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
Vintage Danish Blue Glass Drop Vase by Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Large vase by Per Lutken for the Danish glass company Holmegaard in the 1960s.
H: 25cm 15x20cm
Per Lutken was a famous Danish glassmaker who joined Holmegaard in 1942 and worked the...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Kosta Boda. Unique colossal art glass sculpture. 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kosta Boda. Unique colossal art glass sculpture.
Mouth-blown glass.
Interior glass mass in green and blue design with air bubbles.
From the 1970s.
In perfect condition.
Marked.
Dime...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Royal Copenhagen fajance vase by Berte Jessen
Located in HEILOO, NL
Vintage Fajance porcelain vase produced by Aluminia and designed by Berte Jessen
Aluminia was later taken over by Royal Copenhagen, Denmark.
The vase is beautifully decorated with c...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
An Oiva Toikka N480 'Bambu' Coloured Glass Vase for Nuutajärvi, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A strikingly colourful "Bambu" vase designed by Oiva Toikka for Nuutajärvi in the 1960s. This particular model was only in production for 2 years from 1967-1969, making original piec...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
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
An Oiva Toikka N480 'Bambu' Coloured Glass Vase for Nuutajärvi, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A strikingly colourful "Bambu" vase designed by Oiva Toikka for Nuutajärvi in the 1960s. This particular model was only in production for 2 years from 1967-1969, making original piec...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
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
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden. Low bowl with blue-toned glaze
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) for Rörstrand, Sweden.
Low bowl with blue-toned glaze from the "Collier" series.
From the 1960s.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: Diameter 16.5 cm...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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, consid...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
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 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
Scandinavian Stoneware Vase with Blue Glaze from Lauritz Hjorth, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Among the most desirable pieces from L. Hjorth Ceramic in Denmark comes pieces by the Swedish Ceramist Eva Sjögren who worked with Hjorth for a period o...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
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
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, Vase in Glazed Ceramics with Leaf Decoration
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen. Vase in glazed ceramics with leaf decoration. Dated 1944.
Measures: 24 x 13 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
1st factory quality.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Rare Ceramic Sculpture - Dorothy Clough - Upsala Ekeby, Sweden
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning ceramic sculpture of a woman holding a baby designed by Dorothy Clough at Upsala Ekeby in the mid 20th century. The sculpture is 24,5 cm high and in excellent condition ex...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase Model. 3030, Iittala 1960s
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto entered and won a competition held at the Karhula-Iittala glass factory that was organized for the 1937 Paris World Fair. The year was 1936 and Aalto´s entry was called `...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Herman A. Kähler Art Deco Floor Vase Speckled Turquoise Glaze, HAK Denmark 1930
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Danish Art Deco ceramic floor vase by the workshop Herman August Kähler (HAK). Made in the 1930s.
The ceramic vase is decorated with glossy speckled turquoise glaze.
Hand-marked o...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid century teak basket by Einar Barnes for PS Heggen, Norway 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
Scandinavian modern waste paper basket. Designed by Einar Barnes in the 1960s and made by P.S. Heggen. It is made from teak plywood and solid beech. It bears the makers mark on the b...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak, Plywood
Szilasi, Visby, Sweden. Unique ceramic bowl and vase. Ca 1960
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Szilasi, Visby, Sweden. Unique ceramic bowl and vase.
Glazed in green-brown tones.
Ca. 1960.
Incised signature.
In perfect condition.
Bowl: Diameter 14.0 cm x Height 7.5 cm.
Vase: H...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Polar Crystal Lantern by Göran Wärff for Kosta Glasbruk
Located in Örebro, SE
This is a pair of Polar crystal lantern in two different sizes by Swedish glass artist Göran Wärff for Kosta Glasbruk.
It comes in bright crystal with a form that brings to mind a ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
1920s Danish 16 cm Ceramic High Necked Baluster Shaped Vase by Herman Kähler
Located in Örebro, SE
This is a 1920s Danish 16.5 cm high necked ceramic vase by Herman Kähler.
It comes with a baluster shaped body. It has a glossy surface, cow horn glazed pattern like flowers. Brown...
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1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Nanny Still for Riihimäen Lasi, Finland. Vase/bottle in petroleum blue art glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nanny Still (1926-2009) for Riihimäen Lasi, Finland.
Vase/bottle in petroleum blue mouth-blown art glass.
1960s.
In perfect condition with two glass bubbles inside.
Signed.
Dimension...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Swedish Sunflower Crystal Candlesticks Set by Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda
Located in Örebro, SE
This is a Swedish set of 6 pieces Sunflower candlesticks set by the glass artist Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda Glasbruk.
