$843
H 2.05 in Dm 12.21 in
Richard Kjærgaard for Bing & Grøndahl Ceramic Bowl with Relief Pattern 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard, Richard Kjærgaard, Bing & Grøndahl, Arabia, Bodil Manz
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark. The ceramic bowl has a wide edge with a pattern in relief, the glossy glaze
Ceramic
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, Colombia, round dish.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, Colombia, round dish in stoneware. Model number 624
Stoneware
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, Colombia lidded tureen.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, Colombia lidded tureen. Model number 512. Approx. 1970
Stoneware
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, Relief Coffee Pot
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl / Nissen Kronjyden. Relief coffee pot in
Stoneware
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, Rune Coffee Service
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl. Rune coffee service in glazed stoneware for
Stoneware
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, Colombia, ten cake plates.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, Colombia, ten cake plates. Model number 306. Approx
Stoneware
$300
H 4.73 in Dm 9.45 in
Jens Harald Quistgaard, Bing & Grøndahl, Colombia lidded tureen in stoneware
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, Colombia lidded turrin. Model number 512. Approx. 1970
Stoneware
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl. "Colombia" teapot in stoneware.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, "Colombia" teapot in stoneware. Model number 656
Stoneware
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, 11 Relief Cake Plates
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl / Nissen Kronjyden. 11 Relief cake plates in
Stoneware
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl / Nissen Kronjyden, Relief Pot
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl / Nissen Kronjyden. Relief pot with handle in
Stoneware
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, Rune Teapot, 1960s/70s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl. Rune teapot with a wicker handle, sugar bowl
Stoneware
$440 / set
H 2.76 in Dm 2.76 in
Jens Harald Quistgaard, Bing & Grøndahl. Colombia, six coffee cups with saucers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl. Colombia, six coffee cups with saucers. Model number
Stoneware
$300 / set
H 2.76 in Dm 2.76 in
Jens Harald Quistgaard, Bing & Grøndahl. Colombia, four coffee cups with saucers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl. Colombia, four coffee cups with saucers. Model number
Stoneware
$300
H 8.27 in Dm 7.09 in
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl. "Colombia" coffee pot in stoneware.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl. "Colombia" coffee pot in stoneware. Model number 442
Stoneware
$300
H 8.27 in Dm 7.09 in
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl. "Colombia" coffee pot in stoneware.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, "Colombia" coffee pot in stoneware. Model number 442
Stoneware
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, Relief Bowl and Two Plates
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl / Nissen Kronjyden. Relief bowl and two plates
Stoneware
$400 / set
H 4.73 in Dm 5.91 in
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl / Nissen Kronjyden, Cordial Tea Service
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl / Nissen Kronjyden. "Cordial" tea service in
Ceramic
$360 / set
H 2.37 in Dm 3.15 in
Jens H. Quistgaard '1919-2008' for Bing & Grøndahl, Rune Coffee Service
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl. Rune coffee service in glazed stoneware for
Stoneware
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, 10 Parts Rune Coffee Service
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl. 10 parts Rune coffee service in glazed
Stoneware
$300 / set
H 5.91 in Dm 3.94 in
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl. Three Relief Vases in Glazed Stoneware
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl / Nissen Kronjyden. Three Relief vases in
Stoneware
$240 / set
H 0.79 in Dm 11.42 in
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, "Mexico" round dish and oval dish
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, "Mexico" retro design, round dish and oval dish in
Stoneware
$700 / set
H 2.37 in Dm 2.76 in
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, Relief Tea Service in Glazed Stoneware
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl / Nissen Kronjyden. Relief tea service in
Stoneware
$1,120 / set
H 0.79 in Dm 9.45 in
Jens H. Quistgaard, Bing & Grondahl. White "Cordial Palet" Dinner Plate, 14 Pcs
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grondahl. White "Cordial Palet" dinner plate in glazed stoneware
Stoneware
Large Serving Plate, Bing & Grøndal 'Rune', Denmark
