Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; influenced American mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
- Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
- Open, airy spaces
- Promotion of functionality
- Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
- Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
- A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Color: Black
Arne Bang for Royal Copenhagen, Ribbed Ceramic Bowl, 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Arne Bang for Royal Copenhagen, ribbed ceramic bowl, 1940s.
An extraordinary example of Arne Bang's aesthetics, this ribbed stoneware bowl is the echelon of the Danish designer's wo...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Two Jeppe Hagedorn-Olsen Large Abstract Stoneware Bowls / Plates, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of decorative, large Scandinavian modern square bowls / plates with wonderful abstract motifs. Designed and manufactured by
the Danish ceramic artist Jeppe Hagedorn-Olsen in ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Small Brown ceramic bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A small miniature bowl with a lovely brown har fur glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it is 7 cm (2.8") in diameter and 5.5 cm (2.2") high. It is in excellent condit...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Round Black Bowl - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand - Mid-20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A black bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the bowl is 9 cm (3.6") high and 12,5 cm (5") in diameter. It has a lovely glaze, it´s in excellent condition and marked as 1st ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Round Brown & Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand Atelier - Mid-20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A round, brown / gray stoneware bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 13 cm (5.2") in diameter and 6 cm (2.4") high. It is in excellent condition and 2nd qua...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Brown Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid-20th Century 1966
Located in Stockholm, SE
A round unique brown bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 19 cm (7.8") in diameter. It is in excellent condition. This bowl was produced by Carl-Harry Stålh...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Round Green Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand Atelier - Mid-20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A round, green ceramic bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 13,5 cm (5.4") in diameter and 6 cm (2.4") high. It is in excellent condition and 2nd quality.
...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Lidded Brown Ceramic Bowl - Hertha Bengtson - Rörstrand - Late 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lidded bowl designed by Hertha Bengtson at Rörstrand. It is 6 cm (2.4") high and 10 cm (4") in diameter. It is marked as 2nd quality but I cannot see why because it is in excellent...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
A Classic Elegant "Aro" ceramic bowl by Gunnar Nylund, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Classic elegant "Aro" ceramic bowl by Gunnar Nylund. Shades in blue and brown glaze. Made for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Inscribed with artist signature and Rorstand studio mark. E...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Pair of Ceramic Vases/Bottles Carl-Harry Stålhane Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These pieces of ceramic bottles were made in Sweden 1980s for Design Huset and designed by one of the great ceramic’s designers from Sweden, Carl-Harry Stålhane. There is a stunning nice colored 1980s look and still that grace of Swedish midcentury pottery...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund Green Hares Fur Glazed Stoneware Bowl Signed Rörstrand Sweden 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund Green hares fur glazed stoneware bowl signed Rörstrand Sweden 1960
This elegant green hares fur bowl is an excellent example of Gunnar Nylund's stoneware collection wi...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Collection of Six Krenit Bowls by Herbert Krenchel, Made in Denmark, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of six bowls in metal and enameled. Designed by Herbert Krenchel and made by Torben Ørskov. Great original condition.
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Brown Miniature Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown miniature vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it is 3.5 cm (1.4") high and in very good condition, marked as 1st quality.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Blue Ceramic Bowl Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Vintage Midcentury
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely unique blue bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 11.5 cm (4.6") in diameter. It is in excellent condition except fr...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Leaf Shaped Serving Dish Faience, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsbergs Studio
Located in Stockholm, SE
A serving dish in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsbergs Studio in Stockholm, it is 31.5 x 10.5 cm (12.6" x 4.2") in diameter. It´s in excellent condition.
In 1942, Gu...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Small Oblong Bowl Black Scandinavian, 1950s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Small oblong ceramic bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden.
Made ca 1950s to 1960s.
The bowl features a glaze with a mix of dark colors: black, brown and blue gray, It is de...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Large 1950s Black, White Ceramic Wall Plate Centerpiece, Starck, Andersen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish modernist decorative plate / wall decoration / centerpiece with strong graphic decor from the Tribal Harlekin series by ceramic artist Marianne Starck (1931-2007). Shiny bone white glaze with hand-carved sgraffito graphic lines and patterns in raw anthracite colored clay...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund "ARO" Medium Blue Green Stoneware Bowl Rorstrand Sweden 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund "ARO" medium Blue Green stoneware bowl Rorstrand Sweden 1960s
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Measures: Height 3 1/4" (8cm)
Width 6 1/4" (16cm)
Depth 4 3/4" (12cm)
Incised "R (Three Crowns) Swed...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Saara Hopea two sizes Glass Bowls Blue Green Handblown 1950s
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Scandinavian Modern Saara Hopea two sizes Glass Bowls Blue Green Handblown 1950s
Two mold-blown, clear, dark-blue and moss-green cased glass Art-objects / bowls, model SH117. Designed by Saara Hopea in 1956 and executed by Nuutajärvi-Notsjö in 1958 & 1959.
