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Marselis Denmark

Nils Thorsson for Aluminia "Marselis" Vase Green Glaze, Denmark 1950s
Nils Thorsson for Aluminia "Marselis" Vase Green Glaze, Denmark 1950s

Nils Thorsson for Aluminia "Marselis" Vase Green Glaze, Denmark 1950s

By Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen, Axel Salto, Saxbo, Nils Thorsson

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Danish Mid-century ceramic vase from the "Marselis" series by Nils Thorsson (1898-1975) for

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Royal Copenaghen Midcentury Nils Thorsson Ceramic Marselis Vases, Denmark 1950s
Royal Copenaghen Midcentury Nils Thorsson Ceramic Marselis Vases, Denmark 1950s

Royal Copenaghen Midcentury Nils Thorsson Ceramic Marselis Vases, Denmark 1950s

By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Marselis series, with matte blue and burgundy enamel designed by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Maroon 'Marselis' Faience Vase by Nils Thorsson Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1950s
Maroon 'Marselis' Faience Vase by Nils Thorsson Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1950s

Maroon 'Marselis' Faience Vase by Nils Thorsson Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1950s

By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson, Aluminia

Located in Malmö, SE

'Marselis' vase by Nils Thorsson (1898-1975) manufactured by Aluminia (later Royal Copenhagen) in

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Marselis bowl in ceramic by Nils Thorsson for Aluminia Royal Copenhagen, Denmark
Marselis bowl in ceramic by Nils Thorsson for Aluminia Royal Copenhagen, Denmark

Marselis bowl in ceramic by Nils Thorsson for Aluminia Royal Copenhagen, Denmark

By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson

Located in AIGNAN, FR

Ceramic cup bowl, model "Marselis", designed by Nils Thorsson for the Danish manufacturer Alumina

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Mid-20th Century Danish Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Huge Nils Thorsson Marselis Vase by Aluminia with Turquoise Glaze, Denmark 1960s
Huge Nils Thorsson Marselis Vase by Aluminia with Turquoise Glaze, Denmark 1960s

Huge Nils Thorsson Marselis Vase by Aluminia with Turquoise Glaze, Denmark 1960s

By Axel Salto, Nils Thorsson, Saxbo, Aluminia

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Huge ceramic Marselis vase by Nils Thorsson (1898-1975) manufactured by Aluminia in Copenhagen

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

A set of ceramic MARSELIS trays by Nils Thorsson for Aluminia, 1950s, Denmark
A set of ceramic MARSELIS trays by Nils Thorsson for Aluminia, 1950s, Denmark

A set of ceramic MARSELIS trays by Nils Thorsson for Aluminia, 1950s, Denmark

By Aluminia, Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen

Located in Værløse, DK

A set of ceramic trays / bowls designed ny Nils Thorsson in the 1950s for Alumina Denmark. The set

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Vintage 1950s Danish Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Nils Thorsson Glazed Blue Marselis Vase for Aluminia, 1950s
Nils Thorsson Glazed Blue Marselis Vase for Aluminia, 1950s

Nils Thorsson Glazed Blue Marselis Vase for Aluminia, 1950s

By Nils Thorsson

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Large drop shaped Ceramic vase designed by Nils Thorsson and manufactured by Aluminia in Denmark

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Nils Thorsson Scandinavian Marselis Ceramic Vase for Royal Copenaghen, 1950s
Nils Thorsson Scandinavian Marselis Ceramic Vase for Royal Copenaghen, 1950s

Nils Thorsson Scandinavian Marselis Ceramic Vase for Royal Copenaghen, 1950s

By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Ceramic scandinavian vase serie “Marselis” designed by Danish artist Nils Thorsson for Royal

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Antique 1650s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Nils Thorsson Scandinavian Marselis Ceramic Bowl for Royal Copenaghen, 1950s
Nils Thorsson Scandinavian Marselis Ceramic Bowl for Royal Copenaghen, 1950s

Nils Thorsson Scandinavian Marselis Ceramic Bowl for Royal Copenaghen, 1950s

$226Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.58 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in

Nils Thorsson Scandinavian Marselis Ceramic Bowl for Royal Copenaghen, 1950s

By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Scandinavian ceramic “Marselis” ashtray bowl series designed by Danish artist Nils Thorsson for

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Antique 1650s Danish Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Nils Thorsson Scandinavian Marselis Ceramic Bowl for Royal Copenaghen, 1950s
Nils Thorsson Scandinavian Marselis Ceramic Bowl for Royal Copenaghen, 1950s

Nils Thorsson Scandinavian Marselis Ceramic Bowl for Royal Copenaghen, 1950s

By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Danish ceramic “Marselis” vase bowl serie designed by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenaghen, 1950s

