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Decorative Objects For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: French Provincial
Early 20th C Tall French Green Handled Ceramic Vessel
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this large amphora-shaped vase dates from approximately 1910. Glazed in traditional French colors with warm brown glaze at the base and green glaze on the handles an...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Early XL 1950s Arne Tjomsland Teak Polar Bear Sculpture Norway Mid-Century
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very rare early version of the LARGE (full grown) Polar Bear Sculpture by Arne Tjomsland, who was a Norwegian sculptor in the Scandinavian modern golden age...
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1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

Bronze Jewelry boxes by Just Andersen
Located in Long Island City, NY
A patinated bronze jewelry box by Just Andersen. Denmark, Circa 1930th. Stamped and numbered. Excellent vintage condition.
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

French Copper Pot
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A sizable antique copper pot, equipped with a forged iron handle that can be used to suspend the vessel over a fire. The pot has a hammered exterior that g...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Iron

Danish Modern Sorgenfri Floral Decor White Striped Ceramic Vase, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish midcentury ceramic vase with floral relief ornaments on front and back on the unglazed brick red body. Shiny white broad lined glaze on sides and top. A Scandinavian piece wit...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware

Stunning Art Deco Vase by Vicke Lindstrand. Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and rare Art Deco / Swedish Grace earthenware vase with amazing decor depicting two female nude figures, each seated and with one arm resting on a knee. Made by Vicke Li...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware, Ceramic

Set of Decorative Stoneware "Owl" Candle Lamps made at Søholm, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful pair of hand made candle lamps by Joseph Simon made at Søholm Pottery in Denmark in the 1960s. The lamps are made from hand decorated glazed stoneware. They can be used standing or hung at the wall. Joseph Simon worked at Søholm for a short period in the late 1960s and is known for his whimsical animal figures. This set of candle holders are probably one of a kind. The Søholm Pottery on the small island of Bornholm in Denmark was established in 1836 and closed in 1996. They were one of Denmarks finest ceramics workshops. With traditional names such as "Søholm", "Michael Andersen" and "Hjorth's Keramik", Bornholm has managed to place itself heavily on the Danish map within ceramics and handicrafts. Just like Japanese ceramics, Bornholm ceramics...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Handpainted Crab Terrine by Michel Caugant for Herberstein, Portugal
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Handpainted crab terrine by Michel Caugant dating from the 1950s. Michel Caugant was the son of a French pâté maker, he designed terrines for his father's factory. The terrine was m...
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1950s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Scandinavian Modern Brown Stoneware Floor Vase by Arthur Andersson, Wallåkra
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A large and magnificent Scandinavian modern brown salt-glazed stoneware vase by Arthur Andersson with horizontal patterns of zig zags and striations relief decor. Inside glazed. Insi...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Vintage IKEA Ceramic Vase, 1980s, Scandinavian Design
By IKEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceramic vase produced by IKEA during the 1980s, reflecting the company’s interest in expressive Scandinavian forms and colour-focused design. The vase is defined by its round, flatte...
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden, 1953
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 Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

French Provincial 19th Century Glazed Pottery Pouring Jug with Two Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial glazed pottery pouring jug from the 19th century, with single spout, two handles and great rustic character. Created in southern France during the 19th century, t...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

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 Scandinavian Modern Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge in a round form. Decorated with a graphic zigzag pattern. Lovely attention to detail. “Argenta” was introduced at the Stockholm exhi...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Antique French Glazed Terracotta Water Spout Jug - Authentic Southern France
Located in London, GB
Antique French Glazed Terracotta Water Spout Jug - Authentic Southern France This rare antique French glazed terracotta water spout handle jug is a unique and authentic piece from ...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Blue Stoneware Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Designed by Gertrud Lönegren. This studio piece was created at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41. Swedish Grace. Great condition. Impr...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Iittala Alvar Aalto Arango Art Glass Sculptural Flower Savoy Vase Scandinavian
Located in Miami, FL
Scandinavian Modern sculptural Arango clear art glass savoy vase designed by Alvar Aalto for Iittala, made in Finland. This is a beautiful handmade iconic piece from the 1990s. Foil...
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1990s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Scandinavian Grey Glazed Studio Pottery Vase, 20th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish vintage Scandinavian Studio Pottery vase of rounded bulbous shape attributed to Gunnar Nylund. The rounded stoneware vase has a c...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Pewter Jar from GAB, Sweden, 1930
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant pewter jar from GAB, in a strict cylinder form with a pattern of stripes. Nice even patina.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

19th Century French Glazed Confit Pot in Yellow Ochre
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This antique French confit pot dates from Mid-19th Century. As found in southwest France, these pots were originally used for storing preserves. Nowadays they can been seen standing ...
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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Large French Polychromed Ceramic Rooster in the Manner of Choisy-le-Roi
Located in San Francisco, CA
the majestic rooster with turned head and direct gaze below a proud comb all above a robust body of well-delineated plumage with feet firmly planted in a grassy ground; covered overa...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

