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
Wilhelm Kåge / SURREA VASE / Gustavsberg / 1950s
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Wilhelm Kage studied painting at art school and worked as a poster artist after graduation.
As art director of Gustavsberg from 1917, he laid the foundations for modern design in Swe...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Lovely Blue Ceramic Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A deep blue vase designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 9.5 cm (3.8") high and about 7.5 cm (3") in diameter. It has a beautiful blue glaze, it is marked...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Erik Höglund / PEOPLE BOTTLE(GREY CARBORUNDUM) H884 / Boda Glasbruk / 1950s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Launched in 1956, this series uses tiny granules of carborundum (silicon carbide) instead of the potato or sawdust that had previously been used to create bubbles.
Carborundum is a ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
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 Tapio Wirkkala Vase Art Glass Iittala Finland
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1970s Scandinavian Iittala Crystal Vase Art Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Finland
IIttala Pinus Pattern Glass Ice Vase.
6.5 x 4.5 x 4 d
Preowned vi...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Börne Augustsson Glass Vases for Åseda, Sweden 1948
Located in New York, NY
Two Scandinavian Modern, Börne Augustsson Swedish midcentury soft form glass vases in a very pale blue-green. Made by Åseda (not signed), circa 1948. Measure: Heights 8" and 5.5".
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20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Erik Höglund, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in High Point, NC
A blown grey glass vase designed by Erik Höglund and produced by Boda Glas, Sweden, c. 1960s
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Börne Augustsson, Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic 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
1950's Swedish Dancing Lady Engraved Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
1950's Swedish clear glass vase hand engraved with a dancing lady that gives movement to light reflection and water when filled.
Vase has good weight, solid piece, all hand crafted.
...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Vintage "Antikva" Bud Vase by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage "Antikva" bud vase by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda, circa 1970s. The vase is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 3.5"D x 6.5"H and ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg in a tall, curved form. Beautiful sky blue nuances of hare’s fur glaze.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his stoneware vases an...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Stunning Green Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase with a stunning green glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand of model Granola, the vase is 14 cm (5.6") high and 9 cm (3.6") in diameter. It is in excellent condition an...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
White Art Deco Chamotte Vase 'Hedgehog' by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand Sweden 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful white vase in chamotte stoneware. Art Deco / Swedish Grace.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund in 1936 for Rorstrand, Sweden.
Great condition. Some firing cracks (from production...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Vase, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Royal Copenhagen
Large Royal Copenhagen porcelain vase in terra cotta and grey crackle glaze with gold decor.
With marks underneath, Denmark, 1950s
Measures: 9.5 height x 8.5 diam...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Model 'I-400' Straight Bird Bottle by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, Finland, 1956
Located in Steenwijk, NL
A design by Timo Sarpaneva from 1956. It was in production from 1957-1966. This specific bottle is engraved "T Sarpaneva 2500".
This deep blue version is a more rare color to find an...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Danish Blue Glass Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, circa 1950
By Per Lütken
Located in Brussels, BE
Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard , circa 1950, Denmark.
"Labrador" model, aqua blue glass designed in 1958.
Etched in the bottom Holmegaard, D, number 16912.
Dimensions: 13 cm ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Group of 4 Green / Turquoise Ceramic Vases - Rörstrand - Gunnar Nylund -
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of four vases with a stunning glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand in the 1950s. The vases are between 18.5 - 26 cm high and in excellent condition. They are all mark...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Group of 6 Black Vases Ceramic, Rörstrand - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Scandinavian
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of six vases with stunning black and brown harfur glazes designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the 1950s. The vases are between 10.5 - 35 cm high and in excellent ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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.
Excellent condition.
Stamped 'BRONS' and makers mark.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Arne Bang, Vase, Stoneware, Denmark, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in High Point, NC
A grey-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1930s.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish "Dug out Barrel"/Laggkärl dated 1783
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish "Dug out Barrel"/Laggkärl dated 1783
Made from a single solid dugout pine tree trunk with a attatched bottom, perfect as a planter.
Height: 51 cm/20 inch
Diameter: 26 cm/10...
