Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
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
Pewter Boxes designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant set of Pewter Boxes designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen in the 1950s.
* Two (2) lidded boxes in pewter with wooden inner boxes. Originally cigarette boxes.
* Designer...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pewter
Lidded Pewter Box by CG Hallberg, Sweden, 1929. Svenskt Tenn. Swedish Grace.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful lidded pewter box with amazing patina. Swedish Grace.
Made by CG Hallberg, Sweden, 1929.
Good condition, with some scratches and scuffs.
Stamped with makers mark, 'SVENS...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Pewter
Italian Mid Century Wooden Box in Pine by Mario Ceroli for Poltronova, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare Italian mid century wooden and decorative case box designed by Mario Ceroli from the "Mobili della Valle" series produced by Poltronova Italy, 1977. This small box is a uni...
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1970s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pine
Lidded Bronze Art Deco Box by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful lidded bronze box with amazing patina. The inside clad in teak wood.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, with only a few light scratche...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Nils Fougstedt Pewter Box for Firma Svenskt Tenn, 1986
Located in Stockholm, SE
Nils Fougstedt (1881-1954), Pewter Box for Firma Svenskt Tenn, 1986
This is an exquisite tin box adorned with intricate meadow flowers in relief. The delicate floral patterns bring ...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Swedish Wood Book-Hide ca 1850
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Wood Book-Hide ca 1850
With beautiful intricate carvings.
Made out birch wood.
Heigth: 5.5 cm/2.1 inch
Depth: 9.5 cm/3.7 inch
Width: 17 cm/6.6 inch
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1850s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Birch
Swedish grace Bonbonniere in pewter by Sylvia Stave, CG Hallberg 1933
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare bonbonniere designed by Sylvia Stave. produced in Stockholm, sweden by C. G. Hallberg in 1933. Made from pewter with the stylistic and characteristic striped pattern favored by ...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pewter
Swedish Empire Butter Box ca 1790-1830
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Empire Butter Box ca 1790-1830
Old repairs and signs of wear.
Made out of Swedish Kolmården marble.
Heigth: 8.5 cm/3.3 inch
Depth: 10.5 cm/4.1 inch
Width: 13 cm/5.1 inch
Category
1790s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Marble
Swedish Grace, pewter lid box, decor of dolphin, 1931
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pewter lid box, decor of dolphin, 1931 and engraved decor of figur on dolphin by Harald Linder for JL Hultman, Uddevalla Sweden 1931.
With hallmarks JLH, E8=1931, U
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pewter
Empire Pewter 701 Covered Trinket Ring Dish Decorative Box Blue Velvet Inlaid 89
Located in Miami, FL
Scandinavian Modern silver color Jewelry decorative covered box, Trinket, Keepsake by Empire Pewter 701.
Inside is laid out with royal blue velvet and su...
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1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pewter
Pewter Jar from GAB, Sweden, 1930
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant pewter jar from GAB, in a strict cylinder form with a pattern of stripes. Nice even patina.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pewter
Danish Modern Solid Teak Tambour Door Box
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Danish modern solid teak tambour door box, circa 1970s. The box is in very good vintage condition and measures 9.75"W x 10.5"D x 5.5"H. #2783
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Teak
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Hand painted "Apple" jar by Josef Frank for Svenskt tenn
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare lidded jar in the shape of an apple designed by Josef Frank. Produced by Firma Svenskt Tenn during the 1950s. Made from Aluminum with hand painted decor. Very good vintage condi...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Brass Lidded Boxes by Ivar Alenius Bjork for Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of beautiful brass jars with amazing patina. Inside with glass inserts. The lid adorned with a knob in the shape of a lily (just like the famous 'Liljan' candle holders).
De...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Large Swedish Grace Brass Vase by Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant patinated bronze vase. Called 'Kungavasen' (The Kings Vase).
Art deco / Swedish Grace.
Made by Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, 1930s.
Good condition. Some wear to the patina...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Danish design. Lidded box in hardwood. Mid-20th century.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Danish design. Lidded box in hardwood.
From the mid-20th century.
