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Ivar Johnsson

Ivar Johnsson Faun Urn / Planter by Näfveqvarns Bruk in Sweden
Ivar Johnsson Faun Urn / Planter by Näfveqvarns Bruk in Sweden

Ivar Johnsson Faun Urn / Planter by Näfveqvarns Bruk in Sweden

By Ivar Johnsson

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare faun urn designed by Ivar Johnsson. Produced by Näfveqvarns Bruk in Sweden.

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Ivar Johnsson Bronze Sculpture "Kungen Rider Eriksgata", Sweedish, 1950s
Ivar Johnsson Bronze Sculpture "Kungen Rider Eriksgata", Sweedish, 1950s

Ivar Johnsson Bronze Sculpture "Kungen Rider Eriksgata", Sweedish, 1950s

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Ivar Johnsson (Swedish, 1885–1970) trained in Paris before returning to Sweden, where he developed an expressive, classically rooted style often compared to that of Carl Milles.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Elegant Art Deco Bronze Figure of a Dancing Woman, Sweden, 1930s
Elegant Art Deco Bronze Figure of a Dancing Woman, Sweden, 1930s

Elegant Art Deco Bronze Figure of a Dancing Woman, Sweden, 1930s

By Carl Milles

Located in Frederiksberg C, DK

It is unsigned, but the work bears stylistic similarities to Scandinavian bronze sculpture from the 1930s, particularly those influenced by Carl Milles or Ivar Johnsson, combining cl...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Vase attributed to Ewald Dahlskog for Bo Fajans
Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Vase attributed to Ewald Dahlskog for Bo Fajans

Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Vase attributed to Ewald Dahlskog for Bo Fajans

By Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans

Located in Grythyttan, SE

Individual items have also been designed by Stig Blomberg, Karl Hultström, Ivar Johnsson and Irma Yourstone. The factory (which was located in Gävle) was closed in 1967 after product...

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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Swedish Grace Pink Mohair and Brass Nails Chauffeuse, Sweden, 1930s
Swedish Grace Pink Mohair and Brass Nails Chauffeuse, Sweden, 1930s

Swedish Grace Pink Mohair and Brass Nails Chauffeuse, Sweden, 1930s

By Otto Schulz, Boet

Located in Forest, BE

Le temple néogrec édifié par Carl Bergsten, qui fait office de Pavillon national et où s'exhibent les meubles de Gunnar Asplund, Carl Hörvik ou Uno Åhrén et les sculptures d'Ivar Joh...

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Hardwood

Swedish grace Art Deco 1930s silver Mirror, in the Vibe of Axel Einar Hjorth
Swedish grace Art Deco 1930s silver Mirror, in the Vibe of Axel Einar Hjorth

Swedish grace Art Deco 1930s silver Mirror, in the Vibe of Axel Einar Hjorth

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Forest, BE

Le temple néogrec édifié par Carl Bergsten, qui fait office de Pavillon national et où s'exhibent les meubles de Gunnar Asplund, Carl Hörvik ou Uno Åhrén et les sculptures d'Ivar Joh...

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Hardwood

Lidded Swedish Grace Pewter Box by Harald Linder, Sweden, 1932.
Lidded Swedish Grace Pewter Box by Harald Linder, Sweden, 1932.

Lidded Swedish Grace Pewter Box by Harald Linder, Sweden, 1932.

By Nils Fougstedt, Svenskt Tenn, Edvin Ollers, CG Hallberg, Schreuder & Olsson

Located in Malmö, SE

Under his leadership, the company also collaborated with artists such as Ivar Johnsson, whose pewter altar jug exhibited at the Stockholm Exhibition in 1930 drew critical praise and ...

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Pewter

Pair of Pewter Art Deco Candlesticks Candelabras by Harald Linder, Sweden, 1932.
Pair of Pewter Art Deco Candlesticks Candelabras by Harald Linder, Sweden, 1932.

Pair of Pewter Art Deco Candlesticks Candelabras by Harald Linder, Sweden, 1932.

