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Decorative Objects For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Late Victorian
Scandinavian Modern Faience Platter by Hans Hedberg, Biot, France
Located in Stockholm, SE
Platter by Hans Hedberg, made in faience. Smooth, organic form with striking oxblood glaze on a grey background.
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1970s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Faience

Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, Unique Ceramic Bowl with Female Face
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden. Unique ceramic bowl hand painted with a woman in profile. Mid-20th Century. First factory quality. Signed. Measuring: D 15.0 x H 5.5 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Unique Blue Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely blue probably unique vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the late 1940s the vase is 19.5 cm high. It has a minor white mark in the glaze except from that it is in excellent condition. Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the top names when it comes to Mid century Scandinavian Ceramics...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Antique Decorative Jardiniere, English, Copper, Planter, Art Nouveau, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative jardiniere. An English, copper planter urn with Art Nouveau taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Flourishes of natural forms accen...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects

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Copper

Hugo Gehlin for Gullaskruf, Sweden, Three Small Art Glass Bowls
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hugo Gehlin for Gullaskruf, Sweden, three small art glass bowls. Approximate. 1960s. Signed. In excellent condition. Dimensions small: L 9.1 x D 8....
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Mari Simmulson for Upasala-Ekeby, "Nigeria" Large Oblong Ceramic Dish
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mari Simmulson for Upasala-Ekeby, "Nigeria" large oblong ceramic dish. Leaf-shaped design. 1960s. Model number 4272. Marked. In perfect condition. Dimensions: L 42.0 x D 16.5 x...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Olle Alberius for Rörstand, Atelje, Ceramic Vase with Geometric Pattern, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Olle Alberius for Rörstand, Atelje. Ceramic vase with geometric pattern. 1960s. Marked. First factory quality. In perfect condition. Dimensions: H 17.0 x D 10.5 cm.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Mari Simmulson, Upsala Ekeby, Vase "Hedenhös" Porcelain, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase of model "Hedenhös" in green and gray designed between 1957-1960 by Mari Simmulson at Upsala Ekeby. It is 16 cm high and in mint condition.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, "Eterna" Cylindrical Ceramic Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, "Eterna" cylindrical ceramic vase with green geometric pattern. Approx. 1960s. Marked. In perfect condition. Dimensions: H 26.3 cm. x D 9.0 cm.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

The 'Äpplet' 'Apple' Vase Sculpture by Ingeborg Lundin, Orrefors Expo, 1957
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish designer Ingeborg Lundin originally designed this Apple (Äpplet) vase in 1955 for the Helsingborg Exhibition, a world exhibition dedicated to modern design. It was thereafter...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Royal Copenhagen, Vase, Brown Glazed Stoneware, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1950s.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Glass Enamel on Copper Bowl Signed by Saara Hopea
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern glass enamel on copper bowl signed by Saara Hopea-Untracht, 1925-1984. Absolute fab, vibrant colors in green, orange and grey...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby, Ceramic Dish Hand Painted with Geometric Fields
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby, ceramic dish hand painted with geometric fields. Model number 2671. Approx. 1960. Marked. Perfect condition. Measurements: D 25.5 cm.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Christmas Ornaments Designed by Malene Birger for Georg Jensen Collectibles
Located in Miami, FL
Christmas ornaments designed by Malene Birger for Georg Jensen. The ornaments are made of brass and gilded with 24-carat gold. Measures: 7" High x 6 1...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1974
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely, small stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in the form of a slim egg. Delicately made, with yellow hare’s fur glaze. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Glass Enamel on Copper Bowl Signed by Saara Hopea
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern glass enamel on copper bowl signed by Saara Hopea-Untracht, 1925-1984. Absolute fab, vibrant colors in green, orange and grey...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Set 4 Cathrineholm Norway MidCentury Modern Enamel Metal White/Brown Lotus Bowls
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Very nice set of four enamel on metal bowls designed by Grete Prytz Kittelsen and Arne Clausen for Cathrineholm of Norway. These 5.5 inch diameter bowls have the white lotus design o...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Stoneware Bowl by Swedish Ceramist Rolf Palm, 1978
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique stoneware bowl with amazing glaze. Made by Rolf Palm, in the artist's studio, Mölle, Sweden, 1978. Excellent condition. Incised ’Palm / Mölle / G8’ and ma...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

1950s Rattan basket serving tray from Finland, Nordic modern
Located in Hägersten, SE
Hand woven basket or serving tray made in Finland during the 1950-60s. Hand made from cane. Very good vintage condition with few signs of age related wear and patina. Dimensions: W....
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Cane, Rattan

