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
- 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
Large Vintage Carved Wood Tray or Plate from Scandinavia, 1920
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful and vintage rich carved wood serving plate from the 1920s Scandinavia. A fantastic large size tray with an octagon shape and wonderful han...
Category
1920s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Helle Alpass ‘1932-2000’, Low Bowl of Raw and Glazed Stoneware in Brown Shades
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Helle Alpass ‘1932-2000’. Low bowl of raw and glazed stoneware in brown shades, 1960s-1970s.
Stamped.
Measures: 11 x 3 cm
In very good condition.
Helle Allpass was a master-educa...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Nittsjö, Vase, Yellow Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Rare Lisa Larson Figure in Glazed Ceramics, Japanese Mother with Child, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare Lisa Larson figure in glazed ceramics. Japanese mother with child. 1970s.
Measures: 29,0 x 14,0 cm.
In excellent condition.
Sticker.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Teakwood Serving Bowl by Jens Harald Quistgaard, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Large teakwood bowl by Danish designer Jens Harald Quistgaard / IHQ. Produced by Quistgaards own company "Dansk" in the 1960s. Made in best quality solid...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Green and Black Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green and black glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Olive-Green/Gray Ceramic Bowl, Pia Rönndahl Rörstrand, Scandinavian Modern
By Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A olive-green/grey bowl designed by Pia Rönndahl at Rörstrand in the 1980s. The bowl is 7 cm (2.8") high and about 14,5 cm (5.8") in diameter and in excellen...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Designer, Vase, Blue Glazed Stoneware, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue glazed stoneware vase designed and produced in Denmark, 1970s.
Present vase is unique studio work.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Cream and Red Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A cream and red glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Peter Ipsen Enke, Vase, Blue Glazed Stoneware, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Peter Ipsen Enke, Denmark, 1940s.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand Miniature Stoneware Vase, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Miniature vase in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in black and dark steel grey shades with some dark copper red strokes...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Nittsjö, Vase, Green Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
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.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Nittsjö, Vase, Yellow Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Nittsjö, Vase, Yellow Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Collection of Leather Baskets / Paper Bins by Ørskov & Co, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful collection of 3 paper baskets in patinated saddle leather handmade in Denmark in the 1960s at Torben Ørskovs workshop. The baskets were inspired by the works of Carl Auböck...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Four flower pot covers in porcelain.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Four flower pot covers in porcelain.
Swedish design, 1960s.
Measuring: 10,5 x 8 cm.
In excellent condition.
Marked.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Gunnar Ander, Candelabra, Metal and Brass, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Ander
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and brass candelabra designed and produced by Gunnar Ander, Sweden, 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Martin Svensson, Vase, Light-Blue Glazed Stoneware, Höganäs, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A light-blue glazed stoneware vase designed by Martin Svensson and produced by Höganäs, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Small Swedish Crystal Vase by Strombergshyttan
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage handcrafted oval shaped aqua blue crystal vase by Strombergshyttan. Signed on bottom.
Artist: Asta Stromberg
Manufacturer: Strombergshyttan
Origin: Sweden
Year: ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Gabi Citron Tengbom, Vase, Brown Glazed Stoneware, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Gustavsberg
Located in High Point, NC
A brown glazed stoneware vase designed by Gabi Citron Tengbom and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Arne Bang Stoneware Eggshell Vase with Ribbed Corpus, Denmark, Sign AB, 2, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare Arne Bang (1901-1983, stoneware vase with ribbed corpus decorated with sand-colored eggshell glaze body. Signed with Bang’s monogram on the underside, No. 2. Perfect condition...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Saara Hopea two sizes Glass Bowls Blue Green Handblown 1950s
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Scandinavian Modern Saara Hopea two sizes Glass Bowls Blue Green Handblown 1950s
Two mold-blown, clear, dark-blue and moss-green cased glass Art-objects / bowls, model SH117. Designed by Saara Hopea in 1956 and executed by Nuutajärvi-Notsjö in 1958 & 1959.
An optical effect makes it appear as if the colour goes to the outer edges but the encasing is only in the interior.
These objects were made between 1956 and 1967 in two sizes 9,5 cm and 13,5 cm in diameter, and in several colours (blue, green, yellow, purple and red) this being a complete set in green and blue. Both are early production examples.
