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.
Danish Vintage Dining Table by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning Danish vintage dining table by Arne Vodder. This was made in Denmark by Sibast, it dates from the 1960’s. It is of outstanding quality, with an elegant and st...
Wood
$6,495
H 28.5 in W 41.75 in D 113.75 in
Arne Vodder for Sibast Model 227 Expanding Danish Teak Dining Table, 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler in the 1960s, the Model 227 is among the most ingenious expansion systems to emerge from the golden age of Danish cabinetmaking, and this ex...
Teak
$7,800
H 29 in W 28.5 in D 41.75 in
Danish Modern Teak Drop-Leaf Expanding Dining Table by Arne Vodder for Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Designed by the celebrated Danish designer Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, this exceptional Model 227 dining table exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and functional ingenuity that ...
Brass
$9,500
H 28.25 in W 69.75 in D 41.75 in
Model 227 Teak Long Extension Dining Table by Arne Vodder for Sibast, c. 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Deland, FL
An exceptional Minimalist midcentury Danish Modern teak extension dining table. Very versatile, with drop leaves and two extension leaves. By Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler Denmark, c...
Teak
$7,467Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.14 in W 127.96 in D 49.22 in
Teak Dining Table from the 1960s by Henning Kjærnulf Model 62
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Oirlo, LI
This elegant teak dining table, designed by Henning Kjærnulf and produced by Sorø Møbelfabrik, offers both style and functionality. With a dark golden teak finish, the table includes...
Teak
$2,350
H 28.5 in W 55 in D 35.5 in
Mid-Century Danish Draw-Leaf Teak Dining Table By Skovby Mobelfabrik
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exemplary mid-century modern dining table by Skovby of Denmark. This piece showcases the clean lines and functional ingenuity characteristic of 1960s Scandinavian design. Crafted ...
Wood, Teak
Teak Dining Table by Edvard Valentinsen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
The grain on this table is the first thing you notice, richly figured teak with that warm amber depth that only comes with age and the right wood. Valentinsen built this for Funiture...
Teak
MId Century Large teak Dining Table By Gustav Bahus , Norway
Located in Gaggenau, DE
MId Century Large teak Dining Table By Gustav Bahus , Norway , 1960s The table is ingood condition. Made in Norway by Gustav Bahus The table can be enlarged very easily by mean...
Teak
$3,200
H 29.25 in W 103 in D 38.75 in
Teak Expandable Dining Table in the style of Niels Moller Denmark
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted early Mid Century teak wood dining table with two 21.5" pullout leaves to each end. The table can seat up to ten people depending on the chairs you choose with wo...
Teak
JL Moller Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Table
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Franklin Park, IL
JL Moller Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Table This dining table measures: 67 wide x 35 deep x 28.5 inches high, with a chair clearance of 25.25 inches All pieces of furniture can ...
Teak
Vintage Teak Expanding Dining Table by Knud Nielsen for Møbelfabrik Løsning
Located in Emeryville, CA
This exquisite Danish Modern expandable teak dining table was designed by Knud Nielsen for Møbelfabrik Løsning in the 1960s. A superb example of functional Scandinavian design, it fe...
Teak
Vintage 1960s Arne Vodder Teak Side Tables for Vamo Sonderborg - Pair
Located in Emeryville, CA
Denmark’s most celebrated designers, trained under Finn Juhl, is known for his clean architectural lines, subtle organic curves, and exceptional attention to detail. Expertly crafte...
Teak
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Niels Otto Møller no. 83 Teak Dining Chairs (Set of 6
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Emeryville, CA
J.L. Møller, founded by designer Niels Otto Møller in 1944, is renowned for exceptional Danish craftsmanship, timeless design, and meticulous hand-finishing. The brand’s dining chair...
Wool, Teak
Vintage Niels Otto Møller 78 Dining Chairs in Solid Teak Set of 4
Located in Emeryville, CA
An iconic Danish design, the Møller No. 78 dining chair was created in the 1950s by Niels Otto Møller for J. L. Møller Møbelfabrik. Known for its elegant lines and exceptional crafts...
Teak
Vintage Niels Otto Møller Model 85 Teak Dining Chairs in Danish Papercord
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Emeryville, CA
An exceptional Danish design classic, the Møller No. 86 side chairs were masterfully created in the 1950s by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J.L. Møller Møbelfabrik. Crafted from s...
Teak
Vintage 1960s Gunni Omann Model 18 Credenza in Teak
By Gunni Omann
Located in Emeryville, CA
Omann Jun Møbelfabrik (founded in 1933 by Andreas Omann), produced some of the most iconic Danish designs of the 1950s and 1960s. In production again for the first time, this family-...
Teak