“Farsta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely “Farsta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge in a small design with thick sides. Beautiful scalloped pattern and rich green glaze running over the body, gathering ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful and rare stoneware vase designed by Gertrud Lönegren. This studio piece was created at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-1941. Excellent condition. Stamped 'Rörstrand / ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Lovely Vase designed by Wilhelm Kåge - Model Farsta - Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely, large vase of model Farsta designed by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg. It is 28,5 cm high and in excellent condition except from some minor scratching marks as the photos.
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Stig Lindberg, Three "Scotty" Dogs in Stoneware for Gustavsberg
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stig Lindberg (1916-1982), three "Scottish" dogs in stoneware for Gustavsberg. circa. 1960s. In great condition. Dimensions: L 6.0 x H 5.0 cm.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Crystal line cut sculptures Handblown ca 1955
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Crystal line cut sculptures Handblown ca 1955 Two turned mold-blown crystal Art-object with vertical cut lines. Th...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

1960s Danish Moden Candlestick in Steel, Brass and Teak
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Danish Moden candlestick in steel, brass and teak Rare elegant minimalistic Danish Modern candlestick from the 1960s. The candle...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Steel

Ole Palsby Scandinavian Modern Decorative Stainless-Steel Basket Copenhagen
Located in Miami, FL
Made in Denmark this stunning stainless-steel fruit basket designed by Ole Palsby Copenhagen Denmark. Scandinavian Modern from the 1980s. Makers Mark at t...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique Pair French Gilt Porcelain Vases or Urns En Grisaille Lover Scenes 19ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning pair of unusual hand painted glazed porcelain lidded vases of bulbous outline, of Continental origin, possibly one of the factories in the Sevres region in France. Last half...
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19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Swedish Sunflower Crystal Candlesticks Collection by Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Swedish 12 pieces Sunflower candlesticks collection by the glass artist Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda Glasbruk. It comes with 12 crys...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Large Wedgwood Jasperware Jardiniere
Located in East Geelong, VIC
The body of this large Wedgwood jardiniere has been dipped in a light blue Jasperware and decorated with applied sprigs done in a white clay. The sprigs are made when clay is pressed...
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Large Vase 'Carrara' by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful and rare vase made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s. Carrara glazed stoneware. Excellent condition. Stamped 'Gustavsberg / KÅGE / CARRARA / Swe...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

1920s Danish Fundamental Ceramic Vase by Herman Kähler
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the 1920s Danish 36 cm high ceramic vase by Herman Kähler. This vase comes with a tall, sturdy and proud shaped body, high glossy surface and brown and blue colors on a bas...
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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Brass Vase from Lars Holmström Arvika, 1950s
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful vase by Lars Holmström, produced in his own workshop in Arvika, Sweden, ca 1950's. Made of brass.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Large Decorative Victorian Silver Photo Frame
Located in London, GB
A large, impressive and fine quality antique photograph frame with openwork silver border decorated repeating sections of scrolls, foliage and blossoms. There is a central cartouche,...
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Turtle in Glazed Ceramics, 1970's
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Turtle in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in shades of blue. 1970s. Measures: 10 x 4.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Michael Bang for Holmegaard. Oil and Vinegar Containers in Art Glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Michael Bang for Holmegaard. Oil and vinegar containers in orange and white art glass. 1960s. In perfect condition. Dimensions: D 5.5 x ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Stoneware Vase by Yngve Blixt, Höganäs, Sweden, 1957
Located in Malmö, SE
Early and unique stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Yngve Blixt, in his studio in Höganäs, Sweden, 1957. Excellent condition. Incised Yngve Blixt, Höganäs, 1957. Yngv...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Sweden ‘Can Can’ Bowl
Located in Delft, NL
Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Sweden ‘Can Can’ bowl.
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Eva Stæhr-nielsen, Vase, Brown Glazed Stoneware, Saxbo, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown glazed stoneware vase designed by Eva Stæhr-Nielsen and produced by Saxbo, Denmark, 1950s.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Stoneware Vase by Swedish Ceramist Rolf Palm, 1981
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Rolf Palm, in the artist's studio, Mölle, Sweden, 1981. Excellent condition. Incised ’Palm / Mölle / H0’ and ma...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 3 Stoneware Vases by Swedish Ceramist Claes Thell
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of beautiful stoneware vases with amazing glaze. Made by Claes Thell, in the Artist's studio, Höganäs, Sweden, 1991. Excellent condition. Signed Thell '91. Claes Thell ...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Pair of Heart Shaped Holmegaard Vases by Per Lutken
Located in London, GB
A pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern heart shaped vases in light blue hand blown art glass. Both vases are intact and in beautiful colour and bright condition. By designer and artisti...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Scandinavian Modern Glass Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
Scandinavian Modern glass vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, 1950s Tall Swedish handmade Sommerso smoked glass vase. Tear drop design by Swedish designer Nils Landberg for Orrefors...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Danish Space Age Planet Oil Lamp in Brass, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A spherical oil lamp in brass. Commonly called a Planet Light here in Denmark. Anonymously made in Denmark circa 1960-70 in a style reminiscent of Henning Koppel and Hans Agne Jakobs...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pewter Vase by Sylvia Stave for Gab
Located in Genarp, SE
A rare pewter vase på Sylvia Stave for GAB from the 1920s. The vase has a characteristic modern design with simple lines and two handles. The vase is a historic piece of the ...
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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Pair of Swedish Wooden Bowls in BirdsEye Maple, 1940s
Located in Valby, 84
Pair of wooden bowl in bird’s-eye maple made by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. The bowls are the perfect decorative touch for any interior and can be used for things like nuts or just as a decorative object in your interior. The bowls are very typical wabi Sabi style but also reminds you of pieces from the Almue period. The concept of Wabi-sabi developed from Zen Buddhist philosophy sometime between the 13th and 15th centuries and has three founding principles: that nothing is ever permanent, perfect or complete. The teachings show that life is best enjoyed when we accept these imperfections. Beauty is found in the balance between the harmony and tranquillity of wabi and sabi, the fleeting nature of time and decay...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Gunnar Ander Black Lacquered Candelabra for Ystad Metall, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Gunnar Ander was an industrial designer and architect, and one of the brightest stars of 20th-century Swedish metal, wood, and glass design. His most well-known models are the innovative designs for Ystad Metall, such as this unique pair of candle holders. His designs are represented in numerous museums in Sweden. This branched candle holder, or ‘ljusstake’ in Swedish, is a modern interpretation of the classic candlestick that was once found in most Swedish homes. The versatile shapes and forms of this model come alive thanks to the modern materials and the colour choice. The black lacquered metal structure is composed of 6 asymmetrical arms that share the same curve except for the central pair that are perfectly straight. The arms connect at the base in the middle and are wrapped by a sculptural brass piece. This creates a neat, seemingly gravity defying visual effect. The candles’ cups are made of brass that stand out beautifully against the black structure. The cups are formed so that the dripping wax is caught inside of them, similarly to chambersticks. Arranged carefully at different heights, the cups make the design dynamic and quite organic as well. With home improvements...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Gunnar Nylund Stoneware Antilope Sculpture Rörstrand ca 1955
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Gunnar Nylund, Stoneware Sculpture of an Antilope, Rörstrand, Sweden, circa 1955 Description A large stoneware sculpture of an Antilope, finished in matte reddish brown and dark brown glazes on a satin-gloss black lacquered wooden base, made in a limited edition of 200 pieces. Gunnar Nyland was particular known for his animal figures with beautiful experimental glazes. The larger examples of exotic animals - like this antilope - are especially sought after. This sculpture was designed by Gunnar Nylund and executed by the Swedish ceramics factory Rörstrand in the 1950's. It is fully signed underneath: R (Rörstrand) Sweden with 3 crowns (after 1951 Rörstrand changed to the international spelling Sweden), GN (Gunnar Nylund) and 83/200. As it lacks the post 1960 VDN markings, this piece can be dated between 1951 and 1960. Artist Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) was a Swedish artist, ceramist and sculptor most known for his work for the Swedish ceramic manufacturer Rörstrand. He was born in Paris to a Danish mother...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

