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2 Miniature Ceramic Vessles / Vases - Höganäs Sweden
2 Miniature Ceramic Vessles / Vases - Höganäs Sweden

2 Miniature Ceramic Vessles / Vases - Höganäs Sweden

By John Andersson, Höganäs Keramik

Located in Stockholm, SE

2 miniature ceramic vessles designed at Höganäs in Sweden probably in the 1960s. They are 6.5 cm

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Collection of Miniature Ceramic Pieces from Höganäs, Sweden
Collection of Miniature Ceramic Pieces from Höganäs, Sweden

Collection of Miniature Ceramic Pieces from Höganäs, Sweden

$280Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 2.56 in Dm 1.19 in

Collection of Miniature Ceramic Pieces from Höganäs, Sweden

By John Andersson, Höganäs Keramik

Located in Stockholm, SE

Wonderful collection of miniature ceramics. These ones are the work of John Andersson, signed ”JA

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Collection of 27 miniature vessels - John Andersson - Höganäs
Large Collection of 27 miniature vessels - John Andersson - Höganäs

Large Collection of 27 miniature vessels - John Andersson - Höganäs

By Höganäs Keramik, John Andersson

Located in Stockholm, SE

at Höganäs about 1950s. The tallest one is 9 cm (3.6") and the smallest one is 1.5 cm (0.6") tall

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Set of Three John Andersson Miniature Vases Höganäs Sweden 1960s Stoneware Vase
Set of Three John Andersson Miniature Vases Höganäs Sweden 1960s Stoneware Vase

Set of Three John Andersson Miniature Vases Höganäs Sweden 1960s Stoneware Vase

By Höganäs Keramik, John Andersson

Located in Basel, BS

Set of three John Andersson miniature vases and vessel for Höganäs ceramic manufacturer in Sweden

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

John Andersson for Höganäs, Miniature Ceramic Vase
John Andersson for Höganäs, Miniature Ceramic Vase

John Andersson for Höganäs, Miniature Ceramic Vase

Located in København, Copenhagen

John Andersson for Höganäs. Miniature ceramic vase. Measures: 7 x 6.5 cm. In perfect condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Swedish mid-century miniature vase by Gunnar Borg for Höganäs
Swedish mid-century miniature vase by Gunnar Borg for Höganäs

Swedish mid-century miniature vase by Gunnar Borg for Höganäs

By Gunnar Borg

Located in Lidköping, SE

Gunnar Borg started his career in 1940 with Andersson & Johansson in Höganäs at age 14. He stayed

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Collection of 23 Miniature John Andersson Pottery Vessels for Hoganas of Sweden
Collection of 23 Miniature John Andersson Pottery Vessels for Hoganas of Sweden

Collection of 23 Miniature John Andersson Pottery Vessels for Hoganas of Sweden

By John Andersson

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A wonderful set of 23 miniature stoneware pottery vessels by John Andersson for Hoganas. These date

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Vases

Materials

Pottery

John Andersson for Höganäs, Sweden. Set of five unique miniature ceramic vases
John Andersson for Höganäs, Sweden. Set of five unique miniature ceramic vases

John Andersson for Höganäs, Sweden. Set of five unique miniature ceramic vases

Located in København, Copenhagen

John Andersson for Höganäs, Sweden. A set of five unique miniature ceramic vases in various shapes

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 3 Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Bowls
Set of 3 Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Bowls

Set of 3 Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Bowls

$808Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 0.79 in W 1.58 in D 1.58 in

Set of 3 Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Bowls

By John Andersson, Höganäs Keramik

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

cm Depth 2.5 cm This set of 3 miniature bowls was designed by John Andersson for the Swedish

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Pair of Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Wenge Stoneware Vases
Pair of Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Wenge Stoneware Vases

Pair of Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Wenge Stoneware Vases

$712Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 3.35 in W 0.99 in D 0.99 in

Pair of Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Wenge Stoneware Vases

By John Andersson, Höganäs Keramik

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

of 2 miniature vases was designed by John Andersson for the Swedish manufacture Höganäs Keramik

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

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Collection of Eight Miniatures by John Andersson for Höganäs
Collection of Eight Miniatures by John Andersson for Höganäs

Collection of Eight Miniatures by John Andersson for Höganäs

By John Andersson

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Collection of eight Miniatures by John Andersson for Höganäs Measures: 2.5 cm, 7 cm Two vases got

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

John Andersson for Höganäs, Four Miniature Vases
John Andersson for Höganäs, Four Miniature Vases

John Andersson for Höganäs, Four Miniature Vases

Located in København, Copenhagen

John Andersson for Höganäs, four miniature vases. Signed, JA (John Andersson) In perfect

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Collection of Höganäs, Sweden and Others Miniature Vases
Collection of Höganäs, Sweden and Others Miniature Vases

Collection of Höganäs, Sweden and Others Miniature Vases

Located in København, Copenhagen

Collection of Höganäs, Sweden and others miniature vases, a total of 9. Signed, JA (John Andersson

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

John Andersson for Höganäs, Sweden. Two miniature bowls and two miniature birds
John Andersson for Höganäs, Sweden. Two miniature bowls and two miniature birds

John Andersson for Höganäs, Sweden. Two miniature bowls and two miniature birds

Located in København, Copenhagen

John Andersson for Höganäs, Sweden. Two miniature bowls and two miniature birds in ceramic. From

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Collection of Höganäs Miniature Vases, a Total of Seven Pieces
Collection of Höganäs Miniature Vases, a Total of Seven Pieces

Collection of Höganäs Miniature Vases, a Total of Seven Pieces

Located in København, Copenhagen

Collection of Höganäs miniature vases, a total of seven pieces. Signed, JA (John Andersson

