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.
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Wood Narrow Wall Mirror
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderful Scandinavian Danish modern teak wood mirror. not Wired to hang. Very solid mirror with solid teak wood frame with a black lacquer detail. 22" x 44.25" x 1.25" deep.
Mirror, Teak
Midcentury Round Teak Veneer Wall Mirror, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Simple design.
Mirror, Wood
Midcentury Long Teak Wall Mirror, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type
Mirror, Teak
$1,288
H 40.95 in W 16.93 in D 0.79 in
Danish Midcentury Modern Rosewood Wall Mirror, Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Cool modernist wall mirror by Aksel Kjersgaard, made from rosewood in a smooth design with a sculpted frame. Very nice woodgrain. Model #105
Mirror, Rosewood
Mid-century Danish Teak Mirror
By Arne Vodder
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid Century Danish teak mirror with polished edge Measurements W 15'' x D 0,50'' x H 36,5''
Teak
$1,098
H 40.5 in W 21.5 in D 1.75 in
Pedersen & Hansen Model 968 Danish Modern Teak Wall Mirror, Denmark, circa 1960s
By Pedersen & Hansen
Located in San Diego, CA
A handsome Danish Modern teak wall mirror by Pedersen & Hansen of Viby J., Denmark, Model No. 968, dating to circa 1960s. The mirror features a beautifully restrained solid teak fr...
Mirror, Teak
$1,004Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.2 in W 14.97 in D 0.6 in
Teak Mid-Century Modern Free-Form Wall Mirror Denmark, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern wall mirror. Striking Danish design from the 1950s. Organic solid teak frame with original mirror glass. Marked made in Denmark on the outs...
Glass, Teak
$1,960
H 41.5 in W 23.25 in D 1 in
Danish Midcentury Modern Rosewood Wall Mirror, Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark 1960s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic mirror in rosewood by Aksel Kjersgaard produced by Odder, Denmark, ca' 1960's. The rosewood has beautiful graining. This is a model #166.
Mirror, Rosewood
Midcentury Long Teak Wall Mirror, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type.
Mirror, Teak
$512
H 36.42 in W 19.3 in D 1.19 in
Teak Mirror Mirror Wall Mirror Danish Modern Design, Denmark, 1960-1970s
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
Teak mirror mirror wall mirror Danish modern design, Denmark, 1960-1970s Object: wall mirror Manufacturer: Condition: good Age: around...
Glass, Teak
Midcentury Wall Mirror in Rosewood, Danish Modern, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Wall mirror with frame in rosewood. Designed and made in Denmark. Great original condition.
Rosewood
$1,305
H 40.5 in W 21.5 in D 1.75 in
Pedersen & Hansen Model 968 Danish Modern Teak Wall Mirror, Denmark, circa 1960s
By Pedersen & Hansen
Located in San Diego, CA
A handsome Danish Modern teak wall mirror by Pedersen & Hansen of Viby J., Denmark, Model No. 968, dating to circa 1960s. #5665 The mirror features a beautifully restrained sol...
Mirror, Teak
Midcentury Wall Mirror by K. Thomsen, Danish Modern, 1960s
By K. Thomsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Wall mirror with frame in teak. Designed and made by cabinetmaker K. Thomsen. Great original condition, circa 1960.
Teak
$332Sale Price|45% Off
H 22.84 in W 14.18 in D 0.79 in
Vintage 60's Wall Mirror in Teak Wood Danish Design
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Wall mirror with teak wood frame, Danish design, 60s. Condition: In good condition, it shows signs of wear caused by time. Dimensions: Height 58 cm; Width 36cm; Depth 1cm Ma...
Teak
$375
H 30.32 in W 14.57 in D 0.99 in
60s 70s Teak Mirror Mirror Wall Mirror Danish Modern Design, Denmark
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Teak mirror mirror wall mirror Danish Modern Design Denmark 60s Object: wall mirror Manufacturer: Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: 77cm x 3...
Glass, Teak
1960s Danish Modern Teak Wall Mirror by Arenkiel for Torring
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This exceptional Danish mid-century modern wall mirror was designed by Arenkiel for Tørring Møbelfabrik. Masterfully crafted in Denmark, it features a warm solid teak frame with soft...
Teak
Arne Vodder Mid-Century Danish Teak Modern Wall Mirror
By Arne Vodder
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1950s Arne Vodder for Sibast Furniture Danish modern teak with paint dark green cannelure stripes. Measures 27" in width and 37.5" in height.
Mirror, Teak, Paint
Beautiful Mid-Century Floor Mirror with Floating Drawer by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Danish teak mirror designed by Arne Vodder with single drawer cabinet and full-length pivoting mirror supported by angled legs and brass hardware. Mirror can tilt and is fully adjust...
Brass
Arne Vodder and Anton Borg Mirror
By Arne Vodder
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid Century free-form mirror with polished edge designed by Arne Vodder and Anton Borg for Vamo Sonderborg, circa 1955 Denmark.
Mirror, Teak
Danish Teak Dressing Table by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Danish design vanity that will love you.?This Danish beauty is made in teak veneer and design by Arne Vodder for Sibast. The mirror of this vanity is oval shaped and suspended from t...
Teak
Arne Vodder Rosewood Mirror
By Arne Vodder
Located in London, GB
Beautifully crafted rosewood frame mirror. Designed by Arne Vodder. Produced in Denmark circa 1960.
Rosewood
Arne Vodder Chest of Drawers and Mirror
By Sibast, Arne Vodder, NC Möbler
Located in London, GB
Wonderful set by Arne Vodder for Sibast NC Møbler, Denmark, circa 1960. This rare chest of drawers with its matching mirror is considered a Mid-Century modernist Classic. Trademark A...
Hardwood
Danish Modern Cheval Mirror by Arne Vodder, circa 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Norwalk, CT
Teakwood mirror on stand with single drawer beneath. Marked "Made in Denmark." Great form and size.
Teak