By Bing & Grøndahl, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Mørkøv, 85
Large serving plate by Jens Harald Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl, model 'Rune' in
Stoneware
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grondahl, Relief Teapot, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grondahl. Relief teapot in glazed stoneware with wicker
Stoneware
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, "Mexico" Coffee set
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, "Mexico" retro design. Four coffee cups with saucers
Stoneware
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, Twelve Relief Dinner Plates
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl. Twelve Relief dinner plates in glazed
Stoneware
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, "Mexico", four lunch plates
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, "Mexico" retro design, four lunch plates in stoneware
Stoneware
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, "Mexico", six dinner plates
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, "Mexico" retro design, six dinner plates in stoneware
Stoneware
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, "Mexico" eight cake plates
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, "Mexico" retro design, eight cake plates in stoneware
Stoneware
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, Eight Relief Bouillon Cups
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl. Eight Relief bouillon cups in glazed
Stoneware
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, 14 Relief Dinner Plates
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl. 14 Relief dinner plates in glazed stoneware
Stoneware
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, "Mexico", six deep plates
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, "Mexico" retro design, six deep plates in stoneware
Stoneware
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, "Mexico", six deep plates
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, "Mexico" retro design, six deep plates in stoneware
Stoneware
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, Twelve Relief Deep Plates
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl. Twelve Relief deep plates in glazed stoneware
Stoneware
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, Five Relief Deep Plates
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl. Five Relief deep plates in glazed stoneware
Stoneware
Sold
H 0.79 in Dm 8.27 in L 0.79 in
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, Twelve Relief Lunch Plates
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl / Nissen Kronjyden. Twelve relief lunch plates
Stoneware
Sold
H 1.97 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, Three Relief Serving Dishes
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl. Three Relief serving dishes in glazed
Stoneware
Sold
H 1.97 in W 13 in D 11.03 in
Jens Harald Quistgaard, Complete Eight Persons, Bing & Grondahl Grey Cordial Set
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens Harald Quistgaard, complete eight persons. Bing & Grondahl B & G grey cordial stoneware set
Jens H. Quistgaard '1919-2008' for Bing & Grøndahl, Five Tema Plates
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl. Five Tema plates in glazed stoneware. Rare
Stoneware
Sold
H 0.79 in Dm 8.27 in
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, "Mexico", four plates in stoneware
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, "Mexico" retro design, four lunch plates in stoneware
Stoneware
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, 9 Relief Bowls / Bottle Trays
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl / Nissen Kronjyden. 9 Relief bowls / bottle
Stoneware
Sold
H 2.76 in Dm 2.76 in
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, "Mexico" retro design, coffee set
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, "Mexico" retro design, four coffee cups with saucers in
Stoneware
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grondahl. Rune coffee service.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grondahl. Rune coffee service for three people in glazed
Ceramic
Sold
H 2.37 in Dm 3.15 in
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl /Nissen Kronjyden. Cordial coffee set
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl / Nissen Kronjyden. Gray Cordial coffee service
Stoneware
Sold
H 8.27 in Dm 8.67 in
J. H. Quistgaard, Complete 12 Persons, Bing & Grondahl Grey Cordial Tea Service
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens Harald Quistgaard, complete 12 persons. Bing & Grondahl B & G Grey cordial stoneware tea
Sold
H 8.27 in Dm 8.67 in
J. H. Quistgaard Six person Bing & Grondahl Grey Cordial Stoneware Tea Service
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens Harald Quistgaard, complete 6 persons. Bing & Grondahl B & G Grey Cordial stoneware
Sold
H 0.79 in Dm 9.45 in L 0.79 in
