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Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Glass Vase
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian glass vase by Kosta Boda.
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1960s European Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Glass
Bark-Textured Scandinavian Glass Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Textured glass vase, most likely of Scandinavian origin, similar to bark vases by English
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
Striking Mid-Century Scandinavian Glass Vase
Located in Montreal, QC
Interesting Scandinavian smoked cut glass vase. Signed "Homberg."
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Glass
Scandinavian Glass Vase with Arrows, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A cast glass vase decorated with arrow motifs. Made in Denmark during the 1930s, probably by Lyngby
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1930s Danish Bauhaus Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Glass
Midcentury Scandinavian Glass Vase and Dish
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Consider this Scandinavian vase and dish set the next addition to your blossoming midcentury
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Purple Sommerso Scandinavian Glass Vase
By Orrefors
Located in Bochum, NRW
Beautiful purple glass vase made by Orrefors Sweden, realized in Sommerso technique, original
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Art Glass
Scandinavian Glass Vase Ombre Crimson and Clear Bubble Brutalist Unsigned, 1970s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Melbourne, AU
A very attractive 1970s glass vase, hand blown. It sits in the style of Scandinavian glass of the
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1970s Scandinavian Brutalist Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Art Glass
H 9.45 in Dm 5.52 in
A Pair of SCANDINAVIAN GLASS VASES, by PER LUTKEN, for HOLMEGAARD, Denmark 1960
By Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in PARIS, FR
and low purple blue blown glass vases, both acide signed and dated under the base by Per Lütken, for
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1960s Danish Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Blown Glass
H 14.38 in Dm 3.15 in
Swedish Modern Thick Blue Glass Teardrop Vase
By Stromberg Hytten
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful thick Scandinavian glass vase , gorgeous blue color nice condition. unsigned.
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Blown Glass
Per Lutken Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Blue Glass Vases, Holmegar, 1960s
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian glass vases, set of two, designed by Per Lutken for Holmegaard with mark engraved on
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Glass
Swedish Modern Thick Blue Glass Etched Vase by Kosta Sverige
By Kosta Glasbruk 1
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful thick Scandinavian glass vase, gorgeous blue color nice condition. very rare with etched
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Blown Glass
Per Lutken Scandinavian Mid-Century Light Blue Glass Vases, Holmegar, 1960s
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian glass vases, set of three, designed by Per Lutken for Holmegaard with mark engraved on
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Glass
H 9.85 in W 6.7 in D 2.17 in
Late 20th Century Bulbous Polished Glass Yellow Vase of Scandinavian Design
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 20th century bulbous polished glass yellow vase of scandinavian design
By: unknown
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Space Age Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Enamel
Scandinavian Modern Tall Swedish Mid-Century Glass Vase by Pukeberg
By Pukeberg Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern Swedish Mid-Century tall clear glass vase with textured body made by Pukeberg
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern Harald Notini "Flowerball" Vase for Pukeberg, Böhlmarks 1934
By Harald Notini, Pukeberg Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
function. Crafted for Pukeberg Glass, renowned for its craftsmanship, the vase epitomizes the timeless
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Art Glass
H 7.09 in Dm 7.09 in
Tall Orrefors scandinavian bicolor 1950 glass vase
By Orrefors
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Tall Orrefors scandinavian bicolor 1950 glass vase.
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1950s Scandinavian International Style Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Glass
Scandinavian Modern Sommerso Glass Bud Vase Cranberry
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Scandinavian Mid Century Modern art glass bud vase is made in sommerso technique with cranberry
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Art Glass
Scandinavian Attributed Bamboo Shaped Green Art Glass Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very finely made vintage Scandinavian attributed (probably Swedish) green art glass vase modelled
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Blown Glass
Tall Scandinavian Smoked Glass Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handblown Scandinavian smoked glass vase with petite curved handles. The subtle gradation of color
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Blown Glass
1960s Light Blue Scandinavian Modern Art Glass Bud Vase
By Kosta Boda
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Light blue Scandinavian Modern Art Glass bud vase.
Unmarked
Measures: 6.75 tall x 3.5
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Cobalt Blue and Gold Glass Hyacinth Vase by Walther Glas
By Walther Glass
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This mid-century modern cobalt blue vase with gold accents, this enchanting hyacinth vase
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1970s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Gold
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Crystal Strombergshyttan Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
A substantial and beautiful Scandinavian Modern Swedish modern Strombergshyttan crystal glass urn
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Crystal
Scandinavian glass art vase, a miniature vase by Bertil Vallien, Kosta Sweden
By Bertil Vallien
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A small but beautiful vintage miniature glass vase handmade by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Art Glass
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H 3.15 in W 2.37 in D 3.15 in
Vicke Lindstrand Scandinavian Modern "Seaweed" Glass Vase for Kosta
By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda
Located in New York, NY
Vicke Lindstrand clear glass vase with green streaks from his “Seaweed Series” for Kosta Glassworks
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Art Glass
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Green Glass Vases, 1960s, Set of 7
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Scandinavian Modern green glass vases, 1960s. Set of 7.
