What is Scandinavian glass?

Scandinavian glass is decorative glassware produced by artisans from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. Some notable glassworks from the region include Alsterfors, Aseda, Ekenas Glasbruk, Flygsfors, Hadeland Glassverk, Pukeberg, Reijmyre and Ryd Glasbruk. Shop a variety of Scandinavian glass on 1stDibs.

Why is Bristol glass blue?

Bristol glass gets its signature blue hue from the inclusion of cobalt oxide in the glass-making process. Bristol blue glass has been made in Bristol, England, since the 18th century and is a favorite among collectors. Find a selection of Bristol blue glass goods on 1stDibs.

Is all blue glass cobalt?

No, not all blue glass is cobalt glass. Only those made with cobalt oxide can be called cobalt. In some pieces, the presence of copper oxide accounts for the color, however, cobalt glass is much more common. You'll find a collection of cobalt glass on 1stDibs.

What is the value of blue glass?

The value of blue glass varies greatly depending on the condition of the glass and it may differ based on what a seller is asking for it. Reasonably priced vintage cobalt blue selections vary widely in variety and price. A single piece of blue glass may cost anywhere between $15 and $50. Visit 1stDibs for blue glass kitchenware ranging from below $1,000 to over $3,000.

How old is cobalt blue glass?

How old cobalt glass is varies greatly. Ancient Mesopotamian examples exist from roughly 2000 BC. In China, cobalt glass became common during the Zhou Dynasty, which lasted from 1122 to 221 BC. European cobalt glass may date back to as early as the 15th century. Shop a collection of antique cobalt glass on 1stDibs.

How do you identify cobalt blue glass?

If your glass has a blue tint to it, it is likely cobalt blue glass. There are three shades of cobalt glass; dark cobalt, which has a slight purplish hue, light or cornflower blue and medium blue. To verify its authenticity, check with an appraiser. You can also shop a collection of cobalt blue glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How can I tell if a glass is cobalt blue?

Cobalt blue glass is a deep blue glass that often gets its color by the addition of cobalt oxide in the molten glass mixture when the glass is being formed. The best way to identify cobalt blue glass is by the color. Shop a collection of cobalt blue glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Does cobalt make glass blue?

Yes, cobalt oxide makes glass blue. Different amounts of cobalt can be used to create more saturated levels of blue or to simply neutralize yellow for a more clear finish. Copper oxide can also be used to create a blue tinted glass. Shop a collection of cobalt glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Scandinavian Blue Glass

Vintage Scandinavian Ceramics

Blue Glasses

Jacob E Bang

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Victorian Signs

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Scandinavian blue glass and gold boutique shoe shop sign

H 8.3 in W 65.25 in D 0.5 in

Vintage Scandinavian Blue Glass Pendant Fixture

Located in San Jose, CA

with blue glass shade.

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Vintage Scandinavian Blue Glass Pendant Fixture

H 18.75 in Dm 9 in

Collection of Scandinavian Blue Glass by Per Lutken for Holmegaard

By Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Holmegaard

Located in Karlstad, SE

A collection of carefully chosen glass vases and bowls by Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Denmark. The

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Collection of Scandinavian Blue Glass by Per Lutken for Holmegaard

H 12.6 in Dm 7.49 in

Wirkkala Finland 1970's Scandinavian Blue Icicle Glass Centrepiece Bowl

Located in New York, NY

1970's Scandinavian blue glass icicle centrepiece bowl, designed by Tauno Wirkkala, Finland. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Wirkkala Finland 1970's Scandinavian Blue Icicle Glass Centrepiece Bowl

H 2.76 in Dm 9.85 in

Cobalt / Baby Blue Scandinavian Modern Glass Bowl, Sweden, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Cobalt / baby blue Scandinavian Modern glass bowl.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass

Cobalt / Baby Blue Scandinavian Modern Glass Bowl, Sweden, 1950s

H 2.76 in Dm 14.18 in

Scandinavian Art Glass, Carafe in Clear and Light Blue Art Glass, 1970s

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Scandinavian art glass. Carafe in clear and light blue art glass, 1970s. Measures: 25.5 x 9.5 cm

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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Scandinavian Art Glass, Carafe in Clear and Light Blue Art Glass, 1970s

