Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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
Set of 12 Fisher Alexandria Sterling Silver Bread & Butter Plates
Located in New York, NY
Alexandria sterling silver bread and butter plates. Made by Fisher Silversmiths in Jersey City, New Jersey. Each: Round well and concave shoulder interspersed with 4 open leafing ten...
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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
'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...
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2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Large Tray in Teak, 1960's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large Tray in Teak, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Teak
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Probably produced in Sweden
Dimensions (W x D x H): 63 x 15.5 x 3 cm
Condition: Go...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Vintage Scandinavian Circular Brass Serving Tray, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish circular tray in solid brass. It was made during the 1960s or 1970s by Cawa in Denmark in a style reminiscent of Josef Frank and Stelton. It is suitable for serving drinks ...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Arne Jacobsen for Stelton Stainless Steel MCM Cocktail Shaker and Stir Spoon
By Stelton, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chicago, IL
Arne Jacobsen for Stelton, circa 1970s, made in Denmark. This brushed stainless steel cocktail shaker is complete with drink stir spoon. Tall and narrow, the strainer pours effortles...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Atomic "Pop" Lidded Porcelain Casserole by L. Bernardaud & Co. of Limoge
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice Very cool and rare vintage atomic "Pop" lidded porcelain casserole by L. Bernardaud & Co. of Limoge, France, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no ...
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Mid-20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 6 SAAP Danish Modern Rosewood Turned Wooden Knife Rest by Michael Bloch
By Michael Bloch, Dansk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine boxed set of Danish Modern knife rests (or chopstick rests).
In rosewood (or possibly cocobolo).
Produced by S.A.A.P Denmark.
Designed by Michael Bloch.
Comprising six ho...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Rosewood
1970s Cylinda Line Stainless Steel Cocktail Tray by Arne Jacobsen for Stelton
By Stelton, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chicago, IL
Arne Jacobsen designed this timeless serving tray or cocktail tray for Stelton made circa 1970. Made in stainless steel with double handles. No markings but true Stelton. Beautiful a...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Kjell Engman Art Glass Carafe, Late 1990s, 1999
By Kjell Engman
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Art glass carafe by Kjell Engman at Kosta-Boda, Sweden, late 1990s. Filigree glass with yellow base and body, purple neck and red handle. Measures: Height 9.5"(24cm), width 5.3" (13....
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Kjell Engman Flute Vase, 1999
By Kjell Engman
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Flute vase by Kjell Engman at Kosta-Boda, Sweden, 1999. Filigree glass with yellow base and body, purple leg. Measures: Height 9.85"(25cm), diameter of the base 3.15"(8cm). Marked on...
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Georg Jensen Ornamental Sterling Silver Salt Cellars & Spoons No. 110
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of silver open salt cellars.
By Georg Jensen.
In sterling silver.
Pattern no. 110.
Comprising of 2 open salt cellars and matching spoons.
Marked to the underside of ...
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Group of 7 Glass "Sommerso" Vases by Strömbergshyttan, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Beautiful set of seven "Sommerso" vases in purple and clear designed by Gunnar Nylund and Asta Strömberg in Sweden during the 1950s. Hand made with underlay glass technique (colored ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Collection of Five Danish Modern Teak Pepper Mills by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Awesome collection of five Danish Modern teak pepper mills by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk and other Danish manufacturers, circa 1960s. The mills are in very good vintage condition and range in height 5.5" to 9". Signed on the underside. Super cool set ! Please see my other Danish pepper mills...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Aluminia Royal Copenhagen Set of 5 Tranquebar Cups and Saucers, 1914-1969
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage set of 5 cups and 5 saucers features the main motif of a tulip framed by a braided pattern in blue colors. The braided rims of both cups and saucers are done in relief, addi...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Beck & Jung Ashtrays 'Ultima' Made for Diverse Ting
By Beck & Jung
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Beck & Jung brass ashtrays Ultima (by Holger Bäckström & Bo Ljungberg). Made in Denmark for Diverse Ting in Malmö, Sweden.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Teapot Made In Kgl. Mussel Painted Fluted By Royal Copenhagen From 1930s
Located in Lejre, DK
Teapot in Kgl. Musselmalet Fluted from Royal Copenhagen, consisting of lid No. (1/257) and pot No. (1/258), manufactured in the 1930s. This classic teapot is a beautiful example of R...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Jens Quistgaard Tray Produced by Dansk in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare tray designed by Jens Quistgaard. Produced by Dansk in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak, Wenge
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...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Asymmetrical Blue-tinted Glass Decanter by Holmegaard Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Free-form hand-blown decanter in blue-tinted glass. Made at Holmegaard in Denmark circa 1960-70. Probably designed by either Jacob E. Bang or Per Lütken. Un-catalogued however.
