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Scandinavian glass designers, including Holmegaard, Kosta Boda and P. O. Ström.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian glass designers, including Holmegaard, Kosta Boda and P. O. Ström.
Three pieces of
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20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern Designer White Enamel and Chrome Ashtray
By Leif Wessman Associates
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern period white enamel and chrome steel ashtray, by design
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Enamel, Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Denby-Milnor Purple Mirage Champagne Coupes, S/6
By Swedish art glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Swedish Glass maker Denby-Milnor, a set of six Mid-Century Modern Coupes, in the Purple
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
Scandinavian Designer, Salt and Pepper Shaker in Glazed Faience, 1970s / 80s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian designer. Salt and pepper shaker in glazed faience, 1970s / 80s.
Measures: 10 x 7.2
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Faience
H 3.94 in W 2.76 in D 0.79 in
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
Scandinavian Modernist Danish Designer Teak Bar Cart, 1970s, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Danish craftsmanship solid teak bar cart with beautiful details made in the 1970s, Denmark. The two-tiered serving table is made of screwless solid teak with brass castors and is in ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
H 22.05 in W 30.71 in D 16.15 in
Scandinavian Modern Model Festivo 2140 Glasses by Timo Sarpaneva For Iiittala
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in Helsinki, FI
Scandinavian Modern model Festivo 2140 glasses (6 pieces) by Timo Sarpaneva For Iittala, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Modern Vicke Lindstrand Glass Art Vase Colora Kosta Turquoise 1960s
By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Glasbruk 1
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Scandinavian Modern Vicke Lindstrand Glass Art Vase Colora Kosta Turquoise 1960s
A free blown
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
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H 10.32 in W 5.32 in D 2.84 in
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
Scandinavian Modern Gunnel Nyman Amber and clear Art Glass Vase Handblown 1951
By Gunnel Nyman, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Scandinavian Modern Gunnel Nyman Amber and clear Art Glass Vase Finland, 1951
A spike-mould blown
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
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H 7.68 in Dm 5.12 in
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
Scandinavian Modern Kaj Franck Art-Glass Vase Handblown Green Brown circa 1967
By Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Scandinavian Modern Kaj Franck Art-Glass Vase Handblown Green Brown circa 1967
Artist:
Kaj Franck
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
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H 12.21 in W 3.9 in D 3.19 in
Scandinavian Modern Timo Sarpaneva Glass Bowls Pantareuna Green Purple 1950s
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Scandinavian Modern Timo Sarpaneva Glass Bowls Pantareuna Green Purple 1950s
Two turned-mould
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
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H 5.91 in Dm 8.67 in
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug with Stripes
Located in Dallas, TX
cozy and tastefully casual. Channeling a coastal cottage with colors reminiscence of sea glass and
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Scandinavian Modern Oiva Toikka Tundra Glass Arabia Iittala Finland 1970 19 pcs
By Iittala, Oiva Toikka, Arabia of Finland
Located in Miami, FL
inspired by the harsh Artic landscape which would influence the designs of many Scandinavian designers and
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Beautiful Scandinavian Glass Bowl by Per Lütken for Holmgaard, Denmark 1950s
By Per Lütken, Holmgaard
Located in Basel, BS
glass made in the 1950s, this is a rare early work by one of Holmgaards foremost designers of the time
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
H 2.56 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 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
Carpet Sign, a. Chruba, Year 1960
By Alberto Churba
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
an architect, where he built two houses.
At the same time several famous designers decided to
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Vintage 1960s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Scandinavian Modern Timo Sarpaneva Crystal Art Sculpture Claritas Handblown 1992
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in EL Waalre, NL
from clear, black and opal glass through blowing, cutting, and polishing techniques.
Each “Claritas
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1990s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
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H 8.27 in Dm 4.53 in
Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Two Line Cut Crystal Art vases Handblown
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in EL Waalre, NL
, Finland – 1985 Helsinki, Finland) was a Finnish designer and artist, best known for his work in glass and
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
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H 5.67 in W 9.3 in D 8.43 in
Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Three Line Cut Crystal Art vases Kantarelli
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Two Line Cut Crystal Art vases Handblown "Kantarelli"
A
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
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H 8.27 in W 7.09 in D 6.5 in
Swedish Designer, Pitcher, Pewter, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pewter pitcher designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Pitchers
Materials
Pewter
Danish Designer, Pitcher, Stoneware, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A semi-glazed brown stoneware pitcher, designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Pitchers
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Designer, Small Pitcher, Bronze, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A small bronze pitcher designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Pitchers
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian Modern Timo Sarpaneva Crystal Art Sculpture Orchid Handblown 1957
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Scandinavian Modern Timo Sarpaneva Crystal Art Object Sculpture Orchid 1957
Clear lead crystal
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
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H 11.42 in Dm 3.31 in
Royal Copenhagen Duck, Figurine Number 1933, Designer Peter Herold
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen duck, figurine number 1933.
Technique: Underglaze.
