Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
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
- Scandinavian design and Nordic design originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus; 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
Josef Frank Candlestick Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Candlestick (the knot of friendship) in brass designed by Josef Frank. Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
A Danish Rosewood Box by Alfred Klitgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An impeccable and spare hand crafted lidded box made of richly grained Brazilian rosewood.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Rosewood
Unique Stoneware Bowl by Signe Persson Melin, Sweden, 2000s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique stoneware bowl.
Made by Signe Persson-Melin in her studio in Malmoe, Sweden, 2000s.
Excellent condition.
Marked with signature 'SPM'.
The designer Signe Pers...
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
A vase by Svenkst Tenn
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Long Island City, NY
A vintage vase produced by Svenkst Tenn. Sweden Circa 1940s.
Pewter and brass. Marked " Modern Metallkunst Svenkst Tenn".
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Danish Modern Sculptural Candleholders in Brass, 1970s, Set of 3
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Sculptural organically shaped candlesticks in solid brass. They have an almost fluid shape. Unknown Danish maker circa 1960s-70s in a style reminiscent of Pierre Forsell, Henning Kop...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Set of Two Vintage "Paper Bag" Vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal - 1970's
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Set of Two Vintage Beige/Brown "Paper Bag" Vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal
pair of vintage "Paper Bag" vases designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal. These exceptional pieces...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Illums Bolighus Candelabras Brass Serpentine Candle Holder Denmark 1950s
Located in Basel, BS
Pair of Illums Bolighus serpentine candelabras in solid brass, made in Denmark in the 1950s.
Both are in very good condition with a beautiful subtle patina.
For candles with a diam...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Candleholder "Gille" - Pierre Forsell - Skultuna
Located in Stockholm, SE
A candleholder "Gille" designed by Pierre Forsell at Skultuna. It is in excellent condition and unmarked.
Pierre Forsell worked for several years at Skultuna Brassworks, where he c...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Anna Lisa Thomson Vase Ekeby Sweden Flower Relief White Glaze15 1930s
Located in Basel, BS
Rare and early Anna Lisa Thomson stoneware vase with relief decor, hand crafted at Upsala Ekeby in Sweden in the late 1930s to early 1940s.
Beautiful cream white color, shows some p...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Pair of Swedish Bronze Sconces Candle Holders Scandinavian Modern
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage pair of Scandinavian Modern Swedish brass wall-mounted candle sconces features ornate textured wall plates, framed with wide border with an abstract graphic pattern, equipped...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Bronze
A vase by FOLKE ARSTRÖM forGAB limited edition of 150.
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pewter vase by FOLKE ARSTRÖM for GAB, Sweden, circa 1930th. Limited edition of 150.
Stamped and numbered 57/150.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Cast iron relief by Anna Petrus for Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, ca 1925
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking relief by Anna Petrus, made from cast iron. Beautiful, energetic motif of a lion with a flowing mane on its back paws, great attention to detail.
Anna Petrus was a Swedish ...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
5 Brass Candlesticks - Pierre Forsell - Skultuna
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set of 5 candlesticks by Pierre Forsell, designed and produced at Skultuna in 1980-1990s. The candlesticks are 9 cm in diameter and in excellent condition except from some minor sc...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 large vases by Per Lutken
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 3 art glass vases by Per Lutken for Holmegaard. Denmark, circa 1960th. Signed and numbered. Dimensions H 10" x W9" x D7" and H6.25" x W6" x D5".
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
A pair of Brass vases / Candlesticks - Carl-Einar Borgström Ystad Metall - 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of brass vases /candlesticks designed by Carl-Einar Borgström at Ystad Metall in the 1930s. These were designed to be both vases and candlesticks. They are 8 cm high and 9.5 c...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Just Andersen Sculpture Produced by Just Andersen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare carp fish sculpture by Just Andersen. Produced by Just Andersen in Denmark.
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Swedish Mid-century Modern Wall Clock, Carl Westh design, Genfa Germany
Located in Skien, NO
Bring timeless Scandinavian design into your home with this stunning mid-century modern wall clock from renowned Swedish design Carl Westh. The clock features a bold green patterned ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Glass, Plastic
Large Starck Andersen 1950s Black, White Ceramic Wall Plate Centerpiece
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish modernist decorative plate / wall decoration / centerpiece with strong graphic decor from the Tribal Harlekin series by ceramic artist Marianne Starck (1931-2007). Shiny bone white glaze with hand-carved sgraffito graphic lines and patterns in raw anthracite colored clay...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Bronze Jewelry boxes by Just Andersen
Located in Long Island City, NY
A patinated bronze jewelry box by Just Andersen. Denmark, Circa 1930th.