It comes with 6 crystal ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Gunnel Nyman, a vase 'Family', signed Gunnel Nyman -37 Karhula.
By Gunnel Nyman
Located in Helsinki, FI
Gunnel Nyman Finland , 1909-1948
A vase 'Family', signed Gunnel Nyman -37 Karhula.
Turned mould. Clear glass, engraved and sandblasted.
Exhibitions:
The model was exhibited at the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Otto Brauer, blue glass vase for Holmegaard, 1960s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Bottle (or vase) in cobalt blue, designed by Otto Brauer for legendary Danish glass company Holmegaard in the 1960s. This model is one of the most recognizble danish glass objects of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Rare Faience Lidded Bowl / Tureen - Urzula Printz- Gustavsberg 1950s
By Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ursula Printz was one of Stig Lindbergs most appreciated faience painters, she also made some own pieces which this is. The shape is also used by many of Stig Lindbergs items. This t...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Glazed ceramic lid box by Upsala Ekeby Sweden 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A unique little green glazed Swedish vintage ceramic lid box mod 39 by Einar Luterkort for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden 1930s. Great mix of green and charcoal copper oxid colors with patina ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby. Pair of low ceramic bowls with blue-toned glaze
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mari Simmulson (1911-2000) for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden.
A pair of low ceramic bowls with blue-toned glaze. Geometric pattern.
Model number 7018.
Approximately from the 1960s.
Marked.
I...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby. Low ceramic bowl with abstract design.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ingrid Atterberg (1920-2008) for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden.
Low ceramic bowl with an abstract design.
Glazed in blue and sand-colored tones.
From the 1960s.
Stamped.
In perfect conditio...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden. Large ceramic vase, mid-20th C
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl Harry Stålhane (1920-1990) for Rörstrand, Sweden.
Large ceramic vase in a modernist design. Glaze in green and blue tones.
Mid-20th century.
Signed.
In perfect condition.
First...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Stunning Vase - Bari - Sven-Erik Skawonius - Upsala Ekeby Karlskrona 1950s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely porcelain vase of the rare model Bari designed by Sven-Erik Skawonius in the 1950s at Upsala Ekeby Karlskrona. The color is white but with a touch of celadon and it has a be...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Uno Westerberg for Pukeberg, Sweden. Two candle holders in clear art glass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Uno Westerberg for Pukeberg, Sweden.
Two candle holders in clear art glass. Decoration with relief circles.
1970s.
With labels.
Perfect condition.
Large: W 12.5 cm x D 5.0 cm x H 13...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Upsala Ekeby, Urn, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable blue-glazed earthenware urn designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Vase, by Tomas Anagrius for Alingsås Keramik
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Graphic Scandinavian modern ceramic vase by Tomas Anagrius for Alingsås Keramik.
This striking ceramic vase by Tomas Anagrius for Alingsås Keramik embodies the essence of Scandinavi...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Sylvia Leuchovius, her own workshop. Large unique ceramic vase. 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sylvia Leuchovius (1915–2003), her own workshop.
Large unique ceramic vase. Glaze in shades of blue and green.
1970s.
Signed.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: Diameter 16.0 cm x Heigh...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Decorative Scandinavian melonshaped Ceramic Vase by Wallåkra Sweden 1950s
By Wallåkra
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely melonshaped and decorativ ceramic vase by Wallåkra Sweden 1950s. The vase has brown earth basic color and relieffed verical stripes all around the vase. Matt finish with silky...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Inger Persson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An orange-glazed stoneware vase designed by Inger Persson and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Vintage Wooden 5-Arm Candelabra with Intricate Carvings 1970s
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Swedish vintage 5-arm candelabra. Crafted from wood, this candelabra features carvings that form a minimalist yet striking pattern, adding a touch of warmth and coziness to any inte...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Severin Brørby's Scandinavian Furu Vase from Hadeland Glassverk
By Hadeland
Located in Søgne, NO
Severin Brørby's Iconic Furu Vase from Hadeland Glassworks
The Furu Vase:
This Furu vase is a timeless piece that highlights Severin Brørby's distinctive style. With its relief motif and robust execution, this vase is an impressive addition to any home. The perfect blend of nature-inspired design, elegant craftsmanship, and Flora & fauna motif.
Dimensions:
Height: 18 cm
Width: 21 cm
Variations Note:
Please note that since these vases are handmade, there may be variations in the appearance of the waves at the top.
Explore the beauty and uniqueness of Severin Brørby's legendary Furu vase from Hadeland Glassworks. Brørby's creative genius and nature-inspired designs have led to the creation of this timeless piece, part of the Furu series launched around 1975 under the name Slind.
