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Wallåkra, Sweden, Bowl in Glazed Ceramics, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wallåkra, Sweden. Bowl in glazed ceramics. Beautiful glaze in blue and light earth shades, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Miniature Vase in Glazed Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio. Miniature vase in glazed ceramics. Beautiful glaze in shades
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
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H 3.94 in Dm 9.85 in
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
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
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Ceramic Carafe/Vase with Rare Pattern, Scandinavian Modern
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceramic carafe / vase with blue glaze and rare pattern by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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H 8.67 in Dm 3.94 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Two Blue Clear Glass Art Objects Handblown
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in EL Waalre, NL
mold-blown, cased blue and clear glass Art-objects. These Art-objects are model 3587 & 3589 in the
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
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H 8.27 in Dm 5.4 in
Ceramic Hen, Scandinavian Midcentury, Denmark, C 1960, Mid-century Design
Located in New York, NY
Ceramic midcentury hen, circa 1960, Denmark. Decorative turquoise hen with a floral pattern in a rustic quality.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
H 5.24 in W 4.14 in D 2.96 in
Scandinavian Modern Swedish Bowl by Carl Harry Stalhane and Maker Rorstrand
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in London, GB
ceramics manufacturers in Europe. During his long tenure at Rörstrand, Stålhane was responsible for small
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
H 1.97 in W 5.52 in D 7.49 in
Scandinavian Modern Oiva Toikka Crystal Art Sculpture Handblown Yellow Blue
By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Oiva Toikka
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Scandinavian Modern Timo Sarpaneva Crystal Art Sculpture Tear Handblown 1955
A mould blown, cased
Category
1990s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
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H 3.15 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
Annikki Hovisaari Signed Arabia Finland Scandinavian Modern Studio Pottery Vase
By Annikki Hovisaari, Arabia of Finland
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful Scandanavian glazed stoneware pottery footed vase by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
H 5.5 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
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
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Pitchers
Materials
Plastic
Gunnar Nylund, Scandinavian Tall Ceramic Sculptural Jug, 1960's
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in London, GB
brown shade, with hints of blue throughout.
A truly beautiful, sculptural decorative piece.
On the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Cast Stone
Scandinavian Modern Saara Hopea two sizes Glass Bowls Blue Green Handblown 1950s
By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Saara Hopea-Untracht
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Scandinavian Modern Saara Hopea two sizes Glass Bowls Blue Green Handblown 1950s
Two mold-blown
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass
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H 2.05 in Dm 5.36 in
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
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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
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Blue Glazed Ceramic Vase by Bror Börsum 1960s, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Roundshaped lovely blue glazed ceramic vase with fishshell patterns by Bror Börsum, Sweden 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Glass
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Set of 4 Bowls & a Lampfoot by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen
By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen
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
Materials
Ceramic
H 1.97 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Vase in Blue-Glazed Stoneware by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Vase in blue-glazed stoneware designed and signed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrands in
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund Blue Brown Mid Century Ceramic Vases for Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set of nine blue brown ceramics by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden produced in the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio. Miniature vase in blue glaze. 1960s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stig Lindberg (1916-1982), Gustavsberg Studio.
Miniature vase in blue glaze.
1960s.
Signed.
Perfect
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Danish Blue & Whtie Porcelain Coffee Espresso Cup Saucer, Set 6
By Bing & Grøndahl
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of six (6) Scandinavian Danish porcelain coffee espresso or tea demitasse cups and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
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
Collection of Scandinavian Art Glass, Set of 4 diverse Blue Glass Vases
Located in Zagreb, HR
Beautiful set of 4 different Mid-century Scandinavian art glass vases in blue color
One of the
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Blue Brown Mid Century Ceramic Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
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 2.76 in Dm 3.75 in
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 Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare ceramic / stoneware bowl in blue brown glaze by Gunnar Nylund produced by Rörstrand Sweden
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 3.55 in Dm 5.12 in
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
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 2.96 in W 6.3 in D 4.73 in
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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
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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.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
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
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Glass Bowl, 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
Scandinavian Modern glass bowl, 1950s
Large vintage hand blown two colored centerpiece in blue and
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Blown Glass
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Crystal Strombergshyttan Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
A substantial and beautiful Scandinavian Modern Swedish modern Strombergshyttan crystal glass urn
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
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
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
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
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
Carl-Harry Stålhane Signed Rörstrand Studio Swedish Scandinavian Midcentury Bowl
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully designed, richly, and deeply blue-colored/ glazed ceramic bowl by famed Swedish
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Kaj Franck Scandinavian Modern handblown yellow glass Nuutajärvi-Notsjö 1961
By Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Kaj Franck Scandinavian Modern handblown yellow glass Nuutajärvi-Notsjö 1961
A tapered oval shaped
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
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H 6.62 in W 6.7 in D 3.86 in
Sven Wejesfelt, Large Blue and Red Stoneware Bowl , Gustavsberg, Sweden 1991
By Sven Wejsfelt
Located in Tokyo, 13
Sven Wejesfelt, Large bowl with a glossy glaze of mixed blue and red, Gustavsberg , Sweden 1991
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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H 3.75 in Dm 10.63 in
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
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Bjørn Wiinblad, Denmark, Unique Miniature Bowl, 1951
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad (1918-2006), Denmark.
Unique miniature bowl in glazed ceramics with a hand-painted
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Kaj Franck Glass Art Bowl Handblown Lightblue circa 1965
By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Kaj Franck
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Scandinavian Modern Kaj Franck Glass Art Bowl Handblown Lightblue clear 1960s
Description
A large
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
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H 3.55 in Dm 8.67 in
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.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Beate Andersen Lidded Jar
By Beate Andersen
Located in Valby, 84
Rare Beate Andersen lidded jar in a beautiful blue glaze.
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Bertil Lundgren Miniature Vases
By Rörstrand, Bertil Lundgren
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bertil Lundgren miniature vases in glazed ceramic.
Made by Rörstrand
Height from 3-7.5 cm. Ø. 4.5-7 cm.
Comes with original boxes.
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Vintage 1960s 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Gunnar Cyren Blue "Pop" Goblet for Orrefors, circa 1966
By Orrefors, Gunnar Cyren
Located in New York, NY
Blue glass 'Pop' goblets by Swedish designer Gunnar Cyren, produced by Orrefors, c. 1968. This
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Antique 1860s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Eva Stæhr-nielsen for Saxbo, Teapot in Glazed Ceramics with Handle in Wicker
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Eva Stæhr-Nielsen for Saxbo. Teapot in glazed ceramics with handle in wicker. Beautiful glaze in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Willhelm Kåge Argenta Vase, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Farsta, SE
1930s Argenta collection made by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg.
The iconic argenta vase, with its green glaze surfuce, is one of Wilhelm Kåge's most recognizable designs. Designed in...
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
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Stoneware
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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
- 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.
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.
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