Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
Nordic Modern Ilmari Tapiovaara Fanett Teak & Black Dining Table, Asko, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A very elegant nordic modern expandable dining table in teak and black stained birch. The table is designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and manufactured by Asko in Finland in the 1950s. Amo...
Birch, Teak
Mid century Swedish solid pine dining table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century Swedish solid pine dining table circa 1960. We are pleased to offer this stunning Scandinavian trestle end dining table. Providing seating for a very comfortable 10, th...
Pine
$1,994Sale Price / item|30% Off
"Girard" Scandinavian Modern Flared Leg Dining Oak Table by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Girard dining table, with its three over-scaled flared legs in solid wood, is a stunning centerpiece for any dining room. Its generous proportions comfortably seat up to six peop...
Oak
Scandinavian Round Teak Dining Table Mod. 3600 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
Teak dining table - Model 3600 designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in Denmark around 1960. The table was purchased from the original owners who bought it in 1964 as a wedding present...
Chrome
Model Y61 Table by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Finland. Glass top with birch frame.
Glass, Birch
Danish Teak Flip-Flap Oval Dining Table by Dyrlund, Expands 64" to 98"
By Dyrlund
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The oval version of the Dylund Flip-Flap Table is a legend. Calling something in this industry "rare", is typically an eye-rolling cliche, but this massive ellipse is a unicorn. Mo...
Chrome
$1,783Sale Price|22% Off
Dining Table in Rosewood Designed by Omann Junior from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This rosewood dining table was designed by Oman Junior and dates from the 1960s. The table is a brilliant example of Danish furniture design from that time, with its beautiful wood a...
Rosewood
Hans Wegner Dining / Conference Table Produced by Andreas Tuck in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Unique dining / conference table designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Andreas Tuck in Denmark.
Steel, Chrome
Josef Frank Dining Table Model 1020 Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare dining table model 1020 designed by Josef Frank. Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden.
Boxwood, Walnut
$5,199 / item
GUBI Outdoor Atmosfera Dining Table 281 x 105 cm
By Gubi
Located in New York, NY
Best known for collaborating with contemporary designers and reviving archival pieces, GUBI’s Milan-based design studio has created an outdoor table collection with the mood-setting ...
Teak
Contemporary Round Dining Table 'Tangent' by Anne Boysen x DK3, Oil, Oak
By Anne Boysen, DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Round Dining Table 'Tangent' designed by Anne Boysen for DK3 Handmade in Denmark Dimensions: - H.72 x 136 x 160 cm - Big leg: 38,4 x 33,6 cm / Small leg: 54,8 x 11,8 c...
Oak
Modernist "Ideal Table" by Otto Wretling, Sweden, 1930s
By Otto Wretling, David Wretling
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Versatile “Idealbordet” (“The Ideal Table”) coffee or dining table by Otto Wretling, in a clean functionalist design. Made from birch, partially lacquered black. When unfolded the ta...
Birch
Contemporary Dining Table 'Plush' by Dk3, Smoked Oak or Walnut, 240, Rectangular
By DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
PLUSH dining table, rectangular, 240 cm. Solid wood table top and legs. Handmade in Denmark. Signed by Jacob Plejdrup for DK3 Model shown on main picture: Rectangular Smoked Oak T...
Oak, Walnut
Exceptional Scandinavian Banquet Dining Table, one-of-a-kind, Restored 138"L
Located in Oakland, CA
A remarkable one-of-a-kind Scandinavian modern banquet table featuring an elongated hexagonal top crafted from continuous, matched teak panels raised on tapered oak legs with exposed...
Teak
Hans Wegner Teak Dining Table for Andreas Tuck
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Large and rare Hans Wegner teak and steel legged drop-leaf dining table. Leaves can be also be removed. Manufactured by Cabinetmaker Andreas Tuck. Table measures 28" x 25" x 71" x 39...
