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Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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 

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

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
Collage of natural elements in solid pine frame by G. Tvermoes Denmark 1977
Located in København K, 84
In the artwork titled "Taberne" (The Losers), G. Tvermoes ventures into a realm where natural elements are transformed into symbols of resilience and introspection. Created in Denmar...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bone, Wood, Driftwood, Pine

Unique Ceramic - Abstract Blue Sculpture by Britt-Ingrid Persson Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely abstract ceramic sculpture made by Britt-Ingrid Persson at her own studio in Sweden in the 1970s. The sculpture is unsigned but there is no doubt that this one is made by Br...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Ceramic

Geometrical plaster Wall Relief no. 2 by Torsten Treutiger, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Wall Relief by Swedish painter and sculptor Torsten Treutiger made from plaster. Made by the artist ca 1950-60s. Expressive piece with geometrical and organic shapes and patterns. Go...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Plaster

Pair of Søholm Large Sculptural Ceramic Wall Sconces, 1960s Mid-century Denmark
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of large stylish Danish mid-century wall sconces. The wall lamps are made by the acknowledged pottery Søholm on Bornholm and the design is attributed to Noomi Backhausen & Poul Brandborg. The sconces consists of a large dish with a central circular disk. They are made of stoneware with a lovely structured surface. The core of the disk...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Metal

Unique Ceramic - Abstract Blue Sculpture by Britt-Ingrid Persson Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely abstract ceramic sculpture made by Britt-Ingrid Persson at her own studio in Sweden in the 1970s. The sculpture is unsigned but there is no doubt that this one is made by Br...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Ceramic

Lisa Larson - Appeletrad 'Tile', Gustavsberg - 1970 - 1980s
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: This tile of an apple tree by Lisa Larson is very rare. There exists a more common version of this tile which has a man and woman sitting in front of the tree, ...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Earthenware, Ceramic

Scandinavian Blue Glazed Owl Ceramic Relief by Svend Åage Jensen for Søholm
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage wall plaque abstract mid century ceramic wall hanging stoneware Blue glazed Owls relief designed by Sven Aage Jensen and manufactured by S...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Stoneware

Søholm Denmark Large Lamp Ceramic Wall Sconce Sculpture Danish Midcentury, 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large stylish Danish midcentury wall sconce. The lamp is made the acknowledged pottery Søholm on Bornholm and the design is attributed to Noomi Backhausen & Poul Brandborg. Made ca. ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Metal

Pair Søholm Sculptural Ceramic Lamp Wall Sconces Danish Design Mid-century 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of stylish Danish mid-century wall sconces. The wall lamps are made by the acknowledged pottery Søholm on Bornholm and the design is attributed to Noomi Backhausen & Poul Brandborg. The sconces consists of circular disks made of stoneware with a lovely structured surface. The core of the disk...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Metal

Ceramic Wall Decoration for Anonymous artist
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Ceramic wall decoration comprised of various sized ceramic shapes strung together with thin black wire each with a matte finish orange to black glaze. The three largest and irregular...
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1950s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Wall Sculpture Designed by Ulla Viotti, Sweden, ca 1960-70's
Located in Örebro, SE
Wall sculpture designed by Ulla Viotti, Sweden, ca 1960-70's. Signed. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use.
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Metal

Wall-Mounted Clay and Ceramic Still-Life Relief by Graveren, Norway, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wall-mounted clay and ceramic still-life relief fabricated at Graveren Sandnes (1852-1994) in Norway. Clean lines and soft colored glazing contrasting to...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Ceramic Wall Plaque w Birds & Flowers by Gabriel Keramik, Sweden 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic wall plaque fabricated by Gabriel Keramik, Sweden 1970s. Depicting a romantic / infantil motif of birds, butterflies & flowers.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Ceramic

Ceramic Wall Plaque by Ester Wallin for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Glazed ceramic wall plaque, made by Ester Wallin for Upsala Ekeby in the end of 1960s. Depicting a middle eastern male character in sharply defined face p...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Ceramic

