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Five Scandinavian Midcentury Blown Ice Glass Vases by Timo Sarpaneva Iittala
Five Scandinavian Midcentury Blown Ice Glass Vases by Timo Sarpaneva Iittala

Five Scandinavian Midcentury Blown Ice Glass Vases by Timo Sarpaneva Iittala

By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala

Located in New York, NY

A collection of five elegant 'Ice Glass' vases by Finnish Artist, Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Large 1970s Scandinavian Textured "Ice" or "Bark-Like" Glass Pitcher or Jug
Large 1970s Scandinavian Textured "Ice" or "Bark-Like" Glass Pitcher or Jug

Large 1970s Scandinavian Textured "Ice" or "Bark-Like" Glass Pitcher or Jug

By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in London, England

Large 1970s heavily textured exterior glass pitcher or jug, with an "ice" or "bark-like" textured

Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Holmegaard Ice Bucket with Cane Handle, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s
Holmegaard Ice Bucket with Cane Handle, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s

Holmegaard Ice Bucket with Cane Handle, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s

By Holmegaard

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Holmegaard ice bucket in glass with cane handle. Made by Holmegaard in the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Cane, Glass

Scandinavian Modern Teak ‘Congo’ Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard
Scandinavian Modern Teak ‘Congo’ Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard

Scandinavian Modern Teak ‘Congo’ Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard

By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard

Located in London, GB

A fine example of a Scandinavian Modern teak ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard, a master of

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Teak

Strombergshyttan Swedish Ice Blue Crystal Decanter Vessel Scandinavian Modern
Strombergshyttan Swedish Ice Blue Crystal Decanter Vessel Scandinavian Modern

Strombergshyttan Swedish Ice Blue Crystal Decanter Vessel Scandinavian Modern

By Asta Stromberg, Strombergshyttan

Located in Chula Vista, CA

: Strombergshyttan Made in Sweden circa the 1960s. Lead crystal glass with a characteristic "ice blue" or muted tint

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

1960s Scandinavian Modern Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Teak Ice Bucket
1960s Scandinavian Modern Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Teak Ice Bucket

1960s Scandinavian Modern Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Teak Ice Bucket

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome Scandinavian Modern staved teak ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Plastic, Teak

Jens Quistgaard Dansk Designs Scandinavian Modern Staved Teak Lidded Ice Bucket
Jens Quistgaard Dansk Designs Scandinavian Modern Staved Teak Lidded Ice Bucket

Jens Quistgaard Dansk Designs Scandinavian Modern Staved Teak Lidded Ice Bucket

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in Miami, FL

Danish modern staved teak lidded ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs. The

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Plastic, Teak

Early 20th century decorative Scandinavian caviar ice server set
Early 20th century decorative Scandinavian caviar ice server set

Early 20th century decorative Scandinavian caviar ice server set

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

the glass jars elevated and holds 6 spoons, finished with a turned finial. Small chip to lid of one

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Steel

1960s Coffee Mugs Ice Glass after Tapio Wirkkala Iittala
1960s Coffee Mugs Ice Glass after Tapio Wirkkala Iittala

1960s Coffee Mugs Ice Glass after Tapio Wirkkala Iittala

By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala

Located in Chula Vista, CA

MCM Frosted Ice Glass Mugs Set of Four Ice glass style of Tapio Wirkkala for IITTALA. No label

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

1970's Tapio Wirkkala 4 Niva Whiskey glasses + Seita Ice Bucket Iittala Finland
1970's Tapio Wirkkala 4 Niva Whiskey glasses + Seita Ice Bucket Iittala Finland

1970's Tapio Wirkkala 4 Niva Whiskey glasses + Seita Ice Bucket Iittala Finland

By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Set of 4 'new' old stock Whiskey 'Niva' Series glasses in original box by Iittalia Finland and a

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Scandinavian Modern Ice Glass Sconces
Scandinavian Modern Ice Glass Sconces

Scandinavian Modern Ice Glass Sconces

By J.T. Kalmar

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Scandinavian Modern triangular form Ice Glass sconces with brass supports. Sconces have

Category

Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Glass and Sterling Silver Ice Bucket and Stand, Strombergshyttan, Sweden, 1970s
Glass and Sterling Silver Ice Bucket and Stand, Strombergshyttan, Sweden, 1970s

Glass and Sterling Silver Ice Bucket and Stand, Strombergshyttan, Sweden, 1970s

By Strombergshyttan

Located in Copenhagen, K

Glass and sterling silver ice bucket and stand by Strombergshyttan, Sweden, 1970s. Transparent

