Bird Dove in Heart Brooch Pin Scandinavian Silver Mid-Century Modern
Located in New York, NY
A WONDERFUL MID-CENTURY MODERN BIRD, DOVE IN A HEART BROOCH IN 830 SILVER, MOST LIKELY SCANDINAVIAN, CONTINENTAL - A CLASSIC.
Silver
Scandinavian Modern Silver Brooch and Screw Back Earrings, Victor Jansson -1964
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern silver brooch and screw back earrings by Victor Jansson, Sweden -1964.
Silver
Modernist Brooch, Atelier Borgila, 1945
By Atelier Borgila
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful modernist silver brooch from Atelier Borgila -1945. Signed with maker's mark.
Silver
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Abstract Brooch No. 342
By Henning Koppel, Georg Jensen
Located in St. Louis, MO
A definitive icon of post-war Scandinavian modernism, this sterling silver triform brooch, model no. 342, was designed by the legendary sculptor Henning Koppel for the premier Danish...
Sterling Silver
Modernist Scandinavian Silver Brooch by Lapponia
Located in Oslo, NO
Modernist silver brooch. Designed and made in Finland by Lapponia, from cirka 1970s second half. The brooch is in very good vintage condition.
Silver
1970s Aarikka Scandinavian Modern 3 in Sculptural Silver Brooch Limited Edition
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
The brooch, executed in the workshop of Johannes Aatos Hauli, Helsinki, for Aarikka, is number 11 of a limited edition of 15 pieces and a highly collectable item of Scandinavian Midc...
Sterling Silver
Unavailable
H 0.79 in W 2.76 in D 2.17 in
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Silver Möbius Brooch by Torun for George Jensen 1960
By Georg Jensen, Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Eye catching, intriguing and elegant Scandinavian Modern Sterling silver brooch, model “Möbius” by Vivianna Torun.
Silver, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
H 5.12 in W 1.5 in D 0.2 in
Sterling Silver Wood Dangle Brooch by Anna Greta Eker - Norway, 1960s
By Anna-Greta Eker, Plus Norway
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely Scandinavian design brooch/pin with four dangles of silver and wood.
Silver
Unavailable
H 2.37 in W 2.37 in D 0.4 in
Bronze Brooch and Necklace with Melted Look by Studio Else & Paul, Norway, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful bronze brooch or necklace designed by Studio Else & Paul, Hadeland, Oslo - Norway. This is a typical example of the 1970's ‘new’ look and has a Tribe inspired and melted ...
Bronze
Vintage Scandinavian silver brooch, Claës Giertta, Sweden, 1968
By Claës Giertta 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking silver brooch by Claës Giertta, in a cool, brutalist design. Letters and different forms make up the motif, the surfaces have different finishes that create an expressive pl...
Silver
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H 0.79 in W 2.37 in D 0.2 in
Vintage Scandinavian Peace Dove Pin Brooch in Silver and Enamel guilloche, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
White enamel dove brooch by A. Skolem, Norway, circa 1950. Made from sterling silver with a gold wash and pristine white enamel in guilloche. Its signed to its back side A. Skolem - ...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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H 1.75 in W 1.75 in D 0.5 in
Borge Malling Jensen Danish Sterling Silver and Moonstone Modernist Brooch Pin
By Borge Jensen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Borge Malling Jensen Danish sterling silver and white moonstone modernist brooch pin Scandinavian Modern / Mid-Century Modern.
