Henrik Blomqvist Table Lamps by Ab Stilarmatur, Tranas, a Pair Sweden 1960
By Henrik Blomqvist
Located in Paris, IDF
Henrik Blomqvist for Stilarmatur in Trana°s made in Sweden in 1960s Featuring a dark brass base with three spheres in solid wood. Please note: We’re selling theses table lamps withou...
Metal
Henrik Blomqvist Brass Table Lamp, Stilarmatur Tranås, Sweden, 1960s
By AB Stilarmatur Tranås, Henrik Blomqvist
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking table lamp was designed by Henrik Blomqvist and produced by the Swedish manufacturer Stilarmatur Tranås in the 1960s.
Brass
Pair of Table Lamps, Walnut- Tranås Stilarmatur 1960s - Henrik Blomqvist
By AB Stilarmatur Tranås, Henrik Blomqvist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of table lamps in walnut and metal designed by Henrik Blomqvist at Tranås Stilarmatur AB in Sweden in the 1960s.
Metal
Henrik Blomqvist Tall Brass Table Lamp, Stilarmatur Tranås, Sweden, 1960s
By Henrik Blomqvist, AB Stilarmatur Tranås
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking tall table lamp was designed by Henrik Blomqvist and produced by the Swedish manufacturer Stilarmatur Tranås in the 1960s.
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Brass Table Lamps by Henrik Blomqvist, Sweden, 1960s
By AB Stilarmatur Tranås, Henrik Blomqvist
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of beautiful bulbous brass table lamps by Henrik Blomqvist for Tranås Stilarmatur. Tall size. The model was designed in 1959, when Henrik Blomqvist was creative director at Tra...
Brass
Henrik Blomqvist for AB Stilarmatur, Tranås – Vintage 1960s/70s Glass Table Lamp
By Henrik Blomqvist, AB Stilarmatur Tranås
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
Henrik Blomqvist for AB Stilarmatur, Tranås – Vintage 1960s/70s Glass Table Lamp A sublime example of Scandinavian mid-century artistry, this table lamp by Henrik Blomqvist for AB S...
Glass
Kai Blomqvist “Kallio” Glass Vase for Kumela, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculptural glass vase model Kallio, designed by Kai Blomqvist for Oy Kumela, Finland, during the 1970s.
Glass
Vintage Finnish Glass Vase by Kaj Blomqvist for Kumela
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large glass vase by Kaj Blomqvist for Kumela, Finland. The vase has a gradient from green to transparent.
Glass
Set of two bronze vases by Kaj Blomqvist, Finland, 1960s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Brutalist bronze vases designed by Kaj Blomqvist. Produced in Finland by Rakennusvaline during the 1960s. Made from solid cast bronze. Partly polished. Very good vintage condition w...
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Heavy Art Glass Bowl with Tree Design Kai Blomqvist Kumela
By Oy Kumela, Kaj Blomquist
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Heavy Art Glass Bowl with Tree Design by Kai Blomqvist for Kumela, Finland, 1960s
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Heavy Art Glass Vase by Kai Blomqvist Kumela Finland 1970s
By Kaj Blomquist, Oy Kumela
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Heavy Art Glass Vase by Kai Blomqvist Kumela Finland 1970s The vase is signed on the bottom. Signs of Kumela sticker on top is still visible.
Glass
Kaj Blomqvist for Kumela, Five Mouth-Blown Art Glass Vases, Finnish Design, 1970
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kaj Blomqvist for Kumela. Five mouth-blown art glass vases in dark and orange shades.
Art Glass
Brutalist Lidded Bronze Box by Kaj Blomqvist, Finland, 1960s
By Kaj Blomquist, Paul Evans
Located in Malmö, SE
A stunning brutalist lidded bronze box with amazing patina. Designed by Kaj Blomqvist and made by Rakennusvaline, Finland, 1960s.
Bronze
Pair of Golden Table Lamps in Brass by Henrik Blomqvist, 1960s
By AB Stilarmatur Tranås
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare pair of table lamps, designed by Henrik Blomqvist and produced by AB Stilarmatur in Tranås, Sweden during the 1960s, exemplifies the sculptural clarity and refined material...