Colorful Glazed Ceramic Bird Figures by Konrad Galaaen, Norway, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Group of 4 glazed ceramic birds designed by Konrad Galaaen (1923-2004) for Porsgrund Porselænsfabrik, Norway. Typical strong colors and patc...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Crazy Christmas Cat Wall Plaque by Tue Poulsen, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The stoneware crazy cat Christmas wall plaque was designed and made by Tue Poulsen in Denmark in 1979. This is number 437 of af limited run of 500. Measu...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Huge 21.7" Sculptural Sun Wall Sconce Beige by Brangstrup, Danish Ceramic, 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Huge mid-century Danish ceramic wall sconce from Brangstrup Stentøj. Made ca. 1970s. The wall sconce is bowl shaped and has incised stri...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Metal

Ego Stengods Mid Century Ceramic Wall Plaque of Blue Fish Sweden
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Blue fish embossed ceramic plate from the 1960s from the Ego Stengods workshops in Sweden. Very good condition.  
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Ceramic

Vintage Scandinavian Wall Mounted Key Holde in Stoneware, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual wall mounted key holder in stoneware. Decorated with impressions of diffrent keys. Designed and made by Ulla Lønow in Denmark circa 1970. Meas...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Stoneware

Wall Hanging Sculpture by Britt-Ingrid Persson, Sweden 1960s, Faces Helmet
Located in Stockholm, SE
A wall hanging sculpture made by Britt-Ingrid Persson at her own studio in Sweden in the 1960s of earthenware. The sculpture shall be mounted at the wal...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Ceramic

Brutalist Art Relief Cityscape in Wood by Scandinavian Dorrit Kahler
Located in London, GB
Skyline cityscape, a brutalist wall relief build in blocks of rough textured wood hand painted in black, white, orange & blue. It is made from the perspective of the waterfront river...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

Wall Relief in Solid Pine, Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1958
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Wall relief, designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, 1958. Originally a bench from the Lauttasaari church in Helsinki Finland, later made to be a relief. Pine wood. Metal bracket's on the bac...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Stig Lindberg - Tile - Gustavsberg - 1960
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: Stig Lindberg's work is famous for its fantasy-rich displays. There exist quite a lot of big tiles from his hand, this particular one is rather rare and cannot ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Earthenware, Ceramic, Stoneware

