tangent' designed by Anne Boysen for DK3 Handmade in Denmark Dimensions: - H.72 x 370 x 110 cm - Big leg: 60 x 24,3 cm / Small leg: 54,8 x 11...
Walnut
Black Transparent Olive Epoxy Resin River Table - Kitchen Dining Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
Custom Olive Epoxy Resin Kitchen & Dining Table This stunning table is made of Mediterranean Olive wood. The unique beauty of the natural curves of olive wood combined with blue epo...
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Olive
Walnut Williams Dining Table Blood Red Hairpin Legs Oval Top
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top....
Steel
Contemporary Dining Table 'Ten' by DK3, Smoked Oak or Walnut, 400, Oval
By DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
Ten dining table, oval, 400 cm. Solid wood table top and legs. Handmade in Denmark. Model shown on main picture: Shape: Oval Wood: Smoked Oak Dimensions: 400 cm Table's height: 72 ...
Oak, Walnut
Modern Round Table 'Lavitta' by Poiat, Dark Oak, 100cm
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Lavitta round table (100 cm) designed by Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski Collection Lavitta 2016 by Poiat Model shown on picture Dimensions :...
Oak
Olive Epoxy Resin Table - Olive Wood Dining Table - River Resin Wood Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
Custom Olive Epoxy Resin Dining Table This stunning table is made of Mediterranean Olive wood. The unique beauty of the natural curves of olive wood combined with black epoxy is see...
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Olive