Brass
Brutalist Bronze Vase by Kaj Blomqvist for Rakennusvaline, Finland, 1960s
By Kaj Blomquist, Paul Evans
Located in Malmö, SE
A stunning Brutalist / Scandinavian Modern bronze vase with amazing patina. Designed by Kaj Blomqvist and made by Rakennusvaline, Finland, 1960s.
Bronze
Mid-century brass and beech wood Swedish table lamp, AB Stilarmatur, Tranås
By Henrik Blomqvist, AB Stilarmatur Tranås
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Pretty mid-century Swedish table lamp in brass and three spheres of dark-stained beech. Over the years, the brass parts have developed a beautiful old patina. - Note- the lamp will ...
Brass
Swedish Modern solid Brass Table Lamp pair
By Henrik Blomqvist, Boréns Borås
Located in Uccle, BE
Fine quality pair of bulbous 1960s Scandinavian solid brass lamps. Made by Swedish manufacturer Boréns in the city of Borås. Makers label underneath. Currently wired with EU plug. M...
Brass
Bold Elegant Stilarmatur Brass Midcentury Table Lamp. Sweden 1960s.
By Henrik Blomqvist, AB Stilarmatur Tranås
Located in Bromma, SE
Threel brass spheres form the Lamp’s distinctive design by Henrik Blomqvist. The lamp is marked with the manufacturer’s label on the bulb fitting and stamped “STA” on the bottom of t...
Brass
Pair of Swedish Brass Table Lamps, AB Stilarmatur, Tranås, 1960s
By Henrik Blomqvist, AB Stilarmatur Tranås
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Henrik Blomqvist, produced by Tranås AB Stilarmatur, Sweden, 1960s. Very good condition, small signs of usage. Please note: the lamps are sold without shades. Measure...
Brass
Bold Elegant Stilarmatur Midcentury Green Glass Table Lamp 1960s
By AB Stilarmatur Tranås, Henrik Blomqvist
Located in Bromma, SE
Dramatic Modernist Glass Table Lamp by Swedish Stilarmatur Tranas, 1960s. Midcentury Massive Table Lamp in dark forest green glass with a lively, molded pattern. The glass table la...
Glass
Stilarmatur Midcentury Glass Table Lamp 1960s
By AB Stilarmatur Tranås, Henrik Blomqvist
Located in Bromma, SE
Modernist Glass Table Lamp by Swedish Stilarmatur Tranas, 1960s. Midcentury Massive Table Lamp in clear glass with lively, molded pattern. New EU wiring & new lampholder. Measure...
Glass
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Luxury Swedish Scandinavien Modern Red Floor Lamp Stilarmatur Tranas, 1960s
By AB Stilarmatur Tranås, Henrik Blomqvist
Located in Hannover, DE
This beautiful, large stylish Swedish floor lamp is something special. Take a look at this exceptionally beautiful, timeless Scandinavian design, which is always modern and a highlig...
Brass
Large Celadon Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1953
By Berndt Friberg, Wilhelm Kage, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Friberg debuted in 1941 as an independent ceramicist when he was exhibited in Gustavsberg's shop on Birger Jarlsgatan in Stockholm together with Calle Blomqvist and Stig Lindberg. Ma...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Brown Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1963
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg, Stig Lindberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
Friberg debuted in 1941 as an independent ceramicist when he was exhibited in Gustavsberg's shop on Birger Jarlsgatan in Stockholm together with Calle Blomqvist and Stig Lindberg. Ma...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Brown Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden 1960s
By Berndt Friberg, Gunnar Nylund, Wilhelm Kage, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Friberg debuted in 1941 as an independent ceramicist when he was exhibited in Gustavsberg's shop on Birger Jarlsgatan in Stockholm together with Calle Blomqvist and Stig Lindberg. Ma...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Green Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1965
By Wilhelm Kage, Berndt Friberg, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Friberg debuted in 1941 as an independent ceramicist when he was exhibited in Gustavsberg's shop on Birger Jarlsgatan in Stockholm together with Calle Blomqvist and Stig Lindberg. Ma...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Blue Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1960s
By Wilhelm Kage, Berndt Friberg, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Friberg debuted in 1941 as an independent ceramicist when he was exhibited in Gustavsberg's shop on Birger Jarlsgatan in Stockholm together with Calle Blomqvist and Stig Lindberg. Ma...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Green & Red Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Sweden 1960s
By Berndt Friberg, Gunnar Nylund, Wilhelm Kage, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Friberg debuted in 1941 as an independent ceramicist when he was exhibited in Gustavsberg's shop on Birger Jarlsgatan in Stockholm together with Calle Blomqvist and Stig Lindberg. Ma...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Sweden 1960s.