Very ...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Midcentury Iron & Rattan Trivet Fish by Laurids Lonborg, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Sculptural trivet shaped like a stylized fish. It is executed in blackened iron and featuring a decorative and practical handle in rattan. Designed and made by Laurids Lønborg in Den...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Iron
Danish Modern Solid Teak Folding Bed / Breakfast Tray
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Versatile Danish modern folding teak bed / breakfast tray, circa 1980s. The tray can be used for breakfast in bed with the two foldable legs or as a regular serving tray with the leg...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Lotta Odelius for Sagaform Sweden Retro Teapot
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
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Dec 23, 2024, 8:07 PM (5 days ago)
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Sagaform Sweden ceramic teapot with lid features abstract geometric design in green and blue palette, inspired by 1950s S...
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Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Masterpiece Pitcher in Copper by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Important HK piece for Georg Jensen in Denmark. It is called Masterpiece and has been nicknamed 'The Pregnant Duck' pitcher. It was designed by the danish silversmith and architect H...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Copper
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Upsala Ekeby, Pitcher, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware small decorative pitcher designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions: 5.75” H x 3.5” W x 4.75” D
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
Celadon Green Earthenware Bowl & Plates, Nittsjö, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This collection comprises an elegant ensemble from Nittsjö, featuring exquisite celadon green dishes with a classic structure. Each element, from the grandeur of the large bowl to th...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Blue on Blue Cathrineholm Lotus Enamelware Bowl, Scandinavian Modern Kitchen
Located in Chicago, IL
Charming small Cathrineholm cereal bowl with blue on blue lotus design. Very good condition overall with one very small scratch and two nicks to base of interior, as shown in photos. Perfect for cereal, fruit a sauce or striking decor.
Cathrineholm was not a woman's name but was the factory based in Halden, Norway. It started as an iron works around 1827, before transitioning to the more modern enamelware in 1907. The most popular line, the midcentury "Magical Lotus" series was introduced in the 1960s. The factory eventually closed down around 1972.
The primary artist behind Cathrineholm’s lotus...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Enamel
Salt Shaker and Pepper Mill in Rosewood and Brass, circa 1960
Located in New York City, NY
Rosewood and Brass salt Shaker and Pepper Mill, Italy
Category
20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Vintage Raadvad Denmark Orange Bread Cutter, model 294, by Ove Larsen, 1970's
By Ove Larsen, Raadvad
Located in Lisboa, PT
This bread slicer, model 294, was designed by Ove Larsen and produced by Raadvad in Denmark, during the 1970s. It comes with the original orange lacquer. The bread slicer is fully fu...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Steel, Iron
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk "Odin" Service for Eight
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in New York, NY
Jens Quistgaard Odin for Dansk Silverware, 40 pieces creating service for 8. This service was manufactured in three different countries, Germany, Kore...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bertil Vallien Kosta Boda Minos Glass Vases, Sweden, 1984
Located in Bochum, NRW
Bertil Vallien Kosta Boda Minos Glass Vases, Sweden, 1984
Bertil Vallien's vases with a swelling body, and swirling white decor. It was traditionally mouth-blown, giving it a uniq...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Iceberg Still Mold Blown Crystal Vase 3825
Located in New York, NY
Tapio Wirkkala still-mold blown crystal "Iceberg" vase.
Hand Incised signature to underside: [Tapio Wirkkala 3825].
Measures 7¾ H × 8 W × 7 D in...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Swedish Modern Nils Landberg Orrefors Sommerso Smoked Grey Glass Large Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant smoked grey and clear sommerso glass vase. Designed by Nils Landberg and manufactured by Orrefors. Sweden, 1970s.
