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
Saxbo Danish Ceramic Stoneware Vase
By Saxbo
Located in Oakland, CA
Saxbo Danish ceramic, 1940 Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Graal Fish Vase by Edward Hald Sweden
By Edward Hald, Orrefors
Located in Vienna, AT
Stunning graal fish vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors a true form of art with multiples layers of glass.
Unbelievable craftsmanship and a true treasure. Art Glass at it's best.
This beautiful heavy vase of the Graal series was designed by Edward Hald for Orrefors Sweden. It features Clear and green glas decorated with underwater flora, seaweed and fish, overlayed with a thick clear glass layers.
This example is Signed and dated with engraved signature: Orrefors Sweden 1945 Graal 3230, Edvard Hald...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Collection of Five Blue Vases by Erik Hoglund, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Collection of five blue glass vases/vessels designed by Erik Höglund. Hand blown at Boda glass hut during the 1960s. They are all different sizes and shapes in very good to excellent...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Olive Green / Grey Ceramic Vase, Pia Rönndahl Rörstrand, Scandinavian Modern
By Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely olive-green / gray vase designed by Pia Rönndahl at Rörstrand in the 1980s. The vase is 17.5 cm high and in excellent condition except from some minor marks. It is marked as...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Just Andersen, Vase, Pewter, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A small pewter vase by Just Andersen, Denmark. Base marked "Just A Denmark" and model number.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pewter
Ernst Svedbom, Vase, Pewter, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pewter vase designed and produced by Ernst Svedbom, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pewter
Large Kähler Ceramic Vase with Black Decoration, Signed HAK
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large decorative Kähler ceramic vase with a light (beige) base glaze, decorated with black glaze.
Signed on the bottom: HAK (Herman A. Kähler).
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Kosta Boda Vase by Bertil Vallien Iridescent Finish Numbered 77638 Vintage
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Beautiful, decorative, signed designer glass vase from the 1960s by Bertil Vallien for Boda Glasbruk, Sweden. The vase features blue glass with color crumbs and a polished pontil. Th...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Luster
Midcentury Modern Collection of Six Green Vases by Erik Hoglund, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Collection of six green glass vases/vessels designed by Erik Höglund. Hand blown at Boda glass hut during the 1960s. They are all different sizes and shapes in very good to excellent...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Eva Jancke-Björk, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A white and grey-glazed ceramic vase designed by Eva Jancke-Björk and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Mid Century Decorative Bronze Vase by GAB Sweden produced 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish mid century bronze vase by GAB - Guldsmedsaktiobolaget produced in the 1930s. In good original condition with beautiful patina. Stamped and numbered.
Dimensions: H: 17...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Paul Kedelv for Flygsfors Coquille Crystal Vases
By Paul Kedelv, Flygsfors
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Coquille vases designed by Paul Kedelv and manufactured by Flygsfors Glassworks in Sweden. Marked, one vase signed Flygsfors Coquille. Tiny chip on the bigger vase, pictured....
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Green Art Deco Chamotte Vase 'Hedgehog' by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand Sweden 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful green vase in chamotte stoneware. Art Deco / Swedish Grace.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund in 1936 for Rorstrand, Sweden.
Fair condition. The bottom rim has been polished (pi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Vase in Brass - Skultuna, Sweden - Pierre Forsell 1983
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase in brass designed at AB Svenska Metallverken. The vase is 23 cm high and in excellent condition except from engraving at the base and some scratches.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
Nils Landberg Vase Produced by Orrefors in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and large glass vase designed by Nils Landberg. Produced by Orrefors in Sweden. Signed ‘Orrefors expo -63 Landberg’.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Ceramic Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg - Swedish 1965
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large dark blue almost black ceramic vase designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 28.5 cm tall and about 8 cm in diameter. The vase is in excellent cond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by Anja Jaatinen-Winqvist for Arabia, Finland, 1960s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Anja Jaatinen-Winqvist for Arabia, Finland, 1960s.
Great condition.
Incised signature "AIJ", "ARABIA", and "FINLAN...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala Art Glass Vase, 1960s, Beautiful Finnish Design
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala art glass vase, 1960s.
Beautiful Finnish design.
In perfect condition.
Measures: 17.5 cm x 7.2 cm.
Signed.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Mid-Century Patinated Bronze Vase, GAB, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely bronze vase from GAB, oil-patinated green in varying nuances. Tall, elegant form, perfect for a single flower or branch.
GAB was founded in Stockholm in 1867 and was an impor...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Mid-Century Patinated Bowl or Planter, GAB, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant 1930s bronze decorative bowl or planter from GAB, in a plump form with elborate handles. Oil-patinated in deep nuances of green.
GAB was founded in Stockholm in 1867 and was...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Ekenäs Sweden Engraved Crystal Vase, Glows in UV
By Ekenäs
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage crystal vase features engraved Modernist decor depicting two people huddling under an umbrella beneath the bare branches of a large tree. The decor is placed in a way to emph...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Large Holmegaard White Blue Art Glass Vase, 1980s
By Holmegaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handcrafted mouthblown large round 80s modernist art glass vase by Holmegaard. Dramatic, organic sea blue wavy shapes on milky white base. Excellent, seemingly unused condition.
