Scandinavian Modern Kitten Tile Wall Plaque, Sweden 1960s-1970s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage hand-crafted decorative tile or wall plaque features tabby kitten with black outline on off-white ceramic or porcelain background, with navy blue text in Swedish.
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery
$906Sale Price|20% Off
Stig Lindberg - Tile - Gustavsberg - 1960
By Stig Lindberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: Stig Lindberg's work is famous for its fantasy-rich displays. There exist quite a lot of big tiles from his hand, this particular one is rather rare and cannot ...
Earthenware, Ceramic, Stoneware
$788Sale Price|20% Off
Lisa Larson - Appeletrad 'Tile', Gustavsberg - 1970 - 1980s
By Gustavsberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: This tile of an apple tree by Lisa Larson is very rare. There exists a more common version of this tile which has a man and woman sitting in front of the tree, ...
Earthenware, Ceramic
Midcentury Mirror in Rosewood with Tiles by Quistgaard, Made in Denmark
By Jens Quistgaard, Richard Nissen
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking mirror with frame of rosewood and tiles. Designed by Jens Quistgaard for Richard Nissen Denmark. Great original condition.
Rosewood
Stoneware Daisy Relief Tile by Willi Fischer, Sweden, 1960s
By Ego Stengods
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Decorative stoneware wall plaque by Willi Fischer, produced in Sweden during the 1960s.
Earthenware, Stoneware
Large Stoneware Relief Tile by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product information: Large stoneware relief tile by Stig Lindberg, produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, in the 1960s. Lindberg created a series of highly expressive and narrative ceramic...
Enamel
Vintage Danish Polished Aluminium Dual Sconces with Maroon Tiles, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of Dual sconces is polished aluminium set with maroon glazed ceramic miniature tiles. Presumably manufactured by NSC - Nordisk Solar Compagni in Denmark during the 1970s. All ...
Aluminum
Börje Skohg / WALL TILE / Gustavsberg / 1977
By Gustavsberg, Borje Skohg
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Börje Skohg began his career in 1947 as a silver decorative painter in Gustavsberg's Argenta department. In 1949, Wilhelm Kage recognised her decorative skills and allowed her to lea...
Stoneware
Börje Skohg / WALL TILE / Gustavsberg / 1977
By Gustavsberg, Borje Skohg
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Börje Skohg began his career in 1947 as a silver decorative painter in Gustavsberg's Argenta department. In 1949, Wilhelm Kage recognised her decorative skills and allowed her to lea...
Stoneware
6 Wall Plaques / Tiles, Rörstrand - Olle Alberius - Black and Green
By Rörstrand, Olle Alberius
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set of 6 porcelain wall tiles / plaques designed by Olle Alberius at Rörstrand in the late 1960s. These plaques have a decor of birds, flowers and trees in a black and green/yellow...
Stoneware
Unavailable
H 118.9 in W 41.34 in D 3.94 in
Bjørn Wiinblad, Very Large Rectangular Relief with Blue Glazed Tiles
By Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Vejle, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad, very large rectangular relief with blue glazed tiles depicting a tree and two figures. Signed Bjørn Wiinblad 71. Measures: H. 302 cm., B. 105 cm. Earthenware tiles de...
Ceramic
Scandinavian Wall Tile or Art Object Ceramic Vintage 70s
Located in Oirlo, LI
Scandinavian wall tile or art object ceramic Vintage 70s.
Ceramic
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H 14.97 in W 11.82 in D 0.4 in
Scandinavian Modern Wall Tile by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia Finland, 1960s
By Arabia, Annikki Hovisaari
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern wall tile by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia Finland in the 1960s.
Ceramic
Danish Tiled Wall Mirror
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Danish rosewood tiled wall mirror. Scandinavian Modern / Mid-Century Modern.
Blue Scandinavian Tiled Mirror with Teak Wood Frame, 1960s
Located in Oirlo, LI
A beautiful elongated Scandinavian mirror with the teak. This is a hallway mirror with blue tiles that contrast nicely with the warm teak wood. The mirror comes from the 1960s ...