By Berndt Friberg, Wilhelm Kage, Gunnar Nylund, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Friberg debuted in 1941 as an independent ceramicist when he was exhibited in Gustavsberg's shop on Birger Jarlsgatan in Stockholm together with Calle Blomqvist and Stig Lindberg. Ma...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Sweden 1960s
By Stig Lindberg, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Gunnar Nylund, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
Friberg debuted in 1941 as an independent ceramicist when he was exhibited in Gustavsberg's shop on Birger Jarlsgatan in Stockholm together with Calle Blomqvist and Stig Lindberg. Ma...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Tiny Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Friberg debuted in 1941 as an independent ceramicist when he was exhibited in Gustavsberg's shop on Birger Jarlsgatan in Stockholm together with Calle Blomqvist and Stig Lindberg. Ma...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Sweden 1960s
By Stig Lindberg, Gunnar Nylund, Berndt Friberg, Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Friberg debuted in 1941 as an independent ceramicist when he was exhibited in Gustavsberg's shop on Birger Jarlsgatan in Stockholm together with Calle Blomqvist and Stig Lindberg. Ma...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
Friberg debuted in 1941 as an independent ceramicist when he was exhibited in Gustavsberg's shop on Birger Jarlsgatan in Stockholm together with Calle Blomqvist and Stig Lindberg. Ma...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage, Stig Lindberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Friberg debuted in 1941 as an independent ceramicist when he was exhibited in Gustavsberg's shop on Birger Jarlsgatan in Stockholm together with Calle Blomqvist and Stig Lindberg. Ma...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
Friberg debuted in 1941 as an independent ceramicist when he was exhibited in Gustavsberg's shop on Birger Jarlsgatan in Stockholm together with Calle Blomqvist and Stig Lindberg. Ma...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Blue Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Wilhelm Kage, Stig Lindberg, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Friberg debuted in 1941 as an independent ceramicist when he was exhibited in Gustavsberg's shop on Birger Jarlsgatan in Stockholm together with Calle Blomqvist and Stig Lindberg. Ma...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Wilhelm Kage, Berndt Friberg, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Friberg debuted in 1941 as an independent ceramicist when he was exhibited in Gustavsberg's shop on Birger Jarlsgatan in Stockholm together with Calle Blomqvist and Stig Lindberg. Ma...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Blue Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio Sweden 1960s
By Gunnar Nylund, Wilhelm Kage, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Friberg debuted in 1941 as an independent ceramicist when he was exhibited in Gustavsberg's shop on Birger Jarlsgatan in Stockholm together with Calle Blomqvist and Stig Lindberg. Ma...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Blue Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Wilhelm Kage, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Friberg debuted in 1941 as an independent ceramicist when he was exhibited in Gustavsberg's shop on Birger Jarlsgatan in Stockholm together with Calle Blomqvist and Stig Lindberg. Ma...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Green Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Stig Lindberg, Wilhelm Kage, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Friberg debuted in 1941 as an independent ceramicist when he was exhibited in Gustavsberg's shop on Birger Jarlsgatan in Stockholm together with Calle Blomqvist and Stig Lindberg. Ma...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Green Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio Sweden 1957
By Berndt Friberg, Gunnar Nylund, Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage, Stig Lindberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Friberg debuted in 1941 as an independent ceramicist when he was exhibited in Gustavsberg's shop on Birger Jarlsgatan in Stockholm together with Calle Blomqvist and Stig Lindberg. Ma...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Blue Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio Sweden 1960s
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Gunnar Nylund, Wilhelm Kage, Stig Lindberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Friberg debuted in 1941 as an independent ceramicist when he was exhibited in Gustavsberg's shop on Birger Jarlsgatan in Stockholm together with Calle Blomqvist and Stig Lindberg. Ma...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Green Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage, Stig Lindberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Friberg debuted in 1941 as an independent ceramicist when he was exhibited in Gustavsberg's shop on Birger Jarlsgatan in Stockholm together with Calle Blomqvist and Stig Lindberg. Ma...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Blue Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage, Stig Lindberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Friberg debuted in 1941 as an independent ceramicist when he was exhibited in Gustavsberg's shop on Birger Jarlsgatan in Stockholm together with Calle Blomqvist and Stig Lindberg. Ma...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Blue Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1966
By Wilhelm Kage, Stig Lindberg, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Friberg debuted in 1941 as an independent ceramicist when he was exhibited in Gustavsberg's shop on Birger Jarlsgatan in Stockholm together with Calle Blomqvist and Stig Lindberg. Ma...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Blue Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
Friberg debuted in 1941 as an independent ceramicist when he was exhibited in Gustavsberg's shop on Birger Jarlsgatan in Stockholm together with Calle Blomqvist and Stig Lindberg. Ma...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Yellow Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1969.