H 9.85 in Dm 3.55 in

Scandinavian Glass Artist. Six Champagne Glasses in Green and Blue Glass

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Scandinavian glass artist, a set of six hand-blown champagne glasses in green and blue glass. Late

Category

Late 20th Century Scandinavian Glass

Materials

Glass

Scandinavian Glass Artist. Six Champagne Glasses in Green and Blue Glass

H 8.67 in Dm 2.37 in

Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Two Blue Clear Glass Art Objects Handblown

By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in EL Waalre, NL

mold-blown, cased blue and clear glass Art-objects. These Art-objects are model 3587 & 3589 in the

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Two Blue Clear Glass Art Objects Handblown

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H 8.27 in Dm 5.4 in

Collection of Scandinavian Art Glass, Set of 4 diverse Blue Glass Vases

Located in Zagreb, HR

Beautiful set of 4 different Mid-century Scandinavian art glass vases in blue color One of the

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Collection of Scandinavian Art Glass, Set of 4 diverse Blue Glass Vases

H 8.67 in Dm 2.17 in

Scandinavian Modern Saara Hopea two sizes Glass Bowls Blue Green Handblown 1950s

By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Saara Hopea-Untracht

Located in EL Waalre, NL

Scandinavian Modern Saara Hopea two sizes Glass Bowls Blue Green Handblown 1950s Two mold-blown

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass

Scandinavian Modern Saara Hopea two sizes Glass Bowls Blue Green Handblown 1950s

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H 2.05 in Dm 5.36 in

1970's Pair Scandinavian Wall Sconces Metal and Blue Glass

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1970’s Pair Scandinavian wall sconces metal and blue glass 1970’s Pair Scandinavian wall sconces

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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Glass

Materials

Art Glass

1970's Pair Scandinavian Wall Sconces Metal and Blue Glass

H 13.39 in W 2.37 in D 4.34 in

Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Denby-Milnor Blue Flare Glass Goblets, S/6

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From the Swedish glass maker Denby-Milnor, a set of six Mid-Century Modern goblets, in the Blue

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Denby-Milnor Blue Flare Glass Goblets, S/6

H 7.5 in Dm 4 in

Scandinavian Glass Art, Large Rat in Purple Art Glass, Late 20th Century

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Scandinavian glass art. Large rat in purple art glass, late 20th century. In very good condition

Category

Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Scandinavian Glass Art, Large Rat in Purple Art Glass, Late 20th Century

H 7.88 in Dm 7.49 in

Scandinavian Modern Glass Bowl, 1950s

Located in Asaa, DK

Scandinavian Modern glass bowl, 1950s Large vintage hand blown two colored centerpiece in blue and

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Blown Glass

Scandinavian Modern Glass Bowl, 1950s

H 5.52 in Dm 13 in

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Crystal Strombergshyttan Glass Vase

Located in New York, NY

A substantial and beautiful Scandinavian Modern Swedish modern Strombergshyttan crystal glass urn

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Crystal

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Crystal Strombergshyttan Glass Vase

H 6.5 in W 6 in D 3.63 in

Heart-shaped Scandinavian "Akva" Blue Glass by Per Lütken for Holmgaard, 1960s

By Holmgaard, Per Lütken

Located in Basel, BS

A stunning Scandinavian "Akva" (aqua) blue glass heart-shaped 'Minuet' vase. Made by Holmegaard of

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Heart-shaped Scandinavian "Akva" Blue Glass by Per Lütken for Holmgaard, 1960s

H 2.56 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in

Scandinavian Glass Artist. Set of Six Hand Blown Champagne Glasses

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Scandinavian glass artist. Set of six hand blown champagne glasses in green and blue glass. Late

Category

Late 20th Century Scandinavian Glass

Materials

Glass

Scandinavian Glass Artist. Set of Six Hand Blown Champagne Glasses

H 8.67 in Dm 2.37 in

Kaj Franck Scandinavian Modern handblown yellow glass Nuutajärvi-Notsjö 1961

By Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ

Located in EL Waalre, NL

Kaj Franck Scandinavian Modern handblown yellow glass Nuutajärvi-Notsjö 1961 A tapered oval shaped

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Kaj Franck Scandinavian Modern handblown yellow glass Nuutajärvi-Notsjö 1961

