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
Danish Saxbo Large Square Dish Rustic Style Grey and Green, Modern Ceramic 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage square tray by Eva Stæhr-Nielsen for the legendary ceramic workshop Saxbo. Made ca. 1960s or 1970s.
The tray has a rustic style decorated with incised lines and an interesti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Tapio Wirkkala / ART OBJECT / ASHTRAY "ICE BREAKER" 3318 / Iittala
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Manufactured from 1963 to 1974 and from 1986 to 1987.
This piece features a base approximately 30 mm thick, with icebergs and ice floes of various sizes floating on the sea surface, ...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Glass “Devil’s Cradle” Bowl by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful “Devil’s Cradle” bowl by Timo Sarpaneva, made in thick glass quality in an organic, rounded form. Two holes close to the edge. Frosted surface.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Gertrud Lonegren / BOWL / Rorstrand
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Gertrud Lonegren was a designer at Rorstrand from 1936 to 1941.
Together with GUNNAR NYLUND, who became Rorstrand's artistic director in 1931, he laid the foundations for Rorstrand'...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Blue Scandinavian Art Glass Centerpiece Fruit Bowl, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A large hat-shaped hand blown art glass bowl. Decorated in different colors with blister-technique. It was made in Scandinavia during the 197...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
$395 Sale Price
25% Off
Large Squared Bowl- Hertha Bengtson - Rörstrand - 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A squared bowl designed by Hertha Bengtson at Rörstrand, the bowl is 29,5 x 29,5 cm (11.8" x 11,8") in diameter. It is in excellent condition except from some minor marks and scratch...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Kosta Boda Bertil Vallien Sweden Day Series Glass Dish T1210
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful thick glass cristal clear with design candy dish low bowl, circa 1970's excellent condition deisgn by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda.Sweden.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Large Round Dish - Ingrid Atterberg #2217 "Vinga" - Upsala Ekeby 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely ceramic dish of model "Vinga" designed between 1957-1959 by Ingrid Atterberg at Upsala Ekeby. It is 35.5 cm (14.2") in diameter and in excellent condition.
Upsala Ekeby c...
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1950s Swedish Vintage 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
Swedish Modern Veckla bowl by Stig Lindberg Gustavsberg 1950s
Located in Boden, SE
"Veckla" vase designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. Stig Lindberg designed the series in 1950, the series was composed of 12 bowls and vases with sculptural free form shapes. Th...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Hand-turned Freeform bowl in Teak, ESA 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual asymmetrical bowl in solid teak. Beautiful hand-finished organic shape with soft curves. Suitable as decorative centerpiece, for fruits or salad. It was made in-house at ESA ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Teak
$226 Sale Price
20% Off
Teak Peridiocals Basket from Denmark
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A well scaled and unusual periodicals basket having an adjustable bronze riveted looping handle and finely crafted of molded teak plywood.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Teak
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
Swedish Folk Art Exeptional Large Organic Burl Curly Birch Bowl, 1980s
By SHEM (Swedish Home Craft)
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Rare burl made in Sweden 1980s with precision handcraft gives a nice edition to any living room with intention to give an organic simple, but jet complex look. The signs of the wood ...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Birch
Shallow Thin Edge Turned Mahaogany Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Shallow Thin Edge Turned Mahaogany Bowl
Artist Unknown
"nice wood grain and finish"
"some nail holes are visible"
"felt pads added to bottom"
"oiled with food grade mineral oil"
"s...
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Late 20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Mahogany
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Ceramic Blue Bowl Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Vintage Midcentury
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lidded bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand Atelier. It is 7.5 cm (3") high and 9 x 7 cm (3.6" x 2.8") in diameter. It is marked as 2nd quality but I cannot see why be...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Kaj Franck / KF1 HORS D'OEUVRE DISH(BROWN) / Arabia Finland
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
KF1 was designed in 1957 and manufactured from 1958 to 1962.
A geometric-shaped appetiser dish. One of Kai Franck's masterpieces, combining structural beauty with functional elegance...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Large Swedish Turned Bowl, ca 1780
Located in Farsta, SE
Large Swedish Turned Bowl, ca. 1780
The old repairs on this bowl add to its unique character and beauty.
With beautiful repairs and owner mark.
M...
Category
1780s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pine
Vintage Glass Bowl Northern Lights by Tauno Wirkkala for Humppilla Finland, 1970
By Humppila 1
Located in Lisboa, PT
This glass bowl was designed by Tauno Wirkkala for Humpila Glass of Finland in 1972 and in production between 1972 and 1987.
