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.
$13,714
H 29.93 in W 71.66 in D 19.49 in
Palisander sideboard by Arne Vodder, Sibast Furniture, Denmark
By Helge Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Hägersten, SE
Sideboard designed by Arne Vodder. produced in Denmark by Sibast Furniture during the 1950s. Very nice quality throughout with sliding tambour doors tapered legs and beautiful detai...
Palisander
$17,142
H 31.89 in W 98.43 in D 18.51 in
Danish Design Classic Arne Voder for Sibast, Triennale Sideboard, 1950s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Renens, CH
The 1950s Danish-designed Triennale sideboard, created by Arne Vodder (model 29A), is named after its debut at the Milan Triennale. Crafted by the esteemed Danish furniture manufactu...
Teak
$14,857
H 45.28 in W 72.05 in D 19.69 in
Scandinavian Sideboard by Danish Designer Arne Vodder for Sibast Solid Wood
By Arne Vodder
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Superb Scandinavian sideboard of the Danish designer Arne Vodder edited by Sibast in the 1960s. Structure of the sideboard and the base in solid wood and veneer. The enfilade is comp...
Wood
$14,285
H 29.93 in W 71.66 in D 19.3 in L 29.93 in
Iconic 'OS29' Sideboard by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1959
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Iconic model ‘OS29’ or 'Triennale' sideboard designed by Arne Vodder in 1959. With great details such as the raised edge on top and the signature curved drawers. Comes straight from ...
Wood
Midcentury Danish Sideboard Model AV01 by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder, Snedkergaarden
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Midcentury Danish sideboard model AV01 by Arne Vodder by Snedkergaarden. New edition. On demand, delivery time: 6/8 weeks.
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard Model 37 by Arne Vodder, Sibast
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard Model 37 by Arne Vodder, Sibast Arne Vodder was trained by Finn Juhl, who became his friend and business partner. Before concentrating on furniture, in ...
Wood
$45,542
H 31.5 in W 98.43 in D 18.51 in
Rare Danish design sideboard model 29A by Arne Vodder for Sibast furniture
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Danish Design Classic Sideboard, Model 29A in Rosewood by Arne Vodder for Sibast Furniture. An iconic piece of Scandinavian modernism, this Model 29A sideboard was designed by Arne V...
Rosewood
$49,714
H 31.7 in W 98.43 in D 18.31 in
Rare Arne Vodder Model 29A “Triennale” Sideboard in Teak for Sibast, Denmark.
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
An exceptional and highly collectible Model 29A “Triennale” sideboard, designed by renowned Danish designer Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast Møbler in Denmark. Crafted in beaut...
Aluminum
$12,595
H 34.75 in W 88.63 in D 18.5 in
Danish Arne Vodder for Sibast Mid Century Sideboard Credenza 1950s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Baltimore, MD
Exceptional Mid-Century teak, rare, sliding tambour door, credenza designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Mobler made in Denmark, circa 1960’s. World famous for winning the Gold Medal at the 1958 Milan Triennale design awards. This smartly crafted credenza with uniquely sliding tambour doors is a perfect collaboration of design and function. Beautifully embellished with bands of teak running perpendicular to the main surface. with a fully finished back and interior. The finished back side makes this credenza ideal for placement in an open floor plan, making it a great focal point. Featuring two beautifully grained teak wood, sliding tambour cabinet...
Teak
Teak Arne Vodder sideboard Model 29 early model for Sibast
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very elegant sideboard designed by the great Danish designer Arne Vodder. Produced in the 1950s by Sibast, Denmark. This piece is of very high quality and very timeless due to the sl...
Teak
Arne Vodder Sideboard Model 29 Produced by Sibast Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sideboard model 29 designed by Arne Vodder. Produced by Sibast møbelfabrik in Denmark.
Rosewood
Arne Vodder Sideboard Produced by Sibast Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare freestanding sideboard with tambour doors designed by Arne Vodder. Produced by Sibast Møbelfabrik in Denmark.
Teak
Hans Wegner Sideboard Model RY-25 / President by Ry Møbler in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sideboard model RY-25 / President designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Ry møbler in Denmark.
Chrome
Kai Kristiansen Sideboard Produced by PSA Furniture in Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sideboard in rosewood designed by Kai Kristiansen. Produced by Preben Skov Andersen, PSA Furniture in Denmark.
Aluminum
Niels O. Møller Sideboard Model No 20 in Rosewood Produced in Denmark
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sideboard model no 20 designed by Niels O. Møller. Produced by J.L. Møllers møbelfabrik in Denmark.
Rosewood
Scandinavian Modern Sideboard by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1959
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sideboard in Oak and Teak by Hans J. Wegner, 1959 Additional Information: Material: Oak and Teak Style: Mid Century, Scandinavian Sideboard Produced by Ry Møbler in Denmark Dimensio...
Oak, Teak