They are marked and dated in diamond pen underneath the base.
About Saara Hopea
Saara Elisabet Hopea (Porvoo 1925 - Porvoo 1984) was a Finnish designer of Art-glass, furniture and jewellery.
Saara Hopea was born in 1925 in Porvoo, in the south of Finland. Her parents Ossian Hopea and Lempi Westerlund owned a goldsmithing company.
After attending secondary school, Hopea studied at the Interior Design Department of the Central School of Art and Design, now the Aalto University of Art and Design.
She graduated in 1946, and worked for a few years as an illustrator, then she accepted a job at the lighting factory of Taito Oy, headed by the renowned designer Paavo Tynell.
In the early 1950's, Saara Hopea became interested in glass design and started working at the Nuutajärvi glass factory, where she worked under artistic director Kaj Franck.
After her father's death, Saara Hopea took over the direction of the family business Ossian Hopea Oy in 1959. She worked as the artistic director from 1959 to 1960 and again from 1967 and was responsible for numerous jewellery designs.
In 1960 Saara Hopea married Oppi Untracht...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass
Scandinavian "Karneval" Faience Vase, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Faience “Karneval” vase by Stig Lindberg, in a strict block shape. Large size and a rare graphic decor with a three-dimensional effect. The rim and corners are unglazed, giving an or...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, Large "Grazia" Ceramic Vase, Mid-20th C
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Large "Grazia" ceramic vase with silver inlay in the shape of a standing woman.
Mid-20th century.
In perfect condition.
Marked.
Measurement...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Brown Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Carl Harry Stalhane Bowl, Matte Rust Red Hares Fur Glaze Rorstrand Sweden, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Harry Stalhane bowl - matte rust red hares fur glaze Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Signed.
Measures: H 2.75"
W 5.9"
Stalhane trained as a painter and sculptor in Stockholm and Paris, respectively. Hired at the age of nineteen by the Rorstrand porcelain factory to paint earthenware, it was not long before he was promoted to art director and chief designer for the firm. In the late 1940s he first attract¬ed international attention with his designs for slender, symmetrical vessels in matte, mono¬chromatic glazes, inspired by ancient Chinese ceramics from the Sung period...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Pitcher, Green Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A green glazed stoneware pitcher designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Iron Candelabra by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, early 1900s, Finland
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare iron candelabra by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen Finland from the early 1900s. Good vintage condition, minor wear consistent with age and use.
Category
Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Vicke Lindstrand, Vase, Blue Glazed Earthenware, Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue glazed earthenware vase designed by Vicke Lindstrand and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Set of Two Patinaed Bronze Vases Manufactured Denmark 1940’s
By Arne Bang
Located in Valby, 84
Rare Set of two patinaed bronze vases manufactured Denmark 1940’s in the manner of Arne Bang.
The tall vase is 7.5 cm tall and 8.5 cm in diameter...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Tapio Wirkkala, Vase in Silver & Teak, Model Lekkie, Finland 1960s.
Located in Berlin, DE
Tapio Wirkkala, 925 silver & teak vase, model TW 228.
Excellent condition.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Peter Ipsens Enke, Vase, Blue Glazed Stoneware, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Peter Ipsens Enke, Denmark, 1940s.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Arthur Andersson, Vase, Brown Glazed Stoneware, Wallåkra, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown glazed stoneware vase designed by Arthur Andersson and produced by Wallåkra, Sweden, 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby, Rare Ceramic Figure of a Tahitian Woman
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby. Rare ceramic figure of a semi-naked Tahitian woman.
Approx. 1960
Measurements: H 19 cm. x D 9.5 cm.
In excellent co...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Decorative Stoneware "Owl" Candle Lamps made at Søholm, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful pair of hand made candle lamps by Joseph Simon made at Søholm Pottery in Denmark in the 1960s. The lamps are made from hand decorated glazed stoneware. They can be used standing or hung at the wall. Joseph Simon worked at Søholm for a short period in the late 1960s and is known for his whimsical animal figures. This set of candle holders are probably one of a kind.
The Søholm Pottery on the small island of Bornholm in Denmark was established in 1836 and closed in 1996. They were one of Denmarks finest ceramics workshops. With traditional names such as "Søholm", "Michael Andersen" and "Hjorth's Keramik", Bornholm has managed to place itself heavily on the Danish map within ceramics and handicrafts. Just like Japanese ceramics, Bornholm ceramics...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby. Rare ceramic figure of a Tahitian woman.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby.
