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.
Vintage Danish Dressing Table from Ølholm Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Ølholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Make-up table in teak, with three drawers and a black glass top produced by Ølholm Møbelfabrik in the 1960s in Denmark. It has a flipping mirror. High quality furniture which are att...
Mirror, Teak
$1,226
H 43.31 in W 29.14 in D 15.36 in
Danish Mid Century Teak Vanity Table with Black Glass Top, 1960s
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
Beautiful Danish mid century modern vanity table from the 1960s. Made of warm teak wood with a rich natural grain and elegant proportions. The design is light and refined, standing o...
Glass, Teak
Vittorio Dassi, Vanity Console Table, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vittorio Dassi, vanity console table, Italy 1950s Vanity beauty with original large mirror of the 1950s: very particular shapes and geometries.
Cut Glass, Mirror, Walnut
1960s Fully Restored Danish Teak Dressing, Vanity Table
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish teak dressing - vanity table from the 1960s. The vanity table features a large adjustable mirror, an original black glass table top and 5 spacious drawers with room for wha...
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Vanity Table with Mirror, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Elegant vanity table in teak, produced in Denmark during the 1960s. The design features slender proportions, clean lines, and a practical storage compartment, making it both function...
Teak
Danish Vanity Table or Desk in Teak by Kurt Østervig, Denmark
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Karlstad, SE
A desk or vanity table in teak by Kurt Østervig, Denmark, 1950s. Small desk with exciting details. The drawers have beautifully carved handles. On the tabletop is a jewelry box with...
Brass
$7,337
H 50.4 in W 31.11 in D 16.15 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Dressing Table by Arne Vodder in Rosewood
By Arne Vodder
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian dressing table by Arne Vodder in Rosewood. Beautiful original two-drawer with adjustable swing mirror in ...
Rosewood
$2,218
H 41.34 in W 31.5 in D 13.78 in
Danish Vanity Dressing Table in Teak by Ag Spejl Kobberbeskyttet, 1960s
By AG Spejl Kobberbeskyttet
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Introducing the AG Spejl Kobberbeskyttet midcentury modern teak Danish Design Dressing table, a stunning piece that combines timeless elegance and functionality. Crafted from high-qu...
Glass, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Teak Dressing Table by AG Spejl, Denmark
By AG Spejl Kobberbeskyttet
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
A teak dressing table from the 1950s, crafted by AG Spejl Kobberbeskyttet in Denmark. The clean-lined legs and the structure featuring diagonally designed struts create a sophisticat...
Teak
Vanity Table, Manifattura Brianzola, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Vanity Table, Manifattura Brianzola, Italy, 1950s
Wood