Teak
Niels Koefoed Gateleg Dining Table Produced by Niels Koefoed in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare gateleg dining table designed by Niels Koefoed. Produced by Niels Koefoed in Denmark. Dimensions (W x D x H): 73 ( 196 ) x 130 x 72 cm.
Rosewood
$3,318Sale Price|25% Off
Super Ellipse Dining Table Designed By Piet Hein From 1998
By Arne Jacobsen, Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Super Ellipse dining table, featuring a white laminate surface, embodies the collaborative design genius of Piet Hein and Arne Jacobsen, brought to life by Fritz Hansen in 1998. ...
Metal
Customizable Dining Table 'Ten', Natural Oak, 200, Rectangular
By DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
'TEN' Table designed by Christian Troels and Jacob Plejdrup for DK3 Handmade in Denmark. Solid wood tabletop and legs Model shown on main picture: Shape: Rectangular Wood: Natural...
Oak
$17,333 / item
Customizable Dining Table TEN 340, Walnut
By DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
TEN dining table Solid wood tabletop and legs Measure: Height: 72 or 74 cm Tabletop dimensions: – 200 x 95 cm – 240 x 105 cm – 270 x 105 cm – 300 x ...
Walnut
Pine dining table "Hytte" by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s
By Henning Kjærnulf, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare dining room table produced by NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) in Sweden during the 1940s. Made in pine with sculpted legs. One expandable leaf of 56 cm. Total length with leaf is 206 ...
Pine
Dining Table in Teakwood of Danish Designer and Manufactured by Gudme, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
*PRICE INCLUDES REFINISHING OF THE ENTIRE TABLE* The teak dining table, an iconic piece of Danish design, manufactured by Gudme Møbelfabrik in the 1960s, exudes timeless beauty and ...
Teak
Customizable Dining Table 'Ten', Smoked Oak or Walnut, 300, Rectangular
By DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
'TEN' Table designed by Christian Troels and Jacob Plejdrup for DK3 Handmade in Denmark. Solid wood tabletop and legs Model shown on main picture: ...
Walnut, Oak
Folding table "Maria Flap" by Bruno Mathsson
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Brescia, IT
Oak folding table model "Maria Flap" by Bruno Mathsson, 1969, with original mark. Folding table model "Maria Flap" designed by Bruno Mathsson and manufactured by Firma Karl Mathsson...
Oak
Solid Dining Table 200cm - Solid Oak Wood
Located in Ankara, TR
The Solid Dining Table provides a spacious seating area with its rectangular design and elegant leg structure. It is made entirely of solid oak wood. Its minimal design will enable y...
Wood, Oak
Contemporary Dining Table 'Ten' by DK3, Light Oak, 270, Oval
By DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
'Ten' dining table, Oval, 270cm. Solid wood table top and legs. Handmade in Denmark. Designed by Jacob Plejdrup. Model shown on main picture: Shape: Oval Wood: Light Oak Dimensions...
Oak
Dining table "Cortina" by Svante Skogh, Seffle Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1960s
By Seffle Möbelfabrik, Svante Skogh
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Round dining table in jacaranda with a richly figured radial veneer pattern. Elegant, slender legs with brass details. Comes with two 40 cm extension leaves, allowing for a flexible ...
Brass
Teak Dining Table by Børge Mogensen, Denmark, 1960s
By Søberg Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Teak dining table by Børge Mogensen, model 162, in a rare edition with steel legs. Elegant, light expression. Clever, decorative mechanism for folding out th...
Steel
France & Son round dining table in teak Cado Denmark 1960
By France & Søn
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Exceptional round dining table was designed and produced by France & Son for Cado, Denmark, 1960. A fine example of Danish modern craftsmanship, it exemplifies the balance betwee...
Teak
$4,500 / item
French wooden rectangular customizable console table
By Éric Gizard
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This chocolate brown rectangular console table / desk is designed by Eric Gizard in Paris. It is 100% made of solid ash wood from sustainably managed and PEFC certified French forest...
