Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE
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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Style: Scandinavian Modern
A Tapio Wirkkala Rhythmic Veneer Leaf Dish, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
In most if not all of his designs, Tapio Wirkkala took his inspiration from the surrounding nature. This is one example with a beautiful figurative sculptural "leaf". The way it's re...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Birch
Oiva Toikka Glass Bird Sculpture for Iittala of Finland
By Oiva Toikka, Iittala
Located in Turku, FI
Big Art Glass Bird Designed by Oiva Tikka for Iittala Finland.
Dimensions:
Length 26cm / 10.20in
Height 18cm / 7in
Width 13cm / 5.1in
Signed "O.Toikka Nuutajärvi"
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby. Large ceramic figurine of woman.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mari Simmulson (1911-2000) for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden.
Large ceramic figurine of a woman. Hand-decorated.
Model 9033M
Approximately 1960.
Marked.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: Height ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish glass book stands by Erik Höglund Boda, Sweden, 1960s
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful sculptural book stands designed by Erik Höglund. Produced by Swedish company Boda suring the 1960s.
Made in frosted glass. Signed on bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Swedish glass book stands by Erik Höglund Boda, Sweden, 1960s
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful sculptural book stands designed by Erik Höglund. Produced by Swedish company Boda suring the 1960s.
Made in frosted glass. Signed on bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Swedish glass book stands by Erik Höglund Boda, Sweden, 1960s
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful sculptural book stands designed by Erik Höglund. Produced by Swedish company Boda suring the 1960s.
Made in frosted glass. Signed on bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Lovely Set of 6 Scandinavian Wooden Danish Vikings, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Fantastic collection of 6 different Scandinavian Vikings.
Measures: The largest is 33.5 cm high. The others are 22 cm, 18 cm, 13.5 cm and 9 cm high.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Wood
Lovely Set of 7 Scandinavian Wooden Woodpecker Corkscrews, 1960s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Set of 7 Scandinavian Wooden Woodpecker Corkscrews + 2 WIne Corks, 1960s
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Stoneware figurine. "East"
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg.
Stoneware figurine "Öst" (East) from the series "All världens barn" (Children of the World).
Perfect condition.
Marked.
Dimensions: H 12.5 cm x D 7.5 cm.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Bronze Sculpture - Bengt Amundin 1957 "Urfågeln" - Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely Bronze sculpture by the Swedish artist Bengt Amundin designed in 1957. The sculpture is called "Urfågeln" (The Primeval Bird). The sculpture is 36 cm (14.4") high including ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Rare "Johanna" figurine in glazed ceramics.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Rare "Johanna" figurine in glazed ceramics.
Late 20th century.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: 15.5 cm x 10.0 cm.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Stoneware figurine. "Children of the World" series
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg.
Stoneware figurine from "Children of the World" series.
Boy with a bucket.
In perfect condition.
Marked.
Dimensions: H 12.5 cm x D 9.0 cm.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Ceramic Figure Designed By Bjørn Wiinblad With Design No. V18 From 1975s
Located in Lejre, DK
Ceramic vase designed by Bjørn Wiinblad, with design no. V18 from 1975, produced in Denmark. This vase represents Wiinblad's distinctive style, which often included imaginative and c...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Beautiful Sculpture by Karl Hultström, Sweden, Early 19th Century
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful sculpture by Karl Hultström, Sweden, early 19th century.
Wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Glue residue on cheek and neck, see last 3 pictures.
Engraved on the b...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Unique Wooden Floor Toteme Sculpture in a Wabi Sabi and Brutalist Style
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and great decorative wooden toteme sculpture in a wabi sabi and primitive style with a black stained foot. In good condition. Goes well with mid century modern furniture...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Driftwood
Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby. Ceramic figurine of a girl with two cats
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mari Simmulson (1911-2000) for Upsala Ekeby.
Ceramic figurine of a girl with two cats.
Model number: 43145/748.
