Brutalist Lidded Bronze Box by Kaj Blomqvist, Finland, 1960s
By Paul Evans, Kaj Blomquist
Located in Malmö, SE
A stunning brutalist lidded bronze box with amazing patina. Designed by Kaj Blomqvist and made by
Bronze
$1,687
H 5.91 in W 2.96 in D 2.37 in
Brutalist Bronze Vase by Kaj Blomqvist for Rakennusvaline, Finland, 1960s
By Paul Evans, Kaj Blomquist
Located in Malmö, SE
A stunning Brutalist / Scandinavian Modern bronze vase with amazing patina. Designed by Kaj
Bronze
Set of two bronze vases by Kaj Blomqvist, Finland, 1960s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Brutalist bronze vases designed by Kaj Blomqvist. Produced in Finland by Rakennusvaline during the
Bronze
Vintage Finnish Glass Vase by Kaj Blomqvist for Kumela
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large glass vase by Kaj Blomqvist for Kumela, Finland. The vase has a gradient from green to
Glass
$600 / set
H 7.88 in W 4.34 in D 1.97 in
Kaj Blomqvist for Kumela, Five Mouth-Blown Art Glass Vases, Finnish Design, 1970
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kaj Blomqvist for Kumela. Five mouth-blown art glass vases in dark and orange shades. Finnish
Art Glass
$251Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.05 in Dm 4.33 in
Vintage Finnish Art Glass Vase by Kaj Blomqvist for Humppila, Finland
By Kaj Blomquist, Humppila
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A lovely rather large vintage glass vase made by talented Kaj Blomqvist known as “Malja”, Humppila
Glass
Vase, Kai Blomqvist, Kumela, 1960's
By Kaj Blomquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Kai Blomqvist vase. Glass, made for Kumela, Finland 1960/70's. Signed and marked Kumela. Good
Glass
$1,088
H 6.7 in Dm 8.47 in
Mid-Century Modern Heavy Art Glass Bowl with Tree Design Kai Blomqvist Kumela
By Kaj Blomquist, Oy Kumela
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Heavy Art Glass Bowl with Tree Design by Kai Blomqvist for Kumela, Finland
Glass
$1,209
H 8.47 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Mid-Century Modern Heavy Art Glass Vase by Kai Blomqvist Kumela Finland 1970s
By Kaj Blomquist, Oy Kumela
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Heavy Art Glass Vase by Kai Blomqvist Kumela Finland 1970s The vase is signed
Glass
Kaj Blomqvist, Candlesticks, Silver
By Kaj Blomquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of candlesticks in silver, designed by Kaj Blomqvist for Kultakeskus Tavastehus, Finland
Silver
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H 6 in W 6 in D 6 in
Vintage Finnish Design Kumela Liepukka 4608 Signed Kaj Blomqvist Scandinavian
By Kaj Blomquist
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Finnish design glass bowl from 1970s "Liepukka 4608" Hand etched / Signed by Kaj
Art Glass
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H 3 in Dm 10.75 in
Kai Bloomqvist Scandinavian Modern Patinated Cast Bronze Bowl, Finland, 1970's
By Kaj Blomquist
Located in New York, NY
Kaj Blomquist cast bronze bowl on three legs with oxidized patina. Signed “Kaj Blomqvist”, Finland
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Bronze Bowl by Kaj Blomqvist
Located in London, GB
Textural bronze cast bowl on three legs with nice oxidized patina, signed Kaj Blomqvist, Finland.
Bronze
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H 6 in W 6 in D 6 in
Kaj Blomqvist Art Glass Vase, Modernist Scandinavian Studio Ice Glass Vessel
By Kaj Blomquist
Located in Decatur, GA
Vintage Finnish design art glass bowl from 1970s. "Liepukka 4608" Hand etched / Signed by Kaj
Glass, Art Glass
Handmade Ceramic Vase #606 in Olive Glaze with Olive Cotton Fringe Details
By Karen Gayle Tinney
Located in Proctorsville, VT
Vase #606 by Karen Gayle Tinney A petite vase perfectly sized to stand alone in a small space or act as a companion to a larger piece. Each vase is formed by hand, making every piec...
