Koka tea set by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand Sweden
By Hertha Bengtson
Located in BELFORT, FR
a tea pot, six cups and six saucers. Slight wear due to its age and use, no chip, no crack
Ceramic
Koka tea set by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand Sweden
By Hertha Bengtson
Located in BELFORT, FR
a tea pot, six cups and six saucers. Slight wear due to its age and use, no chip, no crack
Ceramic
Blue and White Stoneware Vase by Hertha Bengtson. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
By Hertha Bengtson, Herta Bengtson, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing hand-painted decor. Made by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand
Ceramic, Stoneware
Rörstrand KOKA Porcelain Set by Hertha Bengtsson, 77 Pieces, 1960s
By Bengtsson, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Herta Bengtson, Hertha Bengtson
Located in Round Top, TX
: 14 Tea Cups 14 Saucers 12 Salad Plates 7.5 Dia. 13 Soup Bowls 8.25 Dia. 12 Dessert Plates 8.3"Dia
Porcelain
Stoneware Vase by Hertha Bengtson. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
By Herta Bengtson, Rörstrand, Hertha Bengtson
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Ceramic, Stoneware
$2,824 / set
H 5.12 in Dm 4.73 in
Set of 2 Stoneware Vases by Hertha Bengtson. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
By Herta Bengtson, Rörstrand, Hertha Bengtson
Located in Malmö, SE
Set of 2 beautiful stoneware vases with amazing glaze. Made by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand
Ceramic, Stoneware
Blue Stoneware Vase by Hertha Bengtson. Höganäs, Sweden, 1960s.
By Herta Bengtson, Hertha Bengtson, Höganäs Keramik, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
century. She was one of the leading designers for the Rörstrand factory in the 1950s. Bengtson is
Ceramic, Stoneware
Blue Stoneware Vase by Hertha Bengtson. Höganäs, Sweden, 1960s.
By Höganäs Keramik, rorstrand studio, Hertha Bengtson, Herta Bengtson
Located in Malmö, SE
century. She was one of the leading designers for the Rörstrand factory in the 1950s. Bengtson is
Ceramic, Stoneware
Yellow Stoneware Vase by Hertha Bengtson. Höganäs, Sweden, 1960s.
By rorstrand studio, Herta Bengtson, Höganäs Keramik, Hertha Bengtson
Located in Malmö, SE
century. She was one of the leading designers for the Rörstrand factory in the 1950s. Bengtson is
Ceramic, Stoneware
Yellow Stoneware Vase by Hertha Bengtson. Höganäs, Sweden, 1960s.
By rorstrand studio, Herta Bengtson, Hertha Bengtson, Höganäs Keramik
Located in Malmö, SE
was one of the leading designers for the Rörstrand factory in the 1950s. Bengtson is represented at
Ceramic, Stoneware
Yellow Stoneware Vase by Hertha Bengtson. Höganäs, Sweden, 1960s.
By Hertha Bengtson, Höganäs Keramik, Herta Bengtson, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
century. She was one of the leading designers for the Rörstrand factory in the 1950s. Bengtson is
Ceramic, Stoneware
$200 / set
H 0.79 in Dm 8.27 in
Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Set of Four "Viking" Teacups with Saucers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Set of four "Viking" teacups with saucers and four plates, 1960s
Ceramic
Antique "Rörstrand" Whole Coffee Service from 1920-1938
Located in Singapore, SG
contains one coffee pot, two sugar bowls and five cups with seven saucers.
Porcelain
Sold
H 2.88 in Dm 5.5 in
Rörstrand Coffee / Tea Set Koka Blå Pattern Designed by Hertha Bengtson, 1950s
By Hertha Bengtson, Rörstrand
Located in Miami, FL
A Rörstrand coffee / tea set of cups, saucers, creamer and sugar bowl in the KOKA BLÅ pattern
Ceramic, Porcelain
Sold
H 0.6 in Dm 9.85 in L 0.6 in
Scandinavian Tableware "Elisabeth" by Marianne Westmann for Rörstrand, 1970s
By Rörstrand, Marianne Westman
Located in Asaa, DK
dishes diameter 16 cm - 7 tea cups diameter 9.5 cm - 9 tea cup saucers diameter 16 cm - 5 tea cup
Ceramic
Sold
H 8.35 in Dm 5.2 in
Mid-Century Stoneware Table Lamp by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Hertha Bengtson, Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Great original condition. Signed 'Bengtson' and makers mark 'R'. Sold without
Ceramic, Stoneware
Rare Cubic Tea Set, in Style of Rolf Sinnemark, 1980s
By Rolf Sinnemark
Located in Schagen, NL
. The set consists of a Teapot, five cups, six saucers, one milk jug and one sugar bowl. It remains in a
Porcelain
$3,800 / set
H 0.79 in W 3.94 in D 0.79 in
Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Silver Plated "Gallia" Knife Rests by Christofle
By Marcel Eduoard Sandoz, Gallia, Christofle
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 12 fine French Art Deco silver plated knife rests designed by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz for the Gallia collection of Christofle. All 12 animals are different. Original case. Aver...