Beautiful set of Scandinavian hand
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Blown Glass
Scandinavian Modern Glass Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, 1950s
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in Asaa, DK
Scandinavian Modern glass vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, 1950s
Tall Swedish handmade Sommerso
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Studio Art Glass Vase
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
of a number of Scandinavian glass factories such as Kosta Boda. The vase has a flat front and back to
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta, 1950s.
By Kosta Glasbruk 1, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Asaa, DK
Scandinavian modern glass vase by Vicke Lindstrand, 1950s.
A modern handblown Vicke Lindstrand for
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Blown Glass
Scandinavian Clear and Bubbles Glass Art Vase by Orrefors Sweden
By Vicke Lindstrand, Orrefors
Located in Vienna, AT
This elegant and sophisticated vase was realized by the esteemed midcentury Swedish glass studio
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Glass
Scandinavian Modern Glass Vases Orrefors Erika Lagerbielke, Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful art glass vases designed by Erika Lagerbielke and Nils Landberg produced at Orrefors
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Art Glass
Muurla Red Art Glass Ruffled Handkerchief Vase Scandinavian Modern Finland
By Muurla
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous Scandinavian Modern blown, and Hand painted Muurla Red Art Glass Ruffled Handkershief Vase
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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Art Glass
Orrefors Scandinavian Modernist Transparent Blown Crystal Glass Bubble Vase 60s
By Orrefors
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful this heavy Scandinavian stunning crystal Orrefors glass vase has incised half and full
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Blown Glass
H 4.5 in W 3.63 in D 3.38 in
Scandinavian Modern Art Glass Vase by Börne Augustsson for Åseda
By Aseda
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Börne Augustsson's artistry shines through in this Swedish Modern glass vase created for Åseda
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Art Glass
Vintage Mid-century Modern Scandinavian Swedish Transparent Glass Vase, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This transparent vase was made by the Swedish glassworks during the 1960s. A vase made of high
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Glass
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H 8.27 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
Scandinavian Modern Swedish Modern Crystal Strombergshytt Glass Vase with Lion
By Strombergshyttan
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial Scandinavian Modern Swedish Modern Strombergshyttan crystal glass vase
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Crystal
H 5.19 in W 4.82 in D 4.13 in
Scandinavian Sommerso Glass Vase by Josef Schott for Smålandshyttan, 1960s
By Smålandshyttan
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Lean hand blown glass vase with caramel brown Sommerso/hues. Designed by Josef Schott and
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Blown Glass
Vintage Narrow Stem Vase, Scandinavian, Decorative Glass, Posy Sleeve, C.1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage narrow stem vase. A Scandinavian, decorative glass posy sleeve with apothecary
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Glass
1970s Crystal Flower Vase Modern Scandinavian Art Glass Scallop
By Orrefors
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Crystal flower vase style Orrefors Scandinavian Art Glass
Unmarked
Measures: 10.25 x 4.5
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Crystal
Large Vintage Conical Flower Vase, Scandinavian, Art Glass, Decorative, C.1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage conical flower vase. A Scandinavian, art glass decorative sleeve, dating
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Art Glass
Scandinavian Space Age Blown Brown Glass Pedestal Globe Vase
By Hadeland
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Scandinavian, space age inspired, hand blown art glass vase in mottled brown and clear
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Blown Glass
Large Art Glass Vase with Gold Decoration, Scandinavian Design, circa 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large art glass vase with gold decoration.
Scandinavian design, circa 1970s.
