Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
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
Brown Stoneware Vase by Swedish Ceramist Claes Thell, 1977
By Claes Thell
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Claes Thell, in the artist's studio, Höganäs, Sweden, 1977.
Great condition. Signed Thell '77.
Claes Thell is a Swedish cera...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Green Bowl Argenta #1510, Wilhelm Kåge Fish, Scandinavian Modern, Dragon Fish
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely bowl of model Argenta 1510 designed by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg, this bowl is 21.5 cm (8.6") in diameter and about 5 cm (2") high. It has a lovely silver-decor of a drago...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Sculpture bust in terracotta - Åke Holm - Höganäs
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning bust in terracotta designed by Åke Holm at Höganäs in the mid 20th century. The sculpture is 15 cm tall and in excellent condition. It is signed below.
Åke Holm (1900–198...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Blue Ceramic Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large blue ceramic bowl from Rörstrand, Sweden, designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane in the 1950s. The bowl is in excellent condition except from ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Brown Stoneware Vase by Swedish Ceramist Claes Thell, 1983
By Claes Thell
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Claes Thell, in the artist's studio, Höganäs, Sweden, 1983.
Signed Thell '83. Fair condition, it has a chip (pictured).
Clae...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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 Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Egg Sculpture Brown Speckled Glaze by Hans Hedberg Mid-Century Modern
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Egg designed by the Swedish ceramicist Hans Hedberg, who lived and worked in Biot, France. This egg is 30 cm (12") high including the stand. It´s in excellent condition and it has a lovely .
Hedberg worked with several famous artists, among Picasso, Léger and Matisse.
It is signed and in very good condition, it has some minor white...
Category
1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Collection of Miniature Ceramic Pieces from Höganäs, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wonderful collection of miniature ceramics. These ones are the work of John Andersson, signed ”JA”, and produced at Höganäs in Sweden. There are two vases and one bowl. The sculpture...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$262 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Beige Art Deco Vase, Upsala Ekeby Ostergren, Sweden, 1930s, Roman Urn Style
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful beige ceramic vase with handles in shape of a classical roman urn, the vase is designed by Harald Östergren at Upsala Ekeby between 1937-1938. It is 21 cm (8.4") tall and...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Brown Stoneware Vase by Swedish Ceramist Claes Thell, 1970
By Claes Thell
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Claes Thell, in the artist's studio, Höganäs, Sweden, 1970.
Excellent condition. Signed Thell '70.
Claes Thell is a Swedish ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Black & White Round Spheral Vase Domino, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely spheral vase in porcelain designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg. It is 9.5 cm in diameter. It is in excellent condition and one of the most iconically designs from the 19...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Floor Vase 1950s Sweden
Located in Farsta, SE
Large Floor Vase of Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand 1950s.
The size and over all condition of this piece is outstanding, and with the multi colors and layers at display when sunlight hits ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Isak Isaksson Stunning Green Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning green vase with amazing crystalline glaze in silver designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 19.5 cm (7.8") tall and about 11.5 cm (4.6") wide and it is in excelle...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Bowl by Aune Siimes for Arabia, 1940s/1950s
By Arabia
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian modern ceramic bulls eye bowl by Aune Siimes for Arabia in the 1940s/1950s. Beautiful piece of mid-century modern art ceramics. Signed at the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Rare Lion Couple in Glazed Stoneware, 1970's
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Rare lion couple in glazed stoneware. 1970's.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Measures: 16 x 7.5 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Elf Girl in Glazed Stoneware, Late 20th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Elf girl in glazed stoneware, late 20th century.
In very good condition.
Signed.
Measures: 14 x 10.5 cm.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Brown Stoneware Vase by Swedish Ceramist Claes Thell, 1978
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Claes Thell, in the Artist's studio, Höganäs, Sweden, 1978.
Excellent condition. Signed Thell '78.
Claes Thell is a Swedish ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Green & Black Art Deco Vase, Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful black and green ceramic vase in a classic Art Deco shape, the vase is designed at Upsala Ekeby and attributed to Anna-Lisa Thomson. It is 18.5 cm (7.4") tall and about 16...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
A Sizeable Birger Kaipiainen Faience Wall Relief, Standing Lady, Rörstrand 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare and beautiful wall relief featuring a beautifully hand-painted woman, designed by Birger Kaipiainen for Rörstrand and manufactured in Sweden in the 1950s. Kaipiainen spent onl...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Faience
$7,398 Sale Price
20% Off
Sculpture of a laying woman - Åke Holm - Höganäs
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning terracotta sculpture of a laying woman designed byÅke Holm at Höganäs in the mid 20th century. The sculpture is 21 x 11 cm and in excellent condition. It is signed below.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Doreen Middelboe for Aluminia/Royal Copenhagen, faience mermaid figure. 1970s.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Doreen Middelboe for Aluminia/Royal Copenhagen, faience mermaid figure.