Handcrafted.
Unstamped.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: Height 12.0 cm x Diameter 8.6 cm.
Provenance: Danish pri...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Hardwood
Modernist Long Solid Teak Storage Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist long solid teak storage box, circa 1970s. This beautiful well crafted desk top box is great for storing small items. The box is in very good vintage condition and measures...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Teak
Vintage Signed Norwegian Stone and Brass Round Box Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This Scandinavian modern round heavy box is a combination of polished stone and brass. It is vintage from the 70's and marked with original labels on the bottom Saulo Made In Norway....
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1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone, Brass
Scandinavian Modern Teak Wood Box
Located in New York, NY
A round Scandinavian Modern teak wood box with lid, circa mid-20th century, Scandinavia. A great piece for a desk, vanity, closet area, etc. Dimensio...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Teak, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Box in Teak and Glass, Bengt Edenfalk, Skruf, ca 1960's
By Skruf, Bengt Edenfalk
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern box in teak and glass, attributed to Bengt Edenfalk, Skruf, ca 1960's.
Made for a company named Ekman & Co AB.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Glass, Teak
Contemporary Black Ceramic Bonbonniére, Denmark
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hand-thrown modern ceramic lidded bonbonniére jar by Danish artist Ulla Sonne on the Danish island of Funen in the 2010s. Shiny black glaze with unglazed edges and base. Peach colore...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Lidded Pewter Box by Edvin Ollers, Sweden, 1930s. Svenskt Tenn. Art Deco.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful tea caddy in pewter, with amazing patina.
Designed by Edvin Ollers and made by Schreuder & Olsson in Stockholm, Sweden, 1937.
Great condition, with only a few light scr...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Pewter
Vintage Scholz & Lammel Modernist Wood Box Enamel Made in Germany
Located in Krefeld, DE
Beautiful Scholz & Lammel boxe from the 1960s made of wood with enamel top. You could use it for cigaretts, little things like jewelry or small accessories.
Price for one box.
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1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel
Fritz Hansen Sewing Box in Beechwood and Leather by Søren Hansen, Denmark, 1933
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important piece of design from the early beginning of the Danish Modern furniture era. This sewing box was made at Fritz Hansen & Son, Copenhagen in the 1930s. It is made fr...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Beech
Danish Modern Rare Lucite Top and Rosewood Base Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and beautiful brutalist design on solid Lucite top box, and solid rosewood base, one of a kind piece of unknown designer.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lucite, Rosewood
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Exceptional Swedish Limestone Chest Shaped like a Book circa 1840-1870
Located in Farsta, SE
A rare stone chest shaped like a book, crafted circa 1840-1870
Made of solid carved Swedish limestone (Öland) with a top nobb in alabaster.
The cra...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Alabaster, Limestone
Art Deco Lidded Bronze Box by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful lidded bronze box with amazing patina. Art Deco / Swedish Grace.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Good condition, but with scratches and wear to the ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Boat Shaped Teak Box with Tamborine Door, 1981
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Boat Shaped Teak Box
signed BAE, 1981
Tamborine Door
Blue Velvet on Interior
"In nice vintage as found condition with some minor wear to wood surface."
"Takes some pressure / forc...
Category
1980s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Teak
Lidded Pewter Box by JL Hultman, Sweden, 1930s. Svenskt Tenn. Swedish Grace.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful lidded pewter box with amazing patina.
Made by J.L. Hultman, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition.
Stamped 'JLH' and 'SVENSKT TENN'.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Pewter
ROYAL COPENHAGEN - Nils Thorsson - Mid Century Fajance Jar - Denmark - C. 1970's
Located in Chatham, ON
ROYAL COPENHAGEN (Manufacturer) - NILS THORSSON (Designer) - Mid Century fajance lidded jar (tobacco jar) - featuring a yellow and brown abstract pattern over-all with yellow glazed ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Lidded Bronze Box by Hans Bergstrom for Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
An extremely rare, possibly unique, bronze jar with amazing patina. The lid adorned with a knob in the shape of a fish.
