Handmade ceramic desk lamp from Norwegian artist Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Handcrafted desk lamp by Norwegian ceramic artist Johanne Birkeland, aka Jossolini. This unique
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Large handcrafted candleholder by Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Handcrafted candleholder made my Norwegian ceramic artist Jossolini, aka Johanne Birkeland
Ceramic
Handmade ceramic lamp base by Norwegian artist Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Handcrafted ceramic table lamp by Norwegian artist Jossolini, aka Johanne Birkeland. All her works
Ceramic
Hand crafted table lamp by Norwegian artist Jossolini.
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Unique ceramic table lamp by Norwegian artist Jossolini, aka Johanne Birkeland. The lamp is built
Ceramic
Unique handcrafted table lamp by ceramic artist Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Handcrafted table lamp by Norwegian artist Johanne Birkeland. Birkeland works under the artist
Ceramic
Dotted table lamp by Norwegian artist Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Dotted statement piece by Norwegian artist Johanne Birkeland. The lamp is made using traditional
Ceramic
Handmade twin lamps by Norwegian artist Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Ceramic twin lamps handcrafted by Norwegian artist Johanne Birkeland, aka Jossolini. Both lamps
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Ceramic desk lamp made by Norwegian artist Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Handmade ceramic desk lamp by Norwegian artist Jossolini, aka Johanne Birkeland. Both the lamp
Ceramic
Ceramic art piece by Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Art piece by Norwegian ceramic artist Johanne Birkeland. Birkeland works under the artist name
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Ceramic table lamp my ceramic artist Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Handcrafted ceramic table lamp by Norwegian artist Jossolini, aka Johanne Birkeland. All her works
Ceramic
Unique candle holder by Norwegian artist Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
This unique candle holder is handcrafted by the Norwegian artist Johanne Birkeland, who works under
Ceramic
Handcrafted ceramic desk lamp by Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
This statement desk lamp is handmade by ceramic artist Johanne Birkeland. Birkeland works under
Ceramic
Handmade ceramic desk lamp by Norwegian artist Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Handcrafted desk lamp by Norwegian artist Johanne Birkeland. Both the lamp base and the lampshade
Ceramic
Dotted ceramic art piece by Norwegian artist Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Hand thrown and altered ceramic vase by ceramic artist Johanne Birkeland. Birkeland, who works
Ceramic
Handmade ceramic table lamp by Norwegian artist Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
A statement piece designed and handcrafted by ceramic artist Johanne Birkeland who works under the
Ceramic
Handmade ceramic table lamp by Norwegian artist Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
An art piece designed and handcrafted by ceramic artist Johanne Birkeland who works under the
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H 22.84 in W 11.42 in D 4.73 in
Crafted by hand: ceramic table lamp by Norwegian artist Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
A statement piece designed and handcrafted by ceramic artist Johanne Birkeland who works under the
Ceramic
Murano Chandelier Original Palmette, Pink Glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Luxury and GENUINE Murano Glass chandelier. HAND MADE IN MURANO. It made by 58 Murano pink glasses in a gold metal frame. The chandelier has also a Murano glass ball in the end of t...
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Navagero Murano Glass Mirror
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Milan, IT
Bold yet feminine, this exceptional mirror handcrafted by Venetian master glassmakers will be a splendid focal point in classic or eclectic decors. The indented frame in golden cryst...
Murano Glass
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with leather wrapped flexible arm and a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. ...
Brass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Travertine Pet Bowl Set Rectangle
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Unique and Stunning Pet bowl made of travertine stone. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are a study in sculptural simplicity. Natural variations in the sto...
Travertine
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Jindřich Halabala, Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
$2,360 / item
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
Wood
$2,530 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$7,131 / item
H 18.12 in Dm 11.82 in
Josef Frank Fabric /Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstaette Table Lamp, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
An extremely elaborate table lamp in the famous Hoffmann design from the 1920s. chased/hammered brass, the hand-sewn fabric-shades with colorful designs by Josef Frank, WW-Modell Nr ...
Brass
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$2,852
H 55.12 in Dm 25.6 in
Three-Tier Murano Glass Tube Chandelier - 48 green GLASSES - Mid-century modern
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 48 large green glass tubes in a star shape. The glasses have a beauti...
Blown Glass
$1,895
H 33.25 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Expertly Restored - Arthur Jacobs Model-1695 Lamp for Modeline of CA
By Arthur Jacobs, Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer Arthur Jacobs Manufacturer Modeline Dimensions 33.25in H x 7.50in W x 7.50in D Lamp Shade: 24in H x 10in W ________________________________________ Transforming a piece o...
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Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Raisins' Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique Opalescent glass 'raisins' vase, with blue stained details. This pattern features deep relief grape bunches, hanging from vines. Stenciled makers mark, 'R LALIQUE FRANCE...
Glass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Bubble Bowl in Clear and Marbled Aqua Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Bubble Bowl is handmade in clear resin with aqua marbled texture. Its modern, fun and unique design makes it a statement piece and can be used as decor or as a fruit platter. De...
Resin
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.