Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
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
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda ”Peak”, 1990s, Sweden
Located in Delft, NL
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda ”Peak”, 1990s, Sweden.
Category
1990s Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Set of Swedish Ahus Glass Paperweights, Signed Studio Åhus 1992 HD-AZ
By Studio Ahus
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
2 Modern Swedish Åhus glass paperweights. The signed paperweights are frosted glass with colorful interior and frosted glass surface. The larger pie...
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
$140 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda glass boat sculpture Limited edition Voyage
Located in Delft, NL
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda glass boat sculpture Limited edition Voyage
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Edvin Öhrström – “Kristallvertikalaccent”, 1988
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
Edvin Öhrström – “Kristallvertikalaccent”, 1988
Numbered: No. 12 / 175
Signed: Lindshammar 1988
A stunning glass obelisk sculpture by renowned Swedish artist Edvin Öhrström, titled ...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Stoneware Midcentury Sculpture by Bengt Berglund for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Small stoneware sculpture by Bengt Berglund in a boxy form with a striped decor and a gold glazed “mouth” on top.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Ceramic Vase by Danish Artist Ole Victor, 2021
Located in Odense, DK
Ole Victor is a Danish artist who attended Art Academy between 1975 and 1980. He creates artworks and ceramics ever since. Hes been exhibited in Galerie 26 ...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$1,689 Sale Price
20% Off
Unique Stoneware Sculpture, Bertil Lundgren, Rörstrand, Modern, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A unique stoneware sculpture designed by Bertil Lundgren at Rörstrand in 1975. The sculpture is 32.5 cm (13") high and 16 x 16 cm (6.4" x 6.4"). It is in excellent condition and mark...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Contemporary White Free Form Stoneware Sculpture by Eva Hild, 2000
By Eva Hild 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early unique contemporary white kaolin-engobe stoneware free form sculpture by the Swedish well known artist Eva Hild. Produced in her own studio in 2000s and recently ...
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Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Glass Sculpture, Limited Edition By Göran Wärff For Kosta Boda
Located in Lejre, DK
This glass sculpture, a limited edition piece by Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda, is a striking example of contemporary art glass. Crafted from f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda Brains Head Carolina , 1998
Located in Delft, NL
Bertil Vallien (Brains 1998) Glass Head "Karolina"
Bertil Vallien's fascinating glass sculpture "Karolina" with oval shape, timeless facial features, ...
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern Glass Sculpture by Mona Morales-Schildt for Kosta, Sweden
Located in Goteborg, SE
Oval glass sculpture by Mona Morales-Schildt. The sides are cut to reveal the inside, creating a fascinating depth with optical effects.
Made at Kosta, Sweden.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Richard Manz Sculptural Ceramic Vase with Earthen Colors Scandinavia Modern
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Sculptural ceramic vase made by the German-Swedish-Danish ceramist Richard Manz (1933-1999). The husband of the Danish ceramist Bodil Manz.
The rustic al...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda, Att. Silver Boat Series, Art Glass Sculpture
Located in Frome, GB
This striking work of Swedish art glass design is by Bertil Vallien (b. 1938 - ), a celebrated glass artist, sculptor, ceramist, and designer. This piece is attributed as a variation...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Two "Room Jewels" artglass by the Swedish designer Mona Morales-Schildt, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two "Room Jewels" artglass by the Swedish designer Mona Morales Schildt (1908-1999) feature cut and polished glass created using the sommerso technique for Kosta. The pieces stand ap...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Danish Teak Sculpture Lovers Embraced Dancing Simon Randers, Denmark, Midcentury
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Simon Randers for Randers Mobelfabrik. Danish "Lovers" sculpture. This abstract sculpture is made of solid old growth teak and displays excellent craftsmanship. Burnished makers mark...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Teak
$640 Sale Price
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Vintage Rare Bengt Edenfalk Skruf Glass Vase
By Bengt Edenfalk, Skruf
Located in North Miami, FL
A fine and rare stylish vintage Swedish art glass vase designed by Bengt Edenfalk for Skruf Glasbruk. The tall square shaped crystal glass vase has a c...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Large Danish Bronze Floor Sculpture by Steffen Lüttge, 20th Century Copenhagen
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Steffen Lüttge 20th century Contemporary Bronze Floor Sculpture, Denmark
Abstract sculpture in patinated bronze. Standing 35.5 inches tall, this orig...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Metal
$5,600 Sale Price
53% Off
Unique Midcentury Stoneware Sculpture by Bengt Berglund, Gustavsberg, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unique stoneware sculpture by Bengt Berglund, in a whimsical, organic form reminiscent of a mushroom. Beautiful jade, brown and blue colored glaze with a glossy surface, gathering in...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Carlos Pebaque glass sculpture presse papier , 1980's
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 14,5cm H, 8cm Diameter
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Teak Sculpture by Simon Randers, Produced in Denmark During the, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Sculpture made by Simon Randers. Produced in Denmark during the 1950s. Hand sculpted out of solid teak. Very good vintage condition with slight age related wear and patina.