Marked and labeled.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 17.0 cm x D 7.5 cm.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Swedish Brutalist Fire Screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mid-century Swedish Brutalist fire screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna.
Capture attention with this extraordinary mid-century Swedish Brutal...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Hjorth, Bornholm, Denmark, fisherwoman figurine in glazed ceramic. Mid-20th C.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hjorth, Bornholm, Denmark, fisherwoman figurine in glazed ceramic.
Mid-20th century.
Model 503.
Marked.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: H 18.0 cm x D 11.5 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Stoneware Wall Plaque by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Swedish Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Stoneware Wall Plaque by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, 1950s.
Beautifully glazed relief carvings and incisions. Stamped at the back and the artist’s signature at the front in...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Miniature Danish Viking, Denmark, 20th Century
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Scandinavian Miniature Danish Viking, Denmark, 20th Century.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Modern Teak Sculpture by Johnny Mattsson, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely teak sculpture by Swedish artist Johnny Mattsson.
The figurative sculpture is in a shape of a woman and is entitled "Morgon" (morning in Swedish). It is made from relief carve...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Teak
"Girl and flowers" by Bertil Lengstrand, Sweden, 1950s, oak and iron
Located in Hägersten, SE
Sculpture "Girl and flowers" by Swedish sculptor Bertil Lengstrand. Hand made ca. late 1950s. Made from forged iron and base in oak. Good vintage condition with age related wear and ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Bjørn Wiinblad: "Maggie May". Unique, colossal, three-piece unique flower stand
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad: "Maggie May". Unique, colossal, three-piece unique flower stand made of earthenware, modelled in the shape of a woman.
Museum quality, impressive high quality flower ...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Nude Sculpture; "Model changes her position" in Bronze
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stamped by the Swedish artist Torolf Engström. Executed in bronze, number 1 out of 10 editions. Casting by E. Pettersson FUD.
The Swedish Modern Nude Sculpture "Model Changes Her Po...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage square shaped Pewter Vase by Helgi Joensen, Norway 1980s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely signed Norwegian pewter vase designed and made by Helgi Joensen for Illums, Norway in 1980s. A special vase carved in pewter with a relieffed su...
Category
1980s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Tin, Pewter
Mid-20th Century Modern Danish Porcelain Sculpture of Boy by Bing & Grøndahl
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century scandinavian modern glazed porcelain sculpture of a boy sitting o a rock by danish company Bing & Grøndahl
By: Bing & Grøndahl
Material: porcelain, paint, ceramic
T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Paint, Ceramic
Midcentury Swedish Roland Alf Sculpture
By Roland Alf
Located in Stockholm, SE
A standing nude with a contemplative stance by Roland Alf (1929-2020) entitled 'Elin'. Plaster of paris and glazed with a patinated bronze. A unique and original piece signed and dat...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mari Simmulson, large handmade ceramic sculpture of a woman. 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mari Simmulson, unique large handmade ceramic sculpture of a woman.
Deep red glaze.
From the 1960s.
In perfect condition.
Signed.
Dimensions: H 29.5 cm x D 9.7 cm.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Woman Sculpture Patinated Bronze by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Large cast bronze sculpture by Danish artist Johannes Hansen depicting a young girl lost in thoughts. The sculpture was made in the 1940s at the bronze foundry "L. Rasmussen" in Cope...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Vase signed by Mari Simmulson for Uppsala Ekeby 1950
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern ceramic vase signed by Mari Simmulson for Uppsala-Ekeby. Mari Simmulson, (1911-2000) was born In St Petersburg and move...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Original Danish Kay Bojesen Toy Wagon "Family Trip", Colorful Beech Wood, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Kay Bojesen´s "Family Trip" is one of his most loved wooden toy designs.
This set is original vintage. It consists of wagon and 4 family members: mother, father and two children.