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Antique 1650s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Nils Thorsson for Aluminia Royal Copenhagen "Marselis" Huge Vase Brown, 1950s
Nils Thorsson for Aluminia Royal Copenhagen "Marselis" Huge Vase Brown, 1950s

Nils Thorsson for Aluminia Royal Copenhagen "Marselis" Huge Vase Brown, 1950s

By Nils Thorsson, Arne Bang, Aluminia, Sigvard Bernadotte, Royal Copenhagen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Very rare large "Marselis" vase by Nils Thorsson for the ceramic manufacturer Aluminia, later

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1950s Nils Thorsson Small Green Faience Marselis Bowl Royal Copenhagen
1950s Nils Thorsson Small Green Faience Marselis Bowl Royal Copenhagen

1950s Nils Thorsson Small Green Faience Marselis Bowl Royal Copenhagen

By Nils Thorsson, Aluminia

Located in Knebel, DK

A small light green Nils Thorsson decorative vintage textured Aluminia / Royal Copenhagen Marselis

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Faience

1950s Nils Thorsson Red Faience Marselis Vase, Aluminia / Royal Copenhagen
1950s Nils Thorsson Red Faience Marselis Vase, Aluminia / Royal Copenhagen

1950s Nils Thorsson Red Faience Marselis Vase, Aluminia / Royal Copenhagen

By Nils Thorsson, Aluminia

Located in Knebel, DK

A small red Niels Thorsson decorative vintage textured Aluminia / Royal Copenhagen faience Marselis

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Faience

Nils Thorsson for Aluminia, "Marselis" Faience Bowl with Geometric Pattern
Nils Thorsson for Aluminia, "Marselis" Faience Bowl with Geometric Pattern

Nils Thorsson for Aluminia, "Marselis" Faience Bowl with Geometric Pattern

Located in København, Copenhagen

Nils Thorsson for Aluminia. "Marselis" faience bowl with a geometric pattern in beautiful oxblood

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Faience

1950s Nils Thorsson Yellow Faience Marselis Vase Aluminia Royal Copenhagen
1950s Nils Thorsson Yellow Faience Marselis Vase Aluminia Royal Copenhagen

1950s Nils Thorsson Yellow Faience Marselis Vase Aluminia Royal Copenhagen

By Nils Thorsson, Aluminia

Located in Knebel, DK

Marselis vase #2633 from the 1950´s. Good vintage condition with minor craquelure.  

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Faience

Nils Thorsson for Aluminia, "Marselis" Faience Vase with Geometric Pattern
Nils Thorsson for Aluminia, "Marselis" Faience Vase with Geometric Pattern

Nils Thorsson for Aluminia, "Marselis" Faience Vase with Geometric Pattern

Located in København, Copenhagen

Nils Thorsson for Aluminia. "Marselis" faience vase with geometric pattern in beautiful ox blood

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen "Marselis" Large Square Dish Brown, 1950s
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen "Marselis" Large Square Dish Brown, 1950s

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen "Marselis" Large Square Dish Brown, 1950s

By Royal Copenhagen, Aluminia, Nils Thorsson

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Large ceramic "Marselis" dish by Nils Thorsson for the ceramic manufacturer Aluminia, later

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Nils Thorsson Marselis Vase for Aluminia Royal Copenhagen Maroon Brown 1950 DK
Nils Thorsson Marselis Vase for Aluminia Royal Copenhagen Maroon Brown 1950 DK

Nils Thorsson Marselis Vase for Aluminia Royal Copenhagen Maroon Brown 1950 DK

By Nils Thorsson, Axel Salto, Saxbo, Arne Bang, Aluminia

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Marselis vase by Nils Thorsson (1898-1975) manufactured by Aluminia later Royal Copenhagen in

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Set of Two Nils Thorsson Yellow Faience Marselis Vase Aluminia Royal Copenhagen
Set of Two Nils Thorsson Yellow Faience Marselis Vase Aluminia Royal Copenhagen

Set of Two Nils Thorsson Yellow Faience Marselis Vase Aluminia Royal Copenhagen

By Nils Thorsson, Aluminia

Located in Krefeld, DE

1950s small and larger light yellow Niels Thorsson Aluminia Royal Copenhagen faience Marselis vases

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Faience

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, Square, Creme Glazed Ceramic Vase, c. 1950
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, Square, Creme Glazed Ceramic Vase, c. 1950

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, Square, Creme Glazed Ceramic Vase, c. 1950

By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen

Located in New York, NY

and glazed in cream . Marked: Marselis, Denmark, A with triple waves and "NT" cipher, Numbered 2646.

