Scandinavian Modern Animal 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
1970s Rare Elephant Dansk Animal Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren
By Gunnar Cyren, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern Signed Dansk Silverplated Elephant Figure. Vintage silver-plated paperweight figurine designed by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk in the 1970s. Signed Dansk Designs Japan G...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
Erik Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Sleeping Tabby Cat
By Erik Nielsen, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Charming vintage sculpture of a sleeping grey and white tabby cat was designed by Erik Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen. Highly detailed porcelain figurine was hand-decorated with extra ...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Jacob Hermann Bird Sculpture Teak Brass Denmark 1950s Danish Design
By Jacob Herman
Located in Basel, BS
Rare bird sculpture by Danish designer and maker Jacob Hermann, hand crafted in Denmark in the 1950s.
The legs are made of brass, marked underneath with the creators stamp and „Denm...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Tapio Wirkkala, Brass Bird Sculpture for Kultakeskus Hämeenlinna Finland, 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful example of Tapio Wirkkala's bird sculpture in solid brass. This minimalistic piece by Wirkkala, who started his career as a sculptor, objectifies his minimal organic appr...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$3,119 Sale Price
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Red-Toned Wooden Vintage Abstract Animal Sculpture, Swedish Mid Century Handmade
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely wooden sculpture designed in Sweden in the midcentury. It is in very good condition except from that one of its legs is repaired. The designer is unknown.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Sculpture bust in terracotta - Åke Holm - Höganäs
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning bust in terracotta designed by Åke Holm at Höganäs in the mid 20th century. The sculpture is 15 cm tall and in excellent condition. It is signed below.
Åke Holm (1900–198...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
A Pair of Tapio Wirkkala Bronze Bird Sculptures, Kultakeskus Hämeenlinna, 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A couple of nice Tapio Wirkkala bronze bird sculptures (paper weights). Both items are in beautiful original condition with nice vintage patinas. Alt...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$6,238 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Lisa Larson Ceramic Cat figurine Gustavsberg Sweden
Located in Delft, NL
Condition: Mint
Period: 1970’s
Origin: Sweden
Dimensions: 12cmW, 10cmH, 4,5cmD
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Children’s Rocking Sheep by Povl Kjer in solid pine & Gotland sheepskin
By Povl Kjær
Located in Krefeld, DE
Very nice vintage rocking sheep designed by Povl Kjer. Made in solid pine and Gotland sheepskin.
Beautiful patina. We offer free international shipping.
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pine, Sheepskin
$896 Sale Price
20% Off
Limited Edition Art Glass Bird Sculpture by Oiva Toikka / Nuutajarvi of Finland
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous limited edition (265/300) art glass bird sculpture signed by Oiva Toikka for Nuutajarvi of Finland, circa 1990s. This sculpture is...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Original Articulated Elephant Figurine by Kay Bojesen Denmark c 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Kay Bojesen elephant figurine in oak circa 1950s
Two available and priced individually
Articulating legs head and trunk
Signed to undersid...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Lisa Larson Ceramic Cat Figurine Gustavsberg, Sweden
Located in Delft, NL
Lisa Larson ceramic cat figurine Gustavsberg Sweden.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern zigzag patterned Earthenware Hedgehog, 1960s
By Rörstrand
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This Scandinavian Modern earthenware hedgehog from the 1960s exudes charm with its glazed zigzag pattern on beige fur. The unglazed brown face adds a distinctive touch to its feature...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Kay Bojesen Early Handmade Wooden Oak Elephant Children's Toy, 1950s, Denmark
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare Kay Bojesen wooden toy elephant from the early 1950s in patinated oak with an amazing grain. The Elephant was created in 1953 by Kay Bojesen and from the start handmade in his s...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Rare Lion Couple in Glazed Stoneware, 1970's
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Rare lion couple in glazed stoneware. 1970's.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Measures: 16 x 7.5 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren
By Gunnar Cyren
Located in North Hollywood, CA
DANSK Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren.
Vintage Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated designed by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk designed in circa 1970s.
Wonderful modernist silver plated bear...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
Svend Lindhart, Danish ceramicist, own workshop. Musk ox in ceramic.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers.
Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase.
Svend Lindhart (1898-1989), Danish ceramicist, o...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Kay Bojesen, Danish designer. Bear crafted from various types of wood.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers.
Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase.
Kay Bojesen (1886-1958), Danish designer.
Bear c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Elephant by Michael Andersen, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Michael Andersen elephant executed in polychrome glazed ceramic. Very rare version with blue and black glaze. It is imprinted with the crest mark and design number to the front feet....
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$332 Sale Price
25% Off
Kay Bojesen, Danish designer. Bear made of wood. 21st C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers.
Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase.
Kay Bojesen (1886-1958), Danish designer.
