$215Sale Price|45% Off
Danish Art Glass Handkerchief Vase by Holmegaard, White Overlay, 1970s
By Holmegaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish organic modern crisp white overlay art glass vase by Holmegaard. Soft flowing asymmetrical handkerchief shape. Beautiful vintage condition. Denmark, 1970s.
Glass, Art Glass
Blue & White Ceramic Vase by Ingrid Atterberg, Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
By Ingrid Atterberg, Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Malmö, SE
A decorative Midcentury vase with amazing glaze. Made by Ingrid Atterberg at Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s. Great original condition. No chips, cracks or crazing. Impressed 'EKEBY' an...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Ceramic Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Cream / Off-white
By Rörstrand, Wilhelm Kage, Gunnar Nylund, Gertrud Lönegren
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful vase with Cream / Off-white glaze. Made by Gertrud Lönegren at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41.
Ceramic, Stoneware
$644Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Hand Signed White 3030 Iittala Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in Krefeld, DE
Hand signed Alvar Aalto vase 3030 Savoy for Iittala made in Finland. Nice vintage condition with some scratches at the base and small chips at the rim.
Glass
Stoneware Vase by Swedish Ceramist Claes Thell, 1996. White/Grey
By Claes Thell
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Claes Thell, in the artist's studio, Höganäs, Sweden, 1996. Great condition. Signed Thell '96. Claes Thell is a Swedish cera...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$365Sale Price|61% Off
Handcrafted Holmegaard Art Glass Vase, Sea Blue and Milky White
By Holmegaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handcrafted mouthblown large round 80s modernist art glass vase by Holmegaard. Dramatic, organic sea blue wavy shapes on milky white base. Excellent, seemingly unused condition. De...
Glass, Art Glass
$234Sale Price|54% Off
Skottorp White and Pastel Green Glazed Stoneware Handle Vase, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Beautifully glazed Nordic modern warm parchment white and pastel seafoam green amphora stoneware vase manufactured by Skottorp Stengods Hantwerk in Sweden in the 1970s. Two small sof...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
$680Sale Price|20% Off
White/Cream Glazed Ceramic Vase by Gabriel Keramik, Sweden, c. 1930
By Gabriel Keramik
Located in New York, NY
Glazed Ceramic Vase by Gabriel Keramik, Sweden, c. 1930 Cream colored vase with ribbed lines and two handles, make by Gabriel Keramik in the 1930s. - Materials: Glazed Ceramic Di...
Ceramic
White 'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 'Swedish Modern' stoneware vase with white 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in Sweden, 1930s. Great condition. Stamped 'Gustavsberg / CARRARA' and ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
1940s Almue Danish Blue Decor on White Glazed Ceramic Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pretty Nordic almue style ceramic vase with hand-painted admiral blue floral decor on white crackle glaze. Manufactured by Søholm on the Danish island of Bornholm in the early 1940s....
Ceramic, Pottery
$1,124Sale Price|20% Off
Vallien Kosta Boda Pink White Minos Art Glass Vase, 1984
By Kosta Boda, Bertil Vallien
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Exquisite rose pink and white art glass vase from the 1984 Minos series by Bertil Vallien for the Kosta Boda Artist Collection. Slim neck and narrow base under a swelling voluptuous ...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Off-White and Green Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white and green glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Earthenware
Suzanne Öhlén for Rörstrand. Ceramic vase in brown and white glaze
Located in København, Copenhagen
Suzanne Öhlén (born 1953) for Rörstrand, Sweden. Ceramic vase with glaze in brown and white tones. 1980s. Marked. In perfect condition. First factory quality. Dimensions: H 15.0 cm ...
Ceramic
White 'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 'Swedish Modern' stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in Sweden, 1930s. Great condition. Stamped 'Gustavsberg / CARRARA' and impres...
Ceramic, Stoneware
White 'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 'Swedish Modern' stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in Sweden, 1930s. Great condition. Stamped 'Gustavsberg / CARRARA' and impres...
Ceramic, Stoneware
White 'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 'Swedish Modern' stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in Sweden, 1930s. Excellent condition. Impressed 'Gustavsberg / KÅGE / HANDDR...
