Scandinavian Vintage Vase
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Vase
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Clay
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Vase
Stoneware
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Bronze
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Pottery
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Stoneware
1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Vase
Ceramic, Stoneware
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Vase
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Ceramic, Stoneware
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Vase
Crystal
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Vintage Vase
Ceramic
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Vintage Vase
1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Vase
Ceramic
20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Vintage Vase
Ceramic
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Stoneware
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Vase
Ceramic
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Vase
Brass
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Vase
Ceramic
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Vintage Vase
Glass
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Vase
Zinc, Metal
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Vase
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Glass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Vase
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Vase
Stoneware
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Glass
20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Vase
Ceramic
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Vase
Stoneware
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Vase
Blown Glass
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Vase
Stoneware
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Vase
Ceramic
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Glass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Vase
Ceramic
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Vase
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Vase
Stoneware
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Vase
Ceramic
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Vase
Stoneware
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Vintage Vase
Art Glass
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Glass
1960s Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Vase
Art Glass
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Vase
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Vase
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Vase
Ceramic, Stoneware
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Vase
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Vase
Pottery
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Vase
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Vase
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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.
Finding the Right vases-vessels for You
For thousands of years, vases and vessels have had meaningful functional value in civilizations all over the world. In Ancient Greece, ceramic vessels were used for transporting water and dry goods, holding bouquets of flowers, for storage and more. Outside of utilitarian use, in cities such as Athens, vases were a medium for artistic expression — pottery was a canvas for artists to illustrate their cultures’ unique people, beliefs and more. And pottery skills were handed down from fathers to sons.
Every antique and vintage vase and vessel, from decorative Italian urns to French 19th-century Louis XVI–style lidded vases, carries with it a rich, layered story.
On 1stDibs, there is a vast array of vases and vessels in a variety of colors, sizes and shapes. Our collection features vessels made from delicate materials such as ceramic and glass as well as durable materials like rustproof metals and stone.
A contemporary vase can help introduce an air of elegance to your minimalist space while an antique Chinese jar would make a luxurious addition to an Asian-inspired interior. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a statement piece, consider an Art Deco vase crafted by Italian architect and furniture designer Gio Ponti.
Vases and vessels — be they handmade pots, handblown glass wine bottles or otherwise — are versatile, practical decorative objects, and no matter your particular design preferences, furniture style or color scheme, they can add beauty and warmth to any home. Find yours on 1stDibs today.