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
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")...
Category
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...
Category
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
"Surrea" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful “Surrea” vase by Wilhelm Kåge, with a striking, skewed form. Glazed with white carrara glaze. Very cool shadow effect.
The “Surrea” stoneware series was first introduced i...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Vase, Kupittaan Savi Åbo, Finland ca 1940's
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern vase, Kupittaan Savi Åbo, Finland ca 1940's.
Wear and patina consistent with age and use. Smaller chip, as seen on the last picture.
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Large Blue Bubble Glass Vase attributed to Helena Tynell by Jachmann, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very good condition. Very huge and heavy. Very rare.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Lovely Blue Ceramic Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg 1958
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely blue vase designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 16.5 cm high with a lovely harfur glase. It ´s marked as on picture and was made in 1958. It is...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Designer, Vase, Pewter, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pewter vase designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pewter
Börne Augustsson, Vase, 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
Glass
Green Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Scandinavian Modern ceramic vase with amazing glaze.
Designed by Eva Jancke-Björk for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.
Excellent condition.
Makers marks on base of vase.
Eva...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Vintage Shooting Star Crystal Vase from Kosta
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Heavy Swedish crystal vase that resembles a shooting star. Designed in-house at Kosta in Sweden during the 1970s. The sticker from Kosta in no lon...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Berndt Friberg, Eggshaped Stoneware Vase, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1965
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful eggshaped stoneware vase with amazing hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1965.
Great condition.
Inci...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Vase by Aage Rasmus Selsbo, Selsbo Keramik, 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Scandinavian modern Selsbo stoneware brown and eggshell glaze vase, signed by Aage Rasmus Selsbo.
This stoneware vase has a a conic shape, typical of scandinavian modern design and a...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Full Set of White 'Surrea' Vases by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
Five stunning 'Surrea' stoneware vases with 'Carrara' glaze.
Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s.
Excellent condition.
Stamped 'Gustavsberg / SURREA'.
Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful earthenware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, during the 1940s.
Good size with seascape motive. Off white glaze with a hint of yellow.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Silver plated Vase by GAB with Original Glass Flower Insert, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
This elegant silverplated vase was crafted by GAB (Guldsmedsaktiebolaget), one of Sweden’s most esteemed metalwork firms. Dating to the 1940s, the vase features a rounded, globe-like...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver Plate
Isak Isaksson Brown Ceramic Vase, silver Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown vase with a lovely crystalline glaze in silver designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 17.5 cm (7") high and about 8.5 cm (3.4") wide and it is in excellent conditio...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Karl Persson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Karl Persson and produced by Höganäs Keramik, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Berndt Friberg, large vase, 46 cm high, Gustavsberg, 1950s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Large blue vase with hare fur glaze designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg studios in the 1950s. Impressive size and much larger than most Friberg vases. The vase has been restor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1975
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, 1975.
Great condition. Slightly obliq...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Vase "Diamond" by Asta Strömberg for Strömbergshyttan, 1960s
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern vase "Diamond" by Asta Strömberg for Strömbergshyttan, 1960s. Labeled and engraved on the bottom.
Good vintage condition, tiny dent most probably from the product...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Unique Stoneware Vase by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1976
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1976.
Great condition.
Incised "Stig L" and Gustavsberg studio hand.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Michael Andersen Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Green Ceramic Vases, 1940s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Tan France Auction Pick
Set of two Scandinavian ceramic vases designed by Danish artist Michael Andersen & Son, signature engraved on the bottom, 1940s
Dimension big vase: diameter...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Ewald Dahlskog, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
By Arthur Percy
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Ewald Dahlskog and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions: 6.25” H x 5.25” diameter
Diameter of opening: 1.875”
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Baca Flask Vase Black Yellow, Danish 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
One of the more rare to find vases from Royal Copenhagen "Baca" series. The decor is designed by Nils Thorsson in the 1960s and this vase was manufactured in the period from 1969 to ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Anna Lisa Thomson Upsala-Ekeby Vase Glazed Ceramic Sweden
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
An unusual early modernist almond green and white vase.
Designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson, for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940. Stamped.
Very good c...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Otto Brauer for Holmegaard, Large Vase / Bottle in White Art Glass with Ball
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Otto Brauer for Holmegaard.
Large vase / bottle in white art glass with ball, 1960s.
Measures: 52.5 x 17 cm.
In perfect condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Rare Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors
By Orrefors, Edward Hald
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
A stunning and rare example of Swedish Graal glasswork, this “Fisk” (Fish) vase was designed by Edward Hald for Orrefors 1952
The piece features a beautifully intricate underwater s...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
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...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Isak Isaksson - Metallic Blue Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
Just a stunning metallic blue low vase with a lovely crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 6 cm (2.4") high and about 16.5 cm (6.6") wide and it is in ex...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Erik Hoglund / Engraved Vase 'Crystal' / Boda Glasbruk / 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
An art piece carved into crystal glass using the engraving technique. The deep and rough sculpture is by Eric Högland himself. The figure of four ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden. Ceramic vase in a modernist style.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mari Simmulson (1911-2000) for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden.
Ceramic vase in a modernist style. Glaze in orange and brown tones.
Designed in 1968.
Model 8052M.
Marked.
In good condition, sm...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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
Dark Yellow Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A dark yellow 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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Green Danish Diablo Glass Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Green hand-blown Diablo shaped Glass Vase designed in 1956 by Per Lütken. Manufactured at Holmegaard in Denmark between 1956-65. Its very rare. Measurements: Height: 35 cm, Diameter:...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A beige, white and orange-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Bobergs Fajansfabrik/Gefle, Sweden. Large ceramic vase, narrow-necked.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bobergs Fajansfabrik/Gefle, Sweden.
Large ceramic vase, narrow-necked. Glazed in yellow shades.
In perfect condition.
Approximately 1960.
Marked.
Dimensions: H 28.0 cm x D 12.0 cm.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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
Yellow Vase Faience, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsbergs Studio - Mid-20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsbergs Studio in Stockholm, it is 13.5 cm (5.4") high and 10 cm (4"). It´s in mint condition. This vase is painted by the faience...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Faience
Clematis Patternd 1920s Danish 20 cm Matte Glazed Ceramic Vase by Herman Kähler
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the 1920s Danish 20 cm high ceramic vase by Herman Kähler.
It comes with a baluster shaped body. It has a matte surface with parts of glossiness. A beautiful cow horn glazed...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Pewter Vase Made in Sweden 1938, by Unknown Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Scandinavian Modern decorative pewter vase made in Sweden 1938, by unknown artist. Brushed matte surface. Stamped Svenskt Tenn, L8, Handarbete. Horizontal ribbons with relief effec...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pewter
Kähler Ceramic Vase C. 1930
Located in Kastrup, DK
Kähler ceramic vase.
Polychrome matt glaze with leaf work on a yellow base.
Signed: HÄK (Herman A. Kähler).
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Large Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Lidded Urn. Thorkild Olsen, Denmark, 1951.
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed lidded urn with gilded banding on foot, rim and lidd.
Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYAL COPENHAGEN. Made in Denmark, 1951. Make...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Scandinavian Modern Faience jar by Hans Hedberg, Biot, France
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing jar by Hans Hedberg, made in faience. Beautiful oval form, reminiscent of a shell or a smoothly formed pebble. Striking deep red glaze and litchen-like flecks.
Category
1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Faience
Scandinavian Stoneware Vase with Blue Glaze from Lauritz Hjorth, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Among the most desirable pieces from L. Hjorth Ceramic in Denmark comes pieces by the Swedish Ceramist Eva Sjögren who worked with Hjorth for a period o...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Midcentury Pewter Jar, Herman Bergman, Sweden, 1929
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely pewter box from Herman Bergman, in oval shape with a scalloped silhouette. Decor of a lively woman and a faun among shells and coral. Pretty etched pattern on the lid and arou...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pewter
Michael Andersen Lined Vase With Blue Neck, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade Danish midcentury modern vase made by Michael Andersen & Son on the island of Bornholm in the 1960s. Shiny deep blue glaze with hand-carved incised vertical lines along the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery, Clay
Tapio Wirkkala / VASE TW228 / Hopeakeskus / 1964
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Tapio Wirkkala is one of the pioneers of modern design in Finnish precious metals as well as glass design.
