Swedish Decorative Objects

Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Swedish floor vase from the Paprika series by ceramist and painter, Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, circa 1950s. The vase is in very good vintage condition with no cracks or chips and measures 6" D x 14.5" H. It is signed on the underside. Thomson is perhaps best known for her Paprika (Peppers) series, which she designed in 1948 and it is Paprika that would go on to become the best-selling series in Upsala-Ekeby’s history. The series is characterised with slender, seemingly austere vases with a decor of glazed white or green, lance-shaped leaves. The combination of the leaves and the unglazed elements hit a striking contrast. The Paprika vases...

Gustavsberg Argenta was a series of stoneware objects designed by Wilhelm Kåge for the Gustavsberg pottery company in Sweden. Wilhelm Kåge (1889-1960) is one of the most well-known ...

A high gloss blue-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Edgar Böckman, Sweden, 1930s.

Made in Sweden by Mats Jonasson for Kosta Boda, 1970s. This is a heavy and thick glass piece with a part that has been carved and etched and that represents two realistic walruses. ...

19th century Scandinavian pine storage barrel circa 1850. Fantastic opportunity for a piece of up cycling with this piece of rustic swedish woodwork. Likely to have been made and us...

Ingrid Atterberg (1920-2008) for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden. Low ceramic bowl with an abstract design. Glazed in blue and sand-colored tones. From the 1960s. Stamped. In perfect conditio...

Single 6 arm brass candlestick designed by Gunnar Ander. Produced by Ystad Metall in Sweden.

Made by famous Eskilstuna workshops of Emil Ohlson and Carl Walfrid Dahlgren. The set is decorated with decorative motifs in the form of cotton flowers and foliage, and is decorated ...

Five stunning 'Surrea' stoneware vases with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s. Excellent condition. Stamped 'Gustavsberg / SURREA'. Th...

Vintage 1960s stunning heavy "Ice Glass" vase designed by Uno Westerberg for Pukeberg Sweden. It offers a superb organic design and beautiful dimensions, ideal for accommodating medi...

An off-white-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.

Beautiful earthenware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, during the 1940s. Good size with seascape motive. Off white glaze with a hint of yellow.

Striking and sculptural “Donut” vase from IKEA’s iconic Stockholm collection, executed in rich emerald green art glass. This substantial piece features a be...

A sculptural ceramic vase produced by IKEA in Sweden during the 1980s. Featuring a distinctive flattened silhouette with softly curved sides and a narrow angled opening, this design ...

A black and green, glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.25"H x 7"W x 7"D Wear consistent with age and use. ...

A stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, most likely produced in 1960s. From the rare production series at Rörstands named "Atelje-gods", informally referred...

Vintage sculptural candelabra marked Boda Shop, Sweden, circa 1970s. This unique piece has a black metal finish and holds up to three taper candles.  

A Classic elegant "Aro" ceramic bowl by Gunnar Nylund. Shades in blue and brown glaze. Made for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Inscribed with artist signature and Rorstand studio mark. E...

A beautiful stoneware vase with blue glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden. In production 1958-1962. Good condition. Some spots in the glaze and some metal mar...

After one of his visits to the USA in the 80s, Swedish glass artist Kjell Engman got the inspiration to create Happiness based on the women he saw perform in a gospel choir at a chur...

Gorgeous Swedish 1930s vase in a beautiful blue glaze. Great vintage conditon. Dimensions: H 7 in x D 4 in

Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala-Ekeby Ceramic vase, model 2457, 1960s. Cylindrical stoneware vase with a two-part glaze – the upper section in glossy medium blue and the lower section wi...

Gorgeously glazed in tones of rust, sable, ivory and chocolate, this unique lidded urn with foliated pinnacle and curving handles depicts a man with upraised arms and rearing horse o...

Lovely stoneware vase by Eric and Ingrid Triller, with a smooth form and diluted green glaze. Fleeing World War II, German potters Eric and Ingrid Triller settled in the industrial ...

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...

Large Colora Vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta 1953 A rare art glass vase from the Colora series, designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Glassworks. This particular piece is an early work from the Colora series, which first appeared in the Kosta catalog in 1955. Signed “LC 2” and Lindstrand's etched signature on the base. The elegant, flowing and simple form is decorated with a fusion of several layers of glass in beige and red, finished with a layer of clear glass. The Colora series was first presented at the Artiums Expose exhibition in Gothenburg in November 1953. Measures: Height: 11.61" (29.5 cm) Diameter: 2.76" (7 cm) Vicke Lindstrand (1904 - 1983) is considered one of the pioneers of the Swedish glass art scene. He also showed his feel for contemporary trends as a ceramic artist and painter. He celebrated his first international successes at the World Exhibition in Stockholm 1930. Vicke Lindstrand´s design works were part of the art competitions at the Summer Olympics in 1932 and 1936. He worked as a trend-setting designer for Orrefors and Kosta. In his final decade Vicke Lindstrand worked together with Hanne Dreutler and Arthur Zirrnsack at Studio Glashyttan in Åhus. artfour is an owner-managed trading company dealing with fancy pieces of Murano and Scandinavian art glass. Our passion for the beauty of these works of art drives us to become your preferred partner for the expansion of your collection. We have been dealing with 20th century art glass since the 1980s and have great experience. We guarantee the authenticity of all items we offer. We operate worldwide with well-packed and money back guarantee service. Literature Reference: Lars Thor, Legend i Glas En Bok Om Vicke Linstrand, Stockholm 1982, page 68 (similar design) Mark Ian Jones...