Sterling Silver
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H 0.99 in W 1.97 in D 0.2 in
Vintage David Andersen Bird Brooch in Enamel Guilloche and Sterling Silver
By David Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Gorgeous bird pin by David Andersen. It features white, blue and black enamel highlighting the bird. With a gold washed sterling silver frame. Very well marked backside: Davis Anders...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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H 0.16 in W 1.58 in D 0.6 in
Vintage Scandinavian modern Georg Jensen Silver brooch of Double Dolphin 1960s
By Georg Jensen, Harald Nielsen
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
A cute vintage double dolphin brooch from George Jensen. This Scandinavian Modern sterling silver jewellery is designed by Harald Nielsen for George Jensen, with mark of George Jense...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Wiwen Nilsson Sterling Silver Brooch
By Wiwen Nilsson
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wiwen Nilsson sterling silver brooch. Measures: 6 cm (2 23/64 in.). Weighs 7 g (0,25 oz).
Sterling Silver
Silver Brooch "Pheasant" by Wiwen Nilsson
By Wiwen Nilsson
Located in Lund, SE
Silver brooch "Pheasant" by Wiwen Nilsson, Lund, Sweden. Three layers of engraved sterling silver.
Sterling Silver
Pheasant Sterling Silver Brooch by Wiwen Nilsson
By Wiwen Nilsson
Located in Lund, SE
Pheasant sterling silver brooch by Wiwen Nilsson, Lund, Sweden. Signed and dated, U9, 1970. Engraved Nr L 48.
Sterling Silver
Rock Crystal and Sterling Silver Brooch by Wiwen Nilsson, Sweden
By Wiwen Nilsson
Located in Lund, SE
A very typical rock crystal and sterling silver brooch by Wiwen Nilsson, Lund, Sweden. Signed and dated, P8, 1941.
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Silver Brooch by Wiwen Nilsson
By Wiwen Nilsson
Located in Lund, SE
Sterling silver brooch "Flying crane" by Wiwen Nilsson, Sweden. Three layers of engraved silver.
Sterling Silver
Silver Brooch "Carp" by Wiwen Nilsson
By Wiwen Nilsson
Located in Lund, SE
Silver brooch "Carp" by Wiwen Nilsson, Lund, Sweden. Three layers of sterling silver.
Sterling Silver
Silver Brooch "Flying Crane" by Wiwen Nilsson
Located in Lund, SE
Silver brooch "Flying Crane" by Wiwen Nilsson, Lund, Sweden. Four layers of engraved sterling silver.
Sterling Silver
Silver Brooch "Diving Crane" by Wiwen Nilsson
By Wiwen Nilsson
Located in Lund, SE
Sterling silver brooch by Wiwen Nilsson, Sweden. Three layers of engraved silver.
Sterling Silver
Silver Brooch "Pine Branch" by Wiwen Nilsson
By Wiwen Nilsson
Located in Lund, SE
Sterling silver brooch "Pine Branch" by Wiwen Nilsson, Sweden. Four layers of engraved silver.
Sterling Silver
Silver Brooch "Cherry Flower Branch" by Wiwen Nilsson
By Wiwen Nilsson
Located in Lund, SE
Silver brooch "Cherry Flower Branch" by Wiwen Nilsson, Lund, Sweden. Three layers of engraved silver.
Sterling Silver
Silver Brooch "Japanese Pinecone Branch" by Wiwen Nilsson
By Wiwen Nilsson
Located in Lund, SE
Silver brooch "Japanese Pinecone Branch" by Wiwen Nilsson, Lund, Sweden. Four layers of engraved silver.
Sterling Silver
Silver Brooch "Bird of Paradise" by Wiwen Nilsson
By Wiwen Nilsson
Located in Lund, SE
Silver brooch "Bird of Paradise" by Wiwen Nilsson, Lund, Sweden. Four layers of engraved silver.
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Nanna Ditzel Brooch #337A
By Nanna Ditzel, Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Nanna Ditzel brooch #337A. From after 1945. 6 cm dia (2 23/64"). Weighs 28 grams (1 oz) In beautiful condition.
Sterling Silver
Silver Brooch "Flying Crane with Leafs" by Wiwen Nilsson
By Wiwen Nilsson
Located in Lund, SE
Sterling silver brooch by Wiwen Nilsson, Sweden. Four layers of engraved silver.