An optical effect makes it appear as if the colour goes to the outer edges but the encasing is only in the interior.
These objects were made between 1956 and 1967 in two sizes 9,5 cm and 13,5 cm in diameter, and in several colours (blue, green, yellow, purple and red) this being a complete set in green and blue. Both are early production examples.
They are marked and dated in diamond pen underneath the base.
About Saara Hopea
Saara Elisabet Hopea (Porvoo 1925 - Porvoo 1984) was a Finnish designer of Art-glass, furniture and jewellery.
Saara Hopea was born in 1925 in Porvoo, in the south of Finland. Her parents Ossian Hopea and Lempi Westerlund owned a goldsmithing company.
After attending secondary school, Hopea studied at the Interior Design Department of the Central School of Art and Design, now the Aalto University of Art and Design.
She graduated in 1946, and worked for a few years as an illustrator, then she accepted a job at the lighting factory of Taito Oy, headed by the renowned designer Paavo Tynell.
In the early 1950's, Saara Hopea became interested in glass design and started working at the Nuutajärvi glass factory, where she worked under artistic director Kaj Franck.
After her father's death, Saara Hopea took over the direction of the family business Ossian Hopea Oy in 1959. She worked as the artistic director from 1959 to 1960 and again from 1967 and was responsible for numerous jewellery designs.
In 1960 Saara Hopea married Oppi Untracht...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass
Søholm Large Molecule Bowl in Glazed Stoneware, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large stoneware bowl. Decorated with blue glaze and stylized molecules around its perimeter. Made by Søholm in Denmark during the 1970s. Design number: 372144 - handmade. Measurement...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund "ARO" Ceramic Stoneware Bowl Dark Glaze Brown for Rörstrand, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and rare bowl by Gunnar Nylund in a dark glaze with hues of black, navy, brown. Rörstrand produced in the 1950s. In good vintage condition showing small signs from age and ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal
Gunnar Nylund Stoneware "GN ARU" Blue Bowl for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund Stoneware "GN ARU" Blue Bowl for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Beautiful stoneware bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand in shades of light blue and brown trim hares fur gl...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Large Axk Bowl Blue an Ocher Hares Fur Glaze Sweden 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand large AXK bowl blue an Ocher Hares Fur glaze Sweden 1950.
This unique and large stoneware bowl is glazed with a delicate yet bold blue hares fur glaze with...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Carl Harry Stålhane '1920-1990' for Rörstrand, Organically Shaped Bowl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl Harry Stålhane (1920-1990) for Rörstrand.
Organically shaped bowl in glazed ceramics. Beautiful glaze in shades of blue-green. Mid-20th century.
Measures: 27.5 x 7 cm.
In ex...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Kosta Boda Atoll Black Large Bowl Design Anna Ehrner
Located in Bochum, NRW
Heavy and thick blown glass large bowl "Atoll" by Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda, Sweden. Original manufacturer label on the wall. Excellent condition.
Dimensions:
Diameter 17,5 cm, h...
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
Carl Harry Stålhane '1920-1990' for Rörstrand, Bowl in Glazed Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl Harry Stålhane (1920-1990) for Rörstrand.
Bowl in glazed ceramics. Beautiful glaze in deep blue shades. Mid-20th century.
Measures: 17.7 x 6 cm.
In excellent condition.
Sta...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Carl-Harry Stålhane Stoneware Ceramic Midcentury Bowl Unique Piece, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and unique large stoneware bowl by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand produced in Sweden in the 1950s. Beautiful handmade decor and the bowl is in g...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Ceramic Bowl on a Foot Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Vintage Mid Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely mid-century bowl in ceramics with a glaze in a purple, brown, blue-toned glaze from Rörstrand, Sweden, designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane. The bowl is marked as 2nd quality and...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Kähler Ceramic Dish, Polychrome Decorated Glaze
Located in Kastrup, DK
Kähler ceramic dish.
