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.
Niels Clausen Teak Chest of Drawers, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s
By Niels Clausen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Niels Clausen chest of drawers with typical Arne Vodder lines. Made in partly solid teak. Made by Niels Clausen.
Teak
$1,060Sale Price|47% Off
H 21.75 in W 27.5 in D 10 in
1960s Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak Nightstand
Located in Emeryville, CA
Danish Mid-Century furniture epitomizes Scandinavian design principles with its timeless elegance, functionality, and exceptional craftsmanship. Flourishing in the 1950s and 1960s, i...
Teak
Teak Nightstand by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, 1960s
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Elegant teak nightstand designed by Johannes Andersen and produced by CFC Silkeborg in the 1960s. Featuring two drawers and beautifully refined proportions, this piece showcases exce...
Teak
$3,408
H 20.08 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
rare Scandinavian solid wood night table by Arne vodder danish 1960's
By Arne Vodder
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Bedside table from the 60s by Danish designer Arne Vodder. This bedside table is entirely in solid Rio rosewood and veneered. The two drawers are beautifully finished with full-lengt...
Wood
$3,878 / item
H 21.26 in W 15.75 in D 12.6 in
Arne Vodder Scandinavian Wood Midcentury Night Stand, Side Table, Denmark 1960s
By Odense Møbelfabrik, Arne Vodder
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury modern design dark wood night stand or side table designed by Arne Vodder and produced by NC Möbler Odense, Denmark from 1960 circa. Please note that the nig...
Wood
Danish Mid-Century Teak Bedside Table — 1960s
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
A lovely and simple bedside table made in Denmark in the 1960s. It has one pull-out drawer with a handle-free front and an open shelf below, perfect for books or a lamp. The top has ...
Teak
Niels Clausen Rosewood Nightstand c1960s
By Niels Clausen
Located in London, England
Rarely seen and highly collectible bedside cabinet from Niels Clausen for his own company NC Mobler. This piece has solid turned rosewood legs with a cabinet built from oak and venee...
Rosewood
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 21.5 in W 25.5 in D 11.75 in
Vintage Danish Mid-Century 2-Drawer Teak Chest
Located in Emeryville, CA
Danish Mid-Century furniture epitomizes Scandinavian design principles with its timeless elegance, functionality, and exceptional craftsmanship. Flourishing in the 1950s and 1960s, it reflects post-war sensibilities of simplicity and connection to nature. Characterized by clean lines, organic shapes, and meticulous attention to detail, each piece embodies a harmonious balance between form and function. Crafted by skilled artisans, Danish furniture emphasizes quality and durability, making it highly coveted by collectors. Its democratic design ethos prioritizes accessibility without compromising on style, leading to widespread adoption globally. Rooted in simplicity and sustainability, Danish Mid-Century furniture remains relevant and stylish, enriching spaces with warmth, sophistication, and understated luxury. A unique vintage Danish mid-century 2-drawer teak entryway chest...
Teak
1960´s Fully Restored Danish Teak Chest of Drawers - Nightstand
By PBJ Møbler
Located in Knebel, DK
1960´s fully restored Danish teak nightstand. Small Danish 1960´s nightstand / dresser / lamp table / table for your entry, side table... the potential use of this small table can...
Teak
Niels Clausen Nightstands for N.C. Mobler, Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in San Francisco, CA
Niels Clausen design rosewood nightstands for N.C. Mobler, Denmark. Sophisticated design by a Danish design master executed in Brazilian rosewood with his signature drawer pull desig...
Rosewood
Pair of Poul Volther Bedside Tables Oak Chest of Drawers End Table Danish 1960s
By Poul Volther
Located in Basel, BS
Pair of Poul Volther bedside chest of drawers in oak, made in Denmark in the 1960s. Solid oak legs, veneered top with solid handles. Even veneered on the back. The wood has been cl...
Oak
Hans Wegner Fruit Bowl JH586 Johannes Hansen Teak Coffee Table, 1956
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Basel, BS
Iconic ‚Fruit Bowl‘ by Hans J. Wegner, model No. JH-586 designed in 1958 and hand-crafted by the master cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Copenhagen. „Wegner presented the Fruit Bow...
Stainless Steel
Hans Wegner Fruit Bowl JH586 Johannes Hansen Teak Coffee Table, 1956
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Basel, BS
Iconic ‚Fruit Bowl‘ by Hans J. Wegner, model No. JH-586 designed in 1958 and hand-crafted by the master cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Copenhagen. „Wegner presented the Fruit Bow...
Stainless Steel
Hans Bergström Table Lamp Brass & Teak ASEA Sweden 1950s
By Hans Bergström, ASEA
Located in Basel, BS
Hans Bergström table lamp with a ribbed teak and solid brass base, made by ASEA in Sweden in the late 1950s. Hand-crafted teak and brass base, original wiring. Wiring can be repla...
Brass
Swedish Brass Table Lamp Borens Boras Sweden 1960s
By Boréns Borås
Located in Basel, BS
Elegant, clean lined table lamp by the Swedish lighting company Boréns in Borås in the 1960s. Model No. B8449 with a brushed brass shade and a contrasting wooden stem. Beautiful bra...
Brass
Set of Four Hans Wegner Dining Chairs CM Madsen W2 Teak & Leather Cacti Vegan
By Hans J. Wegner, C.M. Madsen
Located in Basel, BS
Set of four Hans J. Wegner dining chairs, model W2, designed in 1953 for C.M. Madsens Fabriker in Denmark. Solid teak frames, new upholstered with award winning black cacti leathe...
Faux Leather, Teak
