Owing largely to the creative direction of designer Helge Sibast during the postwar years, Danish manufacturer Sibast is internationally revered today for a wide range of sleek vintage Scandinavian modern furniture that includes dining chairs, desks, armchairs and other pieces. The company’s origins can be traced back to wooden furnishings created in a modest cabinetmaker’s workshop.
Sibast was established by cabinetmaker Peder Olsen Sibast in 1908 as a small carpentry shop in rural Denmark. Peder's son Helge was born that year and began apprenticing alongside his father at a young age. In the 1940s, when the elder Sibast passed away, Helge assumed a management role at the company alongside his siblings, Ole and Emma.
Helge was tasked with leading design, production and product development at a time when what we now call mid-century modernist furniture design was gaining popularity with American consumers and elsewhere, and his own designs reflected a focus on craftsmanship and an emphasis on clean lines as well as the use of organic materials in their construction. Sibast also enlisted the talents of other renowned Danish modernists including Piet Hein, Arne Vodder and Grete Jalk. Vodder designed many of the brand’s armchairs, dining tables and dining chairs that were exported to the United States throughout the ‘50s and ‘60s.
In 1953, the company introduced two of Helge Sibast's most celebrated creations — the Sibast No. 7 and No. 8 chairs. The popular Sibast No. 7 dining chair is noted for its floating backrest and expressive form. With its sturdy Y-frame, the unassuming Sibast No. 8 was a worldwide hit when it debuted, and its simple and functional mid-century modern appeal made it an instant classic. In the 1960s, Sibast chairs were even purchased for interiors at the White House.
The Sibast family sold the company in 1984 but retained the copyrights to Helge's designs. In 2012, Helge's grandson Ditlev and his wife Anna relaunched the Sibast furniture company. The brand’s offerings include many of Helge's original creations alongside new designs that adhere to the company's long-held tradition of creating sculptural, innovative and functional furniture.
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Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Danish Dining Chairs no. 9 by Helge Sibast
By Helge Sibast
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of six dining chairs by Helge Sibast with curved, molded backrests and a A - Frame style base for design of the chair. Faux leather Skai is the material on the seats. In...
Faux Leather, Teak
Expertly Restored - Helge Sibast Rosewood & Leather Dining Chairs
By Helge Sibast, Sibast
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Four-piece set" Materials Brazilian Rosewood, New Italian Full-Grain Black Leather ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is...
Leather, Rosewood
Eight Arne Vodder for Helge Sibast High-back Rosewood in Black Leather
By Helge Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of eight (8) Model 422 high-back dining chairs in rosewood with vertical spindle backs, designed by Arne Vodder for Helge Sibast, Denmark, 1960s. Newly upholstered seats in black...
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Teak Set of 6 Dining Chairs #8 by Helge Sibast
By Helge Sibast
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple yet elegant set of 6 severely angled spindle back dining chairs in Teak by Helge Sibast. Very tight and comfy in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Priced...
Fabric, Teak
Set Of Eight Dining Chairs By Arne Vodder Model 422 For Helge Sibast
By Helge Sibast, Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of eight dining chairs made of solid rosewood, wooden back with molded cup piece, seats upholstered in woolen fabric. Desiged in the 1960s by Arne Vodder for Sibast furniture, mo...
Wool, Hardwood
Vintage Danish Teak Dining Chairs No. 7 by Helge Sibast 1960s Set of 4
By Sibast, Helge Sibast
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage danish teak dining chairs model 7 by Helge Sibast 1960s Set of 4 Set of four stunning Danish Mid-century modern dining chairs designed in the 1950s by Danish master carpente...
Oak, Teak
Set of 10 Helge Sibast No. 8 Ox-Bow Dining Chairs, Solid Teak, 1953
By Helge Sibast, Sibast, Arne Vodder, Kipp Stewart
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This listing is for the chairs alone. The dining table pictured is NOT INCLUDED. The table is sold separately, inquire if interested. These ten Helge Sibast No. 8 “Ox-Bow” dining ch...
Teak, Faux Leather
1960s Pair of Danish Dining Chairs in Teak and Oak by Helge Sibast
By Helge Sibast, Sibast
Located in Knebel, DK
Pair of Fully restored Danish modern 1960s dining chairs by Helge Sibast. The chairs feature organic lines from the extreme curved teak backrests, to the oak frame with it´s sculptu...
Oak, Teak
Helge Sibast set of six dining chairs in rosewood Denmark 1960
By Helge Sibast, Sibast
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped set of six dining chairs model 422 designed by Helge Sibast for Sibast Mobler, Denmark 1960. These well-crafted chairs are made of solid rosewood and the seats are u...
Fabric, Rosewood
Helge Sibast, Sibast Furniture Set of Four Danish No.8 Teak Cantilever Armchairs
By Helge Sibast, Sibast
Located in London, GB
Helge Sibast. Sibast Furniture. A set of four No.8 Danish teak cantilever armchairs. Original label underneath - "Sibast Furniture. Made in Denmark". Originally designed in 1953. Wit...