Ceramic, Teak
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H 15.16 in W 12.01 in D 0.4 in
Finnish Wall Tile "Peacock" by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia Finland, 1960s
By Arabia, Annikki Hovisaari
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern tall tile by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia Finland in the 1960s.
Ceramic
Stylised Scandinavian Studio Pottery Tile Signed 20th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A superb stylised, believed Scandinavian, framed Studio Pottery tile with a horseman and dog in the manner of Picasso dating from the 20th century. The rectangular stoneware tile is ...
Stoneware
Wall Mirror with Blue Tiles, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
A Danish production mirror from the 1960s. Dimensions: height 101 cm, width 49 cm.
Ceramic, Mirror
Wall Mirror with blue tiles, Danish Design, 1970s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Wall mirror, Denmark, 1970s. Rosewood frame with blue tiles.
Mirror, Rosewood
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H 8.75 in W 8.75 in D 0.5 in
Black Cat Hanging Ceramic Tile / Wall Plaque by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg
Located in Oakland, CA
Black cat with blue eyes ceramic hanging wall tile / plaque by Swedish ceramic artist Lisa Larson (born 1931- ) circa 1960s. Square ceramic tile with raised (relief) texture on the b...
Ceramic
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Wall Tile, Stoneware, Retro
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson (1931 -) for Gustavsberg, wall tile, stoneware, retro. Stamped on the back. Perfect condition. Measures 22 cm.
Large Danish Teak Wall Mirror with Leather Strap and Tile Hook
By Pedersen & Hansen
Located in Peabody, MA
Exceptionally large Danish teak wall mirror with leather strap for hanging, which rests on a teak hook with tile knob, circa 1970s. With its 31.25" diameter and overall 43.5" long wh...
Leather, Teak, Ceramic
Bodil Eje-Style Danish Mid-Century Ceramic Tile Wall Mirror & Shelf
Located in Norwalk, CT
A stunning Danish mid-century wall mirror with a matching shelf in blonde oak wood, both with gorgeous sea-toned green flecked and impressed ceramic tiles, in the manner of Danish de...
Ceramic, Oak
Inge Exner for Knabstrup Ceramic Fish Tile
By Knabstrup
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Inge Exner for Knabstrup ceramic fish tile. Dates to the early 1960's when Inge Exner was designing for the Company. Metal hook for easy hanging!
Clay
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H 10.16 in W 12.49 in D 0.4 in
Max Svanberg Decorative Modern Tile Wall Platter for Rörstrand, 1970s
By Max Walter Svanberg, Rörstrand
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Limited edition Mid-Century Modern colorful porcelain wall plaque, tile painting by Swedish surrealist artist Max Walter Svanberg, (1912-1994). Designed for Swedish Rörstrand in the ...
Porcelain
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H 16.93 in W 40.16 in D 0.99 in
Danish Midcentury Wall Decoration with Tiles by Royal Copenhagen, 1960s
By Royal Copenhagen, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Lejre, DK
Relief with frame in brass and decorated with tiles by Royal Copenhagen. Designed and made by Royal Copenhagen. Great original condition.
Brass
Brutalist Danish Modern Teak and Tile Brutalist Wall Clock, Extra Large
By Raul Coronel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a Danish modern teak and tile Brutalist wall clock. Unmarked. I have a matching clock, a bit smaller in other posting. Unsigned. Measures: 81" H x 25" W x 2 1/...
Ceramic, Teak
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H 35.44 in W 25.99 in D 1.58 in
Colossal unique wall relief by Bjørn Wiinblad in ceramic tiles. Woman's face.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Colossal unique wall relief by Bjørn Wiinblad in ceramic tiles. Woman's face. Polychrome glaze. Signed and dated '69. In perfect condition. Dimensions: Height 90.0 cm x Width 66....