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H 6.62 in W 6.7 in D 3.86 in

Scandinavian Modern Oiva Toikka Crystal Art Sculpture Handblown Yellow Blue

By Oiva Toikka, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ

Located in EL Waalre, NL

Scandinavian Modern Timo Sarpaneva Crystal Art Sculpture Tear Handblown 1955 A mould blown, cased

Category

1990s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Crystal

Scandinavian Modern Oiva Toikka Crystal Art Sculpture Handblown Yellow Blue

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H 3.15 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in

Nanny Still for Riihimäen Lasi, Five Drinking Glasses in Blue Art Glass

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Nanny still for Riihimäen Lasi. Five drinking glasses in blue mouth-blown art glass. Finnish

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Nanny Still for Riihimäen Lasi, Five Drinking Glasses in Blue Art Glass

H 6.7 in Dm 2.37 in

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, 9 Glasses in Blue Mouth Blown Art Glass

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre. 9 Glasses in blue mouth-blown art glass. Swedish design, mid 20th

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, 9 Glasses in Blue Mouth Blown Art Glass

H 3.55 in Dm 3.94 in

Scandinavian Modern Kaj Franck Glass Art Bowl Handblown Lightblue circa 1965

By Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ

Located in EL Waalre, NL

Scandinavian Modern Kaj Franck Glass Art Bowl Handblown Lightblue clear 1960s Description A large

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Scandinavian Modern Kaj Franck Glass Art Bowl Handblown Lightblue circa 1965

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H 3.55 in Dm 8.67 in

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, Eight Sherry Glasses in Blue Mouth Blown Art Glass

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre. Eight sherry glasses in blue mouth blown art glass. 1950s. Measures: 10

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, Eight Sherry Glasses in Blue Mouth Blown Art Glass

H 3.94 in Dm 1.97 in

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, 17 Small Cocktail Glasses in Blue Mouth Blown Glass

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre. 17 small cocktail glasses in blue mouth-blown art glass. 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, 17 Small Cocktail Glasses in Blue Mouth Blown Glass

H 4.73 in Dm 1.97 in

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, Four Wine Glasses in Blue Mouth Blown Art Glass

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre. Four wine glasses in blue mouth-blown art glass. Swedish design, mid

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, Four Wine Glasses in Blue Mouth Blown Art Glass

H 4.34 in Dm 3.15 in

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, Four Shot Glasses in Blue Mouth Blown Art Glass

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre. Four shot glasses in blue mouth-blown art glass. Swedish design, mid

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, Four Shot Glasses in Blue Mouth Blown Art Glass

H 3.55 in Dm 1.58 in

Christer Holmgren for Holmegaard. 'Blue Hour' glass decanter.

Located in Copenhagen, DK

"Blå time" (Blue Hour) glass decanter in mouth-blown glass by Christer Holmgren for Holmegaard

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Christer Holmgren for Holmegaard. 'Blue Hour' glass decanter.

H 9.85 in Dm 3.15 in

Scandinavian Modern Timo Sarpaneva Glass Bowls Pantareuna Green Purple 1950s

By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala

Located in EL Waalre, NL

Scandinavian Modern Timo Sarpaneva Glass Bowls Pantareuna Green Purple 1950s Two turned-mould

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Crystal

Scandinavian Modern Timo Sarpaneva Glass Bowls Pantareuna Green Purple 1950s

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H 5.91 in Dm 8.67 in

Swedish Style Kilim Rug, Modern Scandi Meets Ethereal Elegance

By Judith Johansson

Located in Dallas, TX

30976 Judith Johansson Swedish Style Kilim Rug, 09'10 x 10'03. With its Scandinavian Modern style

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...

