Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE
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.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Sculpture Shell Handmade
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist – A unique stoneware sculpture of a snail shell on a glazed base – Arabia Finland ca. 1980
Description
A unique unglazed incised stoneware sculpture of a spiral shell or snail shell on a glazed base.
Sculpted by Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist for Arabia’s Art...
Category
1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Sweden Tea pot and mug Art glass , 1980's
By Kjell Engman
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 22,5cm W, 21,5cmH, 7,5cm D
Condition: Mint
Period: 1980’s
Origin: Sweden
Designer: Kjell Engman
Manufacturer: Kosta Boda
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. Porcelain sculpture. "The Twins", Parian 2 series
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. Porcelain sculpture.
"The Twins", Parian 2 series.
1977.
In perfect condition.
Marked.
Dimensions: H 24.0 x D 10.0 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Large Danish Bronze Floor Sculpture by Steffen Lüttge, 20th Century Copenhagen
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Steffen Lüttge 20th century Contemporary Bronze Floor Sculpture, Denmark
Abstract sculpture in patinated bronze. Standing 35.5 inches tall, this orig...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Vintage Swedish Stoneware Horse by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, 1950s
By Gustavsberg
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Swedish stoneware horse by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, 1950s.
This small Scandinavian modern ceramic horse figurine is part of the Small Zo...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Modernist Bronze Sculpture by Nils Fougstedt, Sweden, 1940
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful bronze figurine by Nils Fougstedt, in the form of two young women. The women are reaching out their arms and have their faces turned upwards. Lovely attention to detail, vi...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Arne Tjomsland 1950s Artic Musk Ox Mid-Century Scandinavian Norway Sculpture Vtg
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare small musk Ox figure/carving. Hand worked Norwegian Pine wood and leather. Burnished makers marks to bottom.
Arne Tjomsland was Norways leading souvenir designer in the 1950s...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Modern Oiva Toikka Crystal Art Sculpture Handblown Yellow Blue
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Scandinavian Modern Timo Sarpaneva Crystal Art Sculpture Tear Handblown 1955
A mould blown, cased glass, cut off art-object, model 3101. Design...
Category
1990s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, a Dachshund in Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, a dachshund in ceramics.
Marked.
Measures: 14.5 cm. x 5.0 cm.
In perfect condition.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Abstract Modernism Iron Sculpture by Erik Aalykke, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Unique sculpture handmade by Danish artist Erik Aalykke in his own studio in the 1960s. The piece is made from acid treated iron with a beautiful patina.
Erik Aalykke (1923-83) used...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Jacob Jensen Danish Viking Figure, 1960s
By Jacob Jensen
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Jacob Jensen Danish Viking Figure, 1960s.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Beech, Teak
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Rare Figure, "Johanna", Glazed Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Rare figure, "Johanna", glazed ceramics.
20th century.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Measures: 15.5 x 10.5 cm.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Figurine Monkey, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950-1960s Lovely Glaze
Located in Stockholm, SE
A sculpture of a deer in ceramic designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 27,5 x 16.5 cm (11" x 6.6") and 21.5 cm (8.6") high. It is in excellent condition and comes with the or...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Jacob Jensen Danish Viking Figure, 1960s
By Jacob Jensen
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Jacob Jensen Danish Viking Figure, 1960s.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Beech, Teak
Collection of Pine Balls, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Valby, 84
Rare collection of decorative pine balls made in solid pine in Denmark in the 1970s but a skilled wood worker.
The balls are made in solid pine and have been treated with oil.
The ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Wooden Firefighters Truck by Kay Bojesen, 1960s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Kiel, SH
Fire fighters truck by Kay Bojesen
painted beech 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Unique Brutalist Sculpture by Ole Bjørn Krüger, Own Studio, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Unique large floor sculpture by Danish artist Ole Bjørn Krüger (1922-2007) made in the 1960s in his own workshop. Abstract stalagmite columns hand scu...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Einar Luterkort - Lovely Green Art Deco Vase Relief, Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful ceramic vase in lovely Art Deco-style designed by Einar Luterkort, the vase is designed at Upsala Ekeby in the 1930s. It is 27 cm (10.8") high and about 15 cm (6") in di...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Unique Stoneware Sculpture, Bertil Lundgren, Rörstrand, Modern, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A unique stoneware sculpture designed by Bertil Lundgren at Rörstrand in 1975. The sculpture is 32.5 cm (13") high and 16 x 16 cm (6.4" x 6.4"). It is in excellent condition and mark...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Danish Abstract Steel Sculpture 1960s
By Helge Holmskov
Located in Valby, 84
Rare abstract steel sculpture made in Denmark in the 1960s by a unknown Danish artist.
The sculpture is made of cast iron and has over the years Gotten a beautiful patina.