Stamped and numbered. Excellent vintage condition.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Sculpture bust in terracotta - Åke Holm - Höganäs
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning bust in terracotta designed by Åke Holm at Höganäs in the mid 20th century. The sculpture is 15 cm tall and in excellent condition. It is signed below.
Åke Holm (1900–198...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Arne Bang Stoneware Vase with Blue and Green Glaze, Denmark 1940s.
By Arne Bang
Located in Asaa, DK
Arne Bang Stoneware Vase with Blue and Green Glaze, Denmark 1940s.
Iconic Danish ceramic vase with running blue and green glaze hand made, designed and manufactured by Arne Bang in ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
1970s Huge Brutalist Danish Sejer Unic Sculptural Ceramic Floor Vase Blue Grey
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Huge Mid-century Danish ceramic floor vase by Fridtjof Sejersen for Sejer ceramic studio. Made ca 1960s to 1970s. It´s made in his own studio workshop in Nr. Aaby on the Danish islan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze and Brass Bonnie Contemporary Large Sconce. Handmade in Sweden
Located in Torslanda, SE
by Matthew Holleman, 2023
Standard size, 37" L, 33" H 95cm L, 85cm H
Brass, Nickel and Bronze options available. This piece is handmade from our Swedish workshop and fully customi...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Kjell Engman Flute Vase, 1999
By Kjell Engman
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Flute vase by Kjell Engman at Kosta-Boda, Sweden, 1999. Filigree glass with yellow base and body, purple leg. Measures: Height 9.85"(25cm), diameter of the base 3.15"(8cm). Marked on...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Set of Swedish Mid-Century Glass Vases
Located in New York, NY
A selection of 6 decorative Swedish Mid-century glass vases in green, gray, yellow and amber shades. Two of the marked with Strömbergshyttan, possible by Swedish ceramist Gunnar Nylu...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Modernist Brass Vase by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful brass vase in a crown shape by Pierre Forssell. Fun and luxurious at the same time.
Pierre Forssell was an acclaimed industrial designer who designed cutlery and cookware ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow-glazed earthenware vase produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Pierre Forssell Brass Candleholders Made by hand in Skultuna Sweden. Brancusi
Located in Forest, BE
This series of candleholders was hand crafted in the 1970's at the Skultuna factory next to the studio were Pierre Forssell was working with he's assistant. The candleholder is made ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Kosta Boda Bertil Vallien Volcano Series Mini Object Vase, Double Bubble 48136
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite mini object vase is a standout piece from Bertil Vallien's iconic Volcano series, designed in 1981. The unique double bubble shape is enhanced by the stunning iridesce...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Luster, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Art Deco Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and rare pewter bowl.
Designed and made by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1920s.
Good condition, only a few light scratches and a tiny chip to the rim.
Stamped 'DENMARK', mod...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Small Bronze Art Deco Vase Pen Holder by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful small bronze vase or pen holder with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Good condition, some light scratches and wear to the patination.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Kaija Aarikka Sculpture Produced in Finland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sculpture designed by Kaija Aarikka. Produced in Finland. Limited edition of 300 pcs.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Eva Jancke-Björk, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Eva Jancke-Björk and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Pine Bowl, Sweden 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish Pine bowl from 1979 by Bjarne Högkvist in Forshaga, Sweden. Sportsstuga style with beautiful grain in the manner of Roland Wilhelmsson. This bowl is a b...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Pierre Forssell Brass Candleholders and vase Made by hand in Skultuna Sweden
Located in Forest, BE
This candleholders was hand crafted in the 1970's at the Skultuna factory next to the studio were Pierre Forssell was working with he's assistant. The candleholder is made of brass. ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
A bronze vase by GAB, 1930s
Located in Long Island City, NY
A patinated bronze vase manufactured by GAB, Sweden circa 1930s.
