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Decorative Objects For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Sheraton
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

Nils Fougstedt Pewter Box for Firma Svenskt Tenn, 1986
Located in Stockholm, SE
Nils Fougstedt (1881-1954), Pewter Box for Firma Svenskt Tenn, 1986 This is an exquisite tin box adorned with intricate meadow flowers in relief. The delicate floral patterns bring ...
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Original Danish Raadvad Bread Slicer Black Gold by Ove Larsen, Midcentury 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
This iconic Danish bread slicer was manufactured by Raadvad in Denmark, circa 1960s. The color of the lacquer is the original black with golden letters and it's a rare version which ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel, Iron

Börne Augustsson, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic blue-colored blown glass vase designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Johansfors Glasbruk, Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-colored blown glass vase produced by Johansfors Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.  
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Scandinavian Modern Dish in bronze, GAB, Sweden ca 1930's
Located in Örebro, SE
Decorative, Scandinavian modern, dish in bronze, Guldsmedsaktiebolaget (GAB) ca 1930's. Signed with makers mark. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Set of 3 Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of two beautiful stoneware vases and one bowl with amazing and rare glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. First sorting. Incise...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

5 Brass Candlesticks - Pierre Forsell - Skultuna
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set of 5 candlesticks by Pierre Forsell, designed and produced at Skultuna in 1980-1990s. The candlesticks are 9 cm in diameter and in excellent condition except from some minor sc...
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Glass "Hull" Vase by Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Riverdale, NY
Mouth blown clear glass Hull (hole) vase, designed by Michael Bang for Holmegaard Denmark, 1970s. Produced between 1973-1978. Vase has multiple holes to place and arrange flowers in...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

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

Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall Pair of Brass Candle Holders, Sweden 1950s-1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of vintage two-armed brass candlesticks was designed by Gunner Ander and manufactured for Ystad Metall in Sweden. The organically shaped, rounded arms with abstract leaf element...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Ceramic Sculpture "Malin", Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Sweden 1961
Located in St Ouen, FR
Charming ceramic subject from the naive and warm world of Lisa Larson. In perfect original condition, the piece is signed on both feet of the sculpture. Lisa Larson - b.1931 d.2024 ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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

Materials

Earthenware

Bronze vase '212' designed by Just Andersen for GAB, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful art deco vase designed by Just Andersen for GAB, Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, in Sweden during the 1930s. Made in bronze with great details. Maker stamp with model number '212' ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Set of 8 Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of eight beautiful stoneware vases with amazing and rare glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. Incised signature "GN" and maker...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

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

Brown Stoneware Vase by Swedish Ceramist Claes Thell, 1970
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Claes Thell, in the artist's studio, Höganäs, Sweden, 1970. Excellent condition. Signed Thell '70. Claes Thell is a Swedish ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Ewald Dahlskog, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Ewald Dahlskog and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, c. 1930s. Dimensions: 6.25” H x 5.25” diameter  Diameter of opening: 1.875”
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Danish Kähler Large Ceramic Bowl Turquoise Beige Oxblood Red Glaze Brutalist
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Very rare large low bowl by Nils Kähler for the Danish ceramic workshop Kähler. It features a deep turquoise blue glaze, vivid as an ocean, and has a rim of beige glaze surrounded ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Children’s Rocking Sheep by Povl Kjer in solid pine & Gotland sheepskin
Located in Krefeld, DE
Very nice vintage rocking sheep designed by Povl Kjer. Made in solid pine and Gotland sheepskin. Beautiful patina. We offer free international shipping.  
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine, Sheepskin

Drip Shaped Yellow Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A ceramic vase with yellow / lightyellow (beige) glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 13 cm (5.2") high and 7.5 cm (3") in diameter and in very good condit...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware Vase by Gerd Bogelund for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing sung glaze. Made by Gerd Bogelund for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark. Excellent condition. Painted monogram signature "gb" and three waves for ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Vintage Mid-Century Patinated Bronze Vase, GAB, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely bronze vase from GAB, oil-patinated green in varying nuances. Tall, elegant form, perfect for a single flower or branch. GAB was founded in Stockholm in 1867 and was an impor...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Oiva Toikka Orange, Green & Blue Pampula Glass Bottle Sculpture Nuutajärvi 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
This vibrant orange Pampula bottle with green and light blue details by Oiva Toikka is a perfect decoration on it's own. The overall condition of this playful art...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

