Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
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
Black & White Round Spheral Vase Domino, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely spheral vase in porcelain designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg. It is 9.5 cm in diameter. It is in excellent condition and one of the most iconically designs from the 19...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Early Glass Vase by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Early Glass Vase by Alvar Aalto
Additional Information:
Material: Glass blown in wooden mould
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced in Finland
Signed Alvar Aalto 3030...
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1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Turquois Art Deco Ceramic Globe Vase by Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco globe vase with amazing 'Lava' glaze.
Designed by Ewald Dahlskog for Bo Fajans (Bobergs Fajansfabrik), Sweden.
This model 'Kulvas' was first exhibited at the ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Drip Shaped Yellow Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A ceramic vase with yellow / lightyellow (beige) glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 13 cm (5.2") high and 7.5 cm (3") in diameter and in very good condit...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware vase with decor of flowers in silver, model Grazia, Swedish Modern.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A decorative stoneware vase with silver decor, depicting a flower bouquet.
Designed by the artistic leader of Gustavsberg (from 1949, at 21 years old, to 1957) Stig Lindberg. Mode...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver
Set of Three Vases by Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of three drop vases by Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Denmark, circa 1950s.
Dimensions: H. 24 (9.5") and 16 cm. (6.5") Signed by hand PL 15470 and 15491.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
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...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Preben Brandt Larsen, Vase, Cream Glazed Stoneware, Fejø, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A cream glazed stoneware designed and produced by Preben Brandt Larsen, Fejø, Denmark, 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Vase with Lid, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Royal Copenhagen
Lovely Royal Copenhagen porcelain vase, terra cotta and grey crackle glaze with gold trim and decorated lid. With marks on base, Denmark, 1950s
Measures: 9 height x ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a beautiful, curvesome form. Glazed oxidized copper green, with a beautiful “Mimosa” pattern.
Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceram...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Søholm Stentøj, Vase, Stoneware, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A grey and blue-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Søholm Stentøj, Denmark, 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Modern White Ceramic Vase by Gunnar Nylund 1950's
Located in Uccle, BE
This stoneware vase named "Pike Mouth" by Gunnar Nylund (1914-1997) who was one of Sweden’s most famous ceramic designers. He was the creative director of R...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Set of 2 V. Bjerke Petersen Rörstrand Fasett Vase 7 and 8 Purple & Black, Sweden
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
This is a rare set of 2 vases by Danish artist Vilhelm Bjerke Petersen for Rörstrand, Sweden. The vases belong to the "Fasett" series and were designed by Bjerke Petersen in 1951-195...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Tias Eckhoff Tea Jar in Stainless Steel & Teak, Lundtofte 1960s
By Lundtofte
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A superb jar or trinket composed from brushed stainless steel and a handy teak knob. The lid fits tightly and does not allow any air to get in. Perfect for storing delicate tea, toba...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Good condition, with some light scratches. Slightly askew.
Stamped 'BRONS' and make...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Vicke Lindstrand Vase Produced by Kosta in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Glass vase designed by Vicke Lindstrand. Produced by Kosta in Sweden. Signed ‘Kosta 46451 Lindstrand – Minne från Tempo'.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Blue Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Scandinavian Modern ceramic vase with amazing glaze.
Designed by Eva Jancke-Björk for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.
Excellent condition.
Makers marks on base of vase.
Eva...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Large Stoneware Vase by Swedish Ceramist Rolf Palm, 1964
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Rolf Palm, in the artist's studio, Mölle, Sweden, 1964.
It's large, weighs 7,7 kg.
Excellent condition. Incised ’...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Turquoise Vase in Mouth-Blown Art Glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Per Lütken for Holmegaard. Turquoise vase in mouth-blown art glass. Model Number 18648.
1960's.
Measures: 14.5 x 13 cm.
In excellent condition.
Incised signature and model number.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s-1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A dark vase (black & brown) with a lovely glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 17,5 cm (7") high. It´s in very good condition except from a bit sharp edge at the top, t...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Eva Jancke-Björk - Round, Dark Yellow Vase with relief - Bo Fajans 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A dark yellow vase designed by Eva Jancke-Björk at Bo Fajans in Gefle in the 1940s. The vase is 17 cm high and in excellent condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking small stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in an appealing round form with a cylinder shaped neck. Creamy pale blue hare’s fur glaze.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Erik Mornils, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase designed by Erik Mornils and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions: 7.125” x 6.5” diameter
Diameter of opening: 3”
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Danish Designer, Vase, Brown Glazed Stoneware, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown glazed stoneware vase designed and produced in Denmark, 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Susanne & Christer, Sweden, Lidded Jar in Glazed Ceramics, Late 20th C.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Susanne & Christer, Sweden. Lidded jar in glazed ceramics. Beautiful glaze in light earth tones. Late 20th century.
Measures: 9 x 8.7 cm.
In excellent condition.