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

Erik Mornils, Vase, Green-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A earthenware vase designed by Erik Mornils and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Large Teakwood Serving Bowl by Jens Harald Quistgaard, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Large teakwood bowl by Danish designer Jens Harald Quistgaard / IHQ. Produced by Quistgaards own company "Dansk" in the 1960s. Made in best quality solid...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

Gunnar Nyland for Rörstrand, Ceramic Vase with Glaze in Shades of Brown
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gunnar Nyland for Rörstrand, ceramic vase with glaze in shades of brown. Approx. 1960. Marked. In excellent condition. Second factory quality. Dimensions: H 20.0 x D 11.0 cm.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Stig Lindberg Vase Produced by Gustavsberg
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and large ceramic vase designed by Stig Lindberg. Produced by Gustavsberg in Sweden.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Squared Dish Faience, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsbergs Studio, Karneval Serie
Located in Stockholm, SE
A squared dish in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsbergs Studio in Stockholm, it is 20 x 20 cm (8" x 8") in diameter. It´s in very good condition except from some minor sc...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Finnish Bowls in Copper and Teak in the Style of Paavo Tynell, 60's
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Really nice pair of cup made in solid copper and suronded by teak. Both items are in really good conditions and have been made in the 60's following Paavo Tynell design style or othe...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Just Andersen, Vase, Disko Metal, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A disko metal vase designed and produced by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s.
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Stoneware Platter by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking, oversized stoneware platter by Berndt Friberg. Weighty. Beautiful blue hare’s fur glaze, rusty brown in the center. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Set of Two '2' Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlestick Holders in Walnut
Located in Deland, FL
This set of Danish candlestick holders by Rude Osolnik are in nearly perfect original condition. Both perfectly minimal and yet statement making all at once this set, made from solid...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Large Brown Vase Stoneware, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsbergs Studio, Vintage, 1963
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large brown stoneware vase with a relief decor designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg. It is 22 cm high and in very good condition. This vase was designed in 1963.
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Antique, New and Vintage Decorative Objects

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 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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