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Pottery

Collection of HöGanäS Miniature Ceramic Vases, a Total of Five
Collection of HöGanäS Miniature Ceramic Vases, a Total of Five

Collection of HöGanäS Miniature Ceramic Vases, a Total of Five

Located in København, Copenhagen

Collection of Höganäs miniature ceramic vases, a total of five, Sweden, circa 1980. Signed

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Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Pottery

Höganäs, Collection of Four Pairs of Miniature Clogs in Ceramic, 1970s
Höganäs, Collection of Four Pairs of Miniature Clogs in Ceramic, 1970s

Höganäs, Collection of Four Pairs of Miniature Clogs in Ceramic, 1970s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Höganäs, Collection of four pairs of miniature clogs in ceramic, 1970s. in very good condition

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

John Andersson for Höganäs and others. Collection of 6 miniature figures
John Andersson for Höganäs and others. Collection of 6 miniature figures

John Andersson for Höganäs and others. Collection of 6 miniature figures

Located in København, Copenhagen

John Andersson for Höganäs and others. Collection of 6 miniature figures in ceramic. Birds, turtles

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Collection of Höganäs Miniature Vases and Bowls, a Total of Five
Collection of Höganäs Miniature Vases and Bowls, a Total of Five

Collection of Höganäs Miniature Vases and Bowls, a Total of Five

Located in København, Copenhagen

Collection of Höganäs miniature vases and bowls, a total of five. Signed, JA (John Andersson

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Pottery

Collection Höganäs Miniature Vases and Bowls, a Total of Five Pieces
Collection Höganäs Miniature Vases and Bowls, a Total of Five Pieces

Collection Höganäs Miniature Vases and Bowls, a Total of Five Pieces

Located in København, Copenhagen

Collection Höganäs miniature vases and bowls, a total of five pieces. Sweden, late 20 century

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Pottery

John Andersson for Höganäs, 10 Miniature Vases in Glazed Ceramics, 1970s
John Andersson for Höganäs, 10 Miniature Vases in Glazed Ceramics, 1970s

John Andersson for Höganäs, 10 Miniature Vases in Glazed Ceramics, 1970s

Located in København, Copenhagen

John Andersson for Höganäs. 10 miniature vases in glazed ceramics. 1970s. Largest vase measures

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

John Andersson for Höganäs et al. Three unique miniatures in ceramics.
John Andersson for Höganäs et al. Three unique miniatures in ceramics.

John Andersson for Höganäs et al. Three unique miniatures in ceramics.

Located in København, Copenhagen

John Andersson (1899-1969) for Höganäs and an unknown Swedish ceramic artist. Three unique

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

John Andersson for Höganäs, Sweden. Collection of six miniature ceramic vases
John Andersson for Höganäs, Sweden. Collection of six miniature ceramic vases

John Andersson for Höganäs, Sweden. Collection of six miniature ceramic vases

Located in København, Copenhagen

John Andersson for Höganäs, Sweden. A collection of six unique miniature ceramic vases in

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Collection of Höganäs, Sweden and Others Miniature Vases, a Total of 8
Collection of Höganäs, Sweden and Others Miniature Vases, a Total of 8

Collection of Höganäs, Sweden and Others Miniature Vases, a Total of 8

Located in København, Copenhagen

Collection of Höganäs, Sweden and others miniature vases, a total of 8. Signed, JA (John Andersson

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Collection of Höganäs, Sweden and Others Miniature Vases, a Total of 7
Collection of Höganäs, Sweden and Others Miniature Vases, a Total of 7

Collection of Höganäs, Sweden and Others Miniature Vases, a Total of 7

Located in København, Copenhagen

Collection of Höganäs, Sweden and others miniature vases, a total of 7. Signed, JA (John Andersson

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Collection of Höganäs, Sweden and Others Miniature Vases, a Total of Seven
Collection of Höganäs, Sweden and Others Miniature Vases, a Total of Seven

Collection of Höganäs, Sweden and Others Miniature Vases, a Total of Seven

Located in København, Copenhagen

Collection of Höganäs, Sweden and others miniature vases, a total of seven. Signed, JA (John

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Pottery

John Andersson for Höganäs, Four Miniature Vases in Glazed Ceramics, 1970s
John Andersson for Höganäs, Four Miniature Vases in Glazed Ceramics, 1970s

John Andersson for Höganäs, Four Miniature Vases in Glazed Ceramics, 1970s

Located in København, Copenhagen

John Andersson for Höganäs. Four miniature vases in glazed ceramics, 1970s. In very good condition

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Hoganas Miniature(s) by John Andersson
Hoganas Miniature(s) by John Andersson

Hoganas Miniature(s) by John Andersson

Located in New York, NY

Four miniature stoneware vessels by Swedish ceramist John Andersson, produced at A & J Hoganas

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Swedish Miniature Pottery from Wallåkra, Höganäs
Swedish Miniature Pottery from Wallåkra, Höganäs

Swedish Miniature Pottery from Wallåkra, Höganäs

By Wallåkra

Located in Helsingborg, SE

Swedish miniature pottery from Wallåkra, Höganäs etc.  

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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Miniatures Hoganas For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of miniatures hoganas is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct miniatures hoganas — often made from ceramic and stoneware — can elevate any home. Miniatures hoganas have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Miniatures hoganas made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many miniatures hoganas are appealing in their simplicity, but Höganäs Keramik and John Andersson produced popular miniatures hoganas that are worth a look.

How Much are Miniatures Hoganas?

Prices for miniatures hoganas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, miniatures hoganas begin at $127 and can go as high as $1,990, while the average can fetch as much as $240.

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.