This hand blown glass va...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
Nils Lamberg for Orrefors Sommerso Grey and Clear Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Scandinavian Modern Sommerso Smoked Grey Tall Glass Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors
Elegant smoked grey and clear sommerso glass vase. Designed by Nils Landberg and manufactured ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
Gunnar Nylund Swedish 'ARO' Bowl in Blue Glazed Stoneware, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
Swedish mid-century stoneware ‘ARO’ bowl, designed by Gunnar Nylund. Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden, 1950s. Made from blue-glazed stoneware. Inscribed with producer’s mark to the un...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Green Crystal Glass Apple by Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors, Sweden, 1957
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning crystal glass apple by Ingeborg Lundin, tinted crispy green. The apple is an iconic piece, composed in 1955 and was first presented at H55 where it caused a sensation. The design is the epitome of Lundin’s pure, gracious style.
About Ingeborg Lundin:
Ingeborg Lundin was a Swedish glass artist, whose 1950s and 60s designs are among the most influential of that era. Lundin got her education at Konstfack in Stockholm and started working at Orrefors directly after her graduation in 1947. She stayed at Orrefors until 1971, redefining the art of glass design with her pure, gracious, sometimes ethereal creations. Ingeborg Lundin received the Lunning prize in 1954 and a gold medal at the Milano Triennale in 1957.
Literature: Svenskt glas...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
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.
...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Einar Luterkort - Lovely Green Art Deco Vase Relief, Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful ceramic vase in lovely Art Deco-style designed by Einar Luterkort, the vase is designed at Upsala Ekeby in the 1930s. It is 27 cm (10.8") high and about 15 cm (6") in di...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Large handcrafted candleholder by Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Handcrafted candleholder made my Norwegian ceramic artist Jossolini, aka Johanne Birkeland.
Jossolini is known for her unique statement pieces, that holds a strong presence in the r...
Category
2010s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Paavo Tynell, set of 1930's small tinned trays, Taito Oy, Finland
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Discover the exquisite charm of this rare set of 1930's tinned small decorative trays by Paavo Tynell, crafted by Taito Oy, Finland. Each piece is a testament to the unparalleled cra...
Category
Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Georg Jensen Etched Glasses, Partridge in a Pear Tree, Danish Modern
By Georg Jensen
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Georg Jensen set of 6 stemmed glasses features etched decor of "Partridge in Pear Tree", an abstract bird perched on top of a fruit tree, on clear glass background. Minimall...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver Dinner Plate Charger
Located in New York, NY
Cactus sterling silver dinner plate charger. Made by Georg Jensen in Copenhagen. Round well and sloping shoulder. Applied to rim are styl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Salt and Pepper Shakers from Denmark, 1960s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An unusual and finely crafted pair of salt and pepper shakers of tapering rectangular form attached to solid teak tapered squared handles.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Unique Stoneware Platter by Birger Kaipiainen for Arabia, Finland, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing, unique stoneware platter by Birger Kaipiainen. Beautiful composition with deep red poppy flowers with seeds in relief in the center and butteflies scattered on the petals.
...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Faience
Vintage Scandinavian Cubic Cigarette Table Lighter in Teak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Simplistically made cigar/cigarette table lighter in solid teak and chrome-plated metal. Made in Scandinavia during the 1960s from excess furni...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Blue Shark by Georg Jensen Stainless Steel Flatware Set Service 44 Pcs Matte.
By Georg Jensen
Located in Brussels, BE
Beautiful Svende Siune for Georg Jensen Blue Shark flatware set service, Georg Jensen, circa 1965, Denmark.
This is an original vintage edition...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Danish Modern Teak Puffer Fish Coaster Set by Ernst Henriksen
Located in San Diego, CA
A classic and very hard to find Danish modern teak puffer fish coaster set by Ernst Henriksen, circa 1960s. The set has eight coaster sections that are sec...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson pair of floor-standing ashtrays / planters, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A pair of floor-standing ashtrays, model C34, produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden, dating back to the 1950s–60s. These ashtrays feature a black metal frame with do...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Copper, Steel
Modernist Wood-Molded Lidded Glass Container, c1950s Finland
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic vintage lidded modernist glass container acquired from a famous architects home in Carmel, CA. Most of the items in this home were Scandinavian and were from the 1950/60s. ...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
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...
