Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
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
Colorful Glazed Ceramic Bird Figures by Konrad Galaaen, Norway, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Group of 4 glazed ceramic birds designed by Konrad Galaaen (1923-2004) for Porsgrund Porselænsfabrik, Norway. Typical strong colors and patc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
Hans Osswald, Swedish Artist, Oil on Board, Modernist Composition
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Osswald (1919-1983), Swedish artist. Oil on board. Modernist composition, mid-20th century.
Visible dimensions: 43 x 35 cm.
Signed.
In very good c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Other
William Hansen, Danish Painter, Oil on Canvas. Hilly Landscape, 1957
Located in Copenhagen, DK
William Hansen (1908-1991), Danish painter. Oil on canvas. Hilly landscape with house gable and church in the background. Dated 1957.
In very good cond...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
1950s Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Wall Decoration
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Ceramic wall decoration comprised of various sized ceramic shapes strung together with thin black wire each with a matte finish orange to black glaze. The three largest and irregular...
Category
1950s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Artist, Oil on Board, Three Trees and Persons, Modernist Landscape
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish artist. Oil on board. Three trees and persons. Modernist landscape in strong colors, 1960s.
The board measures: 44.5 x 36 cm.
The frame measure...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Other
Early 20th Century Swedish Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Swedish wall hanging
Sweden, circa 1900
Measures: 8'8" x 5'1" (264 x 155 cm).
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
Torgny Forsberg, Swedish Painter, Oil on Board, Modernist Landscape
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Torgny Forsberg (1920-1992), Swedish painter. Oil on board. Modernist landscape, 1960s-1970s.
The board measures: 84 x 34 cm.
The frame measures: 8 ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Other
Wonderful Antique Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Antique Oil Painting. Color in photos are not accurate. The colors are wonderful
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
"The Bird Nest I" Abstract Expressionist Collage by Peter Astrom
Located in New York, NY
Peter Astrom abstract expressionist paper collage entitled "The Bird Nest #1.
Crafted with Japanese rice paper on Arche paper.
Created in 1990 in ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Peter Astrom "Bird's Nest #2" Swedish Abstract Expressionist Collage 1990
Located in New York, NY
Peter Astrom abstract expressionist paper collage entitled, " Bird's Nest #2"
Realized in 1990 in the artist's Water Street studio in New York City.
Swe...
Category
Late 20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Rare Wall Mount Teak Credenza by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen Made in 1952
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A teak wall mount credenza / cabinet with two sliding doors and four drawers. Designed by Hans Wegner, made by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1952.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Steel
Painting “Endless wall” by Einar Höste, Sweden, 1986
By Einar Höste
Located in Stockholm, SE
Acrylic on canvas.
Signed and dated.
Measures: H 200 cm / 6' 6 7/8"
L 210 cm / 6' 10".
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Acrylic
Seasons Tree Print on Cloth by Toni Hermansson for Almedahls, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Kansas City, MO
Seasons Tree Print on Cloth designed by Toni Hermansson for Almedahls, Sweden, 1960s. Stretched over a wood frame. Reminiscent of Alexander Girard.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Wall Sculpture Face in Relief Designed by Siri Derkert, Sweden, 1966
By Siri Derkert
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wall sculpture face in relief designed by Siri Derkert, Sweden. 1966.
Made from lacquered metal offset and concrete inlayed with pebbles.
Measures: ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Sven Angborn, Swedish Artist, Oil on Board, Modernist Landscape
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sven Angborn (1925 -), Swedish artist. Oil on board. Modernist landscape with houses in the background. Ca. 1970.
In very good condition.
Signed.
The board measures: 59 x 36 cm.
...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Other
Painting ‘No. II’ by Harry Booström, Abstract Art, Signed, Sweden, 1953
Located in Stockholm, SE
Painting ‘No. II’ by Harry Booström,
Sweden. 1953.
Oil on panel.
Measurements:
H: 89 cm/ 2' 11"
W: 119 cm/ 3' 10 7/8"
Provenance:
William and Maud Ap...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Painting by Mogens Andersen, Denmark, 1954
By Mogens Andersen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Painting by Mogens Andersen, Denmark, 1954.
Mixed-media with collage.
Measures: H 102 cm/ 40"
W 46 cm/ 18".