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Early 20th Century Danish Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

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Collection of Marselis Bowls by Nils Thorsson, Danish, circa 1955
Collection of Marselis Bowls by Nils Thorsson, Danish, circa 1955

Collection of Marselis Bowls by Nils Thorsson, Danish, circa 1955

By Nils Thorsson

Located in Southampton, NY

leaf pattern covered in seafoam matte glaze. Marked "Marselis" and Nils Thorsson's cipher. Royal

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Vintage 1950s Danish Decorative Bowls

Materials

Earthenware

Marselis Seafoam Bowl with Leaf Ornament, Danish circa 1960s
Marselis Seafoam Bowl with Leaf Ornament, Danish circa 1960s

Marselis Seafoam Bowl with Leaf Ornament, Danish circa 1960s

By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen

Located in Southampton, NY

. Danish, circa 1960s. Uncommon ornament.

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pottery

'Marselis' Porcelain Bowl by Nils Thorsson for Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen
'Marselis' Porcelain Bowl by Nils Thorsson for Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen

'Marselis' Porcelain Bowl by Nils Thorsson for Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen

By Aluminia, Nils Thorsson

Located in London, GB

. In very good vintage condition. Marked: 'Marselis Denmark', production model 2643. A video clip of

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

'Marselis' Vase by Nils Thorsson for Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen, circa 1960s
'Marselis' Vase by Nils Thorsson for Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen, circa 1960s

'Marselis' Vase by Nils Thorsson for Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen, circa 1960s

By Aluminia, Nils Thorsson

Located in London, GB

commensurate with age. On the base appears: 'Marselis / Denmark' with production number 2631 and monogram of

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

“Marselis” cup by Nils Thorsson
“Marselis” cup by Nils Thorsson

“Marselis” cup by Nils Thorsson

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H 3.35 in Dm 5.91 in

“Marselis” cup by Nils Thorsson

By Nils Thorsson

Located in PARIS, FR

This Danish ceramic bowl/cup decorated with blue floral motifs is a typical work of the ceramist

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Nils Thorsson Marselis Maroon Glazed Ceramic Bowl
Nils Thorsson Marselis Maroon Glazed Ceramic Bowl

Nils Thorsson Marselis Maroon Glazed Ceramic Bowl

Located in Chicago, IL

Nils Thorsson 'Marselis" maroon glazed bowl, elegant and delicate, incised under the glaze for

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Vintage 1950s Danish Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Nils Thorsson Scandinavian Marselis Ceramic Bowl for Royal Copenhagen
Nils Thorsson Scandinavian Marselis Ceramic Bowl for Royal Copenhagen

Nils Thorsson Scandinavian Marselis Ceramic Bowl for Royal Copenhagen

By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson

Located in San Diego, CA

Danish ceramic “Marselis” vase bowl series designed by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, circa

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pottery

Aluminia. "Marselis" large faience vase with groove design. Mid-20th C.
Aluminia. "Marselis" large faience vase with groove design. Mid-20th C.

Aluminia. "Marselis" large faience vase with groove design. Mid-20th C.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Aluminia. "Marselis" large faience vase with groove design. Mid-20th C. Organically shaped faience

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Faience

Nils Thorsson Marselis Scandinavian Ceramic Bowl for Royal Copenaghen, 1950s
Nils Thorsson Marselis Scandinavian Ceramic Bowl for Royal Copenaghen, 1950s

Nils Thorsson Marselis Scandinavian Ceramic Bowl for Royal Copenaghen, 1950s

By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Scandinavian ceramic “Marselis” serie bowl designed by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenaghen, marked

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Antique 1650s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Nils Thorsson for Aluminia, "Marselis" Faience Bowl with Geometric Pattern
Nils Thorsson for Aluminia, "Marselis" Faience Bowl with Geometric Pattern

Nils Thorsson for Aluminia, "Marselis" Faience Bowl with Geometric Pattern

Located in København, Copenhagen

Nils Thorsson for Aluminia. "Marselis" faience vase with geometric pattern in beautiful blue glaze

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Faience

Nils Thorsson for Aluminia, "Marselis" Faience Bowl with Geometric Pattern
Nils Thorsson for Aluminia, "Marselis" Faience Bowl with Geometric Pattern

Nils Thorsson for Aluminia, "Marselis" Faience Bowl with Geometric Pattern

Located in København, Copenhagen

Nils Thorsson for Aluminia. "Marselis" faience bowl with a geometric pattern in the beautiful

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Faience

Nils Thorsson for Aluminia. "Marselis" faience vase in deep blue glaze.
Nils Thorsson for Aluminia. "Marselis" faience vase in deep blue glaze.