Category

20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Scandinavian Modern Chimney Ice Glass Candleholders
Scandinavian Modern Chimney Ice Glass Candleholders

Scandinavian Modern Chimney Ice Glass Candleholders

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A set of 3 ice-glass chimney/cylindrical candleholder for bock, tea lights and ball lights. Unknown

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

Mid-20th Century Modern Scandinavian Dansk Teak Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard
Mid-20th Century Modern Scandinavian Dansk Teak Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard

Mid-20th Century Modern Scandinavian Dansk Teak Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard

By Jens Quistgaard

Located in Beirut, LB

. Jens Quistgaard designed these ice buckets using a coopering method in order to make them out of solid

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Wood, Teak

Iittala Ultima Thule Style Wirkkala Clear Ice Glass Set of Nine Serving Bowls
Iittala Ultima Thule Style Wirkkala Clear Ice Glass Set of Nine Serving Bowls

Iittala Ultima Thule Style Wirkkala Clear Ice Glass Set of Nine Serving Bowls

By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Beautiful mid century modern set of clear glass serving bowls in an ice pattern similar to Iittala

Category

Vintage 1970s American Scandinavian Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Glass

Vintage Scandinavian Ice Glass Bowl, 1970s
Vintage Scandinavian Ice Glass Bowl, 1970s

Vintage Scandinavian Ice Glass Bowl, 1970s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage Scandinavian Ice Glass Bowl, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979

Category

20th Century Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Brass / Teak Ice Bucket & Ice Tong by Arne Jacobsen for Stelton, Brassware 1960s
Brass / Teak Ice Bucket & Ice Tong by Arne Jacobsen for Stelton, Brassware 1960s

Brass / Teak Ice Bucket & Ice Tong by Arne Jacobsen for Stelton, Brassware 1960s

By Arne Jacobsen, Stelton

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Beautiful set of ice bucket and ice tong in brass with a lid in solid teak wood. Iconic creation by

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Bertel Gardberg Ice Server, Helsinki 1959
Bertel Gardberg Ice Server, Helsinki 1959

Bertel Gardberg Ice Server, Helsinki 1959

By Bertel Gardberg

Located in Espoo, FI

Bertel Gardberg: - A 'Birgitta' silver ice server, marked BG, Hopeatehdas, Helsinki 1959. Silver

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver

Jens Quistgaard Dansk Danish Teak Ice bucket
Jens Quistgaard Dansk Danish Teak Ice bucket

Jens Quistgaard Dansk Danish Teak Ice bucket

By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard

Located in Ferndale, MI

Square lidded Danish Teak ice bucket . Designed by Jens Quistgaard JHQ for Dansk Designs . Clean

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Plastic, Teak

Tapio Wirkkala Crystal Ice Bucket with Tongs, Finland, 1950's
Tapio Wirkkala Crystal Ice Bucket with Tongs, Finland, 1950's

Tapio Wirkkala Crystal Ice Bucket with Tongs, Finland, 1950's

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tapio Wirkkala Crystal Ice Bucket with Clasp, Finland, 1950's, original tongs

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Teak Ice Bucket
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Teak Ice Bucket

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Teak Ice Bucket

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in Fulton, CA

Round teak Danish Modern ice bucket with lid. Plastic insert. Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Denmark

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Teak

Vintage Dansk Designs Teak Wood Ice Bucket Jens Quistgaard IHQ
Vintage Dansk Designs Teak Wood Ice Bucket Jens Quistgaard IHQ

Vintage Dansk Designs Teak Wood Ice Bucket Jens Quistgaard IHQ

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage Dansk Designs teak wood ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard

Category

Vintage 1960s Thai Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Teak

Jens Quistgaard JHQ Dansk Denmark Round Teak Ice Bucket
Jens Quistgaard JHQ Dansk Denmark Round Teak Ice Bucket

Jens Quistgaard JHQ Dansk Denmark Round Teak Ice Bucket

Located in Ferndale, MI

Round Danish Teak ice bucket . Designed by Jens Quistgaard JHQ for Dansk Designs . Clean original

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Rare Ice Bucket by Laurids Longborg
Danish Modern Rare Ice Bucket by Laurids Longborg

Danish Modern Rare Ice Bucket by Laurids Longborg

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and rare Danish Ice bucket with plastic liner beautiful design outside and enameled metal

