Scandinavian Modern Clocks
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of vintage Scandinavian modern furniture appear in the work of 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.
Characterized by bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries, Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with this style was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Bruno Mathsson, creator of the classic Grasshopper chair and Berlin daybed, but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the ’20s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced Scandinavian modern pieces 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. 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 he 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, maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Vernor Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern designs — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries. Even more than 50 years on from their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight.
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Clocks
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Clocks
Plastic
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Clocks
Steel
1950s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Clocks
Brass
1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Clocks
Brass
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Clocks
Brass
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Clocks
Brass
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Clocks
Ceramic
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Clocks
Brass
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Clocks
Plastic
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Clocks
Steel
1930s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Clocks
Steel
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Clocks
Brass
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Clocks
Brass, Pewter
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Clocks
Glass, Teak
1990s Italian Scandinavian Modern Clocks
Laminate
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Clocks
Wrought Iron
1990s Scandinavian Modern Clocks
Aluminum
2010s Italian Scandinavian Modern Clocks
Cotton
1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Clocks
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Austrian Scandinavian Modern Clocks
Mohair
1990s Czech Scandinavian Modern Clocks
Wire
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Clocks
Iron
1880s Dutch Antique Scandinavian Modern Clocks
Brass
1990s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Clocks
Brass, Copper
1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Clocks
Plastic
2010s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Clocks
Art Glass, Blown Glass
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Clocks
Glass, Teak
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Clocks
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Clocks
Brass
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Clocks
Metal
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Clocks
Steel
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Clocks
Brass, Pewter
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Clocks
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Clocks
Pewter
1970s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Clocks
Mid-20th Century English Scandinavian Modern Clocks
Aluminum, Brass
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Clocks
Rosewood
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Clocks
Ceramic, Mahogany