Sold|$1,234
Mahogany Table Lamp by Henrik Blomqvist
By Henrik Blomqvist, AB Stilarmatur Tranås
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful table lamp by Henrik Blomqvist, made from bulbous mahogany alternated with steel sections, brushed steel base.
Steel
Sold|$2,468 / set
Pair of Mahogany Table Lamps by Henrik Blomqvist
By Henrik Blomqvist, AB Stilarmatur Tranås
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of beautiful table lamps by Henrik Blomqvist, made from bulbuous mahogany alternated with steel sections, brushed steel base.
Steel
Glass Lamp by Henrik Blomqvist by Stilarmatur, Tranås, Sweden
By AB Stilarmatur Tranås, Henrik Blomqvist
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Executed entirely in cut glass, this sculptural lamp base features a classic, well-balanced form enriched by an intricate geometric pattern that captures and reflects light beautiful...
Blown Glass
Henrik Blomqvist Brass Floor Lamp, Stilarmatur Tranås, Sweden, 1960s
By Henrik Blomqvist, AB Stilarmatur Tranås
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking floor 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. Large size. The model was designed in 1959, when Henrik Blomqvist was creative director at ...
Brass
Pair of Henrik Blomqvist Brass Table Lamps, Stilarmatur Tranås, Sweden, 1960s
By AB Stilarmatur Tranås, Henrik Blomqvist
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking pair of table lamps was designed by Henrik Blomqvist and produced by the Swedish manufacturer Stilarmatur Tranås in the 1960s.
Brass
Sold|$705
Vase, Kai Blomqvist, Kumela, 1960's
By Kaj Blomquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Kai Blomqvist vase. Glass, made for Kumela, Finland 1960/70's.
Glass
Sold|$850 / set
Kaj Blomqvist, Candlesticks, Silver
By Kaj Blomquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
Signed KB and finish hallmarks.
Silver
Vintage Finnish Design Kumela Liepukka 4608 Signed Kaj Blomqvist Scandinavian
By Kaj Blomquist
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Clear bottom and brown top. Molded glass with the centrifugal force.
Art Glass
Vintage Finnish Art Glass Vase by Kaj Blomqvist for Humppila, Finland
By Humppila, Kaj Blomquist
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A lovely rather large vintage glass vase made by talented Kaj Blomqvist known as “Malja”, Humppila, Finland. A dark orange or amber colored vase with fantastic shapes and makers mark.
Glass
Pair of Mahogany and Brass Table Lamps by Henrik Blomqvist
By AB Stilarmatur Tranås
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of beautiful table lamps by Henrik Blomqvist, made from bulbuous mahogany sections alternated with brass.
Brass
Sold|$300 / item
Kosta Boda Kappa Vase Small
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
Mouth-blown in Kosta, Sweden, and designed by Mimmi Blomqvist.
Crystal
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
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 Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1959
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
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 Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
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 Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1956
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
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 Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1975. Beige / Off White
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
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 Urn by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1957
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
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
Henrik Blomqvist Table Lamps by AB Stilarmatur in Sweden
By Henrik Blomqvist
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of table lamps designed by Henrik Blomqvist. Produced by AB Stilarmatur in Tranås, Sweden. Please Note: We’re selling these table lamps without any lamp shades.
Brass
Henrik Blomqvist Table Lamps by Tranås Stilarmatur in Sweden
By Henrik Blomqvist
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of table lamps designed by Henrik Blomqvist. Produced by Stilarmatur in Tranås, Sweden. Please note: We’re selling these table lamps without any lamp shades.
Brass
Henrik Blomqvist Table Lamps by Stilarmatur in Tranås, Sweden
By Henrik Blomqvist
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of high table lamps designed by Henrik Blomqvist. Produced by Stilarmatur in Tranås, Sweden. Please note: We’re selling these table lamps without any lamp shades.
Brass
Wenge Wood Table Lamp by Henrik Blomqvist for Stilarmatur
By Henrik Blomqvist, AB Stilarmatur Tranås
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare table lamp designed by Henrik Blomqvist for Stilarmatur in Trana°s,Sweden. Featuring a dark brass base with three spheres in solid wenge wood. Please note: We’re selling this ta...
