December 4, 2008
For thirty years beginning in the 1920's, Danish furniture helped define what would become known as Mid-Century Modern. Danish (and other Scandinavian) furniture from this period was recognizable for its simple, elegant, often airy and sweeping lines. Many of the pieces were very high quality, and are still available in usable condition. Note however that many American companies imitated the Danish style with inferior materials and construction.
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John Werry's in-depth blog on rare Victorian Furniture, with detailed, informative and often humorous posts on doze… [more]
This beautiful site showcases the collection of Stanley and Polly Stone of Fox Point, Wisconsin, consisting of earl… [more]
Steven Cabella's personal homage to Charles and Ray Eames. This site is as clean and visually appealing as the Eame… [more]
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An overview by the Minneapolis Institute of Arts of the design movements between 1880 and 1940 that comprised Moder… [more]
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Infolink Architecture & Building, Australia -
The Stouby sofa is not just to be sat in but admired and built to last for many years - a classic and simply Danish. Stouby are a natural fit for Great Dane ...
Sydney Morning Herald, Australia -
On display were full-size model apartments, clean-lined furniture, and houses with south-facing plate glass and sun-terraces for the modern lifestyle. ...
Antiques and the Arts Online, CT -
... FloBlue Ware; Early Lionel Trains in Original Boxes; Samurai Sword; German Swords; Danish Modern Pottery; Collection of Early Advertising Signs; Prints; ...
Las Vegas Sun, NV -
Gracing the space now is Danish modern furniture, whose straight lines and sharp angles match the house itself. The pieces are smaller and less provincial, ...
Antiques and the Arts Online, CT -
Furnishings and Other: Good selection of modern furniture, lighting, sculptures, and artwork including Barcelona Chair (Knoll); Danish Modern Furniture, ...
New York Times, United States -
Forty-five years later, Arne Jacobsen is known as a master of midcentury modern design, and this furniture looks as good as new. The Egg chairs still spin ...
Antiques and the Arts Online, CT -
... Several Inlaid French Tables, Chinese Teakwood stands, Marble Pedestal, Oak Pulpit, Danish Modern Bookcases, Coffee Table, Sofa and Two Arm Chairs, ...
WELT ONLINE, Germany -
Combining intense prints and bold colors with natural materials and subtle details, Vibskov’s designs for the collection are based on a modern-day fairytale ...
guardian.co.uk, UK -
No 4130 chair, £600-£800, by Arne Jacobsen; try Danish Homestore, The Modern Warehouse or Fragile Design. · Krenit enamelled steel bowls, £175, ...
Antiques and Arts Weekly, CT -
... set of 6 & set of 4 Danish modern dining chairs, oval dining table w/2 leaves, 2 octagonal stands and credenza; modern QA highboy & lowboy; leather sofa ...