Designer: Peter Herold
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Porcelain
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Pieces “Lagoon" Carl-Harry Stålhane Sweden
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
great ceramic’s designers from Sweden, Carl-Harry Stålhane. The bowl has a foot which it stands on
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Monica Bratt for Reijmyre. Set of six small wine glasses in red art glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, Sweden.
A set of six small wine glasses in red mouth-blown art glass
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Monica Bratt for Reijmyre. Set of four small wine glasses in red art glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, Sweden.
A set of four small wine glasses in red mouth-blown art glass
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Sculptural Vintage Scandinavian Viking Ship Corkscrew & Bottle Opener
Located in Esbjerg, DK
. However a precise designer attribution cannot be established. Measurements: L: 22,5 cm, H: 12 cm, Dept: 2
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Beech, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Cheese Slicer after Thor Bjørklund, Norway
Located in New York, NY
A Norwegian Scandinavian Modern period cheese slicer after inventor Thor Bjørklund, circa mid-20th
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rare Aino Aalto Shot Glasses, Karhula, 1930s
By Aino Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Savoy Restaurant in Helsinki. Aino Aalto is best known as a glass, interior and furniture designer. Her
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Modern Timo Sarpaneva Two Clear Crystal Art Sculptures Heart 1957
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in EL Waalre, NL
, clear lead-crystal glass, cut and surface polished Art-objects / sculptures "Sydän" (Heart), model 3557
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
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H 3.75 in W 4.73 in D 3.63 in
Gunnar Nylund, Ceramic Carafe/Vase with Rare Pattern, Scandinavian Modern
By Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
. Scandinavian Modern, mid-1900s.
Signed. In good condition. Beautiful decorative shape and color, a true
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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
Unique stoneware bowl ‘Farsta’ series by Wilhelm Kåge, Scandinavian Modern
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Stockholm, SE
the Artist:
Wilhelm Kåge (1889–1960) was a prominent Swedish ceramic artist and designer, renowned for
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Scandinavian Thermal Jug by Sigvard Bernadotte for Husqvarna
By Husqvarna, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
designer. He designed everything from luxurious silver items for Georg Jensen to everyday plastic items
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Pitchers
Materials
Plastic
Scandinavian Modern Teak ‘Congo’ Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in London, GB
A fine example of a Scandinavian Modern teak ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard, a master of
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Teak
Vintage Scandinavian Thermal Jug by Sigvard Bernadotte for Husqvarna
By Husqvarna, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
of unequal status, he lost his princely titles. He was also a successful industrial designer. He
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Pitchers
Materials
Plastic
Clements Tea Service, Sterling Silver, 1964, Scandinavian Modern Design
By Elkington & Co., Eric Clements
Located in London, London
other pieces are in proportion. The set together weighs 59.1 troy ounces.
Illustrated in 'Designer
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Vintage 1960s English Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Stig Lindberg, Bone porcelain 10 Espresso cups Gustavsberg, Scandinavian Modern
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
and industrial designer. Artistic leader at Gustavsberg during the mid-1900s.
This is a rare sett
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 2.56 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Scandinavian Modern Glass Sculpture by Swedish Designer Mona Morales-Schildt
By Kosta Glasbruk 1, Mona Morales-Schildt
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern glass sculpture signed by Mona Morales-Schildt for Kosta. Two green
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Scandinavian Oversized Teak Ice bucket Dansk
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1180 Scandinavian oversize teak designer icebucket.
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Vintage 1970s Barware
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Glass Sculpture by Swedish Designer Mona Morales-Schildt
By Kosta Glasbruk 1, Mona Morales-Schildt
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern glass sculpture signed by Mona Morales-Schildt for Kosta. Two red paperweights
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
12 place settings 'Fuga' Scandinavian Modern Flatware by Tias Eckhoff, 1962
By Tias Eckhoff, Lundtofte
Located in Utrecht, NL
Scandinavian Midcentury Modern Flatware design “Fuga” by Norwegian designer Tias Eckhoff for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Scandinavian Modern Pair of Ceramic Vases/Bottles Carl-Harry Stålhane Sweden
By Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
the great ceramic’s designers from Sweden, Carl-Harry Stålhane. There is a stunning nice colored 1980s
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
16 Scandinavian Modern Gilded Chocolate/Espresso Cups by Wilhelm Kåge, Sweden
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Stockholm, SE
16 Scandinavian Modern Gilded Chocolate/Espresso Cups by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Made in Sweden
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Bowls by Carl-Harry Stålhane Design Huset, Sweden
By Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
great ceramic’s designers from Sweden, Carl-Harry Stålhane. Wonderful, crafted bowls with that grace of
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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H 3.94 in Dm 9.85 in
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Bowls by Carl-Harry Stålhane Design Huset, Sweden
By Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
great ceramic’s designers from Sweden, Carl-Harry Stålhane. Wonderful, crafted bowls with that grace of
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Set with Two Ceramic Vases by Greta Runeborg for Ekeby, Scandinavian Modern
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Stockholm, SE
and at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. She started working for Ekenäs glass
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian 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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
H 5.24 in W 4.14 in D 2.96 in
Scandinavian Modern Kay Fisker Sterling Silver Pitcher Handmade Anton Michelsen
By Anton Michelsen
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Fisker (1893 Frederiksburg, Denmark-1965 Copenhagen, Denmark) was a well know Danish architect, designer
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Pitchers
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 9.85 in Dm 4.73 in
Scandinavian Modern Swedish Bowl by Carl Harry Stalhane and Maker Rorstrand
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in London, GB
Danish-Finnish ceramic artist, designer, and sculptor Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997). During this time
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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
1960s Scandinavian Modern Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Teak Ice Bucket
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Scandinavian Modern staved teak ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Scandinavian Designer, Table Lamp in Burgundy Glass, Late 1900s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian designer, table lamp in burgundy glass.