Tauno Wirkkala is brother ...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Noomi Backhausen Glazed Abstract Centerpiece Bowl for Søholm, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large handmade centerpiece bowl or dish featuring a variety of earthy glazes set in an abstract sunflower looking motif. It was designed by female ceramist Noomi Backhausen in the la...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
$422 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Grace Floral Pewter "A45" Fruit Dish by Estrid Ericson for Svenskt Tenn
Located in Stockholm, SE
Early Swedish Grace modern "A 45" floral pewter fruit dish by Estrid Ericson / Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, 1920s. This iconic bowl was introduced and presented at the World Exhibit...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pewter
Mid-Century Ceramic Bowl "Ax" by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden 1950s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This adorable Scandinavian modern ceramic bowl, crafted between 1958-61, is adorned with an "ear of grain" motif, exemplifying the renowned Swedish ceramic design of the mid-20th cen...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Earthenware
Kaj Franck / KF2 HORS D'OEUVRE DISH(BLACK) / Arabia Finland
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
KF2 was designed in 1957 and manufactured from 1958 to 1962.
A geometric-shaped appetiser dish. One of Kai Franck's masterpieces, combining structural beauty with functional elegance...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Nils Thorsson for Aluminia "Baca" Large Fruit Bowl Black & Yellow, Danish 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare and very large raised bowl by Nils Thorsson for the ceramic manufacturer Aluminia Denmark, later brandname Royal Copenhagen. It's from the "Baca" series and made ca. 1960s.
The...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Palshus Low Round Bowl Dish with Dark Blue Glaze, Danish Modern Ceramic 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Low ceramic bowl by the acknowledged Danish ceramic workshop Palshus. It is designed by Per Linnemann-Schmidt and made in the 1960s or early 1970s.
The bowl is made from chamotte cl...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Large Fruitbowl Porcelain - Arthur Percy - Gefle Sweden - 1930s
By Gefle, Arthur Percy
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
Modern Stoneware Kähler Plate, 1980s
By Kähler Keramik, Kähler
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Modernist stoneware centerpiece bowl by Kähler Keramik in 1988. Light gray spotted glaze and unglazed sandcolored ceramic material side by side in lined graphic patterns.
To be used...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Midcentury Chamotte Sculptures, Jan De Rooden & Johnny Rolf, Gustavsberg, 1967
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of three stoneware sculptures by Jan De Rooden and Johnny Rolf, a Dutch ceramicist duo. They were invited by Stig Lindberg to work at Gustavsberg as guest designers, and their ye...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Yellow Rare Lidded Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A rare and beautiful lidded stoneware bowl with amazing yellow hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s.
Great c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Art Deco Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and rare pewter bowl.
Designed and made by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1920s.
Good condition, only a few light scratches and a tiny chip to the rim.
Stamped 'DENMARK', mod...
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1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pewter
Rare and Unique Hand Turned Wood Bowl Made in Sweden
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and simple design on this hand turned solid wood bowl, retains label made in Sweden and some mark. A hairline crack that’s been repaired is t...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Fruitwood
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
Bowl Designed by Ingegerd Råman for Orrefors, Sweden, 2000s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bowl designed by Ingegerd Råman for Orrefors,
Sweden. 2000's.
Glass.
Dimensions:
H: 24 cm/ 9 1/2''
D: 34.5 cm/ 1' 2''
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Bronze bowls by Tapio Wirkkala Models 446-448, Kultakeskus 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Tapio Wirkkala designed a large number of items fo Kultakeskus OY. Materials ranged from silver to bronze and other metals.
This particular model was introduced in 1971 in a number of different sizes ranging from 160-290 mm. 48 pieces of these were given in 1978 World Champions sky competition in Lahti, Finland.
This was also officially introduced in an exhibition in London in 1972.
This design is of course very functional as well, since these bowls can be used for a variety of reasons, such as fruit bowls and so on.
These 2 pieces came from the same household, so they sustain similar patina, since they aged in the same surroundings.
The measures 25x8 cm are for the bigger bowl.. The smaller one is 16x7 cm.
The bigger bowl has beautiful darker beauty marks or vintage spots 🙂 that only come with age and use, refer to pictures please.
Rarely does a designer command such an expansive talent and career as Wirkkala did. Inspired by nature and armed with exceptional understanding of geomety and ratios, his designs literally shaped much of our daily lives.
Designs ranging from daily items such as money...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg Surrea from early 1940’s Sweden
Located in Forest, BE
Series of 3 bowls in powerful white glaze by master ceramicist Wilhelm Kage. It’s a series he worked on int he late 1930’s. The idea behind those pieces is to cut them then reassembl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Clay
Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Mid-century Modern Clear Crystal Corona Bowl, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This crystal Corona Bowl was designed by Lars Hellsten for the Swedish glassworks Orrefors in the 1970s. Made of high-quality artistic crystal in the shape...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
$611 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Grace Pewter Box by Ingvar Bossler for Gamleby Tenn, Västervik, Sweden.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Simple, yet sophisticated, Swedish Grace pewter box by Ingvar Bossler for Gamleby Tenn, Västervik, Sweden.
