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
- Scandinavian design and Nordic design originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus; 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.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Large Brown Bowl, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, 1958 - Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large brown bowl designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg. It is 31 cm in diameter and 8.5 cm high and in very good condition except from a tiny mark in ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Tapio Wirkkala / ART OBJECT(YELLOW) 3266 / Iittala
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Designed in 1947, manufactured 1948-1949.
One of the first designs in IITTALA.
Thick-walled yellow crystal glass, unusual for a TAPIO WIRKKALA piece.
Signed TaPIO WIRKKaLa - IITTaLa,...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Marianne Westman Hand Thrown Stoneware Bowl, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1964
Located in The Hague, NL
This stoneware bowl was designed by Marianne Westman and produced in Sweden in 1964. Westman designed many classics for the Swedish ceramic factory Rörstrand, mostly porcelain table...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Kaj Franck Arabia Metal Bowls Set, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Bowls set designed by Kaj Franck for Arabia and made by Finel of Finland, metal painted, circa 1950s
Signed under the base.
Available 3 large: Diameter 21 cm, height 14 cm
Availab...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal
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
Miniature Brown Ceramic Bowl, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg - 1977
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown bowl designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the bowl is 4 cm tall and about 6.8 cm in diameter. It is in excellent condition and is marked as on picture and ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1956
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware bowl with amazing hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1956.
Excellent condition.
Incised s...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid Century Large Bowl in Ceramic by Conny Walther, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful large stoneware bowl by Danish artist Conny Walther. Made in 1970s.
Great colour plate in this glaze.
Other mentionable ceramic artists fro...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Fruitbowl Porcelain - Arthur Percy - Gefle Sweden - 1930s
By Arthur Percy, Gefle
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning fruitbowl designed by Arthur Percy at Gefle porcelainfactory in the 1930s. This bowl have the beautiful and characteristic floral pattern that Percy is famous for. The bow...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala for Humppila "Northern Light" Large art glass bowl. 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tapio Wirkkala for Humppila "Northern Light"
Large art glass bowl in amber-colored glass.
From the 1970s.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: D 29.0 cm x H 15.0 cm.
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Turquoise Modernist Bowl in Brass by Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall Sweden
Located in Vorst, BE
A Swedish Brass bowl by Gunnar Ander. Produced by Ystad-Metall, located in the town of Ystad in Sweden.
Very elegant oval modernist bowl. Signed w...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Very Large Ceramic Wall Bowl Platter, Graphic Decor, Organic Colors, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Very large, stunning Nordic decorative hanging wall plate / centerpiece / bowl in muted earth tones. Peanut brown matte glaze with navy ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Clay
Swedish Modern 1950's Stainless Catch It All , Fruit Bowl by Gabis Stainless
By Gabis
Located in San Diego, CA
Large stainless steel bowl catch it all , fruit bowl by Gabis of Sweden circa 1950's with raised edge . Design by Nils Sibdel.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stainless Steel
Kaj Franck Model KF539 "Pokaali" Goblet for Nuutajärvi Notsjö, circa 1972
Located in London, GB
For sale is a stunning example of Kaj Franck’s timeless design for Nuutajärvi Notsjö – the celebrated KF539 “Pokaali” goblet, standing at an impressive 16cm in height. This piece, ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
1950s Danish Teak Freeform Carved Nut Bowl Table Centerpiece Vintage Modern
By Finn Juhl
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Obscure Danish Design Company, AL-BO. Highly finished, thin walled Teak wedge-shaped bowl.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Teak
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish 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
Miniature Brown Ceramic Bowl, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg - 1977
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown bowl designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the bowl is 4 cm tall and about 6.8 cm in diameter. It is in excellent condition and is marked as on picture and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Kai Bloomqvist Scandinavian Modern Patinated Cast Bronze Bowl, Finland, 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Kaj Blomquist cast bronze bowl on three legs with oxidized patina. Signed “Kaj Blomqvist”, Finland 1 970s.
Measure: Diameter: 10.75”.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Modern Bowl in Pewter by GAB, 1930
Located in Örebro, SE
Very rare bowl in pewter with brass rim by GAB -1930.
Lovely piece decorated with lions and palm-trees.
Signed with makers mark.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Pewter and ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Large Henning Koppel Teak Bowl for Georg Jensen, 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Large Henning Koppel staved teak bowl for Georg Jensen. Signed, Denmark, 1950s.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Teak
Danish Michael Andersen Large Bowl Wall Decor with Face Motif Persia Glaze 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Very rare and large ceramic bowl or wall decor from the famous Danish ceramic workshop Michael Andersen & Søn (MA&S) on the island of Bornholm. Made circa 1950s or 1960s.