By Svenskt Tenn, CG Hallberg, Edvin Ollers, Schreuder & Olsson, Nils Fougstedt

Located in Malmö, SE

Under his leadership, the company also collaborated with artists such as Ivar Johnsson, whose pewter altar jug exhibited at the Stockholm Exhibition in 1930 drew critical praise and ...

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Candelabras

Materials

Metal, Pewter

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Gypsum Model by Ivar Johnsson
Gypsum Model by Ivar Johnsson

Gypsum Model by Ivar Johnsson

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H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 18.12 in

Gypsum Model by Ivar Johnsson

By Ivar Johnsson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Gypsum model sign Ivar Johnsson 1885-1970 Sweden signed 1920 can be displayed hanging or lying

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Sculptures

Cast Iron Urn by Ivar Johnsson, 1919
Cast Iron Urn by Ivar Johnsson, 1919

Cast Iron Urn by Ivar Johnsson, 1919

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H 21.2 in Dm 18.1 in

Cast Iron Urn by Ivar Johnsson, 1919

By Ivar Johnsson, Nafveqvarns Bruk

Located in Paris, FR

Cast iron urn showing Diana as the Huntress on one side and a hunting scene on the other, designed by sculptor Ivar Johnsson and produced at Na¨fveqvarns Foundry.

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Vintage 1910s Swedish Urns

Materials

Iron

20th c. Tobacco jar in pewter by Ivar Johnsson 1932
20th c. Tobacco jar in pewter by Ivar Johnsson 1932

20th c. Tobacco jar in pewter by Ivar Johnsson 1932

By Ivar Johnsson

Located in Vanersborg, SE

A tobacco jar in pewter from Helsingborgs Pewter sign F8=1932 Hälsingborg comp IJ (Ivar Johnsson) h 19 cm

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tobacco Accessories

Pewter Tobacco Jar by Ivar Johnsson and Astrid Aagesen, Hälsingsborg, 1935
Pewter Tobacco Jar by Ivar Johnsson and Astrid Aagesen, Hälsingsborg, 1935

Pewter Tobacco Jar by Ivar Johnsson and Astrid Aagesen, Hälsingsborg, 1935

By Astrid Aagesen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Art Deco tobacco jar, made in pewter. Designed by Ivar Johnsson and produced by Astrid Aagesen (1883 - 1965) in Helsingborg, Sweden 1935 (I8).

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Pewter

Exceptional Swedish Grace Stone Box ca 1930
Exceptional Swedish Grace Stone Box ca 1930

Exceptional Swedish Grace Stone Box ca 1930

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H 3.94 in W 4.93 in D 4.93 in

Exceptional Swedish Grace Stone Box ca 1930

Located in Farsta, SE

The cast lid bears a resemblance to works by var Ivar Johnsson, Näverqvarn Bruk. Heigth: 10 cm/3.9 inch Depth: 12.5 cm/4.9 inch Width: 12.5 cm/4.9 inch

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble, Iron

One of a kind Bronze and oak brutalist Swedish Grace round coffee table 1940's
One of a kind Bronze and oak brutalist Swedish Grace round coffee table 1940's

One of a kind Bronze and oak brutalist Swedish Grace round coffee table 1940's

By Axel Einar Hjorth, Gunnar Asplund, Erik Gunnar Asplund

Located in Forest, BE

Le temple néogrec édifié par Carl Bergsten, qui fait office de Pavillon national et où s'exhibent les meubles de Gunnar Asplund, Carl Hörvik ou Uno Åhrén et les sculptures d'Ivar Joh...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Swedish Venus Rising Urn Planters by Ivar Johnsson
Pair of Swedish Venus Rising Urn Planters by Ivar Johnsson

Pair of Swedish Venus Rising Urn Planters by Ivar Johnsson

By Ivar Johnsson, Nafveqvarns Bruk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Imposing and rare pair of cast iron urn planters or jardinaires designed by Ivar Johnsson (Swedish 1885-1970) for Nafveqvarns Bruk.