The company Gamleby Tenn started in the...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pewter
Flygsfors 1956 Blue Coquille Art Glass Bowl, Sweden
By Flygsfors, Paul Kedelv
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vivid deep blue overlay art glass designed by Paul Kedelv for Swedish Flygsfors. A rare blue colored item in the Coquille series designed in 1956. Soft mouthblown shapes with one lif...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
$207 Sale Price
50% Off
Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware bowl with amazing glossy glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s.
Great condition.
Incise...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, 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
$1,396 Sale Price
30% Off
Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware bowl with amazing glossy glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s.
Great condition.
Incise...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Handmade Swedish Birch Burl Bowl, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Each burl has its own shape, formed by natural processes. This piece has been hollowed out to function both as an object and a utility item. The bowl’s irregular outer form contrasts...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Birch
Drejargruppen for Rörstrand Modernist Stoneware Gray Bowl, Sweden
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large decorative bowl hand-thrown and hand-painted by the artist collective Drejargruppen for Rörstrand in 1973. Rustic chamotte clay with shiny warm sandy gray glaze and earthy dark...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Blue Aqua Dish by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1960s
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Wavy hand blown aqua blue bowl designed by Per Lütken in 1964. This piece was manufactured at Holmegaard in Denmark during the mid-late 1960s. It is called Aqua or Fionia and it is s...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
$189 Sale Price
20% Off
Freeform Stainless Steel Alvar Aalto Bowl for Lilttala
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful freeform stainless steel bowl designed by Alvar Aalto for Iittala in polished stainless steel.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stainless Steel
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Rare Swedish Öland Limestone Spitting Cup from the Early 1800s
Located in Farsta, SE
Rare Swedish Öland Limestone Spitting Cup from the Early 1800s
Patina and wear is whats really build character in this piece.
Time and stone truly come together in this remarkable i...
Category
Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Limestone
Celadon Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware bowl with amazing celadon / light blue-green hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish 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
$260 Sale Price
20% Off
Blue Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware bowl with amazing blue hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s.
Great condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Lovely Green and Black Art Deco Bowl by Ilse Claesson, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely bowl designed by Ilse Claesson in the 1930s at Rörstrand, Sweden. It is 23,5 cm in diameter and about 11,5 cm high and in very good condition except from some craquelure in ...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
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 ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Small Brown Stoneware Bowl by Swedish Ceramist Claes Thell, 1966
Located in Malmö, SE
A small beautiful stoneware bowl with amazing glaze.
Made by Claes Thell, in the artist's studio, Höganäs, Sweden, 1967.
Excellent condition. Signed Thell '66.
Claes Thell is a Sw...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Blue Serving Dish Faience, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsbergs Studio
Located in Stockholm, SE
A serving dish in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg Studio, it´s 25,5 x 19 cm. It´s in very good condition. It´s marked with the Stig Lindberg characteristic Studio-hand.
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Royal Copenhagen Large Bowl with Hand Painted Bird Motif by Berte Jessen, 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large ceramic bowl from the Royal Copenhagen "Tenera" series.
It has a colorful hand painted decor with a bird and flowers. The lower brown part is unglazed.
Designed by Berte Je...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Leaf shaped Bowl - Lovely Glaze - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A leaf-shaped dish with a stunning glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand The bowl is 20,5 x16 cm (8,2" x 6,4") in diameter. It is in excellent condition except from some...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Set of 6 Glass Sculptured Handcrafted Vases Reijmyre, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This wonderful turbine driven; blue glass vases was made in Sweden at Reijmyre. Designed by Monica Bratt. Wonderful blue color with that cool look of the glass twisting. All made by hand during the 1937-1942. Added to this collection is the very rare large vase...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Orrefors Sweden Crystal Orion Bowl by Lars Hellsten 1970s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Orrefors Sweden Crystal Orion Bowl by Lars Hellsten circa 1970s.
The Swedish crystal Orion bowl, designed by sculptor Lars Hellsten for Orrefors, showcases a flared form with a scalloped edge and is signed with a marked with needle-etched Orrefors at the base.
Thick-walled clear crystal glass; the side edge with the opening rim with six indentations.
This elegant six-sided petal bowl is a remarkable piece of art, reflecting exquisite attention to detail. Its unique design makes it a standout addition to any home, sure to capture the admiration of all who see it.
Beautiful solid glass bowl...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Mari Simmulson, Upsala Ekeby, Bowl "Hedenhös" Porcelain, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely ceramic bowl of model "Hedenhös" in green and gray designed between 1957-1960 by Mari Simmulson at Upsala Ekeby. It is 23 x 18 cm in diameter and in mint condition.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Danish 'Glass-Tronomy' Bowl by Michael Bang for Holmegaard, 1970s
By Michael Bang
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare centerpiece or salad bowl in cast centrifuged clear glass. Decor: tentacles or waves. It is called Glastronomi (compilation of Glass and astronomy) and it was designed by Mich...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
$308 Sale Price
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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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