Model number 260. Marked by manufacturer. Engraving.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Large Lilac Kosta Boda Art Glass Vase by Kjell Engman, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large sculptural light purple Sommerso style art glass vase by Swedish artist Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda. From the 1980s Swing series. Signed by the artist and numbered under base. ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Group of 7 Glass "Sommerso" Vases by Strömbergshyttan, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Beautiful set of seven "Sommerso" vases in purple and clear designed by Gunnar Nylund and Asta Strömberg in Sweden during the 1950s. Hand made with underlay glass technique (colored ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Schollert, Vase, Ceramic, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A fluted white-glazed ceramic vase produced by Schollert, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Green Ceramic Vase with handles Eva Jancke-Björk - Bo Fajans 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely green art deco vase in ceramic with lovely handles designed by Eva Jancke-Björk at Bo Fajans in Gefle in the 1940s. The vase is 13.5 cm high and 16.5 cm in diameter. It is i...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Arne Bang, Vase, Stoneware, Denmark, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in High Point, NC
A fluted brown-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1930s.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Set of Purple and Raspberry Colored Glass Vases by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
Look at this beautiful set of vases by Gunnar Nylund. The colors of these vases are exceptionally beautiful, the smaller vase has a beautiful raspberry colored glass, the more delica...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Art Deco Bronze Bowl by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze bowl with amazing patina.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Äkta Brons, Sweden, 1940s.
Excellent condition. Initials 'G.N.' on the front. Stamped 'ÄKTA BRON...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Confetti Cobalt Blue and Red Glass Vase by Erika Lagerbielke for Orrefors Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Architectural sommerso cobalt blue vase with minimalistic red accent on the rim was designed by Erika Lagerbielke for Orrefors Sweden as a part of Confetti series. The bright, inten...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sommerso, Glass, Art Glass
Gunnar Ander, Candelabra, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass candelabra designed by Gunnar Ander and produced by Ystad-Metall, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 8.125” H x 7.25” diameter
Holds .375” diameter candles
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Ceramic Wall Clock by Ulrica Hydman Vallien 1990s Sweden
Located in Miami, FL
By Ulrica Hydman Vallien, ceramic wall clock retailed in the 90s by Time Design. Designed with Hydman' s iconic triangular face in turquoise surr...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Skultana Wall Sconce Designed By Pierre Forsell
Located in Doraville, GA
Vintage solid brass wall sconce for candles designed by Pierre Forsell for the Swedish firm Skultana in the 1950’s. The sconce has its o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Bronze Bowl by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze bowl with amazing patina.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Äkta Brons, Sweden, 1940s.
Excellent condition. Initials 'G.N.' on the front. Stamped 'ÄKTA BRON...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Art Deco Vase by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze vase with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s.
Great condition, but with an inscription (pictured).
Sta...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Elegant Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1966
Located in Knivsta, SE
Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1966
Elegant stoneware bowl by renowned Swedish ceramic artist Berndt Friberg (1899–1981), active at the Gustavsberg porcelai...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Candelabra in Brass & Glass, Gunnar Ander Ystad Metal Sweden 50-60s
Located in Vorst, BE
A Swedish Modernist candelabra by Gunnar Ander. Produced by Ystad-Metall, located in the town of Ystad in Sweden.
Candle-holder for 6 candles in solid, polished brass glass cups in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Group of 6 Black Vases Ceramic, Rörstrand - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Scandinavian
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of six vases with stunning black and brown harfur glazes designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the 1950s. The vases are between 10.5 - 35 cm high and in excellent ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish "dug out barrel"/laggkärl from around 1850s
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish "dug out barrel"/laggkärl from around 1850s
Made from a single solid dugout pine tree trunk with a attatched bottom, perfect as a planter.
Height: 70 cm/27.5 inch
Depth: 34...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Tapio Wirkkala, Brass Bird Sculpture for Kultakeskus Hämeenlinna Finland, 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful example of Tapio Wirkkala's bird sculpture in solid brass. This minimalistic piece by Wirkkala, who started his career as a sculptor, objectifies his minimal organic appr...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Rare Midcentury Large “Argenta” Vase Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare, oversized stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge, in a round shape. Silver decor of a mermaid and merman in playful interaction among bubbles and flowers. Lovely attention to...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Edvin Öhrström, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue blown-glass vase designed by Edvin Öhrström and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Vase in Brass - Skultuna, Sweden - Pierre Forsell 1983
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase in brass by Pierre Forsell, designed and produced at Skultuna in the 1983. This vase is 23 cm (9.2") tall and about 6 cm (2.4") in diameter and in excellent condition. Marked ...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda Large Atoll Glass Bowl Scandinavian Modern
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Large handcrafted bowl was designed by Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda as a part of 'Atoll' series. It has a solid, heavy clear glass walls with unique free-form pattern of hand-applied ...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Gray Vase "Collier", Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s - Mid century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase of model "Collier" designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 14 cm (5,6") high and about 13 cm (5,2") in diameter. It´s in mint condition.
