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1960's Pair of Mid-Century Swedish Blue Glass Totem Lamps
1960's Pair of Mid-Century Swedish Blue Glass Totem Lamps

1960's Pair of Mid-Century Swedish Blue Glass Totem Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1960's Swedish blue glass Totem lamps. The lamps have been Newly rewired for the US with

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Swedish Blue Glass Lamps
Pair of Swedish Blue Glass Lamps

Pair of Swedish Blue Glass Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1960's deep blue glass lamps from Sweden. Measurements: Height of body: 13" Height

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Ronneby, Sweden, Blue Glass Fish, Art Glass, 1970s
Ronneby, Sweden, Blue Glass Fish, Art Glass, 1970s

Ronneby, Sweden, Blue Glass Fish, Art Glass, 1970s

Located in Bochum, NRW

Stunning vintage art glass fish sculpture from FM Konstglas Ronneby, Sweden. Hand-blown art glass

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Blue Glass Pitcher - Monica Bratt Reijmyre Glassworks - Swedish Glass
Blue Glass Pitcher - Monica Bratt Reijmyre Glassworks - Swedish Glass

Blue Glass Pitcher - Monica Bratt Reijmyre Glassworks - Swedish Glass

By Monica Bratt, Reijmyre Glasbruk

Located in Stockholm, SE

A stunning blue glass pitcher designed at Reijmyre in the 1950s by Monica Bratt. The pitcher is

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Pitchers

Materials

Glass

Fåglavik Glasbruk, Sweden. Two salt cellars with birds in blue glass
Fåglavik Glasbruk, Sweden. Two salt cellars with birds in blue glass

Fåglavik Glasbruk, Sweden. Two salt cellars with birds in blue glass

Located in København, Copenhagen

Fåglavik Glasbruk (1874-1980), Sweden. Two salt cellars with birds in colored glass. Handmade blue

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Glass

Materials

Glass

Ronneby, Sweden, Two Fish in Blue Mouth-Blown Art Glass, 1970s
Ronneby, Sweden, Two Fish in Blue Mouth-Blown Art Glass, 1970s

Ronneby, Sweden, Two Fish in Blue Mouth-Blown Art Glass, 1970s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Ronneby, Sweden. Two fish in blue mouth-blown art glass. 1970s. Largest measures: 20 x 14 cm. In

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Ronneby, Sweden, Five Birds in Blue Mouth-Blown Art Glass, 1970s
Ronneby, Sweden, Five Birds in Blue Mouth-Blown Art Glass, 1970s

Ronneby, Sweden, Five Birds in Blue Mouth-Blown Art Glass, 1970s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Ronneby, Sweden. Five birds in blue mouth-blown art glass. 1970s. Largest measures: 16 x 12 cm

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Ronneby, Sweden, Three Figures in Blue Mouth-Blown Art Glass, 1970s
Ronneby, Sweden, Three Figures in Blue Mouth-Blown Art Glass, 1970s

Ronneby, Sweden, Three Figures in Blue Mouth-Blown Art Glass, 1970s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Ronneby, Sweden. Three figures in blue mouth-blown art glass. Owl, rabbit and pig. 1970s. The

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

3 Red & Blue Glass Vases - Boda Sweden - Erik Höglund - 1960s Midcentury Modern
3 Red & Blue Glass Vases - Boda Sweden - Erik Höglund - 1960s Midcentury Modern

3 Red & Blue Glass Vases - Boda Sweden - Erik Höglund - 1960s Midcentury Modern

By Boda, Erik Höglund

Located in Stockholm, SE

Stockholm, was a prominent Swedish glass artist and visual artist. He is known for his unique style and

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Blue and Green Glass Vase by Bo Borgström for Åseda, Sweden, 1960s
Blue and Green Glass Vase by Bo Borgström for Åseda, Sweden, 1960s

Blue and Green Glass Vase by Bo Borgström for Åseda, Sweden, 1960s

By Bo Borgstrom

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A tall, fluted, chalice shaped glass vase in blue and green by Bo Borgström for Åseda Glass works

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Fåglavik Glasbruk. Seven glass salt cellars. Sweden, mid-20th C.
Fåglavik Glasbruk. Seven glass salt cellars. Sweden, mid-20th C.