Materials

Wool

Swedish Style Kilim Rug, Modern Scandi Meets Ethereal Elegance

W 118 in L 123 in

Rare Judith Johansson Vintage Swedish Kilim Rollakan Rug, Fönstret

By Judith Johansson

Located in Dallas, TX

78490 Vintage Swedish Kilim Rollakan rug, measures 06'01 x 08'04. With its Scandinavian Modern

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Judith Johansson Vintage Swedish Kilim Rollakan Rug, Fönstret

W 73 in L 100 in

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug with Stripes

Located in Dallas, TX

cozy and tastefully casual. Channeling a coastal cottage with colors reminiscence of sea glass and

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug with Stripes

W 55 in L 81 in

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, Five Glasses in Blue Mouth-Blown Art Glass

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre. Five glasses in blue mouth-blown art glass. Swedish design, mid 20th

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Art Glass

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, Five Glasses in Blue Mouth-Blown Art Glass

H 5.12 in Dm 2.76 in

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, 15 Champagne Flutes in Blue Mouth Blown Art Glass

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre. 15 champagne flutes in blue mouth blown art glass. 1950s. Measures: 21

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, 15 Champagne Flutes in Blue Mouth Blown Art Glass

H 8.27 in Dm 2.76 in

Dansk Danish Scandinavian Modern Sky Blue Enamel and Wicker Handle Pitcher Pot

By Dansk

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful small vintage Dansk Kobenstyle Danish Scandinavian Modern sky-blue enamel and wicker

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Dansk Danish Scandinavian Modern Sky Blue Enamel and Wicker Handle Pitcher Pot

H 2.38 in W 7.38 in D 4.75 in

Vintage Scandinavian Blue Thermos by G. Rosendahl for Falkenberg, 1960s

By Falkenberg

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

1960s. Thermos flask made of blue and black plastic. The handle, lid and bottom are black. The cork is

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Pitchers

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Scandinavian Blue Thermos by G. Rosendahl for Falkenberg, 1960s

H 9.45 in W 6.7 in D 4.73 in

Michael Bang for Holmegaard. Two Palet Bowls in Light Blue Mouth Blown Art Glass

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Michael Bang for Holmegaard. Two Palet bowls in light blue mouth-blown art glass. Mid-20th

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Michael Bang for Holmegaard. Two Palet Bowls in Light Blue Mouth Blown Art Glass

H 3.15 in Dm 5.12 in

Two Dishes and a Bowl in Hand Blown Blue Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard

By Michael Bang, Holmegaard

Located in Knebel, DK

Set of two dishes and a bowl in blue glass, designed by Michael Bang and produced by Holmegaard in

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass

Two Dishes and a Bowl in Hand Blown Blue Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard

H 3.94 in Dm 6.54 in

Ronneby, Sweden, Two Fish in Blue Mouth-Blown Art Glass, 1970s

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Ronneby, Sweden. Two fish in blue mouth-blown art glass. 1970s. Largest measures: 20 x 14 cm. In

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Ronneby, Sweden, Two Fish in Blue Mouth-Blown Art Glass, 1970s

H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 3.15 in

Ronneby, Sweden, Five Birds in Blue Mouth-Blown Art Glass, 1970s

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Ronneby, Sweden. Five birds in blue mouth-blown art glass. 1970s. Largest measures: 16 x 12 cm

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Ronneby, Sweden, Five Birds in Blue Mouth-Blown Art Glass, 1970s

H 4.73 in W 6.3 in D 3.94 in

Ronneby, Sweden, Three Figures in Blue Mouth-Blown Art Glass, 1970s

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Ronneby, Sweden. Three figures in blue mouth-blown art glass. Owl, rabbit and pig. 1970s. The

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Ronneby, Sweden, Three Figures in Blue Mouth-Blown Art Glass, 1970s

H 5.52 in Dm 2.76 in

Antique Caucasian Karabakh Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

calyx style (wine glass) border. Rendered in variegated shades of midnight (blackish-bluish), ink

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Karabakh Runner

W 50 in L 125 in

William Steberg for Gullaskuf, Seven Plates and Bowls in Dark Blue Art Glass

Located in Copenhagen, DK

William Steberg for Gullaskuf. Seven plates and bowls in dark blue art glass. Measures: Bowl 18 cm

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

William Steberg for Gullaskuf, Seven Plates and Bowls in Dark Blue Art Glass

H 1.19 in W 9.06 in D 7.09 in

Scandinavian Modern Deep Blue Glass Lamp by Pukeberg Glasbruk, Sweden, 1960's

By Pukeberg Sweden

Located in New York, NY

A tall deep blue Scandinavian Modern glass lamp by Pukeberg Glasbruk, Sweden, 1960’s. The

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Deep Blue Glass Lamp by Pukeberg Glasbruk, Sweden, 1960's

