$520Sale Price|20% Off
Pierre Forssell Brass Vase Produced by hand in Skultuna Sweden
By Skultuna, Pierre Forssell
Located in Stockholm, SE
This vase was hand crafted at the Skultuna studio were Pierre Forssell was working with he's assistant. The vase is made of a brass tube where a brass curved crown was delicately wel...
Brass
$337Sale Price|25% Off
Decanter / Flask, 23 carat gold plated brass Pierre Forssell for Skultuna, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard, Pierre Forssell, Pierre Forsell, Gunnar Ander, Skultuna
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant Decanter made from brass. Gold plated, 23 carat. Designed by Pierre Forssell and manufactured in Sweden by Skultuna. The company was founded by King Carl IX of Sweden in 160...
Gold Plate, Brass
$1,800Sale Price / set|25% Off
Pierre Forsell "Aniara" Brass Candleholders for Skultuna, Sweden, 1950s
By Pierre Forsell, Skultuna
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Forsell "Aniara" brass candleholders for Skultuna, Sweden, 1950s A set of four brass candleholders by Pierre Forsell for Skultuna. Known as "Aniara" and described variously...
Brass
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H 2.76 in W 2.37 in D 3.94 in
Pair of candlesticks model "Valvet" by Gunnar Ander for Skultuna
By Gunnar Ander, Skultuna
Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, ES
Pair of brass candlesticks model “Valvet” ...
Brass
Two Skultuna and One Kolbäck Round Candleholders
By Arthur Pe Kolbäck Studio, Skultuna
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
Two Skultuna and one Kolbäck round candle holders. Marked on the bottom with Skultuna and Kolbäck. Skultuna big diameter 40 mm and 52 mm high. Kolbäck diameter 35 mm and 42 mm high.
Brass
GOLD-PLATED DRINK CUPS Pierre Forssell for Skultuna in original box
By Pierre Forssell, Skultuna
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
GOLD-PLATED DRINK CUPS. Two gold-plated cups. Designed by Pierre Forssell. In the original box.
Gold Plate
Pierre Forsell Reflex Hanging/Table Candleholder
By Pierre Forsell, Skultuna
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Forsell Reflex hanging/table candleholder with six lights. This candleholder can also be hung.
Brass
Unavailable
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Pierre Forsell Three Rectangular Brass Candlesticks, Skultuna Sweden
By Skultuna
Located in Brussels, BE
PIERRE FORSELL 3 rectangular brass candlesticks, SKULTUNA, SWEDEN
Brass
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H 1.38 in W 13.59 in D 2.96 in
Scandinavian Candleholder N°69 in Brass by Pierre Forsell for Skultuna Sweden
By Pierre Forsell, Skultuna
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Candle-holder model N°69 for 4 candles by Pierre Forssell made of solid brass. Designed by Pierre Forssell and manufactured in Sweden by Skultuna. The company was founded by King C...
Brass
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H 6.7 in W 1.58 in D 3.55 in
Pierre Forsell, Candlestick Model Variabel Produced by Skultuna, Sweden 1950's
By Pierre Forsell, Skultuna
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Forsell - Candlestick Model Variabel Produced by Skultuna, Sweden 1950's This adjustable candleholder is an exquisite example of the refined approach designed by Pierre For...
Brass
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H 6.7 in W 1.58 in D 3.55 in
Pierre Forsel, Candlestick Model Variabel Produced by Skultuna, Sweden 1950's
By Pierre Forsell, Skultuna
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Forsell - Candlestick Model Variabel Produced by Skultuna, Sweden 1950's This adjustable candleholder is an exquisite example of the refined approach designed by Pierre For...
Brass
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H 1.5 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in
Pierre Forssell Six Brass Star Candleholders for Skultuna, Sweden, 1960s
By Pierre Forsell, Skultuna
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Forssell six brass star candleholders for Skultuna, Sweden 1960s Maker's mark and signature on bottom. Pierre Forsell (1925 - 2004) grew up in central Stockholm. He was ...
Brass
Pierre Forsell Brass Table Lamp for Skultuna, Sweden, 1950s
By Pierre Forsell, Skultuna
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Forsell brass table lamp for Skultuna, Sweden, 1950s 1950s Pierre Forsell brass table lamp for Skultuna. Executed in brass, this exquisitely refined sculptural table lamp i...
Brass
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H 19.69 in W 1.97 in D 3.55 in
Scandinavian Modern Pair of Brass Candleholders 'Pendeln' by Pierre Forssell
By Skultuna, Pierre Forssell
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Pair of elegant Scandinavian Modern brass 'Pendeln' wall-mounted candleholders by Pierre Forssell, design later part of the 1950s. Brand present. The set is in good vintage condition...
Brass
Brass Candleholder No. 69 by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna
By Skultuna, Pierre Forssell
Located in Stockholm, SE
This model no. 69 candleholder was designed by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna Sweden in the 1950s. It is made from solid brass.
Brass
Gold Decanter by Pierre Forsell for Skultuna, Swden
By Pierre Forsell, Skultuna
Located in Stockholm, SE
Schnapps flask or decanter designed by Pierre Forsell during the 1950s and produced in Sweden. Solid brass and gold-plated with 23 carat gold.
Brass, Gold Plate
Pierre Forssell Adjustable Candleholder for Skultuna
By Skultuna, Pierre Forsell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pierre Forssell adjustable candlestick for Skultuna.
Brass
Pierre Forsell 12 Brass Wall Candlesticks Made by Skultuna, Sweden
By Skultuna, Pierre Forssell
Located in Brussels, BE
Pierre Forssell 12 brass wall candlesticks made by Skultuna, Sweden.
