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
1950's Danish Handblown Glass Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in Knebel, DK
1950´s Danish handblown glass drop vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard.
The vase is ingraved with Per Lütkens signature, year of production (1958) and the Holmegaard name.
Danish gl...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Ewald Dahlskog, Art Deco Globose Vase, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A globose vase designed by Ewald Dahlskog at Bo Fajans in Gefle in the 1930s. This vases was first presented at the Stockholm exhibition in 1930, ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Creme White Porcelain Vase - Pia Rönndahl Rörstrand - Scandinavian Modern
By Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely creme white 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 on pho...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Royal Copenhagen Fajance Cigarette Jar by Marianne Johnson, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare Royal Copenhagen Cigarette Jar/trinket in faience decorated by Norwegian Female artist/designer Marianne Johnson. It is decorated on all sides and...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Faience
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: 4.8” H x 5.5” Diameter
Diameter of opening:
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Christer Heijl, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An yellow and green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Christer Heijl and produced by Töreboda Keramik, Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions: 7.375” H x 5” W x 6.125” D
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in an elegant, cylinder form. Glazed warm yellow hare’s fur glaze.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his stoneware va...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Rörstrand, Sweden Three Retro Vases, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rörstrand, Sweden three retro vases, 1960s.
Measures 19.5 cm. (Largest).
Beautiful glaze.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
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.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Swedish Glass Lily of the Valley Vase by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Sven Palmqvist (1906-1984) designed Swedish glass vase with engraved
Lily of the Valley flower motif. Incised signature and number on bottom,
...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Small Art Deco Bronze Dish by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze dish with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s.
Good condition. Some wear to the patination.
Stamped 'BRONS', model numb...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
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. T...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Large Pinja Crystal Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland, 1988
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Pinja Crystal Vase
Tapio Wirkkala
Iittala, Finland, 1988
Signed and Dated on the bottom
"Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) was a multitalented design genius, widely considered a l...
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1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Cut 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.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Green Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A green vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 10 cm (4") high. It´s marked as 1st quality and is in excellent condition.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the top nam...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Pollo Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Porcelin Pollo Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Line.
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1970s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Timo Sarpaneva / ART OBJECT “THUNDER BALL” 3596 / Iittala / 1957
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Timo Sarpaneva studied graphic design at the Central School of Arts and Crafts in Helsinki.
After graduating, he won second prize in the Riihimaen Lasi glass design competition in 19...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Anna-Lisa Thomson, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A white and blue-glazed earthenware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Old reference #: 397
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Fair condition, a lot of scratches to the patination.
Stamped 'BRONS' and ...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Swedish designer art déco bronze vase, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful patinated bronze vase by Swedish designer during the fist half of the 20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
large VASE turid mjelve norwegian studio pottery 1970s
Located in Mannheim, DE
Large impressive vase by Norwegian ceramist Turid Mjelve (1931-2022). Brown glaze with a peacock motif on each of the two broad sides. Probably created in the 1970s. Signed on the bo...
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1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
SET of 3 glassvases ASEDA by Bo Borgström & WMF amethyst gray-blue violet vase
By Bo Borgstrom
Located in Landshut, BY
1960s
3 VASES
ASEDA: H / Height: 21 cm ~ DM / Diameter: 7cm
WMF CYLINDER: H / Height: 26cm ~ DM / diam.: 7cm
Chalice shaped vase / Purple Chalice : H / height: 16cm ~ DM / diam.: ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Nanny Still for Riihimäen Lasi, Vase in Pink and Clear Art Glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nanny Still (1926-2009) for Riihimäen Lasi. Rare vase in pink and clear mouth-blown art glass.
Finnish design, 1960s.
Measures: 11.5 x 9.3 cm.
In excellent condition.
Signed.
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful miniature stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in compact, smooth form. Dark brown hare’s fur glaze.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his stoneware vases...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Kari Christensen, "Tenera" Series Vase Produced at Royal Copenhagen, Denmark
Located in New York, NY
Kari Christensen designed "Tenea" series Fajance vase produced by Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1960's. The vase's bulbous form is toppers to a narrowing nec...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Baca Vase Blue White Ochre, Danish 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Ceramic vase from the Royal Copenhagen "Baca" series designed by Nils Thorsson in the late 1960s. This vase was manufactured in the period 1975 to 1979.
It features a geometric pa...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Estrid Ericson Pewter Bowl with lid adorned with a flower bud Svenskt Tenn, 1944
Located in Stockholm, SE
Estrid Ericso, pewter bowl with a lid adorned with a flower bud, manufactured by Svenskt Tenn, 1944.
