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Decorative Objects For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Medieval
Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders in Brass, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, ca 1960's
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern, set of 6, candle holders in brass, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, ca 1960's. Signed with makers mark. 3 different measurements: Height: 5,2 cm, diameter: 2,8 cm. Heigh...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Jais Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen Square Vase or Bottle with Bronze Lid, 1957
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish artist Jais Nielsen deigned this slim square stoneware jar or bottle with bronze lid for Royal Copenhagen. The four sides show a decoration of biblical motifs covered with br...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Zodiac Art Deco Bronze Bowl by Nordisk Malm, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A stylish and heavy vintage Danish bronze bowl with relief moulded Zodiac motifs around the rim of the bowl and with a textured finish often referred to as 'moon' texturing. Made by ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Stunning Green Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase with a stunning green glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand of model Granola, the vase is 14 cm (5.6") high and 9 cm (3.6") in diameter. It is in excellent condition an...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

15th Century Corpus Christi Wood Sculpture
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare late 15th century or early 16th century Gothic Corpus Christi wood sculpture. Probably North German or South Sweden. This large Christ sculpture...
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15th Century and Earlier German Gothic Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Baca Vase Abstract Decor Danish Ceramic 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
This is one of the more rare to find vases from the Royal Copenhagen "Baca " series by Nils Thorsson. This vase was designed in the 1960s and manufactured in the period 1969-1974. The vase features an abstract decor...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Swedish Modern White Ceramic Vase by Gunnar Nylund 1950's
Located in Uccle, BE
This stoneware vase named "Pike Mouth" by Gunnar Nylund (1914-1997) who was one of Sweden’s most famous ceramic designers. He was the creative director of R...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Art déco bronze vase model 30 by GAB, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful patinated bronze vase by Swedish designer for Guldsmedsaktiebolaget (GAB) during the first half of the 20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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

Bronze and Brass Bonnie Contemporary Large Sconce. Handmade in Sweden
Located in Torslanda, SE
by Matthew Holleman, 2023 Standard size, 37" L, 33" H 95cm L, 85cm H Brass, Nickel and Bronze options available. This piece is handmade from our Swedish workshop and fully customi...
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2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Tiffany Scandinavian Modern-Style Sterling Silver Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Round with curved with tooled rim border; three cast leaf supports in form of volute scroll dolphin with flower termin...
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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Danish Modern Solid Teak Dovetail Multiuse Box with Drawer
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful handmade solid teak box with drawer, circa 1980s simple and elegant well-made dovetail great quality. with small compartments inside the drawer.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

Medieval Style Armor Gauntlet Articulated Steel
Located in Rochester, NY
Articulated medieval style steel gauntlet. Well made, mid-20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Steel

GAB, Small Candlesticks, Pewter, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of small pewter candlesticks designed and produced by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Holds 0.4” diameter candles ”P9 GAB TENN” stamp on bottom  
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Scandinavian Modern Large Dansk Staved Teak Bowl Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration , a large Dansk staved teak bowl designed by Jens Quistgaard. Mande in Denmark. Scandinavian Modern Dimensions: 6 H x 16.5 D...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

1950s Michael Andersen Spiral Decor Vide-Poche, Denmark
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hand-thrown Danish midcentury modern stoneware vide-poche bowl. Shiny light blue and sandy yellow glaze over spiral relief decor in the center and clear glaze on the sides over the d...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware

A pair of Brass vases / Candlesticks - Carl-Einar Borgström Ystad Metall - 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of brass vases /candlesticks designed by Carl-Einar Borgström at Ystad Metall in the 1930s. These were designed to be both vases and candlesticks. They are 8 cm high and 9.5 c...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

1950s Scandinavian Teak Arctic Polar Bear Figure Sculpture Cabin Modern Danish
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful uncommon 1950s design from Denmark of an arctic polar bear. Ink stamped, with remnants of paper label. Unknown artist.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

