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Scandinavian Modern Wall Plaque, Heinz Erret, Gustavsberg -1970's
By Heinz Erret, Gustavsberg
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern earthenware wall plaque, Heinz Erret for Gustavsberg, 1970's. Silver inlays
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Earthenware
Scandinavian Modern Wall Plaque by Heljä Liukko-Sundström for Arabia -1988
By Arabia, Heljä Liukko-Sundström
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern wall plaque in original box, by Heljä Liukko-Sundström for Arabia -1988.
Text
Category
Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
H 6.42 in W 10.87 in D 0.52 in
Scandinavian Modern Wall Plaque by Heljä Liukko-Sundström for Arabia -1988
By Arabia, Heljä Liukko-Sundström
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern wall plaque in original box, by Heljä Liukko-Sundström for Arabia -1988.
Text
Category
Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
H 6.42 in W 10.91 in D 0.52 in
Scandinavian Modernist Wall Plaques by Ib Antoni for Bing & Grondahl, 1970s
By Ib Antoni
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A snail, a butterfly and a fish. Modernist interpretations by the Danish artist Ib Antoni (1929-73). Transfer-printet onto fiaence/ceramic. Manufactured by B&G in Denmark during the ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Prints
Materials
Faience
Scandinavian Mid-Century Stoneware Wall Plaque by Tilgmans Pottery
By Tilgmans Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice stoneware wall plaque relief in blue, brown and green by Tilgmans Pottery Sweden.
At the
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian 'Naive Dreamscape' Pottery Dish or Wall Plaque, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Vibrant and glossy in color palet this pottery wall plaque depicts a girl or woman lying in bed
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Bronze Relief Wall Plaque of Infant Girl, Scandinavian, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylized bronze wall relief depicting a naked infant girl. A hidden wall clasp allows you to install it anywhere suitable in the room. It was made on order in Scandinavia, probably...
Category
Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Decorative Lead Plaque, Scandinavian, Viking, Arts and Crafts, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a heavy antique decorative lead plaque. A Scandinavian, relief panel with Viking long ship
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Scandinavian Late Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Lead
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 0.6 in
Scandinavian Mid-Century Stoneware Wall Plaque with Fish by Tilgmans Pottery
By Tilgmans Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice stoneware wall plaque relief of a fish and a snail in bright colors by Tilgmans Pottery Sweden
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
H 12.6 in W 6.3 in D 0.99 in
Aluminia Plaques Earthenware, 13 Pieces, Børnehjælpsdagen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Aluminia plaques earthenware, 13 pieces.
Børnehjælpsdagen. Diameter 9 cm.
In good condition
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Nittsjö Wall Plaque Decorated with Birds, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nittsjö wall plaque decorated with birds, 1960s.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Measures: 31 x
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
12 Month Wall Plaques by Bjorn Wiinblad
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Nymølle Keramiske Fabrik
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Denmark, 1970s.
Each of these plaques represents a month. They display the charming story of a young
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
12 Month Wall Plaques by Bjorn Wiinblad
By Nymølle Keramiske Fabrik, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Denmark, 1970s.
Each of these plaques represents a month. They display the charming story of a young
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Yngve Blixt, Sweden, Wall Plaque in Glazed Stoneware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Yngve Blixt (1920-1981) Sweden. Wall plaque in glazed stoneware decorated with sailboat, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby. Cardus wall plaque
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby.
Cardus wall plaque designed in 1967 as part of the Cardus series
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Glazed Stoneware Plaques, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Swedish ceramists. Limited edition Wall hung plaques in glazed stoneware. Motifs: working women
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Hilkka Saynajarvi for Arabia , Unique Glazed Ceramic Wall plaque
By Hilkka-Liisa Ahola
Located in Buffalo, NY
Hilkka Säynäjärvi for Arabia. Unique glazed ceramic wall plaque. Beautiful glaze in blue and green
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Crazy Christmas Cat Wall Plaque by Tue Poulsen, 1970s
By Tue Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The stoneware crazy cat Christmas wall plaque was designed and made by Tue Poulsen in Denmark in
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Ceramist, Unique Wall Plaque in Glazed Stoneware, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish ceramist. Unique wall plaque in glazed stoneware. Blue glaze with hunter motif, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Börje Skogh for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Unique stoneware wall plaque.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Börje Skogh for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Unique stoneware wall plaque.
Abstract motif.
With wall
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stoneware
Heljä Liukko-sundström for Arabia, Glazed Faience Wall Plaque
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Heljä Liukko-Sundström (b. 1938) for Arabia.
Glazed faience wall plaque with hand-painted flowers
Category
Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Faience
Michael Andersen, Bornholm. Elongated ceramic wall plaque. Birds in relief.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
will be applicable to your purchase.
Michael Andersen, Bornholm.