Rare ceramic figure of a Tahitian woman.
Approx. 1960
Measurements: H 19.0 cm. x D 9.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Marked.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Erik Mornils, Vase, Green and Yellow Glazed Earthenware, Nittsjö, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green and yellow glazed earthenware vase designed by Erik Mornils and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Höganas Keramik, Pitcher, Brown, Green Glazed Stoneware, Höganäs, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and green glazed stoneware pitcher designed and produced by Höganas Keramik, Höganäs, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Scandinavian Figural Man & Wife Ceramic Candlesticks in Blue glaze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Cute nostalgic set of figural man and wife candlesticks in blue glazed ceramic. Unknown Scandinavian maker circa 1970. They are fitted with regular sized candles. Measurements: H: 11...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Annikki Hovisaari Signed Arabia Finland Scandinavian Modern Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful Scandanavian glazed stoneware pottery footed vase by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia Finland. This piece features a sea-like turquoise/ blue glaze and gourd-like shape.
...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Green Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A green glazed stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Green Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A green glazed stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
1980s Brass Candelabra, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful tripod brass candelabra from unknown maker. Most likely manufactured in Sweden during the 1980s.
Suitable for wide candles: Ø up to 7cm
Dimens...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
1970s Candle Holders Arkipelago Round Ice Glass Timo Sarpaneva Iittala Finland
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Pair of Sculpturally Modern Candle Holders Arkipelago Round Ice Glass
by Timo Sarpaneva Iittala Finland
Tall holder11.88 x 2.63 diameter Short holder 5.25 tall 2.63 diameter
...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Brown Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Eva Jancke Björk, Vase, Blue Glazed Earthenware, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
By Bo Fajans
Located in High Point, NC
A blue glazed earthenware vase designed by Eva Jancke Björk and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Ystad Metall, Sweden, Rare Vase in Glass and Brass, Approx. 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ystad Metall, Sweden. Rare vase in glass and brass.
Approx. 1960s
In excellent condition with a good patina.
Sticker.
Measureing: H 15 x D 7.0 x W 3.5 cm.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Lise Dirch Jans, Vase, Brown Glazed Stoneware, Denmark, 1975
Located in High Point, NC
A brown stoneware vase designed and produced by Lise Dirch Jans, Denmark, 1975.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Arne Bang, Fluted Vase, Grey Glazed Stoneware, Denmark, 1940s
By Arne Bang
Located in High Point, NC
A grey-glazed fluted stoneware vase designed and produced by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1940s.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Erik Mornils, Vase, Brown Glazed Earthenware, Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown glazed earthenware vase designed by Erik Mornils and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Arne Bang, Fluted Vase, Brown Glazed Stoneware, Denmark, 1940s
By Arne Bang
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed fluted stoneware vase designed and produced by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1940s.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Designer, Vase, Brown Glazed Stoneware, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown glazed stoneware vase designed and produced in Sweden, 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Paavo Tynell Candelabra for Taito circa 1950 in Solid Brass
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Exceptional candelabra design by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito, this example has an incredible patina and has been produced in the early 50's. Everything is in really good condi...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Danish Designer, Floor Vase, Grey Glazed Stoneware, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A grey glazed stoneware vase designed and produced in Denmark, 1960s.
Unique studio production work.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Large Axk Bowl Blue an Ocher Hares Fur Glaze Sweden 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand large AXK bowl blue an Ocher Hares Fur glaze Sweden 1950.
This unique and large stoneware bowl is glazed with a delicate yet bold blue hares fur glaze with...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Per Lutken Danish Modern Smoke Glass Flying Saucer Bowl Sculpture
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in New York, NY
Danish mid century smoke glass sculptural bowl / vide poche by Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Denmark, c. 1960's.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Danish Designer, Vase, Light Brown Glazed Stoneware, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A light brown glazed stoneware vase designed and produced in Denmark, 1970s.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern decorative objects 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 decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern decorative objects 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 decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund, Gustavsberg, and Upsala Ekeby. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $48 and tops out at $149,456 while the average work can sell for $883.
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