Interesting decorated in polychrome glaze.
Denmark 1930 - 1940.
Signed: HÄK (Herman A. Kähler).
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Cast Iron Urns by Olof Hult Scandinavian Modern
By Olof Hult
Located in Copenhagen, DK
OLOF HULT - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN
Trädgårdsurnor "Mikrokosmos" by Olof Hult, Sweden.
Cast iron with natural patina.
Model exhibited at The International Exposition of Modern Indus...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Iron
Hilkka-Liisa Ahola for Arabia, Bowl in Glazed Ceramics, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hilkka-Liisa Ahola (1920-2009) for Arabia.
Bowl in glazed ceramics with hand-painted flowers. Finnish design, 1960s.
Measures: 14 x 5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Signed.
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand / Rørstrand. Bowl in Glazed Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand / Rørstrand.
Bowl in glazed ceramics. Glaze in light brown and green shades.
In perfect condition.
1st factory quality.
Measures: 14 x 12 x 7 cm.
Si...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg Studio, Unique Bowl in Glazed Ceramics, 1989
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg studio hand. Unique bowl in glazed ceramics, 1989.
Beautiful glaze in blue shades.
Signed.
In very good condition.
Measures 11 x 4.5 cm.
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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Large Bowl / Dish, Mid-20th C.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl Harry Stålhane (1920-1990) for Rörstrand.
Large bowl / dish in glazed ceramica. Beautiful glaze in brown shades.
Mid-20th century.
Measures: 29.2 x 7.5 cm.
In excellent co...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund Stoneware "GN ARU" Bowl for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund stoneware "GN ARU" bowl for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s.
Beautiful stoneware bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand in shades of blue and brown trim hares fur glaze. Signe...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Jørgen Mogensen for Royal Copenhagen, Square Bowl in Glazed Stoneware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jørgen Mogensen for Royal Copenhagen.
Square bowl in glazed stoneware. Beautiful sung glaze. Dated 1969-74.
Measures: 15.5 x 15...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg Studio, Unique Bowl on Foot in Glazed Ceramic
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg Studio. Unique bowl on foot in glazed ceramics. 1999. Beautiful glaze in blue shades.
Signed.
In very good condition.
Measures: 13.3 x 5.5 cm.
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Timo Sarvimãki Stoneware Platter for Designhuset, Stockholm, Sweden 1960'S.
Located in New York, NY
Timo Sarvimäki stoneware platter depicting a deep blue pond or lake surface with lily pads, and a dragon fly in relief. Produced for Designhuset, Stockh...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Clay
Irma Yourstone, Sweden, Bowl on Foot in Glazed Stoneware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Irma Yourstone (1911-1988), Sweden.
Bowl on foot in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in deep blue shades. 1960s.
Measures: 22 x 18 cm.
In excellent...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Black Abstract Centerpiece Bowl 'Burgundia' by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen, Soholm
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Footed/Pedestal Burgundia centerpiece bowl designed by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen and decorated by Svend Aage Jensen. Manufactured by Søholm in Denmark...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. Bowl in Glazed Ceramics, Mid-20th C
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) for Rörstrand. Bowl in glazed ceramics.
Beautiful glaze in blue-green and brown shades. Mid-20th century.
Measures: 14.5 x 11 cm.
Height: 5.5 cm.
In ex...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic, Stoneware Bowl Various Blue Colors by Danish Artist Ole Victor, 2021
By Gertrud Vasegaard, Axel Salto
Located in Odense, DK
Ceramic bowl with glaze in various blue colors, made by Danish artist Ole Victor, 2021.
Ole Victor is a Danish artist who attended Art Academy between 1975 and 1980. He creates ar...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Bowl in Glazed Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) for Rörstrand. Bowl in glazed ceramics.
Beautiful glaze in earth tones. Mid-20th century.
Measures: 14 x 12 cm.
Height: 6.5 cm.
In excellent condition....
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware bowl by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful stoneware platter in a leaf shape by Gunnar Nylund. Purplish brown glaze with contrasting bright blue areas.
Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceramicists and designers of the Swedish mid-century period. He was Rörstrand’s creative leader from 1931 until 1949 and as such propelled the artistic work at the factory and served as mentor to younger artists, among them Carl-Harry Stålhane and Hertha Bengtsson.