Sterling Silver
Geometric Style Sterling Silver Brooch by Wiwen Nilsson, Sweden
Located in Lund, SE
Geometric style Sterling Silver brooch by Wiwen Nilsson, Sweden, 1956.
Sterling Silver
Rare Gilded Antelope, Sterling Silver Brooch by Wiwen Nilsson
By Wiwen Nilsson
Located in Lund, SE
An extreemly rare antelope brooch by Wiwen Nilsson, Lund,Sweden. Partially guilded in two nuances of gold. Signed and dated, P9, 1965. Engraved number: Nr. 3
Sterling Silver
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H 0.28 in W 0.99 in D 0.91 in
Blue Stone Silver Brooch by Bergslagssmycke O Nordström -Sweden 1960s
By N. Nordstrom 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful blue 'Bergslagen stone' silver brooch by Ove Nordström, Skinnskatteberg 1960s. Sweden. Lovely for every occasion. The stone has various shades of blue color and are origin...
Stone, Sterling Silver
Vintage Silver Necklace or Brooch by Smycka Kumla, Sweden, 1979
Located in Stockholm, SE
A circular and practical silver necklace in which can also be used as a brooch if you wish. This jewelry is made by Smycka Kumla (company established 1926, Sweden) in 1979. Nice pati...
Silver
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H 0.28 in W 1.03 in D 0.95 in
Light Blue Stone Silver Brooch by Bergslagssmycke O Nordström -Sweden 1960s
By N. Nordstrom 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful light blue 'Bergslagen stone' silver brooch by Ove Nordström, Skinnskatteberg 1960s. Sweden. Lovely for every occasion. The stone has various shades of blue color and are ...
Stone, Sterling Silver
Silver Brooch with Melted Look by Studio Else & Paul- Norway 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely silver brooch/necklace designed by Studio Else & Paul, Hadeland, Oslo - Norway. This is a typical example of the 1970's ‘new’ look and has a Tribe inspired and melted design...
Silver
Sterling Silver and Enamel Brooch by Henning Koppel
By Georg Jensen, Henning Koppel
Located in Hudson, NY
Abstract form in shape of stylized tree. Green enamel detail. Signed at back. Design number 323. Made by Georg Jensen.
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H 1.97 in W 2.76 in D 0.04 in
Vintage Brass Brooch by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Stockholm, SE
A quite unique an definitely seldom brooch by Swedish mid-century designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd Sweden. Yes, he apparently did make a few other things than lighting and this...
Silver
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H 1.58 in W 2.17 in D 0.04 in
Vintage Brass Brooch by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Stockholm, SE
An unique an definitely rare vintage brooch by Swedish designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd Sweden. This is model P18. A beautiful and special mid-century brass brooch with a color...
Brass
Scandinavian Gilt Sterling Silver Enamel Brooch
Located in Skanninge, SE
Scandinavian sterling silver brooch with white and turquoise enamel.
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Estate Large Puffed Heart Brooch Pin Silver
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate Large Puffed Heart Brooch Pin Silver TIF355 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS! FREE SHIPPI...
Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Tie Bar or Money Clip No. 74
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Georg Jensen sterling silver tie clip. Model no. 74. Designed by Sigvard Bernadotte for Georg Jensen circa 1953. And of course, it can double as a money clip. Simply a wo...
Sterling Silver
Rare Art Noveau Brooch in Sterling Silver by Georg Jensen, Design Number 12
By Georg Jensen
Located in bronshoj, DK
Rare art noveau brooch in sterling silver by Georg Jensen. Design number 12. Stamped. In very good condition. Measures: 4.3 cm. Literature: Similarly pictured p. 82 in the book: Geor...
1950s Vintage Dual Platinum Clips with Attachment
Located in Hicksville, NY
Metal Type: Platinum (Pin is 14K White Gold) [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 27.3 grams *Clips detach to be worn separately or you can wear as 1 large brooch. Center Diamond Details...