Estrid Ericson was involved in shaping the image of modern Swedish design during ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pewter
Art Noveau bronze vase by Hugo Elmqvist, Sweden, early 20th century
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Lovely bronze vase attributed to Elsa Kock and made by Hugo Elmqvist in Sweden during the first half of the 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Ewald Dahlskog, Large Turquoise Art Deco Floor Vase, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large turquoise floor vase designed by Ewald Dahlskog at Bo Fajans in Gefle in the 1930s. The vase is 52 cm high.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Benny Motzfeldt (1909-1996) for PLUS Norway, Scandinavian Art Glass Bowl
Located in Skien, NO
Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Bowl by Benny Motzfeldt for PLUS Norway (1970s)
This striking art glass bowl, designed by the renowned Norwegian artist Benny Motzfeldt (Åsen 1909 - Osl...
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1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Midcentury Green Speckled Vintage Ceramic Vase
Located in Stockholm, SE
Midcentury Swedish vase from Rörstrand, designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane. The vase is in very good condition except from some minor white marks in the glaze from the production why it...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
A bronze vase by Just Andersen
Located in Long Island City, NY
A patinated bronze vase by Just Andersen, Denmark, circa 1920th.
Stamped and numbered.
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1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Ewald Dahlskog, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Ewald Dahlskog and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions: 7.5” H x 7” Diameter
Diameter of opening: 2.5”
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Pewter Jar Depicting Pan by Nils Fougstedt for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1944
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing pewter jar by Nils Fougstedt, adorned with a flute playing, crosslegged Pan figurine. The tiny flute is made from brass. Beautifully sculpted figu...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pewter
Vallien Kosta Boda Pink White Minos Art Glass Vase, 1984
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Exquisite rose pink and white art glass vase from the 1984 Minos series by Bertil Vallien for the Kosta Boda Artist Collection. Slim neck and narrow...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass
Edgar Böckman, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An incised beige-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Edgar Böckman, Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions: 3.625” H x 6.125” Diameter
Diameter of opening: 3”
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
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...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Wilhelm Kåge, sculptural vase "Surrea", Gustavsberg Studio, Swedish Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare, beautifully sculptural stoneware vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Studio. Swedish Modern, 1950s.
This is a timeless decorative beauty. In good condition, smaller scratche...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Nils Thorsson for Aluminia Royal Copenhagen Baca Vase Black Yellow Danish 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
One of the more rare to find vases from Aluminia (later brandname Royal Copenhagen) "Baca" series. The decor is designed by Nils Thorsson in the 1960s. This vase was manufactured in ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Large Würtz Rustic Anthracite Stoneware Vase, 1970s
By Aage Würtz
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Striking and voluminous Danish organic modern stoneware vase with beautiful anthracite glaze. Multiple rustic handmade holes around the neck of the vase.
Signed by the designer under...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Vintage Stoneware Vase by Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Small stoneware vase by Ewald Dahlskog, in a globe form with embossed stripes. Glazed green with black streaks. This signature design by Dahlskog was first introduced at the Stockholm Exhibition...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Deep Green Vase Argenta / Surrea Wilhelm Kåge Gustavsberg Green, Silver Decor
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase of model Argenta designed by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg, this vase is 19 cm (7.6") high. It´s in excellent condition and marked as on photo. The decor is made in silver.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Kosta Boda tray in art glass
By Kosta Boda
Located in Esbjerg, DK
tray in art glass.
Made by Kosta Boda.
Signed.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Tapio Wirkkala - Silver "Tulip" vase - Kultakeskus Oy - 1957
Located in Helsinki, FI
Tapio Wirkkala - Silver "Tulip" vase - Kultakeskus Oy - 1957
Signed TW - Finnish silver hall marks 1957
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver
Large Lilac Kosta Boda Art Glass Vase by Kjell Engman, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large sculptural light purple Sommerso style art glass vase by Swedish artist Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda. From the 1980s Swing series. Signed by the artist and numbered under base. ...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Dark 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 mint condition and marked as 1st qua...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Eva Jancke-Björk– Stunning Matte Blue Ceramic Vase Bo Fajans - Midcentury Design
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful matte blue vase designed by Eva Jancke-Björk at Bo Fajans in Gefle between 1948-1951. The vase is 24,5 cm high and it is in excellent condition except from a tiny, tiny c...