Unusually large wooden bowl in untouched original condition. The bowl is made from birch root and because of that organically shaped. Original hinges in handwrought iron. The red pai...

Unique and striking, this Art Deco-Modernist candle stand by Karl Einar Borgström depicts a highly stylized sea dragon using wrought iron bars and rods. Although this piece has a pr...

A grand Scandinavian Modern floor vase with amazing glaze. Designed by Ewald Dahlskog for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition. Makers marks on base of vase. Ewald Dahlskog...

Wilhelm Kåge (1889-1960) for Gustavsberg. Large "Argenta" vase with two handles. Glaze in green hues. Rare shape. Model A13. Mid-20th century. Unmarked. In perfect condition. Dimens...

Scandinavian modern french blue, hand-painted plate with floral motif designed by Eva Jancke-Björk for Bo Fajans, Sweden. This exquisite plate, numbered 3733, is designed by Eva Ja...

Swedish 19th century green painted shaped strong box circa 1850. An example of the traditional Swedish shaped strong box with domed lid.  This example has been painted in a vivid gr...

Set of six stoneware vases "Mangania" designed by Lillemor Mannerheim (1927-1994) 1955. Produced by Gefle for Upsala Ekeby in Sweden. The vases are all in matt black glaze with dif...

A white-glazed ceramic vase produced by Gabriel Keramik, Sweden, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.12"H x 5.43"W x 4.62"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.

Scandinavian Modern, set of 6, candle holders in brass, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, ca 1960's. Signed with makers mark. 3 different measurements: Height: 5,2 cm, diameter: 2,8 cm. Heigh...

Harald Salomon for Rörstrand - Blanc de Chine White Glazed Porcelain Set of Six Figurines, 1943-1945 Exceptional set of six Blanc de Chine hard‑paste porcelain figurines designed by ...

Artglass Bowl Sjogras by Goran Stroemgren for Art Glassworks Urshult Sweden A rare 'Sjogras' (seegras) art glass bowl in Graal technique designed by Goran Stromgren for Konstglashyt...

‘Soft Rock in Olive III' is a unique glass sculpture by the Danish artist, Maria Bang Espersen. Maria Bang Espersen works around the idea that all things are malleable, like glass,...

A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden. Excellent condition. Incised signatur...

Jan-Erik Ritzman is regarded as one of the most important figures in Swedish studio glass and a master glassblower whose career helped shape the modern Scandinavian glass movement. B...

A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Great condition. Incised with signature 'G.N.' and makers mark, Rörstrands th...

A beige-glazed stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand in Sweden, 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 4.25"H x 2.25"W x 2.25"D All items ship from ...

A beautiful stoneware art deco dish with crackle glaze. Details in hand painted gold. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for ALP (Lidköpings Porslinsfabrik), Sweden, 1930s. Great condition. ...

Vintage white jacketed glass vase designed by Alvar Aalto and realized by Iittala, Finland. Realized since 1960s, this series is one of the most celebrated among Iittal's production...

A beautiful rectangular Art Deco stoneware box / tea caddy with 'Carrara' glaze and gold details. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s. Good original conditi...

A beautiful stoneware art deco footed bowl. Amazing glaze with details in hand-painted gold. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for ALP (Lidköpings Porslinsfabrik), Sweden, 1930s. Great cond...

A beautiful stoneware vase with relief pattern and amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Great condition. Incised signature "G.N." and Rörstrands ...

Large version of Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Sweden, 1960. Tall slender ceramic vase with Hare glaze with rust red pattern in different nuances .

A large handcrafted decorative glass vase titled "Cat Walk" depicting a fashion model walking down the cat walk at a fashion show. Etched signature by the art...

An off-white glazed earthenware vase produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930-1940s. Signed. Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.37" Height x 4.25" Diameter All items ship from High Po...

A beautiful lidded stoneware bowl with amazing glaze. Made by Birger Åström (1931-2020) in his studio in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, 1960s. Excellent conditio...

Fantastic simple and elegant designer Art Glass vase by Ulrica Hydman-Valliens for Kosta Boda. Open Minds is the vases name as it was blown in different sizes, this example being a t...

Hand-carved from a striking piece of burl wood, this sculptural bowl celebrates the organic beauty of nature through its rich grain, flowing contours, and naturally formed details. T...

Elegant pair of Swedish Modern brass candelabra produced by O.H. Lagerstedt in Eskilstuna during the 1950s. With their refined sculptural form, these pieces feature gracefully curve...

Stunning stoneware sculpture by Gunnar Nylund in the shape of a shell. Beautifully executed with close resemblance to a real shell. Muted green glaze with a...

Pewter jar designed by Sylvia Stave. Produced in 1931 by C. G. hallberg in Stockholm Sweden. Elliptical jar with lid decorated with "Leda and the Swan", a story and subject in art fr...

A beautiful stoneware vase with handle and amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Good condition. Marked as factory second due to it being slightly...

Beautiful stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a tapering form with a wide mouth, perfect for flowers. Embossed, graphic pattern with celodon green glaze and “Mimosa” flecks. Gunnar ...

Swedish Mid-Century Modern seaweed glass vase by Swedish glass artist Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda circa 1950. No chips cracks or repairs. Incised on bottom, "Kosta LH 1782" ...

Antique Swedish mora clock from the early 1800s in Folk Art faux wood finish and simple detailing with a countryshape body and a roman numeral face in good condition. Measures: 205 c...