Ceramic
Rosewood and Tile Mirror by Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An excellent rosewood framed mirror with inlaid handmade tiles by Royal Copenhagen. See also matching cabinet #10627.
Rosewood
Large Danish Rosewood and Tile Mirror by Royal Copenhagen
By Nils Thorsson
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Beautiful Danish rosewood mirror manufacture by Haslev with inset handmade Royal Copenhagen tiles designed by Nils Thorsson. Mirror measures 43 inches square. Signed with Haslev labe...
Rosewood
Mirror in Rosewood and Tiles of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Mirror in rosewood and tiles of Danish design from the 1960s. The mirror is in great vintage condition.
Rosewood
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H 6.69 in W 9.94 in D 0.98 in
Danish Mid-century modern pottery wall decoration by Dietlinde Hein, Knabstrup
By Knabstrup
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Mid-century modern signed Scandinavian art pottery wall tile decoration, a fantastic wall plaque made and signed by Dietlinde Hein Knabstrup, Denmark.
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirror with Ceramic Tiles Illums Bolighus, 1960s
By Illums Bolighus
Located in Odense, DK
This rare and highly decorative Scandinavian Modern wall-hung mirror was designed by Mogens Lund and retailed by the prestigious Illums Bolighus in Copenhagen during the 1960s.
Stoneware, Mirror
Mid-Century Jie Gantofta Sweden Floral Wall Plaque Tile
By JIE Gantofta
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Swedish ceramic floral wall plaque by Jie Gantofta Sweden. Created by designer Aimo Nietosvuori. This ceramic tile with natural flowers and butterfly is hand-painted in ...
Ceramic
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H 6.3 in W 9.45 in D 0.79 in
Ceramic Wall Tile Designed by Aimo Nietosvuori for JIE Gantofta, Sweden
By JIE Gantofta
Located in Antwerp, BE
This beautiful wall plaque with daisies is a part of the series various flowers, they are made of stoneware and hand painted. They have a glass coating. Designed by Aimo Nietosvuori ...
Ceramic
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H 22.05 in W 17.72 in D 1.58 in
Wall Mirror Orange Ceramic Tiles by Dietlinde Hein for Knabstrup, Denmark, 1960s
By Knabstrup, Dietlinde Hein
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful wall mirror with orange decorated ceramics tiles by Dietlinde Hein in the 1960s. The mirror was manufactured by Knabstrup ceramics workshop in Denmark.
Ceramic, Mirror
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H 1.58 in Dm 23.23 in
Wall Mirror, Blue Ceramic Tiles by Dietlinde Hein for Knabstrup, Denmark, 1960s
By Knabstrup, Dietlinde Hein
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful wall mirror with blue decorated ceramics tiles hand decorated by Dietlinde Hein in the 1960s. Mounted on teakwood with copper strips. The mirror was manufactured by Knabstr...
Ceramic, Mirror
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H 0.5 in W 9 in D 9 in
Bjorge Skohg, Gustavsberg Abstract Applied Silver Scandinavian 1960 Art Tile
By Borje Skohg
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Bjorge Skohg for Gustavsberg square ceramic wall plaque of abstract design, with applied silver decoration Signed Gustavsberg on reverse Measures: 9 inch square In very good condi...
Ceramic
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.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
With an in-house workshop, the gallery not only proposes beautifully restored vintage classics but also recently launched a line of pieces under license, spearheaded by Arnold Madsen’s iconic Clam chair.
If anyone is brave, humble and adept enough to recolor these mid-century masterpieces, it’s Ilse Crawford. Here, she gives us the details on her five earthy paint choices and tells us how she feels about design collaborations.
In an innovative display, the Designmuseum Danmark is permanently exhibiting the 20th century's most iconic seats.
Our feed is filled with the world's most beautiful spaces. See the 10 our followers have deemed the best of the best this month.
The Finnish talent created nature-inspired pieces, from furniture to jewelry, with phenomenal staying power.
Kersti Sandin and Lars Bülow want their new endeavor to educate both students and professionals about furniture design.