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.
Pair of danish modern teak nightstands by Kofod Larsen Denmark
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of danish modern teak nightstands by Kofod Larsen Denmark. Pair of Danish modern nightstands or side tables. One drawer on top over a drop front cabinet with concave handles. Da...
Brass
Pair of De La Espada Atlantico Oak Nightstands, circa 1997
By De La Espada
Located in San Diego, CA
A handsome pair of Atlantico bedside tables by De La Espada, dating to circa 1997. #5678 Crafted in oak with a warm oiled finish, each nightstand features a single wide drawer with...
Oak
Vintage Danish 1970s mid-century Oak Bedside Table Night stand
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This oak bedside table is a simple and functional piece inspired by Scandinavian design from the 1970s. It has a clean look that works well in both modern and classic interiors. Mad...
Brass
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Oak Night Stands w/ Brass Accent Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Oak Wood, Brass Accent Handle ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we ...
Brass
Pair of Mid century Danish modern teak single drawer nightstands with handles
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid century Danish modern teak single drawer nightstands with handles. Great Teak pair of nightstands with one drawer open storage space. Labeled Made in Denmark. Located i...
Teak
Pair of Mid century Danish modern teak single drawer nightstands with shelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid century Danish modern teak single drawer nightstands with a shelf. Great Teak pair of nightstands with one drawer over shelved open storage space with adjustable shelf. L...
Teak
Pair of danish modern teak nightstands by Kofod Larsen Denmark
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of danish modern teak nightstands by Kofod Larsen Denmark. Pair of Danish modern nightstands or side tables. One drawer on top over a drop front cabinet with concave handles. Da...
Brass
Weave Bedside / Night stand 45 from Ringvide, Oak Wood Smoked, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave bedside table Bedside table, made of solid birch wood and laminated birchveneér or solid oak wood and oak veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the bedside serves as a great example of Scandinavian contemporary design. Designed by Lukas Dahlén...
Birch, Oak
1930s Bedside tables model "O.K" by Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Hägersten, SE
Bedside tables model "O.K" designed by Axel Einar Hjorth. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden in 1936. Table top made from veneered elm wood with contrasting darker decor, chrome...
Metal
Pair of Scandinavian modern teak nightstands by DUX Sweden Folke Ohlsson
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Scandinavian modern teak nightstands by DUX Sweden Designed by Folke Ohlsson. Single drawer teak nightstands Made in circa 1960 in Sweden. Labeled underneath. 24.5" x 18.5"...
Teak
Beautiful pair of mid century danish teak 3 drawer nightstands by Nils Jonsson
By Nils Jonsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful pair of teak mid century modern 3 drawer nightstands made in Denmark. Designed by Nils Jonsson for HJN Mobler. Square body and plinth base. Single cubby and lower 3 drawers...
Teak
Weave bedside 60 from Ringvide, Oak Wood Natural Oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave bedside table Bedside table, made of solid birch wood and laminated birchveneér or solid oak wood and oak veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the bedside serves as a great example of Scandinavian contemporary design. Designed by Lukas Dahlén...
Birch, Oak
Pair of danish modern single drawer teak nightstands with lower cabinet
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of danish modern single drawer teak nightstands with lower flip down storage area. Brown teak wood with (2) handles on each with tapered legs. Simple Danish design circa 1970 ma...
Teak
Pair Mid century danish modern light teak single drawer Nightstands by Art Furn
By Art Furn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Very Clean Mid century danish modern single drawer nightstands by Art furn. Simple basic Danish modern design teak single drawer nightstands. Has carved upper and lower handl...
Teak
Pair of Yellow Scandinavian modern Pine single drawer nightstands brass handle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Yellow painted Scandinavian modern Pine single drawer nightstands with brass handles. Made in Sweden circa 1970s. Located in Brooklyn NYC. Sold as a pair (2) nightstands. ...
Brass
Pair of Danish Modern Petite teak nightstands with single drawer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Danish Modern Petite teak nightstands with single drawer made in Denmark, ca. 1950s. A nice pair of nightstands or side tables in the style of Børge Mogensen. Delicately de...
Teak
Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Modern Pair of Teak Nightstands with Drawer
Located in Kramfors, SE
Vintage Scandinavian teak nightstands, with a single drawer and shelf underneath. The pair is made in Sweden around 1960. Good vintage condition with some minor traces and marks of u...
Teak
Pair of Mid Century Danish teak 3 drawer nightstands with top curved shelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid Century Danish teak 3 drawer nightstands with top curved shelf. Curved corners. Very nice quality and condition. Made in Denmark. Located in Brooklyn NYC. Sold as a Pair...
Teak
Pair Mid century Danish modern 3 drawer teak nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair Mid century Danish modern 3 drawer teak nightstands. Great pair of Scandinavian nightstands with teak carved handles and tapered legs. Made in Denmark located in Brooklyn NYC. ...
Teak, Birch
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Oak Nightstands by Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Rødding, DK
Danish pair of nightstands in solid oak, attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s. Each stand has a raised gallery rail along three sides of the top, formed by the extended posts of th...