Bertil Vallien Unique and Monumental Wall Sculpture in Glass and Wood, 1966
Located in Skanninge, SE
A very important early work by Bertil Vallien b. 1938. Unique and monumental wall sculpture, hand painted and contour sawn wood. Made in Sweden 1966. One of a kind! The sculpture is depicting fishes in the water. It was commissioned by an optician in 1966. That is why the eyes are made of oval glass mirrors. They are also hiding the holes where you screw the sculpture to the wall. The sculpture would be great in a fish restaurant or in an indoor pool area. It will certainly make a statement wherever it will hang! A photograph depicting the artist in front of the sculpture is included (see image)! Fully signed and dated 1966 (see image). The sculpture is in 3 parts. The upper part is in one piece. The lower part is in 2 pieces. There are no problems hanging this on the wall. It is heavy but not that heavy. Measurements: The upper part, Lenght 226cm, height 68cm, 7cm deep. The lower part, Lenght 245cm, height 75cm, 7cm deep. As mounted as in the pictures: length 304cm, height 120cm. Total length if one put these pieces after one another, circa 475cm. You can put this sculpture on the wall with different combinations and variations. In 2017 Flint Institute of Arts in Michigan bought the "One million Dollar Boat". They paid one million dollars for the mixed media sculpture "Passage" made by Bertil Vallien. BERTIL VALLIEN EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES 1963 - ongoing Freelance designer for Kosta Boda glassworks, Sweden 1963 - ongoing Independent artist/designer 1961-63 Studies in USA and Mexico 1961 University of Art and Design, Stockholm, Sweden PUBLIC COLLECTIONS (SELECTION) Victoria and Albert Museum, London, England Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY, USA HM de Young Museum, San Francisco, USA Yokohama Art Museum. San Francisco, USA Imagine Museum, FL, USA The State Hermitage museum, St. Petersburg, Russia Düsseldorf Museum of Fine Arts, Düsseldorf, Germany Museum of Arts and Design, NY, USA The Art Institute, Chicago, USA National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden VIDA Museum, Sweden, permanent wing Everson Museum, NY, USA Museum of Fine Art, Boston, USA National Museum of Art, Tokyo, Japan Microsoft Art Collection, Seattle, Wa, USA JB Speed Art Museum, Louisville, USA The Prescott Collection at Pacific First Centre, Seattle, USA Detroit Art Institute, Detroit Il, USA Yokohama Art Museum, Yokohama, Japan The Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, Australia Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, Hamburg, Germany Mint Museum of Art and Design, Charlotte, NC, USA Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, Ohio, USA Museo del Vidrio, Monterrey, Mexico Musée des Art and Design, The Louvre, Paris, France The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Montreal, Canada Rockford Museum of Art, Rockford, IL, USA Microsoft Art Collection, Seattle, USA National Museum, Edinburgh, UK Flint Institute of Art, Flint, MI, USA AWARDS (SELECTED) Prince Eugen´s medal for outstanding achievement in art, conferred by the King of Sweden (1998) Gold medal, Royal Academy of Science, Stockholm, Sweden (2005) GAS Visionary Award (2020) Honorary doctorate, Växjö University, Sweden (2002) Artist of the future Award, Imagine Museum, FL, USA (2020) Visionaries Award, Museum of Arts and Design, NY, USA (2001) Medal for exhibition “Nine Rooms” at the 13th Biennale in Venice given by Instituto Veneto di Scienze ed Arti (2012) Young American award, Museum of Arts and Design, NY, USA (1961) Award in recognition of the promotion of Glass Art in the world, Museo del Vidrio Monterey, Mexico (2004) The Libensky Award, Seattle, WA, USA (2008) The Wilson Award, GAS, New Orleans, USA (2005) Urban Glass Award for >>Outstanding Achievement in Glass<< NY, USA (1998) Zweiter Coburger Glaspreis, Coburg, Germany (1985) BIBLIOGRAPHY (SELECTION) 2020 Ytspänning, Galleri Glas, Stockholm, Sweden 2020 Drawings, Ceramics, Glass, Staffan Bengtsson, Kosta förlag, Sweden 2012 Bertil Vallien, Nine Rooms, Publisher Marsilio, Italy 2008 Staven, Gunnar Lindqvist, Kamras/ Kamras förlag 2007 Transperent Bounaries, Ulla-Britt Edberg, Carlsson Bokförlag, Stockholm 2006 Vallien, Gunnar Lindquist, Carlsson Bokförlag, Stockholm 2002 Somna Vakna, Matthew Kangas, University of Washington Press, London 2002 Fiat Lux, Johan Unger Gunnar Lindquist, Carlsson Bokförlag 1998 Glass eats light, Gunnar Lindquist, Carlsson Bokförlag 1997 Headbook, Niclas Rådström, Publisher, Kamras/Kamras 1995 Anod, Peter Nilsson, Nordstedts förlag, Sweden 1990 Bertil Vallien, Gunnar Lindqvist, Carlson Bokförlag 1983 Sandcast, Ulf Thomas Moberg, Moberg Publisher EXHIBITIONS (SELECTION) 2020 Ytspänning, Galleri Glas, Stockholm, Sweden 2020 Vida Museum, Öland, Sweden 2019 Habatat gallery, Detroit, USA 2019 Schantz Gallery, Stockbridge-MA, USA 2018 Leger Gallery, Malmö, Sweden 2017 Gallery Schantz, Stockbridge, MA, USA 2017 Art Miami, Schantz gallery, Miami FL, USA 2017 Spritmuseet, Stockholm, Sweden 2016 Hawk Gallery, Columbus. OH, USA. 2016 Galleri Thomassen, Göteborg, Sweden 2016 Millesgården, Stockholm, Glasstress, Sweden 2016 Edsvik Konsthall, Edsvik, Sweden 2016 SOFA, Navy pier Chicago IL- USA 2015 Galleri Berengo, Muranoi, Italien 2014 Palazzo Guinigi, Lucca, Italien 2013 Gallerie Azur, Spa, Belgien 2011 Marina Barovier Galleria, Venedig, Italien 2011 Hawk Galleries, Columbus, OH, USA 2009 Imago Gallery, Palm Springs. CA. USA 2008 Etienne gallery.Oisterwijk, The Netherlands 2007 Heller Gallery, NYC, USA 2007 Rockford Art Museum, Rockford, Il, USA 2006 Prince Eugen´s Waldermarsudde, Stockholm, Sweden 2005 Landkrona Konsthall, Landskrona, Sweden 2005 Röhsska Museet, Gothenburg, Sweden 2004 Museo del Vidrio, Monterrey, Mexico 2003 Rockford Art Museum, IL, USA 2003 Glass Museum, International Centre for Contemporary Art, Tacoma, USA 2002 Cellier de Clairvaux, Dijon, France 2002 >>In Transit<< Gävle Museum 2002 Eremitaget, St. Petersburg, Ryssland 2002 The state Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia 2002 Konstindustrimuseet, Oslo, Norway 2001 Riihiimäki Museum, Finland 2000 Traver gallery, Seattle, WA, USA 1999 Museum of Contemporary Art, Warsaw, Poland 1999 Eretz Israel Museum, Tel Aviv, Israel 1998 Traver Gallery, Seattle, WA, USA 1998 The Bullseye Gallery Portland, OR, USA 1998 Museum of History, Stockholm, Sweden 1997 Museum of Arts, Indianapolis, USA 1997 Museum of Arts and Design, NY, USA 1969 Palazzo Ducale, Venice, Italy PERFORMANCE 2012,18,19, 20 Rainshower, Kosta glassworks, Sweden 2007 Diamonds and Ashes, Music: Tomidas, Midnight session at Åfors glass...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Glass, Wood

