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Nils Thorsson Scandinavian Ceramic Vases for Royal Copenhagen, 1960s
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian ceramic vases set designed by Danish artist Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Scandinavian Ceramic Pocket Emptier, 1960s
By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian ceramic pocket emptier or ashtray designed by Danish artist Nils Thorsson and produced
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

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

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Pottery

Scandinavian Ceramic Vases by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenaghen, 1960s
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian ceramic vases set designed by Nils Thorsson and produced by Royal Copenhagen from
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Unique Royal Copenhagen Large Ceramic Bowl by Nils Thorsson
By Nils Thorsson
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Unique Royal Copenhagen large ceramic bowl by Nils Thorsson. Fantastic glaze. Beautiful bowl
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Bowls

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenaghen Scandinavian Midcentury Ceramic Bowl, 1950s
By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian green ceramic bowl serie Aluminia Marselis designed by Nils Thorsson for Royal
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Antique 1650s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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

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Ceramic

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 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

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Ceramic

Vase By Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen
By Nils Thorsson
Located in Norwood, NJ
A "Baca" vase by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen. Marked 719/3259 and signed accordingly.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Pottery

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Scandinavian Modern Plate and Vase, ceramic, "Baca", Fajance, by Nils Thorsson f
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A stunning set of scandinavian modern plate and vase by Nils Thorsson for Aluminia, Royal
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic, Faience

Nils Johan Thorvald Thorsson Ceramic bowls for Aluminia 1930s Sweden
By Nils Thorsson, Aluminia
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Rhodos, page 323. Nils Johan Thorvald Thorsson (1898 – 1975) Ceramic artist and designer for Royal
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Nils Thorsson Ceramic Table Lamp for Royal Copenhagen & Fog & Morup, 1970s
By Nils Thorsson
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Monumental Ceramic Table lamp 'Baca' designed by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen and Fog & Mørup
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Faience

Nils Thorsson Royal Copenhagen Mid-Century Celadon Bowl
By Nils Thorsson
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Nils Thorsson (Danish, 1898-1975) was a renowned Danish ceramicist and was the leading ceramicist
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Nils Thorsson Royal Copenhagen Mid-Century Celadon Bowl
Nils Thorsson Royal Copenhagen Mid-Century Celadon Bowl
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H 2.37 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Nils Thorsson Danish Royal Copenhagen Faience Glazed Baca Bowl
By Nils Thorsson
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
fish by renowned Scandinavian ceramic artist and designer Nils Johan Thorvald Thorrson (Swedish, 1898
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Nils Thorsson Danish Royal Copenhagen Faience Glazed Baca Bowl
By Nils Thorsson
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
fish by renowned Scandinavian ceramic artist and designer Nils Johan Thorvald Thorrson (Swedish, 1898
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Nils Thorsson Danish Royal Copenhagen Faience Glazed Baca Bowl
Nils Thorsson Danish Royal Copenhagen Faience Glazed Baca Bowl
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H 1.97 in W 10.44 in D 10.44 in
Nils Thorsson Royal Copenhagen Aluminia Mid-Century Bowl with Fish
By Nils Thorsson
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Nils Thorsson (Danish, 1898-1975) was a renowned Danish ceramicist and was the leading ceramicist
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Midcentury Vase in Porcelain by Nils Thorsson, Denmark, 1960s
By Nils Thorsson, Aluminia
Located in Lejre, DK
Decorative ceramic vase designed by Nils Thorsson and made by Aluminia. Made in Denmark. Great
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Blue Baca Vase Abstract, Danish Ceramic 1970s
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Ceramic vase from the Royal Copenhagen "Baca" series designed by Nils Thorsson in the late 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Nils Thorsson 1968 for Anton Michelsen Abstract Porcelain Bracelet in Sterling
By Nils Thorsson
Located in Miami, FL
Abstract bracelet designed by Nils Thorsson For Anton Michelsen and Royal Copenhagen. A vintage
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Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Link Bracelets

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Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Silver