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1780s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pine
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and grey-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Group of 4 Vases, Rörstrand Carl-Harry Stålhane, Mid-Century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of four vases in a yellow/beige glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vases are 15.5, 10.5, 7.5 and 5 cm high. They are all in excellent condition and first...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Eva Jancke-Björk, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Eva Jancke-Björk and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, c. 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund Vase Model AUF Produced by Rörstrand
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceramic vase model AUF designed by Gunnar Nylund. Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Paavo Tynell, brass vase made by Taito, circa 1940.
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Paavo Tynell bowl made in solid brass by Taito oy during the 40's in finland. The bowl is made in solid brass with decoration carving. The bowl is in really overhall condition and is stamp by TAITO. Paavo Tynell is one of the leading designer of its time and insipred many other scandinavian designer such as Alvar Aalto, Axel Einar Hjorth, Hans Agne Jakobsson or Josef Franck.
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1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
Nittsjö, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions: 7” H x 4” diameter
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Börne Augustsson, Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic blue 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
Blown Glass
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."
Category
1950s 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 27 cm tall and about 7 cm in diameter. It has a beautiful blue glaze except from a minor mark in the g...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
A pair of Brass vases / Candlesticks - Carl-Einar Borgström Ystad Metall - 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of brass vases /candlesticks designed by Carl-Einar Borgström at Ystad Metall in the 1930s. These were designed to be both vases and candlesticks. They are 8 cm high and 9.5 c...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Cut Crystal Vase, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A cut crystal torpedo shaped vase presumably from either Kosta Boda or Orrefors. It features diffrent techniques most prominent the mix of vertical ribbings and geometric patterns. I...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Börne Augustsson, Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic 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
Blown Glass
Unique Scandinavian Modern Brutalist Stoneware Vase by Tilgmans, Sweden 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Unique Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Vase by Tilgmanns, Sweden 1960s
This Scandinavian modern brutalist stoneware vase by Tilgmanns, originating from Sweden in the 1960s, is a stri...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern White Porcelaine Face Vase by Ancher Iversen, aida, Denmark
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This sculptural vase, named "Pottelotte," vase no 3, is handcrafted in Denmark by designer Ancher Iversen. for the company aida (Ancher Iversen DAnmark). The white-glazed pottery fea...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Brown Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Great condition.
Incised signature 'NYLUND' and makers mark, Rörstrands three...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Edgar Böckman, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chamotte stoneware vase by Edgar Böckman in a smooth, round form. Partially unglazed, white glaze in the embossed vertical stripes.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Pewter Jar by Oscar Antonsson
By Ystad-Metall
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking pewter jar by Oscar Antonsson, with brass at the base and around the edge of the lid. Adorned with a beautifully sculpted kneeling woman.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass, Pewter
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
A Unique, Large, Blue Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand 1960
Located in Stockholm, SE
A unique blue vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in 1960. The vase is 32.5 cm (13") high and in excellent condition, it has a lovely shape and a beautiful glaze. The v...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Porcelain Vase by Arne Lindaas for Porsgrunn, 1960s
By Arne Lindaas
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small hour glass shaped porcelain vase with motif of a woman in dress and two fishes. Designed by Arne Lindaas who worked together with Nils Thorsson an...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Swedish Jugend Copper Barrel Swedish Metal Art Ltd, ca 1905
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Jugend Copper Barrel
Swedish Metal Art Ltd, ca 1905
Maker's mark 'AB Svensk Metallkonst Uddevalla', unknown designer.
It fills me with a sense...
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
Emti, Vase, Pewter, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pewter vase produced by Emti, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions: 6.5” H x 5” W x 5” D
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pewter
Beautiful Blue-toned cylindric vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand Scandinavian
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely blue-toned ceramic vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the mid 20th century. The vase is 16.5 cm (6.6") high and in excellent condition. The vase is marked ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Bofa Keramik, Pitcher, Black Glazed Stoneware, Rattan, Bornholm, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A black glazed stoneware and rattan pitcher designed and produced by Bofa Keramik, Bornholm, Denmark, 1960.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware, Rattan
Black Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A black vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 10.5 cm (4.2") high and in excellent condition. The vase is marked as 2nd quality.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is one...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Carl-Harry Stalhane / SDS 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
Mid-Century Modern Pewter Vase by GAB, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking tall pewter vase crafted by GAB (Guldsmedsaktiebolaget) in Sweden during the 1960s. This sculptural piece features a graceful, elongated teardrop form with a narrow neck and...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pewter
Arthur Percy, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
By Arthur Percy
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Arthur Percy and produced by Gefle, Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions: 5.375” H x 5” diameter
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Rare "Martha" Crown Princess of Norway Vase
Located in Skien, NO
RARE Vintage commemorative vase from the 1950s featuring a portrait of "Martha" - Crown Princess of Norway in the middle.