Bear m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Blue Glazed Owl Ceramic Relief by Svend Åage Jensen for Søholm
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage wall plaque abstract mid century ceramic wall hanging stoneware Blue glazed Owls relief designed by Sven Aage Jensen and manufactured by S...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
$254 Sale Price
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Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg Poodle Dog Scandinavian Modern 1963
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Poodle is made of white stoneware with shiny light blue glaze and dark blue hand painted decoration. It was designed by Lisa Larson (1931-2024) as part of the "Poodles" (Pudlar) ser...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Paul Hoff for Swedish Glass, Three Figures in Art Glass, WWF, 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Paul Hoff for Swedish glass. Three figures in art glass. Cheetah, elephant and orangutan. WWF. 1970s.
The elephant measures: 12 x 10 cm.
In perfect condition.
Stamped.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Sculpture of a laying woman - Åke Holm - Höganäs
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning terracotta sculpture of a laying woman designed byÅke Holm at Höganäs in the mid 20th century. The sculpture is 21 x 11 cm and in excellent condition. It is signed below.
...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian modern stoneware pike by Sven Wejsfelt, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1980s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great stoneware sculpture designed by Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg, Sweden, during the 1980s.
This pike belongs of the designers series 'Stim'.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Green & Black Art Deco Vase, Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful black and green ceramic vase in a classic Art Deco shape, the vase is designed at Upsala Ekeby and attributed to Anna-Lisa Thomson. It is 18.5 cm (7.4") tall and about 16...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Black Loon Porcelain Figure by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Black Loon Porcelain Figure by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 1970s. Wirkkala, the Finnish designer and artist, created an iconic figure of a loon for the German porcelain company Ros...
Category
1970s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Signed Largest Teak Articulated Monkey by Kay Bojesen, Denmark ca. 1952
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare Iconic vintage largest articulated monkey designed by Kay Bojesen, Denmark, 1952.
Teak and limba.
Articulated joints, head, arms, legs.
Can be hung by hands and feet on a shelf ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Vintage Wood Articulated Elephant by Kay Bojesen. Made in Denmark.
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Pasadena, TX
A real original piece of articulated sculpture by Kay Bojesen. Made in Denmark.
Length: 4.93"
Width: 9.26"
Height: 4.93"
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Arne Tjomsland 1950s Artic Musk Ox Mid-Century Scandinavian Norway Sculpture Vtg
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare small musk Ox figure/carving. Hand worked Norwegian Pine wood and leather. Burnished makers marks to bottom.
Arne Tjomsland was Norways leading souvenir designer in the 1950s...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Scandinavian Rattan Hanging Monkey, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very rare rattan bull head, wicker wall decoration dates to the 1960s-1970s
The proportions are perfect, very decorative.
We still have a dark lacqu...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Ceramic lion. From the 1970s.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Ceramic lion.
From the 1970s.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 5.0 cm x L 5.0 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Modern Glazed Stoneware Koi Fish by Aage Würtz, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
In Japanese culture the Koi fish symbolizes courage, perseverance, bravery and love simultaneously. This emblematic stoneware sculpture however was made in Denmark by Aage Würtz circ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Small Twirling Bird Polished Wood Sculpture by Jakob Hermann for Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
Unique rotating wooden birds, created in the 1950s by the Danish furniture designer and true artist, Jacob Hermann and now being manufactured by Warm Nordic. The Danish-manufactured Twirling Birds...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Brown Art Nouveau Vase from Upsala Ekeby, Sweden with Floral decor.
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase with a Floral Art Nouveau decor designed at Upsala Ekeby in the early 20th century. The vase is 25 cm high and in very good condition except from some scratches.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
A Pair of Glazed Porcelain Bird Sculptures by Bertil Vallien
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Bertil Vallien
Rörstrand Sweden, c. 1965
A pair of bird sculptures glazed porcelain.
8.25 h × 11 w × 4 d in
5.25 h × 7 w × 2.25 d in
Bertil Vallien is by far the most internationall...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Basset hound in glazed ceramic. Late 20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Sweden.
Basset hound in glazed ceramic.
Late 20th century.
In excellent condition.
Signed.
Dimensions: L 4.5 cm x H 4.5 cm.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Kay Bojesen Jointed Monkey Toy Danish Modern Teak
By Kay Bojesen
Located in San Diego, CA
Kay Bojesen articulating and jointed teak monkey. Bought from the original owner who had it in the early 1960s. Nice color and patina the cords are loosely sold AS/IS.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Norwegian Crystal Owl
By Hadeland
Located in New York, NY
What a cute little guy/gal crystal owl...! A Norwegian crystal owl, Scandinavian Modern design, circa late-20th century, Norway. A great piece for a desk, shelf, windowsill, vanity a...
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Einar Luterkort - Lovely Green Art Deco Vase Relief, Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful ceramic vase in lovely Art Deco-style designed by Einar Luterkort, the vase is designed at Upsala Ekeby in the 1930s. It is 27 cm (10.8") high and about 15 cm (6") in di...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Green & Black Art Deco Vase, Upsala Ekeby Ostergren, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful black and green ceramic vase with yellow handles in a classic Art Deco shape, the vase is designed at Upsala Ekeby between 1932-1938. It is 16 cm (6.4") tall and about 14...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Modern Solid Teak Hand-Carved Duck Sculpture
By Kay Bojesen
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical hand-carved duck sculpture in solid teak unsigned, circa 1960s.