Fåglavik Glasbruk. Seven glass salt cellars. Sweden, mid-20th C.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Fåglavik Glasbruk (1874-1980), Sverige. Seven salt cellars in colored glass. Blue and green

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Glass

Materials

Glass

Swedish White and Blue Cased Glass Vase by Alterfors for Raymor
Swedish White and Blue Cased Glass Vase by Alterfors for Raymor

Swedish White and Blue Cased Glass Vase by Alterfors for Raymor

By Raymor, Alterfors

Located in New York, NY

White cased glass vase with blue design. Made by Alterfors for Raymor. Sweden, circa 1950

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Glass

Denby, Milnor Swedish Vista Ice Blue Medium Tumbler Glasses by Bo Borgstrom
Denby, Milnor Swedish Vista Ice Blue Medium Tumbler Glasses by Bo Borgstrom

Denby, Milnor Swedish Vista Ice Blue Medium Tumbler Glasses by Bo Borgstrom

By Bo Borgstrom

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A set of six beautifully and ergonomically crafted medium sized tumblers in Vista Ice Blue this

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Glass

12 Facet Swedish Art Deco Sherry Glasses in Lilac and Blue
12 Facet Swedish Art Deco Sherry Glasses in Lilac and Blue

12 Facet Swedish Art Deco Sherry Glasses in Lilac and Blue

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Stockholm, SE

Unusual 12 facet Swedish Art Deco sherry glasses in lilac and pale blue. Probably made in 1920s and

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of 3 Small Swedish Cobalt Blue Hand Blown Glass Bowl or Trinkets
Set of 3 Small Swedish Cobalt Blue Hand Blown Glass Bowl or Trinkets

Set of 3 Small Swedish Cobalt Blue Hand Blown Glass Bowl or Trinkets

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Set of three Small Swedish cobalt blue hand blown glass bowl or trinkets.

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Serving Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass

Art Glass Vase, Bertil Vallien, Kosta Boda, Sweden, circa 1970
Art Glass Vase, Bertil Vallien, Kosta Boda, Sweden, circa 1970

Art Glass Vase, Bertil Vallien, Kosta Boda, Sweden, circa 1970

By Bertil Vallien

Located in Chappaqua, NY

Art Glass Vase, Bertil Vallien, Kosta Boda, Sweden, circa 1970. Frosted hand-blown glass with

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Art Deco Set of 6 Glass Sculptured Handcrafted Vases Reijmyre, Sweden, 1930s
Art Deco Set of 6 Glass Sculptured Handcrafted Vases Reijmyre, Sweden, 1930s

Art Deco Set of 6 Glass Sculptured Handcrafted Vases Reijmyre, Sweden, 1930s

By Monica Bratt, Reijmyre Glasbruk

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

This wonderful turbine driven; blue glass vases was made in Sweden at Reijmyre. Designed by Monica

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, 9 Glasses in Blue Mouth Blown Art Glass
Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, 9 Glasses in Blue Mouth Blown Art Glass

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, 9 Glasses in Blue Mouth Blown Art Glass

Located in København, Copenhagen

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre. 9 Glasses in blue mouth-blown art glass. Swedish design, mid 20th

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, Swedish glassworks. Set of six red wine glasses.
Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, Swedish glassworks. Set of six red wine glasses.

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, Swedish glassworks. Set of six red wine glasses.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, Swedish glassworks. A set of six red wine glasses in blue art glass

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre. Set of six red wine glasses in blue art glass.
Monica Bratt for Reijmyre. Set of six red wine glasses in blue art glass.

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre. Set of six red wine glasses in blue art glass.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, Swedish glassworks. A set of six red wine glasses in blue art glass

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, Four Wine Glasses in Blue Mouth Blown Art Glass
Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, Four Wine Glasses in Blue Mouth Blown Art Glass

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, Four Wine Glasses in Blue Mouth Blown Art Glass

Located in København, Copenhagen

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre. Four wine glasses in blue mouth-blown art glass. Swedish design, mid

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, Four Shot Glasses in Blue Mouth Blown Art Glass
Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, Four Shot Glasses in Blue Mouth Blown Art Glass

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, Four Shot Glasses in Blue Mouth Blown Art Glass

Located in København, Copenhagen

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre. Four shot glasses in blue mouth-blown art glass. Swedish design, mid

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, Eight Sherry Glasses in Blue Mouth Blown Art Glass
Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, Eight Sherry Glasses in Blue Mouth Blown Art Glass

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, Eight Sherry Glasses in Blue Mouth Blown Art Glass

Located in København, Copenhagen

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre. Eight sherry glasses in blue mouth blown art glass. 1950s. Measures: 10

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Fåglavik Glasbruk. Six salt cellars in blue glass. Mid-20th C.
Fåglavik Glasbruk. Six salt cellars in blue glass. Mid-20th C.

