Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
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
Gnosjö, Candlesticks, Brass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass candlesticks designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Holds .5” diameter candles.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Holmegaard 1960s Opaline White, Mulberry Art Glass Vase
By Holmegaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish modern mouth blown art glass vase with mulberry colored bubbly landscape like pattern on opaline white glass. Manufactured by Danish glassworks Ho...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, with a few light scratches.
Stamped 'BRONS' and makers mark.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Timeless Elegance: Anna-Lisa Thomson's Iconic Earthenware Vase from the 1930s.
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Gamla Uppsala Keramik
Located in Stockholm, SE
Earthenware vase, designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby in the 1930s. Exquisitely crafted, harmonious proportions accentuated by intricate underwater-themed relief decoratio...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Large Swedish Book-Hide late 18th century
Located in Farsta, SE
Large Swedish Book-Hide late 18th century
The craftsmanship is truly amazing, made by a master carver in pine wood.
Was originally painted in black color but with time and use the ...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Dusty Yellow Ceramic Bowl, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish midcentury modern decorative vide-poche handmade and designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand in the 1960s Granola series. Classically shaped round bowl with matte dusty yello...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Olle Alberius for Rörstrand "Kurbits" Centerpiece Bowl, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish Mid-Century Modern handmade and hand-decorated centerpiece bowl in rustic chamotte clay by Swedish designer Olle Alberius (1926-1993). The decorations are inspired by the tra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
19th-century Small Book-Hide
Located in Farsta, SE
19th-century Small Book-hide
With beautiful intricate carvings.
Was originally painted in black color but with time and use the color is dark brown today.
Made out pine wood.
Hei...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Pair of brass candelabras, model 69, by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Pair of sculptural and very stylish brass candelabras design by Pierre Forssell for Swedish maker Skultuna. Model 69. Signed and maker's mark underneath. Measurements for the slightl...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Swedish Birch Bowl dated 1887
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Birch Bowl dated 1887
Smooth beautiful light patina with tones of gray.
Dated 1887, with owner's marks and old repair.
Made out of birch wood.
Heigth: 11.5 cm/4.5 inch
De...
Category
1880s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic "Verona" Vase by Ingrid Atterberg, Upsala Ekeby 1960
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Elegantly crafted, this grey ceramic vase from the Verona series by renowned Swedish mid-century designer Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby presents a captivating blend of textures a...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
A Variety of Art Glass Objects by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Tapio Wirkkala designed a huge variety of these art glass objects in a number of different sizes. The motifs were mostly from nature as mushrooms or sea shells or a foals leg, and so...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Exceptional Swedish Stone Box, ca 1790-1830
Located in Farsta, SE
Rare Large Swedish Stone Box, ca 1790-1830
The patina is remarkable, and you can see fossils in the stone.
The craftsmanship is also incredible, considering that it was made withou...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
Swedish Limestone Butter Box dated 1859
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Butter Box dated 1859
Made out of Öland limestone, inscripted with the date 1859 and has beautiful ornate decorations.
Heigth: 7.5 cm/2.9 inch
Depth: 14.5 cm/5.7 inch
Widht...
Category
1850s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
Swedish Candlestick Holder mid-19th century
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Candlestick Holder mid-19th century
Crafted with iron and oak wood.
Height: 29 cm/11.4 inch
Diameter: 8 cm/3.1 inch
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Swedish adjustable Floor Candlestick holder 'Lyskärring', circa 1780-1830
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish adjustable Floor Candlestick holder, also called 'Lyskärring'.
Circa 1780-1830.
The patina is really dark and has an almost mahogany feel to it.
This was originally not int...
Category
1780s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Swedish Limestone Butter Box ca 1850
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Butter Box ca 1850
The base part is made of grey Öland limestone and the lid is made of red Öland limestone.
Heigth: 10 cm/3.9 inch
Depth: 11.5 cm/4.5 inch
Widht: 15 cm/5.9...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
Oiva Toikka Glass Bird Sculpture for Iittala of Finland
By Oiva Toikka, Iittala
Located in Turku, FI
Big Art Glass Bird Designed by Oiva Tikka for Iittala Finland.
Dimensions:
Length 26cm / 10.20in
Height 18cm / 7in
Width 13cm / 5.1in
Signed "O.Toikka Nuutajärvi"
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Six Brass Star Candleholders Designed by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Six candleholders, brass stars, designed by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna, Sweden, 1960s.
