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1970s Wallåkra Scandinavian Ceramic Vase
Located in Madrid, ES
Scandinavian ceramic vase from Wallakra. Sweden, 1970s. Good condition with a small fissure at the
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian ceramic vase with leaves pattern. Swedish work.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase by Royal Copenhagen 663/3505
By Royal Copenhagen, Ellen Malmer
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian ceramic vase by Ellen Malmer for Royal Copenhagen. Model Baca 663
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
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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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
H 9.45 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase by Ingrid Atterberg for Ekeby
By Upsala Ekeby, Ingrid Atterberg
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian ceramic vase by Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby. This vase has
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1950s European Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
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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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Brutalist Scandinavian Ceramic Vase with Blue Drip Glaze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Interesting ball or onion shaped vase in un-glazed ceramic. It features intended spiky
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20th Century Scandinavian Brutalist Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Bamboo by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand, 1960s
By Olle Alberius
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Mid century cylindrical ceramic vase called bamboo. It was designed by the Swedish Ceramist Olle
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Olle Alberius Ceramic Scandinavian Vase "Sarek" for Rörstrand, 1960
By Rörstrand, Olle Alberius
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian ceramic vase “Sarek” in matt enamel designed by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand, made in
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund Scandinavian Midcentury Ceramic Vase for Rörstrand 1960s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian ceramic vase designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, made in Sweden, marked on the
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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H 8.67 in Dm 3.15 in
Scandinavian Modern Group of Ceramic Studio Vases, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Mixed lot of 3 small Scandinavian ceramic vases. All studio made by diffrent Scandinavian designers
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Michael Andersen Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Green Ceramic Vases, 1940s
By Michael Andersen & Son
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Tan France Auction Pick
Set of two Scandinavian ceramic vases designed by Danish artist Michael
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Ceramic by Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala-Ekeby
By Ingrid Atterberg, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian ceramic vase and tray.
Amazing pottery of the 1960s by Ingrid
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Tall Scandinavian Cobalt Blue Ceramic Vase C15 by Linnemann-Schmidt for Palshus
By Per Linnemann-Schmidt
Located in Vorst, BE
Tall Scandinavian ceramic vase by Palshus, Denmark, model C15.
Signed PLS for Annelise and Per
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Morphic Ceramic Vases
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A curated set of morphic resonance vases. One that tries to mimic the human vulva and one with a
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1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Scandinavian Vintage Ceramic Light Blue Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade Scandinavian midcentury modern round ceramic vase. Light aqua blue glaze with caramel
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Glazed Ceramic Vases, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Trio of curated Scandinavian stoneware vases in diffrent glazes. Unknown Scandinavian makers in
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
VIntage Scandinavian Ceramic Pottery Vase
Located in Antwerp, BE
This impressive ceramic vase dates to the mid century.Loosely brushed characters decorate the
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20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Biomorphic Ceramic Vase in Green Glaze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kristofle Handmade biomorphic vase in the style of Arne bang. Floral dekoration upon a cobra shaped
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1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Unique ceramic vase. Probably Danish design. Unique ceramic art. Scandinavian
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
What a vase! This beautiful item is a must have for every collector of ceramics.
It actually is a
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1970s European Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Yellow Ceramic Vase, Pia Rönndahl Rörstrand, Scandinavian Modern
By Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely yellow vase designed by Pia Rönndahl at Rörstrand in the 1980s. The vase is 17.5 cm high
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Large Ceramic Vase "Pop" Vases from Rörstrand, Sweden
By Rörstrand, Inger Persson
Located in New York, NY
Two large midcentury Swedish vases circa 1960 from Rörstrand. These are attributed to Inger Persson
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Black Ceramic Vase, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Slate black Scandinavian vase with diagonal incisions, pin-stripes. Designed by an anonymous
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1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Pottery
Wilhelm Kåge, ceramic vase "Våga" Gustavsberg, Swedish / Scandinavian Modern
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceramic vase, top with beautiful wavey shape model "Våga" by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
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H 4.73 in Dm 4.73 in
Decorative Scandinavian melonshaped Ceramic Vase by Wallåkra Sweden 1950s
By Wallåkra
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely melonshaped and decorativ ceramic vase by Wallåkra Sweden 1950s. The vase has brown earth
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Stoneware, Ceramic
Group of Scandinavian Modern Glazed Ceramic Studio Vases, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Mixed/curated group of 3 Scandinavian ceramic/stoneware pieces. A cylindrical vase with green and
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1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Blue, White Striped Ceramic Vase, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Beautiful and vivid light blue vintage Mid-Century Modern vase from the 1960s. Distinct slim and
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
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Stoneware, Pottery, Ceramic
Scandinavian Ceramist, Four Ceramic Vases, Hand-Painted, Unique
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian ceramist, four ceramic vases.
hand-painted, unique.