French Gothic Style Wrought Iron Giant Key Locksmith Trade Sign
Located in Stamford, CT
French wrought iron black painted locksmith trade sign in the form of a large and elaborate key. The trefoil top filled with interlocking Gothic style quatrefoils (like four leaf clovers), with a ladder in the center joining them and a cut metal crest...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

White 'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 'Swedish Modern' stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in Sweden, 1930s. Excellent condition. Stamped 'Gustavsberg / CARRARA'. Wilh...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Wall Candleholders by Pierre Forssell, Skultuna, Sweden, 1950s
Located in LEWES, GB
Pierre Forsell designed brass pendel wall appliques. Rarer version with bobeche. Made by Skultuna, Sweden, circa 1965. In beautiful original patinated ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

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

Einar Barnes for P.S. Heggen Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Trash Can Wastebasket
Located in Ferndale, MI
Beautifully grained rosewood trash can. Designed in Norway by Einar Barnes for P.S. Hegen.
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Elegant Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1966
Located in Knivsta, SE
Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1966 Elegant stoneware bowl by renowned Swedish ceramic artist Berndt Friberg (1899–1981), active at the Gustavsberg porcelai...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

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

Danish Designer, Vase, Brown Glazed Stoneware, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown glazed stoneware vase designed and produced in Denmark, 1960s.    
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Midcentury Faience Vase, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1953
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful faience vase by Stig Lindberg in an ample form. Vivacious, colorful decor of a variation of flowers and leaves.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Faience

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

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

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

Bronze Art Deco Candelabra, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco bronze candelabra with amazing patina. Made in Sweden, 1930s, by an unknown designer and manufacturer. Great original condition, with some wear to the patinat...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Decorative Box - Brass - Gothic Tristan and Isolde Theme
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful decorative box, made of brass. The box is richly decorated with elegant motifs and representations of the classic story Tristan and Isolde. The box was probably made in B...
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Early 1900s French Medieval Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

A Pair of Glazed Porcelain Bird Sculptures by Bertil Vallien
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Bertil Vallien Rörstrand Sweden, c. 1965 A pair of bird sculptures glazed porcelain. 8.25 h × 11 w × 4 d in 5.25 h × 7 w × 2.25 d in Bertil Vallien is by far the most internationall...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

1934 Swedish Pewter Jar by Harald Linder
By Harold Linder
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 1934 Swedish Pewter Jar by Harald Linder. Lid has a decorative animal on the top and the makers signatur is underneath the bottom. Overall in a very good condition with age...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Blue Baca Vase Abstract, Danish Ceramic 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Ceramic vase from the Royal Copenhagen "Baca" series designed by Nils Thorsson in the late 1960s. This vase was manufactured in the period 1975 to 1979. It features an abstract pa...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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

Upsala Ekeby, Dish, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A white-lacquered ceramic dish produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 2.0" Height x 11.8" Diameter All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Scandinavian Modern Danish Studio Pottery Large Ceramic Vase
Located in Valencia, VC
Scandinavian Modern Chamotte Vase Handmade in Denmark, circa mid-20th century A visually arresting Scandinavian Modern vase, hand-formed in heavily textured chamotte clay. The rough...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware

A bronze vase by GAB, 1930s
Located in Long Island City, NY
A patinated bronze vase manufactured by GAB, Sweden circa 1930s. Model number 260. Marked by manufacturer. Engraving.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Large Swedish Grace Brass Vase by Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant patinated bronze vase. Called 'Kungavasen' (The Kings Vase). Art deco / Swedish Grace. Made by Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, 1930s. Good condition. Some wear to the patina...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian modern stoneware pike by Sven Wejsfelt, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1980s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great stoneware sculpture designed by Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg, Sweden, during the 1980s. This pike belongs of the designers series 'Stim'.
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Modern Collection of Six Green Vases by Erik Hoglund, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Collection of six green glass vases/vessels designed by Erik Höglund. Hand blown at Boda glass hut during the 1960s. They are all different sizes and shapes in very good to excellent...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Kaj Franck / "KREMLIN BELL" KF500/1500 / Nuutajarvi
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Designed in 1957. Manufactured from 1957 to 1968. One of Kai Franck's representative works, it was exhibited at the 1957 Milan Triennale, where it won the Grand Prix. Designed as a ...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Pair of English Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Candelabras
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Gothic Revival-style (19th Century) gilt bronze 9 arm candelabras (PRICED AS PAIR).  
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19th Century Gothic Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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