The Hand Painted decor resembles the style of Marianne Starck but is most likely not by her as the piece doesn't show her signature. We suppose it's by Gerd Hiort Petersen...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Marianne Starck Triangular Black White Handmade Bowl, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sculptural and graphically stunning Scandinavian midcentury modern warm anthracite black and white decorative centerpiece bowl. Hand-carved organic animalistic relief pattern of styl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
1960s Blue Enamel Stainless Dish by Cathrineholm of Norway
By Cathrineholm
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Scandinavian Modern Blue Enamel Stainless Dish by Cathrineholm of Norway and Grete Prytz Kittelsen
stamped by maker
2.75 h x 7.5 x 7.5
Original early vintage preowned condition
Refer...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Enamel, Stainless Steel
Large Swedish Root Bowl ca 1730
Located in Farsta, SE
Large Swedish Root Bowl ca 1730
With soft gray tones and a deep patina, this bowl is one of my absolute favorites.
The iron repairs, owner’s marks, and natural wood cracks beautiful...
Category
1730s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Iron
Collectors stoneware bowl in ceramic, Scandinavian Modern, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful, decorative stoneware bowl with glaze shifting in blues, black and brown.
By Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden mid1900s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Faience Dish - Stig Lindberg - Gustavsberg Studio - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large dish in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg Studio, it´s 30 x 19,5 cm (12" x 7.8"). It´s in excellent condition except from a minor un-glazed spot from the produ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Faience
Mid Century Flygsfors Coquelle Bowl Made in Sweden by Paul Kedelv c 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid Century Swedish Modern Art Glass centerpiece bowl, designed by Paul Kedelv for Flygsfors as part of the classic Coquelle series, circa 1970's.
The bowl features a white,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Midcentury Brass and Stone Bowl by Saulo, Norway, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A stylish and heavy vintage Norwegian brass bowl with granite from the mines of Sulitjelma in the Norwegian region Laponia.
Made by Saulo / Sulitjelma Stein og Metall, Norway, 1960s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Granite, Brass
Pair of Johnny Mattsson Teak Bowls Sculptural Hand Carved Sweden 1950s
Located in Basel, BS
Hand-carved sculptural teak bowls by Johnny Mattsson, hand-crafted in his workshop in Sweden in the late 1950s to early 1960s.
• Teak, 20 cm tall and 12 cm wide, signed.
• Teak 23 c...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Teak
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. This vase is pa...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Kaj Franck / BOWL(Unique Piece) / Nuutajarvi
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Kaj Franck is known for his functional, simple designs that are often referred to as the ‘conscience of Finland’, and his products are characterised by their use of colour without an...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Art Deco Footed Oval Bronze Bowl by Gross & Christensen, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A rare and beautiful art deco bronze bowl with amazing decor and patina.
Made by Gross & Christensen in Denmark, 1930s.
Great condition, only a few...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Swedish Wood Bowl circa 1830
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Wood Bowl circa 1830
With a grey smooth patina that only can be created over time.
Residues from original paint.
Owner's mark 'EB' engraved...
Category
1830s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Birch
Kosta Boda Filigrana Bowl
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a beautiful mouth blown filigrana glass bowl whose design is attributed to Vicke Lindstrom for Kosta Boda. The bowl is of exceptional quality a...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
Bowl in Wood or Decorative Vde Poche Brown Color Scandinavian, circa 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This bowl in a brown color, is quite large. Can be used as a basket, a vide poche, or just as a decorative item.
It has been made in wood, in sweden, circa 1960.
A crack in the han...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Arthur Percy, Bowl, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
By Arthur Percy, Gefle
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed bowl vase designed by Arthur Percy and produced by Gefle, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Kaj Franck Model KF539 "Pokaali" Goblet for Nuutajärvi Notsjö, circa 1972
Located in London, GB
For sale is a stunning example of Kaj Franck’s timeless design for Nuutajärvi Notsjö – the celebrated KF539 “Pokaali” goblet, standing at an impressive 16cm in height. This piece, ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Large Starck Andersen 1950s Black, White Ceramic Wall Plate Centerpiece
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Marianne Westman Hand Thrown Stoneware Bowl, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1964
Located in The Hague, NL
This stoneware bowl was designed by Marianne Westman and produced in Sweden in 1964. Westman designed many classics for the Swedish ceramic factory Rörstrand, mostly porcelain table...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Blue Ceramic Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely blue bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 18,5 cm in diameter. It is in excellent condition but marked as 2nd quality.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is one...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Large Brown Stoneware Bowl by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia, Finland, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware bowl with amazing glaze.