De...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda set of glassware teacup vase and sugar pot
By Kjell Engman
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions:
Vase: 22,5cm H, 11cm W, 5cm D
Teacup: 15cm W, 14cm D ,13 cm H
Sugar pot: 15 cm H, 13cm W, 5 cm D
All are in mint condition. Collectable items ...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Sweden High Heel Shoe on Pillow figurine
By Kjell Engman
Located in Delft, NL
Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Sweden High Heel Shoe on Pillow figurine
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
1950s Danish Rosewood Nutcracker Christmas Midcentury Functional Gift
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Nice fully functioning nutcracker, tight mechanics. Impressed or burnished markers marking on inside edge.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$340 Sale Price
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Concretist Sculpture "P16" by Lars Erik Falk, Sweden, 1969
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking sculpture by Lars Erik Falk, made from black lacquered metal. Interesting angles, different perspectives from different angles. Named “P16”.
Lars Erik Falk (1922-1918) was one of Sweden’s foremost constructivists. He was a painter and sculptor, represented with several public works...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Glass Sculpture by Mona Morales-Schildt for Kosta, Sweden
Located in Goteborg, SE
Egg shaped glass sculpture by Mona Morales-Schildt. The sides are cut to reveal the inside, creating a fascinating depth with optical effects.
Made a...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Helene Tynell / FOREST / Riihimaen Lasi
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Helena Tynell is a Finnish female designer.
After graduating from the Central School of Arts and Crafts in Helsinki in 1943, she began her career as a designer at TAITO as an assista...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda Glass Boat Sculpture Limited Edition Voyage
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 18cm W, 4,5cm D, 3,5cm H with stand: 20cm W, 7cm D, 6,5cm H
7520011 Limited edition 500 pieces
Signed by artist.
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Mask , 1970’s
By Kjell Engman
Located in Delft, NL
Kjell Engman (1946–) was one of Sweden’s leading glass artists in the 20th and 21st century. After his art studies at ”Konstfack” in Stockholm, he has worked for the Kosta Boda glass...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Unique Brutalist Sculpture by Ole Bjørn Krüger, Own Studio, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Unique large floor sculpture by Danish artist Ole Bjørn Krüger (1922-2007) made in the 1960s in his own workshop. Abstract stalagmite columns hand scu...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Stoneware Midcentury Sculpture by Bengt Berglund for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Small stoneware sculpture by Bengt Berglund in a cute, whimsical shape, ocean blue glaze on top, unglazed from the middle and down.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Kosta Boda. Unique colossal art glass sculpture. 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kosta Boda. Unique colossal art glass sculpture.
Mouth-blown glass.
Interior glass mass in green and blue design with air bubbles.
From the 1970s.
In perfect condition.
Marked.
Dime...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
$560 Sale Price
20% Off
Thomas Hellström, Nittsjö Keramik, Sweden, Handmade Ceramic Sculpture
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Thomas Hellström, Nittsjö Keramik, Sweden.