Teak
$5,500Sale Price / set|44% Off
Danish Rosewood Spindle High-Back Formal Dining Chairs Vintage Sibast Mobler
By Arne Vodder, Helge Sibast
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A large and commanding set of dining chairs in Solid extremely endangered Brazilian Rosewood. These Spindle Back chairs were designed by Arne Vodder and made by Sibast Mobler of Den...
Hardwood
Set of Four Danish Dining Chairs by Helge Sibast and Børge Rammeskov
By Sibast, Helge Sibast, Børge Rammeskov
Located in Vienna, AT
Cowhorn style hardwood dining chairs designed by Helge Sibast and Borge Rammeskov for Sibast Mobler, circa 1960s. Elegant carved backs with brass mount...
Hardwood
Set of six dining chairs 'Model 465' designed by Helge Sibast & Børge Rammeskov
By Sibast, Børge Rammeskov, Helge Sibast
Located in Stockholm, SE
These 'Model 465' dining chairs by Helge Sibast and Børge Rammeskov for Sibast Møbler represent a refined expression of Danish modern design. Crafted in rosewood, the frames display ...
Wool, Rosewood
Four mid-century dining chairs by Helge Sibast, Denmark, 1960s
By Helge Sibast
Located in Weesp, NL
Set of Four Model 422 Dining Chairs by Helge Sibast, Denmark, 1960s — Jatoba Wood & Black Leather Dimensions: H. 98 × W. 48 × D. 53 cm (38.6 × 18.9 × 20.9 in) A refined set of four...
Leather, Wood
Helge Sibast & Børge Rammeskov 8 Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Fabric, 1962
By Børge Rammeskov, Helge Sibast
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Rosewood by Helge Sibast & Børge Rammeskov, 1962 Additional Information: Material: Rosewood and reupholstered in Gabriel Savak plain (by Tove Kindt Larsen)...
Rosewood, Fabric
4 X Model 422 Rosewood Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast, Denmark 1960
By Arne Vodder, Helge Sibast, Sibast
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Looking for a stunning addition to your dining room that will impress your guests and elevate your decor to the next level? Look no further than this set of 4 Model 422 Rosewood dini...
Fabric, Palisander
Set of twelve dining chairsDesigned by Börge Rammeskov for Helge Sibast Möbler
By Helge Sibast, Børge Rammeskov
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
set of twelve dining chairs, Model 65, was designed by Börge Rammeskov for Sibast Möbler in the 1960s. Crafted in Brazilian rosewood, they feature a deep, rich tone and striking natu...
Rosewood
Helge Sibast Dining Chairs in Teak by Sibast in Denmark
By Helge Sibast
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare set of four dining chairs designed by Helge Sibast. Produced by Sibast in Denmark.
Faux Leather, Teak
$3,516Sale Price / set|37% Off
Set of Six, Model 42A, Designed by Helge Sibast, Oak & Teak, Gray Cushion, 1950s
By Sibast, Helge Sibast
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of six dining chairs, Model 42A, designed by the esteemed Helge Sibast in the 1950s, offers a timeless addition to any dining space. Crafted from oak and teak, these chairs sho...
Teak
$3,797 / set
H 28.5 in W 22 in D 22 in
Helge Sibast, Sibast Furniture Set of Four Danish No.8 Teak Cantilever Armchairs
By Helge Sibast, Sibast
Located in London, GB
Helge Sibast. Sibast Furniture. A set of four No.8 Danish teak cantilever armchairs. Original label underneath - "Sibast Furniture. Made in Denmark". Originally designed in 1953. Wit...
Teak
$7,541 / set
H 29.14 in Dm 47.25 in
Stylish mid century Jatoba wood dining room set designed by Helge Sibast
By Arne Vodder
Located in Weesp, NL
Stylish and elegant mid century modern Mahogany Helge Sibast Jatoba wood dining room set. Elegant early 1960s dining room table and chairs, model 422, designed by Helge Sibast for ...
Leather, Wood
$2,847 / set
H 31.5 in W 23.25 in D 18 in
Kurt Ostervig Mid Century Teak and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kurt Ostervig Mid Century Teak and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 4 Each armless chair measures: 19.5 wide x 15.5 deep x 31.5 high, with a seat height of 18.5 inches Each captains chai...
Cane, Teak
$1,250
H 34 in W 25 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Chair, circa 1950-Designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One high end Mid-Century Danish design dining chair in rosewood and leather, 1950s. Designed by Arne Vodder. Original "SIBAST FURNITURE-MAD...
Leather, Wood
$5,046 / set
H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 20.48 in
Arne Vodder model 430 dining chairs rosewood Sibast Mobler Denmark 1960
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Set of six dining chairs, model 430, designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, Denmark, circa 1960. Crafted in richly grained rosewood, these chairs are exemplary of Vodder’s refine...
Leather, Rosewood
$5,395Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 37.75 in W 21.75 in D 18.25 in
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, 4 Side-Chairs & 2 Arm-Chairs
By John Widdicomb
Located in Huntington, NY
A Set of 6 John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern dining chairs, 4 side-chairs & 2 arm-chairs Measure: Seat height 17.5.