"Lille Abe På Strøget" Made In Teak By Kay Bojesen For Mads Nørgaard
Located in Lejre, DK
"Lille Abe på Strøget" is a special edition of Kay Bojesen's iconic monkey, crafted in teak wood. This version was created in collaboration with Danish designer Mads Nørgaard, known ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Modern Cut Crystal Vase, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A cut crystal torpedo shaped vase presumably from either Kosta Boda or Orrefors. It features diffrent techniques most prominent the mix of vertical ribbings and geometric patterns. I...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Carl-Harry Stålhane Hand-Painted Stoneware Vase for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1976
Located in Karis, Nyland
Hand-thrown and hand-painted stoneware vase from Rörstrand’s art department (Drejargruppen), created by Swedish master ceramist Carl-Harry Stålhane in 1976. The tall, flared form is ...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Svend Hammershøi Box in Black & White Ash Glaze. Herman A Kähler, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A small and beautiful Art Deco lidded box with amazing black and white glaze. Designed by Svend Hammershøi and made by Herm A. Kähler, Denmark, 1930s. Excellent condition. Signed w...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Blue Eggshaped Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden 1964
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful egg-shaped stoneware vase with amazing blue hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1964. Great condition...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Small Dahl Jensen Crackle Glazed Bowl. Copenhagen, Denmark, 1930s. Green Gold.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Dahl Jensen crackle glazed bowl with hand painted flowers and gilded banding on the rim. Designed by Jens Peter Dahl Jensen. Made in Cop...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Fleurs Des Siècles Enamel Flower Bouquet by Jane Hutcheson for Gorham
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial style arrangement of enamel flowers, "Fleurs Des Siecles" By Jane Hutcheson for Gotham Portugal, Circa 1970s Enamel flowers, in a porcelain container ...
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1970s Portuguese French Provincial Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Signed Largest Teak Articulated Monkey by Kay Bojesen, Denmark ca. 1952
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare Iconic vintage largest articulated monkey designed by Kay Bojesen, Denmark, 1952. Teak and limba. Articulated joints, head, arms, legs. Can be hung by hands and feet on a shelf ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

Lovely Green and Black Art Deco Vase by Ilse Claesson, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase designed by Ilse Claesson in the 1930s at Rörstrand, Sweden. It is 16 cm high and in very good condition except from some craquelure in the glaze because of the age.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Small Twirling Bird Polished Wood Sculpture by Jakob Hermann for Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
Unique rotating wooden birds, created in the 1950s by the Danish furniture designer and true artist, Jacob Hermann and now being manufactured by Warm Nordic. The Danish-manufactured Twirling Birds...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Large Gunnar Nylund Sage Green Stoneware Plate, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Muted sage olive green stoneware plate with ribbed diagonal edges under the matte glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand’s Ritzi line. Stamped under base. Great vintage cond...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware

French Welded Metal Robin Sculpture, 1950s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A charming mid-century handcrafted welded-metal sculpture depicting a robin, made in France circa 1950. This exquisite piece showcases artisanal skill with hand-cut and hand-shaped e...
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1950s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Modern Faience jar by Hans Hedberg, Biot, France
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely jar by Hans Hedberg, made in faience in thick quality. Plump, egg-shaped form with a lid with oval indentures. Butter-colored glaze with lichen-like flecks giving an organic e...
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1970s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Faience

Large Brown Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1963
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing brown hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1963. Great condition. Incised...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Cast Iron & Brass Eight Candlestick Candelabra
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Jens Harald Quistgaard Cast Iron & Brass 8 Arm Candle Holder, Circa 1960. Featuring a balanced, curved enameled black cast iron open candlestick form base, with varied height can...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Iron

Bretton Oak and Walnut Milliners Hat Form
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Bretton Oak and Walnut Milliners Hat Form This is the Hat Block of a French Lace Cap much worn in the Bretton Region of France it is a superbly smooth shape and very attractive piec...
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19th Century French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Candelabra in Brass & Metal Gunnar Ander Ystad Metall Sweden
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Swedish Modernist candle holders by Gunnar Ander. Produced by Ystad-Metall, located in the town of Ystad in Sweden. Stylised flowers in brass on 6 asymmetrical steel arms painted i...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Vintage Amber Glass 20 L Bottle Demijohns Lady Jeanne or Carboy
Located in Labrit, Landes
Dame Jeanne or carboy vintage glass bottle demijohn Irregularities in the glass and marks of use that give it all its charm. Amber color. 5.28 US gallon or 20 L Very good condition. ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Danish Modern Solid Teak Hand-Carved Duck Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical hand-carved duck sculpture in solid teak unsigned, circa 1960s.
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20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