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen BACA Oval Faience Vase Danish Ceramic 1975-79
By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Aarhus C, DK
BACA oval faience vase by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen model no. 870/3740. The glaze is grey
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Scandinavian Set of 4 Bowls & a Lampfoot by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Gorgeous Scandinavian set of four bowls and one lamp foot. These midcentury Danish pottery items
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Rare Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen "Løvspring" Vase, Danish Ceramic, 1940s
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson, Aluminia
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Very rare vase from the "Løvspring" (leaf spring) series by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Baca Vase Brown Decor, Danish Ceramic 1970s
By Aluminia, Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Aarhus C, DK
This is one of the more rare to find vases from the Royal Copenhagen "Baca" series by Nils Thorsson
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Unique Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Square Dish Blue, Danish Ceramic 1940s
By Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Rare and most likely unique dish by Nils Thorsson. This dish is similar to a dish Nils Thorsson
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Baca Vase Abstract Decor Danish Ceramic 1970s
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson, Aluminia
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Copenhagen backstamp including the 3 waves, the initials of Nils Thorsson and the painter. The vase is a
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Nils Thorsson for Aluminia Baca Flask Vase Abstract Decor, Danish Ceramic, 1960s
By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen, Aluminia
Located in Aarhus C, DK
This is one of the more rare to find vases from the "Baca " series by Nils Thorsson. This vase is
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Nils Thorsson Danish Faience Glazed Baca Bowl by Royal Copenhagen
By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Knebel, DK
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Aluminia Faience glazed Baca bowl, in abstract design, circa
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Faience

Nils Thorsson Danish Faience Glazed Baca Vase by Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in Knebel, DK
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Aluminia Faience glazed Baca vase in abstract design, circa
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Faience

Nils Thorsson Danish Faience Glazed Baca Vase by Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in Knebel, DK
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Aluminia Faience glazed Baca vase, in abstract design, circa
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Faience

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Baca Vase Blue White Ochre, Danish 1970s
By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Ceramic vase from the Royal Copenhagen "Baca" series designed by Nils Thorsson in the late 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Baca Vase Brown Abstract Decor, Danish 1970s
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in Aarhus C, DK
This ceramic vase from Royal Copenhagen was designed by Nils Thorsson in the late 1960s or early
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Baca Flask Vase Black Yellow, Danish 1970s
By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Nils Thorsson in the 1960s and this vase was manufactured in the period from 1969 to 1974. The vase
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen "Baca" Budded Vase Brown, Danish Modern 1970s
By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Aarhus C, DK
was designed by Nils Thorsson in the late 1960s or early 1970s and features an abstract floral decor
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Nils Thorsson for Aluminia Royal Copenhagen Baca Vase Black Yellow Danish 1960s
By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Aarhus C, DK
. The decor is designed by Nils Thorsson in the 1960s. This vase was manufactured in the 1965 and is
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Small Baca Vase Blue White Ochre Danish 1970s
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Small ceramic vase from the Royal Copenhagen "Baca" series designed by Nils Thorsson in the late
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen "Marselis" Large Square Dish Brown, 1950s
By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen, Aluminia
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Large ceramic "Marselis" dish by Nils Thorsson for the ceramic manufacturer Aluminia, later
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Royal Copenhagen Baca Lamp by Nils Thorsson for Fog and Morup, 1970, Denmark
By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful Royal Copenhagen Baca table lamp by Nils Thorsson for Fog and Morup Denmark 1970's Blue
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Fabric

Nils Thorsson Danish Faience Glazed Baca Vases and Bowl by Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in Knebel, DK
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Aluminia Faience glazed Baca vases and bowl, in abstract design
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Faience

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Tall Baca Vase Brown, Danish Modern 1970s
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson, Aluminia
Located in Aarhus C, DK
This ceramic vase from Royal Copenhagen was designed by Nils Thorsson in the late 1960s or early
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Danish Modern Nils Thorssen Decorative Dish
By Nils Thorsson
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This decorative ceramic was created by Nils Thorssen for Royal Copenhagen. Earthy tones of golden
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Faience

Rare Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Baca Lidded Vase Brown, Danish 1970s
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson, Aluminia
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Rare to find ceramic vase with lid designed by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen. It belongs to
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