The sc...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Scandinavian Glass Artist, Three Art Glass Reliefs with Abstract Motifs
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian glass artist, three art glass reliefs with abstract motifs. Blue glass.
1960s-1970s.
In perfect condition.
Largest measurement: L 11.7 x D...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Scandinavian Glass Artist, Two Art Glass Reliefs with Abstract Motifs
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian glass artist, two art glass reliefs with abstract motifs.
Green glass.
1960/70s.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: L 11.7 x D 7.5 cm.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Thomas Hellström, Nittsjö Keramik, Sweden, Handmade Ceramic Sculpture
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Thomas Hellström, Nittsjö Keramik, Sweden.
Handmade ceramic sculpture with a male figure.
Approx. 1970s.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 25.5 x D 18.0 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Thorkild Hoffmann Larsen Sculpture
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large wooden sculpture by Thorkild Hoffmann Larsen.
Category
1960s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda ”Peak”, 1990s, Sweden
Located in Delft, NL
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda ”Peak”, 1990s, Sweden.
Category
1990s Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Lisa Larson Ceramic Cat Figurine Gustavsberg, Sweden
Located in Delft, NL
Lisa Larson ceramic cat figurine Gustavsberg Sweden.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Oiva Toikka Artglass, Battatti, 'Potatoe' Nuutajärvi Finland
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern Oiva Toikka, (1931-2019) Artglass, Battatti, (potatoe) Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Finland. Now. Who does not want a pink artglass potato sculpture feature on the desk? Th...
Category
1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Concretist Sculpture by Lars Erik Falk, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking sculpture by Lars Erik Falk, made from black lacquered metal. Interesting angles, different perspectives from different angles.
Lars Erik Falk (1922-1918) was one of Swe...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Renate Stock Paulsson 'Sea Glasbruk' Signed Tribal Face Design Glass, 1980 -1990
By Sea Glasbruk
Located in Tilburg, NL
Vintage Swedish handpainted and artist signed tribal face design glass paperweight.
It is inspired by the Easter island native sculptures.
Company/ Design: Sea glasbruk, Kosta Sweden.
Manufacturer: Renate Stock...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Cut Glass
Original Danish Piet Hein "Solitaire" Teak Board Game Complete Set Vintage 1960s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Vintage "Solitaire" board game designed by Piet Hein for Danish wood manufacturer Skjøde, Skjern. Both the board and the pegs are made from teak.
Designed and made ca. 1960s.
This piece comes including the original leather bag for storing the pegs and the original instructions in Danish, German and English attached to the bottom.
Marked on bottom:
Piet Hein Skjøde...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Teak, Wood
Stig Lindberg, Three "Scotty" Dogs in Stoneware for Gustavsberg
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stig Lindberg (1916-1982), three "Scotty" dogs in stoneware for Gustavsberg.
circa. 1960s.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: L 8.5 x H 7.5 cm.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Doreen Middelboe for Aluminia/Royal Copenhagen, faience mermaid figure. 1970s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Doreen Middelboe for Aluminia/Royal Copenhagen, faience mermaid figure.
1970s.
First factory quality.
In excellent condition.
Marked.
Measuring: ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Faience
Awake Snipe Beak Bird Oak Sculpture by Svend-Aage Holm-Sørensen for Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
Charming teak birds with beaks and great personality. Manufactured in Denmark and designed by the internationally renowned designer, Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Wooden Abstract Sculpture by Johnny Mattsson, Sweden, 1962
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking wooden sculpture by Johnny Mattsson, in an abstract form. Pine on a teak base. The form of the sculpture follows the pine woodgrain in a beautiful way.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Teak, Pine
Original Danish Kay Bojesen Toy Wagon "Family Trip", Colorful Beech Wood, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Kay Bojesen´s "Family Trip" is one of his most loved wooden toy designs.
This set is original vintage. It consists of wagon and 4 family members: mother, father and two children.
...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Beech, Paint
Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren
By Gunnar Cyren
Located in North Hollywood, CA
DANSK Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren.
Vintage Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated designed by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk designed in circa 1970s.
Wonderful modernist silver plated bear...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
Midcentury Fire Screen Olle Hermansson, Husqvarna Cast Iron the Thunder God Tor
Located in Stockholm, SE
Midcentury Swedish fire screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna made in cast iron. It can both be placed either as a fire screen or a sculpture. The fire ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda Glass Boat Sculpture Limited Edition Voyage
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 18cm W, 4,5cm D, 3,5cm H with stand: 20cm W, 7cm D, 6,5cm H
7520011 Limited edition 500 pieces
Signed by artist.
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda Sweden Half Boat ”Stand Tall”, 1990s
Located in Delft, NL
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda Sweden Half boat ”stand Tall”, 1990s.