Brass
Pair of Scandinavian modern nightstands birch and black laminate
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Scandinavian modern nightstands birch and black laminate. Great set of single drawer nightstands circa 1970 made in Finland. Located Brooklyn nyc. Sold as a pair (2) nights...
Birch
Beautiful pair of mid century danish modern teak nightstands by Nils Jonsson
By Nils Jonsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful pair of teak mid century single drawer nightstands made in Denmark. Designed by Nils Jonsson for HJN Mobler. Single cubby and lower drawer with inset handle. Square solid t...
Brass
Weave Bedside 45 from Ringvide, Oak Wood Natural Oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave bedside table Bedside table, made of solid birch wood and laminated birchveneér or solid oak wood and oak veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the bedside serves as a great example of Scandinavian contemporary design. Designed by Lukas Dahlén...
Birch, Oak
Pair of Mid Century Modern Night Stands in Birch by Edmond Spence Sweden C1953
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of night tables in Birch wood with sculpted drawer pulls by Edmond Spence. Beautiful cabinets with two drawers on turned birch legs. French polished original finish wi...
Birch
Pair Danish Modern Rosewood Nightstands by Westnofa
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of rosewood Scandinavian Modern night stands by Westnofa Furniture. Norway, circa. 1960's. Retaining Westnofa paper label. Drawers glides effortlessly. Original owner remarked...
Rosewood
Pair of Scandinavian modern single drawer nightstands White lacquer and cane
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Scandinavian modern single drawer nightstands birch wood and White Lacquer and white cane sides. Great set of single drawer nightstands circa 1970 made in Sweden. Located Bro...
Laminate, Birch
Pair of teak danish modern nightstands with single drawer and adjustable shelf
By Drylund
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of teak danish modern nightstands with single drawer and adjustable shelf. Great simple block style Danish nightstands or end tables. Tops are black lacquer on teak. Each nights...
Teak, Lacquer
Scandinavian nightstand made of teak and dark wood, 1950s
Located in Brescia, IT
Northern European-style nightstand with a front drawer, an open shelf, and a dark wood frame with a teak front. C1950s. A Scandinavian-made nightstand from the 1950s, featuring a da...
Wood, Teak
1960s Set of Two Danish Rosewood Nightstands or Chests of Drawers
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Set of Two Danish Rosewood Nightstands or Chests of Drawers
Rosewood
Swedish 1950s Bedside Tables in Mahogany & Brass by Halvdan Pettersson in Tibro
Located in Örebro, SE
A pair of circular bedside tables in mahogany, faux leather and brass, designed and manufactured by Halvdan Pettersson, Tibro, Sweden, circa late 1950s. The design reflects Swedish ...
Brass
Pair of Nightstands in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Sweden
By Karl Anderson, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of nightstands in oak with adjustable shelves. Designed by Danish architect Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson cabinetmakers. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. Great condition.
Oak
Weave Bedside 45 from Ringvide, Birch Wood Natural Oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave bedside table Bedside table, made of solid birch wood and laminated birchveneér or solid oak wood and oak veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet mod...
Birch, Oak
Beautiful pair of mid century danish modern teak nightstands with 3 drawers
By Tørring Møbelfabrik, Peter Arenkiel Jensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful pair of teak mid century 3 drawer nightstands made in Denmark. Designed by Peter Graves Sorensen for Tørring Møbelfabrik. Square body and platform base. Single lower cubby ...
Brass
Pair of Scandinavian modern waterfall birch single drawer nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Scandinavian modern waterfall birch single drawer nightstands. Great set of birch nightstands with a single drawer all solid birch with a natural blonde finish. Very clean in...
Birch
Scandinavian Modern Nightstands
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Swedish pine nightstands with leather handles. Perfect for na smaller bedroom or loft, ready to install and enjoy.
Pine
Swedish Rosewood Brass Nightstands After William Hinn Mid Century - A Pair
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A pair of rosewood and brass nightstands after the designs of William Hinn. Wonderful book matched grain across both pieces. A blind top drawer over a two door cabinet. The depth giv...
Brass
1960s Set of Two Restored Danish Floating Teak Nightstands Excellent Condition
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s set of two Danish floating nightstands in teak. A pair of floating nightstands or shelves in teak, each with a single drawer. The simple yet elegant designed nightstands with...
Teak
Pair of Scandinavian solid Pine nightstands with carved details Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Scandinavian solid Pine nightstands. Made in Sweden circa 1970. Has carved round details. Located in Brooklyn NYC. Dimensions: H 19" x W 22" x D 17"
Pine
Pair of Mid century Danish modern rosewood single drawer nightstands knobs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid century Danish modern rosewood single drawer nightstands with round pulls. Great rosewood pair of nightstands with one drawer open storage space. Labeled Made in Denmark....
Rosewood
Vintage Restored Danish Modern Teak Nightstands by Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Toluca Ter, CA
Expertly refinished pair of mid century modern teak nightstands by Arne Wahl Iversen, made in Denmark c. 1970s. Clean lines and an architectural form make these compatible with cont...