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
$4,605 / item
Rustic Scandinavian Teak Dining Table
By Bramble
Located in Westwood, NJ
The dining table brings warmth and natural beauty to your dining area. Made from solid teak wood with a natural finish, each table features unique golden tones and grain patterns. Th...
Wood
Midcentury “Sabre Leg” Dining Table by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Stunning “Sabre leg” dining table by Hans J. Wegner with teak table top and beech legs. Excellent construction with brass extenders holding up the drop leaves steadily. The brass ext...
Teak
Round "PK54" Dining Table in Steel & Cipollini Marble by Poul Kjaerholm, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare and iconic round Danish mid century "PK 54" dining table by Poul Kjærholm in chromed plated steel and a beautiful and decorative light grey cipollini marble produced and ...
Marble, Steel
Peter Hvidt/Orla Molgaard Rosewood Gate Leg Drop Leaf Console / Dining Table
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Buffalo, NY
This drop leaf dining table/ console made of solid rosewood designed by Hvidt and Molgaard has everything you want in a vintage piece: clever design, solid wood, craftsmanship and ag...
Rosewood
$2,893
1960s extending table
Located in Brescia, IT
Modern dining table of Scandinavian origin with pull-out wings. Swedish vintage original. The table has two pull-out side extensions, which make it easy to expand the available surf...
Wood, Teak
Teak Dining Table by Peter Hvidt and Orla Møllgaard for France & Son, Denmark
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Stunning, sculptural teak drop-leaf dining table by Peter Hvidt and Orla Møllgaard. Beautiful oval shape and legs in the shape of five joined, sculpted rectangles. Beautiful teak woo...
Teak
Rosewood Danish Mid-Century Modern Extension Dining Table att to Hvidt Molgaard
By Dyrlund
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional rosewood dining table, having a tresses style base with two large refractory style leaves. The table is in very good, original condition, showing only light cosmetic wea...
Rosewood
Modernist Occasional Table by Erik Chambert, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Versatile occasional table by Erik Chambert, made from mahogany a beautifully sculpted base. The table top can be unfolded to extend the table to both sides. Inside, the table top ha...
Mahogany
Large Rectangular Mid Century Danish Modern Parsons Dining Table in Exotic Woods
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large and beautifully grained exotic hardwoods dining from Denmark circa 1970's. Its features a large classic Parsons design form. It has one 20 inch extension leaf as shown. The m...
Rosewood, Birch, Oak
Borge Mogensen C18 Oak Shaker Dining Table by FDB Mobler Excellent Condition
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Borge Mogensen Fully Restored Shaker Dining Table in Oak by FDB Mobler The "Shaker" table C18 was designed by Børge Mogensen and manufactored by FDB Møbler. Børge Mogensens t...
Oak
Superellipse Table by Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Introducing the collaborative masterpiece by Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein: the Scandinavian Modern Superelips Dining Table. Manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, it boasts an attr...
Metal, Chrome
"Lovö" pine table by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Table "Lovö" produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1940s. Solid pine with great original patina, never restored.
Pine
1970s Danish modern dining table produced by FDB in solid oak and natural cork.
By Ejvind A. Johansson, Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in København K, 84
This original 1970s Danish modern dining table, produced by FDB (Fællesforeningen for Danmarks Brugsforeninger), is a striking example of democratic design grounded in functionalism ...
Kork, Oak, Cork
'Ant' Table Model 3601 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is an excellent. untouched original example of this drop leaf dining table designed by Arne Jacobsen, the top has a wonderful patina, and the Rosewood has nicely and evenly faded to a really lovely mellow color. It is 60 mcm wide with no flaps up, then with one flap is 100cm, then fully open is 140cm. The Rosewood used...