Ceramic, Stoneware
White 'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 'Swedish Modern' stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in Sweden, 1930s. Great condition. Stamped 'Gustavsberg / CARRARA'. Wilhelm ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
White 'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 'Swedish Modern' stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in Sweden, 1930s. Excellent condition. Stamped 'Gustavsberg / CARRARA'. Wilh...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Nittsjö, Sweden, ceramic vase. Green shaded glaze on a white base.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Nittsjö, Sweden, ceramic vase. Green shaded glaze on a white base. Rare model. From the 1960s. Perfect condition. Marked. Dimensions: H 23.3 cm x D 7.5 cm.
Ceramic
$468Sale Price|20% Off
Holmegaard Art Glass Vase, Opaline White with Mulberry Pattern, 1960s
By Holmegaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish modern mouth blown art glass vase with mulberry colored bubbly landscape like pattern on opaline white glass. Manufactured by Danish glassworks Holmegaard in the 1960s. Excell...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Pair of White Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By rorstrand studio, Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of beautiful Mid-Century stoneware vases. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Great original condition. No chips, cracks or crazing. Stamped with makers m...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Danish Modern Ceramic Bowl, Trinket and Vase in White & Grey Glaze, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Matching trinket jar, bowl and vase from Dissing Keramik in Denmark. Made during the 1970s. Incised Sgrafitto style motifs high-lighted with grey glaze on a white background. Measure...
Ceramic
Pair of Iittala Alvar Aalto 95mm Glass Vases in Clear and Opal White, Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Iittala
Located in San Diego, CA
A classic pair of Alvar Aalto 95mm glass vases for Iittala, Finland, presented in contrasting clear and opal white glass
Glass
Unique White Stoneware Vase by Stig Lindberg. Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1963
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique stoneware vase with amazing white glaze. Made by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden. 1963. Great condition. Incised "Stig L" and Gustavsberg studio h...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Pair of Stig Lindberg Veckla Vases Gustavsberg Ceramics Sweden 1950s White Glaze
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Basel, BS
Tall pair of Stig Lindberg stoneware vases from the ‚Veckla‘ series, designed around 1952 and produced until the late 1950s to early 1960 at Gustavsberg factory in Sweden. Matte wh...
Stoneware
Stunning White 'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
By Rörstrand, Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg, Gunnar Nylund, Stig Lindberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and rare Art Deco / Swedish Grace stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in Sweden, 1930s. Excellent original condition. No chips, cra...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Iittala Alvar Aalto Model 3030 White Encased Glass Sculptural Flower Vase Bowl
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern sculptural white encased vase, bowl or vessel Model 3030 Alvar Aalto for Iittala, made in Scandinavian Europe.
Art Glass, Blown Glass
White Ceramic Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson. Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful vase with amazing relief pattern. Designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s. Excellent condition. Impressed 'EKEBY'. Anna-Lisa Thomson (1905-1952) ...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Palshus Low Ceramic Vase Beige White by Per Linnemann-Schmidt, Danish 1960s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Palshus, Saxbo, Per Linnemann-Schmidt
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Low ceramic vase by Per Linnemann-Schmidt for Palshus Denmark. Made in the 1960s. It is made with chamotte clay which gives a rough and vivid surface. It has a beige and white glaze...
Ceramic
White Ceramic Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1951-1952.
By Ewald Dahlskog, Eva Jancke-Björk, Upsala Ekeby, Anna-Lisa Thomson, Ingrid Atterberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful earthenware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby in Sweden, 1951-1952. Great condition - no chips, cracks or crazing. Impressed with maker...
Ceramic, Earthenware
$421Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Graphic 80s Blue, Lilac, White Glazed Vases, Candle Holders
By Karsten Nielsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of two Danish modernist ceramic globe vases or candle holders. Shiny blue glaze over matte lilac and white glaze in asymmetrical stripes accentuating the round shape. Manufacture...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Gerd Hiort Petersen for Royal Copenhagen. Stoneware vase with white glossy glaze
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers. Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase. Gerd Hiort Petersen (b. 1937), Danish ceramicist...