Together with Bertel gardberg, he laid the foundations of modern design in...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Danish Mid-Century Modern Holmegaard Pink Glass Vase
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century Modern bottle-shaped pink and white case glass vase with a long cylindrical neck and a wide, flat rim ("Gul" vase by OTTO BRAUER for HOLMEGAARD)
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Group of 4 Green Speckled Vases Ceramics, Rörstrand - Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of four green vases with a stunning glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund and Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the 1950s. The vases are between 19 - 24,5 cm high and in excelle...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Otto Bauer for Holmegaard XXL Large Gulvase Vessels
By Holmegaard, Otto Bauer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of impressively scaled Scandinavian Modern XXL olive green vessels designed by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Johansfors Glasbruk, Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-colored blown glass vase produced by Johansfors Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Arthur Percy, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
By Gefle, Arthur Percy
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Arthur Percy and produced by Gefle, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and orange-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Pewter Vase by Sylvia Stave for C.G. Hallberg, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Vase produced in Stockholm by C. G. Hallberg. Most likely designed by Sylvia Stave, art director for C. G Hallberg during this time (1931-39). Made from pewter. Good condition with p...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pewter
Glass Vase Transparent Glass Decor of Horses, Round Globe, Glimma Sweden
By Edvin Ollers
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning round globe vase in glass designed by Edvin Ollers at Glimma Glass works in the 1950s. It is 18 cm in diameter and about 18 cm high. The vase is...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Nittsjö, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Stonewear Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1950's
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern stonewear vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1950's.
Signed with makers mark.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent wi...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
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
Nittsjö, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Vase Designed By Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist For Arabia, Made In Finland
Located in Doraville, GA
DESCRIPTION
A blue / grey vase designed by Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist for Arabia, made in Finland. The vase measures approximately 5 3/8 inches in diameter and is 4 7/8 inches tall. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Green Ceramic Vase with handles Eva Jancke-Björk - Bo Fajans 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely green art deco vase in ceramic with lovely handles designed by Eva Jancke-Björk at Bo Fajans in Gefle in the 1940s. The vase is 13.5 cm high and 16.5 cm in diameter. It is i...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Danish Modern Lilac Sand Handmade Ceramic Vase, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Cylinder shaped Danish modern handmade stoneware vase. Sand colored glaze with lilac and purple running glaze around belly and top. Signed under base. Beautiful vintage condition.
De...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Large Vase by Gunnar Nylund
Located in Long Island City, NY
GUNNAR NYLUND. A floor vase, Rörstrand 1950’s, stoneware, harp fur glaze in brown shades. Signed.
H 17.3″.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Baca Vase Abstract Decor Danish Ceramic 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
This is one of the more rare to find vases from the Royal Copenhagen "Baca " series by Nils Thorsson. This vase was designed in the 1960s and manufactured in the period 1969-1974.
The vase features an abstract decor...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Large Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1963
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and beautiful stoneware vase with amazing hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1963.
Excellent condition. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Midcentury Cream White Ceramic Vase, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Cream white midcentury modern vase manufactured in Denmark in the 1960s. Stamped under base. Beautiful vintage condition.
Denmark, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Clay
Arne Bang, Vase, Grey Glazed Stoneware, Denmark, 1940s
By Arne Bang
Located in High Point, NC
A grey glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1940s.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Unique Gray Stoneware Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Mid Century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A unique vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 7 cm high and in mint condition. It is a unique vas and this one was made in 1966 as you can see on the signature.
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Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Faience jar by Hans Hedberg, Biot, France
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing jar by Hans Hedberg, made in faience. Beautiful oval form, reminiscent of a shell or a smoothly formed pebble. Striking deep red glaze and litchen-like flecks.
Category
1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Faience
Scandinavian Modern vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.
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