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
Green "Flora" Vase Designed By Olle Alberius For Orrefors, Sweden
Located in Doraville, GA
Large green pressed glass "Flora" vase designed by Olle Alberius for Orrefors, Sweden in the 1970's. The vase measures approximately 6 3/8 inches tall and is 7 1/2 inches in diameter...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Nils Thorsson Danish Faience Glazed Baca Vase by Royal Copenhagen
Located in Knebel, DK
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Aluminia Faience glazed Baca vase, in abstract design, circa 1960s
Beautiful pieces of signed and numbered Danish top cr...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Faience
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
Bronze vase '212' designed by Just Andersen for GAB, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful art deco vase designed by Just Andersen for GAB, Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, in Sweden during the 1930s.
Made in bronze with great details. Maker stamp with model number '212' ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Bowl by Aune Siimes for Arabia, 1940s/1950s
By Arabia
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian modern ceramic bulls eye bowl by Aune Siimes for Arabia in the 1940s/1950s. Beautiful piece of mid-century modern art ceramics. Signed at the ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Isak Isaksson Large Blue Ceramic Vase, Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large lovely blue vase with a lovely crystalline glaze in silver designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 30.5 cm (12.2") tall and about 18 cm (7.2") wide and it is in exce...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Red Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Vase. Thorkild Olsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed vase with gilded banding on the base.
Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYAL COPENHAGEN. Made in Denmark, 1950s.
Great condition. M...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Rare Floor Vase by Gunnar Nylund
Located in Long Island City, NY
Floor vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden.
Glazed stone ware.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Nittsjö, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A hand-painted ceramic vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze and hand-painted gold details.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
Good condition. Factory first. A dent in the f...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Lauritz Hjorth, Vase, Stoneware, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Lauritz Hjorth, Denmark, c. 1960s.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Large Saxbo Vase by Eva Staehr Nielsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Saxbo vase by Eva Staehr Nielsen
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Large Stoneware Bottle / Vase - Annikki Hovisaari - Arabia - Midcentury Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A really large bottle / vasein rustic stoneware in brown & gray color designed by Annikki Hovisaari at Arabia in Finland in the Mid 20th century. It is 42 cm (16.8") high and in exce...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Arne Bang Art Deco Stoneware Vase Beige Glazing Model No. 3, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful rare ribbed Art Deco vase made by Arne Bang in his own studio in Denmark the 1930s. Wonderful matte beige glazing. Painted "AB 3." to ba...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Midcentury Earthenware Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson, Uppsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking earthenware floor vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson, glazed semi-translucent white. Decorative embossed graphic pattern.
The artist Anna-Lisa Thomson is best known for her stonewar...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Pewter Vase by Edvin Ollers, Sweden, 1930s. Svenskt Tenn. Art Deco.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful pewter vase, with amazing patina.
Designed by Edvin Ollers and made by Schreuder & Olsson in Stockholm, Sweden, 1938.
Great condition, with only a few light scratches.
...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal, Pewter
Just Andersen pewter vase design by Arne Ekers, Copenhagen Denmark 1952
Located in København K, 84
This charming 1952 pewter vase, designed by Arne Ekers and manufactured by Just Andersen in Copenhagen, is a refined example of mid-20th century Danish metalwork...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal, Pewter
Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Vase. Thorkild Olsen, Denmark, 1955.
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed vase with gilded banding on neck and base.
Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYAL COPENHAGEN. Made in Denmark, 1955.
Great conditio...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Johanne Gerber Vase by Royal Copenhagen Blue Floral Baca Danish Ceramic 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Square ceramic vase from the Royal Copenhagen "Baca" series by Nils Thorsson
This decor is designed by Johanne Gerber and made in the period 1969-...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge with silver decor of a mermaid with double tail fins, strewing flowers around her. Lovely attention to every detail.
“Argenta” was introduce...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
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
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1956
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1956.
Great condition. Slightly obliq...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Arne Bang Unique Large Drop Shaped Stoneware Vase Speckled Glazing, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful large stoneware vase handmade by Arne Bang in Denmark the 1930s. Wonderful expressive glazing. Painted with signature "AB" to base. Unique piece without model number. Great...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Just Andersen, Vase, Disko Metal, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A disko metal vase designed and produced by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
Arthur Percy Light Blue Opalescent Glass Vase by Gullaskruf, 1952
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Delicate and exquisite mouthblown Swedish art glass vase designed by Arthur Percy for Gullaskrufs Glasbruk in 1952. White and light blue op...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Fine Crystal Perfume Bottle With Faceted Stopper By Orrefors, Sweden. c1980's
By Orrefors
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Beautiful and pure, crystal clear perfume bottle by Orrefors, Sweden
Unusually faceted, cut crystal stopper completes this most appealing piece
Circa 1980's
Height with stopper 3.5 ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Arabia of Finland Ceramic Kitchen Jars and Spice Jars, 16-Piece Set, 1966–68
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fantastic and rare set of sixteen Arabia ceramic kitchen and spice jars, comprised of six Kahvi jars or canisters designed and decorated by Esteri Tom...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Plastic, Rubber, Cork, Ceramic
Group of 5 Yellow Ceramic Vases - Rörstrand - Gunnar Nylund - Midcentury Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of six vases designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand in the 1950s. The vases are between 8 - 27.5 cm high and in excellent condition. They are all marked as 1st quality. All v...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Space Age Scandinavian Modern Hooped Glass Vase by Aseda, Sweden 1960s
By Aseda, Bo Borgstrom
Located in Valencia, VC
This Scandinavian Modern Space Age vase by Bo Borgström for Åseda Glasbruk is a striking example of mid-century design.
