Scandinavian Glass Tray
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tray Tables
Brass
2010s Danish Modern Tray Tables
Steel
2010s Danish Modern Tray Tables
Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Rosewood
Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Pewter
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Teak
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces
Ceramic, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Glass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Ceramic
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Glass, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Glass, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Glass, Teak
Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Metal
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Art Glass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Ceramic
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Centerpieces
Wenge
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Teak
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces
Teak
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces
Teak
20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Teak
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Porcelain
Porcelain
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Teak
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Barware
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Barware
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Ceramic, Stoneware
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces
Birch
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Teak
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Tableware
Walnut
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Tableware
Maple
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces
Stainless Steel
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Teak
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces
Teak, Wenge
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces
Teak
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Barware
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Se...
Birch
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces
Pewter
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Oak
2010s Danish Modern Tableware
Concrete
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces
Teak
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Oak
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Palisander
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces
Teak
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A Close Look at Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; influenced American mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
- Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
- Open, airy spaces
- Promotion of functionality
- Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
- Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
- A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass for You
Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?
Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.
Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.
Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.
“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”
Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.
At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.
- What is Scandinavian glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Scandinavian 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.