1963 Bengt Berglund Porcelain Enamel Abstract Wall Hanging
Located in Garnerville, NY
Bengt Berglund for Gustavsberg, Sweden enamel wall hanging. Signed and dated on reverse, Gustavsberg 63 and front lower left corner. Green backgrou...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Metal, Enamel, Steel

Collage of natural elements in solid pine frame by G. Tvermoes Denmark 1977
Located in København K, 84
In the artwork titled "Taberne" (The Losers), G. Tvermoes ventures into a realm where natural elements are transformed into symbols of resilience and introspection. Created in Denmar...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bone, Wood, Driftwood, Pine

Nittsjö Wall Plaque Decorated with Birds, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nittsjö wall plaque decorated with birds, 1960s. In very good condition. Stamped. Measures: 31 x 11 cm.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Ceramic

Hilkka Saynajarvi for Arabia , Unique Glazed Ceramic Wall plaque
Located in Buffalo, NY
Hilkka Säynäjärvi for Arabia. Unique glazed ceramic wall plaque. Beautiful glaze in blue and green shades, 1960s. Measures: 28 x 23 cm. 1 1" x 9" In very good condition Stamped.
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Geometrical plaster Wall Relief no. 2 by Torsten Treutiger, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Wall Relief by Swedish painter and sculptor Torsten Treutiger made from plaster. Made by the artist ca 1950-60s. Expressive piece with geometrical and organic shapes and patterns. Go...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Plaster

Geometrical plaster Wall Relief no. 1 by Torsten Treutiger, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Wall Relief by Swedish painter and sculptor Torsten Treutiger made from plaster. Made by the artist ca 1950-60s. Expressive piece with geometrical and organic shapes and patterns. Go...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Plaster

Sculptural Kukkii Shelf in Black Stained Oak by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Fiskars, FI
Kukkii (blooms) is a unique collection of slender-stemmed, wooden flowers and plants which, variously grouped, capture the moment of calm and freedom sometimes experienced in nature....
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2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Oak

Wall Mounted Glass Parable designed by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
Located in Antwerp, BE
A nice decorative relief faceted and frosted glass wall plate, designed by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Dimensions: 31 x 31 cm. Makers marks include artist's signature, the date as ...
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1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Sheet Metal

Sixteen Birch Wall Panels Model "Ply", Jouko Kärkkäinen, Late 20th Century
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Wall panels model "Ply", (16 pieces sold separately) designed by Jouko Kärkkäinen, manufactured by HKT Korhonen Oy, Late 20th Century. Delicate birch veneer. Marked. Beautiful design...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Birch

