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Scandinavian Modern Cerulean Stoneware "Bullet" Bud Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Matte-blue glaze stoneware bullet-form bud vase (ca. 1960s, Scandinavia). Smooth, modernist form
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Rörstrand Pitcher in Ceramics, Beautiful Glaze in Shades of Blue
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rörstrand pitcher in ceramics.
Beautiful glaze in shades of blue.
In perfect condition.
Measures
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Unique stoneware bowl ‘Farsta’ series by Wilhelm Kåge, Scandinavian Modern
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
his significant contributions to modern ceramics. As a key figure in the Scandinavian design movement
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Bowls by Carl-Harry Stålhane Design Huset, Sweden
By Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These two pieces of ceramics was made in Sweden 1980s for Design Huset and designed by one of the
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Blue on Blue Cathrineholm Lotus Enamelware Bowl, Scandinavian Modern Kitchen
By Arne Clausen, Grete Prytz Kittelsen, Cathrineholm
Located in Chicago, IL
Charming small Cathrineholm cereal bowl with blue on blue lotus design. Very good condition overall
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Enamel
Cobalt / Baby Blue Scandinavian Modern Glass Bowl, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cobalt / baby blue Scandinavian Modern glass bowl.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass
Ryd Scandinavian / Swedish Blue Cased Glass Hooped Vase
By Ryd of Sweden
Located in Bolton, GB
A stunning Scandinavian blue cased glass "hooped" vase with white interior casing. Made by Ryd of
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Scandinavian Abstract Terracotta Blue Glazed Figural Sculptural Vase
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-1117 Scandinavian blue glazed terracotta abstract sculptural vase.
Category
Vintage 1940s Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
Eva Stæhr-nielsen for Saxbo, Pitcher in Navy Blue Glazed Ceramics
By Saxbo, Eva Stæhr Nielsen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Eva Stæhr-Nielsen for Saxbo.
Pitcher in glazed ceramics with beautiful glaze in shades of dark blue
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Hen, Scandinavian Midcentury, Denmark, Mid-century Design, C 1960
Located in New York, NY
Ceramic midcentury hen, circa 1960, Denmark. Decorative turquoise hen with a floral pattern in a rustic quality.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Francesca Mascitti-Lindh Ceramic Dish, Turquoise, Blue & Green, Arabia 1970s
By Arabia of Finland, Francesca Mascitti Lindh
Located in Helsinki, FI
. The dish is in vibrant turquoise and blue with a stunning green brown colour on the underside
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Elme Scandinavian Blue Cased Glass 'Dimpled" Vase by Gunnar Ander
By Gunnar Ander
Located in Bolton, GB
A stunning Scandinavian blue cased glass 'dimpled' vase with white interior casing. Made by Elme of
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Scandinavian Glass Artist. Six Champagne Glasses in Green and Blue Glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian glass artist, a set of six hand-blown champagne glasses in green and blue glass.
Late
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Glass
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Modern Tall Glass Swirled Abstract Bottle Object Blue, Green Purple
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely swirled Scandinavian Modern vintage hand blown glass tall bottle is a medley of swirled
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
H 17 in W 4 in D 4 in
Carl-Harry Stålhane, blue hares fur glazed vase, Rörstrand, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Uppsala, SE
. It has a very nice hares fur glaze in different blue hues. Marked at the bottom: R Sweden CHS, SAG
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Art Glass, Carafe in Clear and Light Blue Art Glass, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian art glass. Carafe in clear and light blue art glass, 1970s.
Measures: 25.5 x 9.5 cm
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Dansk Danish Scandinavian Modern Sky Blue Enamel and Wicker Handle Pitcher Pot
By Dansk
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful small vintage Dansk Kobenstyle Danish Scandinavian Modern sky-blue enamel and wicker
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Enamel
H 2.38 in W 7.38 in D 4.75 in
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Denby-Milnor Blue Flare Glass Goblets, S/6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Swedish glass maker Denby-Milnor, a set of six Mid-Century Modern goblets, in the Blue
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
Berndt Friberg (1899-1981) for Gustavsberg Studio. Miniature bowl in blue glaze
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Berndt Friberg (1899-1981) for Gustavsberg Studio.
Miniature bowl in glazed ceramic. Glaze in blue
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Blue Resin Drink Coasters by Laurids Lønborg, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of painted resin coasters for drinks, coffee or tea. The set comes in its original onion shaped jar. Designed and manufactured by Laurids Lønborg in Denmark during the 1960s. T...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Resin
Vintage Scandinavian Blue Thermos by G. Rosendahl for Falkenberg, 1960s
By Falkenberg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
1960s. Thermos flask made of blue and black plastic. The handle, lid and bottom are black. The cork is
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Pitchers
Materials
Plastic
Rare Carl-Harry Stålhane Blue Stoneware Vase in Harfur Glaze, Rörstrand, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in The Hague, NL
. The unique vase is finished in a blue harfur glaze which was entirely applied by hand. The hand finish
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Cast Stone
Blue Glazed Vase By Annikki Hovisaari
By Annikki Hovisaari
Located in New York, NY
Earthenware vase with shades of blue glaze by Annikki Hovisaari
Incised with artist's initials
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
1970's Pair Scandinavian Wall Sconces Metal and Blue Glass
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s Pair Scandinavian wall sconces metal and blue glass
1970’s Pair Scandinavian wall sconces
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Unique Birger Kaipiainen, Blue Ceramic Sculpture "Three Graces", Rörstrand 1950s
By Birger Kaipiainen
Located in Helsinki, FI
Birger Kaipiainen (1915-1988) was the master of decorative ceramics, known for his ornamental
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 14.57 in W 3.55 in D 14.57 in
Bjørn Wiinblad for The Blue House, Denmark. Unique ceramic jug. 1973
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad (1918-2006) for The Blue House, Denmark.
