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Decorative Objects For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Sheraton
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...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

1960s Metallic Enamel Aqua Bowl by Emalox of Norway
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Emalox  Aqua Aluminum Enamel Bowl Dish Made in Norway MCM 2.25 h x 6 diameter Preowned vintage condition Refer to images
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Enamel

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Vintage Mid-Century Patinated Bowl, GAB, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant 1930s bronze decorative bowl, in a low, bulging form. Oil-patinated in varying nuances of green. GAB was founded in Stockholm in 1867 and was an important influence on the S...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

A pair of extra large glass vases by Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of extra large hand blown glass vases by Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Denmark , Circa 1960th. One vases signed and dated. Dimensions : H 15.75" x 12.5" x 11". (H 15.25" x 12.5" ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Collection of Decanter and Bowls in Brass Pierre Forsell Skultuna, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful, sculptured brass Decanter and bowls made from solid brass. These ones were manufactured in Sweden at Skultuna and Designed by Pierre Forssell. There are one decanter and 1...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Berndt Friberg Miniature Vase Stoneware Yellow Glaze Gustavsberg Sweden 1960s
Located in Basel, BS
Berndt Friberg miniature vase in a beautiful yellow-green hares fur glaze, hand-crafted at his studio at Gustavsberg factory in the 1960s. Height: 5.5 cm Diameter: 4 cm Excellent c...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

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 Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Vintage Hand Signed White 3030 Iittala Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase
Located in Krefeld, DE
Hand signed Alvar Aalto vase 3030 Savoy for Iittala made in Finland. Nice vintage condition with some scratches at the base and small chips at th...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Scandinavian Glass Art Vase Known as "May" by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda, 1980s
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A rather large and very beautiful vintage art glass vase, known as "May" handmade and signed by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda, Sweden, in perfect condition. This vase is simple in shap...
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

1950s Ceramic vase by Gunnar Nylund
Located in New York, NY
1950s Ceramic vase model ARL by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden. In a good condition. Dimensions: H 8 in. x W 3 in. x D 3 in.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Axel Salto Unique Danish vase, in the manner of Salto. Royal Copenhagen
Located in Forest, BE
Unique vase made by or in the manner of Axel Salto. Beautiful glaze and details. There's various shades of brown and greens. Will fit any interiors, a true beauty. Axel Johannes ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

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.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Kosta Boda Bertil Vallien Volcano Series Mini Object Vase, Double Bubble 48136
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite mini object vase is a standout piece from Bertil Vallien's iconic Volcano series, designed in 1981. The unique double bubble shape is enhanced by the stunning iridesce...
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Luster, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Orrefors Swedish Ribbed Glass Anemone Vase
Located in New York, NY
Orrefors curved ribbed crystal anemone vase with large open rim that opens out to highlight the flowers within. Sweden, late 20th Century.
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Set of 3 Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vases for Rosenthal
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of 3 original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vases for Rosenthal. Great condition. Marked 'Rosenthal' 'Studio Linie' and 'Germany'. Measurements Large: 19,5 cm x 12,...
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Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge in a conical form with a wide brim. Decorated with fish in different sizes, chasing each other, surrounded by bubbles. Lovely atten...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Large Creme Floor Vase - Höganäs Andersson & Johansson - Erik Ivarsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large creme-colored floor vase designed by Erik Ivarsson at Andersson & Johansson in Höganäs, Sweden. The vase is 47 cm high and in excellent condition except from a minor un-glaze...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Black & White Round Spheral Vase Domino, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely spheral vase in porcelain designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg. It is 9.5 cm in diameter. It is in excellent condition and one of the most iconically designs from the 19...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Iconic Alvar Aalto Savoy Glass Vase Model. 3030, Deep Green, Iittala 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto entered and won a competition held at the Karhula-Iittala glass factory that was organized for the 1937 Paris World Fair. The year was 1936 and Aalto´s entry was called `...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