Made by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia, Finland, 1960s
Great condition.
Incised signature 'AH' and 'ARABIA'.
Annikki Hovisaari (1918–20...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Olle Alberius for Rörstrand "Kurbits" Centerpiece Bowl, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish Mid-Century Modern handmade and hand-decorated centerpiece bowl in rustic chamotte clay by Swedish designer Olle Alberius (1926-1993). The decorations are inspired by the tra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery, Clay
Four Planters by Wilhelm Kåge, 1950s Gustavsberg, Scandinavian Design
Located in Stockholm, SE
Four planters with two dishes of model Planta designed by Wilhelm Kåge ay Gustavsberg. The larger once are 13 x 13 cm and 11 cm high (5.2" x 5.2" x 4.4")...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
20th Century Cast Iron Urn Mikrokosmos by Olof Hult
Located in Allerum, SE
Early 20th century Swedish Grace / Art Deco cast iron urn by Olof Hult for Nafveqvarn. ca 1930s Sweden.
Category
Early 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Iron
Small Faience Bowl Leafs - Stig Lindberg - Gustavsberg Studio - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A small leaf shaped bowl in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg Studio with a lovely decor of leafs, it´s 12.5 x 8.5 cm (5" x 3.4"). It´s in excellent condition. It is m...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Faience
Large Swedish hand made birch burl wood bowl, 1960-70s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Large hand made birch burl wood bowl. Hand made by Swedish craftsman around the 1960-70s. Large size with beautiful wood pattern and skillfully executed. Very good condition with lig...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Birch, Burl
Tapio Wirkkala / ART OBJECT / SALT BOWL 3269 / Iittala
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Designed in 1950; manufactured from 1952 to 1959.
One of a series of pieces using comb-cut, introduced in 1952 as a new surface decoration technique following the line-cut used in on...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Schreuder & Olsson, Bowl, Pewter, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A cast pewter bowl designed and produced by Schreuder & Olsson, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pewter
1950s Large Danish Orange Centerpiece Fruit Table Bowl Mid-Century
By Krenit
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful 1950s mcm pop of color for any interior with a real design heritage behind it, by Herbert Krenchel for Krenit of Denmark. Massive at 15 inches in diameter.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver and Mahogany Wood Bowl
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A fabulous Scandinavian Modern asymmetrical bowl made from Mahogany with Sterling Silver base. This wonderful has a great modern shape that displays beautifully on a coffee table or ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Joseph Simon Danish Stoneware Bowl in Coffee Glaze for Søholm, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Handmade stoneware bowl. Decorated with coffee glaze featuring relief patterns of spirals and squares. Designed by ceramist Joseph Simon and made at Søholm in Denmark between 1967-69...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Kosta Boda tray in art glass
By Kosta Boda
Located in Esbjerg, DK
tray in art glass.
Made by Kosta Boda.
Signed.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen. Ceramic bowl in celadon glaze.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen. Ceramic bowl in celadon glaze. Featuring a fish motif.
Mid-20th century.
Model number 1205.
Marked.
Perfect condition.
First factory quality.
Dime...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Bowl by Raija Tuumi for Arabia, Finland, 1960s. Blue and Brown.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique hand thrown stoneware bowl, with amazing glaze.
Made by Raija Tuumi at Arabia, Finland, 1960s.
Excellent condition.
Incised signature "RT" and "ARABIA".
Ceramic artist Raija Tuumi (1923–2016) represents a generation of artists who, after the war, helped make Finland’s art industry internationally famous. The ceramic artists and their visibility at international exhibitions played a significant role in putting Finnish art on the world map. Raised in Kiukais in Satakunta, Finland, Raija Tuumi first discovered artistic expression through weaving. However local potters, raised her interest in an alternative material.
After many different phases in her life Tuumi ended up studying in Ateneum’s ceramics department between 1946 and 1949, during which she found her own strong style. The students’ training included periods in workshops in Finland, where she encountered potters’ large dough and butter milk pots and other dishes that inspired Tuumi to work on large sculptural objects.