Late 1900s.
Dimensions: H 25.0 x D 13.0 cm
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Designer, Table Lamp in White Glass, Late 1900s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian designer, table lamp in white glass.
Late 1900s.
Handmade.
Dimensions: H 25 x D
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Designer, Table Lamp in Pink Glass, Late 1900s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian designer, table lamp in pink glass.
Late 1900s.
Handmade.
Dimensions: H 25 x D 13.0
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
1970sTwo White Danish Handblown Glass Bowls by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Bang was a designer at the Odense Glass Factory, / Holmegaard but moved with his family to Holmegaard
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
White Vintage Glass Vase Ariel By Hermann Bongard, Norway 1956
By Hadeland, Hermann Bongard
Located in Stockholm, SE
designers in the 1950s-1960s. Bongards talent was visible in everything from coffee cups, art glass and
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Set of 12 Glass Bottles by Nanny Still for Riihimäen Lasi, 1960s
By Nanny Still, Riihimäen Lasi Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
professionally by her maiden name Nanny Still, was a Finnish industrial designer and glass artist, and one of the
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of Scandinavian designer glass for your home. An item from our selection of Scandinavian designer glass — often made from glass, metal and brass — can elevate any home. There are 2347 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of Scandinavian designer glass you’re looking for, while we also have 346 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of Scandinavian designer glass you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right option in this array of Scandinavian designer glass, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern and modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made piece of Scandinavian designer glass has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Orrefors and Rörstrand are consistently popular.
How Much is a Scandinavian Designer Glass?
The average selling price for a piece of Scandinavian designer glass at 1stDibs is $1,681, while they’re typically $39 on the low end and $300,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Scandinavian Designer Glass
- What is Scandinavian design?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 11, 2019
Scandinavian design, associated with the countries of Northern Europe, is characterized by simplicity, functionality and beauty,
- What is Scandinavian glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Scandinavian glass is decorative glassware produced by artisans from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. Some notable glassworks from the region include Alsterfors, Aseda, Ekenas Glasbruk, Flygsfors, Hadeland Glassverk, Pukeberg, Reijmyre and Ryd Glasbruk. Shop a variety of Scandinavian glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because Scandinavian design focuses on craftsmanship and clean lines, it is a style that lasts the test of time. Designed to maximize light and focusing on minimalism and functionality, it is very aesthetically pleasing.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 2, 2023
There isn’t much of a difference between Nordic and Scandinavian design in that when it comes to furniture and decor, the descriptors “Nordic” and “Scandinavian” are often used interchangeably. The term Scandinavia is primarily used to refer to Denmark, Norway and Sweden. (It is sometimes inclusive of Iceland and Finland, too.) The Nordic region of the world also includes the likes of Norway, Denmark, and Sweden as well as Iceland, Finland, Greenland, the Faroe Islands and Åland.
Scandinavian modernism is a warm and organic iteration of modernist design that chiefly originated in Denmark, Sweden and Finland during the 1930s. It was introduced to the United States during the mid-20th century and had a profound influence on American mid-century modern design.
Scandinavian modernists are known for their emphasis on craftsmanship and use of natural materials such as ash, pine and beech. Scandi interiors are minimalist, bright and airy, and feature neutral palettes and classic shapes.
Characteristics of the work of such Scandinavian modernists such as Hans Wegner, Finn Juhl and Greta Magnusson Grossman include bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries. 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.
For design enthusiasts all over the world, the promotion of functionality and simplicity associated with Scandinavian modernism and Nordic design continues to prove irresistible.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetry help define what Scandinavian modern design looks like. For furniture, designers working in this style often use native woods such as pine, ash and beech, giving pieces a light color palette. The emphasis of Scandinavian modern design is on functionality over ornamentation, so most furnishings have little to no decorative embellishment. Some iconic examples of Scandinavian modern design include Arne Jacobsen's Ant chair, Greta Magnusson-Grossman's Grasshopper table lamp, Alvar Aalto's Stool 60, Poul Henningsen's Artichoke lamp and Hans J. Wegner's Wishbone chair. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of Scandinavian modern furniture.
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