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Hans Øllgaard, Oil on Canvas, Modernist Danish Summer Landscape
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Øllgaard (b. 1911, d. 1969). Oil on canvas. Modernist Danish summer landscape with haystacks. Dated 1968.
Signed.
In very good condition.
Measure...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Alvar Jonson, Swedish Painter, Oil on Canvas, Abstract Landscape
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Alvar Jonson (1914-1985), Swedish painter. Oil on canvas. Abstract landscape. "Red Evening", 1960s.
The canvas measures: 35 x 27 cm.
The frame measures:...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Painting by Sophie Tottie, Mixed Media Artwork, Contemporary, Sweden, 1990s
By Sophie Tottie
Located in Stockholm, SE
Painting by Sophie Tottie,
Sweden. 1990s.
Mixed media.
Dimensions:
H: 124 cm/ 4' 3/4''
W: 103 cm/ 40 1/2''
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Acrylic
Framed Object by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Framed object by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1970s.
Mixed-media.
Measurements:
H: 77 cm/ 2' 6 ¾”
W: 52 cm/ 20 ½”
D: 8 cm/ 3 3/8”.
Born in Uppsala, Sweden, ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Nittsjö Wall Plaque Decorated with Birds, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nittsjö wall plaque decorated with birds, 1960s.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Measures: 31 x 11 cm.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
Painting 'Mural II' by Harry Booström, Abstract Art, Signed, Sweden, 1953
Located in Stockholm, SE
Painting 'Mural II' by Harry Booström,
Sweden, 1953.
Oil on canvas.
Dimensions:
H: 90 cm / 3'
W: 122 cm / 4' 1/2''
Shown with Harry Booström at the Artists of Söder Exhibition, 19...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Flat-Weave Carpet, Sweden, 1950s Wall Hanging Tapestery
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sweden designed 1950s wool woven wall hanging tapestry.
Vintage wool tapestry featuring an ombré stripe in black, brown, yellow and cream.
Very...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
Painting by Sven Hansson, Sweden, 1985
By Sven Hansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Painting by Sven Hansson, Sweden, 1985.
Oil on canvas.
Provenance: from the collection of the artist's family.
Signed and dated: "S. Hansson K. 1985"
Dimensions:
H: 89.5 cm/ 2' ...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Painting ‘Komposition III’ by Tore Nyberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Tore Nyberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Painting ‘Komposition III’ by Tore Nyberg, Sweden, 1960s.
Oil on canvas.
Measures:
H: 89 cm/ 2' 11 1/4"
W: 116 cm/ 3' 10".
Tore Lennard Nyberg was born in Stockholm on 28th Septe...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Wall Sculpture by Elli Hemberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Elli Hemberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wall sculpture by Elli Hemberg,
Sweden. 1960s.
Painted wood.
Unique.
Dimensions:
H: 38 cm/ 15''
L: 118 cm/ 46 1/2''
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Painting by Sven Hansson, Wooden Relief Artwork, Contemporary, Sweden, 2007
By Sven Hansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Painting by Sven Hansson,
Sweden. 2007.
Wooden relief.
Measurements:
H: 123 cm/ 4' 1''
W: 72.5 cm/ 2' 5''
Provenance: Estate of the artist.
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Maija Kolsi-Mäkelä, for Helmi Vuorelma / Täkänä Tapestry, Wall Carpet
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Maija Kolsi-Mäkelä, (Finnish weaver) for Helmi Vuorelma / TÄKÄNÄ Tapestry. Handwoven "HEDELMÅ wall carpet decorated with fruits in strong colors.
Desig...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Painting 'Roman Days' by Ole Schwalbe, Denmark, 1964-1965, oil on canvas, pink
By Ole Schwalbe
Located in Stockholm, SE
Painting, Roman days. By Ole Schwalbe
Denmark, 1964-1965.
Oil on canvas.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
Curt Viberg ‘1908-1969’, Swedish Painter, Still Life with Flowers, Oil on Board
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Curt Viberg (1908-1969), Swedish painter. Still life with flowers. Oil on board. 1960s.
In very good condition.
Signed.
The board measures: 70 x 50 cm.