Märtha av Norge (1901-1954) was Crown Princess of Norway fr...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Faience
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1969
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, 1969.
Great condition.
Incised signa...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware "Argenta" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Stoneware Argenta vase by Wilhelm Kåge with silver decor of fish chasing each other across the body. Lovely attention to every detail, scales and bubbles. Green stoneware with beauti...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver
A bronze vase by Ystad-Bronse
By Ystad-Metall
Located in Long Island City, NY
A patinated bronze vase by Ystad-bronse.
Sweden, Circa 1950th.
Engraving on one side.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Arne Bang, Vase, Stoneware, Denmark, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1930s.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with handle and amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Good condition. Marked as factory second due to a minor chip from...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, 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 only a few light scratches.
Stamped 'BRONS' and makers mark.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Per Lutken Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Blue Glass Vases, Holmegar, 1960s
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian glass vases, set of two, designed by Per Lutken for Holmegaard with mark engraved on the bottom, some signs due to normal use over time, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Modern Brown Cylindrical Vase, Jerk Werkmäster, Nittsjö Sweden 1960
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This sturdy cylinder-shaped earthenware vase by the artist Jerk Werkmäster is a remarkable piece from Nittsjö, Sweden. Crafted from chamotte (grog) earthenware, the vase features a t...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Scandinavian Modern Faience jar by Hans Hedberg, Biot, France
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely jar by Hans Hedberg, made in faience in thick quality. Plump, egg-shaped form with a lid with oval indentures. Butter-colored glaze with lichen-like flecks giving an organic e...
Category
1970s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Faience
White Surrea Vase by Wilhelm Kage, Swedish Modern, 1940s
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Uccle, BE
Mid-size white Surrea vase by Wilhelm Kage, Swedish Modernism, 1940s
The Surrea collection is embodied by white, Carrara glazed ceramics that feature offset forms. As the name of th...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Large Creme Floor Vase - Höganäs Andersson & Johansson - Erik Ivarsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large creme-colored floor vase designed by Erik Ivarsson at Andersson & Johansson in Höganäs, Sweden. The vase is 47 cm high and in excellent condition except from a minor un-glaze...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Lovely Brown Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase with a lovely brown glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 28,5 cm (11.4") high and in excellent condition. The vase is marked as 2nd quality.
Carl-...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Ceramic Vase, Upsala Ekeby Vicke Lindstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful blue ceramic vase produced in between 1950-52 by Vicke Lindstrand at Upsala Ekeby. It is 18 cm (7,2") tall and about 12 cm (4.8") in diameter and in excellent condition....
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Vase in Tenmoku Glaze by Merethe Bloch, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unique Studio vase from the hands of Danish ceramist Merethe Bloch. It dates from the latter part of the 1970s and is executed in stoneware and decorated in earthy/metallic tenmoku g...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Arne Bang, Vase, Stoneware, Denmark, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware vase, designed and produced by Arne Bang, Denmark, c. 1930s.
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
A pair of large bronze vases by GAB
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of large Swedish Grace bronze vases, probably designed by Jacob Ängman. Produced by GAB, Sweden , Circa 1930th.
Brown-green patinated bronze, bulbous shape with handles and ho...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge in a round form. Decorated with a graphic zigzag pattern. Lovely attention to detail.
“Argenta” was introduced at the Stockholm exhi...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Lovely Green and Black Art Deco Vase by Ilse Claesson, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase designed by Ilse Claesson in the 1930s at Rörstrand, Sweden. It is 22 cm high and in very good condition except from some craquelure in the glaze because of the age.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Ceramic Vase Lovely Glaze Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A ceramic vase with a lovely glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 26 cm (10.4") high. It´s in excellent condition, it is marked as 2nd quality but I cannot see wh...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Art Deco Vase by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s.
Great condition, but with some scratches on the surface.
Stamped 'BRONS', model n...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
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
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 only a few light scratches. Two inscriptions to the base.
Sta...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
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