In good condition
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1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern Crystal Cloud Vase, c. 1970s Free-Form Studio Glass
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Vintage studio glass Cloud Vase, c. 1970s, made in Finland. The mouth-blown, organic-form studio
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20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Crystal
Otto Brauer Scandinavian Yellow Glass Vase Bottle for Holmegaard, 1960s
By Holmegaard, Otto Brauer
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Iconic yellow glass Scandinavian bottle or vase designed by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard, made in
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Glass
H 10.04 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Sommerso Plum Art Glass Vase, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This glass vase was manufactured in Scandinavia during the 1950s. Made of art glass in the Sommerso
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Glass
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H 7.88 in W 2.37 in D 1.58 in
Iittala Alvar Aalto Arango Art Glass Sculptural Flower Savoy Vase Scandinavian
By Alvar Aalto, Iittala
Located in Miami, FL
Scandinavian Modern sculptural Arango clear art glass savoy vase designed by Alvar Aalto for
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1990s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Art Glass
H 10 in W 6.75 in D 5 in
Iittala Alvar Aalto Clear Art Glass Sculptural Flower Savoy Vase Scandinavian
By Alvar Aalto, Iittala
Located in Miami, FL
Scandinavian Modern sculptural clear art glass savoy vase designed by Alvar Aalto for Iittala, made
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1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Art Glass
H 4.5 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Glass Contrast Vase from Kosta Boda
By Kosta Boda
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This glass vase from the Contrast Vase series was designed by Anna Ehrner for the Swedish
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Glass
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H 7.88 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Vintage Mid-century Modern Scandinavian Art Glass Vase from Orrefors, 1950s
By Orrefors, Sven Palmquist
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
1950s. The vase is made of art glass.
Sven Palmquist was born in 1906 in Lenhovda, Sweden. He is best
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Glass
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H 6.7 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Vintage Scandinavian Mid-century Modern Swedish Ice-Blue Diamond Glass Vase
By Asta Stromberg, Strombergshyttan
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This Diamond glass vase was designed by Asta Strömberg for the Swedish glass factory
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Cut Glass
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H 6.3 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Mid-century Modern Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Clear Glass Contour Vase, 1950s
By Kosta Glasbruk 1, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This glass vase from the Contour series was designed by Vicke Lindstrand for the Swedish glassworks
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Glass
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H 6.3 in W 3.94 in D 2.37 in
Scandinavian Modern Tamara Aladin Safari Glass Vase, Riihimäen Lasi Oy Finland
By Riihimaki, Riihimäen Lasi Oy, Tamara Aladin
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning mold blown glass Safari Vase by Tamara Aladin for Riihimäen Lasi Oy or Riihimaki of
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Blown Glass
Scandinavian Modern Glass Vases by Bengt Edenfalk for Skruf
By Bengt Edenfalk, Skruf
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of glass vases designed by Bengt Edenfalk Skrufs Glasbruk, Sweden, 1960s.
Measurements
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Glass
Duo Of Vintage Flower Sleeves, Scandinavian, Art Glass, Posy Vase, Circa 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a duo of vintage flower sleeves. A Scandinavian, art glass posy vase, dating to the late
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern Glass Vase Orrefors "Haze" Erika Lagerbielke, Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful art glass vase "Haze" designed by Erika Lagerbielke and produced at Orrefors, Sweden
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Art Glass
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H 9.06 in Dm 4.34 in
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Translucent Glass Vase by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and understated Mid-Century Modern vase was realized by the renowned maker, Orrefors
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Glass
Scandinavian Modern by Gunnar Ander for Lindshammar Pair of Glass Vases, 1950s
By Lindshammar Glasbruck, Gunnar Ander
Located in VALENCIA, ES
designer known for his contributions to Scandinavian glass design during the mid-20th century. Lindshammar
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Art Glass
Tamara Aladin Riihimaen Lasi Oy Finland Red Blown Art Glass Vase Scandinavian
By Riihimäen Lasi Oy, Tamara Aladin
Located in Miami, FL
1960s Scandinavian Modern Tamara Aladin Red Blown Art Glass Vase for Riihimaen Lasi Oy Finland.
In
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Blown Glass
Scandinavian Mid-Century Organic Modern Blown Glass Vase by Timo Sarpaneva
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern vase in clear thick mold blown glass by Timo Sarpaneva.
Rare
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Translucent Glass Vase by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and sophisticated vase was realized by the esteemed midcentury Swedish glass studio
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Blown Glass
H 11 in W 7 in D 3.75 in
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Smoked Translucent Glass Vase by Holmegaard
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid Century Modern vase was realized by the esteemed maker Holmegaard in Denmark circa
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases
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Glass
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Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage Scandinavian glass vases available for sale. Each of these unique vintage Scandinavian glass vases was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, blown glass and ceramic. Vintage Scandinavian glass vases have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Vintage Scandinavian glass vases bearing Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made vintage Scandinavian glass vases over the years, but those made by Bengt Edenfalk, Skruf and Hadeland are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Vintage Scandinavian Glass Vases?
Prices for vintage Scandinavian glass vases can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage Scandinavian glass vases begin at $100 and can go as high as $2,085, while the average can fetch as much as $450.
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.
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