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.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Period: 1950s
Two Brown and green-glazed Gunnar Nylund Bowls, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two Classic brown and beige-glazed stoneware bowls designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Marked as 1st quality.
Gunnar Nylund, born in Paris in 1904 to parents engaged in sculptin...
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1950s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
A Classic Brown and Beige-glazed Gunnar Nylund Bowl, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Classic brown and beige-glazed stoneware bowl designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Marked as 1st quality.
Gunnar Nylund, born in Paris in 1904 to parents engaged in sculpting a...
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1950s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Unique Figurative Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand 1943 - Scandinavian
Located in Stockholm, SE
A unique hand painted bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in 1943, it is 37,5 cm (15") in diameter and about 5 cm (2") high. The bowl is in excellent condition except f...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Kaj Franck, Artglass Object, "Lancet" Blue, Handblown, 1956
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Kaj Franck, A blue and clear artglass object "Lancet", Model KF218, Nuutajärvi-Notsjö, Finland 1956
A free blown and cut and polished blue and clear cased artglass object “Lansetti”...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
Stig Lindberg, "Vitrin" Bowl, Stoneware, Sweden, 1956
Located in High Point, NC
A off-white-glazed stoneware "Vitrin" bowl designed by Stig Lindberg and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1956.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Bowl, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A small beige-glazed stoneware bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
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...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Large Bowl "Kaskad" - Mari Simmulson - Upsala Ekeby - Blue, Black and white
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large ceramic bowl of model Kaskad designed by Mari Simmulson at Upsala Ekeby in the 1950s. The bowl is 30,5 cm (12.2") in diameter and in lovely condition except from a small chip...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Centerpiece Bowl in Silver Plate & Purple Enamel, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large conical silver plate bowl decorated to the interior with a deep aubergine purple enamel. Manufactured and designed in Denmark during the late 1950s by DGS (Danish Silver- & Gol...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate, Enamel
Danish Dark Green Stoneware Vase "Model 167", Eva Stæhr-Nielsen, Saxbo, 1954
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful green glaze vase with incised leaf decorations by Eva Staehr Nielsen for Saxbo. Marked with the Saxbo yin-yang symbol encircled, the model number 167, four dots (the mark...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Set of 3 Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Bowls
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Height 2 cm Width 4 cm Depth 4 cm
Height 2 cm Width 2.5 cm Depth 2.5 cm
Height 2 cm Width 2.5 cm Depth 2.5 cm
This set of 3 miniature bowls was designed by John Andersson for ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Beautiful bowl in glass "Leaf" by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala
Located in Djurhamn, SE
Tapio Wirkkala
Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) was a versatile design genius, and is widely regarded as a leading figure in the modern Finnish art industry. Wirkkala's extensive contribu...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage 1950s Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Design Bowl, Made in Denmark
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Large bowl designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard. Produced in Denmark by Dansk during the 1950s. Made from solid staved teak. Good vintage condition. Aside from its utilitarian duty, th...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Teak
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen "Marselis" Large Square Dish Brown, 1950s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Large ceramic "Marselis" dish by Nils Thorsson for the ceramic manufacturer Aluminia, later brandname Royal Copenhagen. Made ca. 1950s.
It features a maroon brown glaze over a repea...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Axel Salto for Royal Copenhagen. Stoneware bowl, modelled in organic form, 1958
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Axel Salto for Royal Copenhagen.
Stoneware bowl, modelled in organic form, decorated with glaze in aubergine-coloured tones.
