Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
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
Nils Johan Thorvald Thorsson Ceramic bowls for Aluminia 1930s Sweden
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Two large and rare bowls from the ‘Solbjerg’ series, from Nils Johan Thorvald Thorsson (1898–1975) earlier work for Aluminia and marked. Measures: Ø 28.5 x H 19.5 cm.
Nils Johan T...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful and rare stoneware vase designed by Gertrud Lönegren.
This studio piece was created at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41.
Excellent condition. Impressed 'Rörstrand / ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Brown Vase Stoneware, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsbergs Studio, Vintage, 1963
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large brown stoneware vase with a relief decor designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg. It is 22 cm high and in very good condition. This vase was designed in 1963.
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Bibi Breger for Gustavsberg, Sweden, Three "Spätta" Earthenware Plates
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bibi Breger for Gustavsberg, Sweden.
Three "Spätta" earthenware plates.
Mid-20th century.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: D 24.0 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
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 Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Swedish Ceramist Claes Thell
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase made by Claes Thell, in the Artist's studio, Höganäs, Sweden. Large with amazing glaze!
Excellent condition. Signed Thell '82.
Claes Thell is a Swedi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Lovely Vase designed by Wilhelm Kåge - Model Farsta - Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely, large vase of model Farsta designed by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg. It is 28,5 cm high and in excellent condition except from some minor scratching marks as the photos.
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Blue & Brown Vase Lovely Glaze Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A black vase with some minor red color designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, It is 18 cm (7.2") high and in mint condition. It is marked as 2nd quality.
Carl-Harry Stålha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Drip Shaped Yellow Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A ceramic vase with yellow / lightyellow (beige) glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 13 cm (5.2") high and 7.5 cm (3") in diameter and in very good condit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mari Simmulson, Upsala Ekeby, Vase "Hedenhös" Porcelain, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase of model "Hedenhös" in green and gray designed between 1957-1960 by Mari Simmulson at Upsala Ekeby. It is 16 cm high and in mint condition.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful and rare stoneware vase designed by Gertrud Lönegren.
This studio piece was created at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-1941.
Excellent condition. Impressed 'Rörstrand ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Carl-Harry Ståhlane for Rörstrand, Miniature Ceramic Jug, Mid-20th C
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl-Harry Ståhlane for Rörstrand, miniature ceramic jug.
Glaze in shades of blue and green.
Mid-20th century.
In perfect condition.
Signed.
First factory quality.
Dimensions: ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful and rare stoneware vase designed by Gertrud Lönegren.
This studio piece was created at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41.
Excellent condition. Impressed 'Rörstrand / ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Unique Blue Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely blue probably unique vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the late 1940s the vase is 19.5 cm high. It has a minor white mark in the glaze except from that it is in excellent condition.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the top names when it comes to Mid century Scandinavian Ceramics...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Stoneware Floor Vase in Ceramic by Danish Artist Ole Victor, 2022
By Ole Victor
Located in Odense, DK
Large ceramic floor vase with glaze in variations of beige and pastel colors, made by Danish artist Ole Victor, 2022.
Ole Victor is a Danish artist who a...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Unique Stoneware Bowl by Lisa Larson, Own Studio, Sweden, 1989
Located in Hägersten, SE
Unique bowl designed and made by Lisa Larsson. Done in her own studio in 1989. Made from stoneware with glaze shifting in green and blue. Very good condition with few signs of age re...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Mari Simmulson, Upsala Ekeby, Bowl "Hedenhös" Porcelain, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely ceramic bowl of model "Hedenhös" in green and gray designed between 1957-1960 by Mari Simmulson at Upsala Ekeby. It is 23 x 18 cm in diameter and in mint condition.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 3 Vases, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of three vases with a lovely glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase are 21.5 cm (5") and 15 cm (6") high. Two of the vases are 2nd quality and the brown one i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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 Ceramics
Materials
Faience
Large Stoneware Decorative Bowl Floral Motif by Søholm Pottery, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Large beautiful stoneware bowl handmade at Søholm Stoneware, Denmark in the 1970s. The bowl is hand decorated with a Japanese inspired floral motif depicting a stylized "Lily of the valley" and finished with a wonderful speckled glazing. Soft earth tones. Stamped underneath.
The Søholm Pottery on the small island of Bornholm in Denmark was established in 1836 and closed in 1996. They were one of Denmarks finest ceramics workshops. With traditional names such as "Søholm", "Michael Andersen" and "Hjorth's Keramik", Bornholm has managed to place itself heavily on the Danish map within ceramics and handicrafts. Just like Japanese ceramics, Bornholm ceramics...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Carl Harry Ståhlane '1920-1990', Rörstrand. Vase in Dark Green and Black Glaze
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl Harry Ståhlane (1920-1990) for Rörstrand, vase in dark green and black glaze.
