By Design Modern is your source for
Danish Mid-Century Furnishings
By Design Modern is one of western Canada’s largest importers of quality, Danish designed furnishings dating from the 1950’s-1970’s. We travel to Denmark several times a year to source items from estate sales, auction houses and private homes.
Denmark has a long tradition of fine furniture manufacturing. The Danish designers and quality of craftsmanship is known throughout the world. Arguably, the most prolific and award-winning designers hail from Denmark.
BEDROOM
Scandinavian designs characterized by simplicity, functionality, and clean lines.
LIGHTING
Danish modern pendants and chandeliers crafted to provide precise, uniform illumination.
OBJECTS
Footstools, mirrors, art sculptures, planters, carts and more can be found here.
OFFICE
Contemporary, Scandinavian and high quality office furniture to fit your space.
SEATING
A variety of styles from Denmark, with clean classical designs to improve daily life.
STORAGE
Mid-century, modern, rich teak Danish sideboards and cabinet units.
TABLES
A variety of nesting tables, coffee tables, bedside tables and more to fit your space.
SALE ITEMS
Scandinavian designs characterized by simplicity, functionality, and clean lines.
Convenient shipping solutions across North America and the World
By Design Modern not only serves the Vancouver BC region with its store, we also ship across North America and Internationally. We frequently ship products to the U.S. weekly, and on occasion we have shipped products as far as Australia. Find out more about our shipping methods.
What our valued clients have to say...
So impressed with the quality and care
“I got it home safe and sound, without any problems and I have to say it’s absolutely stunning. You guys did a really great job refurbishing it and packing it up. Clearly professionals. So impressed with the quality and care.”
Dwayne—Brooklyn, NY
Thank you for your great service
“The mirrors arrived yesterday and we are thrilled to have them in our home. Thank you for your great service - and also send our thanks to whoever packed them up. They did an outstanding job”.
Steve—Nashville, TN
The sideboard arrived well wrapped
“The sideboard arrived well wrapped and in excellent condition early this week. We are very pleased with this and look forward to lots of use while entertaining…it's been a pleasure.”
Steve—Baltimore, MD
The furniture arrived safely
“I wanted to send you this email to let you know both the folding table and the corner cabinet have arrived safely. Thank you, I greatly appreciate your service.”
Donna—Sydney, Australia
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About By Design Modern
"I’m really trying to help people solve their decorating and interior design needs."
People come to us for a variety of reasons. When they come into the store or to our website they are serious about finding furniture that will fit properly into their space – ultimately, they’re trying to find something functional, of high quality and aesthetically pleasing for a particular need in their home.
My job and the job of my staff is to try and help these people find that special item to solve that need.
We ask questions. We want to know what the customer is trying to accomplish with a piece of furniture, what space is available, what the décor and lighting is like in the space. That's how we approach every interaction we have with our clients.