1930–1970
Scandinavian Design
The export name for a set of regional answers
Not a style so much as a marketing name given, in the 1950s, to Danish, Swedish, Norwegian and Finnish work that shared a preference for pale wood, soft curves and honest construction.
Collect it by country and by maker rather than by the label — the differences are where the value sits.
What to look for
Teak and pale oak, visible joinery, and a maker's mark from a named workshop.
Searches for this entry are still being collected.