Modernity Decorative Objects

Berndt Friberg was one of the most accomplished Swedish ceramicists of the 20th century, renowned for his exceptional glazes and forms. Unlike many of his contemporaries, Friberg per...

This wall sculpture in the form of swallows with nest, created by Britt-Ingrid and Magnus Persson in 1978, combines glazed stoneware with a structural wooden beam. The composition pl...

Signed DN This stoneware vase/sculpture was made by Dagmar Norell in her own workshop in Spånga during the 1980s. Formed in unglazed white clay, the piece has the abstracted shape ...

Signed This vase by Erik Höglund for Strömbergshyttan reflects the expressive studio glass production that defined the later part of his career. The cylindrical form combines opaque...

The Farsta series by Wilhelm Kåge, produced between 1930 and 1960 at the Gustavsberg studio is one of his most exclusive and celebrated series. Characterised by sculptural forms and ...

This ceramic planter by Margareta (Maggie) Wibom is defined by its sculptural relief of stylised vines and leaves, wrapping rhythmically around the body. Executed in chamotted stonew...

Sculpture by Evert Lindfors, Sweden. 1970's. Terracotta and bronze. Base: W: 22, 5 cm/ 9'' L: 51,5 cm / 20 1/4'' Sculpture: H: 76 cm/ 30'' W: 35 cm/ 13 3/4'' L: 47 cm/ 18 2/4 ''

Bowl Veckla designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden. 1950s. Stoneware. Dimensions: H: 16 cm/ 6 1/4'' L: 29 cm/ 11 1/2'' Stig Lindberg’s “Veckla...

Sculpture by Johny Mattsson, Denmark, 1950s. Pine and teak. Signed. Measures: H: 91 cm / 3' W: 7.5 cm / 3" D: 6.8 cm / 2 3/4".

This hand-thrown stoneware vase by Gertrud Lönegren was produced at Rörstrand during the late 1930s and early 1940s during her tenure there. The form is characterised by its softly r...

Vase/sculpture ‘The Apple’ designed by Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors, Sweden. 1957. Glass. Signed. Measurements: Height: 37.5 cm / 14 3/4'' Diameter: 30 cm / 11 3/4''. Ingeborg L...

Vase ‘Surrea’ designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s. Stoneware with Carrara glaze. The ‘Surrea’ vase was made by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg in 1940. The Swede b...

This pair of candlesticks was designed in the 1950s by Gunnar Ander and produced in Sweden in polished brass. The composition emphasises verticality and proportion, with wide, flat b...

Porcelain. Vase by Algot Eriksson for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1900s. H: 73 cm/ 2' 4 3/4" D: 27 cm/ 10' 1/2"

Vase/sculpture 'The Apple' designed by Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors, Sweden, 1957 Glass. Measures: H: 38.5 cm / 1’ 3” W: 32.5 cm / 1’ 3/4" Ingeborg Lundin studied at the National...

Vessel ‘Kyoto’ designed by Signe Persson-Melin, Sweden, 2008. Celadon glazed stoneware. Signed. Signe Persson-Melin's 'Kyoto' jardinière is a celadon glazed stoneware vessel craft...

Vase Fabula by Per B Sundberg for Orrefors, Sweden. 2003. Unique. H: 22 cm / 8 3/4''

Vase “Fabula” designed by Per B. Sundberg for Orrefors, Sweden. 1998. Paper and glass.

Vase by Kyllikki Salmenhaara for Arabia, Finland, 1950s. Stoneware. Dimensions: H: 20 cm/ 7 7/8'' D: 18 cm/ 7 1/8'' Salmenhaara began to study at the Department of Ceramics of the Central School of Applied Arts under Elsa Elenius...

Vase designed by Per B. Sundberg for Orrefors, Sweden. 1990's. Glass. Dimensions: H: 28 cm/ 11'' Per B. Sundberg grew up in Huddinge, south of Stockholm, where he early showed interest in creative expression, including in textile. Sundberg applied and was accepted to the pottery division at Capellagården in Vickleby 1983-85. In the years 1985-1992 he studied glass and ceramics at Konstfack in Stockholm, with a break in 1988 to study at the Pilchuck Glass School in Seattle. Per B Sundberg altered the course of Swedish design in the 1990s with the advent of new techniques and the creation of experimental...