Handmade ceramic sculpture with a male figure.
Approx. 1970s.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 25.5 x D 18.0 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$352 Sale Price
20% Off
Ole Bjørn Krüger, Danish Sculptor and Ceramicist, Huge Sculpture
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Bjørn Krüger (1922-2007), Danish sculptor and ceramicist. Huge unique sculpture in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in turquoise and black shades, 1960s / 70s.
Measures: 50 x 1...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda Sweden Egg miniature sculpture , 1990’s
Located in Delft, NL
Bertil Vallien fo Kosta Boda Sweden miniature sculpture Stair ”Entrance” 1993
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
White Stoneware Sculpture by Ole Bjørn Krüger from Own Studio, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Impressive large abstract sculpture by Danish artist Ole Bjørn Krüger made in the 1960s in his own workshop. Made from white glazed stoneware with contrasts in earth colors.
This ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Abstract burl birch sculpture by Sven Olsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Abstract wooden sculpture by Swedish artist Sven Olsson. Hand made from burl birch, ca 1960-70s. Beautifully crafted with subtle details. Very good vintage condition with light age r...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Birch, Burl
Danish free form sculpture in maple, Denmark, 1950-60s, Organic
Located in Hägersten, SE
Large organic free form wood sculpture made by hand in Denmark during the 1950-60s. Made by Danish wood carver or sculptor from a solid piece of maple. Heavy and highly expressive. U...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Maple
Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Sweden teacup , 1980’s
By Kjell Engman
Located in Delft, NL
Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Sweden teacup , 1980’s
Dimensions: 15cm H, 14cmW, 12,5cm D
Condition: Good
Period: 1980’s
Origin: Sweden
Designer: Kjell Engman
Manufacturer: Kosta ...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda Sweden Half Boat ”Stand Tall”, 1990s
Located in Delft, NL
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda Sweden Half boat ”stand Tall”, 1990s.
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Gunnel Sahlin for Kosta Boda Pink roots collection
Located in Delft, NL
Gunnel Sahlin for Kosta Boda Pink roots collection
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda bowl , 1980’s
By Kjell Engman
Located in Delft, NL
Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda bowl , 1980’s
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Danish Ceramic Coconut Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
1960s Danish textured ceramic sculpture of a coconut.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Sweden tea pot Art glass , 1980's
By Kjell Engman
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 25cm W, 15,5cmH, 14cm D
Condition: Good Has a small chip on the edge of the tip op the tea pot see photos
Period: 1980’s
Origin: Sweden
Designer: Kjell Engman
Manufactu...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern Glass Sculpture by Swedish Designer Mona Morales-Schildt
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern glass sculpture signed by Mona Morales-Schildt for Kosta. Two green paperweights/sculptures. Both with a bubble in the middle. Th...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Sculpture, Designed by John Selbing for Orrefors, Sweden, 1961
By John Selbing
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture, designed by John Selbing for Orrefors,
Sweden, 1961.
Glass.
Dimensions:
H: 46.5 cm
Diameter: 13 cm
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Sweden Green Glass teacup , 1980’s
Located in Delft, NL
Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Sweden Blue Orange Glass teacup , 1980’s
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Sweden Tea pot and mug Art glass , 1980's
By Kjell Engman
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 22,5cm W, 21,5cmH, 7,5cm D
Condition: Mint
Period: 1980’s
Origin: Sweden
Designer: Kjell Engman
Manufacturer: Kosta Boda
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Gunnar Kanevad, Swedish pinewood sculpture, wooden puzzle, 1970s
Located in Forserum, SE
A decorative sculpture in the form of a wooden puzzle, crafted from solid pine by Swedish artist Gunnar Kanevad (1930–2019). It features two human silhouettes sawn from a pinewood cu...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Einar Höste, Sculpture, 1973
By Einar Höste
Located in Stockholm, SE
Einar Höste 1930-2013. Sculpture in brass, “Hopvikbar sfär” (Folded sphere). The sculpture was exhibited at Galleri Burén, Stockholm 1973. Made in 6 ex.