Designed by Hans Bergström for Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, ...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Large Exceptional Swedish Empire Stone Box ca 1800–1830s
Located in Farsta, SE
Large Exceptional Swedish Empire Stone Box ca 1800–1830s
Made of Swedish Kolmårds marble.
Old repairs, incredible patina.
Weigh: 4 kg
Heigth: 22.5 cm/8.8 inch
Diameter: 16 cm/6.2 inch
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Marble
Swedish Grace Pewter Box with a brass lion sculpture
By Anna Petrus
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful Chest with lid known as Swedish Grace.
Made in pewter with brass details. Stamped Svenskt Tenn 1931, octagonal shape on paw feet with ball, lid with crowning lion.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Pewter
$4,020 Sale Price
20% Off
Oak and Polychrome "Öresund" Desk Organizer by Børge Mogensen, Karl Andersson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Desk organizer model A4/3 from the Öresund series designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced in Sweden by Karl Andersson & Söner during the 1960s. Made from solid oak with three drawers in...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Wooden Rectangular Decorative Box Covered in Straw, Scandinavia
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century wooden rectangular decorative box covered in straw with a padded interior, Scandinavia
By: unknown
Material: wood, fabric, foam, straw
Technique: hand-crafted
Dimen...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Fabric, Straw, Foam, Wood
Georg Jensen Danish Modern Classical Sterling Silver Box
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Danish Modern Classical sterling silver box. Made by Georg Jensen in Copenhagen. Rectangular with straight sides; short inset foot with engraved egg-and-dart. Cover hinged with open ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Anna Petrus, Pewter Box, Firma Svenskt Tenn, 1928
Located in Stockholm, SE
Box in brass and pewter with decor of a womans face. Designed by Anna Petrus for Firma Svenskt Tenn. Marked B8 = 1928.
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Jens Quistgaard Design Teak Box for Dansk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Jens Quistgaard design teak table top card or accessories box for Dansk, Denmark. Simple yet sophisticated design by Quistgaard an early example with the three duck stamp, Denmark. I...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Teak
Lidded Box by Oscar Antonsson from Ystad-Metall, 1930s
By Ystad-Metall
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
This exquisite lidded box from Ystad Metall, designed by the renowned Swedish sculptor Oscar Antonsson, is a true Art Deco masterpiece from the 1930s. Crafted in high-quality pewter ...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pewter
A Rosewood Trinket Box by Alfred Klitgaard & Bodil Eje for Klitgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A masterfully crafted rosewood trinket box with a colorful green and red ceramic tile inset in the lid.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Rosewood
Set of Four Scandinavian Ceramic Goose Money Banks, Höganäs Keramik Sweden 1990s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Set of Four Scandinavian ceramic goose money banks, Höganäs Keramik Sweden 1990s. Each marked under the bottom with maker's marks, and some dated. One ke...
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
$354 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Swedish bentwood box in birch, ca 1790
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish bentwood box in birch, ca 1790
Svepaskar were used to store various household items.
Crafted by bending thin strips of wood, often birch, into an oval or circular shape and ...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Birch
Lidded Pewter and Brass Jewelry Box by SVM Svenska Metallverken, Sweden, 1930s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful lidded pewter jewelry box with amazing patina. Swedish Grace.
Made by SVM Svenska Metallverken, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, only with some light scratches
Stamped wi...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Pewter, Brass
Vintage Rosewood and Brass Trinket Jewelry Box, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A beautifully crafted rosewood box with brass sides and pin-inlays to its star-perforated lid. Despite its Arabic inspired lid it was in fact made in Scandinavia during the 1960s. A ...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
$260 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Modern Solid Teak Tambour Door Trinket Desk Top Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish modern solid teak tambour door trinket box, circa 1970s. This beautiful well crafted desk top box is great for storing small items. The box is in very good vintage condition ...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Teak
Vintage Hans Hansen Wood and Sterling Silver Matchbox 1950s Made in Denmark
Located in Krefeld, DE
Beautiful Hans Hansen (1884-1940) matchbox with Silver inlay from the 1950s Made in Denmark.
Price for one box.
