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.
Coffee table in teak by Arne Vodder
By Bovirke, Arne Vodder
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kidney-shaped coffee table with teak top with beveled edge and oak legs. Designed by Arne Vodder and made by Bovirke.
Teak
Teak Coffee Table by Arne Vodder for Cado, 1960
By Cado, Arne Vodder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare teak coffee table by Arne Vodder for Cado, 1960. Made from solid teak.
Teak
Figured Walnut and Stainless Steel Surfboard Table by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Buffalo, NY
Figured Walnut / teak and Stainless Steel Surfboard Table by Arne Vodder.. Amazing design.. Great size.proportion, Wonderful book-matched veneers,, Hand delivery avail to New York ...
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Chequered Top Coffee Table by Arne Vodder for France & Son
By Arne Vodder, France & Søn
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful Mid Century Modern Chequered top design, rectangular coffee table by Arne Vodder For France & Son circa 1960’s. Features a rectangular top over box jointed style legs wit...
Wood
$1,367Sale Price|20% Off
Grande table basse ronde scandinave vintage Smorrebrod de Arne Vodder extensible
By Arne Vodder
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Grande table basse ronde scandinave vintage des années 60, modulable en table à manger ovale en se soulevant avec une rallonge centrale, modèle Smorrebrod attribué au designer danois...
Teak
Arne Vodder Coffee Table, Danemark 1960s Modulable Danish Scandinavian
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large coffee table from Arne Vodder. Denmark 1960s Total length 150 cm, and with out extension 74cm.
Rosewood
Vintage Danish Rosewood Coffee Table by Severin Hansen, 1960s
By Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Rosewood Coffee table by Severin Hansen, 1960s Elegant and stylish mid-century modern table by Danish designer Sev...
Rosewood
$800
H 12 in W 26 in D 22.88 in
Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen France & Sons Teak Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, France & Søn
Located in Wayne, NJ
France & Sons teak Danish Scandinavian Modern coffee table. Designed by Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen and Torben Lind. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact...
Teak
$1,754
H 20.48 in W 66.93 in D 24.41 in
H.W. Klein Rosewood Coffee Table, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s Denmark
By H.W. Klein
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Johannes Andersen coffee table in rosewood.
Rosewood
Danish Mahogany Round Coffee Table, 1960s Scandinavian Modern Design
Located in Hellouw, NL
Charming Danish Round Coffee Table in Mahogany, the 1960s. This table has a gold-colored lining across the table and the tabletop. It has a mi...
Wood, Mahogany
Art Deco Figured Walnut Mirrored Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A stylish and unusual Art Deco figured walnut mirrored coffee table. This was made in England, it dates from the 1930’s. It is of superb quality and has a lovely design, with a mirr...
Mirror, Walnut
Coffee Table Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
The coffee table, a Danish design from the 1960s, showcases the timeless elegance of teak wood. With its sleek lines and understated sophistication, it epitomizes the mid-century mod...
Teak
$4,678
H 17.33 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Finn Juhl FJ-57 Teak Coffee Table, Scandinavian Modern, Denmark
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Paris, FR
Rare teak coffee model table FJ-57 designed by Finn Juhl in 1957. Top made from highly figured teak wood supported by a black lacquered metal X-base frame on turned teak wood feet. ...
Metal
Danish Teak Coffee Table Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Scandinavian 60s coffee table with mosaic by Danish designer Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold Mobelfabrik. Structure in solid teak and veneer, inlaid with a ceramic mosaic on the...
Ceramic, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Oval Extendable Dining Table by Arne Vodder, 1950s
By Arne Vodder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern oval extendable dining table, crafted in pinewood with a mission edge. The table top is sitting on a single trapezoid base, giving it a distinctive archi...
Pine
Art Deco figured walnut coffee table
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A beautiful Art Deco Coffee Table in a Figured walnut. A gorgeous warm colour and in fabulous condition. This coffee table has an octagonal top and stem and is raised on a figured wa...
Walnut
Table Basse
Located in Paris, FR
Solid pine coffee table by anonymous designer measuring 34.5 x 105 x 75 cm
Pine
$3,675Sale Price|24% Off
H 28.25 in W 30.75 in D 41.5 in
Arne Vodder for Sibast Model 227 Drop Leaf Danish Teak Dining Table, Ca. 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Peabody, MA
Danish teak drop leaf dining table by Arne Vodder, Model #227 for Sibast. Supports a variety of configurations. Includes two additional 22" skirted leaves. When both are inserted, a...
Teak
Arne Vodder Round Teak Sofa Table 1960s
By Vamo Sonderborg, Arne Vodder
Located in Handewitt, DE
Round rarely offered Arne Vodder teak sofa table. Designed 1958. Produced by Vamo Sønderborg Denmark 1960s. Also suitable for the matching sofa series...
Teak
Arne Vodder teak coffee table for Vamo
By Arne Vodder
Located in Portland, OR
Sculptural teak coffee table by Arne Vodder for Vamø Søndeborg. Features beautiful lines, two tiers, brass hardware and fantastic sculpted legs. Rare one, imported from Denmark, gent...
Teak
Coffee table by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Coffee table in walnut with fluted edge, shelf and six legs. Maker Arne Vodder / Sibast Furniture
Walnut
Coffee Table by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Coffee table in rosewood with fluted edge on six legs. Arne Vodder / Sibast Furniture.
Rosewood
Sold
H 19.3 in W 35.04 in D 35.04 in
Poul Jensen Coffee Table in Rosewood for Silkeborg, Denmark, 1950s
By Silkenborg, Arne Vodder
Located in Hellouw, NL
Triangular coffee table in rosewood designed by Arne Vodder for Silkeborg. This vintage coffee table from Denmark in the 1950s, has an interesting shape with profiled edges on the si...
Rosewood
Sold
H 19.5 in W 53 in D 33.5 in
Arne Vodder Asymmetric Coffee Table in Teak Produced in Denmark Mid Century
By Arne Vodder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An interestingly designed and early production coffee table in teak designed by Arne Vodder in Denmark.
Teak
Coffee Table in Teak by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Coffee table in teak with 6 legs and raised edges. Maker Sibast Furniture.
Teak
Sold
H 20.08 in W 53.15 in D 33.08 in
Coffee Table in Teak Designed by Arne Vodder for Bovirke, Made in Denmark
By Bovirke, Arne Vodder
Located in Lejre, DK
Coffee table in teak designed by Maa. Arne Vodder for Bovirke, designed in 1952. The table is made in Denmark, and is in great original condition.
Teak
Sold
H 17 in W 53 in D 33 in
Solid Teak Asymmetric Double-Legged Coffee Table by Arne Vodder for Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful and uncommon asymmetric coffee table in solid teak with unique double legged form by Arne Vodder for Sibast, Denmark, 1960s. In beautiful unrestored original condition with...
Teak
Arne Vodder Coffee Table in Teak Produced in Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee table designed by Arne Vodder. Produced in Denmark.
Teak
Arne Vodder Asymmetrical Rosewood Coffee Table
By Bovirke, Arne Vodder
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arne Vodder asymmetrical coffee table in rosewood with underlying shelf, mounted on a six legged frame. Manufactured by P. Olsen Sibast, Denmark.
Rosewood
Vintage Rosewood Bar by Arne Vodder
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century bar table in rosewood by Arne Vodder for Sibast. This versatile piece can be used as a coffee or occasional side table and includes four sliding drawers. Black laminate t...
Metal