Platinum
$185
H 252.23 in W 135.2 in L 135.2 in
TiffaTiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Sterling Silver Open Heart Pin/Brooch 34mm #24660
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Sterling Silver Open Heart Pin/Brooch 34mm Authentic Tiffany piece in Elsa Peretti's iconic open heart design. Tiffany pouch and box are not included. ...
Sterling Silver
Victorian Silver Plate Turtle Dove Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian silver plate love token brooch of two tethered finely detailed turtle doves. For the Victorians there was a close association between true lovers and Turtle Doves. These bi...
Silver Plate
$562
H 1.88 in W 2.25 in
Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Pattern 339 Modern Star Pin/Brooch #22841
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Pattern 339 Modern Star Pin/Brooch This modernist star pin/brooch was designed by Henning Koppel pattern # 339. Weighs approx 22.0g, 14.1dwt M...
Sterling Silver
$1,107
H 3.12 in W 0.6 in D 0.6 in
Vintage 1960's Georg Jensen Nana Ditzel Clip-On Earrings Sterling Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These very elegant sterling silver dangling clip-on earring were designed by Nana Ditzel and executed by Georg Jensen, Denmark in the 1960's. They are fully signed and numbered 128 A...
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Abstract Brooch
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural mid-century modern sterling silver brooch by Georg Jensen, Denmark, design no. 321, dating to the 1950s–1960s. Executed in solid sterling silver, the brooch features an ...
Sterling Silver
Bernard Meldahl Oslo Enamel Dove Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely White Enamel Dove Brooch by Bernard Meldahl, Oslo, Norway. Circa 1950. Made of Sterling silver with a gold wash and pristine white enamel. Excellent condition and nice scale....
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
$899
H 1 in W 0.88 in D 0.88 in
Antique Georg Jensen Ladies Sterling Silver Ring with a Geometric Design
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This ladies ring was made by the renowned Georg Jensen of Denmark in approximately 1920 in his period Art Deco style. The ring is composed of sterling silver and done with a geometri...
Sterling Silver
Ed Weiner Modernist Brooch
By Ed Wiener
Located in New York, NY
Ed Weiner Modernist Brooch constructed of 2 layers of sterling silver, the top cut away with 50's atomic, modernist motifs, then soldered to the base and patinaed for high contrast....
Sterling Silver
Rebajes Sterling Modernist Bird Brooch
By Rebajes
Located in New York, NY
Rebajes Sterling Modernist Bird Brooch made from a single sheet of sterling metal. The wing is cut in one and folded down over body and is then further decorated as is the tail. The ...
Sterling Silver
Dynamic Mid Century Modern Sterling Abstract Fish Brooch Pin Sierra Mexico
Located in Montreal, QC
A Striking Iconic Modernist Abstract Fish pin by the famous Sierra Mexico Silversmiths. Beautifully crafted in sterling silver; measuring approx 4” x 2”. Fully hallmarked: MEXICO SIE...
Sterling Silver
Massive Mexican Sterling Parrot Brooch c 1940s
Located in University City, MO
Massive Mexican sterling parrot brooch c 1940s The large scale artisan brooch is designed with an exotic bird figure perched on a branch The wings are accented with etched impre...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Atomic Brooch by Henning Koppel
By Georg Jensen
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Georg Jensen Atomic Brooch designed by Henning Koppel in a modern minimalist form that is truly striking in polished sterling silver. Henning was a Danish artist and designer known ...
Sterling Silver
$1,295
H 2.25 in W 2.25 in
Early Georg Jensen Bird Eating Berries Sterling Brooch Pin 53 Denmark 1933-1944
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
This is the large gorgeous early (1933-1944) Georg Jensen sterling silver pin brooch in the form of a bird eating berries with leaves in a gorgeous open work design. The brooch has ...
Sterling Silver, Silver
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
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
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.