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Large Dansk Teak Ice Bucket by Jens H. Quistgaard
Large Dansk Teak Ice Bucket by Jens H. Quistgaard

Large Dansk Teak Ice Bucket by Jens H. Quistgaard

By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

highly sought after and collectible. Jens Quistgaard designed these ice buckets using a coopering method

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Enamel

ROYAL TEAK Designs Ice Bucket Mid-Century Modern
ROYAL TEAK Designs Ice Bucket Mid-Century Modern

ROYAL TEAK Designs Ice Bucket Mid-Century Modern

By Danish Royal Bronze

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a Mid-Century Danish Modern staved teak ice bucket, often produced by

Category

Vintage 1980s Thai Scandinavian Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak & Plastic Ice Bucket by Laurids Lonborg
Danish Modern Teak & Plastic Ice Bucket by Laurids Lonborg

Danish Modern Teak & Plastic Ice Bucket by Laurids Lonborg

By Laurids Lonborg

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An amazing teak ice bucket with black plastic accents by Laurids Lonborg of Denmark. Bucket has a

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Plastic, Teak

1960s Jens Quistgaard Danish Rosewood Ice Bucket by Wenge
1960s Jens Quistgaard Danish Rosewood Ice Bucket by Wenge

1960s Jens Quistgaard Danish Rosewood Ice Bucket by Wenge

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in Knebel, DK

Jens Quistgaard wenge rare ice bucket in conical form, flared at the base, with integrated handle

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Modern Solid Teak 1970s Danish Modern Ice Bucket
Danish Modern Solid Teak 1970s Danish Modern Ice Bucket

Danish Modern Solid Teak 1970s Danish Modern Ice Bucket

By Dansk

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare solid teak ice bucket with plastic insert circa 1970s great condition and design.

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Plastic, Teak

Danish Modern Richard Nissen Denmark Solid Teak Ice Bucket
Danish Modern Richard Nissen Denmark Solid Teak Ice Bucket

Danish Modern Richard Nissen Denmark Solid Teak Ice Bucket

By Richard Nissen

Located in West Chester, PA

Mid-Century solid teak lidded ice bucket by Richard Nissen, Denmark. This piece displays a unique

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Plastic, Teak

Danish Modern Solid Teak Ice Bucket by Nissen Denmark
Danish Modern Solid Teak Ice Bucket by Nissen Denmark

Danish Modern Solid Teak Ice Bucket by Nissen Denmark

By Richard Nissen

Located in West Chester, PA

Mid-Century solid teak lidded ice bucket by Richard Nissen, Denmark. This piece displays a unique

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Plastic, Teak

Solid Teak Ice Bucket by Kalmar
Solid Teak Ice Bucket by Kalmar

Solid Teak Ice Bucket by Kalmar

Located in Denton, TX

Solid teak ice bucket with box joint corners and plastic insert.  

Category

20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Plastic, Teak

Ice Bucket by Finn Juhl for Torben Ørskov & Co.
Ice Bucket by Finn Juhl for Torben Ørskov & Co.

Ice Bucket by Finn Juhl for Torben Ørskov & Co.

By Torben Orskov, Finn Juhl

Located in Sagaponack, NY

Scandinavian Modern ice bucket by Finn Juhl. Features dark grey anodized aluminum exterior and a

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Danish Modern Dansk Quistgaard  Congo Ice Bucket
Mid Century Danish Modern Dansk Quistgaard  Congo Ice Bucket

Mid Century Danish Modern Dansk Quistgaard Congo Ice Bucket

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Dansk Congo model teak ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard, for Dansk, c. 1950's

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Plastic, Teak

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Solid Teak Danish Congo Ice Bucket Model 810
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Solid Teak Danish Congo Ice Bucket Model 810

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Solid Teak Danish Congo Ice Bucket Model 810

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in Chattanooga, TN

designed in 1958. Distinguished for its elegant Scandinavian design and expert craftsmanship. This ice

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Teak

Congo Ice Bucket by Jens Harald Quistgaard, Denmark, 1960's
Congo Ice Bucket by Jens Harald Quistgaard, Denmark, 1960's

Congo Ice Bucket by Jens Harald Quistgaard, Denmark, 1960's

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in Barcelona, ES

and orange plastic interior for the ice cubes. A classic of Scandinavian design.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Plastic, Wood, Teak

Scandinavian Wall Sconce in Iced Glass from Orrefors, 1970s
Scandinavian Wall Sconce in Iced Glass from Orrefors, 1970s