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

Pair of Minimalsitic Sculptural Dumbbells by kenko in Stainless Steel & Walnut
Located in Berlin, DE
Premium Craftsmanship for Sophisticated Strength Training These exclusive dumbbells are designed by kenko and manufactured in Berlin, Germany. Made from finely machined stainless ste...
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2010s German Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Kay Bojesen Early Handmade Wooden Oak Elephant Children's Toy, 1950s, Denmark
Located in Odense, DK
Rare Kay Bojesen wooden toy elephant from the early 1950s in patinated oak with an amazing grain. The Elephant was created in 1953 by Kay Bojesen and from the start handmade in his s...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

Green Vase with Decor, Wilhelm Kåge Gustavsberg, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase in stoneware designed by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg, the vase is 18 cm in diameter and in good condition except from a crack that goes through, it is mostly visible from the ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Lisa Larson Ceramic Cat Figurine Gustavsberg, Sweden
Located in Delft, NL
Lisa Larson ceramic cat figurine Gustavsberg Sweden.
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Candlesticks. Thorkild Olsen, 1957.
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed candlesticks with gilded banding on the rim and base. Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYAL COPENHAGEN. Made in Denmark, 1957. Gre...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Large Bronze Art Deco Bowl by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A stunning Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze bowl with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s. Great condition, only with some light scratches. Stamped ...
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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Group of 5 Yellow Ceramic Vases - Rörstrand - Gunnar Nylund - Midcentury Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of six vases designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand in the 1950s. The vases are between 8 - 27.5 cm high and in excellent condition. They are all marked as 1st quality. All v...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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

Heikki Orvola for Nuutajarvi Notsjo Vase Made in Finland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Heikki Orvola for Nuutajarvi Notsjo Oranfe Vase with Black Circle Design. Vase was designed in several sizes. Very Iconic Design of the period. In very nice original condition!
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown 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, with only a few light scratches. Stamped 'HANDARBETE' ...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Vase. Thorkild Olsen, Denmark, 1958.
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed vase with gilded banding on neck and base. Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYAL COPENHAGEN. Made...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Scandinavian Modern Vase, Kupittaan Savi Åbo, Finland ca 1940's
By Kupittaan Savi
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern vase, Kupittaan Savi Åbo, Finland ca 1940's. Wear and patina consistent with age and use. Smaller chip, as seen on the last picture.
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

hand wrought Iron and glass candelabra by Erik Höglund , Boda Smide, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Candelabra designed by Erik Höglund. Made by hand in iron at Boda smide and clear glass prisms from Boda glass. Three arms and six glass shards. Very good vintage condition with ligh...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Danish Midcentury Wall Clock by Arne Jacobsen Model Roman
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Clock by Arne Jacobsen model Roma with Quartz clockwork. Arne Jacobsen for Rosendahl. Steel wall clock wi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stainless Steel

Kaj Franck Prism Crystal Vase, Finland, 1960s
Located in Uccle, BE
A free blown, cased glass, facet cut Art-object “Prisma”, model KF 249, in blue, yellow and green hues. Designed by Kaj Franck in 1953 and executed by the Nuutajärvi-Notsjö glassworks, Finland in 1963. These vases were made between 1954 and 1968 in four different sizes ranges, this example falls within the medium/large size range. This "Prisma" is in good condition. No cracks or chips and only some minor scratches. It is fully marked underneath the base in diamond pen...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Cherry Blossom Vase
Located in Austin, TX
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Cherry Blossom Vase.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Black Sunburst Wall Clock by George Nelson for Howard Miller
Located in San Jose, CA
Classic Mid Century Modern sunburst wall clock designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller Clock Company, circa 1950's. This iconic piece is all original made with black lacquered wo...
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1950s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bowl, 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
Beautiful organically shaped solid teak bowl made by Kay Bojesen in mint condition.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