Signed illegible.
Largest
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Green Ceramic Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase with an amazing green / dark turquoise speckled glaze. This is one of the most popular
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Turquoise Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A turquoise vase with a lovely har fur glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 24.5 cm
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
H 9.65 in Dm 5.12 in
Brown Ceramic Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely, brown vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 24 cm (9.6) high and 6 cm (2.4
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Ceramic Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A blue vase with a lovely glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 24,5 cm (9.8) high. It
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Royal Copenaghen Scandinavian Midcentury Ceramic Vase and Bowl Set, 1950s
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury ceramic bowl or centerpiece and vase set with relief decoration produced by
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
H 8.67 in W 5.32 in D 3.94 in
Scandinavian Modern 1960s Blue Splash Decor Ceramic Cylinder Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nordic Modern minimalist hand-painted ceramic vase made in 1969. Cylinder shape with soft top edge
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Stoneware, Pottery, Ceramic
Scandinavian Ceramist, Large Vase in Glazed Ceramic with Grooved Body
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian ceramist. Large vase in glazed ceramic with the grooved body, late 20th century
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Group of Scandinavian Modern Studio Vases in Glazed Ceramic, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Mixed/curated group of 3 Scandinavian ceramic/stoneware pieces. Number one with a dusty blue/green
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1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Scandinavian, Green Vase, "Charmotte", C 1950
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in New York, NY
Decorative green ceramic vase by Gunnar Nylund, Gustavsberg, Sweden, circa 1950.
This is the large
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Ernst Faxe Scandinavian Modern Red and Blue Ceramic Vase Denmark
By Ernst Faxe
Located in New York, NY
A stepped Scandinavian Modern Ernst Faxe ceramic vase in red and blue glazes. Made in Denmark circa
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Glazed Ceramic Cat Decanter or Vase by Bjerre, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual piece unique from the danish ceramist Bjerre. A dark brown glazed ceramic cat that is
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Olive Green / Grey Ceramic Vase, Pia Rönndahl Rörstrand, Scandinavian Modern
By Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely olive-green / gray vase designed by Pia Rönndahl at Rörstrand in the 1980s. The vase is
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Olive Green / Gray Ceramic Vase, Pia Rönndahl Rörstrand, Scandinavian Modern
By Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely olive-green / gray vase designed by Pia Rönndahl at Rörstrand in the 1980s. The vase is 23
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Vase AXZ, Midcentury Scandinavian Ceramic 1960s
By Berndt Friberg, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Saxbo, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Absolutely stunning glaze on this vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden.
It's the model AXZ
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
H 7.49 in W 4.14 in D 3.55 in
Scandinavian Modern Hand Decorated Norwegian Ceramic Vase, Hank Keramikk, 1946
By Hank Adams
Located in New York, NY
Hand painted figurative ceramic vase on a cream white glazed body, dated 1946. From Hank Keramikk
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Tall Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Vase by Signe Persson-Melin
By Signe Persson-Melin
Located in New York, NY
A tall Scandinavian Modern ceramic studio vase by designer Signe Persson-Melin. The exterior is
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Clay
Scandinavian vintage ceramic vase by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Ceramic vase, from the "Variety" series, designed by Lisa Larson for the Swedish editions
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Edgar Bòckman Scandinavian Modern Partial Glazed Ceramic Vase for Hoganas, 1940
By Höganäs Keramik
Located in New York, NY
Edgar Böckman Scandinavian Modern partial glazed ceramic vase with carved grooves for Höganás
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Blue Ceramic Vase Made by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden 1940
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian Modern, Swedish ceramic vase in blue glazes decorated with grapes or berries. Made
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Turquoise Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A turquoise vase with a lovely glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 23 cm (9.3
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Stoneware
H 9.06 in W 6.7 in D 5.52 in
Ceramic Vase
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceramic vase by unknown designer.
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1960s European Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Vase, by Tomas Anagrius for Alingsås Keramik
By Alingsås Keramik
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Graphic Scandinavian modern ceramic vase by Tomas Anagrius for Alingsås Keramik.