...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Ole Bjørn Krüger, Danish Sculptor and Ceramicist, Huge Sculpture
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Bjørn Krüger (1922-2007), Danish sculptor and ceramicist. Huge unique sculpture in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in turquoise and black shades, 1960s / 70s.
Measures: 52.5 x...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Lars Dan. Glazed Stoneware Sculpture
Located in Kastrup, DK
Lars Dan, Danish artist born 1960.
Glazed stoneware sculpture. Organic, abstract form - according to the artist himself, the sculpture depicts people crawlin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Kanevad Sculpture / Letter Knife Made Especially for Nyman & Schultz
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sculpture / letter knife designed by Gunnar Kanevad. Made especially for Nyman & Schultz travel agency.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Oak, Pine
Ivy Lysdal, b. 1937, Danish Ceramist and Painter, Abstract Unique Sculpture
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ivy Lysdal, b. 1937. Danish ceramist and painter.
Abstract unique sculpture. 1970s.
In very good condition.
Measures: 10 x 9 cm
Signed: ILS (Ivy Lysdal Savitsky)
Educated at t...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
$192 Sale Price
20% Off
Björn Selder Patinated Bronze Sculpture, Sweden 1970s
By Björn Selder
Located in Utrecht, NL
Characteristic for Swedish artist, Björn Selder, are powerful, expressive sculptures, such as this piece, in heavy materials like bronze, iron, and stone....
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Hjalmar Ekberg Unique Sculpture
By Hjalmar Wilhelm Ekberg
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Unique sculpture by Hjalmar Ekberg.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Johnny Mattsson Sculpture / Bowl Produced by Johnny Mattsson in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sculpture / bowl designed by Johnny Mattsson. Produced by Johnny Mattsson in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Contemporary Hand Carved Sisin Vase No. 2 in Linden Wood by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Fiskars, FI
SISIN (finnish for “quiddity”) is a sculptural hand carved vessel series where the forms and textures are inspired by exceptional beauty and necessity of mushrooms.
Hollow pedesta...
Category
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Rare Pierre Forssell for Skultuna Solid Brass Candlesticks, 1960s, Sweden
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning, modernist brass / bronze candlesticks designed by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna, Sweden. Stamped with makers mark.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vase Designed by Per B. Sundberg for Orrefors, Sweden, 2003
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase designed by Per B. Sundberg for Orrefors,
Sweden. 2003.
Glass.
Dimensions:
H: 27 cm/ 10 2/3"
D: 18 cm/ 7"
Unique. Signed Orrefors 9454-87 Per B Sundberg.
Per B. Sundberg grew up in Huddinge, south of Stockholm, where he early showed interest in creative expression, including in textile. Sundberg applied and was accepted to the pottery division at Capellagården in Vickleby 1983-85. In the years 1985-1992 he studied glass and ceramics at Konstfack in Stockholm, with a break in 1988 to study at the Pilchuck Glass School in Seattle.
Per B Sundberg altered the course of Swedish design in the 1990s with the advent of new techniques and the creation of experimental ceramics...
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Unique Bronze Sculpture by Leo Laukkanen Sweden 1960 Signed
Located in Paris, FR
Unique bronze sculpture by Leo Laukkanen Sweden 1960
Nice patina, good condition. More photos available
Leo Olavi Laukkanen (11 October 1913 Helsinki - 1 November 1978 Helsinki) was a Finnish sculptor. He is particularly known for his abstract miniature sculptures, most of which are made of granite.
Laukkanen studied at the Central School of Art and Design from 1931 to 1933. Although the best-known part of Laukkanen's output consists of abstract sculptures, in the early and late stages of his career he also made figurative sculptures in both stone and bronze, including female figures. In 1980, Helsinki Art Hall hosted an extensive memorial exhibition of Laukkanen's works, which he had bequeathed to the Finnish Artists' Association.
Laukkanen was an assistant to the sculptor Wäinö Aaltonen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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