Vase Fabula and Ariel designed by Per B. Sundberg for Orrefors, Sweden. 2004. Glass. Dimensions: H: 20 cm/ 7 7/8" D: 17 cm/ 6 2/3" Unique. Signed Orrefors 9663-87 Per B Sundberg. Per B. Sundberg grew up in Huddinge, south of Stockholm, where he early showed interest in creative expression, including in textile. Sundberg applied and was accepted to the pottery division at Capellagården in Vickleby 1983-85. In the years 1985-1992 he studied glass and ceramics at Konstfack in Stockholm, with a break in 1988 to study at the Pilchuck Glass School in Seattle. Per B Sundberg altered the course of Swedish design in the 1990s with the advent of new techniques and the creation of experimental ceramics...

Vase designed by Per B. Sundberg for Orrefors, Sweden. 2003. Glass. Dimensions: H: 27 cm/ 10 2/3" D: 18 cm/ 7" Unique. Signed Orrefors 9454-87 Per B Sundberg. Per B. Sundberg grew up in Huddinge, south of Stockholm, where he early showed interest in creative expression, including in textile. Sundberg applied and was accepted to the pottery division at Capellagården in Vickleby 1983-85. In the years 1985-1992 he studied glass and ceramics at Konstfack in Stockholm, with a break in 1988 to study at the Pilchuck Glass School in Seattle. Per B Sundberg altered the course of Swedish design in the 1990s with the advent of new techniques and the creation of experimental ceramics...

Edvin Öhrström’s 'Tjurhuvud' (“Bull’s Head”) is among his most recognised works and an important example of twentieth-century Swedish glass art. Created...

Object by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1970s. Mixed Media Measurements: H: 32.5 cm/ 1' D: 11 cm/ 4 1/3" Signed R.H Born in Uppsala, Sweden, Hagberg became heavily influenced by Eastern ...

Vase “Veckla” designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s. Ceramic. Measurements: H: 36 cm/ 1' 4" D :17 cm/ 6 3/4". Stig Lindberg’s “Veckla...

Vase, tulip designed by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, Sweden, 1957. Glass. Measurements H: 44.5 cm/ 1' 6".

Sculpture, designed by John Selbing for Orrefors, Sweden, 1961. Glass. Dimensions: H: 46.5 cm Diameter: 13 cm

This iron sculpture was designed in Denmark during the 1960s by Torsten Johansson and reflects his distinctive approach to structure and modular composition. Built from intersecting rectilinear elements organised around a central vertical support, the work achieves a carefully calibrated balance in which mass, rhythm, and proportion are held in deliberate tension. The dark, patinated iron surface is subtly punctuated by gold-toned accents, drawing attention to the internal geometry and reinforcing the sculptural dialogue between weight and precision. Alongside his sculptural practice, Johansson was also active as a furniture designer, notably collaborating with the Swedish manufacturer AB Formträ, where he created the celebrated “Honeycomb” wine rack...

Sculpture, designed by Jan Johansson, Sweden, 1970s. Unique. Different colored glass blocks on limestone pedestals. Heights including the pedestals: 106 cm/ 41 3/4'' 82 cm/ 32 1/...

This sculpture, 'Ljusgård' (Light Court or Atrium), was created in 1980 by Lars Erik Falk and exemplifies his disciplined approach to geometric abstraction within Scandinavian modern...

This sculptural work, 'Rabarberblad' (Rhubarb Leaf), was created in the 1950s by Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd and cast in patinated bronze. The piece captures the organic form of a singl...

Johnny Mattsson was a Swedish designer and craftsman recognised for his contribution to mid-century Scandinavian furniture and decorative arts. Working from his studio in Gävle, Swed...

This sculptural bowl, 'Il passagio – liten' (The Passage – small), was designed in 2014 by Inger Sannes and carved from white marble. The surface retains a tactile, almost geological...

Finland, 1960's. Fiber glass. Measures: H: 31 cm / 12 ¼’’ L: 228 cm / 7' 9" W: 172 cm / 5' 7".

This floor candelabra, produced in Denmark in the 1920s, reflects the disciplined clarity associated with early Scandinavian metalwork in the period between late historicism and emer...