Background:
Hadeland Glassworks, one of Norway's oldest glassworks, boasts a proud tradition of producing high-quality craftsmanship. Severin Brørby began his career at Hadeland Glassworks in 1956, where he worked alongside other talented designers such as Willy Johansson and Arne Jon...
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1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Danish Modern Oak Planter, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Oak Planter, 1960s.
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern minimalist planter with oak frame and black lacquered metal flower box.
The metal container has been repainted in ...
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1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Zinc
Ceramic Bowl by Noomi Backhausen for Søholm Stoneware, 1970s
Located in Balen, BE
Decorative ceramic bowl by Noomi Backhausen for Søholm Stentøj. Made on the Danish island Bornholm in the 1970s. Can be mounted as a decorative wall plate.
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Modern Ceramic Vase by Palshus, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Ceramic Vase by Palshus, 1960s.
Unusually large Danish Mid-Century Modern stoneware vase by Per Linnemann-Schmidt for Palshus Denmark 1960s.
Palshus was established by...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Glass Art Vase Known as "May" by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda, 1980s
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A rather large and very beautiful vintage art glass vase, known as "May" handmade and signed by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda, Sweden, in perfect condition. This vase is simple in shap...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Lovely Blue Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand - Mid century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A blue & green ceramic vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 17.5 cm (7") high and about 17 cm (6.8") in diameter and in excellent condition. The vase is marked as the p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Large Green Stoneware Vase - Annikki Hovisaari - Arabia - Midcentury Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning cylindric vase designed by Annikki Hovisaari at Arabia in Finland in the Mid 20th century. The vase has a stunning matte green glaze, it is 36 cm (14,4") high and in excel...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Ture Berglund, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass vase designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansens Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
A Pair of Finnish 1950s Vases Model Orchidéa by Timo Sarpaneva for Ittala
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Finnish sculptural pair of vases, model Orckidéa 3568 designed in 1953 in polished crystal glass from Ittala.
They comes with a tower-shaped, tapered shape with a gently ...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Large Wooden Bowl - Sweden - "Burl" from Birch
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning large wooden bowl of birch probably designed in the 1940s in Sweden. The bowl is 32 x 27 cm in diameter and in excellent condition. This is a lovely bowl to use as a cente...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Swedish Designer, Candelabras, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass candelabras designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Hold .75” candles
Near identical pair, please note difference to shape of nozzles.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Large Sculptural Swedish Folk Art Oak Candelabra, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Remarkably monumental solid oak wood candle holder manufactured by hand in Northern Sweden in the 1960s. This large vintage statement piece has a sculptural appearance with fourteen ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Oak
Ewald Dahlskog green apple glazed vase, Bo Fajans, Sweden 1940
Located in New York, NY
Artist Ewald Dahlskog’s large ribbed body vase finished with a green apple glazed, created for Bo Fajans, Sweden circa 1940.
Height: 10.5“ Diameter: 11”
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Ivar Åhlenius Björk, Lily Liljan for Ystad Metall Brass Candlesticks Sweden
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Pair of solid brass candle holders by Ivar Åhlenius Björk and Lily Liljan for Ystad Metall in patinated Brass. Made in Sweden
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Tilgmans Keramik. Ceramic bowl on a foot. Glaze in green tones.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tilgmans Keramik, Sweden.
Ceramic bowl on a food. Handmade.
Glaze in green tones.
Marked.
Ca. 1970.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: Diameter 16.5 cm x Height 9.0 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pollo Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Porcelin Pollo Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Line.
Category
1970s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Ceramic Vase with Seaweed Motif by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden 1950s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This scandinavian modern ceramic vase with seaweed motif by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden 1950 is adorable!
Crafted between 1958-61, this stunning Mari Simmulson Upsala-Ek...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby. Low ceramic bowl yellow and sand-colored glaze.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Anna-Lisa Thomson (1905-1952) for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden.
Low ceramic bowl with yellow and sand-colored glaze.
Ca. 1960.
Marked.
In good condition with minor signs of use.
Dimensions:...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Ceramic bowl in turquoise glaze. Mid-20th C.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl Harry Stålhane (1920-1990) for Rörstrand, Sweden.
Ceramic bowl in turquoise glaze.
Mid-20th century.
Marked.
In perfect condition with natural crackling.
Second factory quality...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern decorative objects 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 decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern decorative objects 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 decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund, Gustavsberg, and Upsala Ekeby. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $48 and tops out at $149,456 while the average work can sell for $883.
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Roman Medallion
Small Antique Wooden Boxes
1 Vase Urn
Antique Small Wooden Boxes