Ceramic
White 'Surrea' Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 'Surrea' stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s. Great condition. The glaze is a bit shinier than it usually ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large White Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with handle and amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Good condition. Marked as factory second due to it being slightly...
Ceramic, Stoneware
White 'Surrea' Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 'Surrea' stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in Sweden, 1940s. 'Swedish Modern' Excellent condition. Stamped 'Gustavsberg Studio ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
White 'Surrea' Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze. The fascinating design is a combination of two of Kåge’s best known lines of stoneware, “Surrea” from 1940 and “Våga” from 1949. Exc...
Ceramic, Stoneware
White Stoneware Vase by Kurt Ekholm. Arabia, Finland, 1940s. Crackle Glaze.
By Arabia of Finland, Kurt Eckholm, Arabia
Located in Malmö, SE
A rare and beautiful hand made stoneware vase with amazing crackle glaze. Designed by Kurt Ekholm at Arabia, Finland, 1940s. Excellent condition. Stamped with makers mark: 'ARABIA'...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby "Tri" Vase Geometric Decor Blue White Brown, 1960s
By Saxbo, Bitossi, Upsala Ekeby, Guido Gambone, Ingrid Atterberg
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall square vase from the "Tri" series designed in 1963 by Ingrid Atterberg for the Swedish ceramic manufacturer Upsala Ekeby. It was manufactured circa 1960s. The vase is made from...
Ceramic
Blue and White Stoneware Vase by Hertha Bengtson. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
By Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Herta Bengtson, Hertha Bengtson
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing hand-painted decor. Made by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. Signed 'Bengtson' and 'R' för Rörstrand. Hert...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Black & White Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.
By Eva Jancke-Björk, Gefle, Bobergs Fajansfabrik AB, Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Scandinavian Modern ceramic vase with amazing glaze. Designed by Eva Jancke-Björk for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s. Great condition. Makers marks on base of vase. Eva Jan...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Baca Vase Blue White Ochre, Danish 1970s
By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Ceramic vase from the Royal Copenhagen "Baca" series designed by Nils Thorsson in the late 1960s. This vase was manufactured in the period 1975 to 1979. It features a geometric pa...
Ceramic
White 'Surrea' Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 'Surrea' stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. Stamped 'Gustavsberg / SURREA'. Wilhelm Kåge...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Light Blue Ceramic Vase with White Stripes, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Beautiful and vivid light blue vintage Mid-Century Modern vase from the 1960s. Distinct slim and precise white stripes on light blue base with glazed interior in black and green arou...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Pink / Cerise / White Glass Vase by Paul Kedelv for Flygsfors, Sweden 1950s
By Paul Kedelv, Flygsfors
Located in Barcelona, ES
Organic shaped glass vase / sculpture designed by Paul Kedelv for Flygsfors, Sweden 1950s (note: no signature at the bottom).
Art Glass
Danish Modern White Sirius Cased Glass Vase by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
By Michael Bang
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare glass piece similar to Per Lütken's Carneby series. This one however was designed by Michael E. Bang who were very inspired by his uncle Arne Bang and his father Jacob Bang in...
Blown Glass
White Art Deco Stoneware Floor Vase by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
By rorstrand studio, Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
A grand white vase in chamotte stoneware. Art Deco / Swedish Grace. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition. There is a glaze miss on the inside of t...
Ceramic, Stoneware
White Art Deco Stoneware Floor Vase by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
By Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
A grand white vase in chamotte stoneware. Art Deco / Swedish Grace. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition. It has some dark firing spots at the bas...
Ceramic, Stoneware
White Art Deco Chamotte Vase 'Hedgehog' by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand Sweden 1930s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful white vase in chamotte stoneware. Art Deco / Swedish Grace. Designed by Gunnar Nylund in 1936 for Rorstrand, Sweden. Great condition. Impressed 'NYLUND', 'CHAMOTTE', 'S...
Ceramic, Stoneware
White Art Deco Chamotte Vase 'Hedgehog' by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand Sweden 1930s
By rorstrand studio, Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful white vase in chamotte stoneware. Art Deco / Swedish Grace. Designed by Gunnar Nylund in 1936 for Rorstrand, Sweden. Great condition. Some firing cracks (from production...