Unique ceramic jug.
Glaze in green, yellow
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Unique heavy danish stoneware vase with beige glaze and faded blue decoration.
By Royal Copenhagen, Michael Andersen & Son
Located in København K, 84
Scandinavian ceramics—embodying both beauty and authenticity in a way that highlights the artistry of Danish
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Swedish Mid Century Blue Ceramic Pitcher by Carl-Harry Stålhane & Rörstrand 1950
By Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish mid century stoneware / ceramic blue pitcher by Carl-Harry Stålhane produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 10.24 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Small Blue Ceramic Platter / Ashtray by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Sweden 1960s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Square blue glazed platter / ashtray with rounded corners, designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Birger Kaipiainen, Very Large Ceramic Plate, Red Blue with Beeds, Arabia 1970s
By Arabia, Birger Kaipiainen
Located in Helsinki, FI
Birger Kaipiainen (1915-1988) was the master of decorative ceramics. He was well known for his rich
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 22.45 in W 24.41 in D 5.12 in
Set of Three Swedish Blue Vases by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Sweden, 1970s
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set of three Swedish mid century ceramic / stoneware vases in blue / brown hare fur glaze by
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Nils Kähler for Kähler, Ceramic Teapot with Blue Glazed Lid Knob
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nils Kähler (1906-1979) for Kähler. Ceramic teapot with blue glazed lid knob.
1960s.
Measures
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Heart-shaped Scandinavian "Akva" Blue Glass by Per Lütken for Holmgaard, 1960s
By Per Lütken, Holmgaard
Located in Basel, BS
A stunning Scandinavian "Akva" (aqua) blue glass heart-shaped 'Minuet' vase. Made by Holmegaard of
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
H 2.56 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in
Ceramic, Stoneware Bowl Various Blue Colors by Danish Artist Ole Victor, 2021
By Axel Salto, Gertrud Vasegaard
Located in Odense, DK
Ceramic bowl with glaze in various blue colors, made by Danish artist Ole Victor, 2021.
Ole
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 6.3 in W 12.6 in D 11.42 in
Unique High Blue Stoneware Vase by Ole Bjørn Krüger, 1960s Danish Modern
By Ole Bjørn Krüger
Located in Odense, DK
. Beautiful organic shape and blue glazing. Signed.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Blue Brown Mid Century Ceramic Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare ceramic / stoneware bowl in blue brown glaze by Gunnar Nylund produced by Rörstrand Sweden
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Brown Mid Century Ceramic Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare ceramic / stoneware round vase in blue brown glaze by Gunnar Nylund produced by Rörstrand
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Brown Mid Century Ceramic Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare ceramic / stoneware bowl in blue brown glaze by Gunnar Nylund produced by Rörstrand Sweden
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Brown Mid Century Ceramic Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare ceramic / stoneware bowl in blue brown glaze by Gunnar Nylund produced by Rörstrand Sweden
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 2.96 in W 6.3 in D 4.73 in
Modernist Rut Bryk Ceramic Wall Relief in White and Blue, Arabia c. 1980s
By Arabia, Rut Bryk
Located in Helsinki, FI
.
This piece exemplifies Bryk's talent of sparing use of blue color. The relief is in beautiful condition
Category
Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
H 16.54 in W 14.57 in D 1.58 in
Very Rare Lisa Larson Unique Figure of Sitting Woman in Blue with Golden Rooster
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Very rare Lisa Larson unique figure of sitting woman in blue with golden rooster.
Signed
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
H 8.27 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Rörstrand, Small Ceramic Bowl in Shades of Blue and Brown, Mid-20th C
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rörstrand, small ceramic bowl in shades of blue and brown.
Mid-20th century.
In perfect condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Very Rare Lisa Larson Unique Figure of Sitting Woman in Blue with Golden Rooster
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Very rare Lisa Larson unique figure of sitting woman in blue with golden rooster.
Signed
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 8.27 in Dm 3.94 in
Scandinavian Glass Art, Large Rat in Purple Art Glass, Late 20th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian glass art. Large rat in purple art glass, late 20th century.