The frame measures: 9.5 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Other
Oil Painting by G. Svensson 1934
By G. Svensson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish oil painting by G. Svensson dated April 17th 1934. Color in photos are
not accurate. Colors are wonderful.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
1963 Bengt Berglund Porcelain Enamel Abstract Wall Hanging
Located in Garnerville, NY
Bengt Berglund for Gustavsberg, Sweden enamel wall hanging. Signed and dated on reverse, Gustavsberg 63 and front lower left corner. Green backgrou...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Steel
Wall Hung Cabinet, Anonymous, for A. Lagerberg, Sweden, 1897
Located in Stockholm, SE
Painted wood and handcrafted iron.
Measures: H 150 cm/ 4' 11 3/4''
W 90 cm/ 2' 12 1/4''
D 38,5 cm/ 15 1/4''
Presented at the Stockholm Exhibition of 1897.
Literature: Sven...
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1890s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Cherry
Painting by Albert Johansson, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Painting by Albert Johansson,
Sweden. 1960's.
Oil on board.
Dimensions:
H: 62 cm/ 24 7/16''
L: 93 cm/ 36 5/8''
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Karl Brücher Henriksen Large Oil Painting from 1971
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large oil painting by Karl Brücher Henriksen from 1971.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Wooden Architectural "Wolkenkratzer" Model by Möller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Skyscraper model believed to be an artist's representation of a building designed by the Danish architectural firm, C.F. Möller, who have been around ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Karl Brücher Henriksen Large Oil Painting from 1970
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large oil painting by Karl Brücher Henriksen from 1970.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Oil Painting of Denmark Out in the Country by Niels Walseth
By Niels Walseth
Located in Lejre, DK
This oil painting on canvas captures the serene beauty of Denmark's countryside, showcasing the talent of the artist Niels Walseth (1914-2001). Known for his captivating landscapes, ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Gold Leaf
Hans Øllgaard, Abstract Modernist Landscape, Oil on Canvas
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Øllgaard (b. 1911, d. 1969). Abstract modernist landscape. Oil on canvas, 1950s-1960s.
Signed.
In very good condition.
The canvas measures: 85 x ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Painting by Sven Hansson, Sweden
By Sven Hansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Painting by Sven Hansson,
Sweden.
Oil on canvas.
Dimensions:
H: 120 cm/ 3' 12"
W: 90 cm/ 2' 12 1/4"
Provenance: the estate of the artist.
Working in a purely geometric, non-fig...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Helge Franzén, Swedish Artist, Coastal Landscape with Rocks
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Helge Franzén (1913-2008). Swedish artist. Coastal landscape with rocks. Oil on canvas, 1960s.
Signed.
In very good condition.
Measures: 80 x 60 cm.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Relief Landscape Wall Mounted Art Relief in Woodby Scandinavian Dorrit Kahler
Located in London, GB
Skyline cityscape wall relief build in blocks of rough textured wood and painted in black, white, orange & blue is made from the perspective of the waterfront river side. It is made ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paint
Painting by Sven Hansson, Wood Relief on Paper, Sweden, 1997
By Sven Hansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Painting by Sven Hansson,
Sweden. 1997.
Wood relief on paper.
H: 39 cm/ 15 3/8''
W: 60 cm/ 2'
Working in a purely geometric, non-figurative style, Sven Hansson was a Swedish paint...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paper
Teak Cado System Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Highly versatile and functional wall unit in teak by Danish designer Poul Cadovius.
The unit shown is an example of what we typically stock. Units are sold by the component- wall r...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Teak
Beck & Jung, Multiple, Signed Holger Bäckström and Bo Ljungberg, 1969
By Beck & Jung
Located in Berlin, DE
An original multiple by Swedish Designers Beck & Jung (Holger Bäckström & Bo Ljungberg).
Colored cardboard, yellow wooden frame.
Signed Holger Bäckström and Bo Ljungberg 1969.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Painting by Harry Booström, Abstract Art, Signed, Sweden, 1953
Located in Stockholm, SE
Painting by Harry Booström,
Sweden, 1954.
Oil on panel.