1950's Swedish Dancing Lady Engraved Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
1950's Swedish clear glass vase hand engraved with a dancing lady that gives movement to light reflection and water when filled. Vase has good weight, solid piece, all hand crafted. ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Johanne Gerber for Royal Copenhagen Baca Vase Bird Motif, Danish Ceramic 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Ceramic vase from the Royal Copenhagen "Baca" series with decor designed by Johanne Gerber on the shape designed by Nils Thorsson. Designed in the 1960s. This vase was manufactured i...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Erik Höglund / PEOPLE BOTTLE(GREY CARBORUNDUM) H875 / Boda Glasbruk / 1950s
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Launched in 1956, this series uses tiny granules of carborundum (silicon carbide) instead of the potato or sawdust that had previously been used to create bubbles. Carborundum is a ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Original Articulated Elephant Figurine by Kay Bojesen Denmark c 1950s
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Kay Bojesen elephant figurine in oak circa 1950s Two available and priced individually Articulating legs head and trunk Signed to undersid...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

Large Handcrafted Wood Sculpture in Rosewood, Danish Mid Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A large sculptural figurative shaped wooden sculpture, hand carved by a Danish artist in the 1960s. Made in rosewood. A beautiful decorative and rare object for the modern interior...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Bronze Art Deco Bowl by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco bronze bowl with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Fair condition. It has some scratches and an inscription. Stamped 'BRONS' ...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Hans Agne Jakobsson Markaryd Candle Lantern Tealight Brass Glass White Lamp
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Adorable and very rare candle holder, L163 candle holder by Hans-Agne Jakobsson Markaryd from the 1950s. The base is in white glass with a brass candle holder. The lampshade is in ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Mid-century Brutalist Iron Fire Screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna, Sweden
Located in Malmö, SE
Amazing cast iron midcentury sculpture / fireplace screen. Designed by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna, Sweden 1960s. Great original condition with signs of use and age. Stamped 'OH'...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Set of 3 Danish Candlesticks, Solid Turned Rosewood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Two different heights 14.5cm and 20cm.
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Centerpiece Bowl in Silver Plate & Purple Enamel, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large conical silver plate bowl decorated to the interior with a deep aubergine purple enamel. Manufactured and designed in Denmark during the late 1950s by DGS (Danish Silver- & Gol...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate, Enamel

Set of Four Holmegaard Gulv Vases by Otto Brauer in Amber
Located in Vorst, BE
Set of four Mid-Century Holmegaard Gulv-Vases by Otto Brauer, in amber. These typical Danish Modern glass bottle vases were manufactured by Kastrup Holmegaard in Denmark during the 1950s or 1960s. Two of the vases still retain an original label. The round one should read "Kastrup Holmegaard - By Appointment to H.M. - The King Of Denmark...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Motala Lervarufabrik, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed vase designed and produced by Motala Lervarufabrik, Sweden, 1930s.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

MCM Iron Candle Holder in Box by Dansk Designs
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM Iron candle holder in ox by Dansk Designs, circa 1950s. The piece holds twelve narrow candles and is in good vintage condition. it measures 4.25"D x 1.5"H. #3707
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Stoneware Egg Sculpture Brown Speckled Glaze by Hans Hedberg Mid-Century Modern
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

Skultuna, Sweden. "Lampett" wall-mounted candle holder in brass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Skultuna, Sweden. "Lampett" wall-mounted candle holder in brass with original box. Designed by Pierre Forsell in the 1970s. 1970s/80s. Marked. In excellent condition with patina. Hei...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

A Pair of Tapio Wirkkala Bronze Bird Sculptures, Kultakeskus Hämeenlinna, 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A couple of nice Tapio Wirkkala bronze bird sculptures (paper weights). Both items are in beautiful original condition with nice vintage patinas. Alt...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Berndt Friberg, 3-piece Stoneware Tea Set, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1958
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 3-piece stoneware tea set stoneware with amazing hare’s fur glaze. Tea pot, cream jug and sugar bowl. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gu...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Orange, White, and Clear Art Glass Vase in Scandinavian Modern Style
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking sculptural vase is decorated with swirling lines of white and transparent orange fused glass, circling the bowl upwards towards the rim and guiding the eye along the curves ...
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Glass

