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 Modern Credenza in Teak After Arne Vodder w/ Finished Back, c. 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Deland, FL
Constructed from hand selected fletches of teak wood with the finest attention to details. This period Danish credenza is unmarked but based on the age and construction of the cabine...
Teak
Teak 2-Door Sideboard / Buffet by Peter Lovig Nielsen for Dansk Designs, c. 1950
Located in Deland, FL
A coveted and exceptionally well built design by Peter Lovig Nielsen for Dansk Designs. The buffet has two doors that hide additional ample storage with three adjustable shelves as p...
Teak
Danish Modern Credenza in Teak by J. Clausen for Brande Mobelfabrik, c. 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Constructed from teak with attention to every last detail. Behind the cabinets handsome sliding doors there is a great deal of storage options with pull out drawers, varied sized cubbies and shelving perfect for media storage...
Teak
Restored Credenza in Rosewood, Carlo Jensen for Hundevad and Co., Denmark, 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a freshly restored compact credenza designed by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad & Co. Audacious in scope, design and materials utilized this extraordinary Danish-made credenza ...
Rosewood
Danish Modern Teak 4-Drawer Sideboard by Peter Lovig Nielsen for Dansk Designs
Located in Deland, FL
A coveted and exceptionally well-built design by Peter Lovig Nielsen for Dansk Designs. The cabinet has a single drawer that is left facing. Behind this door is a single adjustable s...
Teak
Eight Drawer 'Irwin' Credenza / Dresser by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture, USA
By Paul McCobb
Located in Deland, FL
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sideboard credenza or bar cabinet designed by Paul McCobb for his Irwin collection line for Calvin Furniture. The cabinet features stunning Honduran...
Mahogany
Mid-Century Credenza by Arne Vodder for Sibast of Denmark
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An iconic Mid-Century Danish Modern credenza designed by renowned Danish designer Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler. Celebrated for his masterful balance of organic form and functional d...
Wood, Teak
Danish Arne Vodder for Sibast Mid Century Sideboard Credenza 1950s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Baltimore, MD
Exceptional Mid-Century teak, rare, sliding tambour door, credenza designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Mobler made in Denmark, circa 1960’s. World famous for winning the Gold Medal at the 1958 Milan Triennale design awards. This smartly crafted credenza with uniquely sliding tambour doors is a perfect collaboration of design and function. Beautifully embellished with bands of teak running perpendicular to the main surface. with a fully finished back and interior. The finished back side makes this credenza ideal for placement in an open floor plan, making it a great focal point. Featuring two beautifully grained teak wood, sliding tambour cabinet...
Teak
Arne Vodder Style Mid Century Teak Credenza
By Arne Vodder
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Vodder Style Mid Century Teak Credenza This credenza measures: 79.25 wide x 18.25 deep x 29.25 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much d...
Teak
Mid Century Danish Wood Sideboard Cabinet or Credenza by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in Detroit, MI
This iconic vintage mid century credenza modern credenza or sideboard cabinet designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by Poul Jeppesen Furniture was made in Denmark circa 1960. This “R...
Brass
Arne Vodder for Sibast Mid Century Danish Teak Credenza
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Mid Century Danish Teak Credenza This credenza measures: 54 wide x 19.5 deep x 30 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vin...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard by Arne Vodder, Sibast
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard by Arne Vodder, Sibast
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