Naugahyde, Walnut
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Danish Dining Chairs by Erik Buch
By Erik Buch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant set of six mid-century modern Danish dining chairs designed by Erik Buch, Model 49. Crafted in richly grained teak, these iconic chairs feature sculptural frames, gently curv...
Fabric, Teak
$1,600 / set
H 19.3 in W 23.63 in D 18.9 in
Arne Vodder for Sibast Pair of Dining Chairs in Walnut and Grey Upholstery
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, pair of dining chairs model '418', walnut, fabric, Denmark, 1960s This model has a characteristic, sculptural frame executed in warm walnut. The sligh...
Fabric, Walnut
$1,227
H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
Oak and Leather Side Chair by Kurt Østervig, Sibast, Denmark, 1960s
By Kurt Østervig, Sibast
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant chair by Kurt Østervig, with a boxy oak silhouette and leather seat and back. Details of white seams on the sturdy, nicely patinated leather.
Leather, Oak
$2,290Sale Price / set|21% Off
H 30.32 in W 20.08 in D 19.3 in
Set of Six Mid-Century Danish Dining Chairs
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of six Danish dining chairs in hardwood veneer from the late 1960s, by unknown designer padded seat. Chairs are unrestored, restoration and upholstery on request. Delivery 2-3 ...
Hardwood
$1,878Sale Price / set|41% Off
H 30.71 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Teak Wood & Fabric Dining Chair, 1960s, Set of 4
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four elegant chairs was produced in Denmark during the 1960s. They are made of solid teak wood in a dark shade of brown. The seat and the backrest are upholstered with hi...
Fabric, Teak
$3,712 / set
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 18.9 in
Set of 4 Arne Vodder teak dining chairs model 418, Sibast Denmark 1965
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Renens, CH
Very nice set of four model 418 dining chairs by Arne Vodder, Ed.Sibast, Denmark, 1965. These dining chairs feature an elegant and sculptural teak structure that underline Vodder's ...
Fabric, Teak
Helge Sibast dining chairs in rosewood and suede Denmark 1960
By Helge Sibast, Sibast
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped set of six dining chairs model 422 designed by Helge Sibast for Sibast Mobler, Denmark 1960. These well-crafted chairs are made of solid rosewood and the seats are u...
Fabric, Rosewood
Helge Sibast Designed Set of 8 Chairs
By Helge Sibast, Sibast
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 8 model 422 dining chairs designed by Helge Sibast. Long spindle backs with rounded head rests. Two throne chairs, six side chairs. Armchairs: 38 5/8" h x 22 1/2" w x 23" d Si...
Teak
Helge Sibast model 422 dining chairs in rosewood Denmark 1960
By Helge Sibast, Sibast
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped set of six dining chairs model 422 designed by Helge Sibast for Sibast Mobler, Denmark 1960. These well-crafted chairs are made of solid rosewood and the seats are u...
Fabric, Rosewood
Helge Sibast set of six armchairs, model 7
By Helge Sibast
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Helge Sibast set of six armchairs with frame of stained beech, back of teak. New upholstered with tan vintage aniline leather. Model 7.
Leather, Beech, Teak
Sold
H 38.5 in W 19.25 in D 20.5 in
Set of Eight Arne Vodder Brazilian Rosewood Dining Chairs by Sibast Denmark
By Helge Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Set of Eight Arne Vodder Brazilian Rosewood Dining Chairs by Sibast Denmark
Upholstery, Rosewood
Helge Sibast Armchair
By Helge Sibast
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Helge Sibast armchair with back of teakand frame of oak. New upholstered with tan vintage aniline leather. Model 7.
Leather, Teak
Four Helge Sibast for Sibast Møbler Teak Oak Dining Chairs
By Helge Sibast
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of 4 Helge Sibast for Sibast Møbler dining chairs with dramatic curved backs of teak, on solid white oak frames. Newly upholstered in black and white stripe wool. Measurements W ...
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Helge Sibast set of six armchairs, model 7
By Helge Sibast
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Helge Sibast set of six armchairs with frame of stained beech, back of teak. New upholstered with tan vintage aniline leather. Model 7.
Leather, Teak, Beech
Sold
H 38.59 in W 18.9 in D 21.26 in
Arne Vodder Brazilian Rosewood Dining Chairs Model 422 for Sibast Furniture
By Helge Sibast, Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant set of 6 dining chairs Model 422 designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Furniture, Denmark. The design is sometimes also attributed to Helge Sibast. Soli...
Leather, Foam, Rosewood
Helge Sibast Six Chairs of Teak and Oak, 1960s
By Helge Sibast
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Helge Sibast six chairs with back of teak and frame of oak. New upholstered with black leather. Made by Sibast.
Leather, Oak, Teak
Set of four dining chairs by Helge Sibast
By Helge Sibast
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of four chairs in oak, cane and cognac leather. Helge Sibast
Cane, Oak
Sold
H 34 in W 19 in D 21 in
Helge Sibast for Sibast Teak Spindle Back Dining Chairs Model 422, Set of 6
By Sibast, Helge Sibast
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 6 teak spindle back dining chairs model 422 by Helge Sibast for Sibast. Teak frames with leather upholstered seats. Made in Denm...
Upholstery, Teak