H 34 in Dm 7.5 in

3 Red & Blue Glass Vases - Boda Sweden - Erik Höglund - 1960s Midcentury Modern

By Erik Höglund, Boda

Located in Stockholm, SE

in diameter, the highest blue vase is 21.5 cm high and 11 cm in diameter, the other blue vase is 16,5

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

3 Red & Blue Glass Vases - Boda Sweden - Erik Höglund - 1960s Midcentury Modern

H 8.27 in Dm 4.34 in

Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Stylish Durability

Located in Dallas, TX

finished with a leaf and calyx style (wine glass) border flanked with subsidiary meandering guard bands and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Kazak Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Stylish Durability

W 52 in L 103 in

Göte Augustsson for Ruda, Vase and Bowl in Blue Art Glass

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Göte Augustsson (1917-2004) for Ruda. Two vases in blue mouth blown art glass. Swedish design

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Göte Augustsson for Ruda, Vase and Bowl in Blue Art Glass

H 8.67 in Dm 3.55 in

Asymmetrical Blue-tinted Glass Decanter by Holmegaard Denmark

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Free-form hand-blown decanter in blue-tinted glass. Made at Holmegaard in Denmark circa 1960-70

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Asymmetrical Blue-tinted Glass Decanter by Holmegaard Denmark

H 7.09 in W 6.7 in D 4.73 in

Scandinavian Modern Cerulean Stoneware "Bullet" Bud Vase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Matte-blue glaze stoneware bullet-form bud vase (ca. 1960s, Scandinavia). Smooth, modernist form

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Cerulean Stoneware "Bullet" Bud Vase

H 6.25 in Dm 2.5 in

Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Six "Buffet" Plates in Blue-Green Art Glass

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Per Lütken for Holmegaard. Six "Buffet" plates in blue-green mouth blown art glass. 1980s

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Art Glass

Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Six "Buffet" Plates in Blue-Green Art Glass

H 0.79 in Dm 7.49 in

Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Six "Buffet" Plates in Blue-Green Art Glass

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Per Lütken for Holmegaard. Six "Buffet" plates in blue-green mouth-blown art glass. 1980s

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Art Glass

Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Six "Buffet" Plates in Blue-Green Art Glass

H 0.79 in Dm 7.49 in

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, Four Plates in Blue Mouth-Blown Art Glass

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre. Four plates in blue mouth-blown art glass. Mid-20th century. Diameter

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Art Glass

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, Four Plates in Blue Mouth-Blown Art Glass

H 0.79 in Dm 5.91 in

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, 10 Plates in Blue Mouth Blown Art Glass

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre. 10 plates in blue mouth-blown art glass. Wavy design. Mid-20th century

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Art Glass

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, 10 Plates in Blue Mouth Blown Art Glass

H 0.79 in Dm 7.09 in

Göte Augustsson for Ruda, Two Vases in Blue Mouth Blown Art Glass

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Göte Augustsson (1917-2004) for Ruda. Two vases in blue mouth-blown art glass. Swedish design

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Göte Augustsson for Ruda, Two Vases in Blue Mouth Blown Art Glass

H 8.67 in Dm 3.55 in

Göte Augustsson for Ruda, Vase and Two Bowls in Blue Art Glass

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Göte Augustsson (1917-2004) for Ruda. Vase and two bowls in blue mouth-blown art glass. Swedish

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Göte Augustsson for Ruda, Vase and Two Bowls in Blue Art Glass

H 4.34 in Dm 6.7 in

Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Art Glass Vase in Light Blue Shades, 1950s

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Per Lütken for Holmegaard. Art glass vase in light blue shades, 1950s. Beautiful high quality vase

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Art Glass Vase in Light Blue Shades, 1950s

H 16.54 in Dm 5.91 in

Göran Wärff for Pukeberg, Set of 10 Unique Blue-Green "Tropico" Shot Glasses

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Göran Wärff for Pukeberg. A set of 10 unique blue-green "Tropico" shot glasses. Mouth-blown. Mid

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Göran Wärff for Pukeberg, Set of 10 Unique Blue-Green "Tropico" Shot Glasses

H 2.76 in Dm 2.37 in

Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Four "Buffet" Butter Boards in Light Blue Art Glass

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Per Lütken for Holmegaard. Four "Buffet" butter boards in light blue mouth-blown art glass. 1980s