Approx. 1960s.
Signed.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: H 16.0 cm. x D 8.0 cm.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Relief Tile Designed by Aimo Nietosvuori for JIE Gantofta, 1970s Sweden
By JIE Gantofta
Located in Antwerp, BE
This beautiful wall plaque with autumn leaves is made of molded stoneware and glazed.Designed by Aimo Nietosvuori for JIE Gantofta. Finnish designer who moved to Sweden. In the begin...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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 Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Wall Hanging Sculpture by Britt-Ingrid Persson, Sweden 1960s, Faces Helmet
Located in Stockholm, SE
A wall hanging sculpture made by Britt-Ingrid Persson at her own studio in Sweden in the 1960s of earthenware. The sculpture shall be mounted at the wal...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Round Bowl Ceramics, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s, Naive motive
By Bo Fajans
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely bowl with handles from Bo Fajans in the 1930s. The bowl is 28 cm in diameter and about 10 cm high. It is in mint condition and marked with the Bo Fajans mark below.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl /Nissen Kronjyden. Cordial coffee set
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl / Nissen Kronjyden.
Gray Cordial coffee service for six people.
Consisting of six coffee cups with saucers and six plates in glaze...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Carl Harry Ståhlane '1920-1990' for Rörstrand, Miniature Vase, Mid-20th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl Harry Ståhlane (1920-1990) for Rörstrand.
Miniature vase with mottled glaze in earth tones.
Mid-20th Century.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: D 3.5 x H 5.2 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Gray Speckled Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Mid-Century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely gray/blue speckled vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 14.5 cm (5.8") high and 8.5 cm (3.4") in diameter. It is in mint...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Four Planters by Wilhelm Kåge, 1950s Gustavsberg, Scandinavian Design
Located in Stockholm, SE
Four planters with two dishes of model Planta designed by Wilhelm Kåge ay Gustavsberg. The larger once are 13 x 13 cm and 11 cm high (5.2" x 5.2" x 4.4")...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Scandinavian Modern Wall Tile by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia Finland, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Scandinavian Modern wall tile by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia Finland in the 1960s. A Rare piece. The ceramic tile represents different fruits in a classic whimsical Finnish style. G...
Category
1660s Finnish Antique Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Gray Speckled Bowl Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Vintage Midcentury
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely black bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 18.5 cm in diameter at the top and 9.5 cm high. It is in excellent condition except from some minor marks in the glaze near the base why it is marked as 2nd quality.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the top names when it comes to midcentury Scandinavian Ceramics...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Stig Lindberg Set of 10 Unique Ceramics in Brown Glazed Made by Hand Sweden 60s
Located in Forest, BE
Set of 10 brown glazed by Swedish master Stig Lindberg in various size and shapes. From light brown to dark brown. It took a few years to complete this series.
Stig Lindberg (17 ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Gray Hourglass-Shaped Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A gray hourglass-shaped ceramic vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 19.5 cm (7.8") high and in very good condition. The vase is marked as 2nd quality.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the top names when it comes to Mid century Scandinavian Ceramics...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Ceramic Miniatures by Eva Jancke-björk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charming pair of of ceramic miniatures by Eva Jancke-Björk for Bo Fajans, Sweden. They are part of a collection miniature objects that Eva Jancke-Björk crea...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Unique, Brown Bowl, Gunnar Nylund, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A unique squared brown bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the bowl is 26 x 26 cm (10.4" x 10.4") in diameter and it is 3 cm (1.2") high. It is in ...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Arne Bang, Lidded Jar / Bowl in Fluted Design in Sand-Colored Glaze
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arne Bang, lidded jar in fluted design in sand-coloured glaze.
Model No. 118.
1940s/1950s.
In perfect condition.
Hand signed.
Measuring: D 13.5 x H 8.0 cm.
Original bronze lid.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl / Nissen Kronjyden, Cordial Tea Service
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl / Nissen Kronjyden.
"Cordial" tea service in gray consisting of teapot, creamer and a sugar bowl.
In perfect condition.
1960s.