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, but with an inscription on the base. Stamped 'SVENSKA ...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Set of 3 Brass Wall Candlesticks "Sunburst" Holmström, Arvika, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These wall candlesticks were hand -sculpted in Arvika, Sweden. The candlesticks are made in brass by famous Holmström Arvika. These ones are signed on the back. The name Sunburst was...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Patinated Bronze Vase, GAB, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant bronze vase from GAB, patinated dark green in varying nuances. Classic shape with decorative stripes around the rim. GAB was founded in Stockholm in 1867 and was an importan...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Space Age Scandinavian Modern Hooped Glass Vase by Aseda, Sweden 1960s
Located in Valencia, VC
This Scandinavian Modern Space Age vase by Bo Borgström for Åseda Glasbruk is a striking example of mid-century design. Handmade in Sweden in the 1960s, the vase features a unique ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

2 Pc. Nils Landberg for Orrefors Grey and Clear Sommerso Vases
Located in New York, NY
2 pc. Mid Century Art Glass vases by Nils Landberg for Orrefors. Both are in excellent condition free of damage , both are fully and correctly marked. Offered and priced as a lot of ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Long Tailed Duck Art Glass Sculpture by Oiva Toikka / Nuutajarvi of Finland
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous art glass long tailed duck / bird sculpture by Oiva Toikka / Nuutajarvi of Finland, circa late 1980s. The sculpture is mouth blown and is in very good overall vintage condit...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Scandinavian Modern Set of 2 Swedishs Folk Art Organic Burl Bowls, circa 1990s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These burl bowls made in Sweden with precision handcraft gives a nice edition to any living room with intention to give an organic simple, but jet complex look. The signs of the wood...
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Fir

Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and blue-glazed stoneware floor vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Ericsson Cobra / Ericofon, analog telephone in light green plastic. 1960s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ericsson Cobra / Ericofon, analog telephone in light green plastic. 1960s. In perfect condition. Dimensions: H 21.0 cm x W 10.0 cm. With extra long cord.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Plastic

Freeform Art Glass Vase by Severin Brørby for Hadeland Norway, 1970s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Large free-form handkerchief vase in Norwegian art glass. Designed by Severin Brørby and made at Hadeland in Norway circa 1970s. Hadeland Glassverk is the oldest industrial company...
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Large danish Ceramic Dish Bowl Palshus Denmark Per & Annelise Linnemann-Schmidt
Located in Vorst, BE
Large round ceramic vide-poche or low bowl in earth tones beige-grey brown. Scandinavian Mid-Century 1960s, produced by Palshus (Denmark), founded by Per and his wife Annelise Linn...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Berndt Friberg Bowl Aniara Stoneware Dish Gustavsberg Sweden 1970
Located in Basel, BS
Stoneware bowl by Berndt Friberg, thrown and glazed by the master himself in his workshop at Gustavsberg porcelain factory, Sweden. Beautiful ‚Aniara‘ glaze in blue tones, made in 1...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Brass Serpentine Candlestick by Illums Bolighus. Denmark, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
Vintage solid brass serpentine candlestick for two candles. Made by Illums Bolighus. Copenhagen, Denmark, 1950s Great condition with amazing patina. If you prefer them shiny you can...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Just Andersen pewter vase design by Arne Ekers, Copenhagen Denmark 1952
Located in København K, 84
This charming 1952 pewter vase, designed by Arne Ekers and manufactured by Just Andersen in Copenhagen, is a refined example of mid-20th century Danish metalwork...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Pewter

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: 6.625” H x 6” diameter
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Wirkkala Textured Art Glass Ice Vase, Finland, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage Finnish Tapio Wirkkala textured art glass cylinder vase for Ittala. Asymmetrical icicle patterns. Beautiful vintage condition. Finland, 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
Located in Malmö, SE
Original Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" porcelain Vase for Rosenthal. Early and rare production, made between 1979 and 1980. Excellent condition. Marked 'Rosenthal' 'Studio Linie' and ...
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Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Mid Century Aeroplan Plywood Leaf Dish by Tapio Wirkkala Made in Finland c 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Iconic laminated wood aeroplan leaf dish by recognized master of the genre, Tapio Wirkkala. Made in Finland by Soinne et Kni Oy, circa 1950's. This example is in very good, origina...
Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Birch, Teak

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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