J. H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grondahl. Four Purple "Cordial Palet" Dinner Plates
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grondahl. Four purple "Cordial Palet" dinner plates in glazed
Stoneware
Sold
H 0.79 in Dm 8.27 in
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grondahl, Six White "Cordial Palet" Lunch Plates
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grondahl. Six white "Cordial Palet" lunch plates in glazed stoneware
Stoneware
Sold
H 0.79 in Dm 9.45 in
J. H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grondahl, Four Rare "Cordial Palet" Dinner Plates
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grondahl. Four rare "Cordial Palet" dinner plates in glazed stoneware
Stoneware
Sold
H 1.19 in Dm 8.27 in
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grondahl, Three Purple "Cordial Palet" Soup Plates
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grondahl. Three purple "Cordial Palet" soup / pasta plates in glazed
Stoneware
Sold
H 0.79 in Dm 8.27 in
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl /Nissen Kronjyden, 10 Relief Luch Plates
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl / Nissen Kronjyden. 10 Relief lunch plates in
Stoneware
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, 14 Relief Coffee Cups with Saucers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl / Nissen Kronjyden. 14 Relief coffee cups with
Stoneware
Sold
H 1.19 in Dm 4.34 in
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, Seven Parts Relief in Glazed Stoneware
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl / Nissen Kronjyden. Seven parts Relief in
Stoneware
Sold
H 1.97 in Dm 5.12 in
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, Three Relief Bowls in Glazed Stoneware
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl / Nissen Kronjyden. Three Relief bowls in
Stoneware
Sold
H 9.85 in W 11.82 in D 0.79 in
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl /Nissen Kronjyden, Six Parts Cordial Set
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl / Nissen Kronjyden. Six parts grey "Cordial
Stoneware
Sold
H 0.79 in Dm 8.27 in
J. H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grondahl, Three "Cordial Palet" Lunch Plates, 3 Pcs
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grondahl. Three "Cordial Palet" lunch plates in glazed stoneware
Stoneware
Sold
H 1.19 in Dm 8.27 in
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grondahl, White "Cordial Palet" Soup Plate, 19 Pcs
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grondahl. White "Cordial Palet" soup / pasta plate in glazed
Stoneware
Sold
H 1.19 in Dm 8.27 in
Bing & Grondahl Number 322, Set of 7 Deep Plates, B & G Grey Cordial Quistgaard
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bing & Grondahl number 322. Set of 7 deep plates. B & G Grey Cordial Quistgaard Nissen Kronjyden
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, Rune Dinner Service
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl. Seven parts rune dinner service in glazed
Stoneware
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grondahl, Rune Coffee Service
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grondahl. Rune coffee service for five people in glazed
Stoneware
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, "Mexico" six cake plates
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, "Mexico" retro design, six cake plates in stoneware
Stoneware
Jens Harald Quistgaard, Bing & Grøndahl, "Mexico" six coffee cups & saucers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, "Mexico" retro design, six coffee cups with saucers in
Stoneware
Sold
H 0.79 in Dm 9.45 in
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, "Mexico", six plates in stoneware
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, "Mexico" retro design, six dinner plates in stoneware
Stoneware
Jens H. Quistgaard '1919-2008' for Bing & Grøndahl, Rune Bowl with Handles
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl. Rune bowl with handles in glazed stoneware
Stoneware
$4,195 / item
H 29.14 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Gerrit Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1934. Relaunched in 1973/ 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Designed by Gerrit Rietveld, this chair provided an early example of a ...
Wood
$17,121 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
MCM Stylized Zebra Wood Elephant Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous MCM stylized zebra wood (possibly rosewood; not sure) elephant sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 5.5"W x 2.25"D x 5"H. #3647
Zebra Wood
$93,132
H 31.5 in W 165.36 in D 193.9 in
Modern Versailles Sofa Cream Leather Handmade in Italy by Fendi
By Fendi, Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Versailles Sofa Cream Leather Handmade in Italy by Fendi Plaza Versailles Materials Frame: Wood padded with Polyurethane and Fiberfill Seat: Interwoven elastic belts; cushion...
