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What is Danish modern furniture?
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Danish modern furniture is the term for a style of furniture that emerged during the 1930s through the innovation of designers from Denmark. It is a subset of Scandinavian modern furniture, 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. Some notable Danish modern designers include Hans J. Wegner, Kaare Klint, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder and Verner Panton. Shop a range of Danish modern furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
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Original Multi-Light Pendant by Louis Weisdorf for Lyfa/ 4 available
Located in Long Island City, NY
Louis Weisdorf, b. 1932. Multi-light pendant, brass. Produced by Lyfa, labeled accordingly. Measures: (40 cm). 16" H approximately (45 cm). 18"
Existing wiring, we do not guaranty fu...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
1920s, Danish vintage makeup mirror with jewelry storage, cherry wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1920s, Danish vintage makeup mirror with jewelry storage. Rotating mirror, little drawer. To be placed on a table or chest, etc. Original good co...
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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Glass, Wood
Danish Cubist Wall Sconce in Pressed Glass & Beech, Vitrika 1960s
By Vitrika
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare Lounge up-light Wall light made by Vitrika in Denmark during the 1960s. This Model is made from solid beech and set with a pressed shade in smoked glass. Fitted with E27 small...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Beech
Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden. Ceramic vase with glaze in brown hues
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden.
Ceramic vase with glaze in brown hues.
Model: 1034/201
Approximately from the 1960s.
In excellent condition.
Marked.
Dimensions: H 18.0 cm...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Ekornes Stressless Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid Century Modern Ekornes Stressless Leather Recliner Chair. Offered is a Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Ekornes of Norway. "Coo...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Unique Stoneware Bowl by Gertrud Vasegaard. Denmark, 1960s.
By Gertrud Vasegaard
Located in Malmö, SE
A unique, circular stoneware bowl. Decorated with green glazed line decor and with transparent greyish glaze.
Made by Gertrud Vasegaard in her studio in Copenhagen, Denmark, early 19...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