Faience and Bamboo Coffee Pot Stig Lindberg Gustavsberg 1960s Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely pot in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg in the 1960s. The decor is painted by Karin Gustavsson who were one of the painters at Gustavsbergs factory. The pot ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Faience

Scandinavian Modern Porcelain Vase by Arne Lindaas for Porsgrunn, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small hour glass shaped porcelain vase with motif of a woman in dress and two fishes. Designed by Arne Lindaas who worked together with Nils Thorsson an...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby. Large ceramic bowl, approx. 1960
Located in København, Copenhagen
Mari Simmulson (1911-2000) for Upsala Ekeby. Large ceramic bowl. Hand-decorated with motifs of a bird, flowers in a vase, and a woman's face. Approximately 1960. Model 4063. Marked....
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Bowl. Thorkild Olsen, Denmark, 1962.
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed bowl with gilded banding on the base. Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYAL COPENHAGEN. Made in D...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Ewald Dahlskog, Large Turquoise Art Deco Floor Vase, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large turquoise floor vase designed by Ewald Dahlskog at Bo Fajans in Gefle in the 1930s. The vase is 52 cm high.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Swedish Designer, Candle Sticks, Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak candle sticks designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s. Holds .75" diameter candles.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

Gabriel Keramik, Dish, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green and brown-glazed ceramic dish produced by Gabriel Keramik, Sweden, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 3.05"H x 9.625"W x 11.0"D All items ship from High Point, North Ca...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Dove Blue Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A dove blue vase with a lovely glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 25 cm (10") high and 8.5 cm (3.4") in diameter. It´s in excellent condition and marked as 1st...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Rare & Beautifully Hand-Carved Antique Dutch Arts & Crafts Beveled Wall Mirror
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking wall mirror with handcarved geometrical 'flowers' and trefoil symbols. Via one of our foreign contacts we recently purchased this perfectly fine and deeply handcarved, sc...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Decorative Objects

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Spanish Alms Box / Wall Decoration with Carved Saints Detail, 18th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
Carved wood hand painted donation / offering ALM Box, Spain, 18th century. Polychromed carved wood church collection offering donation money box as wall decoration. This alms box is made of pine wood painted in shades of blue and gray with carved saint figures onamentations decorating the top. Wall hanging collection / donation money box. Originally used to collect donations at Christian churches/chapels. Interesting to be used as key box or key cabinet or as wall decoration Rare find. Provenance: Private collection. No key avaliable. Overall Measures: Saints Box: 33 cm H x 37 cm W x 14 cm D Poor...
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18th Century Spanish Medieval Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Pine

Ingrid Atterberg for Uppsala Ekeby, Large Oval Papyrus Dish in Glazed Stoneware
Located in København, Copenhagen
Ingrid Atterberg for Uppsala Ekeby. Large oval Papyrus dish in glazed stoneware. Mid-20th century. In very good condition. Measures: 41 x 24.5 cm. Stamped.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Bronze Sculpture - Green Jumping Frog
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely green bronze sculpture in shape of a jumping frog. The frog is 26 cm (10.4") tall and in excellent condition. Marked A.P.G below.
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco bronze vase with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Fair condition, a lot of scratches to the patination. Stamped 'BRONS' and ...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Midcentury Fire Screen Olle Hermansson, Husqvarna Cast Iron the Thunder God Tor
Located in Stockholm, SE
Midcentury Swedish fire screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna made in cast iron. It can both be placed either as a fire screen or a sculpture. The fire ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Tapio Wirkkala Iceberg Still Mold Blown Crystal Vase 3825
Located in New York, NY
Tapio Wirkkala still-mold blown crystal "Iceberg" vase. Hand Incised signature to underside: [Tapio Wirkkala 3825]. Measures 7¾ H × 8 W × 7 D in...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

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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