...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Beech, Paint
Original Danish Piet Hein "Solitaire" Teak Board Game Complete Set Vintage 1960s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Vintage "Solitaire" board game designed by Piet Hein for Danish wood manufacturer Skjøde, Skjern. Both the board and the pegs are made from teak.
Designed and made ca. 1960s.
This piece comes including the original leather bag for storing the pegs and the original instructions in Danish, German and English attached to the bottom.
Marked on bottom:
Piet Hein Skjøde...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Teak, Wood
Göran Wärf for Kosta Boda, Sweden. Set of five art glass figures, "The Family"
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Göran Wärf for Kosta Boda, Sweden. Set of five art glass figures with engraved and hand-painted decoration. "The Family".
Uncle Bill, Father, Mother, Grandfather, and Aunt Rosie.
197...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Jacob Jensen Danish Viking Figure, 1960s
By Jacob Jensen
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Jacob Jensen Danish Viking Figure, 1960s.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Beech, Teak
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. Porcelain sculpture. "The Twins", Parian 2 series
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. Porcelain sculpture.
"The Twins", Parian 2 series.
1977.
In perfect condition.
Marked.
Dimensions: H 24.0 x D 10.0 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Organic Wooden Sculpture by Danish Artist Ole Wettergren, 1990s
Located in Odense, DK
Large wooden sculpture, made by Danish artist Ole Wettergren in 1990s.
Ole is famous for hes wooden sculptures and he has been presented in internati...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Modernist Bronze Sculpture by Nils Fougstedt, Sweden, 1940
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful bronze figurine by Nils Fougstedt, in the form of two young women. The women are reaching out their arms and have their faces turned upwards. Lovely attention to detail, vi...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1920s Carl Milles Plaster Sculpture of a Women
By Carl Milles
Located in New York, NY
Plaster sculpture by the well known Swedish sculptor Carl Milles, circa 1920s. Detalailed sculpture of a naked women and a dog.
Property from esteemed interior designer Juan Mont...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Jacob Jensen Danish Viking Figure, 1960s
By Jacob Jensen
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Jacob Jensen Danish Viking Figure, 1960s.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Beech, Teak
Midcentury Wooden Abstract Sculpture by Johnny Mattsson, Sweden, 1962
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking wooden sculpture by Johnny Mattsson, in an abstract form. Pine on a teak base. The form of the sculpture follows the pine woodgrain in a beautiful way.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Teak, Pine
Wooden Firefighters Truck by Kay Bojesen, 1960s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Kiel, SH
Fire fighters truck by Kay Bojesen
painted beech 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Collection of Pine Balls, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Valby, 84
Rare collection of decorative pine balls made in solid pine in Denmark in the 1970s but a skilled wood worker.
The balls are made in solid pine and have been treated with oil.
The ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Scandinavian Modern Oiva Toikka Artglass, Battatti, 'Potatoe' Nuutajärvi Finland
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern Oiva Toikka, (1931-2019) Artglass, Battatti, (potatoe) Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Finland. Now. Who does not want a pink artglass potato sculpture feature on the desk? Th...
Category
1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Rare Figure, "Johanna", Glazed Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Rare figure, "Johanna", glazed ceramics.
20th century.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Measures: 15.5 x 10.5 cm.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Renate Stock Paulsson 'Sea Glasbruk' Signed Tribal Face Design Glass, 1980 -1990
By Sea Glasbruk
Located in Tilburg, NL
Vintage Swedish handpainted and artist signed tribal face design glass paperweight.
It is inspired by the Easter island native sculptures.
Company/ Design: Sea glasbruk, Kosta Sweden.
Manufacturer: Renate Stock...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Cut Glass
Wooden Sculpture by Danish Artist Ole Wettergren, 1965
Located in Odense, DK
Large wooden sculpture, made by Danish artist Ole Wettergren in 1965. This is hes first wooden sculpture made.
