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
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
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Oskar Antonsson, Athena - Bronze vase
By Ystad-Metall
Located in Stockholm, SE
Massive and heavy bronze vase by Oskar Antonsson for Athena, Ystad.
Motive of a women and a male musician on the other side.
Contact us for any questions!
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1930s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Factory second
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
White Konstrakta Porcelain Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A porcelain vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the 20th midcentury, the vase is of model "Konstrakta". It´s 10 cm high and 9 x 8 cm and in excellent condition excep...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
GAB, Vase, Bronze, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A bronze vase designed and produced by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Blue Glazed Vase By Annikki Hovisaari
Located in New York, NY
Earthenware vase with shades of blue glaze by Annikki Hovisaari
Incised with artist's initials AH and dated 1935
Light scratches but overall fine condition.
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1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Bronze Art Deco Vase by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze vase with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s.
Great condition.
Stamped 'BRONS', model number and signature 'Sune Bäcks...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unique stoneware vase by Stig Lindberg, in a cylinder form with narrowing middle. Beautiful blue glaze over a graphic pattern.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Erik Mornils, Vase, Green-Glazed Earthenware, Nittsjö Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase designed by Erik Mornils and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Jerk Werkmäster, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware vase or jug by Jerk Werkmäster, in a plump form with a tall, tapering neck. Glazed clay grey with an organic, sandy pattern.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Stoneware Floor Vase by Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking earthenware floor vase by Ingrid Atterberg, partially glazed white in the embossed graphic pattern of stripes.
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1940s Swedish 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
Erik Mornils, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase designed by Erik Mornils and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions: 7.625” H x 7.25” diameter
Diameter of opening: 3”
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Blue Stoneware Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Rubus
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful vase in the Rubus-serie designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 17.5 cm high and in mint condition.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Faience "Karneval" Vase by Stig Lindberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Faience “Karneval” vase by Stig Lindberg, in a long cylinder shape. Beautiful, playful motif of a three people in imaginative clothes. The rim is unglazed, giving an organic touch to...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Faience
White Speckled Vase Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand - Beautiful Glaze Midcentury Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely white speckled vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 21 cm (8.4") high. It´s in excellent condition except from some minor marks and scratches and marked as 1st ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Isak Isaksson Gold / Gray Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A gold/gray/blue vase with a lovely crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 13 cm (5.2") tall and about 17 cm (6.8") wide and it is in excellent condition....
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnel Sahlin "Jazz" Glass Vase for Kosta Boda, Sweden, circa 1980
Located in New York, NY
Gunnel Sahlin, soft form "Jazz" vase in black and white glass for Kosta Boda, Sweden, circa 1980.
Height: 11”.
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Blue Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, 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
Jerk Werkmäster, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-glazed ceramic vase or vessel designed by Jerk Werkmäster and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 4.375” H x 5.875” W x 4.875” D
Holds .875” diameter candles
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware "Farsta" Bowl by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Low “Farsta” bowl or platter, made from stoneware in a smooth, thick form. Vibrant blue glaze.
“Farsta” stoneware is recognized as being the best and most...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Black Glass Vase - Edvin Ollers - Elme Glassworks, Sweden 1930s
By Edvin Ollers
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely black glass vase in molded glass designed in 1930s by Edvin Ollers and produced at Elme Glassworks in Sweden. The vase is 20,5 cm high and in excellent condition. It is not ...
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1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Just Andersen, Vase, Disko Metal, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A disko metal vase designed and produced by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
Kaj Franck Blown Glass Rooster Bottle for Nuutajärvi 1963
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful mould-blown glass decanter by the renowned designer Kaj Franck. This object has a distinctive cock stopper on the top, but can be used with or without. This particular series of decanters by Kaj Franck was manufactured for a limited time only, from 1955-1968. This beautiful and rare piece is signed Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi notsjö -63, and is really something exceptional to own or collect.
Kaj Franck (1911-1989) was the artistic director of the Arabia ceramics company. He was one of the leading figures of Finnish design and an influential figure in design and applied arts between 1940-1980. His leading role and influence on Finnish design is celebrated with one of the most prestigious awards named after him (The Kaj Franck Award) .
We have a few more items by Kaj Franck on our selection on 1stdibs. The Kremlin bells...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Collection of 6 Ceramic Vases and One Platter Upsala Ekeby Nevada 1962
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful midcentury vases and platter produced by Upsala Ekeby Sweden designed by Ingrid Atterberg 1962. The relief pattern gives life and structure to the yellow / brown glaze.
...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Vase. Thorkild Olsen, Denmark, 1958.
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed vase with gilded banding on neck and base.
Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYAL COPENHAGEN. Made...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Olle Alberius for Rörstrand. "Sarek" ceramic vase in a modernist design
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Olle Alberius for Rörstrand. "Sarek" ceramic vase in a modernist design with circles. Light blue and brown glaze. Hand-painted.
Mid-20th century.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Dimens...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Ture Berglund, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass vase designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansens Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Arthur Percy Light Blue Opalescent Glass Vase by Gullaskruf, 1952
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Delicate and exquisite mouthblown Swedish art glass vase designed by Arthur Percy for Gullaskrufs Glasbruk in 1952. White and light blue op...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
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...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg in a long elegantly curved form. Pale celadon green glaze.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his stoneware vases and v...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition. Stamped 'Rörstrand' in gold.
Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) wa...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Just Andersen, Small Vase, Bronze, Denmark 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A small bronze vase designed and produced by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Arthur Andersson Mid-Century Stoneware Vase by Wallakra, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Arthur Andersson for Wallakra, Sweden, 1950s
Great condition.
Impressed makers mark 'Wallåkra'.
Arthur Andersson was one of...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Organic Modern Danish Ikebana Minimalist Candle Holder Vase, 1980s
By Aage Würtz
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large round decorative chalk white matte glazed handmade Danish organic modern ikebana vase by ceramic artist Aage Würtz. Hand-crafted Japanese inspired item that functions for both ...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Graphic 1980s Blue, Lilac, White Glazed Vase, Denmark
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish modernist ceramic vase with matte blue glaze over lilac and white glaze in asymmetrical stripes accentuating the organically soft shape. Handmade in Denmark by KN Keramik in t...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Vicke Lindstrand, Vase, Blue Glazed Earthenware, Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue glazed earthenware vase designed by Vicke Lindstrand and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Italian Designer, Vase, Murano Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pink Murano glass vase designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 9.5” H x 8.5” diameter
Diameter of opening: 2”
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Gunnar Nylund 'Rubus' Stoneware Vase, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1965
Located in The Hague, NL
This stoneware vase was designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced in Sweden in the late 1960s.
Nylund designed many classics for the Swedish ceramic factory Rörstrand. One of the most ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
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.
Dimensions: 7.875” H x 4.75” diameter
Diameter of opening: 2.75”
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
1960s Light Blue Scandinavian Modern Art Glass Bud Vase
By Kosta Boda
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Light blue Scandinavian Modern Art Glass bud vase.
Unmarked
Measures: 6.75 tall x 3.5 diameter
Preowned vintage condition.
See images prov...
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1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
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. Pale yellow, pinkish glaze with lichen-like flecks giving an org...
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1970s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Faience
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Large ceramic vase in brown tones
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl Harry Stålhane (1920-1990) for Rörstrand.
Large ceramic vase with glaze in shades of brown.
Mid-20th century.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Second factory quality.
Dimensions: ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish 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 amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Good condition. Marked as second due to an irregularity in the glaze (from ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Nils Kähler Baluster Shaped Vase with Matte Ash Grey Glaze, HAK, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish baluster shaped vase by Nils Kähler for the ceramic workshop Herman August Kähler (HAK). Made ca. 1940s.
The ceramic vase is glazed with matte ash grey glaze with black el...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Isak Isaksson Large Blue Ceramic Vase, Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large lovely blue vase with a stunning crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 17.5 cm (7") tall and about 16.5 cm (6.6") wide and it is in excellent con...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Isak Isaksson - Metallic Blue Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A metallic blue / space blue vase with a lovely crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 14.5 cm (5.8") high and about 6.5 cm (2.6") wide and it is in excel...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, 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 10 cm (4") high and about 6 cm (2.4") in diameter. It has a beautiful blue glaze, it is marked as...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful, tall stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in an elegant, sleek form. Glazed a striking aquamarine color.
Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceramicists and designe...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
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.
Impressed 'NYLUND', 'CHAMOTTE', 'S...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Largest Size Sattelite Vase by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
The largest size Sattelite vase by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda. A large flask shape vase with a stretched neck. The sides were rolled in powdered glass and then a piece of meta...
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Beautiful 1920s Ceramic Vase by Herman Kähler Denmark
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A baluster shaped vase with high glossy finish made in the 1920s by the famous Danish potterer Herman Kähler.
The glazes shows a beautiful surrounding leaf-shaped decoration and it ...
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1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Pewter Vase by Sylvia Stave for Gab
Located in Genarp, SE
A rare pewter vase på Sylvia Stave for GAB from the 1920s.
The vase has a characteristic modern design with simple lines and two handles.