Category
1950s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
$271 Sale Price
20% Off
Ernst Svedbom Pewter Lidded Box, Sweden, 1932 Swedish Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A streamlined pewter lidded box by Ernst Svedbom, Sweden, dated 1932. Featuring a rounded stepped form with a simple finial, the design reflects the elegance and restraint of early S...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pewter
Svenskt Tenn Pewter Lidded Box with Scroll Handle, Sweden, 1936
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and elegant hexagonal pewter lidded box by Svenskt Tenn, dated 1936, exemplifying the refined craftsmanship and functional artistry of Swedish design in the early 20th century...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pewter
Teak and electric blue desk organizer by Danish cabinetmaker
Located in Hägersten, SE
Desk organizer hand made by Danish cabinetmaker. Beautifully crafted from teak and maple with blue colored inside of the drawers. Nice details with curved fronts of the drawers, hand...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Maple, Teak, Paint
Swedish Modern Jar in Pewter, CG Hallberg -1931
By CG Hallberg
Located in Örebro, SE
Swedish Modern Jar in Pewter, CG Hallberg -1931. Signed with makers mark.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use. The lid is slightly uneven.
Numbers i...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pewter
Sven Jonson For Gustavsberg, Facett 7, Card Suit Ceramic Lidded Pot c1960's
By Sven Jonson
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Smooth dark brown glaze lidded pot with playing card suit motif of applied silver
Designed by Sven Jonson for Gustavsberg, Sweden.
Stylish and functional
Circa 1960's
Signed Gustav...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Brutalist Lidded Bronze Box by Kaj Blomqvist, Finland, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A stunning brutalist lidded bronze box with amazing patina.
Designed by Kaj Blomqvist and made by Rakennusvaline, Finland, 1960s.
Great condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Antique "Iron Art" Denmark Bronze Trinket Jewelry Box Casket "Battle of Estonia"
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Bronze Trinket Box Casket Copenhagen Denmark Battle of Estonia by Iron Art. Item features scenes depicting the Danish King Daldemar's divinely inspired victory during the cru...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
Zenit, Royal Copenhagen Pure White Porcelain and Silver Lidded Pot #5575
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
An oval shaped lidded pot designed by Anne-Marie Trolle for Royal Copenhagen
Applied silver zig-zag decoration to pure white porcelain
Circa 1980's
Stamped and numbered 5575
Height ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
$193 Sale Price
55% Off
Antique Scandinavian Pine Canister, Treen Ware, Early 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique lathe turned - treen ware - pine wood canister/covered box - lovely aged patina with beautiful grain - Scandinavia - early 20th century.
Excellen...
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pine
Exceptional Swedish Limestone Box 19th Century
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful octagonal-shaped limestone box with amazing patina. With engraved and gilded letters.
Hand made from limestone in Sweden, mid 19th Century.
Good condition. Wear consiste...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Limestone
Hugo Asmussen 24 Carat Gold Plated Trinket Jar, Denmark 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare beautifully crafted trinket jar, container for tea light candles or cotton swabs designed by Hugo Asmussen in Denmark circa 1960-70. Its made from 2...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
$345 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Modern Teak and Ceramic Lidded Match Box / Container
Located in San Diego, CA
A pristine and absolutely gorgeous teak and ceramic lidded match box / container in the style of Sigvard Nilsson, circa 1950s. The box is made of solid teak wood with a very cool bla...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Teak, Ceramic
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Lidded Bronze Box by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful lidded bronze box with amazing patina. Art Deco / Swedish Grace.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, with only some light scratches.
St...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
1936 Pewter Games box by GAB Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Charming 1936 Pewter games box by GAB Sweden. Playful shape with a round end and one rectangular end, opening there are 3 individual coasters and markers. E...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pewter
Scandinavian Modern decorative boxes for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern decorative boxes 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 boxes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, tables, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern decorative boxes made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative boxes, popular names associated with this style include Alfred Klitgaard, Svenskt Tenn, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, and Ystad-Metall. 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 boxes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $59 and tops out at $5,434 while the average work can sell for $631.
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