Signed Salto. Stamped and dated 1958
In perfect conditio...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden "Rubus" Bowl Scandinavian Midcentury Ceramic
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Large "Rubus" bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden. It's made from stoneware and has a textured surface. It features an interesting radiating glaze decor in brown, beige and g...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Large Wooden Teak Bowl - Johnny Mattsson - Swedish sculptor - Midcentury Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely, large wooden bowl in teak designed by Johnny Mattsson in Gävle, Sweden. The bowl is 70 cm (27,5") in diameter and 13 cm (5.2") wide and in very good condition except form o...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Kaj Franck, Artglass Object, "Lancet" Blue, Handblown, 1957
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Kaj Franck, A blue and clear artglass object "Lancet", Model KF219, Nuutajärvi-Notsjö, Finland 1957
A free blown and cut and polished blue and clear cased artglass object “Lansetti”...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
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
Marianne Westman, Bowl, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A red and blue-glazed stoneware bowl designed by Marianne Westman and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
“Veckla” Bowl by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg 1950's
Located in Örebro, SE
Lovely “Veckla” bowl by Stig Lindberg, white carrara stoneware. Folded form.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Blemishes.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
“Veckla” Bowl by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg 1950's
Located in Örebro, SE
Lovely “Veckla” bowl by Stig Lindberg, white carrara stoneware. Folded form.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Blemishes as seen on the pictures.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Gray Speckled Ceramic Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely gray speckled bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 27 x 18,5 cm (10,8" x 7,4") in diameter. It´s in very good condition except from some minor marks, it´s...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 3 wooden carved bowls by Sven Erik Lindman, Sweden
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Set of 3 handcrafted wooden objects by Swedish craftsman Sven Erik Lindman. The long, shallow bowl (oregon pine) measures 60,5 cm (lengt), 12,5 cm (width) and 3,5 cm (height). Signe...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Teak, Pine
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 14 x 11 cm in diameter. It is in excellent condition and marked as 1st quality.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Round Gray Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand Atelier - Mid-20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A round, gray ceramic bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 12 cm (4.8") in diameter and 4 cm (1.6") high. It is in excellent condition and marked as 2nd qua...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Round Black Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand Atelier - Mid-20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A round, black ceramic bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 15,5 cm (6,2") in diameter. It is in excellent condition except from some minor scratches and ma...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Two Line Cut Crystal Art Bowls Handblown
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Two Line Cut Crystal Art Bowls Handblown
Two line cut, chair worked crystal art-object, Model 3342, expertly designed by the renowned Tapio Wirkk...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
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.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak Diamond Hor d'oeuvres Tray Centerpiece Cheese Sushi Geometric Dish
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very long geometric diamond tray. Made in Denmark. There is a swallow chip with some roughness to one corner, and scratches to center.
W 26 1/2 x D 6 3/4 x H 1 1/8 in.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Two Line Cut Crystal Art Objects Handblown
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Two Line Cut Crystal Art Objects Handblown
Two freeblown crystal, line-cut art-objects, model 3132. Designed by Finnish artist Tapio Wirkkala in ...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
Turned Teak Bowl by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen
Located in Arlington, TX
This teak bowl designed by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen is a beautiful and functional piece that will add a touch of elegance to your home decor. Made from high-quality teak wood,...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Teak
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
Large, Round Brown Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid-20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A round ceramic bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand with a lovely brown har-fur glaze, the bowl is 29 cm (11.6") in diameter and 8 cm (3.2") high. It is in excellent co...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Wooden Bowl 1950s
Located in Valby, 84
Rare wooden bowl made in Denmark in the 1950s, the bowl is made in a mixture of two types of wood which is beechwood and nut wood.
The bowl is very similar to pieces made by the D...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Beech, Nutwood
Collection of Five Krenit Bowls by Herbert Krenchel, Made in Denmark, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 5 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
Berndt Friberg Ceramic Bowl Selecta Series Number 1
Located in Valby, 84
Berndt Friberg ceramic bowl in a beautiful blue glaze, the bowl is designed by Berndt Friberg and made at Gustavsberg in the 1950s.
Berndt Friberg designed the Selecta series in t...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Kresten Bloch for Royal Copenhagen, Bowl in Stoneware with Sung Glaze, 957
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kresten Bloch for Royal Copenhagen, bowl in stoneware with sung glaze.
1957.
Marked.
First factory quality.
Dimensions: D 14.7 x H 5.5 cm.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Bjørn Wiinblad (1918-2006), Denmark. Unique and Early Bowl in Ceramic
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad (1918-2006), Denmark. Unique and early bowl in hand painted ceramics. Abstract motif in many colors.
1956.
In perfect condition.
Signed.
Dimensions: L 14.0 x D 11....
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Svend Palmqvist '1906-1984' for Orrefors, "Kraka" Art Glass Bowl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Svend Palmqvist (1906-1984) for Orrefors, "Kraka" art glass bowl in checkered blue pattern.
Approx. 1950s.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: L 16 x H 6.5 cm.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Pierre Forsell Brass Lidded Jar Manufactured by Skultuna
Located in Valby, 84
Rare and important Pierre Forsell brass lidded jar manufactured by Skultuna in the 1970’s.
The lid is made in solid brass with a lid decorated with a mixture of copper and a chrome metal.
This jar is the perfect decorative detail for any interior, it will fit anything from the typical Scandinavian interior to a more traditional interior or a more Art deco type interior.
