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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
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
Scandinavian Modern Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta, 1950s.
By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Glasbruk 1
Located in Asaa, DK
Scandinavian modern glass vase by Vicke Lindstrand, 1950s.
A modern handblown Vicke Lindstrand for
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Scandinavian Modern Glass Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, 1950s
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in Asaa, DK
Scandinavian Modern glass vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, 1950s
Tall Swedish handmade Sommerso
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
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 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
Scandinavian Modern Glass Table Lamp by Edvin Ohrstrom for Orrefors, 1958
By Edvin Öhrström, Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian Modern glass table lamp by Swedish designer Edvin Ohrstrom for Orrefors. The lamp
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Glass Table Lamp
By Luxus of Sweden
Located in San Francisco, CA
Scandinavian modern art glass table lamp. Attractive organic form body with a single bulb suspended
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern Glass Vase by Orrefors, 1930s
By Orrefors
Located in Barcelona, ES
Glass vase produced at Orrefors in 1930s. Stamp, somewhat torn, and marked "Orrefors" "1932".
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Modern Glass Vases Orrefors Erika Lagerbielke, Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful art glass vases designed by Erika Lagerbielke and Nils Landberg produced at Orrefors
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern Glass Enamel on Copper Bowl Signed by Saara Hopea
By Saara Hopea-Untracht
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern glass enamel on copper bowl signed by Saara Hopea-Untracht, 1925-1984. Absolute
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Enamel
Scandinavian Modern Glass Enamel on Copper Bowl Signed by Saara Hopea
By Saara Hopea-Untracht
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern glass enamel on copper bowl signed by Saara Hopea-Untracht, 1925-1984. Absolute
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Enamel
Scandinavian Modern Glass Vase Orrefors "Haze" Erika Lagerbielke, Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful art glass vase "Haze" designed by Erika Lagerbielke and produced at Orrefors, Sweden
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
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H 9.06 in Dm 4.34 in
Scandinavian Modern Glass Vases by Bengt Edenfalk for Skruf
By Skruf, Bengt Edenfalk
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of glass vases designed by Bengt Edenfalk Skrufs Glasbruk, Sweden, 1960s.
Measurements
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Modern Glass Coffee Table, 1980s/1990s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Scandinavian Modern coffee table, 1980s/1990s. Mahogany frame with glass table top. Good vintage
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1990s Unknown Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Scandinavian Modern Glass Table Lamp Bergboms, 1970s, Sweden
By Bergboms
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This rare and large Bergboms glass UFO looking table lamp has an Art Deco/1970s look with the touch
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Modern Glass Vase, Carrara Marble, by Erik Olovsson
By Erik Olovsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
by a heavy, hand
blown glass vase that rests in the drilled hole.
The geometry of the hand blown
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2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Marble
Scandinavian Modern Glass Vase, Portoro Marble, by Erik Olovsson
By Erik Olovsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
by a heavy, hand
blown glass vase that rests in the drilled hole.
The geometry of the hand blown
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2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Marble
Scandinavian Modern Glass Vase, Portoro Marble, by Erik Olovsson
By Erik Olovsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
blown glass vase that rests in the drilled hole.
The geometry of the hand blown glass provides a sense
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2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Marble
Scandinavian Modern Glass Sculpture by Mona Morales-Schildt for Kosta, Sweden
By Kosta Glasbruk 1, Mona Morales-Schildt
Located in Goteborg, SE
Oval glass sculpture by Mona Morales-Schildt. The sides are cut to reveal the inside, creating a
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern Glass Sculpture by Mona Morales-Schildt for Kosta, Sweden
By Mona Morales-Schildt
Located in Goteborg, SE
Egg shaped glass sculpture by Mona Morales-Schildt. The sides are cut to reveal the inside
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Glass Metal Sconce Tom Ahlstrom Hans Ehrich 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern sconce or wall light by Tom Ahlstrom & Hans Ehrich from metal and
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
H 27.96 in W 13.78 in D 5.71 in
13 Scandinavian Modern Glass Pieces by Swedish Avant Garde Designer Erik Höglund
By Erik Höglund, Boda Nova
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern 13 glass pieces by the Swedish Enfant Terrible Erik Höglund for Boda. Between 7
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
H 1.19 in Dm 2.76 in
Scandinavian Modern Glass and Brass Wall Sconce by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
A clear translucent textured art glass wall sconce with brass hardware, Scandinavian Modern
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid-Century Glass Ice Bucket by Holmegaard, J. Bang 1930s
By Holmegaard, Jacob Eiler Bang
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Scandinavian Modern Glass Ice Bucket by Jacob Bang For Holmegaard, circa 1930. This glass ice
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Cane, Blown Glass
Paul Kedelv for Flygsfor Sweden "Coquille" Glass Bowl, Scandinavian Modern
By Flygsfors, Paul Kedelv
Located in Miami, FL
Paul Kedelv for Flygsfor Sweden "Coquille" Glass Bowl, Scandinavian Modern
Offered for sale is a
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Modern Deep Blue Glass Lamp by Pukeberg Glasbruk, Sweden, 1960's
By Pukeberg Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A tall deep blue Scandinavian Modern glass lamp by Pukeberg Glasbruk, Sweden, 1960’s. The
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Bengt Edenfalk Swedish Ice Glass Sculpture for Skruf , 1960's
By Skruf
Located in Delft, NL
Tall Scandinavian Modern glass ice sculpture, of full lead crystal glass, designed by Bengt
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Johansfors Carnelian Red Glass Lamps
By Johansfors Glasbruk
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Scandinavian Modern glass lamps in a wonderful burnt orange/red color with brass fittings
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Highly Textured Clear Glass Table Lamp with Brass Details
Located in New York, NY
A tall highly textured Scandinavian Modern glass table lamp circa 1960’s with fluted channels in
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Tall Crystal Glass Ice Sculpture by Bengt Edenfalk for Skruf, 1960s
By Bengt Edenfalk, Skruf
Located in Barcelona, ES
Tall Scandinavian Modern glass ice sculpture, of full lead crystal glass, designed by Bengt
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Brutalist Modern Glass Metal Sconces Tom Ahlström and Hans Ehrich 70s
Located in Wallkill, NY
A pair of Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Glass Metal Sconces by Tom Ahlstrom Hans Ehrich 1970s - A
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
H 28.75 in W 13.75 in D 5 in
Brutalist Modern Glass Metal Sconce - Tom Ahlström and Hans Ehrich 1970s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Glass Metal Sconce by Tom Ahlstrom Hans Ehrich 1970s - A hand
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
H 28.75 in W 13.75 in D 5 in
One Piece 4 Glass Candle Holder by Staffan Gellerstedt for Pukeberg Sweden 1970
By Staffan Gellerstedt, Pukeberg Sweden
Located in Miami, FL
, Sweden in the late 1970.