Gunnar Nylund was...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
1930 Pewter bowl by CG Hallberg
By CG Hallberg
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous 1930 Swedish Pewter Bowl by CG Hallberg. Decorative handles in brass on the sides and a female figurine on the front. Some small marks and scratches throughout and uneven sh...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Alvar Aalto, Iittala, Finland. Four small vases/bowls in different colors.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Alvar Aalto, Iittala, Finland.
Four small vases/bowls in different colors. Finnish art glass.,
Late 20th century.
Perfect condition.
Stamped.
Dimensions: B 10.0 cm x H 3.0 cm.
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian modern stoneware pike by Sven Wejsfelt, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1980s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great stoneware sculpture designed by Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg, Sweden, during the 1980s.
This pike belongs of the designers series 'Stim'.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Large Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1962
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware bowl with amazing hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1962.
Great condition.
Incised signa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
A Pair of Tapio Wirkkala Bronze Bird Sculptures, Kultakeskus Hämeenlinna, 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A couple of nice Tapio Wirkkala bronze bird sculptures (paper weights). Both items are in beautiful original condition with nice vintage patinas. Alt...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Gunnar Ander 4 Flower Candelabra Brass & Purple Glass, Ystad Metall Sweden 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Four arm candelabra by Swedish designer Gunnar Ander (1908-1976) for Ystad Metall, Sweden. Made ca 1960s.
The candelabra is made from brass and shaped as four...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
1960s Metallic Enamel Aqua Bowl by Emalox of Norway
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Emalox Aqua Aluminum Enamel Bowl Dish
Made in Norway MCM
2.25 h x 6 diameter
Preowned vintage condition
Refer to images
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Just Andersen, Vase, Pewter, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A small pewter vase designed and produced by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s.
Dimensions: 2” H x 1.875” diameter
Diameter of opening: .5”
Category
1930s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Tapio Wirkkala Iceberg Still Mold Blown Crystal Vase 3825
Located in New York, NY
Tapio Wirkkala still-mold blown crystal "Iceberg" vase.
Hand Incised signature to underside: [Tapio Wirkkala 3825].
Measures 7¾ H × 8 W × 7 D in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Danish Kähler Large Ceramic Bowl Turquoise Beige Oxblood Red Glaze Brutalist
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Very rare large low bowl by Nils Kähler for the Danish ceramic workshop Kähler.
It features a deep turquoise blue glaze, vivid as an ocean, and has a rim of beige glaze surrounded ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Tobacco jar by HARALD LINDER
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Long Island City, NY
Tobacco jar by HARALD LINDER. Pewter for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden. Circa 1920th/30th.
The sides with engraved decoration and applied relief decoration in the form of Adam and Eve in t...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Bertil Vallien Kosta Boda Minos Glass Vases, Sweden, 1984
Located in Bochum, NRW
Bertil Vallien Kosta Boda Minos Glass Vases, Sweden, 1984
Bertil Vallien's vases with a swelling body, and swirling white decor. It was traditionally mouth-blown, giving it a uniq...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
A pair of extra large glass vases by Per Lutken for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of extra large hand blown glass vases by Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Denmark , Circa 1960th.
One vases signed and dated. Dimensions : H 15.75" x 12.5" x 11". (H 15.25" x 12.5" ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Green Crystal Glass Apple by Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors, Sweden, 1957
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning crystal glass apple by Ingeborg Lundin, tinted crispy green. The apple is an iconic piece, composed in 1955 and was first presented at H55 where it caused a sensation. The design is the epitome of Lundin’s pure, gracious style.
About Ingeborg Lundin:
Ingeborg Lundin was a Swedish glass artist, whose 1950s and 60s designs are among the most influential of that era. Lundin got her education at Konstfack in Stockholm and started working at Orrefors directly after her graduation in 1947. She stayed at Orrefors until 1971, redefining the art of glass design with her pure, gracious, sometimes ethereal creations. Ingeborg Lundin received the Lunning prize in 1954 and a gold medal at the Milano Triennale in 1957.
Literature: Svenskt glas...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
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