Leather, Wood
$1,625 / item
H 26 in Dm 14 in
Balboa Counter Stool Modern Style in Bleached Cherry with Leather Inlay
By Martell Woodworks
Located in Mendocino, CA
This is a custom made counter stool fabricated in bleached cherry with a leather seat inlaid into the top and lathe turned legs and stretchers. It is a beautiful, comfortable and wel...
Leather, Cherry
Chinese Export Four Panel Coromandel Screen Pastel Beauties
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous Chinese export four-panel coromandel screen featuring a courtyard scene of beauties engaged in leisurely activities. The lacquered panels are incised and painted in soft pas...
Brass
J14 Floor Lamp by Joseph-André Motte for Disderot
By Disderot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J14 floor lamp by Joseph-André Motte. Licensed, current production manufactured in France by Disderot. Brushed satin glass diffuser, brass stem with marble base. Numbered edition, de...
Brass, Chrome
$7,250 / set
H 26 in W 80.75 in D 29.5 in
Martin Visser SZ13 Tan Leather and Chrome Three Piece Sectional Seating Group
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional 3 piece Martin Visser SZ13 sectional seating group with original frames and new leather seating. Consists of a left arm seat, no arm, and right arm seat. Frames in origin...
Chrome
B & G / Bing & Grondahl, Sitting Cat, Number 2476
Located in København, Copenhagen
B & G / Bing & Grondahl, sitting cat, number 2476. 1st. factory quality. Measures: 13 cm x 11.5 cm In perfect condition.
$16,397 / item
H 78.75 in W 81.89 in D 79.93 in
Patricia Urquiola 'Trampoline' Outdoor Sofa for Cassina, Italy new
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Berlin, DE
Outdoor sofa designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Prices may vary dependent on the chosen material/color.
Steel
$4,099 / set
H 27.76 in W 27.96 in D 30.32 in
Set of 2 Easy Chairs by Martin Visser for 'T Spectrum, 1960s
By Dick van der Net, 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Martin Visser
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This is a beautiful set of 2 size 38/size 08 Martin Visser easy chairs for 't Spectrum in collaboration with designer Dick van der Net. This model has been produced by 't Spectrum fr...
Metal
Pair of ceramic lamps Nila Sweden 1970
By Nila Ceramic
Located in PARIS, FR
A pair of hand made ceramic lamps by Nila Sweden circa 1970 Size is base alone : 36 cm Rewired
Ceramic
$53,494 / item
H 36.23 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Salvador Dali Surrealist Leda Armchair Sculpture Black Label Limited Edition
By Salvador Dalí, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Leda armchair designed by Dali manufactured by BD. All pieces of ironwork in this collection are made of brass. The black label Leda collection has an artisanal application of a spe...
Metal
Five Royal Copenhagen and B & G, Bing & Grondahl Porcelain Figurines
Located in København, Copenhagen
Five Royal Copenhagen and B & G, Bing & Grondahl porcelain figurines. Ducks, goose, three birds. Marked. 1st. factory quality. In perfect condition. Largest figur...
$5,305 / item
H 7.29 in Dm 11.82 in
Mid-Century Modern Glass Brass Vintage Flush Mount Cari Zalloni Bakalowits 1960s
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage flush mount from glass and brass designed by Cari Zalloni 1960s and manufactured by the lighting company Bakalowits, Vienna. Cari Zalloni ( 1937 - 2012 ) s...
Brass
$606Sale Price|37% Off
H 7.88 in W 11.03 in D 9.45 in
Vintage French Ceramic Tureen by Roger Capron, 'circa 1960s'
By Roger Capron
Located in London, GB
Vintage French ceramic tureen by Roger Capron (circa 1960s). A luscious creamy white base with subtle grey-blue hues in the repeating décor pattern is graceful and charming all at on...
Ceramic
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.
Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?
Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.
Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.
Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.
“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”
Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.
At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.