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20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres

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Iron

Art Deco Cast Iron Jewelry Bowl attr. Ivar Johnsson for Näfveqvarns Bruk 1920s
Art Deco Cast Iron Jewelry Bowl attr. Ivar Johnsson for Näfveqvarns Bruk 1920s

Art Deco Cast Iron Jewelry Bowl attr. Ivar Johnsson for Näfveqvarns Bruk 1920s

By Nafveqvarns Bruk, Ivar Johnsson, Bauhaus, Olof Hult, Wiener Werkstätte

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This striking Art Deco cast iron jewelry bowl od vide poche, attributed to Ivar Johnsson for Näfveqvarns Bruk, epitomizes 1920s Scandinavian design.

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Iron

Swedish Grace Faiance Ceramic Wall Relief, Venus, by Ivar Johansson, 1919
Swedish Grace Faiance Ceramic Wall Relief, Venus, by Ivar Johansson, 1919

Swedish Grace Faiance Ceramic Wall Relief, Venus, by Ivar Johansson, 1919

By Ivar Johnsson, Upsala Ekeby

Located in Bromma, Stockholms län

Faience wall relief by Swedish artist Ivar Johnsson (1885-1970) made at the S:t Erik factory, Upsala Ekeby, 1919-1920s.

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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Faience

Pair of Cast Iron Jardenière, by Ivan Johnsson, Produced by Näfveqvarn Foundry
Pair of Cast Iron Jardenière, by Ivan Johnsson, Produced by Näfveqvarn Foundry

Pair of Cast Iron Jardenière, by Ivan Johnsson, Produced by Näfveqvarn Foundry

By Nafveqvarns Bruk

Located in New York, NY

They are therefore one of the earlier castings of this model. Ivar Johnsson (1885–1970) was one of Sweden's most influential sculptors.

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Swedish GAB Brons, Bronze candelabra 5 candles patinated 1930, Swedish Grace
Swedish GAB Brons, Bronze candelabra 5 candles patinated 1930, Swedish Grace

Swedish GAB Brons, Bronze candelabra 5 candles patinated 1930, Swedish Grace

By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget

Located in Forest, BE

Le temple néogrec édifié par Carl Bergsten, qui fait office de Pavillon national et où s'exhibent les meubles de Gunnar Asplund, Carl Hörvik ou Uno Åhrén et les sculptures d'Ivar Joh...

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Candelabras

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Bronze

Ivar Johnsson, Cast Iron Diana Urns
Ivar Johnsson, Cast Iron Diana Urns

Ivar Johnsson, Cast Iron Diana Urns

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H 18.9 in Dm 15.75 in

Ivar Johnsson, Cast Iron Diana Urns

By Ivar Johnsson

Located in Berlin, DE

A pair of Ivar Johnsson (1885-1970) cast iron urns, Näfveqvarn, Relief showing the hunting goddess Diana, signed, and dated, IJ 1919.  

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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Iron

Ivar Johnsson for NäFveqvarn Bruk, Swedish Cast Iron Venus Rising Jardinière
Ivar Johnsson for NäFveqvarn Bruk, Swedish Cast Iron Venus Rising Jardinière

Ivar Johnsson for NäFveqvarn Bruk, Swedish Cast Iron Venus Rising Jardinière

By Nafveqvarns Bruk, Ivar Johnsson

Located in New York, NY

This is the first model designed by Ivar Johnsson for Näfveqvarns Mill in 1919. It was displayed at the World Exhibition in Paris in 1925 and was located outside the Swedish pavilion.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Ivar Johnsson Signed Wall Relief with Venus on a Half Shell, Signed 1920, Sweden
Ivar Johnsson Signed Wall Relief with Venus on a Half Shell, Signed 1920, Sweden

Ivar Johnsson Signed Wall Relief with Venus on a Half Shell, Signed 1920, Sweden

By Upsala Ekeby, Ivar Johnsson

Located in New York, NY

Ivar Johnsson (1885-1970): Wall relief depicting Venus on a half shell within an octagonal ceramic relief.

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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Ivar Johnsson satyr urn for Nafveqvarns Bruk Swedish Art Deco
Ivar Johnsson satyr urn for Nafveqvarns Bruk Swedish Art Deco

Ivar Johnsson satyr urn for Nafveqvarns Bruk Swedish Art Deco

By Nafveqvarns Bruk

Located in New York, NY

Designed in the 1920's by Ivar Johnsson for Nafveqvarns Bruk this urn produced mid-century.