Brass
Skultuna Carafe and Cup Set by Pierre Forssell
By Skultuna, Pierre Forssell
Located in Waltham, MA
23-karat gold plated "Grog" carafe and diminutive cup set by Pierre Forssell for Swedish maker Skultuna. Comes with original box. Cup dimensions: H: 1.25" Diameter: 2.38"
Brass, Gold Plate
$877 / set
H 8.27 in W 2.6 in D 2.37 in
Swedish Modern Candlesticks in Solid Brass by BCA Eskilstuna -1960's
By BCA Eskilstuna
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful, organic shaped candlesticks in brass by K-E Ytterberg for BCA Eskilstuna - 1960's. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Brass
Brass Vase from Lars Holmström Arvika, 1950s
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful vase by Lars Holmström, produced in his own workshop in Arvika, Sweden, ca 1950's. Made of brass.
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Round Brass Vase by Voltan, 1961
Located in Sacile, PN
Hammered brass vase, manufactured by Voltan, a famous silversmith from Milan. This piece was a prototype for a silver collection. Dated 1961.
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #3975 Brass Vase
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Auböck model #3975 brass vase. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese vase is executed in polished and darkly patinated brass by Werkstätte Car...
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #7250 Polished Brass 'Swing' Vase
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Auböck Model #7250 Polished Brass 'Swing' Vase. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and modern vase is executed in polished brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria....
Brass
Brass Bud Vase III by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass bud vase III by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 5 x W 5 x H 10 cm Materials: dull tarnished brass Each of these delicately, handcrafted Bud Vases is perfect as an individual ...
Brass
$8,191 / set
H 9.06 in Dm 3.75 in
Pierre Forssell Brass Candleholders and vase Made by hand in Skultuna Sweden
By Brancusi, Pierre Forssell, Pierre Forsell, Skultuna
Located in Forest, BE
This candleholders was hand crafted in the 1970's at the Skultuna factory next to the studio were Pierre Forssell was working with he's assistant. The candleholder is made of brass. ...
Brass
Via Fondazza, Large Skultuna Brass Vase, Design by Paolo Dell'Elce
Located in København, Copenhagen
VIA FONDAZZA, LARGE SKULTUNA BRASS VASE, DESIGN PAOLO DELL’ELCE. Measurement : 26 cm. tall. 14 cm. wide. In perfect condition. I have several vases in stock. The v...
$3,218 / set
H 1.51 in W 1.51 in D 1.51 in
Brass candle holders by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna, Sweden, 1960s
By Pierre Forsell, Skultuna
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Set of eight Scandinavian modern brass candle holders designed by Pierre Forssell and produced by Skultuna in the 1960s. Makers mark and signature on bottom. Original condition w...
Brass
$440 / set
H 2.37 in Dm 3.94 in
Pierre Forsell for Skultuna, Sweden, a Pair of Rare Brass Candlesticks
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pierre Forsell for Skultuna (Sweden). Pair of rare brass candlesticks designed in the 1950s. Signed at the bottom. In excellent condition. Dimensions: H 6.0 × D 10.0 cm.
Brass
$930
H 7.17 in W 5.83 in D 3.94 in
Vintage Brass Decanter by Pierre Forsell for Skultuna. Sweden, 1970s.
By Pierre Forssell, Pierre Forsell, Skultuna, Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful brass and wood decanter / bottle with amazing patina. Designed by Pierre Forssell and made by Skultuna Messingsbruk, Sweden, 1970s. Signed 'F' and impressed with makers...
Brass
$2,047 / item
H 5.52 in W 3.15 in D 1.58 in
Rare Pierre Forssell for Skultuna Solid Brass Candlesticks, 1960s, Sweden
By Pierre Forssell, Skultuna
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Stunning, modernist brass candlesticks designed by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna, Sweden. Stamped with makers mark. Five available. Price is per piece. Measures: Weight 1020 g. 14 cm...
Brass
Jens Quistgaard, Candlesticks, Brass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Genarp, SE
Crafted in solid brass, these candleholders feature Quistgaard’s signature organic lines and refined proportions, combining functional simplicity with a distinctly sculptural presenc...
Brass
$425 / set
H 7 in Dm 2.125 in
Set of Three Danish Modern 24 Carat Gold Plated Candlesticks by Hugo Asmussen
By Hugo Asmussen
Located in San Diego, CA
A gorgeous set of three Danish modern 24 carat gold plated candlesticks by Hugo Asmussen, circa 1960s. The set is in good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 2.125"D x...
Gold Plate
Sculptural Polished Brass Table Lamp Germany, 1970
By Maison Jansen
Located in Vienna, AT
Sculptural polished brass table lamp Germany, 1970. Large and heavy 24.4 inch (height) golden brass table lamp. The base has got a wonderful even golden patina and it's in very good ...
Brass
Hot Brass Large Vase by Dal Furlo
By Dal Furlo
Located in Milan, IT
Unique and sophisticated, this large vase is part of the Hot Brass collection and can be displayed alone or with its smaller counterparts for a stunning and dynamic effect in a conte...
Brass
$2,075 / set
H 5.5 in W 1.5 in D 3.15 in
Pierre Forssell “Bow” Candlestick Pair – Rare Brass Design for Skultuna, Sweden
By Skultuna, Pierre Forssell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Forssell “Bow” Candlestick Pair – Rare Brass Design for Skultuna, Sweden A rare and striking pair of brass “Bow” candlesticks, designed by renowned Swedish metalsmith Pierre...
Brass
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.