Tuumi studied in the ceramics department along side with other ceramisist, including Ulla Procopé, Annikki Hovisaari, Dorrit Flinckenberg, Vuokko Eskolin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Star Shaped Blue Glass Bowl by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Twi-star shaped aqua blue bowl designed by Per Lütken in 1964. Manufactured at Holmegaard in Denmark during the mid-late 1960s. It is called Aqua or Fionia and it is signed PLS by th...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
Swedish Laholm Delicate Multicolored Floral Decor Bowl, 1960s
By Laholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hand-painted multicolored Scandinavian Modern decorative ceramic vide-poche bowl manufactured by Laholm in the 1960s. Soft pastel stripes on the exterior and stylized flower petals, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
1970s Orrefors 'Corona' Crystal Bowl
By Orrefors
Located in Raleigh, US
Orrefors Swedish ‘Corona’ Heavy Crystal Bowl
This exquisite vintage crystal bowl from Orrefors, a renowned Swedish glass manufacturer, combines classic elegance with modern design. ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Gray Speckled Ceramic Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely gray speckled dish with a stunning glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand The bowl is 19 x 14 cm (7.6" x 5.6") in diameter. It is in excellent condition except f...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Bowl by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bowl designed by Just Andersen in 1920s and produced by his own company in Denmark. Made from Disko metal (an alloy of different metals invented by Just Andersen...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal
Erik Hoglund / Engraved Bowl'Crystal' / Boda Glasbruk / 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
An art piece carved into crystal glass using the engraving technique. The deep and rough sculpture is by Eric Högland himself. Engraved with 6 bir...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Ewald Dahlskog, Deep Blue Large Bowl, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large, deep blue bowl designed by Ewald Dahlskog at Bo Fajans in Gefle in 1940s. The bowl is 33.5 x 19.5 cm in diameter and in excellent condition except from a minor stain on the ...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Large Fruitbowl Porcelain - Arthur Percy - Gefle Sweden - 1930s
By Arthur Percy, Gefle
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning fruitbowl designed by Arthur Percy at Gefle porcelainfactory in the 1930s. This bowl have the beautiful and characteristic floral pattern that Percy is famous for. The bow...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
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. This vase is pa...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala, Pink Crystal Bowl No. 3317, Finland, circa 1948-1959
Located in Chatham, ON
TAPIO WIRKKALA - IITTALA - Design No. 3317 - Mid Century Scandinavian sculptural pink glass / crystal bowl with indented rim - signed on the side (as photographed) - Finland - circa ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Karin Bjòrquist white & gold glazed bowl, Rörstrand Sweden, Scandinavian modern
Located in New York, NY
A large elegant Scandinavian Modern white glazed ceramic footed bowl with gold details. Designed by Karin Bjórquist for Rörstrand, Sweden, signed and dated 1990’s on the bottom.
Hei...
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund ARO Stoneware Bowl Blue and Green Glaze Rorstrand Sweden 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund ARO Stoneware Bowl Blue and Green Glaze Rorstrand Sweden 1960s
Measurements: 4" wide, 3" deep, 1" high in center and 1.5" high edges.
Incised "R (three crowns) Swede...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Danish Modern Royal Copenhagen Blanc De Chine Porcelain Bowl 1939 Hans H. Hansen
Located in Miami, FL
Lovely Blanc de Chine Porcelain decorative bowl by Hans Henrik Hansen -1894-1965 - Denmark for Royal Copenhagen. With an Art Deco sensibility, it is unique, ele...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bowl, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Asaa, DK
Beautiful organically shaped solid teak bowl made by Kay Bojesen in mint condition.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
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Teak
Arne Jacobsen Iconic brass bowl for Stelton brassware Denmark 1960's
By Stelton, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Forest, BE
Original brass bowl by master Danish architect Arne Jacobsen. Model designed for Stelton a danish manufacturer . Lots of patina and traces of use that gives a warm feeling. Properly ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Wilhelm Kåge, stoneware bowl model Våga / Wave, Gustavsberg. Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Decorative stoneware bowl, model Våga / Wave, designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Scandinavian Modern 1950s.
This bowl is a part of a series with different sizes and shapes,...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Nils Kähler, Kähler. Two ceramic bowls. Partially unglazed with turquoise glaze
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nils Kähler (1906-1979) for Kähler.
Two ceramic bowls. Partially unglazed with turquoise glaze.
Hand-glazed.
Approximately 1970.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Large: Diameter 14.5 c...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
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