Nils Thorsson for Aluminia. "Marselis" faience vase in deep blue glaze.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Nils Thorsson for Aluminia. "Marselis" faience vase in deep blue glaze with stylized pattern. Model

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Faience

1950s Marselis Series Vase 2631 by Nils Thorsson for Aluminia Royal Copenhagen
1950s Marselis Series Vase 2631 by Nils Thorsson for Aluminia Royal Copenhagen

1950s Marselis Series Vase 2631 by Nils Thorsson for Aluminia Royal Copenhagen

By Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

A lovely 1950s blue ceramic Marselis vase Model 2631 by Nils Thorsson in a bulbous teardrop form

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Marselis Porcelain Bowl by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark
Marselis Porcelain Bowl by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark

Marselis Porcelain Bowl by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark

By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson

Located in London, GB

age. Marked: 'Marselis Denmark', production model 2635. Short video of the item is available upon

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Royal Copenhagen Marselis Vase by Nils Thorsson
Midcentury Royal Copenhagen Marselis Vase by Nils Thorsson

Midcentury Royal Copenhagen Marselis Vase by Nils Thorsson

By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage textured Aluminia or Royal Copenhagen decorative Marselis vase #2648 by Nils Thorsson

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Vintage 1950s Danish Vases

Materials

Pottery

Nils Thorsson Pale Yellow Marselis Vase for Aluminia, 1950s
Nils Thorsson Pale Yellow Marselis Vase for Aluminia, 1950s

Nils Thorsson Pale Yellow Marselis Vase for Aluminia, 1950s

By Nils Thorsson

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Ceramic/Faience vase designed by Nils Thorsson and manufactured by Aluminia in Denmark during the

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Faience

Nils Thorsson Scandinavian Marselis Ceramic Set for Royal Copenaghen, 1950s
Nils Thorsson Scandinavian Marselis Ceramic Set for Royal Copenaghen, 1950s

Nils Thorsson Scandinavian Marselis Ceramic Set for Royal Copenaghen, 1950s

By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Scandinavian midcentury modern design ceramic set serie “Marselis” designed by danish artist Nils

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

1950s Nils Thorsson Yellow Faience Marselis Vase Aluminia/Royal Copenhagen
1950s Nils Thorsson Yellow Faience Marselis Vase Aluminia/Royal Copenhagen

1950s Nils Thorsson Yellow Faience Marselis Vase Aluminia/Royal Copenhagen

By Aluminia, Nils Thorsson

Located in Knebel, DK

Marselis vase #2645 from the 1950s. Good vintage condition with minor craquelure. The vases in

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Faience

Nils Thorsson for Aluminia Royal Copenhagen "Marselis" Huge Vase Brown, 1950s
Nils Thorsson for Aluminia Royal Copenhagen "Marselis" Huge Vase Brown, 1950s

Nils Thorsson for Aluminia Royal Copenhagen "Marselis" Huge Vase Brown, 1950s

By Sigvard Bernadotte, Aluminia, Nils Thorsson, Arne Bang, Royal Copenhagen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Very rare large "Marselis" vase by Nils Thorsson for the ceramic manufacturer Aluminia, later

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Nils Thorsson Marselis Vase for Aluminia Royal Copenhagen Maroon Brown 1950 DK
Nils Thorsson Marselis Vase for Aluminia Royal Copenhagen Maroon Brown 1950 DK

Nils Thorsson Marselis Vase for Aluminia Royal Copenhagen Maroon Brown 1950 DK

By Nils Thorsson, Aluminia, Arne Bang, Axel Salto, Saxbo

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Marselis vase by Nils Thorsson (1898-1975) manufactured by Aluminia later Royal Copenhagen in

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Celadon glazed ceramic Lamp by Nils Thorsson
Celadon glazed ceramic Lamp by Nils Thorsson

Celadon glazed ceramic Lamp by Nils Thorsson

Located in New York, NY

: Marselis, Denmark, A with triple waves and "NT" cipher, Numbered “ 2649”

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Vintage 1950s Danish Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Nils Thorsson Marselis Vase by Aluminia Faience / Royal Copenhagen
Nils Thorsson Marselis Vase by Aluminia Faience / Royal Copenhagen

Nils Thorsson Marselis Vase by Aluminia Faience / Royal Copenhagen

By Nils Thorsson

Located in New York, NY

parallel wavy lines, below that the word “DENMARK” with a small letter “u” above the letter K which is the

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Nils Thorsson "Marselis" Series Porcelain Low Bowl for Royal Copenhagen
Nils Thorsson "Marselis" Series Porcelain Low Bowl for Royal Copenhagen

Nils Thorsson "Marselis" Series Porcelain Low Bowl for Royal Copenhagen

By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson

Located in Providence, RI

Nils Thorsson "Marselis" series porcelain low bowl in a brilliant blue for Royal Copenhagen

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

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Marselis Denmark For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the marselis Denmark you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each marselis Denmark for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, earthenware and faience. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect marselis Denmark — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right marselis Denmark, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one marselis Denmark that is appealing in its simplicity, but Nils Thorsson, Aluminia and Royal Copenhagen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Marselis Denmark?

Prices for a marselis Denmark can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $200 and can go as high as $706, while the average can fetch as much as $310.

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