1970s.
First factory quality.
In excellent condition.
Marked.
Measuring: ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Faience
Drip Shaped Yellow Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A ceramic vase with yellow / lightyellow (beige) glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 13 cm (5.2") high and 7.5 cm (3") in diameter and in very good condit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Gray Vase "Collier", Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s - Mid century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase of model "Collier" designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 14 cm (5,6") high and about 13 cm (5,2") in diameter. It´s in mint condition.
Gunnar Nylund was...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Isak Isaksson Ceramic Vase - Green Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A green vase with a stunning crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 9 cm (3.6") tall and about 11 cm (4.4") wide and it is in excellent condition. This is...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Isak Isaksson Ceramic Vase - Purple Matte Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A purple vase with a stunning matte crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 11 cm (4.4") tall and about 11 cm (4.4") wide and it is in excellent condition....
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia Finland Large Decorative Ceramic Wall Plaque
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Large ceramic wall plaque features an abstract motif of a fish in bright turquoise glaze with mauve and blue outline on light mottled mauve background. The contrast between high glo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Swedish Modern White Ceramic Vase by Gunnar Nylund 1950's
Located in Uccle, BE
This stoneware vase named "Pike Mouth" by Gunnar Nylund (1914-1997) who was one of Sweden’s most famous ceramic designers. He was the creative director of R...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
$1,138 Sale Price
20% Off
Green Vase with Decor, Wilhelm Kåge Gustavsberg, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase in stoneware designed by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg, the vase is 18 cm in diameter and in good condition except from a crack that goes through, it is mostly visible from the ...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Brown Stoneware Vase by Swedish Ceramist Claes Thell, 1977
By Claes Thell
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Claes Thell, in the artist's studio, Höganäs, Sweden, 1977.
Excellent condition. Signed Thell '77.
Claes Thell is a Swedish ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Rut Bryk Mother & Children Ceramic Wall Relief "Play, 1957 " Arabia
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stunning wall relief in glazed ceramic designed by Rut Bryk and manufactured by Arabia, in Finland in the 1950s. A beautiful work of art featuring a mother playing with her childre...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$7,398 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Extensive 94 Piece Arabia Ruska Tea and Coffee Serveware, Finland, 1970s
By Arabia
Located in Dronten, NL
Very rare complete 94 piece matching set of Arabia Ruska stoneware service. Finnish Design, 1970s.
Among others 2 coffee pots, 2 tea pots with matching filters, plates, dishes, cu...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Early Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Flamestone Salt and Pepper Shakers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish 'Flamestone' earthenware salt and pepper shakers by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk designs, circa 1958-1964. Features the Flamestone signature slate glaze with striated pattern ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain, Stoneware
Faience and Bamboo Coffee Pot Stig Lindberg Gustavsberg 1960s Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely pot in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg in the 1960s. The decor is painted by Karin Gustavsson who were one of the painters at Gustavsbergs factory. The pot ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Faience
Ingrid Atterberg for Uppsala Ekeby, Large Oval Papyrus Dish in Glazed Stoneware
Located in København, Copenhagen
Ingrid Atterberg for Uppsala Ekeby. Large oval Papyrus dish in glazed stoneware. Mid-20th century.
In very good condition.
Measures: 41 x 24.5 cm.
Stamped.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Danish Modern Tea Coffee Set Model Ruska, by Ulla Procope for Arabia, 1970s
Located in San Diego, CA
A splendid Tea/coffee set designed in the 1960s by Ulla Procopé for the most popular Finnish Ceramic Brand "Arabia".
This vintage Tea set, consisting of 4cups with coordinated , a teapot with filter and a sugar & creamer.
This Mid Century Tea Set...
Category
20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Dove Blue Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A dove blue vase with a lovely glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 25 cm (10") high and 8.5 cm (3.4") in diameter. It´s in excellent condition and marked as 1st...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Large Midcentury Lion Figurine by Lisa Larson, 1960s
By Gustavberg
Located in Lejre, DK
Large figurine by Lisa Larson made by Gustavsberg in Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Rare midcentury ceramic 'Japanskan' by Lisa Larson, Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Gustavsberg
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Big stoneware figurine named 'Japanskan' by Lisa Larson, produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, between 1958 and 1973.
Beautiful blue glaze.