Fåglavik Glasbruk. Six salt cellars in blue glass. Mid-20th C.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Fåglavik Glasbruk (1874-1980), Sweden. Six salt cellars in colored glass. Blue handmade glass

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Glass

Materials

Glass

Smoke Blue Glass Centre Piece Dish by Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda, Sweden 1970s
Smoke Blue Glass Centre Piece Dish by Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda, Sweden 1970s

Smoke Blue Glass Centre Piece Dish by Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda, Sweden 1970s

By Kosta Boda, Göran Wärff

Located in Barcelona, ES

Smoke blue glass dish / serving platter, designed by Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda, Sweden 1970s. Sits

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Art Glass

Large crystal glass tray by Lindshammar, Sweden, 1970s
Large crystal glass tray by Lindshammar, Sweden, 1970s

Large crystal glass tray by Lindshammar, Sweden, 1970s

By Lindshammar Glasbruck

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

Large vintage tray in translucent blue glass, produced in the 70s by the Swedish house, Lindshammar

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Art Glass

Denby, Milnor Swedish Vista Ice Blue Low Tumbler Glasses by Bo Borgstrom
Denby, Milnor Swedish Vista Ice Blue Low Tumbler Glasses by Bo Borgstrom

Denby, Milnor Swedish Vista Ice Blue Low Tumbler Glasses by Bo Borgstrom

By Bo Borgstrom

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A set of six beautifully and ergonomically crafted low sized tumblers in Vista Ice Blue this color

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Glass

Satellite Model Bertil Vallien Kosta Boda Swedish Glass Vase
Satellite Model Bertil Vallien Kosta Boda Swedish Glass Vase

Satellite Model Bertil Vallien Kosta Boda Swedish Glass Vase

By Bertil Vallien

Located in CABA, AR

Swedish glass artistry. Designed by the renowned Bertil Vallien and signed with his distinctive mark

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Enamel

Two Swedish Cobalt Blue Candy Bowls, 19th Century
Two Swedish Cobalt Blue Candy Bowls, 19th Century

Two Swedish Cobalt Blue Candy Bowls, 19th Century

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Two cobalt blue candy bowls, 19th century, Sweden.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Serving Bowls

Materials

Glass

Bright Blue Swedish Art Glass Bowl, 1950s
Bright Blue Swedish Art Glass Bowl, 1950s

Bright Blue Swedish Art Glass Bowl, 1950s

By ASEA, Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Mouth blown Swedish modern encased vivid blue art glass bowl in Murano Sommerso style. Round shape

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, Five Glasses in Blue Mouth-Blown Art Glass
Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, Five Glasses in Blue Mouth-Blown Art Glass

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, Five Glasses in Blue Mouth-Blown Art Glass

Located in København, Copenhagen

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre. Five glasses in blue mouth-blown art glass. Swedish design, mid 20th

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Art Glass

Clear Glass miniature "People" Decanter by Erik Höglund, Boda, Sweden, 1950s
Clear Glass miniature "People" Decanter by Erik Höglund, Boda, Sweden, 1950s

Clear Glass miniature "People" Decanter by Erik Höglund, Boda, Sweden, 1950s

By Erik Höglund, Boda

Located in Hägersten, SE

. Made from hand blown clear glass. Good vintage condition with age related wear and patina. Signed

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of Three Swedish Blue Vases by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Sweden, 1970s
Set of Three Swedish Blue Vases by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Sweden, 1970s

Set of Three Swedish Blue Vases by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Sweden, 1970s

By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare set of three Swedish mid century ceramic / stoneware vases in blue / brown hare fur glaze by

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Swedish Modern Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Ceramic Blue Chamotte Vase
Swedish Modern Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Ceramic Blue Chamotte Vase

Swedish Modern Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Ceramic Blue Chamotte Vase

By Gunnar Nylund

Located in Uccle, BE

Creation by Gunnar Nylund (1914–1997) during his tenure as artistic director of Rörstrand from 1932 through the 1950s. The vase has a glossy white glaze over a rough rustic body crea...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Blue and White Tureen from Swedish Rörstrand
Blue and White Tureen from Swedish Rörstrand

Blue and White Tureen from Swedish Rörstrand

By Rörstrand

Located in Ljungby, SE

Blue and white faience terrine with a lid from Swedish Rörstrand. Signed on the underside