Ole is famous for hes wooden sculptures ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Awake Snipe Beak Bird Oak Sculpture by Svend-Aage Holm-Sørensen for Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
Charming teak birds with beaks and great personality. Manufactured in Denmark and designed by the internationally renowned designer, Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Doreen Middelboe for Aluminia/Royal Copenhagen, faience mermaid figure. 1970s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Doreen Middelboe for Aluminia/Royal Copenhagen, faience mermaid figure.
1970s.
First factory quality.
In excellent condition.
Marked.
Measuring: ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Faience
Christmas Ornaments by Georg Jensen Collectibles Series, Set of 2
By Georg Jensen
Located in Miami, FL
Christmas ornaments designed by Georg Jensen for the Collectibles series.
Both ornaments are in brass gilded with 24-carat gold.
Measures: 7" High x 6" Wide and approximately 1.19 ...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Bronze Sculpture by Martin Holmgren " the Astronaut" Sweden, 1960, Signed
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze sculpture by Martin Holmgren " the astronaut" Sweden 1960 Signed
marked by Foundry H. Bergman with artist signature number 29/30
Good condition, nice patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Sculpture by Sigge Berggren Sweden 1950 signed
Located in Paris, FR
Sigge Berggren (Sweden, 1911-1968)
Bronze sculpture cast by Bergman in Malmo Sweden, mounted on a marble base.
Signed by the artist with foundry mark ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Unique Scandinavian Bird Sculpture Rolf Hansen Kongsberg Keramikk, Norway, 1950s
By Rolf Hansen, Kongsberg Keramikk
Located in Odense, DK
Playful unique bird sculpture in glazed chamotte ceramics by Rolf Hansen, Norway. The sculpture was handmade by Hansen at Konsberg Keramikk in the early 1950s.
Rolf Hansen was a Norwegian ceramist. From 1947 he attended Kongsberg Keramikk until his death in 2004. Rolf Hansens works make people feel easy to mind, and motives of roosters and bulls were closest to his trademark. The source of inspiration for Rolf Hansen was Pablo Picasso. In 1949 he was in Vallauris in France and became acquainted with Picasso's pottery, and in the early 1950s Rolf Hansen made dishes and jars with abstract decor in his spirit. Rolf Hansen was one of Norways most popular ceramics...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Svend Lindhart Porcelain Figurines
Located in New York, NY
Porcelain Children Figurine by Danish designer Svend Lindhart for Bing & Grondahl. Scandinavian Modern, Made in Denmark circa 1970's.
$375 for the s...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Christmas Ornaments Designed by Malene Birger for Georg Jensen Collectibles
By Georg Jensen
Located in Miami, FL
Christmas ornaments designed by Malene Birger for Georg Jensen. The ornaments are made of brass and gilded with 24-carat gold.
Measures: 7" High x 6 1...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Set of 3 Eggs Monica Backstrom Kosta, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This set of 3 eggs with a swelling shape and mottled brown surface was designed by Monica Backström. They are al unique and was mouth-blown and hand-c...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Beautiful Scandinavian Vintage Rhino Pair of Wood, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely realistic wooden pair of Rhinos in dark grey and patterned color quite similar to the real rhino color. From Scandinavia around the 1940s. Great design and lovely sculpted wit...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Claire Weiss for Bing & Grøndahl. Porcelain figure. Boy. 1970s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Claire Weiss for Bing & Grøndahl. Porcelain figure. Boy. 1970s.
Model number 2399.
Measures: 13 x 8 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
1st factory quality.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Lisa Larson Sweden. Rare figure - Birk from Ronja Røverdatter by Astrid Lindgren
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lisa Larson, Sweden, rare figure (Birk) from Ronja Røverdatter by Astrid Lindgren.
Late 1900s.
Perfect condition.
Signed.
Dimensions: L 14 x D 7.5 cm.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage figurative sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern figurative sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original figurative sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Bing & Grøndahl, Gustavsberg, Erik Höglund, and Royal Copenhagen. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for figurative sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $95 and tops out at $37,936 while the average work can sell for $832.
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