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20th Century Swedish Vases

Materials

Metal

Ivar Johnsson for Näfveqvarn Bruk, Pair Swedish Case Iron Venus Rising Urns
Ivar Johnsson for Näfveqvarn Bruk, Pair Swedish Case Iron Venus Rising Urns

Ivar Johnsson for Näfveqvarn Bruk, Pair Swedish Case Iron Venus Rising Urns

By Nafveqvarns Bruk, Ivar Johnsson

Located in New York, NY

The tapering circular urn on a molded socle, mounted at the sides with scroll handles, the front with a relief of a kneeling Venus holding a robe and inscribed Venus Stiger, the back...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Planters and Jardinieres

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Iron

Ivar Johnson Sculpture Gilt Bronze, Girl's Head, 1920, Sweden
Ivar Johnson Sculpture Gilt Bronze, Girl's Head, 1920, Sweden

Ivar Johnson Sculpture Gilt Bronze, Girl's Head, 1920, Sweden

By Ivar Johnsson

Located in Lund, SE

A rare gilt bronze sculpture of girl's head by Ivar Johnson. Signed and dated 1920. The bronze is mounted on a sandstone base and comes with a pedestal of the 1920s, 97 cm high H ...

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Modern Classicism benches in cast iron by Folke Bensow
Pair of Modern Classicism benches in cast iron by Folke Bensow

Pair of Modern Classicism benches in cast iron by Folke Bensow

By Folke Bensow

Located in New York, NY

Soon, a number of progressive architects and sculptors would create designs as well, including, Ivar Johnsson, Anna Petrus, Eric Gate, Olof Hult and Uno Åhrén.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Benches

Materials

Iron

Pair Neoclassical Benches in Iron and Wood by Folke Bensow
Pair Neoclassical Benches in Iron and Wood by Folke Bensow

Pair Neoclassical Benches in Iron and Wood by Folke Bensow

Located in New York, NY

Soon, a number of progressive architects and sculptors would create designs as well, including, Ivar Johnsson, Anna Petrus, Eric Gate, Olof Hult and Uno Åhrén.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Benches

Materials

Iron

Pair neoclassical benches in iron and wood by Folke Bensow
Pair neoclassical benches in iron and wood by Folke Bensow

Pair neoclassical benches in iron and wood by Folke Bensow

Located in New York, NY

Soon, a number of progressive architects and sculptors would create designs as well, including, Ivar Johnsson, Anna Petrus, Eric Gate, Olof Hult and Uno Åhrén.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Benches

Materials

Iron

Trädgårdsmöbeln N:2 Benches in Cast Iron by Folke Bensow for Nafveqvarns Bruk
Trädgårdsmöbeln N:2 Benches in Cast Iron by Folke Bensow for Nafveqvarns Bruk

Trädgårdsmöbeln N:2 Benches in Cast Iron by Folke Bensow for Nafveqvarns Bruk

By Nafveqvarns Bruk, Folke Bensow

Located in New York, NY

Soon, a number of progressive architects and sculptors would create designs as well, including, Ivar Johnsson, Anna Petrus, Eric Gate, Olof Hult and Uno Åhrén.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Benches

Ivar Johnsson for Näfveqvarn Bruk, Pair Swedish Cast Iron Venus Rising Urns
Ivar Johnsson for Näfveqvarn Bruk, Pair Swedish Cast Iron Venus Rising Urns

Ivar Johnsson for Näfveqvarn Bruk, Pair Swedish Cast Iron Venus Rising Urns

By Nafveqvarns Bruk, Ivar Johnsson

Located in New York, NY

Ivar Johnsson for Näfveqvarn Bruk, Pair Swedish Case Iron Venus Rising Urns The tapering circular urn on a molded socle, mounted at the sides with scroll handles, the front with a re...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

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Ivar Johnsson For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ivar johnsson for your home. Frequently made of metal, iron and bronze, every ivar johnsson was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the ivar johnsson you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A ivar johnsson, designed in the Art Deco or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one ivar johnsson that is appealing in its simplicity, but Näfveqvarns Bruk and Astrid Aagesen produced versions that are worth a look.

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