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.
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
$2,912
H 28.55 in W 58.27 in D 30.12 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.
By Vald Mortensen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s. High-end freestanding executive teak writing table by Danish master carpenter Vald...
Teak
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
$6,500
H 29.14 in W 29.53 in D 59.06 in
Midcentury Danish Design Desk in Teak by Svend Aage Madsen, 1950s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking desk in teak with cane details on the frame and the handles. Designed by Svend Aage Madsen. Made in Denmark in the 1950s. Nice original condition.
Cane, Teak
Danish Modern Teak Desk Model #64 by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A beautifully designed mid-century modern teak desk by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik, Denmark, known as Model #64. Compact yet highly functional, this two-tiered design off...
Teak
Arne Vodder Drop Leaf Desk in Teak
By Arne Vodder
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Arne Vodder Manufacturer: P. Olsen Sibast, Stenstrup Era: 1957 Materials: Teak Measurements: 62" (closed), 84.25" (open) wide x 35" deep x 28.75" tall ...
Teak
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
$4,642
H 32.88 in W 37.41 in D 16.93 in
Arne Wahl Iversen Bureau Desk Danish Mid Century Teak 1960s MCM Scandinavian
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous, rare and super-stylish Mid Century bureau secretaire desk by a top Danish designer in lovely vintage condition. Designed by the much-heralded Arne Wahl Iversen and made in 1960s Denmark by high-end firm Vinde Møbelfabrik, this stunning, versatile and achingly cool Model 70 desk will add quintessential Scandinavian style to any interior. Beautifully crafted from richly toned and exceptionally grained teak wood, this is an exemplary example of Scandinavian design – it marries elegant minimalism with super practicality, all expertly crafted from gorgeous natural materials into a superb space-saving desk...
Teak
Danish Modern Adjustable Teak Desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
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
Midcentury Scandinavian Desk in Teak by Svante Skogh, 1960s
By Svante Skogh
Located in Gaggenau, DE
midcentury Scandinavian Desk in teak by Svante Skogh, 1960s Swedish Scandinavian midcentury teak desk AB Möbelfabriken Balder (M...
Teak
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
Original Midcentury Schreibtisch GV Møbler GV Gaasvig Teak
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen dänischen Vintage Schreibtisch aus den 1970er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von GV Gaasvig und besticht durch sein großzügiges Platzangebot...
Teak
Original Midcentury Schreibtisch Teak danish Design Vintage 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Midcentury Schreibtisch aus Teakholz aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der kleine Damenschreibtisch bietet drei geräumige Schubladen und besticht d...
Teak
Original Midcentury Schreibtisch Teak Eiche Vintage danish Design
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Vintage Schreibtisch aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Schreibtisch wurde aus hochwertigem Teak- & Eichenholz gefertigt und bietet mit seinen i...
Teak, Oak
Original Midcentury Kommode Vintage Teak Nachttisch danish
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten eine wunderschöne Vintage Teak Kommode aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Das Möbel lässt sich auch ideal als kleines Nachttischchen verwenden und bietet mit seinen vie...
Teak
Original Midcentury Carlsson & Co Esstisch Teak Vintage ausziehbar
By J.O. Carlssons Möbelindustri
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Esstisch vermutlich hergestellt von J.O. Carlsson aus den 1950er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Das Design stammt von Karl Erik Ekselius und ist ein zeitloses ...
Teak