Vase ovoïde Poterie d'Accolay en céramique Marron Bleu France vintage 1960
Located in London, England
Vase dinosaures de la poterie d'Accolay de grande taille, il mesure 40 cm de hauteur et 22 cm de diamètre. Etat superbe spectaculaire de part sa taille et ses couleurs, qui attirent ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Modernist Pewter Vase from Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1948
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant pewter vase from Svenskt Tenn, in a clean, tapering form. Decor of stripes around the rim.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Unique Figurative Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand 1943 - Scandinavian
Located in Stockholm, SE
A unique hand painted bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in 1943, it is 37,5 cm (15") in diameter and about 5 cm (2") high. The bowl is in excellent condition except f...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Powder Blue Crackle Glazed Porcelain Vase Thorkild Olsen Royal Copenhagen #2491
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Powder blue Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed porcelain vase with gilded banding Notable, well defined dark crackle exterior Designed by Thorkild Olsen Circa 1954 Stamped and numbered...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Danish Modern Royal Copenhagen Blanc De Chine Porcelain Bowl 1939 Hans H. Hansen
By Hans Hansen, Hans H. Hansen, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Miami, FL
Lovely Blanc de Chine Porcelain decorative bowl by Hans Henrik Hansen -1894-1965 - Denmark for Royal Copenhagen. With an Art Deco sensibility, it is unique, ele...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Mid-Century Stoneware Globe Vase by Nils Allan Johannesson, Sweden, 1960s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful brown Mid-century stoneware globe vase. Made by Nils Allan Johannesson in his studio in Barsebäckshamn, Sweden, 1960s. Great condition. No chips, cracks or crazing. Imp...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 3 Miniature Stoneware Vases by Arthur Andersson, Wallakra, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of three beautiful stoneware vases with amazing glaze. Made by Arthur Andersson for Wallakra, Sweden, 1950s Great condition. Arthur Andersson was one of Sweden’s leading ce...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Bronze Art Deco Vase by SVM Handarbete, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze vase with amazing patina. Made by SVM, Svenska Metallverken AB, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition, with only a few light scratches. Stamped 'HANDARBETE' ...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Swedish Hammered Copper Jardiniere Planter, circa 1900s
By Copper Craft
Located in Bromma, SE
Early 20th century Swedish hand-crafted Hammered Copper Pot Jardiniere Planter with iron handles. This heavy duty jardiniere planter was originally a fish poacher or poissoniere. It ...
Category

20th Century Swedish French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Aluminia, Tenera flacon in earthenware. Model 2918. Approx. 1960.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Aluminia, Tenera flacon in earthenware. Model 2918. Approx. 1960. First factory quality. In excellent condition. Marked. Dimensions: H 12.3 x D 9.0 cm.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Glass Sculpture, Limited Edition By Göran Wärff For Kosta Boda
Located in Lejre, DK
This glass sculpture, a limited edition piece by Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda, is a striking example of contemporary art glass. Crafted from f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Hans Hedberg Brown Stoneware Egg Sculpture, Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
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...
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1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Blue Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Scandinavian Modern ceramic vase with amazing glaze. Designed by Eva Jancke-Björk for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s. Excellent condition. Makers marks on base of vase. Eva...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Gnosjö, Candlesticks, Brass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass candlesticks designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Holds .5” diameter candles.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Lidded Pewter Jar A605 - Nils Fougstedt 1931 - Firma Svenskt Tenn, Stockholm
Located in Stockholm, SE
A wonderful lidded jar designed by Nils Fougstedt for Firma Svenskt Tenn in Stockholm and made in 1931. The jar features scenes from the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve, and the animals...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Midcentury Brutalist Bronze TRIPOD Candleholder by Michael Harjes, Germany 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Brutalist candleholder Origin: Germany Design producer: Michael Harjes Material: bronze Decade: 1960s Description: This original vintage candleholder, was produced in the 1960s in Germany. Designed and executed by Michael Harjes, Germany. It is made of solid bronze, and has a lovely patination due to the age of about 60 years. It is a high quality handmade blacksmith work with a fantastic surface structure and sculptural Brutalist optic. With its original formed shape, it can hold 3 candles...
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Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. Incised signature "NYLUND" and makers mark "R" for Rör...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Arthur Percy, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Arthur Percy and produced by Gefle, Sweden, 1930s. Dimensions: 5.375” H x 5” diameter
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Large Henning Koppel Teak Bowl for Georg Jensen, 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Large Henning Koppel staved teak bowl for Georg Jensen. Signed, Denmark, 1950s.
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

Antique French Majolica Jardinière Onnaing Tiger Monkey Jungle Cache Pot Planter
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Majolica Jardinière Onnaing Tiger Monkey Jungle Cache Pot Planter. Direct from France, a gorgeous 19th century antique French majolica jardinière or cache pot! The ca...
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Antique and Vintage Decorative Objects for Sale: Find Vases, Bowls, Boxes and Clocks on 1stDibs

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

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