Wenge
Pair of Mahogany 1970s Table Lamps by Henrik Blomqvist for Tranås Stilarmatur
By Henrik Blomqvist, AB Stilarmatur Tranås
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of mahogany 1970s table lamps by Henrik Blomqvist, Tranås Stilarmatur. The base made of brushed steel.
Mid-Century Modern Bronze Bowl by Kaj Blomqvist
Located in London, GB
Textural bronze cast bowl on three legs with nice oxidized patina, signed Kaj Blomqvist, Finland.
Bronze
Kai Blomqvist Brutalist Patinated Cast Bronze Bowl, Finland, 1970's
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern and a brutalist cast bronze bowl on three legs with nice oxidized patina, stamped Kai Blomqvist and made in Finland.
Bronze
Kaj Blomqvist Art Glass Vase, Modernist Scandinavian Studio Ice Glass Vessel
By Kaj Blomquist
Located in Decatur, GA
"Liepukka 4608" Hand etched / Signed by Kaj Blomqvist Kumela Oy, Finland Striking form and gorgeous from any angle.
Glass, Art Glass
Pair of Brass Table Lamps by Henrik Blomqvist
By AB Stilarmatur Tranås
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of beautiful bulbous brass table lamps with white lamp shades by Henrik Blomqvist for Tranås Stilarmatur.
Brass
Sold|$1,500
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Teak Table Lamps
By Henrik Blomqvist
Located in New York, NY
1960s solid teak table lamps attributed to Henrik Blomqvist for Stilarmatur Tranás, Sweden. Shades for photography only.
Teak
Kai Blomqvist Pair Of Candel Holders In Silver, Kultakeskus Oy 1965
By Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Pair of elegant candle holders desgined by Kai Blomqvist and manufactured by Kultakeskus Oy back in 1965.
Silver
Burgundy Red Glass and Brass Table Lamp Tranås Stilarmatur, 1960s
By Henrik Blomqvist, AB Stilarmatur Tranås
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This midcentury table lamp, manufactured by Stilarmatur Tranås in Sweden between the 1960s and 1970s, features three bordeaux red glass spheres with brass feet and details.
Brass
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Brass Table Lamps, AB Stilarmatur, Tranås, 1960s
By AB Stilarmatur Tranås, Henrik Blomqvist
Located in Göteborg, SE
Designed in 1959 under the creative direction of Henrik Blomqvist, these lamps quickly became design classics, extensively used by interior decorators and featured in numerous exhibi...
Brass
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
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 Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1966
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
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 Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
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 Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1977
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
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 Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1964
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
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 Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1955
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
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 Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1957
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
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 Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1969
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
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
Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1962
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
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 Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1969. Green Blue Turquois
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
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
Sold|$1,116
Tranås Stilarmatur Brass Bulb Table Lamp
By Henrik Blomqvist, AB Stilarmatur Tranås
Located in Alvesta, SE
A beautiful table lamp by Henrik Blomqvist. Made from brass. Measures: Height with lampshade is 56 cm.
Brass
Sold|$4,466 / set
Henrik Blomquist, Table Lamps by Tranås Stilarmatur in Rosewood
By Henrik Blomqvist, AB Stilarmatur Tranås
Located in Berlin, DE
Excellent pair of table lamps in rosewood and brass, designed by Henrik Blomquist, and manufactured by Tranås Stilarmatur in Sweden the 1960s. Handmade new Raffia Shades.
Brass
Sold|$3,463 / set
Suite of Orrefors Art Deco Drinking Glasses Engraved with Clouds
Located in London, west Sussex
Ekman hired the brothers Eugen and Knut Bergkvist, who had worked at Kosta Boda before, as well as Fritz Blomqvist and Heinrich Wollman.
Blown Glass
Important Early Vase by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Klintehamn, SE
In May 1941 Lindberg had an exhibition in the Gustavsberg shop in central Stockholm together with Berndt Friberg and Calle Blomqvist, where he presented heavy stoneware vases and sur...
Ceramic
Midsummer Bloom Rug by Mimmi Blomqvist, Knotted, 100% New Zealand Wool 100x125cm
By Urban Rug Co.
Located in London, GB
The collaboration between Urban Rug Co. and Stockholm-based designer Mimmi Blomqvist brings together the expertise of a renowned designer and the premium craftsmanship of a company w...
Wool
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.