A Unique Ceramic Sculpture - Abstract Face by Britt-Ingrid Persson Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely ceramic sculpture made by Britt-Ingrid Persson at her own studio in Sweden in the 1970s. It is 26 cm (10.4") tall and in excellent condition, since it is hand made by her, y...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Ceramic

Piet Hein,  Wall Plate,  Royal Copenhagen - 1958
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product description:  Piet Hein was a polymath from Copenhagen, he was a mathmatician, poet, designer, writer and inventor. During the second world war he joined the resistance in D...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Faience, Ceramic

Modernist Wall Relief by Fred Leyman, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking wall relief by Fred Leyman, with an abstract, graphic pattern in plaster. Mounted in a rustic pine frame.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Plaster, Wood

Piet Hein, Wall Plate, Royal Copenhagen, 1948
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product description:  Piet Hein was a polymath from Copenhagen, he was a mathmatician, poet, designer, writer and inventor. During the second world war he joined the resistance in D...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Faience, Ceramic

Ceramic Relief Tile Designed by Aimo Nietosvuori for JIE Gantofta, 1970s Sweden
Located in Antwerp, BE
This beautiful wall plaque with autumn leaves is made of molded stoneware and glazed.Designed by Aimo Nietosvuori for JIE Gantofta. Finnish designer who moved to Sweden. In the begin...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Ceramic

Wall Sculpture in Forged Iron Designed by Jörgen Larsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wall sculpture designed by Jörgen Larsen, Denmark. 1970's. Forged iron. Measurements: L: 182 cm/ 5' 11 1/2'' H: 84 cm/ 33 1/2'' D: 14 cm/ 5 1/2''
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Iron

Pair of Ceramic Wall Plaques by Ulla Winblad, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of hand thrown ceramic wall plaques by Ulla Winblad for Alingsås Keramik, Sweden, 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Ceramic

Swedish Glazed Stoneware Plaques, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Swedish ceramists. Limited edition Wall hung plaques in glazed stoneware. Motifs: working women. Measures: 18.5/17.5 cm. Both in very good condition. Sta...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Stoneware

Vintage Glass Wall Mounted Plate by Bjorn Winblad for Rosenthal, 1986
Located in Antwerp, BE
A nice decorative relief faceted and frosted glass wall plate, designed by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. The glass plates have the original metal back to hang on the wall. signed. Di...
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1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Piet Hein - Wall plate - Royal Copenhagen - 1958
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description:  Piet Hein was a polymath from Copenhagen, he was a mathmatician, poet, designer, writer and inventor. During the second world war he joined the resistance in De...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Faience, Ceramic

Zodiac Capricon Ceramic Wall Plaque by Vallis for Gabriel Sweden
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ceramic wall plaque decorated with blue glaze. It depicts the Zodiac sign: The Capricon. Designed by Vallis and made at Gabriel Ceramic Studio in Sweden during the 1970s. Measurement...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

The Sun Chariot, Danish Ceramic Wall Plaque by Ejvind Nielsen, 1970
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A depiction of The Bronze Age “Sun Chariot” – a very important Danish cultural icon, held in the National Museum of Denmark and even printed to the front side of the most valuable money note we have in Denmark. The Sun Chariot was found in Trundholm Denmark in 1902. It is executed in bronze and gold and dates from 1400 b.c. The ceramic illustration by the danish ceramist Ejvind Nielsen...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Ceramic

Vintage Rare Scandinavian Craft Geometric Trivets by Kaija Aarikka
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Large 11 1/4 x 6 in. Medium 7 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. Small 5 3/8 x 5 3/8 in. An ingenious and unusual wooden and metal wire rod trivet from the Finnish designer Kaija Aarikka. The Aarikka design house is over 50 years old, started in 1954 by Kaija Aarikka who, as a textile design student, was unable to find suitably attractive buttons for a suit she had created for a final assignment. She decided to carve her own - and was surprised that her five buttons turned out to be the star of the day. That same year she and her husband founded their company, called Aarikka Oy, and opened their first sales outlet in Helsinki. In the ensuing years the company has focused on creating unique decorative and household designs showcasing local Finnish materials - which entails quite a bit of birch wood. The wooden circles are echoed by the circular wire loops at the end of each row of rings. The construction allows it to be slightly flexible but quite sturdy, while the open loops allow air to circulate under the pot. The wires can be rotated. The Aarikka Finland...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Steel