Ceramic, Stoneware
NORDST SUE-A Vases & Planter Boxes, White Mountain Marble, Danish Modern Design
By NORDST
Located in Montelavar, Lisboa
𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀: Planter box for indoor or outdoor spaces made with marble veneer on an MDF structure. Using this veneer technic, the weight is significantly reduced, m...
Travertine, Marble
White 'Surrea' Vase and Bowl by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Stunning 'Surrea' stoneware vase and bowl with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s. Excellent condition. Stamped 'Gustavsberg / SURREA'. ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
White and Gold 'Surrea' Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 'Guldsurrea' stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze and gold details. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1950s. Good condition. Some tiny firing spots a...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large White 'Surrea' Floor Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
A stunning 'Surrea' stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in Sweden, 1940s. Swedish Modern. Great condition. Wilhelm Kåge was a Swedish artist,...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, a Pair of "Domino" Ceramic Vases in White Glaze
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. A pair of "Domino" ceramic vases in white glaze, retro design with geometric pattern. 1960s/1970s. In excellent condition. Marked. First factory qu...
Ceramic
Alvar Aalto for Iittala. Three vases in green, white and clear art glass.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Alvar Aalto for Iittala. Three vases in green, white and clear art glass. High quality, late 20th century. Largest measures: 14 x 12 cm. Stamped. In very good condition.
Art Glass
Full Set of White 'Surrea' Vases by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
Five stunning 'Surrea' stoneware vases with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s. Excellent condition. Stamped 'Gustavsberg / SURREA'. Th...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Glass Vase by Kjell Blomberg, 1963
By Kjell Blomberg
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large Glass Vase by Kjell Blomberg, 1963 Additional Information: Material: Glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced in Gullaskruf in Sweden Dimensions (W x D x H): 24 x 24 x ...
Glass
Set of 2 White 'Surrea' Vases by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of 2 beautiful 'Surrea' stoneware vases with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s. Great condition. Wilhelm Kåge was a Swedish artis...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Set of 3 White 'Vaga' Vases by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
Set of 3 beautiful 'Våga' vases. Stoneware with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s. 'Swedish Modern'. Excellent condition. Stamped 'Gusta...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Knut Bergqvist Attribution, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow blown glass vase attributed to Knut Bergqvist for Lindefors Glasbruk, Sweden, 1930s.
Glass
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.
Whether it’s a Chinese Han dynasty glazed ceramic wine vessel, a work of Murano glass or a hand-painted Scandinavian modern stoneware piece, a fine vase brings a piece of history into your space as much as it adds a sophisticated dynamic.
Like sculptures or paintings, antique and vintage vases are considered works of fine art. Once offered as tributes to ancient rulers, vases continue to be gifted to heads of state today. Over time, decorative porcelain vases have become family heirlooms to be displayed prominently in our homes — loved pieces treasured from generation to generation.
The functional value of vases is well known. They were traditionally utilized as vessels for carrying dry goods or liquids, so some have handles and feature an opening at the top (where they flare back out). While artists have explored wildly sculptural alternatives over time, the most conventional vase shape is characterized by a bulbous base and a body with shoulders where the form curves inward.
Owing to their intrinsic functionality, vases are quite possibly versatile in ways few other art forms can match. They’re typically taller than they are wide. Some have a neck that offers height and is ideal for the stems of cut flowers. To pair with your mid-century modern decor, the right vase will be an elegant receptacle for leafy snake plants on your teak dining table, or, in the case of welcoming guests on your doorstep, a large ceramic floor vase for long tree branches or sticks — perhaps one crafted in the Art Nouveau style — works wonders.
Interior designers include vases of every type, size and style in their projects — be the canvas indoors or outdoors — often introducing a splash of color and a range of textures to an entryway or merely calling attention to nature’s asymmetries by bringing more organically shaped decorative objects into a home.
On 1stDibs, you can browse our collection of vases by material, including ceramic, glass, porcelain and more. Sizes range from tiny bud vases to massive statement pieces and every size in between.