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Black Vintage Scandinavian Stoneware Bowl, Norway circa 1950s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A beautiful black stoneware bowl with organic shapes, produced in Norway in the 1950s. In good
Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Scandinavian Wall Mounted Key Holde in Stoneware, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual wall mounted key holder in stoneware. Decorated with impressions of diffrent keys. Designed
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Scandinavian Granite Stoneware Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
base. Marble stone base with brass feet. Interesting lamp from around the 1970s in a good vintage
Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Granite, Marble, Brass

Scandinavian Modern Cerulean Stoneware "Bullet" Bud Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Matte-blue glaze stoneware bullet-form bud vase (ca. 1960s, Scandinavia). Smooth, modernist form
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

White Stoneware Vase Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A white vase in the slightly rougher Chamotte clay that Gunnar also designed the iconic hedgehog vases in. It is designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 23 cm (9.2") high...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectible Small Sand Stoneware Vase byGunnar Borg
By Gunnar Borg, Höganäs Keramik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This miniature, collectible stoneware vase was designed by Gunnar Borg for the Swedish manufacture
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Small Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Vase by G. Borg
By Gunnar Borg, Höganäs Keramik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This miniature, collectible stoneware vase was designed by Gunnar Borg for the Swedish manufacture
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Small Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Vase by G. Borg
By Gunnar Borg, Höganäs Keramik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This miniature, collectible stoneware vase was designed by Gunnar Borg for the Swedish manufacture
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Collectible Small Stoneware Candleholder from GunnarsKeramik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This miniature, collectible stoneware candleholder was made by the Swedish manufacture Gunnars
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Mid-Century Scandinavian Design Stoneware Pitcher by Gunnar Nylund, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sweden during the 1940s. Signed. In very good vintage condition. this stoneware pitcher has been lovingly
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Collectible Small Chocolate Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Borg
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This miniature, collectible stoneware vase was designed by Gunnar Borg for the Swedish manufacture
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Collectible Small Cobalt Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Borg
By Gunnar Borg, Höganäs Keramik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This miniature, collectible stoneware vase was designed by Gunnar Borg for the Swedish manufacture
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Collectible Small Brown Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Borg
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This miniature, collectible stoneware vase was designed by Gunnar Borg for the Swedish manufacture
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Collectible Small Anthracite Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Borg
By Gunnar Borg, Höganäs Keramik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This miniature, collectible stoneware vase was designed by Gunnar Borg for the Swedish manufacture
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Collectible Small Azure Stoneware Glazed Vase byGunnar Borg
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This miniature, collectible stoneware vase was designed by Gunnar Borg for the Swedish manufacture
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Collectible Small Beige Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Borg
By Gunnar Borg, Höganäs Keramik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This miniature, collectible stoneware vase was designed by Gunnar Borg for the Swedish manufacture
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Small Scandinavian Modern Collectible Caramel Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Borg
By Gunnar Borg, Höganäs Keramik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This miniature, collectible stoneware vase was designed by Gunnar Borg for the Swedish manufacture
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Two-color Stoneware Vase
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This miniature, collectible stoneware vase was made in Sweden during the 1960s. Handmade with the
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Pair of Small MidCentury Scandinavian Modern Collectible Glazed Stoneware Bowls
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
- 2007) is still one of the leading representatives of Scandinavian ceramic design of the 20th century
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Small Scandinavian Modern Collectible Sandy Brown Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Borg
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This miniature, collectible stoneware vase was designed by Gunnar Borg for the Swedish manufacture
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Small Scandinavian Modern Collectible Glazed Brown Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Borg
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Scandinavian ceramic design of the 20th century. Known for miniature, handmade ceramic and stoneware objects
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Small Scandinavian Modern Collectible Glazed Brown Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Borg
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This miniature, collectible stoneware vase was designed by Gunnar Borg for the Swedish manufacture
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Small Scandinavian Modern Collectible Blue&Brown Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Borg
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This miniature, collectible stoneware vase was designed by Gunnar Borg for the Swedish manufacture
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Collectible Small Dark Chocolate Stoneware Vase by G. Borg
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This miniature, collectible stoneware vase was designed by Gunnar Borg for the Swedish manufacture
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Collectible Small Glazed Sapphire Stoneware Vase by G. Borg
By Gunnar Borg, Höganäs Keramik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This miniature, collectible stoneware vase was designed by Gunnar Borg for the Swedish manufacture
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Collectible Small Glazed Blue Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Borg
By Gunnar Borg, Höganäs Keramik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This miniature, collectible stoneware vase was designed by Gunnar Borg for the Swedish manufacture
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Collectible Small Stoneware Vase No. 117 by Gunnar Borg
By Gunnar Borg, Höganäs Keramik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This miniature, collectible stoneware vase was designed by Gunnar Borg for the Swedish manufacture
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Small Scandinavian Modern Collectible Double Brown Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Borg
By Gunnar Borg, Höganäs Keramik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This miniature, collectible stoneware vase was designed by Gunnar Borg for the Swedish manufacture
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 4 Small MidCentury Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Vases
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Gunnar Borg (1926 - 2007) is still one of the leading representatives of Scandinavian ceramic design of
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 4 Small MidCentury Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Bowls
By Gunnar Borg, Höganäs Keramik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
of the leading representatives of Scandinavian ceramic design of the 20th century. Known for
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Pair of Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Wenge Stoneware Vases
By Höganäs Keramik, John Andersson
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
company and part of the Iittala Group, a Finnish art glass company. This set is in original vintage
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand ca 1950's
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, ca 1950's. Signed with makers
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Small Scandinavian Modern Collectible Blue Stoneware Vase No. 108 by Gunnar Borg
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Scandinavian ceramic design of the 20th century. Known for miniature, handmade ceramic and stoneware objects
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Collectible Small Brown Stoneware Vase No.10 by Gunnar Borg
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This miniature, collectible stoneware vase was designed by Gunnar Borg for the Swedish manufacture
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Collectible Small Brown Stoneware Vase No.40 by Gunnar Borg
By Gunnar Borg, Höganäs Keramik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Scandinavian ceramic design of the 20th century. Known for miniature, handmade ceramic and stoneware objects
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Collectible Glazed Brown Stoneware Vase No.25 by Gunnar Borg
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This miniature, collectible stoneware vase was designed by Gunnar Borg for the Swedish manufacture
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 6 Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Bowls
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
. Gunnar Borg (1926 - 2007) is still one of the leading representatives of Scandinavian ceramic design of
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 3 Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Vase
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Scandinavian ceramic design of the 20th century. Known for miniature, handmade ceramic and stoneware objects
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 4 Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Vases
By Gunnar Borg, Höganäs Keramik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
. Gunnar Borg (1926 - 2007) is still one of the leading representatives of Scandinavian ceramic design of
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 4 Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Vases
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
- 2007) is still one of the leading representatives of Scandinavian ceramic design of the 20th century
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 4 Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Vases
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
still one of the leading representatives of Scandinavian ceramic design of the 20th century. Known for
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 4 Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Vase
By Gunnar Borg, Höganäs Keramik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Scandinavian ceramic design of the 20th century. Known for miniature, handmade ceramic and stoneware objects
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 4 Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Vase
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
still one of the leading representatives of Scandinavian ceramic design of the 20th century. Known for
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 4 Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Vase
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
- 2007) is still one of the leading representatives of Scandinavian ceramic design of the 20th century
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 3 Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Blue Stoneware Vase
By Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
- 2007) is still one of the leading representatives of Scandinavian ceramic design of the 20th century
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 4 Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Vase
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
number 135 and 67 Gunnar Borg (1926 - 2007) is still one of the leading representatives of Scandinavian
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 4 Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Honey Stoneware Vase
By Gunnar Borg, Höganäs Keramik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
number - 228. Gunnar Borg (1926 - 2007) is still one of the leading representatives of Scandinavian
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 3 Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Bowls
By Höganäs Keramik, John Andersson
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
glass company. This set is in original vintage condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Collectible Small Spherical Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Borg
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This miniature, collectible stoneware vase was designed by Gunnar Borg for the Swedish manufacture
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Scandinavian Vintage Ceramic Light Blue Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade Scandinavian midcentury modern round ceramic vase. Light aqua blue glaze with caramel
Category

Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Collectible Small Stoneware Vase No. 13 by Gunnar Borg
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This miniature, collectible stoneware vase was designed by Gunnar Borg for the Swedish manufacture
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Scandinavian Collectible Small Brown Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Borg for Höganäs
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This miniature, collectible stoneware vase was designed by Gunnar Borg for the Swedish manufacture
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Swedish Stoneware Horse by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, 1950s
By Gustavsberg
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Swedish stoneware horse by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, 1950s. This small Scandinavian
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

2 Stoneware Owls - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Midcentury Vintage
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two rare owl sculptures in stoneware designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. They are 8.5 cm
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Modernist stoneware bowl by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1940s
By Arne Bang
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking modernist stoneware bowl by Arne Bang, in thick quality with a pattern of stripes. Earthy
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stoneware

Large Brown Vase Stoneware, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsbergs Studio, Vintage, 1963
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large brown stoneware vase with a relief decor designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg. It is 22
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Planters, Cachepots...

Materials

Stoneware

Large Brown Vase Stoneware, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsbergs Studio, Vintage 1962
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large brown stoneware vase with a relief decor designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg. It is 21
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Planters, Cachepots...

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Danish Azur Stoneware by Jens H. Quistgaard for Kronjyden, 1960s
By Kronjyden, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Azur Stoneware by Jens H. Quistgaard for Kronjyden, 1960s Three pieces of Azur
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Stoneware

Huge Vintage Table Lamp, Stoneware, Blue Colors, Denmark, 1970s
By Kingo Keramik
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Huge stoneware table lamp by Inger Folmer-Larsen and Kingo Keramik on Funen in Denmark. The base
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Unique Stoneware Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
names when it comes to midcentury Scandinavian Ceramics. He was the artistic director of Rörstrand from
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

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Vintage Scandinavian Stoneware For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of vintage Scandinavian stoneware available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, stoneware and pottery. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of vintage Scandinavian stoneware — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A choice in our collection of vintage Scandinavian stoneware made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund and Carl-Harry Stålhane each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of vintage Scandinavian stoneware that is worth considering.

How Much is a Vintage Scandinavian Stoneware?

Prices for a piece of vintage Scandinavian stoneware can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $65 and can go as high as $16,210, while the average can fetch as much as $760.

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 

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

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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