By Wilhelm Kage, Stig Lindberg, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Friberg debuted in 1941 as an independent ceramicist when he was exhibited in Gustavsberg's shop on Birger Jarlsgatan in Stockholm together with Calle Blomqvist and Stig Lindberg. Ma...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Blue Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden 1957
By Berndt Friberg, Gunnar Nylund, Wilhelm Kage, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Friberg debuted in 1941 as an independent ceramicist when he was exhibited in Gustavsberg's shop on Birger Jarlsgatan in Stockholm together with Calle Blomqvist and Stig Lindberg. Ma...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Yellow Eggshaped Stoneware Vase Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden 1957
By Berndt Friberg, Gunnar Nylund, Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage, Stig Lindberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Friberg debuted in 1941 as an independent ceramicist when he was exhibited in Gustavsberg's shop on Birger Jarlsgatan in Stockholm together with Calle Blomqvist and Stig Lindberg. Ma...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Blue Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden 1964
By Berndt Friberg, Gunnar Nylund, Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage, Stig Lindberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Friberg debuted in 1941 as an independent ceramicist when he was exhibited in Gustavsberg's shop on Birger Jarlsgatan in Stockholm together with Calle Blomqvist and Stig Lindberg. Ma...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Blue Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio Sweden 1960s
By Stig Lindberg, Wilhelm Kage, Gunnar Nylund, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Friberg debuted in 1941 as an independent ceramicist when he was exhibited in Gustavsberg's shop on Birger Jarlsgatan in Stockholm together with Calle Blomqvist and Stig Lindberg. Ma...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Green Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio Sweden 1958
By Gunnar Nylund, Wilhelm Kage, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Friberg debuted in 1941 as an independent ceramicist when he was exhibited in Gustavsberg's shop on Birger Jarlsgatan in Stockholm together with Calle Blomqvist and Stig Lindberg. Ma...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Blue Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden 1964
By Stig Lindberg, Wilhelm Kage, Berndt Friberg, Gunnar Nylund, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Friberg debuted in 1941 as an independent ceramicist when he was exhibited in Gustavsberg's shop on Birger Jarlsgatan in Stockholm together with Calle Blomqvist and Stig Lindberg. Ma...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Brown Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio Sweden 1954
By Berndt Friberg, Gunnar Nylund, Wilhelm Kage, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Friberg debuted in 1941 as an independent ceramicist when he was exhibited in Gustavsberg's shop on Birger Jarlsgatan in Stockholm together with Calle Blomqvist and Stig Lindberg. Ma...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Brown Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio Sweden 1956
By Wilhelm Kage, Gunnar Nylund, Berndt Friberg, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Friberg debuted in 1941 as an independent ceramicist when he was exhibited in Gustavsberg's shop on Birger Jarlsgatan in Stockholm together with Calle Blomqvist and Stig Lindberg. Ma...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Blue Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden 1968
By Stig Lindberg, Wilhelm Kage, Berndt Friberg, Gunnar Nylund, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Friberg debuted in 1941 as an independent ceramicist when he was exhibited in Gustavsberg's shop on Birger Jarlsgatan in Stockholm together with Calle Blomqvist and Stig Lindberg. Ma...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Blue Eggshaped Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden 1964
By Stig Lindberg, Wilhelm Kage, Gunnar Nylund, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Friberg debuted in 1941 as an independent ceramicist when he was exhibited in Gustavsberg's shop on Birger Jarlsgatan in Stockholm together with Calle Blomqvist and Stig Lindberg. Ma...
Ceramic, Stoneware
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
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
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.