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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.
Great condition.
Stamped 'Gustavsberg / CARRARA'.
Wilhelm ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge in a sleek cylinder form. Decorated with a silver fish surrounded by air bubbles. Lovely attention to every detail.
“Argenta” was in...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Arne Bang Scandinavian Modern Large Blue Stoneware Vase Model 27, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful large blue stoneware vase handmade by Arne Bang in Denmark the 1930s. Painted with signature "AB" to base. Model no 27.
Arne Bang (1901-1983) was a Danish sculptor and cera...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Miniature Glass Art Vase from "Artist collection" by Vallien, Kosta, Sweden
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A small but stunning vintage miniature glass vase handmade and signed by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda, Sweden. It is a part of his selected "Art...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Bengt Orup Johansfors, Art Glass Vase, Designed in the 1950s-1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bengt Orup, Johansfors. Art glass vase.
Designed in the 1950s-1960s.
Measures: Height 25 cm., diameter 7 cm.
In perfect condition.
Signed.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Tinos, Small Vase, Bronze, Denmark, 1930s
By Tinos
Located in High Point, NC
A small bronze bowl designed and produced by Tinos, Denmark, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Chocolate Brown Pitcher Vase, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Modernist ceramic pitcher vase with distinct angular, pointed handle. Thick shiny chocolate brown glaze on the outside, lighter brown glaze on the inside. Signed under base.
Beautif...
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Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand / Rørstrand, Large Stoneware Vase, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand / Rørstrand. Large stoneware vase, 1950s.
Measures: 28.5 x 12 cm.
In perfect condition.
Beautiful glaze in purple and blue green shades.
2. Factory qu...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
A pewter vase by Edvin Ollers (1888–1959).
By Edvin Ollers
Located in Long Island City, NY
Cylinder shaped vase in pewter with decorative grooved heel and brass band decor. Designed by Edvin Ollers (1888–1959). Stamped OLLERS, S&O Schreuder & Olsson, CAST TIN and year sta...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pewter
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: 4.75” H x 4.75” W x 5.5” D
Diameter of Opening: .75”
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Carl-Harry Stalhane / VASE / Rorstrand / 1950s
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
The work of Carl-Harry Stalhane, who supported the golden age of Rorstrand with Gunnar Nylund and was active as a designer and art director.
Stoneware in the form of simple lines, pr...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
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
Green Vase Argenta - Wilhelm Kåge - Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase of model Argenta, designed by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg . The vase is 11.5 cm high and in excellent condition. Marked Argenta and hand turned below.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby "Tri" Vase Geometric Decor Blue White Brown, 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall square vase from the "Tri" series designed in 1963 by Ingrid Atterberg for the Swedish ceramic manufacturer Upsala Ekeby. It was manufactured circa 1960s.
The vase is made from...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Danish Modern Sorgenfri Floral Decor White Striped Ceramic Vase, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish midcentury ceramic vase with floral relief ornaments on front and back on the unglazed brick red body. Shiny white broad lined glaze on sides and top. A Scandinavian piece wit...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery, Clay
Joseph Simon, Vase, Stoneware, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A stoneware vase designed by Joseph Simon and produced by Söholm, Denmark, 1960s.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Havanna Series Holmegaard Mid Century Modern Glass Vase Per Lutken 1967 Denmark
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in Miami, FL
Designed in 1967 by Per Lutken for his Havanna Series for Holmegaard Glassworks, this large and exquisite brown glass vase defined the decoration vibe that was popular in Europe at t...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Group of 6 Brown Vases Ceramics, Rörstrand - Gunnar Nylund & Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of two vases designed by Gunnar Nylund and four vases by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the 1950s and 1960s. The vases are between 6.5 - 25.5 cm high and in excellent c...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
White Ceramic Vase with handles - Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful white ceramic vase with handles deigned at Upsala Ekeby probably by Anna-Lisa Thomson. It is 10 cm (4") tall and about 12,5 cm (5") in diameter and in excellent conditio...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Börne Augustsson, Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic blown green 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
Glass
Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge, in a large, stately design. Striking dekor of a lion on its hind legs. Beautifully rendered with great attention to details.
“Argenta” was ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage vases and vessels created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, stoneware and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern vases and vessels made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original vases and vessels, popular names associated with this style include Rörstrand, Upsala Ekeby, Gunnar Nylund, and Gustavsberg. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for vases and vessels differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $49 and tops out at $20,792 while the average work can sell for $1,103.