Small Bronze Art Deco Vase Pen Holder by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful small bronze vase or pen holder with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Good condition, some light scratches and wear to the patination.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Kaj Franck / KF2 HORS D'OEUVRE DISH(BROWN) / Arabia Finland
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
KF2 was designed in 1957 and manufactured from 1958 to 1962. A geometric-shaped appetiser dish. One of Kai Franck's masterpieces, combining structural beauty with functional elegance...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Christer Heijl, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Christer Heijl and produced by Töreboda Keramik, Sweden, 1930s.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Elf Girl in Glazed Stoneware, Late 20th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Elf girl in glazed stoneware, late 20th century. In very good condition. Signed. Measures: 14 x 10.5 cm.  
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Royal Copenhagen Tenera Tall Vase Decor by Inge-Lise Koefoed Danish Modern 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall and eye-catching vase from the Royal Copenhagen "Tenera" series. The bold hand painted decor is designed by Inge-Lise Koefoed. The colors are blue and purple and shimmering pa...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Arabia Finland, 1940s
Located in Balen, BE
Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Arabia Finland – 1940s This charming Art Deco vase by Arabia Finland from the 1940s features a compact, rounded shape, offering a soft contrast to the era’s...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Orrefors Crystal Fleur Crown Bowl by Jan Johansen Sweden 1970s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Orrefors Crystal Fleur Crown Bowl by Jan Johansen Sweden 1970s. Vintage crystal bowl in the Fleur pattern designed by Jan Johansson, an artist who began work for Orrefors in the 1970s. The design is reminiscent of a blooming flower or a crown. In excellent condition with no chips or cracks. Signed etched "Orrefors”. Measures: 4.75” x 4.74” x 3.25”. The Swedish crystal bowl...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Swedish Sculptural Tall Glass Vase by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Glasbruk
Located in Örebro, SE
This is a colorful, sculptural glass vase by the Swedish glass artist Kjell Engman. It comes in a tall cylinder shape. It has a thick trunk and a thin, flat and very wide top like a ...
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Set Of Two Candelabras designed by Eik Hogland, Sweden
Located in Antwerp, BE
A decorative set midcentury modern four-armed table candelabras, designed by Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda. Made in wrought iron, amber glass, 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Monumental “Chamotte” Floor Vase by Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
A strikingly sculptural and rare floor vase designed by the renowned Swedish ceramicist Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby in 1957. This piece, model number 2306, is part of the celeb...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Bowl by Aune Siimes for Arabia, 1940s/1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian modern ceramic bulls eye bowl by Aune Siimes for Arabia in the 1940s/1950s. Beautiful piece of mid-century modern art ceramics. Signed at the ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Red Metal Bowl, Centerpiece Made in Sweden 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Scandinavian modern sculptural red metal bowl, made in Sweden in the 1980s. This bowl is made out of one piece of metal stunning craftsmanship. The sculptural bowl serves as an artis...
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Iron and glass prism candelabra by Erik Höglund , Boda Smide, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Large candelabra designed by Erik Höglund. Made by hand in iron at Boda smide and clear glass prisms from Boda glass. Three arms and six glass shards. Very good vintage condition wit...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

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

Materials

Earthenware

Isak Isaksson Crystal Glaze Porcelain Ceramic Bowl on Foot, own Studio
Located in Bochum, NRW
Isak Isaksson Ceramic Bowl with Crystalline Glaze, Sweden 1980s. Unique piece, stoneware bowl with blue crystalline glaze. Signed ‘Isak’ on the bottom, owm Studio. Height 10cm. Mouth...
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware, Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Fajance Cigarette Jar by Marianne Johnson, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare Royal Copenhagen Cigarette Jar/trinket in faience decorated by Norwegian Female artist/designer Marianne Johnson. It is decorated on all sides and...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Faience

Rare Stoneware Vase by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia, Finland, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A rare and beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia, Finland, 1960s Great condition. Incised signature 'AH' and 'ARABIA'. Annikki Hovisaari...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

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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