Signed: Booström
Measurements:
H: 69.2 cm/ 2' 3 1/2"
W: 85 cm/ 2' 9 3/4"
D: 8 cm/ 3"
Provenance: William and Maud Appelqui...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
Oil Painting by Ernst Rasmussen
By Ernst Rasmussen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oil painting by well listed artist Ernst Rasmussen(1912-1964) The painting is painted on canvas and dated "46". Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGE...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Jan Loman Fusible Interlining Composition #5, 1998
By Jan Loman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed Jan Loman fusible interlining composition from his 1998 exposition.
Jan Loman was born in Bolsward in 1918 and passed away in Beetsterzwaag at the age of 88. Loman was a s...
Category
1990s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Fabric, Paper
Tapestry by Bodil Bödtker Naess, Wool and Nylon, Contemporary, Denmark, 1980s
By Bodil Bödtker-Naess
Located in Stockholm, SE
Tapestry by Bodil Bödtker Naess,
Denmark, 1980s.
Wool and nylon cord.
Measurements:
H: 100 cm/ 39 ½”
L: 279 cm/ 9' 2”.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Nylon
Painting by Harry Booström, Abstract Art, Signed, Sweden, 1953
Located in Stockholm, SE
Painting by Harry Booström,
Sweden. 1953.
Oil on panel
Signed: Booström
Measuremnets:
H: 129.5 cm/ 4' 3 1/4"
W: 96.5 cm/ 3' 2 1/2"
D: 8 cm/ 3"
Provenance: William and Maud Appelq...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
Corneille 'COBRA' Painting
Located in Kastrup, DK
Corneille (COBRA). Watercolor on paper. Named "La fleur que le papillon affectionne" Signed Corneille 1960.
Corneille: Guillaume Cornelis van Beverloo (1922-2010).
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Copper Sign designed by Jan Svenungsson, Sweden, 1988, Unique, Wall Hanging
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sign designed by Jan Svenungsson,
Sweden. 1988.
Copper.
Unique.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Copper
Jan Loman Original Screen #2, 1994
By Jan Loman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed Jan Loman original screen from his 1994 exposition.
Jan Loman was born in Bolsward in 1918 and passed away in Beetsterzwaag at the age of 88. Loman was a sculptor, graphic...
Category
1990s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Ivy Lysdal, Danish Ceramist and Painter, Unique Wall Relief in Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ivy Lysdal, b. 1937. Danish ceramist and painter.
Unique wall relief in ceramics from 1972. Abstract motif.
Plate measures: 26 x 23 cm. Relief measures: 20 x 16 cm.
In very good c...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Vintage Rare Scandinavian Craft Geometric Trivets by Kaija Aarikka
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Large 11 1/4 x 6 in.
Medium 7 1/4 x 7 1/4 in.
Small 5 3/8 x 5 3/8 in.
An ingenious and unusual wooden and metal wire rod trivet from the Finnish designer Kaija Aarikka. The Aarikka design house is over 50 years old, started in 1954 by Kaija Aarikka who, as a textile design student, was unable to find suitably attractive buttons for a suit she had created for a final assignment. She decided to carve her own - and was surprised that her five buttons turned out to be the star of the day. That same year she and her husband founded their company, called Aarikka Oy, and opened their first sales outlet in Helsinki. In the ensuing years the company has focused on creating unique decorative and household designs showcasing local Finnish materials - which entails quite a bit of birch wood. The wooden circles are echoed by the circular wire loops at the end of each row of rings. The construction allows it to be slightly flexible but quite sturdy, while the open loops allow air to circulate under the pot. The wires can be rotated. The Aarikka Finland...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Steel
Knud Nedergaard Modernist Landscape, Oil on Canvas, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Knud Nedergaard modernist landscape. Oil on canvas.
Signed KN. 1970s.
Measures: 90 cm. x 70 cm. The frame measures 10 cm.
In very good condition.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Wall Sculpture Designed by Ulla Viotti, Sweden, 1980s
By Ulla Viotti
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wall sculpture designed by Ulla Viotti,
Sweden, 1980s
Stoneware.
Dimensions:
H: 68 cm/ 2' 2"
W: 63 cm/ 2'
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage wall decorations created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, rugs and carpets, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern wall decorations made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall decorations, popular names associated with this style include Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Jan Loman, Peter Astrom, and Lyon Beton. 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 wall decorations differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $16 and tops out at $95,000 while the average work can sell for $1,030.
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