1970's Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Fog & Morup Porcelain Lamps
By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen, Fog & Mørup
Located in New York, NY
-Danish ceramic artist and designer Nils Johan Thorvald Thorsson (1898–1975) created a prolific body of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Danish Royal Copenhagen Baca Table Lamp Brown Abstract Decor Nils Thorsson 1970s
By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen, Fog & Mørup
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Ceramic table lamp designed by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen and Fog & Mørup and made circa
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Fabric

1970s Severin Hansen Rosewood Side Tables Nils Thorsson Royal Copenhagen Tiles
By Nils Thorsson, Severin Hansen Jr., Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Knebel, DK
1970s rosewood side tables designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri with Niels Thorsson
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Ceramic, Rosewood

Nils Thorsson for Aluminia "Baca" Large Fruit Bowl Black & Yellow, Danish 1960s
By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen, Stig Lindberg, Aluminia
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Rare and very large raised bowl by Nils Thorsson for the ceramic manufacturer Aluminia Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Pair of Royal Copenhagen Blue Table Lamps by Nils Thorsson, Danish Modern, 1970s
By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen, Fog & Mørup
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Pair of table lamps designed by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen and Fog & Mørup and made circa
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Fabric

Unique Royal Copenhagen Ceramic Bowl by Nils Thorsson
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Unique Royal Copenhagen ceramic bowl by Nils Thorsson. Beautiful bowl of high quality. Size: 9.5
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen. Unique ceramic bowl with elephant motif.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen. Unique ceramic bowl with elephant motif. Glazed in royal blue
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, unique ceramic dish decorated with fish.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen. Unique ceramic dish decorated with fish. Glazed in brown tones
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

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Ceramic

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen. Unique ceramic bowl with abstract motif
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen. Unique ceramic bowl with abstract motif and glaze in brown
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Table Lamp on Four Feet
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nils Thorsson, b. Eslöv (1898-1975). Royal Copenhagen porcelain table lamp mounted on four feet
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Nils Thorsson for Aluminia, "Marselis" Faience Vase with Geometric Pattern
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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

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Ceramic

Nils Thorsson and Johanne Gerber for Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen. Baca Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nils Thorsson and Johanne Gerber for Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen. Baca vase decorated with fish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Nils Thorsson and Johanne Gerber for Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen. Two dishes
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nils Thorsson and Johanne Gerber for Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen. Two dishes decorated with fish
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Ceramic

Nils Thorsson and Johanne Gerber, Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen, Square Baca Dish
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nils Thorsson and Johanne Gerber for Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen. Square Baca dish decorated with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Ceramic

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, Vase in Glazed Ceramics with Leaf Decoration
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen. Vase in glazed ceramics with leaf decoration. Dated 1944
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Royal Copenhagen Baca Vase by Johanne Gerber, Danish Modern Ceramic 1970s
By Johanne Gerber, Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Aluminia Nils Thorsson. Beside Nils Thorsson himself several female Scandinavian designers created designs
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Johanne Gerber for Royal Copenhagen Baca Vase Bird Motif, Danish Ceramic 1970s
By Nils Thorsson, Johanne Gerber, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Aarhus C, DK
shape designed by Nils Thorsson. Designed in the 1960s. This vase was manufactured in the period 1975 to
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Rare Royal Copenhagen Small Baca Vase by Johanne Gerber, Danish Ceramic 1970s
By Marimekko, Nils Thorsson, Johanne Gerber, Royal Copenhagen, Aluminia
Located in Aarhus C, DK
yellow. The surface is tactile. The shape of the vase was designed by Nils Thorsson in 1963. Fully
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

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Nils Thorsson Scandinavian Ceramic For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic nils thorsson Scandinavian ceramic available at 1stDibs. A nils thorsson Scandinavian ceramic — often made from ceramic, earthenware and faience — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect nils thorsson Scandinavian ceramic — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A nils thorsson Scandinavian ceramic made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one nils thorsson Scandinavian ceramic that is appealing in its simplicity, but Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen and Aluminia produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Nils Thorsson Scandinavian Ceramic?

Prices for a nils thorsson Scandinavian ceramic start at $144 and top out at $16,775 with the average selling for $481.

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. 

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