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Stig Lindberg, Three "Scotty" Dogs in Stoneware for Gustavsberg
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stig Lindberg (1916-1982), three "Scottish" dogs in stoneware for Gustavsberg.
circa. 1960s.
In great condition.
Dimensions: L 6.0 x H 5.0 cm.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Midcentury Design Wall Wood Decoration/Woman, 1960s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Around 1960s.
- good original condition wuth patina
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Category
1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Fiberglass
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.
In excellent condition.
Sticker.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Bronze Sculpture by Sigge Berggren Sweden 1950 signed
Located in Paris, FR
Sigge Berggren (Sweden, 1911-1968)
Bronze sculpture cast by Bergman in Malmo Sweden, mounted on a marble base.
Signed by the artist with foundry mark ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda, Two Lions from Boda Zoo Series
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda from the Boda Zoo series designed in 1975.
Two lion figures in art glass.
In perfect condition.
Marked.
...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Beautiful Minimalsitic Sculptural 14kg/30lb Kettlebell, Stainless Steel, Walnut
Located in Berlin, DE
Kettlebell series in walnut.
Perfectly shaped stainless steel, noble solid wood and fine brass details, this kettlebell is an absolute eye-catcher. The handle is in a league of its ...
Category
2010s German Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Brutalist Clear Glass Sculptures by Renate Stock-Paulsson, Sweden, Set of 2
By Sea Glasbruk
Located in Rīga, LV
Set of 2 vintage brutalist clear glass sculptures from the Moai Series designed by Renate Stock-Paulsson in the 1990s (in production until the 2000s) for ...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Christmas Ornaments by Georg Jensen Collectibles Series, Set of 2
By Georg Jensen
Located in Miami, FL
Christmas ornaments designed by Georg Jensen for the Collectibles series.
Both ornaments are in brass gilded with 24-carat gold.
Measures: 7" High x 6" Wide and approximately 1.19 ...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
1960s Danish Modern Silver Kinetic Ball Sculpture by Laurids Lonborg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A vintage kinetic ball sculpture in black and silver by Laurids Lonborg, a Danish housewares and decorative objects powerhouse. Black metal bas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Teak Sculpture by Simon Randers, Produced in Denmark During the, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Sculpture made by Simon Randers. Produced in Denmark during the 1950s. Hand sculpted out of solid teak. Very good vintage condition with slight age related wear and patina.
De...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda Miniature Sculpture Horse ”Dobbin”
Located in Delft, NL
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda miniature sculpture Horse ”Dobbin”.
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Bronze Sculpture by Jorgen Stening Sweden 1980 Signed and Dated
Located in Paris, FR
Jorgen Stening, a bronze sculpture, signed and dated 89. Sweden
Patinated “vert de gris” oxydated sculpture in solid bronze on a glass base.
Very good condition
Measures: Height 46 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1960s Danish Modern Blue and Green Kinetic Ball Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A vintage kinetic ball sculpture in the style of Laurids Lonborg, a Danish housewares and decorative objects powerhouse. Black metal base and st...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Bronze Sculpture by Martin Holmgren " the Astronaut" Sweden, 1960, Signed
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze sculpture by Martin Holmgren " the astronaut" Sweden 1960 Signed
marked by Foundry H. Bergman with artist signature number 29/30
Good condition, nice patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Turtle in Glazed Ceramics, 1970's
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Turtle in glazed ceramics. 1970's.
Measures: 8 x 4 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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 rabbit measures: 14 x 7 cm.
In excellent condition.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern Gunnar Nylund Stoneware Antilope Sculpture Rörstrand ca 1955
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Gunnar Nylund, Stoneware Sculpture of an Antilope, Rörstrand, Sweden, circa 1955
Description
A large stoneware sculpture of an Antilope, finished in matte reddish brown and dark brown glazes on a satin-gloss black lacquered wooden base, made in a limited edition of 200 pieces.
Gunnar Nyland was particular known for his animal figures with beautiful experimental glazes. The larger examples of exotic animals - like this antilope - are especially sought after.
This sculpture was designed by Gunnar Nylund and executed by the Swedish ceramics factory Rörstrand in the 1950's. It is fully signed underneath: R (Rörstrand) Sweden with 3 crowns (after 1951 Rörstrand changed to the international spelling Sweden), GN (Gunnar Nylund) and 83/200. As it lacks the post 1960 VDN markings, this piece can be dated between 1951 and 1960.
Artist
Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) was a Swedish artist, ceramist and sculptor most known for his work for the Swedish ceramic manufacturer Rörstrand.
He was born in Paris to a Danish mother...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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 excellent condition.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Mask , 1970’s
By Kjell Engman
Located in Delft, NL
Kjell Engman (1946–) was one of Sweden’s leading glass artists in the 20th and 21st century. After his art studies at ”Konstfack” in Stockholm, he has worked for the Kosta Boda glass...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
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