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Soup Tureens

Materials

Faience

Arthur Percy Sky Blue Opalescent Glass Cream and Sugar Set, Gullaskruf, 1950s
Arthur Percy Sky Blue Opalescent Glass Cream and Sugar Set, Gullaskruf, 1950s

Arthur Percy Sky Blue Opalescent Glass Cream and Sugar Set, Gullaskruf, 1950s

By Arthur Percy, Gullaskruf

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Swedish midcentury modern light blue glass milk and sugar set. Delicate sky blue tinted textured

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Göte Augustsson for Ruda, Vase and Bowl in Blue Art Glass
Göte Augustsson for Ruda, Vase and Bowl in Blue Art Glass

Göte Augustsson for Ruda, Vase and Bowl in Blue Art Glass

Located in København, Copenhagen

Göte Augustsson (1917-2004) for Ruda. Two vases in blue mouth blown art glass. Swedish design

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Göte Augustsson for Ruda, Two Vases in Blue Mouth Blown Art Glass
Göte Augustsson for Ruda, Two Vases in Blue Mouth Blown Art Glass

Göte Augustsson for Ruda, Two Vases in Blue Mouth Blown Art Glass

Located in København, Copenhagen

Göte Augustsson (1917-2004) for Ruda. Two vases in blue mouth-blown art glass. Swedish design

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Göte Augustsson for Ruda, Vase and Two Bowls in Blue Art Glass
Göte Augustsson for Ruda, Vase and Two Bowls in Blue Art Glass

Göte Augustsson for Ruda, Vase and Two Bowls in Blue Art Glass

Located in København, Copenhagen

Göte Augustsson (1917-2004) for Ruda. Vase and two bowls in blue mouth-blown art glass. Swedish

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Mid Century Modern Signed Blue Cased Glass Pitcher. Orrefors Circa 1960
Mid Century Modern Signed Blue Cased Glass Pitcher. Orrefors Circa 1960

Mid Century Modern Signed Blue Cased Glass Pitcher. Orrefors Circa 1960

By Orrefors

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A tall and striking art glass vase by Orrefors, fully hall marked. Cased in a vibrant shade of blue

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Art Glass

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, Four Plates in Blue Mouth-Blown Art Glass
Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, Four Plates in Blue Mouth-Blown Art Glass

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, Four Plates in Blue Mouth-Blown Art Glass

Located in København, Copenhagen

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre. Four plates in blue mouth-blown art glass. Mid-20th century. Diameter

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Art Glass

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, 10 Plates in Blue Mouth Blown Art Glass
Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, 10 Plates in Blue Mouth Blown Art Glass

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, 10 Plates in Blue Mouth Blown Art Glass

Located in København, Copenhagen

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre. 10 plates in blue mouth-blown art glass. Wavy design. Mid-20th century

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Art Glass

Swedish Mid Century Blue Ceramic Bowl by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, 1960s
Swedish Mid Century Blue Ceramic Bowl by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, 1960s

Swedish Mid Century Blue Ceramic Bowl by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, 1960s

By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare Swedish decorative mid century ceramic bowl in blue turqoise impressed glaze by Stig Lindberg

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Denby-Milnor Blue Flare Glass Goblets, S/6
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Denby-Milnor Blue Flare Glass Goblets, S/6

Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Denby-Milnor Blue Flare Glass Goblets, S/6

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From the Swedish glass maker Denby-Milnor, a set of six Mid-Century Modern goblets, in the Blue

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Small Blue Ceramic Platter / Ashtray by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Sweden 1960s
Small Blue Ceramic Platter / Ashtray by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Sweden 1960s

Small Blue Ceramic Platter / Ashtray by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Sweden 1960s

By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand

Located in Barcelona, ES

Rörstrand, Sweden 1960s. Subtle circular lines, deep blue glaze.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

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Swedish Blue Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of Swedish blue glass on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and ceramic. Find 681 options for an antique or vintage piece of Swedish blue glass now, or shop our selection of 12 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of Swedish blue glass you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of Swedish blue glass is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Orrefors, Gustavsberg and Kosta Boda each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of Swedish blue glass that is worth considering.

How Much is a Swedish Blue Glass?

Prices for a piece of Swedish blue glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $55 and can go as high as $32,037, while the average can fetch as much as $916.
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    Yes, cobalt oxide makes glass blue. Different amounts of cobalt can be used to create more saturated levels of blue or to simply neutralize yellow for a more clear finish. Copper oxide can also be used to create a blue tinted glass. Shop a collection of cobalt glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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