Scandinavian Modern Glass Art handmade with textured flower decoration in
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
1960s Helena Tynell Amber Glass Pendant Light, Sweden
By Flygsfors, Helena Tynell
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pendant Lamp in Amber Glass by Helena Tynell, Sweden 1960s
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern glass
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern table lamp from Erik Höglund
By Erik Höglund
Located in Skå, SE
.
Elevate your decor with Erik Höglund's Scandinavian Modern glass table lamps, true symbols of artistic
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
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
Scandinavian Modern Art Glass Tazza or Compote After Holmegaard
By Holmegaard
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Scandinavian Modern Danish Modern art glass tazza or compote piece after Holmegaard
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass
Scandinavian Modern Cocktail Shaker in Crystal Glass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Stylish decanter/cocktail shaker in thick clear crystal glass. Probably made during the 1970s by
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
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
Kaj Franck Scandinavian Modern handblown yellow glass Nuutajärvi-Notsjö 1961
By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Kaj Franck
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
1960s Scandinavian Modern Juice Carafe Green Glass Iittala Finland
By Iittala
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Scandinavian Modern green glass Juice Carafe Iittala Finland
Measures: 8 tall x 4 diameter
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Pitchers
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
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 Tapio Wirkkala Two Blue Clear Glass Art Objects Handblown
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Tapio Wirkkala, Two glass-objects, model 3587 & 3589, Iittala, Finland, circa 1965
Two turned
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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
Scandinavian Modern Gunnel Nyman Amber and clear Art Glass Vase Handblown 1951
By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Gunnel Nyman
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
Sculptural Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Handblown Translucent Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural and dramatic Mid-Century Modern glass vase was realized in Sweden, circa 1960. It
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Swedish Style Kilim Rug, Modern Scandi Meets Ethereal Elegance
By Judith Johansson
Located in Dallas, TX
30976 Judith Johansson Swedish Style Kilim Rug, 09'10 x 10'03.
With its Scandinavian Modern style
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
Materials
Wool
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
1970s Sculptural Water Carafe Scandinavian Modern
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Sculptural Glass Water Carafe Pitcher Scandinavian Modern
9.38 h x 3.5 diameter
Preowned
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Modern Pitchers
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Modern Art Glass Bowl or Ashtray by Holmegaard, 1958
By Holmegaard
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial signed Scandinavian Modern Danish modern clear/transparent art glass
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern Oiva Toikka Tundra Glass Arabia Iittala Finland 1970 19 pcs
By Arabia of Finland, Oiva Toikka, Iittala
Located in Miami, FL
Modern Finn Design by Oiva Toikka from 1970, Tundra glassware for Arabia, Finland. The design is
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Vase in Glass by Per Lütken
By Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Holmegaard
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian vase in glass by Per Lütken for Holmegaard Glasværk. Wear
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Vintage 1950s Danish Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Scandinavian Glass Artist, Five Large Red Wine Glasses in Art Glass, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian glass artist. Five large red wine glasses in art glass. 1980s.
Measures: 20.5 x 7 cm
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Vintage 1980s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
1960s Scandinavian Glass Cocktail Martini Pitcher
By Kosta Vicki Linstrand
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Scandinavian Glass Cocktail Martini Pitcher
Glass 9 h x 4 d x 3.5 diameter
Preowned original
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Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Pitchers
Materials
Glass
Tall Scandinavian Smoked Glass Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handblown Scandinavian smoked glass vase with petite curved handles. The subtle gradation of color
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
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
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Scandinavian Modern Glass For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of Scandinavian modern glass on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and brass. There are 6908 variations of the antique or vintage piece of Scandinavian modern glass you’re looking for, while we also have 316 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of Scandinavian modern glass — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each choice in our collection of Scandinavian modern glass bearing Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern or modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made object in our assortment of Scandinavian modern glass has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Orrefors and Holmegaard are consistently popular.
How Much is a Scandinavian Modern Glass?
The average selling price for a piece of Scandinavian modern glass at 1stDibs is $928, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $266,278 for the highest priced.
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 Modern Glass
- 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.
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