Den...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
1940’s Scandinavian Modern Carrara Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Elevate your home decor to a new level of sophistication with the Carrara Vase, a true masterpiece crafted by the renowned artist Wilhelm Kåge. This extraordinary piece effortlessly ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Brown Stoneware Vase by Swedish Ceramist Claes Thell, 1977
By Claes Thell
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Claes Thell, in the artist's studio, Höganäs, Sweden, 1977.
Excellent condition. Signed Thell '77.
Claes Thell is a Swedish ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Just Andersen, Small Vase, Disko metal, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A small disko metal vase designed and produced by Just Andersen, Denmark, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
Kosta "Zebra" Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Kosta "Zebra" Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand, 1950s.
Scandinavian hand blown art glass by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta (later Kosta Boda), Sweden.
This rare Swedish vase of the Zebra S...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Swedish Designer, Vase, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A small brass flower vase designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 13” H x 6.25” W x 5.25” D
Holds 1.7” diameter candles
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with handle.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Great condition. Incised signature "G.N." and Rörstrands three crowns.
Gunnar Ny...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
GAB Pewter Vase - Z8
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful pewter vase by GAB from Z8=1950.
Contact us for any questions!
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pewter
Beige Art Deco Vase, Upsala Ekeby Ostergren, Sweden, 1930s, Roman Urn Style
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful beige ceramic vase with handles in shape of a classical roman urn, the vase is designed by Harald Östergren at Upsala Ekeby between 1937-1938. It is 21 cm (8.4") tall and...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Pentti Sarpaneva for Turun Hopea, Maljakko Vase in Smoky Art Glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pentti Sarpaneva for Turun Hopea.
Maljakko vase in smoky art glass with brass mounting. Finnish design, 1960s.
Measures: 21 x 10 cm.
In excellent condition.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
Large Rörstrand / Rorstrand Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large Rörstrand / Rorstrand stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, 1960s.
Measures: 34 x 11 cm.
In perfect condition.
Beautiful glaze in dark blue shades.
1st factory quality.
Stamped.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Group of 7 Brown Ceramic Vases, Rörstrand - Gunnar Nylund & Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of seven vases and bowls by Carl-Harry Stålhane, two bowls at Rörstrand and one vase by Gunnar Nylund in the 1950s and 1960s. The vases are between 6.5 - 25.5 cm high and in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning, oversized stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg in an elegant form with beautiful dark blue hare’s fur glaze. Rare size.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for h...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Otto Brauer for Holmegaard. Bottle in red mouth-blown art glass with white ball.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Otto Brauer for Holmegaard.
Vase / bottle in red mouth-blown art glass with white ball. 1960's.
Measures: 32.5 x 9.5 cm (incl. Ball).
In perfect condition.
Label.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Höganäs Keramik, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Höganäs Keramik, Sweden, 1950s.
“HÖGANAS” on bottom
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Art Deco Urn Flambé 1930s - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A ceramic urn designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 22.5 cm (9") high and in excellent condition. It is marked as the photo shows and it is marked as 1st quality, it has some...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Stunning Vase in Brass - Skultuna, Sweden - Pierre Forsell 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning and rare vase in brass by Pierre Forsell, designed and produced at Skultuna in the 1960-70s. This vase is 10 cm (4") tall and about 16 cm (6.4") in diameter and in excellent condition. A truly Swedish design classic.
Pierre Forsell worked for several years at Skultuna Brassworks, where he created some of his most iconic designs. His brass products...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
Vase in Brass - Skultuna, Sweden - Pierre Forsell 1983
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase in brass designed at AB Svenska Metallverken. The vase is 23 cm high and in excellent condition except from engraving at the base and some scratches.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
Royal Copenhagen Tenera Tall Vase Decor by Inge-Lise Koefoed Danish Modern 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall and eye-catching vase from the Royal Copenhagen "Tenera" series.
The bold hand painted decor is designed by Inge-Lise Koefoed.
The colors are blue and purple and shimmering pa...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Eva Jancke-Björk, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and beige-glazed ceramic vase designed by Eva Jancke-Björk and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Brown Rubus, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown stoneware vase in the Rubus-serie designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it is 16 cm (6.4") high. It is in mint condition.
Gunnar Nylund was born in Paris 1904 with parents...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish 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.
Dimensions: 7” H x 8.5” W x 4” D
Diameter of opening: 1.75” W x 1.375” D
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
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.
Dimensions: 4.125” H x 4” diameter
Diameter of opening: 1”
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Ten Gray Per Lütken Designed Cylinder Vases From Holmegaard
Located in Doraville, GA
Ten vintage Holmegaard smoke gray, hand blown, cylinder vases designed by Per Lütken.