...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Rut Bryk "Karjalainen Talo" Ceramic Wall Plaque
Located in Helsinki, FI
An outstanding piece of art by the leading name of the mid-century Finnish ceramic scene. This large and colorful wall plaque done by Rut Bryk called t...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Brown Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A ceramic vase with a brown glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 24 cm (9.6") high and 10 cm (4") in diameter and in very good condition. It is marked as 2nd quality.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the top names when it comes to midcentury Scandinavian ceramics...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Stoneware "Argenta" Dish with Silver Decor, 1950s
Located in Bromma, Stockholms län
Large "Argenta" plate or dish designed by Wilhelm Kåge and made by Gustabsberg. The Argenta series was designed for the 1930's world fair and became one of Gustavsberg's most succesf...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Silver
Blue Vase - Lovely Glaze Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A ceramic vase with a stunning blue glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 28 cm (11.2") high and in mint condition. It is marked as 1st quality.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the top names when it comes to Midcentury Scandinavian Ceramics...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Vase with a Lovely Glaze Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A ceramic vase with a lovely glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 15 cm (6") high and 15 cm (6") in diameter and in very good condition except from some mi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Brown Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 25 cm (10") high and 7 cm (2.8") in diameter. It is in mint condition and marked as 1st quality.
Gunnar Nylund wa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Ceramic Bowl by Per Hammarström, Sweden 1980 Signed Per.H
Located in Paris, FR
Unique stoneware bowl by Per Hammarström, Sweden 1980 Signed Per.H under the base.
Hand made by the artist in the 80s with bright turquoise colour an yellow.
Good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Squared Dish Faience, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsbergs Studio, Karneval Serie
Located in Stockholm, SE
A squared dish in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsbergs Studio in Stockholm, it is 20 x 20 cm (8" x 8") in diameter. It´s in very good condition except from some minor sc...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Deep Green Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s, Mid-Century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A deep green vase with a lovely glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 22,5 cm (9") high. It´s in excellent condition and marked as 1st quality.
Gunnar Nylund ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Hardo, Höga, Set of Seven Miniature Ceramics Sweden
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
A set of seven miniature vases and bolws by :
1 vase Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand :
10 cm x 3 cm
2 Bolws Höganäs :
6 x 2 cm
6.5 x 2.5 cm
3 Glazed Vases Hardo :
6 x 3 cm
5...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vase, Olle Alberius, Midcentury Vintage, Pupil's Work - Scandinavian Design
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pupil's work by Olle Alberius in the early 1950s, the vase is 24.5 cm (9.8") high. It do have some minor problems in the glaze, since it is a pupil's work but except from that it´s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Brown Speckled Bowl, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s, Mid Century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely brown bowl with a beautiful glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 13.5 cm (5.4") in diameter and about 9.5 cm (3.8") high. It´s in very good condition except fr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Beate Andersen Lidded Jar
By Beate Andersen
Located in Valby, 84
Rare Beate Andersen lidded jar in a beautiful blue glaze.
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby. Cardus wall plaque
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby.
Cardus wall plaque designed in 1967 as part of the Cardus series.
In perfect condition.
Marked.
Di...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Birger Kaipiainen, Decorative Ceramic Plate, Arabia
Located in Helsinki, FI
Birger Kaipiainen (1915-1988) was the master of decorative ceramics at the Arabia factory in Finland. He was well known for his ornamental dishes that were rich, colourful and with themes from the fantasy world and fairytales, which actually fought against the idealism of the minimalistic movements in 1950s.
Kaipiainen introduced ceramic beads to his art in the 60s' and the surface of the object became more important for Kaipianen´s art.
This beautiful unique ceramic plate...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Beads
Green Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Mid-Century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase with a lovely green glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 14.5 cm (5.8") high and 7 cm (2.8") in diameter. It is in mint condition and marked as 1st qualit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Nils Thorsson, Johanne Gerber for Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen. Baca Vase and Dish
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nils Thorsson and Johanne Gerber for Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen.
A "Baca" vase and dish decorated with birds and fish.
Patterned glaze in the sand and light brown shades.
1970s.
...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Faience
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 Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Black Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Mid-Century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase with a lovely black glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 9 cm (3.6") high and 6 cm (2.4") in diameter. It is in mint condition and marked as 1st quality. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Leaf Shaped Serving Dish Faience, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsbergs Studio
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely serving dish in shape of a leaf in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg Studio, it´s 21 x 17 cm. It´s close to mint condition. It´s marked with the Stig Lindberg...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Squared, Brown Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Mid-Century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely brown squared vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 15 cm (6") high and 7.5 cm (3") in diameter at the top. It is in mint condition and marked as 1st qual...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Scandinavian Modern ceramics for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern ceramics for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage ceramics created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, pottery and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern ceramics made in a specific country, there are Europe, Denmark, and Scandinavia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original ceramics, popular names associated with this style include Axel Salto, Helge Christoffersen, and Lorenz Hutschenreuther. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for ceramics differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $475 and tops out at $4,500 while the average work can sell for $2,250.
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