Scandinavian Wall Sconce in Iced Glass from Orrefors, 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A post-Fagerlund wall light composed of thick ice-glass. Brilliant choice for hallway or cosy

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Arne Jacobsen Ice Bucket Tongs Stelton Danish Modern Bar Set
Arne Jacobsen Ice Bucket Tongs Stelton Danish Modern Bar Set

Arne Jacobsen Ice Bucket Tongs Stelton Danish Modern Bar Set

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in San Diego, CA

Cylinda-line ice bucket, tongs and small pouring pitcher bar set is made of the highest quality

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bertel Gardberg, Silver Bowl, Ladle & Ice Server, Helsinki 1959-1961.
Bertel Gardberg, Silver Bowl, Ladle & Ice Server, Helsinki 1959-1961.

Bertel Gardberg, Silver Bowl, Ladle & Ice Server, Helsinki 1959-1961.

By Bertel Gardberg

Located in Espoo, FI

Bertel Gardberg: - A 'Birgitta' silver ice server, marked BG, Hopeatehdas, Helsinki 1959. Silver

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver

Vintage Dansk Staved Teak Ice Bucket Designed by Jens Quistgaard
Vintage Dansk Staved Teak Ice Bucket Designed by Jens Quistgaard

Vintage Dansk Staved Teak Ice Bucket Designed by Jens Quistgaard

By Jens Quistgaard

Located in Doraville, GA

A vintage solid teak ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. The bucket has a black

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Tall Teak Bar Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Danish Modern Tall Teak Bar Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk

Danish Modern Tall Teak Bar Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in San Diego, CA

style of Scandinavian minimalism and elegance. The ice bucket features a sleek, cylindrical design with

Category

Mid-20th Century Malaysian Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Teak

Rare Woods Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Mid-Century Modern
Rare Woods Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Mid-Century Modern

Rare Woods Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Mid-Century Modern

By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage rosewood ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Part

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Wood

Swedish Five-Armed Ice Glass Candle Holder by Pukeberg, 1970s Design
Swedish Five-Armed Ice Glass Candle Holder by Pukeberg, 1970s Design

Swedish Five-Armed Ice Glass Candle Holder by Pukeberg, 1970s Design

By Pukeberg Sweden

Located in Hannover, DE

This chandelier was crafted from a single piece of glacial ice, and it's a true masterpiece of

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

Danish Modern Staved Teak "Congo" Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Danish Modern Staved Teak "Congo" Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk

Danish Modern Staved Teak "Congo" Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk Form

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Dansk 'Congo' ice bucket in staved teak designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Iconic, sculptural

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Plastic, Teak

Set of 5 Vintage Scandinavian Ice Glass Candleholders, 1970s
Set of 5 Vintage Scandinavian Ice Glass Candleholders, 1970s

Set of 5 Vintage Scandinavian Ice Glass Candleholders, 1970s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage Scandinavian Ice Glass Candleholders, 1970s, Set of 5, in Very Good conditions. Designed

Category

20th Century More Candle Holders

Materials

Glass

Danish Modern Solid Teak Ice Bucket by Nissen Denmark
Danish Modern Solid Teak Ice Bucket by Nissen Denmark

Danish Modern Solid Teak Ice Bucket by Nissen Denmark

By Nissen

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful simple solid teak ice bucket by Nissen Denmark, with orange plastic insert in excellent

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Plastic, Teak

Monumental Dansk Staved Teak Bucket Style Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard
Monumental Dansk Staved Teak Bucket Style Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard

Monumental Dansk Staved Teak Bucket Style Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome and iconic staved teak ice bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. This is the monumental

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Plastic, Teak

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Ice Glass Scandinavian For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic ice glass Scandinavian available at 1stDibs. Each ice glass Scandinavian for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect ice glass Scandinavian — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right ice glass Scandinavian, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one ice glass Scandinavian that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jens Harald Quistgaard, Dansk Designs and J.T. Kalmar produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Ice Glass Scandinavian?

The average selling price for an ice glass Scandinavian at 1stDibs is $638, while they’re typically $120 on the low end and $27,000 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at Scandinavian Modern Furniture

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

  • 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

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. 

Questions About Ice Glass Scandinavian
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Scandinavian glass is decorative glassware produced by artisans from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. Some notable glassworks from the region include Alsterfors, Aseda, Ekenas Glasbruk, Flygsfors, Hadeland Glassverk, Pukeberg, Reijmyre and Ryd Glasbruk. Shop a variety of Scandinavian glass on 1stDibs.