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Arne Jacobsen Ice Bucket Tongs Stelton Danish Modern Bar Set
Located in San Diego, CA
Cylinda-line ice bucket, tongs and small pouring pitcher bar set is made of the highest quality stainless steel. Designed by Arne Jacobsen and made in denmark. This is early producti...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Blue 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 32 cm (12.8") high. It´s in excellent condition, it is marked as 2nd quality because a small whi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Royal Copenhagen Model 684 Classic Blue Fluted Teapot.
Located in Lejre, DK
This teapot is model 684, which features the traditional, hand-painted blue design. The pattern is very characteristic of Royal Copenhagen’s blue-painted porcelain, known as "Blue Fl...
Category
1930s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Swedish Modern Wilhelm Kage Argenta Snake Vase, 1930's
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Uccle, BE
Snake Argenta vase, 1930’s
Marked with No. 1045 at the bottom
Stoneware and Silver
H22 x D22 cm
The Argenta collection, now emblematic with its green glaze and silver decorations, i...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
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...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
8 Ultima Thule Glasses Designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Rare
Located in Doraville, GA
A set of 8 "highball" or "beer" glasses designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala. The glass pattern is called Ultima Thule.
"The Iittala Ultima Thule...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Kay Bojesen Kitchenware "Plat de Menage" in Bangkok Teakwood, Denmark, 1960s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Odense, DK
Very rare complete set of "Plat de menage" tableware made at Kay Bojesens workshop in Copenhagen, Denmark in the 1960s. All items are designed by Kay Bojesen and were handmade form t...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Arne Jacobsen for a Michelsen Stainless Server Set Denmark Matte - a Set of 2
Located in Charleston, SC
A 1960’s modernist salad servers designed by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by A. Michelsen. AJ Cutlery designed by Arne Jacobsen for the Royal SAS Hotel in Copenhagen (c. 1957) Manufact...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
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 ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Faience
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Acorn Pattern Breakfast Spoon Service Mixed Set / 8
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An assembled sterling silver breakfast service, consisting of a pastry server, two jam spoons and five mocha spoons - a set of eight in the Classic acorn pattern.
Measure: One pasty server 6.5 in. L x 1 3/8 W
Five mocha spoons 3.75 in. L x .75 in. H. Initialed with a B on the verso.
Two jam spoons 4 3/8 in. L x 1 in. H
Designed by Johan Rodhe for Jensen and introduced in 1915, the Acorn pattern is iconic of the European Arts & Crafts movement of the early 1900s.
The mocha and jam spoons are showing the Georg Jensen, Denmark mark used circa 1933-1944. The pastry server is marked, USA Royal Danish International Silver...
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Early 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Brown Ceramic Teapot - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown teapot in ceramics with a lovely harfur glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, Sweden in the 1950s. The teapot is 21,5 cm high and in...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Colossal sterling silver bowl on foot
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen.
Colossal sterling silver bowl on a three-legged foot.
Designed in 1948.
Modernist and stylish Danish design. Model 980 A.
In perfect condition.
Measu...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Denby-Milnor Purple Mirage Champagne Coupes, S/6
By Swedish art glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Swedish Glass maker Denby-Milnor, a set of six Mid-Century Modern Coupes, in the Purple Mirage pattern, circa 1970s.
Designed for Champagne or desserts, this pattern was ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Maria Philippi for Soholm Denmark Ceramic Vessel, 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Soholm Pottery vessel by Maria Philippe in the 1960s. Stamped on the base. In excellent condition with no visible signs of wear.
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1960s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Cocktail Mixing Etched Glass Beaker Barware
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful and delicate finely etched Cocktail Mixing Etched Glass Beaker.
Sophisticated, stunning and luxurious art glass beaker.
Great addition to any barware for mixing cocktail or...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Danish Modern Solid Teak Butcher Block Lazy Suzan
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
solid teak rotating lazy Suzan, made in Denmark circa the 1970's nice and smooth rotation butcher block top.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden, 1953
By Edward Hald, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful graal vase by Edward Hald, crystal clear with nuances of green. Beautiful underwater motif of fish, where the layers of glass create a lively, wat...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Modern serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage serveware, ceramics, silver and glass created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, stoneware and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern serveware, ceramics, silver and glass made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, popular names associated with this style include Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund, Carl-Harry Stålhane, and Jens Quistgaard. 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $22 and tops out at $33,031 while the average work can sell for $500.
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