Teak
Pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Nightstands, One Drawer, 1970s
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern 1-Drawer Teak Nightstands/End Tables Offered is a piece of time and design: a Pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern 1-Drawer Teak Nightstands/End Table...
Teak
Pair of Scandinavian floating nightstands rosewood Denmark 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
A refined pair of Scandinavian floating nightstands made in Denmark during the 1960s. Crafted in richly figured rosewood, each nightstand features a single drawer with a beautifully...
Santos Rosewood
Teak Danish Modern Night Stands A Pair
Located in Fulton, CA
Classic pair of teak Danish Modern nightstands. Marked Made in Denmark". Circa. 1970's. Very nice original condition with age-appropriate wear in the form of fading to finish and som...
Teak
Weave Bedside 60 from Ringvide, Smoked Oak Wood, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave bedside table Bedside table, made of solid birch wood and laminated birchveneér or solid oak wood and oak veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the bedside serves as a great example of Scandinavian contemporary design. Designed by Lukas Dahlén...
Birch, Oak
Scandinavian 1950s teak bedside table with Vienna straw
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian 1950s-60s teak bedside table with drawer and Vienna straw magazine shelf, inverted V-shaped legs and brass details. A Scandinavian 1950s-60s bedside table that focuses ...
Teak
Axel Einar Hjorth, Pair of Typenko Bedside Tables in Birch, Sweden, 1933
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
A rare pair of Typenko bedside tables designed by Einar Axel Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), Sweden, in 1933. Exemplifying Hjorth’s distinctive interpretation of Swedish modernis...
Birch
Matching Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Night Stands or End Tables in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1970s very unique pair of Danish modern nightstands in teak. These will add a funky twist to any Scandinavian bedroom design. They are both in very good condition showing some light ...
Wood
Pair of Danish Solid Pine Nightstands, 1970s
Located in Lejre, DK
Charming pair of Danish nightstands crafted in solid pine and produced in Denmark during the 1970s. The design reflects the warm, natural aesthetic that defined Scandinavian furnitur...
Pine
Pair Ib Kofod Larsen for Brandi Moblefabrik Brazilian Rosewood Nightstands
By Brande Møbelfabrik, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Oakland, CA
An elegant pair of nightstands designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Brande Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1958. Finely crafted from old-growth Brazilian rosewood, each cabinet features book-matche...
Rosewood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood & Black Lacquer Nightstands C1970
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Scandinavian Rosewood and Black Lacquer nightstands. Two drawers & a opening for having a space at the ready. In excellent vintage cond...
Rosewood, Paint, Oak, Lacquer
Minimalistic Rosewood Night Stand or Small Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minimalistic rosewood night stand or small cabinet. Gorgeous wood veining. Chic and understated.
Rosewood
Bodafors, Nightstands, Wood, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
By Bodafors
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and glass nightstands designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Light surface scratches to ...
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Teak Pair Nightstands Tables
By FBJ Møbler
Located in Baltimore, MD
These Scandinavian Modernist, teak Danish tables/ nightstands were produced in Denmark, by FBJ Mobler circa 1970’s, elegant design with clean straight lines make them sleek, minimali...
Teak
Danish Teak Nightstands Tables with Drawer, 1960s Modern Design
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite pair of Danish teak end tables circa 1960s. These sculptural Mid-Century Modern pieces embody the elegance and restraint of fine Scandinavian craftsmanship. Each table is...
Teak
Petite Danish Modern Single-Drawer Floating Nightstand / End Table in Teakwood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single suspended/wall-mounted nightstand or bedside table in teak (ca. 1960s, Denmark). Minimal, elegant form with deeply sculpted pull opening to reveal a single, dovetailed drawer....
Teak
LM Night Stands (each)
Located in Mount Rainier, MD
The LM Night Stands embody the collection’s quiet, utilitarian spirit. Built with straightforward joinery and balanced proportions, they offer a sense of calm order beside the bed. T...
Ash, Cherry, Maple, Walnut, Fir
Danish Nightstand
Located in New York, NY
Very good quality Danish modern night table, featuring one drawer, over an open storage cubby, flanked by a door which opens to reveal more storage, as shown. Solid walnut, in dark f...
Pair of danish modern 3 drawer nightstands black lacquer and rosewood Dyrlund
By Drylund
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Danish modern 3 drawer nightstands black lacquer and rosewood by Dyrlund. Great Unique set of Nightstands with hidden circle finger pulls. Black Lacquer tops and (2) front dr...
Rosewood, Lacquer
Danish Teak Nightstands in Hans J. Wegner Style, Mid-Century 1958
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wall-Mounted Danish Nightstands, each with one pull out drawer and open shelf area below. Signed on back with maker name Sengebord Vaeghaengt.
Teak
Pair of Danish modern teak tambour door nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Danish modern teak tambour door nightstands. Great set of Danish nightstands with sliding front doors and has a single drawer and adjustable shelf behind the front doors. Goo...
Teak