Pierre Oskar Paul Forssell, born 1925 in Stockholm, died 2004, was a Swedish designer, craftsman and silversmith.
Forssell worked for Gense from 1952–1964 where he designed the Piruett swivel fork (introduced in 1955 on the H55, launched in 1959) and the Spectra cutlery range (1961). He also carried out work for Skultuna Messingsbruk between the years 1955 and 1986, for example the wall sconces Pendel and Reflex. He also designed sacred art in brass, such as crosses and candlesticks, for several church rooms.
Skultuna Messingsbruk (literally, "Skultuna Brass Works") is a Swedish manufacturer of brass and brass products. Founded in 1607 at the behest of King Karl IX, Skultuna Messingsbruk is located in Skultuna on the outskirts of Västerås. The logotype of Skultuna consists of the closed royal crown, the name "Skultuna" and the founding year "1607".
In the year 1607, King Karl IX could at last implement his long held plans for a Swedish brass industry. He had a man sent off on the Crown's business to find a suitable location for a brass foundry. The choice fell on Skultuna, where the Svartån brook provided sufficient water power. Charcoal was available here as well, there was a harbor in Västerås and the copper mine at Falun was also close. Skultuna Messingsbruk was founded and the king's decision confirmed in a letter dated 11 February 1607. The work could proceed. The history of the brass foundry During the time of Gustav Wasa...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Blue Ceramic Bowl Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Vintage Midcentury
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely blue bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 19 x 13.5 cm in diameter. It is in excellent condition except from some minor marks on the inside. The bowl is marked as 1st quality.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the top names when it comes to Mid century Scandinavian...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
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
Jens Quistgaard Staved Teak Bowl for Dansk Design, Denmark, 1950s
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Utrecht, NL
Jens H. Quistgaard set out to design beautiful things for everyday use, which is an essentially Scandinavian approach to design in general. Over the course of his prolific and varied design career, Jens Quistgaard created objects that are a meditation on the possibilities of shape for a common household object.
Intriguing and fantastical, the variety of forms the sculptor manifested expand the vocabulary of functional design, calling on an array of familiar references including natural shapes. This solid wood bowl is a beautiful example of this, with an organic shape and an immediately visible level of craftsmanship. This rare model is an early iteration of the teak Viking...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
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
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.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Gray Speckled Bowl Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Vintage Midcentury
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely black bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 18.5 cm in diameter at the top and 9.5 cm high. It is in excellent condition except from some minor marks in the glaze near the base why it is marked as 2nd quality.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the top names when it comes to midcentury Scandinavian Ceramics...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund "ARO" Ceramic Stoneware Bowl with Ivory Glaze for Rörstrand, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and rare bowl by Gunnar Nylund in a cream and brown glaze. Rörstrand produced in the 1950s. In good vintage condition showing small signs from age and use. Signed on bottom.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Bowl by Sigvard Nilsson, Söwe Konst. Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare bowl designed and made by Sigvard Nilsson, Söwe konst. Made during the 1950s Made from solid teak and sculpted by hand. Very good vintage condition with...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Teak
Vilhelm Bjerke Petersen for Rörstrand. Bowl in Glazed Ceramic
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vilhelm Bjerke Petersen (1909-1957) for Rörstrand.
Bowl in glazed ceramic in blue glaze.
Active at Rörstrand 1951-1952.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions : D 17.0 x H 4.5 cm.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Thomas Toft Abstract Petite Bowl Vase Danish Studio Pottery Mid-Century Modern
By Thomas Toft
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful and fragile Danish design relic. No damage. Any perceived imperfections are just natural to the porous clay material.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Clay
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
Mid Century teak bowl by Johnny Mattsson, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely teak bowl by Johnny Mattsson, in a rectangular shape with curved edges. Seamlessly made, woodgrain accentuated by the form.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Teak
Carl Harry Stalhane Bowl, Matte Rust Red Hares Fur Glaze Rorstrand Sweden, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Harry Stalhane bowl - matte rust red hares fur glaze Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Signed.
Measures: H 2.75"
W 5.9"
Stalhane trained as a painter and sculptor in Stockholm and Paris, respectively. Hired at the age of nineteen by the Rorstrand porcelain factory to paint earthenware, it was not long before he was promoted to art director and chief designer for the firm. In the late 1940s he first attract¬ed international attention with his designs for slender, symmetrical vessels in matte, mono¬chromatic glazes, inspired by ancient Chinese ceramics from the Sung period...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
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