Handmade in Sweden in the 1960s, the vase features a unique ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Stoneware Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A yellow and green/grey vase designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 16,5 cm high. It ´s marked as on picture and it is in mint condition.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Three Vintage "Veckla" Vases Designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg
Located in Doraville, GA
Three "Veckla" vases designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. Stig Lindberg designed the series in 1950, the series was composed of 12 bowls and vases with ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Big vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful earthenware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, during the 1940s.
Good size and unusual shape with seascape motive. White glaze.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Set of three Porsgrund Norway Saga Porcelain Vases by Eyestein Sandnes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of three Porsgrund Norway Saga Porcelain Vases by Eyestein Sandnes.
dimensions:
3.5r x 3.25h
5r x 4.5h
4.25r x 6h
Beautiful deep blue color. mar...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Mikrokosmos Cast Iron Urn by Olof Hult Scandinavian Modern
By Olof Hult
Located in Copenhagen, DK
OLOF HULT - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN
Trädgårdsurnor "Mikrokosmos" by Olof Hult, Sweden.
Cast iron urn with natural patina.
Model exhibited at The International Exposition of Modern I...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Iron
A vase by Edvin Ollers
By Edvin Ollers
Located in Long Island City, NY
Cylinder shaped vase in pewter with round foot heel and ribbon decor. Designed by Edvin Ollers (1888–1959). Stamped Ollers, S&O Schreuder & Olsson, CAST TIN and year stamp Z8 for 1950.
Category
1950s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pewter
Arne Bang Light Blue Speckled Art Deco Stoneware Vase, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful stoneware vase in light blue speckled glazing handmade by Arne Bang in Denmark the 1930s. Signature "AB" to base.
Arne Bang (1901-1983) was a Danish sculptor and ceramic de...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Börne Augustsson, Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A organic blue-colored blown glass vase designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
GAB, Vase, Pewter, Sweden, 1934
Located in High Point, NC
A pewter vase designed and produced by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1934.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pewter
Turquoise Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A turquoise vase with a lovely glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 23 cm (9.3") high and 17 x 14 cm (6.8" x 5.6") in diameter. It´s in excellent condition excep...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Large Stoneware Vase, Brown, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 33 cm high and it is in very good condition except from some scratching marks below (see photo) therefore it is marke...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
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'.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Ewald Dahlskog – Lovely shaped Turquoise vase - Bo Fajans Sweden 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely turquoise naturally shaped vase designed by Ewald Dahlskog at Bo Fajans, Sweden in the 1930s. The vase is 15 cm (6") high and in excellent condition. It has a lovely glaze.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
White 'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 'Swedish Modern' stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze.
Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in Sweden, 1930s.
Excellent condition.
Stamped 'Gustavsberg / CARRARA'.
Wilh...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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 motif of grapes on a vine.
Anna Petrus was a Swedish sculptor, industrial designer and dancer with a unique, powerful ...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Iron
Pair of Urns by Näfveqvarns Bruk
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of cast iron urns by Näfveqvarns Bruk. Model "Amor",
Sweden, early 20th century.
Diam: 12.2", with arms: 15.4"; H- 8.7".
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Stoneware vase by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Lovely vase designed by renowned designer Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, during the 1950s.
Unique glaze in brown tones. Signed by artist on bottom.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish 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
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1977
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden.
Excellent condition. Incised signa...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Rectangular Orange Glass Vase in Style of Lindshammar, 1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Sculptural rectangular glass vase features striking, jewel-like deep orange glass color and lightly textured surfaces that add detail and visual interest to a minimally shaped piece...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Ulrica Vallien for Kosta Boda Artist Collection Flared Rim Glass Vase
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Colorful Scandinavian Modern vase with flared rim features speckled fused glass decor in light pink color with underlying color block accents in cobalt blue and pastel green on the ...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
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.
Great condition, with a few light scratches.