Wall Sculpture Art Work by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen from the 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Ebonised metal abstract art work with blue and red glass elements. Created in the 1960s by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Piet Hein,  Wall Plate,  Royal Copenhagen, 1941
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product description:  Piet Hein was a polymath from Copenhagen, he was a mathmatician, poet, designer, writer and inventor. During the second world war he joined the resistance in D...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Faience, Ceramic

Piet Hein - Wall plate - Royal Copenhagen - 1959
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description:  Piet Hein was a polymath from Copenhagen, he was a mathmatician, poet, designer, writer and inventor. During the second world war he joined the resistance in D...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Faience, Ceramic

Unique Stoneware Mask by Bengt Berglund, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking, unique stoneware wall mask by Bengt Berglund. Abstract face form with a gilded top and enigmatic embossed pattern of letters.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

1960s Jointed Wood Monkey on Exercise Rope Style Bojesen Denmark
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Hanging Toy Wood Monkey Figure articulating joints Red Plastic Balance Unsigned. In the manner of Kay Bojesen Denmark 7 H x 2.5 W x 1 D Monkey is 3.75 tall Original Unrestor...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Plastic, Wood

Piet Hein,  Wall Plate,  Royal Copenhagen, 1948
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product description:  Piet Hein was a polymath from Copenhagen, he was a mathmatician, poet, designer, writer and inventor. During the second world war he joined the resistance in D...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Faience, Ceramic, Earthenware

Sculptural Kukkii Shelf in Walnut by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Fiskars, FI
Kukkii (blooms) is a unique collection of slender-stemmed, wooden flowers and plants which, variously grouped, capture the moment of calm and freedom sometimes experienced in nature....
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2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Walnut

Wooden Architectural "Wolkenkratzer" Model by Möller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Skyscraper model believed to be an artist's representation of a building designed by the Danish architectural firm, C.F. Möller, who have been around ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

Sculptural Kukkii Shelf in Walnut by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Fiskars, FI
Kukkii (blooms) is a unique collection of slender-stemmed, wooden flowers and plants which, variously grouped, capture the moment of calm and freedom sometimes experienced in nature....
Category

2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Wall Sculpture Designed by Ulla Viotti, Sweden, 1980s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wall sculpture designed by Ulla Viotti, Sweden, 1980s Stoneware. Dimensions: H: 68 cm/ 2' 2" W: 63 cm/ 2'
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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Stoneware

Self Portrait by Michael Schilkin for Arabia, 1930s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A simple plaque in ceramic in rich brown glaze, of the artist himself.
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1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Ceramic

Sculptural Kukkii Shelf in Black Stained Oak by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Fiskars, FI
Kukkii (blooms) is a unique collection of slender-stemmed, wooden flowers and plants which, variously grouped, capture the moment of calm and freedom sometimes experienced in nature....
Category

2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Sculptural Kukkii Shelf in Black Stained Oak by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Fiskars, FI
Kukkii (blooms) is a unique collection of slender-stemmed, wooden flowers and plants which, variously grouped, capture the moment of calm and freedom sometimes experienced in nature....
Category

2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Sculptural Kukkii Shelf in Walnut by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Fiskars, FI
KUKKII (blooms) is a unique collection of slender-stemmed, wooden flowers and plants which, variously grouped, capture the moment of calm and freedom sometimes experienced in nature....
Category

2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Wall Sculpture by Elli Hemberg, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wall sculpture by Elli Hemberg, Sweden. 1960s. Painted wood. Unique. Dimensions: H: 38 cm/ 15'' L: 118 cm/ 46 1/2''
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Modern wall-mounted sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern wall-mounted sculptures 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 wall-mounted sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, case pieces and storage cabinets, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern wall-mounted sculptures 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 wall-mounted sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Antrei Hartikainen, Søholm Stentøj, Annikki Hovisaari, and Arabia. 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 wall-mounted sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $110 and tops out at $26,900 while the average work can sell for $832.

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