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.
Original Arne Vodder Teak Schreibtisch Midcentury 1960
By Arne Vodder
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen ausziehbaren Teak Schreibtisch aus dem Jahr 1960 zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Arne Vodder und erfreut sich international einer großen Nachfra...
Teak
Scandinavian Danish desk in teak
By Arne Vodder
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Danish desk from the 60s in the taste of Arne Vodder's work. Structure in solid wood and veneer. This Scandinavian desk features two columns of drawers suspended from the front and b...
Wood
Beautiful Mid-Century Teak Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elevate your workspace with this stunning mid-century teak desk designed by Arne Wahl Iversen, a masterful example of Danish modernism. Known for his clean lines, thoughtful proporti...
Teak
Danish Modern Adjustable Teak Desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Danish writing desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast features an adjustable floating drawer cabinet, allowing the user to position it on the right or left side of the table...
Brass
Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk by Arne Vodder for H.P. Hansen
By Arne Vodder, H.P. Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exceptional example of Danish Modern design, this stunning teak desk was designed by renowned Danish designer Arne Vodder for H.P. Hansen. Celebrated for his ability to combine el...
Teak
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.5 in W 69 in D 93 in
Mid-Century Danish Teak Executive Desk by Arne Vodder for H. P. Hansen
By H.P. Hansen, Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare and refined mid-century Danish executive desk designed by Arne Vodder for H.P. Hansen Møbelfabrik, Denmark, circa 1960s. Crafted in richly grained teak with refined, balanced ...
Aluminum
$3,000
H 28.5 in W 53 in D 25.5 in
Danish Modern Arne Vodder Style Teak Writing Or Executive Desk 1960s
By Arne Vodder, B.J. Hansen
Located in Southampton, NJ
Beautiful teak Scandinavian Writing Desk in the manner of Arne Vodder having a file drawer on the left, 3 drawer on the right and case storage at the front. Each drawer features hand...
Brass
Danish Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Teak Desk, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Teak Desk, 1950s. Rare and early freestanding Scandinavian Modern boomerang teak writing desk made in Denmark in the early 1950s. Asymmetrical...
Oak, Teak
$1,998Sale Price|60% Off
H 28 in W 65.5 in D 23.5 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Arne Vodder Teak Drop Leaf Desk for H.Sigh Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern Arne Vodder teak drop leaf desk for H.Sigh Denmark. Beautiful Teak desk with 3 drawer and 1 removable extension leaf on the right side. Desk top slides lef...
Teak
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Lovig Desk
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Phoenix, AZ
The iconic Løvig teak flip top desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1960s, Denmark. It’s versatile in that the back shelf can flip down on its brass hinges to create a larger work s...
Teak