Makers mark on bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
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.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Scandinavian Dish
Located in New York, NY
- Dimensions: 8.75” wide x 7” deep x 1 1/8” high
- We're always on the lookout for chic catchalls for keys, rings, desk accessories, and toiletries; this vintage piece fits the bill...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Birger Kaipiainen, Very Large Ceramic Plate, Red Blue with Beeds, Arabia 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Birger Kaipiainen (1915-1988) was the master of decorative ceramics. He was well known for his rich and colourful ornamental dishes, with themes from the fantasy world and fairytales...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Modern Porcelain Vase by Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant and petite porcelain bud vase designed by renowned Danish ceramicist, Bjorn Wiinblad, for Rosenthal studio-line Germany.
Vase itself has a modernist, curvaceous form with Wi...
Category
1970s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Early Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Flamestone Coffee Pot with Mugs and Demitasses
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Denmark 'Flamestone' coffee or tea pot, four demitasses, four mugs, and eight saucers (four small / four larger) by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, circa 1958-1964.
Features the Flamestone signature slate, almost brown glazed-earthenware with striated pattern and white porcelain interior (pitcher has a green tinge to the porcelain interior). Elegant, attractive set with only one fleck to the rim of one of the mugs (very minor and easy to miss -- see photos 15 and 16 for closeups).
Early, Danish production, as indicated by the markings and rough exterior (a smooth version was introduced in 1964).
Measures: Pitcher H 13.5" x L 7.5" x D 5"
Coffee mugs H 3.75" x L 4" x D 3.13"
Coffee saucers...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Porcelain
Black Ceramic Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid 20th century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely black mid-century bowl in ceramic from Rörstrand, Sweden, designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane. The bowl is marked as 1st quality and it is in excellent condition.
Carl-Harry S...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Group of 5 Yellow Ceramic Vases - Rörstrand - Gunnar Nylund - Midcentury Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of six vases designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand in the 1950s. The vases are between 8 - 27.5 cm high and in excellent condition. They are all marked as 1st quality. All v...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
White Black Splash Danish Modern Ceramic Lamp by Karsten Nielsen, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian Modern matte chalk white spherical ceramic table lamp with anthracite black and lilac blue splashed accents and small drops. Designed and handmade by Danish ceramic arti...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Unique Birger Kaipiainen, Blue Ceramic Sculpture "Three Graces", Rörstrand 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
This early sculptural work by Kaipiainen stands out in interiors and would fit in many decorative surroundings. The unique turquoise toned work depicts the three Graces or Charites, ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$6,935 Sale Price
31% Off
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 very good condition except from a bit sharp edge at the top, t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Ceramic art piece by Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Art piece by Norwegian ceramic artist Johanne Birkeland. Birkeland works under the artist name Jossolini.
All her pieces are unique, and are built...
Category
2010s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Unique Sculptural Stoneware Vases by Bente Hansen, Denmark, 1970s
By Bente Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 3 wonderful stoneware vessels handmade by Danish ceramics artist Bente Hansen at her own studio in the 1970s. Each can be used as a stand alone vase, but they can also be arra...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Ewald Dahlskog – Lovely shaped Turquoise vase - Bo Fajans Sweden 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely turquoise naturally shaped vase designed by Ewald Dahlskog at Bo Fajans, Sweden in the 1930s. The vase is 15 cm (6") high and in excellent condition. It has a lovely glaze.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Turquoise Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A turquoise vase with a lovely glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 23 cm (9.3") high and 17 x 14 cm (6.8" x 5.6") in diameter. It´s in excellent condition excep...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand ca 1950s
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand ca 1950s
Model 'ARN', first grade quality.
Height: 20 cm/7.8 inch
Diameter: 8 cm/3.1 inch
Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) was a renowned Swedis...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Yellow Stoneware Vase by Erich and Ingrid Triller for Tobo, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful stoneware vase made by master ceramists Erich and Ingrid Triller.
This piece was created at their workshop in Tobo, Sweden, 1950’s.
Excellent condition.
Signed on the base...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, 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 12 cm tall and about 9 cm in diameter. It has a beautiful blue glaze, it is marked as on picture and w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
'Sudden Encounter in The Rain', Unique Ceramic Wall Relief, Heini Riitahuhta
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and unique piece by one of the most talented contemporary ceramic artists in Finland, Heini Riitahuhta, known for her distinctive style and vibrant floral patterns adorni...
Category
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
$43,631 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a beautiful, curvesome form. Glazed oxidized copper green, with a beautiful “Mimosa” pattern.
Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceram...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
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 Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern ceramics for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern ceramics for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage ceramics created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, pottery and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern ceramics made in a specific country, there are Europe, Denmark, and Scandinavia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original ceramics, popular names associated with this style include Axel Salto, Helge Christoffersen, and Lorenz Hutschenreuther. 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 ceramics differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $475 and tops out at $4,500 while the average work can sell for $2,250.