Signed.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Jar in Pewter, Sweden -1925
Located in Örebro, SE
Absolutely stunning Scandinavian modern jar in pewter with beautiful etched decor, Sweden -1925.
Signed, Svanson 1925.
Wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Scratches, dents a...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pewter
A pair of bronze vases by Just Andersen.
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of patinated bronze vases designed by Just Andersen, Denmark, circa 1930th. Stamped and numbered.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful and rare stoneware vase designed by Gertrud Lönegren.
This studio piece was created at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41.
Excellent condition. Impressed 'Rörstrand / ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely miniature stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in a plump form with a tiny neck. Cream and ochre hare’s fur glaze in a varying pattern over the body.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedis...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Good condition, with only a few light scratches. Slightly askew with an inscription...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Set of 3 Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vases for Rosenthal
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of 3 original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vases for Rosenthal.
Great condition. Marked 'Rosenthal' 'Studio Linie' and 'Germany'.
Measurements
Large: 19,5 cm x 12,...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Two Gray Per Lütken Designed Drop Vases From Holmegaard
Located in Doraville, GA
Two Holmegaard gray, hand blown, Dråben "The Drop", vases designed by Per Lütken. The secret to the shape, as with many of Per Lütken's Holmegaard designs, is the process of using steam from a wet wooden pin, inserted in the gather of glass to blow the bubble. "The Drop" design was produced by the Danish company until 1973.
Per Lütken (1916–1998) was a Danish glassware...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Heikki Orvola for Nuutajarvi Notsjo Vase Made in Finland
By Heikki Orvola, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Heikki Orvola for Nuutajarvi Notsjo Oranfe Vase with Black Circle Design. Vase was designed in several sizes. Very Iconic Design of the period. In very nice original condition!
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Isak Isaksson - Metallic Blue Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A metallic blue / space blue vase with a lovely crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 14.5 cm (5.8") high and about 6.5 cm (2.6") wide and it is in excel...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Expertly Restored - Norwegian Modern Rosewood Waste Basket by Einar Barnes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Rosewood
Arne Bang Light Art Deco Stoneware Vase Model no 121, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful stoneware vase in light glazing handmade by Arne Bang in Denmark the 1930s. Painted with signature "AB" to base. Model no 121.
Arne Bang (1901-1983) was a Danish sculptor a...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A black and orange-glazed and incised earthenware vase, designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
GAB, Vase, Pewter, Sweden, c. 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pewter vase, designed and produced by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pewter
Einar Barnes for P.S. Heggen Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Trash Can Wastebasket
By Einar Barnes , P.S. Heggen
Located in Ferndale, MI
Beautifully grained rosewood trash can. Designed in Norway by Einar Barnes for P.S. Hegen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Pitcher / Vase by Erik Mornils for Nittsjo Keramik, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
This earthenware pitcher or vase, designed by Erik Mornils for Nittsjö Keramik in the 1930s, exhibits a rustic and traditional charm, characteristic of Scandinavian ceramics of that ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Christer Heijl, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Christer Heijl and produced by Töreboda Keramik, Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions: 7.75” H x 7” W x 6.25” D
Diameter of opening: .875”
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Nils Thorsson (1898-1975) for Royal Copenhagen. Unique stoneware jar.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers.
Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase.
Nils Thorsson (1898-1975) for Royal Copenhagen.
...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund Vase Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceramic vase designed by Gunnar Nylund. Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Two Danish Organic Modern Ceramic Vases, Würtz, 1980s
By Aage Würtz
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of two Danish modernist vases with soft, organic shapes and muted colors designed by acclaimed ceramic artist Aage Würtz in the 1980s. The father-son duo KH Würtz is one of Denma...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Blue Miniature Vase & Bowl - Bertil Lundgren - Rörstrand - Mid Century Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Three miniature vases designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vases have lovely pattern. They are between 6.5 - 10.5 cm (2.6 . 4.2") tall. They are all in excellent condition and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Danish Tear Drop Glass Vase by Holmegaard, 1970s
By Holmegaard
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Tear Drop Glass Vase by Holmegaard, 1970s.
Rare teardrop shaped clear glass vase with black spiralling swirl decoration designed by Torben Jørgensen in the 1970s for H...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Otto Brauer Glass Vase by Kastrup Holmegaard in Denmark
By Otto Brauer
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large glass vase designed by Otto Brauer. Produced by Kastrup Holmegaard in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Large Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Lidded Urn. Thorkild Olsen, Denmark, 1961.
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed lidded urn with gilded banding on rim and lidd.
Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYAL COPENHAGEN. Made in Denmark, 1961. Makers mar...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Swedish handmade ceramics vase 1960s
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Swedish handmade ceramics vase 1960s
Hand-thrown vase in stoneware by Swedish ceramic artist Sven Bohlin (1921-1996) in two nuances of brown making a striped decoration. The lighter...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Stig Lindberg Blue Ceramic Vase - Gustavsberg Studio - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A blue stoneware vase with a lovely har fur glaze designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg. The vase is 11 cm high and 11 cm in diameter. It is in excellent condition and marked as o...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Ture Berglund, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass vase designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansens Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Danish Blue Glass Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, circa 1950
By Per Lütken
Located in Brussels, BE
Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard , circa 1950, Denmark.
"Labrador" model, aqua blue glass designed in 1958.
Etched in the bottom Holmegaard, D, number 16912.
Dimensions: 13 cm ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Nils Thorsson Danish Faience Glazed Baca Bowl by Royal Copenhagen
Located in Knebel, DK
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Aluminia Faience glazed Baca bowl, in abstract design, circa 1960s
Beautiful pieces of signed and numbered Danish top craftsmanship
Nils Thorss...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Faience
Vintage Midcentury Pewter Jar, Herman Bergman, Sweden, 1929
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely pewter box from Herman Bergman, in oval shape with a scalloped silhouette. Decor of a lively woman and a faun among shells and coral. Pretty etched pattern on the lid and arou...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pewter
Large Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and unique stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Incised signature "NYLUND" and makers mark "R" for Rörstrand.
Great...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Green Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Mid-Century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase with a lovely green glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 14.5 cm (5.8") high and 7 cm (2.8") in diameter. It is in mint condition and marked as 1st qualit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
A pewter vase by Edvin Ollers (1888–1959)
By Edvin Ollers
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pewter vase designed by A pewter vase by Edvin Ollers (1888–1959). Narrow cylindrical shape with slightly flared mouth, round indented foot followed by thin stripe decor and decora...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pewter
Rare XL Sapphire Blue 'Dråbe' /Drop Vase by Per Lütken, Holmegaard from 1959
Located in Utrecht, NL
Rare largest size Sapphire blue 'Dråbe' (drop) vase from 1959.
An iconic design by the Danish glass designer Per Lütken, mouth-blown at Holmegaard Denmark.
The distinctive and chara...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Art Deco / Swedish Grace.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, with a few light scratches.
Stamped 'BRO...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Good condition, with some light scratches. An inscription to the base.
Stamped 'BRO...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Eva Jancke Bjork Round Green Ceramic Vases. Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of 2 beautiful Scandinavian Modern ceramic vases with amazing glaze.
Designed by Eva Jancke-Björk for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s.
This model was in production 1938-1943.
Excell...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge in a cylinder form. Decorated with a mermaid swooning among flowers and air bubbles. Fish in different sizes on the other side. Lov...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Mid-Century Patinated Bowl, GAB, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant 1930s bronze decorative bowl, in a low, bulging form. Oil-patinated in varying nuances of green.
GAB was founded in Stockholm in 1867 and was an important influence on the S...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Stig Lindberg Vase Produced by Gustavsberg
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and large ceramic vase designed by Stig Lindberg. Produced by Gustavsberg in Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Green Art Deco Ceramic Globe Vase by Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco globe vase with amazing glaze.
Designed by Ewald Dahlskog for Bo Fajans (Bobergs Fajansfabrik), Sweden.
This model 'Kulvas' was first exhibited at the Stockho...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Designer, Vase, Pewter, Sweden, 1935
Located in High Point, NC
A pewter vase designed and produced in Sweden, 1935.
With text and decorative engraving.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pewter
Pewter Vase by Sylvia Stave for GAB, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Round pewter vase by Sylvia Stave, with decorative handles on the sides. Smooth design with horizontal stripes. Sober and elegant.
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pewter
White Ceramic Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Mid-Century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely white squared vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 15.5 cm (6.2") high and 7.5 cm (3") in diameter at the top. It is in excellent condition except from s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Danish Modern Speckled Sand Colored Stoneware Vase, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish organic modern hand-thrown vase with stunning speckled brown and sand colored glaze. Signed under base with original label on lower side.
Beautiful vintage condition.
Denmar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Vase "Roman Urn" Upsala Ekeby - 1930s Art Deco
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful beige ceramic vase with handles in shape of a classical roman urn, the vase is probably designed by Harald Östergren at Upsala Ekeby in the late 1930s. It is 17.5 cm (7")...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Larger Swedish Heavy Bronse Vase ca 1930
Located in Farsta, SE
Larger Swedish Heavy Bronse Vase ca 1930
Marked Brons Athena Ystad.
Height: 17 cm/6.6 inch
Depth: 11.5 cm/4.5 inch
Width: 14 cm/5.5 inch
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Just Andersen, Small Vase, Pewter, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A 1930s vase by Just Andersen, Denmark. Base marked "Just A Denmark" and model number. Pewter.
Other designers of the period include Kaare Klint, Hans-Agne Jacobson, Paavo Tynell,...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pewter
Art déco vase 'D23' by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1920s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Small vase designed and produced by Just Andersen in Denmark during the first half of the 20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.
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