Elongated ceramic wall plaque. Birds
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
H 6.3 in W 15.36 in D 0.79 in
Heljä Liukko-Sundström for Arabia, Glazed Faience Wall Plaque
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Heljä Liukko-Sundström (b. 1938) for Arabia.
Glazed faience wall plaque with hand-painted flowers
Category
Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Faience
Ceramic Wall Plaque "Day and Shadow" by Swedish Designer Vivi Calissendorff
By Berndt Friberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Discover the captivating ceramic wall plaque titled "Day and Shadow" by Swedish designer Vivi
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
H 17.33 in W 13.39 in D 1.58 in
Wall Plaque Designed by Börje Skohg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Borje Skohg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wall plaque designed by Börje Skohg for Gustavsberg,
Sweden, 1960s.
Stoneware and silver
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Gabi Citron-Tengborg, Own Workshop, Lund, Unique Wall Plaque, Fish
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gabi Citron-Tengborg. Own workshop, Lund.
Unique wall plaque in glazed stoneware shaped like a
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stoneware
Zodiac Capricon Ceramic Wall Plaque by Vallis for Gabriel Sweden
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ceramic wall plaque decorated with blue glaze. It depicts the Zodiac sign: The Capricon. Designed
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia Finland Large Decorative Ceramic Wall Plaque
By Arabia of Finland, Arabia, Annikki Hovisaari
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Large ceramic wall plaque features an abstract motif of a fish in bright turquoise glaze with
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Bjørn Wiinblad, Huge, Unique Candleholder Wall Plaque, Dated 1995
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad (1918-2006). Huge, unique candleholder wall plaque with six light arms made of blue
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candle Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Ceramic Wall Plaques by Ulla Winblad, Sweden, 1960s
By Alingsås Keramik, Ulla Winblad
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of hand thrown ceramic wall plaques by Ulla Winblad for Alingsås Keramik, Sweden, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Helja Liukko-sundström for Arabia, Finland Plaque in Porcelain Hand-Painted
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Helja Liukko-Sundström for Arabia, Finland. Plaque in porcelain hand-painted.
Measures 32 cm. x
Category
20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Porcelain
H 12.6 in W 4.73 in D 0.79 in
Jeppe Hagedorn-Olsen, Large Wall Plaque/Dish in Ceramics, Abstract Motif
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jeppe Hagedorn-Olsen. Large wall plaque/dish in ceramics, abstract motif.
In perfect condition
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
H 1.19 in W 17.33 in D 14.18 in
Ceramic Wall Plaque w Birds & Flowers by Gabriel Keramik, Sweden 1970s
By Gabriel Keramik
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic wall plaque fabricated by Gabriel Keramik, Sweden 1970s. Depicting a romantic / infantil
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ester Wallin for Upsala Ekeby. Stoneware wall plaque with abstract motif
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ester Wallin (1928-2009) for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden.
Stoneware wall plaque with an abstract motif
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Stoneware
H 11.03 in W 7.09 in D 0.4 in
Bertil Lundgren for Rörstrand, "Gallery 2" Wall Plaque in Glazed Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bertil Lundgren for Rörstrand. "Gallery 2" wall plaque in glazed porcelain with butterfly, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 1.19 in
Bertil Lundgren for Rörstrand, Wall Plaque in Glazed Porcelain with Peacock
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bertil Lundgren for Rörstrand. "Gallery 3" wall plaque in glazed porcelain decorated with a peacock
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 1.19 in
Limited Artist Glass Wall Plaque Theophany by Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
By Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A large decorative wall plaque or dish designed by Bjorn Wiinblad in 1978 and made by Rosenthal in
Category
Vintage 1970s European Scandinavian Modern Prints
Materials
Glass
Irma Yourstone for Upsala-Ekeby, Wall Plaque in Glazed Stoneware, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Irma Yourstone for Upsala-Ekeby. Wall plaque in glazed stoneware. 1960s.
Measures: 32 x 29 cm.
In
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stoneware
H 12.6 in W 11.42 in D 1.19 in
Heinz Erret '1920-2003' for Gustavsberg, Wall Plaque in Glazed Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Heinz Erret (1920-2003) for Gustavsberg.
Wall plaque in glazed ceramics with silver inlay in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Silver
Ceramic Wall Plaque by Ester Wallin for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Barcelona, ES
Glazed ceramic wall plaque, made by Ester Wallin for Upsala Ekeby in the end of 1960s. Depicting a
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Stoneware Wall Plaque by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Swedish Modern
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Stoneware Wall Plaque by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, 1950s.
Beautifully glazed relief
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 8.67 in W 11.62 in D 0.79 in
Bjorn Wiinblad 'Figaro' Very Large Shaving-Dish or Wall Plaque in Orange
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjorn Wiinblad 'Figaro' very large shaving-dish or wall plaque in orange.