Stamped 'BRONS', model number '312' an...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Set of 4 Sobremesa Stripe Vase, Large - Green & Yellow -by Laila Gohar for Hay
Located in Dubai, AE
Part of a design collaboration between HAY and artist Laila Gohar that celebrates the joy of meeting family and friends over a good meal, the Sobremesa Stripe Vase is a decorative va...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Christer Heijl, Dish, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white and green-glazed ceramic dish designed by Christer Heijl and produced by Töreboda Keramik, Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions: 2.625” H x 13.75” W x 13.25” D
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Squared & Fluted Brass Vase By Gunnar Ander for Ystad-Metall
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This mid-century vase, designed by Gunnar Ander for Ystad-Metall, exemplifies Scandinavian Modern design from the 1960s. Made of brass, the vase features a distinctive squared and conical shape, resting on a circular base. The design is enhanced by three vertical flutes on each side, adding subtle detail to its clean lines.
Handcrafted in Ystad, Sweden, it bears the engraved markings "Ystad-Metall" and "MADE IN SWEDEN" on the underside, confirming its authenticity. This vase is a fine representation of the craftsmanship and aesthetic principles of its time.
ABOUT GUNNAR ANDER
Gunnar Ander (1908–1976) was a Swedish designer known for his artistic talent and significant contributions to Scandinavian design. Born in Lidköping, Ander showed early promise, illustrating for a local newspaper as a teenager before studying at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Stockholm.
In the late 1940s or early 1950s, he joined Ystad-Metall, where he created some of the company’s most iconic designs, particularly his brass candle holders, which remain highly sought after today. Ander also worked for Lindshammar Glassworks and was a key designer at Scandia Present...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
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
Vintage Mid-Century Patinated Bronze Vase, GAB, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely 1930s bronze vase, in a plump form with decorative handles and details. Patinated in beautiful green nuances.
GAB was founded in Stockholm in 1867 and was an important influe...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Tamara Aladin for Riihimäen Lasi, Finland. Art glass vase in turquoise.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tamara Aladin (1932-2019) for Riihimäen Lasi, Finland.
Art glass vase in turquoise.
Model 1440.
1960s.
Marked.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 16.0 cm x D 6.0 cm.
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Vase Porcelain "Sevilla" - Blue & White - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase in the serie "Sevilla" designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 14 cm (5,6") tall and in excellent condition.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the top n...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-century Modern Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Clear Glass Contour Vase, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This glass vase from the Contour series was designed by Vicke Lindstrand for the Swedish glassworks Kosta Glasbruk during the 1950s. It is made of high quality clear crystal glass wi...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian glass artist, tall and slim art glass vase. 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian glass artist, tall and slim art glass vase.
Mouth-blown. Heavy vase.
Amber and green glass with embedded air bubbles.
From the 1960s.
Unstam...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful earthenware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, during the 1940s.
Good size with seascape motive. Off white glaze with a hint of yellow.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Six Clear Olle Alberius Designed Vases From Orrefors
Located in Doraville, GA
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Six Orrefors clear glass, hand blown, Flora vases designed by Olle Alberius in the 1970’s. The vases have a unique flower frog molded into the base.
Born in 1926 in Sweden, glass designer and ceramicist Olle Alberius trained in ceramics at the Stockholm College of Art, Crafts and Design from 1952–56. Over the course of his career, he worked in ceramic design at Syco and Rörstrand (1963–71), and, beginning in 1971, designed pieces for renowned Swedish glassware...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown 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
Collection of Scandinavian Blue Glass by Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in Karlstad, SE
A collection of carefully chosen glass vases and bowls by Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Denmark. The collection consists of six vases up to 32 cm and four bowls.
Condition: Excellent.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Bronze Art Deco Jardiniere by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze jardiniere with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, with only a few light scratches.
Stamped 'BRONS' and makers...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Otto Brauer for Holmegaard. Colossal bottle in green art glass with green ball
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Otto Brauer for Holmegaard.
Colossal vase / bottle in green art glass with green ball. 1960's.
Measures: 51 cm. x 19 cm.
In perfect condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Pierre Forsell Vase in Brass by Skultuna in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare brass vase designed by Pierre Forsell. Produced by Skultuna in Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
Tall Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund
Located in San Francisco, CA
A long necked Gunnar Nylund ceramic vase with mottled blue and grey glaze. Incised with maker's mark and designer's initials "R, GN, Sweden, Y."
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Danish Modern Rosewood Planter Table
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Danish modern rosewood planter table by Arne Wahl Iversen.
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Rosewood
Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge in a curvesome form. Decorated with a motif of a woman playing a harp. Lovely attention to detail.
“Argenta” was introduced at the ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Lovely Blue Ceramic Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A blue vase designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 12 cm tall and about 9 cm in diameter. It has a beautiful blue glaze, it is marked as on picture and w...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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