Silver Plate
Set of 12 English Porcelain Botanical Plates, Spode, circa 1900
By Spode
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 English porcelain botanical plates, Spode, circa 1900.
$7,500 / set
H 1.13 in Dm 9.25 in
Set of 12 Antique Meissen Porcelain 'Old Ozier' Pattern Cabinet or Dinner Plates
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 12 antique, 18th century German porcelain plates. By the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. In the Old Ozier pattern. Each plate has a gilt and slightly scalloped ring ...
Porcelain
$15,544 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
English King by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 60 piece
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
ENGLISH KING (c. 1885) Patterns similar to our English King were first used in France and England late in the eighteenth century and have remained among the most popular styles for>...
Sterling Silver
$3,584Sale Price / set|26% Off
H 5.91 in Dm 11.42 in
Faience Dinner Service Table with Blue Decoration, France 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Bring timeless French elegance to your table with this exquisite 75-piece antique faience dinnerware set, beautifully adorned with deep cobalt blue hand-painted floral motifs on a wa...
Ceramic, Faience, Paint
Spode Blue Italian 81 Piece Dinner Set
By Spode
Located in Montreal, Quebec
81 pieces crafted using fine earthenware porcelain make up this classic collection by Spode. The Blue Italian design depicts a scene in the Italian countryside with natural elements ...
Earthenware, Porcelain
$1,920Sale Price / set|32% Off
H 0.79 in W 15.16 in D 12.01 in
Limoges Bernardaud 62 Pieces Fine Faience Dinner Service
By Bernardaud
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Exquisite fine cream faience tableware set adorned with scattered roses and gold trim. The set consists of 62 pieces and would be ideal for casual dining, or would make an eyecatchin...
Faience, Paint
$95,950 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chrysanthemum (c1880) originally called Indian Chrysanthemum .Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880 by Charles Grosjean. With its flowing curves, swirling ve...
Sterling Silver
$73,910 / set
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Renaissance by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 156 Pcs Herbst Estate
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Renaissance by Tiffany & Co sterling silver Flatware set - 156 pieces. This multi-motif pattern was designed by Paulding Farmhan and was introduced in the year 1905. This set ...
Sterling Silver
$34,097
H 37.21 in W 82.29 in D 33.27 in
Antique Howard & Sons Portarlington Large Sofa Original Ticking Upholstery
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning exceptionally rare and original Howard & Son's circa 1910-1920 Portarlington three seat large sofa with duvet padded arms and feather and fibr...
Upholstery
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
$27,278
H 29.14 in W 53.94 in D 30.32 in
Antique Howard & Sons Aesthetic Movement Sofa Claw & Ball Feet Chinoiserie Fabic
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare and original Howard & Son's circa 1880 two seat sofa with duvet feather padded arms and seat cushions, with Aesthe...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$8,400Sale Price / set|48% Off
1850s Rare Faience Dinner Service "Chevreuse" by Jules Vieillard
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exceptional rare dinner service of 92 pieces in fine French earthenware, made by the esteemed faience manufacturer Jules Vieillard of Bordeaux. The charming blue and white design ...
Earthenware, Faience
Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & very rare to find a complete service...
Gold
Large English Porcelain Dinner Service, Minton, circa 1845
Located in New York, NY
With a soft turquoise ground, painted with a fine spray of flowers, with gilt scroll and dash borders. Comprising pair of covered tureens and stands, pair of vegetable tureens, well ...
Porcelain
$54,975 / set
H 0.25 in Dm 10.75 in
Set of Twelve Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Pattern Charger/Dinner Plates
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Set of Twelve Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Pattern Charger/Dinner Plates originates from the United States, Circa 1970. This stunning set can serve as either c...
Sterling Silver
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.