Own workshop, hand
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
The Sun Chariot, Danish Ceramic Wall Plaque by Ejvind Nielsen, 1970
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A depiction of The Bronze Age “Sun Chariot” – a very important Danish cultural icon, held in the National Museum of Denmark and even printed to the front side of the most valuable mo...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bjørn Wiinblad for Nymølle, Denmark.. "Galop" wall plaque and four salt cellars.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad (1918-2006) for Nymølle, Denmark.
"Galop" wall plaque and four faience salt cellars
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Faience
H 6.3 in W 9.06 in D 0.4 in
12 Decorative Month Wall Plaques by Bjorn Wiinblad for Nymolle, Denmark, 1970s
By Nymølle Keramiske Fabrik, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Esbjerg, DK
, Denmark, 1970s. Each of these plaques stands for a month and is displaying the charming story of a young
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Plaques Aimo Nietosvuori for Jie Verkstad, 1970s
By JIE Gantofta
Located in Miami, FL
Whimsical trio of ceramic wall plaques designed by Aimo Nietosvuori (b. 1933-Finland) for the
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
H 6.5 in W 8.75 in D 1.5 in
Ego Stengods Mid Century Ceramic Wall Plaque of Blue Fish Sweden
By Ego Stengods
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Blue fish embossed ceramic plate from the 1960s from the Ego Stengods workshops in Sweden.
Very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby. Rare hand-painted ceramic wall plaque. Ca. 1960
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mari Simmulson (1911-2000) for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden.
Rare hand-painted ceramic wall plaque
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
H 3.94 in W 9.85 in D 0.4 in
Bjørn Wiinblad. Colossal and early wall plaque in ceramic with a female face
Located in Copenhagen, DK
will be applicable to your purchase.
Bjørn Wiinblad. Colossal and early wall plaque in ceramic.
Female
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
H 2.76 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Bjørn Wiinblad for The Blue House. Octagonal dish/wall plaque in stoneware.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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Octagonal dish/wall plaque in stoneware. Unique.
Motif of a woman in a garden.
Blue glaze on a light gray
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Stoneware
H 1.19 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Bjørn Wiinblad for The Blue House. Octagonal dish/wall plaque in stoneware.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
/wall plaque in stoneware.
Motif of a woman's face.
Blue glaze on light grey base.
In perfect condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Stoneware
H 0.79 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Bjørn Wiinblad for The Blue House. Unique octagonal ceramic bowl/wall plaque.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
plaque.
Decorated with polychrome glaze on a light gray base.
Motif of a woman and bird.
Dating: 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
H 1.19 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Bjørn Wiinblad for The Blue House. Octagonal ceramic bowl/wall plaque. 1973
Located in Copenhagen, DK
plaque.
Decorated with polychrome glaze on a light gray base.
Motif of a woman with a lantern.
Dating
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
H 1.19 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Bjørn Wiinblad for The Blue House. Unique octagonal ceramic bowl/wall plaque.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
plaque.
Decorated with polychrome glaze on a light gray base.
Motif of a woman with a lantern.
Dating
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
H 1.19 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Bjørn Wiinblad for The Blue House. Octagonal ceramic bowl/wall plaque. 1973
Located in Copenhagen, DK
plaque.
Decorated with polychrome glaze on a light gray base.
Motif of a woman with a hat and two birds
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
H 1.19 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Bjørn Wiinblad for The Blue House. Unique octagonal ceramic bowl/wall plaque.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
plaque.
Decorated with polychrome glaze on a light gray base.
Motif of a woman with in a garden.
Dating
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
H 1.19 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Bjørn Wiinblad for The Blue House. Octagonal ceramic bowl/wall plaque. 1974
Located in Copenhagen, DK
plaque.
Decorated with polychrome glaze on a light gray base.
Motif of a woman with a hat holding a
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
H 1.19 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Bjørn Wiinblad for The Blue House. Octagonal ceramic bowl/wall plaque. 1974
Located in Copenhagen, DK
plaque.
Decorated with polychrome glaze on a light gray base.
Motif of a woman with a turban and two
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
H 1.19 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Flemming Brylle Post-Modern Abstract Wall Art, 1993
By Flemming Brylle
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Crisp white Scandinavian wall art plaque "Glacier" designed by Flemming Brylle for Søholm Stentøj
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Post-Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Pair of Enameled Wall Art Plaques by Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg
Located in New York, NY
Charming and fun pair of enameled wall plaques by Gustavsberg. These are sold with a reduced price
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
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Scandinavian Plaque For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Scandinavian plaque you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, stoneware and metal, every Scandinavian plaque was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Scandinavian plaque, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A Scandinavian plaque made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Scandinavian plaque over the years, but those crafted by Nymølle Keramiske Fabrik, Bjørn Wiinblad and Arabia are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Scandinavian Plaque?
Prices for a Scandinavian plaque start at $175 and top out at $14,950 with the average selling for $494.
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.
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