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
Porceline Vase Designed by Carl-Mary Stålhane For Rörstrand
Located in Doraville, GA
A beautiful blue / green vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane (1920‑1990) for Röstrand Procelain Works
Stålhand started working for Rorstrand at the age of 18. Initially, he decorat...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby. Pair of ceramic vases. Floral motifs
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mari Simmulson (1911-2000) for Upsala Ekeby.
A pair of ceramic vases. Floral motifs. Polychrome glaze.
Ca. 1960.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: Height 20.0 cm x 8.0 cm.
...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Carl Harry Stålhane, 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
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Ceramic bowl in turquoise glaze.
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
Rare Faience Lidded Bowl Red & White striped Stig Lindberg - Gustavsberg 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A really rare lidded bowl, red and white striped with lid in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg in the 1950s. It is 19 cm high and in excellent condition except from tw...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful, large stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a classic form. Glazed pale blue with “Mimosa” pattern.
Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceramicists and designers ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Uno Westerberg for Pukeberg, Sweden. Large art glass vase in clear art glass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Uno Westerberg for Pukeberg, Sweden.
Large art glass vase in clear art glass.
Decoration with relief circles.
1970s.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: D 10.0 cm x H 28.0 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern Handmade Conical Brass Vase, Sweden 1949
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This exquisite handmade brass vase from Sweden, crafted in 1949, embodies the elegance and simplicity characteristic of Scandinavian modern design. The vase features a conical shape ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Sylvia Leuchovius for Rörstrand Atelje. Ceramic pot in brown glaze.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sylvia Leuchovius (1915–2003) for Rörstrand Atelje.
Ceramic pot in brown glaze.
Approximately from the 1970s.
Stamped.
With sticker.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: Diameter 13.0 c...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely miniature stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in an ample apple form with a thin neck. Decorated with warm ochre hare’s fur glaze.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, reno...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Denmark. Sculpture in green art glass. Organic shape.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Denmark
Sculpture in green art glass. Organic shape.
1960s.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: W 7.5 cm x D 3.5 cm x H 14.5 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Large ceramic bowl in apple green glaze
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl Harry Stålhane (1920-1990) for Rörstrand, Sweden.
Large ceramic bowl in apple green glaze.
Mid-20th century.
Marked.
In excellent condition with natural cracks.
Second factory ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Thorkild Olsen, Royal Copenhagen Terracotta Crackle Matt Glaze Dish #3606
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Thorkild Olsenl terracotta matt glaze dish for Royal Copenhagen
A large functional piece decorated with gilded band to rim
Circa 1954
Stamped and numbered 3606
Height 2 inch, Diamete...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Scandinavian Modern Pair of Candle Holders In Bronze ca 1930-40's
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern Pair of Candle Holders In Bronze ca 1930-40's.
Unsigned.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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
Upsala Ekeby, Dish, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and orange-glazed earthenware dish designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby. Ceramic bowl in brown and green glaze.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby.
Ceramic bowl in brown and green glaze. Modernist design.
Model 6075.
Ca. 1960.
Marked.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: Diameter 21.0 cm x Height 8.0 cm.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and orange-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg Dachshund Dog Scandinavian Modern
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Dachshund dog is made of chamotte stoneware with geometric decoration in blue and white semi-matte glaze. It was designed by Lisa Larson (1931-2024) in 1955 as part of the ”Lilla zo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Höganäs Salt Glazed Stoneware Planter Pots, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of two handmade potbellied stoneware jars with blackish umber brown salt glaze and two soft shaped handles. Manufactured at Höganäs Keramik in Sweden in the 1950s. Two rustic dec...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Per Lütken for Holmegaard. Sculpture in green art glass. 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Per Lütken for Holmegaard. Sculpture in green art glass.
Organic form.
Denmark, 1960s.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: Height 20.0 cm x Width 11.0 cm x Depth 5.0 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Per Lütken for Holmegaard. Sculpture in green art glass. On a base.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Per Lütken for Holmegaard. Sculpture in green art glass. On a base.
Organic shape.
Denmark, 1960s.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: W 11.0 cm x D 6.0 cm x H 19.5 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Olof Larsson for Laholm. Ceramic bowl with polychrome glaze and floral motif
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Olof Larsson for Laholm, Sweden.
Ceramic bowl with polychrome glaze and floral motifs.
Model 783.
Circa 1960.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: Diameter 20.5 cm x Height 9.5...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby. Ceramic herb pot with polychrome glaze.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mari Simmulson (1911-2000) for Upsala Ekeby.
Ceramic herb pot with polychrome glaze featuring floral motifs.
Approximately from the 1960s.
Marked.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Thomas Nittsjö, Sweden. Large ceramic vase in brown and blue tones.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Thomas Nittsjö, Sweden. Large ceramic vase, partially with blue glaze.
Handmade.
1969/70s.
Marked.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: Diameter 13.0 cm x Height 24.0 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Gunnar Nylund Stoneware vase pitcher Rörstrand ca 1955
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Gunnar Nylund, Stoneware vase /pitcher Rörstrand, Sweden, circa 1950
Description
A stoneware vase/pitcher, finished with a beautiful white “eggshell” glaze.
This object was designe...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Faience Jug - Stig Lindberg - Gustavsbergs Studio - 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely and rare jug with lid in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg in the 1950s. The jug is 17,5 cm high and in excellent condition. It is marked below.