Per Lütken (1916–1998) was a Danish glassware designer who st...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Midcentury Modern Glass Vessels by Nanny Still, Finland, 1950s, set of 11
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of eleven amazing glass vessels by Nanny Still. Clean design with beautiful proportions, the simplicity and diluted colors giving them a strong yet tranquil presence. Three of th...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Dark Green Floor Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large floor vase with a lovely dark-green glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 46 cm (18.4") tall. It is marked as 2nd quality because of some white mark...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Floor Vase in Ceramic by Arthur Andersson, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Floor Vase in Ceramic by Arthur Andersson, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Ceramic
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by Wallåkra in Sweden
Dimensions (W x D x H): 2...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with handle.
Designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Great condition. Incised signature "CHS" and Rörstrands three crowns.
Gunn...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Vase in Stoneware, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsbergs Studio
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsbergs Studio in Stockholm, it is 11 cm (4,4") in diameter and 9,5 cm (3,8") high. It has a black/purple color and It has a smaller mark in ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Art Glass Green Bubble Vase, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage Swedish 1950s mouth blown art glass vase with tiny decorative symmetrically placed bubbles in the thick and unusually bright green glass.
Beautiful vintage condition.
Swede...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Set of 2 Art Deco Bronze Vases. Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of rare and beautiful Swedish Grace bronze vases with amazing patina.
Made by an unknown producer in Sweden, 1940s.
Great condition, only a few light scratches.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Börne Augustsson, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic blue-colored blown glass vase designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Dark Green Floor Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large floor vase with a lovely dark-green glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 46 cm (18.4") tall. It is marked as 2nd quality because of some white mark...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Beige Art Deco Vase, Upsala Ekeby Ostergren, Sweden, 1930s, Roman Urn Style
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful beige ceramic vase with handles in shape of a classical roman urn, the vase is designed by Harald Östergren at Upsala Ekeby between 1937-1938. It is 21 cm (8.4") tall and...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase - Bonnie Rehnqvist - Törngrens Keramik
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning ceramic vase designed by Bonnie Rehnqvist at Törngrens Krukmakeri in Falkenberg, Sweden. The vase is 25.5 cm (10.2") tall and about 24 cm (9.6") in diameter. The vase is i...
Category
Mid-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 ample apple form with a thin neck. Decorated with dark blue hare’s fur glaze with brown nuances.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Brown Stoneware Floor Vase by Arthur Andersson, Wallåkra
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A large and magnificent Scandinavian modern brown salt-glazed stoneware vase by Arthur Andersson with horizontal patterns of zig zags and striations relief decor. Inside glazed. Insi...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Berndt Friberg, Large Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A large blue-glazed vase designed by Berndt Friberg and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage 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
Set of 6 Ceramic Miniature Vases and Bowls, Rörstrand Midcentury Sweden Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set of 6 miniature vases on a wooden base designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and one by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, They are between 4 - 7.5 cm (1.6"- 3") high and in mint condition. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
Arabia Vase in Glazed Ceramics, Beautiful Glaze in Mustard Yellow Shades
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arabia vase in glazed ceramics. Beautiful glaze in mustard yellow shades.
Finnish design, mid 20th century.
Measures: 19 x 12.5 cm.
In excellent condi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Just Andersen, pewter fish vase, Danmark 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare, decorative vase in pewter, depicting fish. Made by Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s.
In good condition, bottom with smaller scratches. Normal signs of age and wear.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pewter
Clear Glass miniature "People" Decanter by Erik Höglund, Boda, Sweden, 1950s
By Erik Höglund, Boda
Located in Hägersten, SE
"People" decanter designed by Erik Höglund. Rare small size. produced by Boda during the 1950s. Made from hand blown clear glass. Good vintage condition with age related wear and pat...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Midcentury Modern Glass Vessels by Nanny Still, Finland, 1950s, set of 11
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of eleven amazing glass vessels by Nanny Still. Clean design with beautiful proportions, the simplicity and diluted colors giving them a strong yet tranquil presence. Three of th...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
*good vintage condition
Dimensions: 7” H x 9.5” diameter
Diameter of opening: 3.75”
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Isak Isaksson Brown Ceramic Vase, silver Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown vase with a lovely crystalline glaze in silver designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 17.5 cm (7") high and about 8.5 cm (3.4") wide and it is in excellent conditio...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Blue Stoneware Vase from Nordlys Series by Maria Philippi for Søholm, 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This is a vase with beautiful blue glaze from the series Nordlys (Northern Light in danish) designed by Maria Philippi for Søholm Ceramics. The name Northern Light comes from the gla...
Category
1960s Danish 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.
Great condition, with a few light scratches.
Stamped 'BRONS' and makers mark.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Arabia, Finland, Vase in Glazed in Ceramics, Glaze in Dark Green Shades
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arabia, Finland. Vase in glazed in ceramics. Beautiful glaze in dark green shades, 1960s.
Measures: 24 x 8.3 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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