Sculpture 'Puppy in the World' by Sonja Petterson, Sweden, 2000. Signed. Sonja Petterson was a Swedish sculptor. She studied at Konstfack—the Stockholm University of Arts, Crafts a...

Sculpture designed by Lars Erik Falk, Sweden, 1990s. Lacquered steel. Signed. Measures: H: 18 cm / 7'' W: 55 cm / 21 3/4'' Provenance: From the artist's estate.

This sculptural work from the 1950s unfolds as a continuous, spiralling form, its compact coil suggesting movement held in suspension. The flowing curve evokes natural growth pattern...

Anonymous designer, Sweden, 1936 Signed R.M. 36

Designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, the Karneval vase belongs to one of the most recognisable ceramic series of Swedish post-war Scandinavian Modern design. Produced between 1...

Dish designed by Karin Björquist for Gustavberg, Sweden. 1960s. Stoneware. Diameter: 38.5 cm/ 15 5/32" Height: 2.5 cm/ 15/16"

Stoneware with a bronze glaze in an iron frame Measurements: H: 102.5 cm / 3' 5" W: 77 cm / 2' 7" D: 12 cm / 4 3/4".

This painted wooden sculpture can be attributed to Arne Lindaas, an artist frequently described as a “Renaissance Man” for his fluency across disciplines. Lindaas worked with equal a...

Sculpture by Torsten Johansson, Denmark. 1980s. Lacquered iron on wooden base. Dimensions: H: 99 cm/ 3' 3 1/4'' W: 40,5/ 16'' D: 27 cm/ 10 5/8''

This elegant pair of mid-century candelabras is attributed to Gunnar Ander, whose distinctive approach to form is evident in the lively, asymmetrical rhythm of the arms and the refin...

Stig Lindberg’s “Snurran” vases belong to a series produced in limited numbers. “Snurran” means that the vase can be turned around. This clever piece can be either two vases and one ...

Edward Hald (1883 – 1980) is one of the well-known Swedish glass artists who have worked for Orrefors. After studying in Leipzig, he completed his artistic training with Henri Matiss...

This stoneware vase designed by Erich and Ingrid Triller and produced at their workshop in Tobo is a composed example of Swedish ceramics. Finished in a carefully balanced brown and ...

This bronze sculpture Salome by Swedish artist Anders Jönsson presents the biblical figure in a composed and contemplative moment. Kneeling on one leg with the other extended behind,...

This ceramic bowl by Swedish studio potter Rolf Palm exemplifies the refined artistry that defines Scandinavian ceramic design in the mid-20th century. Hand-thrown and signed by the ...

This ceramic vase set by Swedish studio potter Rolf Palm exemplifies the refined artistry that defines Scandinavian ceramic design in the mid-20th century. Hand-thrown and signed by ...

A striking example of mid-century Scandinavian artistry, this “Colora” vase by Vicke Lindstrand (1904–1983)represents the timeless elegance of Swedish glass design. Handcrafted at Ko...

This elegant and rare pewter urn, designed for Svenskt Tenn in 1929, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and timeless aesthetic that define Swedish decorative arts of the early 20t...

This beautiful and sophisticated modular brass candlestick was designed by Lars Halmström and produced by Arvika, Sweden, in the 1950s. Despite its mid century origin, the design fee...

Large ceramic sculpture by Margit Plougstrup, Denmark, 2000s. Handcrafted in earthenware with a soft, speckled glaze, this exceptional piece captures the organic fluidity and sculptu...

This unique and elegant stoneware vase designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s. This refined piece exemplifies Friberg’s mastery of form, glaze, and proportion, fea...

Vase 'Farsta', Designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsbergs Studio, Sweden, 1948

Vase designed by Paul Hoff for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden 1989 H: 42.5 cm / 1' 4 3/4" Dia: 7.5 cm / 2 15/16"

Vase designed by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsbergs Studio Sweden, 1956 Stoneware. H: 20 cm / 7 7/8" Dia: 11 cm / 4 5/16"

Vase designed by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg Sweden, 1970. Stoneware. H: 8 cm / 3 1/8" Dia: 10 cm / 3 15/16"