The vase is a historic piece of the ...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pewter
Gerda Strömberg, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass vase attributed to Gerda Strömberg for Eda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1929.
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Carlos R Pebaque vaas zweden 1993
Located in Delft, NL
Carlos R Pebaque vaas zweden 1993
Designer: Carlos R Pebaque
Producer: Carlos R Pebaque
Dimensions: 13 cm H x 15cm diameter
Period: 1960’s
Material: Glass
Condition: Mint
Origin: Sw...
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Swedish modern Stig Lindberg Grazia model 215 white stoneware and silver vase
Located in Uccle, BE
Grazia 215 vase by Stig Lindberg for Gustavberg studio.
The vase has a white matte glaze with intricate raised silver painted motifs depicting a half nude woman holding grapes, sur...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver
Green / Gray Ceramic Vase Berndt Friberg Gustavsberg Midcentury Vintage, 1967
Located in Stockholm, SE
A steelgreen / gray vase designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 10 cm (4") high. It has a beautiful har fur glaze and vase produced in 1967, it is marked...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Jar in Pewter by Harald Nilsson for Konsthantverk, 1931
Located in Örebro, SE
Decorative pewter jar from Harald Nilsson for Konsthantverk -1931.
Signed with maker's mark.
Wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Scratches ...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pewter
Blue Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with blue glaze.
Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden. In production 1958-1962.
Good condition. Some spots in the glaze and some metal mar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Blue, White Striped Ceramic Vase, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Beautiful and vivid light blue vintage Mid-Century Modern vase from the 1960s. Distinct slim and precise white stripes on light blue base with glazed interior in black and green arou...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Vase "Roman Urn" Upsala Ekeby - 1930s Art Deco
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful beige ceramic vase with handles in shape of a classical roman urn, the vase is probably designed by Harald Östergren at Upsala Ekeby in the late 1930s. It is 17.5 cm (7")...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Kaj Franck / VASE(Unique Piece) / Nuutajarvi
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Kaj Franck is known for his functional, simple designs that are often referred to as the ‘conscience of Finland’, and his products are characterised by their use of colour without an...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Swedish Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A refined and elegant bronze vase crafted by Guldsmedsaktiebolaget (GAB), Sweden, circa 1930s. This tall, fluted vessel exhibits the clean lines and geometric elegance characteristic...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian Modern Handmade Conical Brass Vase, Sweden 1949
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This exquisite handmade brass vase from Sweden, crafted in 1949, embodies the elegance and simplicity characteristic of Scandinavian modern design. The vase features a conical shape ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
White Stoneware Vase by Kurt Ekholm. Arabia, Finland, 1940s. Crackle Glaze.
Located in Malmö, SE
A rare and beautiful hand made stoneware vase with amazing crackle glaze.
Designed by Kurt Ekholm at Arabia, Finland, 1940s.
Excellent condition.
Stamped with makers mark: 'ARABIA'...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
GUNNAR NYLUND. A stoneware floor vase, Rörstrand
Located in Long Island City, NY
GUNNAR NYLUND. A stoneware floor vase, Rörstrand, Circa 1950th. Baluster-shaped in brown-beige glaze with squares in relief.
Signed. Minor ships and scratches.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Brown vase - Hertha Bengtson - Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase designed by Hertha Bengtsson at Rörstrand, the vase is 15 cm (6") high and in excellent condition, it´s marked as 2nd quality.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane Floor Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
Carl-Harry Stålhane (1920‑1990). Floor vase. Rörstrand. Signed with crowned R SWEDEN and CHS SDA. Stoneware, glaze in blue tones. H 20″. D 8.3"
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Large Dahl Jensen Crackle Glazed Vase. Copenhagen, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and elegant Dahl Jensen crackle glazed vase with hand painted flowers and gilded banding on rim and base.
Designed by Jens Peter Dahl Jensen. Made in Copenhagen, Denmark, 193...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Faience Baca Vase Designed by Johanne Gerber for Royal Copenhagen Danmark
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Royal Copenhagen Tenera Vase is designed by Johanne Gerber for Denmark's Royal Copenhagen Pottery in 1960s. Features a beautiful stylized fruit pattern.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Clear Glass Decanter "People" by Erik Höglund, Boda, Sweden, 1950s
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Hägersten, SE
"People" decanter designed by Erik Höglund. produced by Boda during the 1950s. Made from hand blown clear glass. Signed underneath according to picture. Good vintage condition with a...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Noomi Backhausen, Vase, Stoneware, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and black-glazed stoneware vase with relief decoration, designed by Noomi Backhausen and produced by Søholm, Bornholm, Denmark, 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
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