In very good condition
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Pair Of Tamara Aladin "Coral" Table Lamps In Opaline Glass, Blue & Green, 1970s
By Tamara Aladin, Riihimäen Lasi Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of stunning table lamps in colourful blown opaline glass designed by Tamara Aladin, and manufactured by Riihimäen lasi Oy in Finland between 1975-1976. Both lamps are in very ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Blown Glass, Opaline Glass, Fabric
H 26.78 in Dm 17.72 in
Stunning Turquoise Francesca Mascitti-Lindh Stoneware Wall Dish, Arabia 1970s
By Arabia of Finland, Francesca Mascitti Lindh
Located in Helsinki, FI
. The dish has green, blue and turquoise tones that remind us of the Mediteranian and its colours.
Born
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Farsta, SE
Scandinavian Modern Wilhelm Kåge "Argenta" Vase in stoneware and inlays in silver for Gustavsberg
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
H 5.91 in W 4.73 in D 3.55 in
Ceramic Seashell Bowl by Ewald Dahlskog for Bo Fajans, 1939
By Ewald Dahlskog
Located in Göteborg, SE
recreate the organic and compliant shape of a real seashell. It is handmade from fine ceramics and has a
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Modern Ceramic Tray by Arabia of Finland
By Arabia of Finland
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful simple elegant serving tray in navy blue glaze, circa 1970's made by Arabia of Finland
Category
20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Horse Figure in Ceramic by Aldo Londi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Lejre, DK
Horse figure in ceramic, designed by Aldo Londi and made by Bitossi, made in Italy in the 1960s. Great original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Very Large Kaehler, HAK, Glazed Stoneware Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Very large Kaehler, HAK, glazed stoneware vase. In very good condition. Beautiful glaze. Stamped.
Size: 44 cm high, 19 cm in diameter.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Royal Copenhagen Jais Nielsen Ceramic Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Jais Nielsen ceramic vase.
Number 2760.
Measures 7 x 13 cm.
Factory first, in perfect condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Christer Holmgren for Holmegaard. 'Blue Hour' glass decanter.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
"Blå time" (Blue Hour) glass decanter in mouth-blown glass by Christer Holmgren for Holmegaard
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Nils Kähler for Kähler. Small ceramic bowl and small vase with turquoise glaze.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nils Kähler for Kähler. Small ceramic bowl and small vase with turquoise glaze.
Approximately 1970.
Signed.
In perfect condition with natural cracks in the glaze.
Bowl: Diameter 11.5...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Ceramic Bowl by Per Hammarström, Sweden 1980 Signed Per.H
By Per Hammarström
Located in Paris, FR
Unique stoneware bowl by Per Hammarström, Sweden 1980 Signed Per.H under the base.
Hand made by the artist in the 80s with bright turquoise colour an yellow.
Good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Electric Blue Porcelain Pillar Vase
By Erin Turkoglu
Located in Helsinki, FI
horizontal fan-like alignment and the electric blue porcelain brings out the natural hues of flowers
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Gunnar Cyren Blue "Pop" Goblet for Orrefors, circa 1966
By Gunnar Cyren, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Blue glass 'Pop' goblets by Swedish designer Gunnar Cyren, produced by Orrefors, c. 1968. This
Category
Antique 1860s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Set of 12 Josef Frank Blue, Green or Clear Seafood or Lobster Plates
By Josef Frank
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of 12 Josef Frank seafood or lobster plates in blue.
Designed in the 1940s by the Swedish
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Glass
Rare Ceramic Vase in Blue by Stig Lindberg, 1950’s
By Stig Lindberg
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Ceramic Vase in Blue by Stig Lindberg, 1950’s
Additional Information:
Material: Ceramic
Style
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ronneby, Sweden, Two Fish in Blue Mouth-Blown Art Glass, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ronneby, Sweden. Two fish in blue mouth-blown art glass. 1970s.
Largest measures: 20 x 14 cm.
In
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
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Scandinavian Ceramics Blue For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Scandinavian ceramics blue you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, glass and art glass, every Scandinavian ceramics blue was constructed with great care. Find 309 options for an antique or vintage Scandinavian ceramics blue now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Scandinavian ceramics blue — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Scandinavian ceramics blue is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one Scandinavian ceramics blue that is appealing in its simplicity, but Royal Copenhagen, Rörstrand and Gunnar Nylund produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Scandinavian Ceramics Blue?
A Scandinavian ceramics blue can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $550, while the lowest priced sells for $104 and the highest can go for as much as $10,057.
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
- Scandinavian design and Nordic design originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus; 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.
Questions About Scandinavian Ceramics Blue
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The blue and white ceramic pieces are called Delftware or faience. Delftware is a type of tin-glazed earthenware in which a white glaze is applied and then decorated with a metal oxide, such as a cobalt oxide, which gives this pottery its gorgeous blue color. Shop beautiful Delftware and faience pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In China, the art of making white porcelain with local kaolin produced attractive pieces with a luxe white finish. When they learned that cobalt oxide was the only pigment that could withstand the high firing temperatures of porcelain, a new type of ceramic entered the market. Blue and white porcelain first appeared in the 14th century in China. This technique worked its way across the globe. Shop a collection of expertly vetted porcelain from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Dutch blue and white ceramic dishes are called Delftware. Made in the Netherlands, the dishes are hand-painted and glazed using a centuries-old process involving clay and multiple glazes. Each piece is one-of-a-kind. You can shop a collection of Delftware from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.