Bottom with maker's mark and signature.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
A Classic Elegant "Aro" Ceramic Bowl by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Classic "Aro" Ceramic bowl by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s. A timeless and sophisticated "Aro" bowl crafted by Gunnar Nylund showcases exquisite shades in blue and brow...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
A Set of Three Anna Greta-Eker Candleholders in Silver
Located in Helsinki, FI
A set of 3 very beautiful candleholders designed by Anna Greta-Eker. These pieces are a part of a very well known series of candle holders in different sizes and shapes but in this same distinctive design by Anna Greta-Eker. These 3 in particular are amongst the smallest models that she designed with 2 spots for candles in each one. Eker was a very established silver designer and one of the most important figures in modern scandinavian jewelry...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Six Clear Olle Alberius Designed Vases From Orrefors
Located in Doraville, GA
DESCRIPTION
Six Orrefors clear glass, hand blown, Flora vases designed by Olle Alberius in the 1970’s. The vases have a unique flower frog molded into the base.
Born in 1926 in Sweden, glass designer and ceramicist Olle Alberius trained in ceramics at the Stockholm College of Art, Crafts and Design from 1952–56. Over the course of his career, he worked in ceramic design at Syco and Rörstrand (1963–71), and, beginning in 1971, designed pieces for renowned Swedish glassware...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Jens Quistgaard Modernist Tripod Iron Candle Incense Holder Dansk Original Box
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Jens Quistgaard tripod cast iron candle or incense holder by Dansk with original box. The modernist design looks great as just an object. 1950s. Made in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Candle Holder by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala Finland, "Arkipelago" Series
Located in Turku, FI
Iittala's Arkipelago 2642 candleholder is part of the "Arkipelago" series designed by Timo Sarpaneva in 1979.
Made of clear moulded glass featuring lovely air bubbles.
Item Comes ...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Set of 7 Scandinavian Candelabra in Brass, Gunnar Ander Ystad Metal Sweden 1950s
Located in Vorst, BE
Set of 7 Swedish Modernist candelabra by Gunnar Ander. Produced by Ystad-Metall, located in the town of Ystad in Sweden.
Candle-holders in solid brass. Organic design of stylised f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Herman Bergman, Jar, Stockholm, 1940
Located in Stockholm, SE
Jar in pewter and brass, with figurative motif. Made by Herman Bergman Konstguteri, Stockholm, 1940 (08).
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Mid-century Modern Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Clear Glass Contour Vase, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This glass vase from the Contour series was designed by Vicke Lindstrand for the Swedish glassworks Kosta Glasbruk during the 1950s. It is made of high quality clear crystal glass wi...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Modern Vase "Diamond" by Asta Strömberg for Strömbergshyttan, 1960s
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern vase "Diamond" by Asta Strömberg for Strömbergshyttan, 1960s. Labeled and engraved on the bottom.
Good vintage condition, tiny dent most probably from the product...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Two Art Glass Bird Sculptures by Oiva Toikka made for Iittala.
By Oiva Toikka
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two Oiva Toikka Art Glass Bird Sculptures, made for Iittala. Oiva Toikka's birds have become iconic objects for glass collectors worldwide. Each figurine is mouth-blown and handcraf...
Category
1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Art Deco Bronze Bowl by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze bowl with amazing patina.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Äkta Brons, Sweden, 1940s.
Excellent condition. Initials 'G.N.' on the front. Stamped 'ÄKTA BRON...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Small Danish earthenware vase horn-decorated with green leaves on white a base
Located in DK
This small earthenware vase by Herman A. Kähler is horn-decorated with green leaves on a white base. Executed by Herman A. Kähler, Denmark, ca. in the 1940s
When Herman H. C. Kähler...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Scandinavian Modern Stonewear Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1950's
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern stonewear vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1950's.
Signed with makers mark.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Please notice...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Smaller Danish horn-decorated earthenware vase with blue flowers on a light base
Located in DK
This smaller earthenware vase by Herman A. Kähler is horn-decorated with blue flowers on a light base.
When Herman H. C. Kähler took over the family company in 1917 as the third ge...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Six Scandinavian Modern Rice Grain Bowls by Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg, Arabia
Located in Stockholm, SE
Six pieces of Scandinavian modern rice grain porcelain bowls by Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg for Arabia in Finland.
A delicate "rice grain" bowls designed by the Finnish artist Friedl Hol...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Erik Hoglund / CANDLESTICK(BROWN) SH65 / Boda Glasbruk / 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Candlestand consisting of an iron frame made using the wrought iron technique of forming by hammerwork, hand-blown brown glass and clear glass stamped ornaments.
Erik Höglund / 1932...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Erik Hoglund / CHANDELIER(WHITE) SH498 / Boda Glasbruk / 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Chandelier with an iron frame made using the wrought iron technique of forming by hammerwork, hand-blown glass and glass ornaments.