Nylund was a dedicated functionalist, who brought ideas of democratizing stoneware and creating beautiful, qualitative and affordable everyday items for the people to Rörstand in the mid-1920s. The factory had at the time lost its former leading market position, but Nylund’s efforts gave it a great reboot. He designed ceramic kitchenware...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Black & Brown Bowl - Mid century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
Midcentury Swedish bowl from Rörstrand, designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane. It is 15.5 cm in diameter and is in excellent condition and marked as 1st quality.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is o...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund "AXK" Mid Century Ceramic Bowl by Rörstrand in Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare ad beautiful bowl by Gunnar Nylund in a black dark brown glaze for Rörstrand produced in the 1950s. In good vintage condition with small signs from age and use. Signed "AXK".
...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Knut Paul, Six Small Bowls in Glazed Stoneware, Beautiful Polychrome Glaze
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Knut Paul. Six small bowls in glazed stoneware. Beautiful polychrome glaze. Mid-20th century.
Knut Paul worked for Richard Kjærgaard in the period ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware vase in a clean form by Gunnar Nylund, the undulating rim softens the form. Vivacious blue glaze with purple streaks.
Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceramicists and designers of the Swedish mid-century period. He was Rörstrand’s creative leader from 1931 until 1949 and as such propelled the artistic work at the factory and served as mentor to younger artists, among them Carl-Harry Stålhane and Hertha Bengtsson.
Nylund was a dedicated functionalist, who brought ideas of democratizing stoneware and creating beautiful, qualitative and affordable everyday items for the people to Rörstand in the mid-1920s. The factory had at the time lost its former leading market position, but Nylund’s efforts gave it a great reboot. He designed ceramic kitchenware...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Royal Copenhagen Low Bowl in Glazed Ceramics with Scorpion
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen low bowl in glazed ceramics with a scorpion.
Beautiful sung glaze and blue edge. 1970s.
Measures: 15.2 x 4 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Hjordis Oldfors for Upsala Ekeby, 1954 'Kokos' 'Coconut' Series, Modernist Dish
Located in Frome, GB
This elegant work of Swedish Mid Century Modern design is by Hjördis Oldfors (b. 1920 - d. 2014) for Upsala Ekeby. Oldfors was a celebrated Swedish ceramicist, painting, and textile ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Jørgen Mogensen for Royal Copenhagen, Low Bowl in Glazed Stoneware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jørgen Mogensen for Royal Copenhagen. Low bowl in glazed stoneware.
Beautiful sung glaze. 1970s.
Measures: 10 x 3 cm.
In excel...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Large Bowl / Dish, Mid-20th C.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl Harry Stålhane (1920-1990) for Rörstrand. Large bowl / dish in glazed ceramics. Beautiful glaze in brown shades. Mid-20th century.
Measures: 29 x 7.5 cm.
In excellent conditio...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
LÖVA, Gustavsberg, Gabi Citron-Tengborg, Bowl in Glazed Ceramics, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
LÖVA - Gustavsberg - Gabi Citron-Tengborg. Bowl in glazed ceramics. 1960s.
Measures: 20.5 x 9 cm.
Height: 4.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Modern Orange Enamel Krenit Bowl by Herbert Krenchel for Torben Orskov
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish modern orange / black enamel Krenit bowl by Herbert Krenchel for Torben Orskov, circa 1950s. Beautiful color and condition on this vintage piece with no chips to the enamel, b...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Bowl on Foot, 1966
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Berndt Friberg (1899-1981) for Gustavsberg Studio.
Bowl on foot in glazed ceramics. Beautiful glaze in turquoise and dark shades.
Dated 1966.
Measures: ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Large Dish / Bowl on Base in Glazed Ceramic
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Large dish / bowl on base in glazed ceramics. Beautiful glaze in brown shades, mid-20th century.
Measures: 30 x 8 cm.
In excellent condition.
Si...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Knut Paul, Seven Small Bowls in Glazed Stoneware, Beautiful Polychrome Glaze
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Knut Paul. Seven small bowls in glazed stoneware. Beautiful polychrome glaze. Mid-20th century.
Knut Paul worked for Richard Kjærgaard in the perio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern decorative bowls for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern decorative bowls for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative bowls created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, stoneware and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern decorative bowls made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative bowls, popular names associated with this style include Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund, Carl-Harry Stålhane, and Gustavsberg. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative bowls differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $50 and tops out at $12,850 while the average work can sell for $525.
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