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Art Glass

Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Four "Buffet" Butter Boards in Light Blue Art Glass

H 0.79 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in

Göran Wärff for Pukeberg, Large Tropico Decanter in Blue Mouth-Blown Art Glass

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Göran Wärff for Pukeberg. Large Tropico decanter in blue mouth-blown art glass with teak stopper

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Göran Wärff for Pukeberg, Large Tropico Decanter in Blue Mouth-Blown Art Glass

H 14.57 in Dm 3.94 in

Arthur Percy for Gullaskruf, Veckla Vase in Light Blue Mouth Blown Art Glass

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Arthur Percy for Gullaskruf. Veckla vase in light blue mouth blown art glass. Wavy shape, Sweden

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Arthur Percy for Gullaskruf, Veckla Vase in Light Blue Mouth Blown Art Glass

H 4.73 in Dm 5.12 in

Vintage Cobalt Blue Glass Plate by Arcoroc, France

By Arcoroc

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vintage Cobalt blue glass plate by Arcoroc, France A large pressed glass plate in cobalt blue

Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Cobalt Blue Glass Plate by Arcoroc, France

H 1.78 in Dm 12.8 in

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Scandinavian Blue Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of Scandinavian blue glass you’re looking for. An item from our selection of Scandinavian blue glass — often made from glass, art glass and ceramic — can elevate any home. Find 768 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of Scandinavian blue glass now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of Scandinavian blue glass — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An option in this array of Scandinavian blue glass, designed in the Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made piece of Scandinavian blue glass over the years, but those crafted by Holmegaard, Kosta Boda and Gunnar Nylund are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Scandinavian Blue Glass?

Prices for a piece of Scandinavian blue glass start at $40 and top out at $245,000 with the average selling for $644.

Questions About Scandinavian Blue Glass

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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Scandinavian glass is decorative glassware produced by artisans from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. Some notable glassworks from the region include Alsterfors, Aseda, Ekenas Glasbruk, Flygsfors, Hadeland Glassverk, Pukeberg, Reijmyre and Ryd Glasbruk. Shop a variety of Scandinavian glass on 1stDibs.
Why is Bristol glass blue?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Bristol glass gets its signature blue hue from the inclusion of cobalt oxide in the glass-making process. Bristol blue glass has been made in Bristol, England, since the 18th century and is a favorite among collectors. Find a selection of Bristol blue glass goods on 1stDibs.
Is all blue glass cobalt?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
No, not all blue glass is cobalt glass. Only those made with cobalt oxide can be called cobalt. In some pieces, the presence of copper oxide accounts for the color, however, cobalt glass is much more common. You'll find a collection of cobalt glass on 1stDibs.
What is the value of blue glass?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
The value of blue glass varies greatly depending on the condition of the glass and it may differ based on what a seller is asking for it. Reasonably priced vintage cobalt blue selections vary widely in variety and price. A single piece of blue glass may cost anywhere between $15 and $50. Visit 1stDibs for blue glass kitchenware ranging from below $1,000 to over $3,000.
How old is cobalt blue glass?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
How old cobalt glass is varies greatly. Ancient Mesopotamian examples exist from roughly 2000 BC. In China, cobalt glass became common during the Zhou Dynasty, which lasted from 1122 to 221 BC. European cobalt glass may date back to as early as the 15th century. Shop a collection of antique cobalt glass on 1stDibs.
How do you identify cobalt blue glass?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
If your glass has a blue tint to it, it is likely cobalt blue glass. There are three shades of cobalt glass; dark cobalt, which has a slight purplish hue, light or cornflower blue and medium blue. To verify its authenticity, check with an appraiser. You can also shop a collection of cobalt blue glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How can I tell if a glass is cobalt blue?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Cobalt blue glass is a deep blue glass that often gets its color by the addition of cobalt oxide in the molten glass mixture when the glass is being formed. The best way to identify cobalt blue glass is by the color. Shop a collection of cobalt blue glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Does cobalt make glass blue?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, cobalt oxide makes glass blue. Different amounts of cobalt can be used to create more saturated levels of blue or to simply neutralize yellow for a more clear finish. Copper oxide can also be used to create a blue tinted glass. Shop a collection of cobalt glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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