Ceramic, Cotton
Mid Century Beautifully Variegated Travertine 1980s Pedestal
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern Italian travertine pedastal. With chamfered panels to each side, a rich variegation to the stone, and a smooth polished surface. This piece will certainly c...
Travertine
$495 / set
H 7.4 in W 5 in D 4.3 in
Marshall Studios Gordan Jane Martz Tile Walnut Bookends Mid Century
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Iconic walnut and ceramic tile plinth bookends, designed by Jane and Gordon Martz of Marshall Studios. 1960s. One retains the original production sticker. The thickness of the walnut...
Metal
Brass Vase from Lars Holmström Arvika, 1950s
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful vase by Lars Holmström, produced in his own workshop in Arvika, Sweden, ca 1950's. Made of brass.
Brass
$220 / item
H 12 in Dm 4 in
Handmade Ceramic Vase #504 in Satin Yellow with Marigold Cotton Braid and Fringe
By Karen Gayle Tinney
Located in Proctorsville, VT
Vase #504 by Karen Gayle Tinney A fan-favorite since its introduction in 2018, this versatile vase functions equally as a sculptural object and a vessel for flowers. Hand formed st...
Ceramic, Cotton
Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition, with a few light scratches. Stamped 'BRONS' and makers mark.
Bronze
'Paprika' Ceramic Vases (3) by Anna-Lisa Thomson - Upsala Ekeby, Sweden
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Utrecht, NL
Impressive and rare set of 3 vintage ceramic 'Paprika' (peppers) vases by Swedish designer Anna-Lisa Thomson (1905-1952). Dark brown ceramic vases, worked with Sgraffito technique ...
Ceramic
Art Deco Mahogany Vanity Dresser With Mirror
By Beautility
Located in Pasadena, TX
An Art Deco vanity made by Beautility featuring beautifully grained mahogany and a stylish flowing design. The dresser comprises of mirror, two large drawers,a jewelery drawer and t...
Mahogany
Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Art Deco / Swedish Grace. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition, with a few light scratches. Stamped 'BRO...
Bronze
Desk-Dressing Table and Stool by Vittorio Valabrega, Italy, 1930s
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in San Francisco, CA
A beautiful desk-dressing table and stool set by Vittorio Valabrega, circa 1930s. Crafted from rich walnut and carefully restored, revealing the natural warmth and grain of the wood,...
Upholstery, Walnut
Hand-Thrown Ceramic Vase, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Hand-Thrown Ceramic Vase, 20th Century. Signed to the bottom.
Ceramic
$338
H 6.7 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in
OCEAN BLUE terracotta CUORECARPENITE VASE UNIQUE PIECE NO LONGER IN PRODUCTION
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Oceano vase from the discontinued "The Titans" Collections, created as the first prototype piece by the author, yours truly. Made completely by hand with lathe technique and blue ter...
Terracotta
$6,654
H 18.9 in Dm 14.18 in
Rare Swedish Modern Table Lamp by Erik Tidstrand for NK, Model 29595, 1930s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Erik Tidstrand
Located in Forserum, SE
A striking example of Swedish modern design, this rare table lamp, model 29595, was designed by Erik Tidstrand for the prestigious department store Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) in the lat...
Brass, Steel
Peruvian Pyrite Specimen with Cubic Crystals, Mounted Display
Located in New York, NY
Custom Mounted Pyrite Cluster from Peru, 8.75" H — This striking natural pyrite specimen, sourced from the mineral-rich regions of Peru, features a dense formation of interlocking cu...
Pyrite
Edward Wormley Long John Shelf for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Long John Shelf can be used as shelf or console. Walnut wood with great sapwood striped details.
Walnut
Midcentury Round Box in Murano Glass by Tommaso Barbi, Italy 1970s
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury wonderful round box in murano glass by Tommaso Barbi. Made in Italy in the 1970s. This item is a wonderful addition to every modern home.
Glass, Murano Glass
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