This striking
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Set of 2 Ceramic Vases, Sylvia Leuchovius, Rörstrand 1976
By Rörstrand, Sylvia Leuchovius
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This stunning set of 2 vases made of chamotte clay designed by Sylvia Leuchovius, is produced at
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Ceramic Vase, Sweden, Scandinavian Midcentury Design, Brown/Orange, C 1960
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in New York, NY
Ceramic vase by Gabriel, Sweden, circa 1960. The vase is in good condition with its ruff ceramic
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Vase signed by Mari Simmulson for Uppsala Ekeby 1950
By Mari Simmulson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern ceramic vase signed by Mari Simmulson for Uppsala-Ekeby. Mari Simmulson, (1911
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
H 9.06 in Dm 5.52 in
Scandinavian Modern Ewald Dahlskog Ceramic Vase Produced by Bobergs Fajansfabrik
By Bo Fajans, Ewald Dahlskog
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ewald Dahlskog (1894-1950) ceramic vase Produced by Bobergs Fajansfabrik. Marked M/D118. Rare color
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Earthenware
H 8.08 in Dm 5.32 in
Scandinavian Modern Ewald Dahlskog Ceramic Vase Produced by Bobergs Fajansfabrik
By Bo Fajans, Ewald Dahlskog
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ewald Dahlskog (1894-1950) ceramic vase produced by Bobergs Fajansfabrik. Marked M/D242-32. The
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Earthenware
H 9.26 in Dm 5.32 in
Large Scandinavian modern studio ceramic vase by artist Hertha Hilfon
By Hertha Hillfon 2
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern unique hand built and decorated earthenware vase by artist Hertha Hilton
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Clay
Scandinavian Modern Søholm Black Ceramic Floor Vase by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen
By Søholm Stentøj
Located in Esbjerg, DK
- Burgundia floor vase designed by Svend Aage Holm-Sorensen
- Black main glaze with white and
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
H 21.26 in W 5.71 in D 5.71 in
Large Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Vase, Bold Pattern by Ewald Dahlskog Bo Fajans
By Bo Fajans, Ewald Dahlskog
Located in New York, NY
Large Swedish Art Deco ceramic vase with a raised bold pattern in a golden glaze on a grayish blue
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
1960s/1970s Scandinavian Organic Modern Ceramic Vase with Colorful Floral Motifs
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
1960s/1970s Scandinavian Organic Modern Ceramic Vase with Colorful Floral Motifs
Stunning
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1960s Scandinavian Organic Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
Materials
Ceramic
H 10.67 in Dm 5.91 in
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic "Verona" Vase by Ingrid Atterberg, Upsala Ekeby 1960
By Upsala Ekeby, Ingrid Atterberg
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Elegantly crafted, this grey ceramic vase from the Verona series by renowned Swedish mid-century
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage
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Earthenware
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Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic Scandinavian ceramic vase vintage available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, stoneware and pottery, every Scandinavian ceramic vase vintage was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Scandinavian ceramic vase vintage — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right Scandinavian ceramic vase vintage, those designed in Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Rörstrand, Inger Persson and Upsala Ekeby each produced at least one beautiful Scandinavian ceramic vase vintage that is worth considering.
How Much is a Scandinavian Ceramic Vase Vintage?
A Scandinavian ceramic vase vintage can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $360, while the lowest priced sells for $114 and the highest can go for as much as $2,100.
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
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; influenced American mid-century modernism
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
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
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.
Finding the Right vases-vessels for You
For thousands of years, vases and vessels have had meaningful functional value in civilizations all over the world. In Ancient Greece, ceramic vessels were used for transporting water and dry goods, holding bouquets of flowers, for storage and more. Outside of utilitarian use, in cities such as Athens, vases were a medium for artistic expression — pottery was a canvas for artists to illustrate their cultures’ unique people, beliefs and more. And pottery skills were handed down from fathers to sons.
Every antique and vintage vase and vessel, from decorative Italian urns to French 19th-century Louis XVI–style lidded vases, carries with it a rich, layered story.
On 1stDibs, there is a vast array of vases and vessels in a variety of colors, sizes and shapes. Our collection features vessels made from delicate materials such as ceramic and glass as well as durable materials like rustproof metals and stone.
A contemporary vase can help introduce an air of elegance to your minimalist space while an antique Chinese jar would make a luxurious addition to an Asian-inspired interior. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a statement piece, consider an Art Deco vase crafted by Italian architect and furniture designer Gio Ponti.
Vases and vessels — be they handmade pots, handblown glass wine bottles or otherwise — are versatile, practical decorative objects, and no matter your particular design preferences, furniture style or color scheme, they can add beauty and warmth to any home. Find yours on 1stDibs today.
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