This one has a rare frame painted white and turqu...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Modernist Sculptural Brutalist Bronze Metal Candleholder, France, 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Brutalist candleholder
Origin:
France
Material:
solid bronze
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage candleholder, was produced in the 1970s in F...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Carl-Harry Stalhane / VASE / Rorstrand / 1950s
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
The work of Carl-Harry Stalhane, who supported the golden age of Rorstrand with Gunnar Nylund and was active as a designer and art director.
Stoneware in the form of simple lines, pr...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stalhane / SDA FLOOR VASE / Rorstrand / 1950s
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
The work of Carl-Harry Stalhane, who supported the golden age of Rorstrand with Gunnar Nylund and was active as a designer and art director.
This is a large piece, roughly 50 cm, des...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stalhane / VASE / Rorstrand / 1950s
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
The work of Carl-Harry Stalhane, who supported the golden age of Rorstrand with Gunnar Nylund and was active as a designer and art director.
Stoneware in the form of simple lines, pr...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stalhane / SOD VASE / Rorstrand / 1950s
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
The work of Carl-Harry Stalhane, who supported the golden age of Rorstrand with Gunnar Nylund and was active as a designer and art director.
Stoneware in the form of simple lines, pr...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stalhane / SBU VASE / Rorstrand / 1950s
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
The work of Carl-Harry Stalhane, who supported the golden age of Rorstrand with Gunnar Nylund and was active as a designer and art director.
Stoneware in the form of simple lines, pr...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
A pair of Swedish / Scandinavian Modern candle holders, in pewter, by GAB 1962
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of timeless, stylish pewter candlesticks by Guldaktiebolaget / GAB Tenn, Sweden 1962 (M9).
True estetic of Swedish Modern with its beautiful strict design, works in most roo...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Bowl. Thorkild Olsen, Denmark, 1962.
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed bowl with gilded banding on the base.
Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYAL COPENHAGEN. Made in Denmark, 1962.
Great condition.
M...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Vase. Thorkild Olsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed vase with gilded banding on the base.
Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYAL COPENHAGEN. Made in Denmark, 1950s.
Great condition. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala Large Iittala Glass Vase
Located in Sharon, CT
The largest version of this famous form. Opaque white and clear glass. Measures: 35 cm. (13 3/4")
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Large Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Lidded Urn. Thorkild Olsen, Denmark, 1961.
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed lidded urn with gilded banding on rim and lidd.
Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYAL COPENHAGEN. Made in Denmark, 1961. Makers mar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Art Deco / Swedish Grace.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, with a few light scratches.
Stamped 'BRO...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Danish Modern Solid Teak Desk Top Jewelry Box Made in Japan
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Multiuses jewelry desk top box , circa 1960's made in Japan solid teak top with black lacquered teak base nice clean condition with red velvet bottom. made by Swank.
Category
20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Mid-Centry Modern Wilhelm Kåge Surrea Vase With Carrara Glaze, Sweden 1940s.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mid-Centry Modern Wilhelm Kåge Surrea vase with off white Carrara glaze in a plump, skewed form. The “Surrea” stoneware series was first introduced in 1940, inspired by purism and t...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Mid-Century Patinated Planter, GAB, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant, small 1930s bronze planter from GAB, in a eight-sided form with lovely elaborate handles.
GAB was founded in Stockholm in 1867 and was an important influence on the Swedish...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Cast iron relief by Anna Petrus for Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, ca 1925
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking relief by Anna Petrus, made from cast iron. Beautiful, energetic motif of a lion with a flowing mane on its back paws, great attention to detail.
Anna Petrus was a Swedish ...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Black and white double glazed earthenware vase from Denmark
Located in DK
This earthenware vase designed by Svend Hammershøi (1873-1948) was executed by Herman A. Kähler, Denmark, ca. in the 1920s-1930s.
The vase is decorated with white and black double gl...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Smaller grey stoneware glazed vase with shades of blue
Located in DK
This smaller stoneware vase was designed by Preben Herluf Gottschalk-Olsen (1915-1968) and executed by Stogo Stoneware in Mørkøv, Denmark ca. in the early 1960s.
Stogo Stoneware was...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Large Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Art Deco / Swedish Grace.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Good condition, with a some wear and scratches.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Scallop Bronze Bowl. Niels Dam Ravn for Nordisk Malm, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful scallop shaped art deco bronze bowl with amazing patina.
Designed by Niels Dam Ravn. Made by Nordisk Malm in Denmark, 1930s.
Great condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
A Brown Ceramic Bowl - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century Scandinavia
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the bowl is 9 cm (3,6") in diameter and it is 5,5 cm (2,2") high. It is in excellent condition except from a small crack on the b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Dahl Jensen Crackle Glazed Vase. Copenhagen, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and elegant Dahl Jensen crackle glazed vase with hand painted flowers and gilded banding on rim and base.
Designed by Jens Peter Dahl Jensen. Made in Copenhagen, Denmark, 193...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
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