Steel
Contemporary Dining Table 'Ten' by DK3, Light Oak, 240, Oval
By DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
'Ten' dining table, Oval, 240cm. Solid wood tabletop and legs. Handmade in Denmark. Designed by Jacob Plejdrup. Model shown on main picture: Shape: Oval Wood: Light Oak Dimensions:...
Oak
Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovö" Dining Table in Pine by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare and early Swedish mid century modern wooden dining table model "Lovö" in stained pine designed by Axel Einar Hjorth and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden, 1932. In go...
Pine
Scandinavian Modern Dining Table, Rosewood & Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
1950s table. The table has a solid wood top revisited in matte black, the central leg has Rosewood support while the base is metal with brass feet. Questo tavolo è in perfette condiz...
Metal
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson Ellipse Dining Table, Black Lacquer, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson ellipse dining table new laquererd black. Legs in chromed steel. Made by Fritz Hansen.
Chrome
Swedish pine dining table by Bo Fjaestad for Arvika Konsthantverk, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare dining table designed by Bo Fjaestad for Arvika Konsthantverk, Sweden, 1930s. Crafted in pine with a beautiful original patina, this table reflects a distinctly brutalist expre...
Pine
Dining table in solid mahogany by Frits Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Small dining table in solid mahogany by Frits Henningsen
Mahogany
Contemporary Dining Table 'Ten' by DK3, Smoked Oak or Walnut, 300, Oval
By DK3
Located in Paris, IDF
'Ten' dining table, Oval, 300 cm. Solid wood table top and legs. Handmade in Denmark. Designed by Jacob Plejdrup. Model shown on main picture: Shape: Oval Wood: Smoked Oak Dimensio...
Oak, Walnut
Bertil Fridhagen Dining Table Model Diamant Produced by Bodafors
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare dining table model Diamant designed by Bertil Fridhagen. Produced by Bodafors in Sweden. Measures: width: 115 ( 225 ) cm.
Walnut
Scandinavian Modern Dining Table Teak Slab Base & Rectangular Beveled Glass Top
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Scandinavian Modern dining table, desk, deep console or sofa table composed of a double Y or V shaped teak slab base, 4 black painted metal cylindrical stand offs or...
Metal
$11,000 / item
"Lovo" pine table by Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pine table "Lovo" series, designed attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth in 1939, produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, circa late 1939-40th. . The drawings number 42127 from Nordiska K...
Pine
Extending table model "AT 312" by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck Møbelfabrik
Located in Brescia, IT
1950s oak table, model AT 312, design Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark, with two side extensions. "AT 312" model table designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Andreas...
Oak
Drop Leaf Dining Table by Niels Koefoed Denmark 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Drop leaf dining table in oak by Niels Koefoed, Denmark.Produced in 1960s by Koefoeds Hornslet Denmark. Table can be enlarged by folding sideways to a total of 195 cm. Finest danish ...
Oak
Flip Top Teak Dining Table by Skovmand And Andersen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Teak Flip top dining table by Skovmand and Andersen. this unique table top opens length wise from 23.75 inches to 47.5 inches. this table could be used as a small dining...
Teak
$12,500 / set
Finn Juhl Dining Table and Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in Highland, IN
This exquisite dining set by Finn Juhl was designed in 1951 and is Classic Juhl. The sculptural frames of the model FJ 51 chairs support the curved seats and backs giving them the ap...
Walnut
French Extending Round Dining Table, Bleached Solid Oak, Pedestal Base, 1970s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
French Extending Round Dining Table, Bleached Solid Oak, Pedestal Base, 1970s. This dining table is built from solid oak that has been stripped and bleached, ready to be varnished, ...
Oak
Big Dining Table in Teak by Henning Kjærnulf, 1958
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Big Dining Table in Teak by Henning Kjærnulf, 1958 Additional Information: Material: Teak Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare big dining table mode...
Teak
Poul Kjaerholm PK-54 Dining Table by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Stockholm, SE
PK-54 designed by Poul Kjaerholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.
Carrara Marble, Steel