In 1942, Gu...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Bertil Vallien for Boda Glassworks, Iridescent Sandblast Art Glass Bowl, Unique
By Bertil Vallien, Boda
Located in Frome, GB
This striking handblown work of Swedish art glass design is by Bertil Vallien (b. 1938 - ), celebrated glass artist, sculptor, ceramist, and designer. Vallien's career in glass began...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Black Glass Vase - Edvin Ollers - Elme Glassworks, Sweden 1930s
By Edvin Ollers
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely black glass vase in molded glass designed in 1930s by Edvin Ollers and produced at Elme Glassworks in Sweden. The vase is 20,5 cm high and in excellent condition. It is not ...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Gabriel Keramik, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Gabriel Keramik, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Gunnar Nylund, stoneware vase, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Modern / Midcentury
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware vase with beautiful hare fur glaze by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstand, Sweden mid-1900s.
Marked Nylund and Rörstand.
In good condition, smaller signs of age and wear.
About...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Extremely Rare Alvar Aalto Wooden Mould for Vase Model 3032, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A collector's gem! Early Alvar Aalto hand carved wooden mould for the iconic vase no. 3032 which Aalto designed in the 1930s.
The mould is hand carved from an older tree stump and ...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian modern stoneware pike by Sven Wejsfelt, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1980s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great stoneware sculpture designed by Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg, Sweden, during the 1980s.
This pike belongs of the designers series 'Stim'.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Nils Landberg for Orrefors, Sweden. Tall and slender art glass vase.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nils Landberg for Orrefors, Sweden.
Tall and slender art glass vase in clear glass.
1930s/40s.
Signed.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 34.0 cm x D 7.0 cm.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Large Abstract Sculpture by Egon Fischer Gold Painted Metal, Denmark, 1960s
By Egon Fischer
Located in Odense, DK
Unique abstract sculpture by Danish artist Egon Fischer (1935-2016). the large sculpture is made of welded iron and gold paint. To be placed on the floor ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda. Rare sculpture in art glass. A man's head.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda, Swedish glass artist.
Rare sculpture in art glass. Matte glass.
A man's head.
1950s/60s.
Signed.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: W 8.5 cm x D 7.5 cm x H 1...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Architectural Scandinavian Candlesticks in Brass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of brass candlesticks designed and manufactured in Scandinavian during the 1970s. Interesting architecturally inspired 'Ball' shaped center pieces. The candlesticks are to be ...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Gunnar Nylund, stoneware vase, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware vase with brown hare fur glaze and two small handles, by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden mid-1900s.
In beautiful condition, smaller signs of use and wear.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Erik Mornils, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green and brown-glazed earthenware vase designed by Erik Mornils and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Art deco Teeschale versilbert, Germany 50ies
By Stelton
Located in Berlin, DE
Eine seltene Glastasse, die durch das Silber isoliert wird. Der Holzgriff bildet eine wunderbare Ergänzung zu den beiden anderen Materialien.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Rare Pair of solid brass Candlesticks. Rustickly cast. Denmark Mid-20th century
Located in København K, 84
A rare pair of solid and heavy brass candlesticks from mid-20th century Denmark is a captivating testament to the fusion of craftsmanship and design inherent in the era's decorative ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Arthur Percy, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
By Arthur Percy, Gefle
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed ceramic vase designed by Arthur Percy and produced by Gefle, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ture Berglund, Bottle, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass bottle designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansens Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Nittsjö, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Mid Century Stoneware Vase by Claes Ivarsson for Höganäs Keramik
By Claes Ivarsson, Höganäs Keramik
Located in Örebro, SE
The company Höganäsbolaget shut down its production of stoneware in 1926 to concentrate production on other products.
Two employees, the brothers Gustaf and Oskar Nyman then left the...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Kay Bojesen, well-known Danish designer. Wooden figurine of a zebra.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kay Bojesen (1886-1958),a well-known Danish silversmith and designer.
Wooden figurine of a zebra.
Hand-painted. Early edition.
Mid-20th century.
Label.
In very good condition.
Dimen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Arthur Percy, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
By Arthur Percy, Gefle
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Arthur Percy and produced by Gefle, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Model 'I-400' Straight Bird Bottle by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, Finland, 1956
Located in Steenwijk, NL
A design by Timo Sarpaneva from 1956. It was in production from 1957-1966. This specific bottle is engraved "T Sarpaneva 2500".
This deep blue version is a more rare color to find a...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A blue green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Marian Zawadsky for Tilgmans Keramik 1966 MCM Sgraffito Sculptural Floorvase
Located in Frome, GB
This striking work of Swedish Mid-Century Modernist design the signed work of Marian Zawadsky (b. 1912 - d. 1978) a professor, artist, and ceramist who became artistic director for T...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Swedish Designer, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Wilhelm Kåge, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed stoneware vase designed by Wilhelm Kåge and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Mid Century Danish Sculptural Teak Bowl, Handcrafted in 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful patinated bowl in teak. Handcrafted in 1960s
Suits the modern interior.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Set of 3 Iittala Finnish Candlesticks Designed by Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 3 staggered in size Iittala candlesticks. Textured clear molded glass composed as a column with projecting bands, a flared mouth and a round base. Designed by Timo Sarpaneva f...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Porceline "Carolina" Vase Designed by Gunnar Nylund For Rörstrand
Located in Doraville, GA
A beautifully shaped "Carolina" vase with a blue / black matte feldspar glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund in the 1950's for Rörstrand Procelain Works in Denmark.
Gunnar Nylund (1904-1...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
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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