Category
20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Swedish Stoneware Horse by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, 1950s
By Gustavsberg
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Swedish stoneware horse by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, 1950s.
This small Scandinavian modern ceramic horse figurine is part of the Small Zo...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Kay Bojesen, Vintage Early Large Monkey, teak and limba wood, stamped, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
This is a vintage early example of the largest production monkey, designed by Kay Bojesen in 1951. Constructed from teak and limba wood, the joints are articulated allowing the monk...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Kristian Solmer Vedel Family of Oak Birds, circa 2006
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Kristian Solmer Vedel Family of Oak Birds, circa 2006.
Measures:
Large: 4.88" Deep x 4" Wide x 4" Tall
Medium: 4.38" Deep x 2.75" Wide x 4.75" Tall
S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Oak
$156 Sale Price
20% Off
Polar Bear Sculpture by Oscar Hartung for Ego Stengods 1970
By Ego Stengods
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Fantastic Polar Bear made of stoneware designed by Oscar Hartung for Ego Stengods in the 70s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
$141 Sale Price
20% Off
Royal Copenhagen, Lion Cub in Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen. Lion cub in porcelain
Number 2596.
Measures 10 x 15 cm.
In perfect condition. 1st. factory quality.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Kay Bojesen (1886-1958). ‘Kay’ - songbird in beech wood.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kay Bojesen (1886-1958).
‘Kay’ - songbird in beech wood. The songbird is respectfully named Kay and the colour is the artists favourite.
Hand painted.
Dating: 2000s
New and unused c...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Awake Snipe Beak Bird Teak Sculpture by Svend-Aage Holm-Sørensen for Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
Charming teak birds with beaks and great personality. Manufactured in Denmark and designed by the internationally renowned designer, Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen, who was particularly famous for his lamp designs in the 1950s. Beak Birds...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Oak, Teak
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Turtle in Glazed Ceramics, 1970's
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Turtle in glazed stoneware.
Beautiful glaze in shades of blue. 1970s.
Measures: 10 x 4.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Designer, Sculpture, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid carved wood sculpture designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 7.625” H x 5.5” W x 7.625” D
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Art Glass Eider Sea Duck / Bird Sculpture by Oiva Toikka / Nuutajarvi of Finland
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous art glass Eider sea duck / bird sculpture by Oiva Toikka / Nuutajarvi of Finland, with original box, circa late 1980s. The sculpture is mouth blown and is in great vintage c...
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
$400 Sale Price
20% Off
Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg. Unique "Stim" fish in glazed ceramics.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Sven Wejsfelt (1930-2009) for Gustavsberg.
Unique "Stim" fish in glazed ceramics.
1980s.
In excellent condition.
Label.
Dimensions: L 17.0 cm x H 8.0 cm.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Equestrian theme hand carved wood horse sculpture with hidden compartment
Located in Ferndale, MI
Nicely hand carved somewhat stylized figure of a horse . Hidden compartment on the underside .
Category
Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Kaija Aarikka Sculpture Produced in Finland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sculpture designed by Kaija Aarikka. Produced in Finland. Limited edition of 300 pcs.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Unique Scandinavian Bird Sculpture Rolf Hansen Kongsberg Keramikk, Norway, 1950s
By Kongsberg Keramikk, Rolf Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Playful unique bird sculpture in glazed chamotte ceramics by Rolf Hansen, Norway. The sculpture was handmade by Hansen at Konsberg Keramikk in the early 1950s.
Rolf Hansen was a Norwegian ceramist. From 1947 he attended Kongsberg Keramikk until his death in 2004. Rolf Hansens works make people feel easy to mind, and motives of roosters and bulls were closest to his trademark. The source of inspiration for Rolf Hansen was Pablo Picasso. In 1949 he was in Vallauris in France and became acquainted with Picasso's pottery, and in the early 1950s Rolf Hansen made dishes and jars with abstract decor in his spirit. Rolf Hansen was one of Norways most popular ceramics...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Teak Wood Vintage Selection of Seven Animals, 1960s Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian modern wood vintage seven ( 7 ) animal figures from teak wood, 1960s Denmark.
An amazing collection of different types of animals.
This lovely collection show nice char...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Porcelain Owl Sculpture by Lillemor Mannerheim for Arabia of Finland
Located in San Diego, CA
A hard to find porcelain owl sculpture by Lillemor Mannerheim for Arabia of Finland, circa 1980s. Signed on the underside by the artist, the p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda, Two Lions from Boda Zoo Series
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda from the Boda Zoo series designed in 1975.
Two lion figures in art glass.
In perfect condition.
Marked.
...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Dansk Modernist White Porcelain Rhinoceros Bank
By Dansk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Dansk Rhinoceros white Porcelain ceramic Coin bank.
Sleek Dansk white Porcelain Rhinoceros Bank, Scandinavian style, Modernist.
Unique addition t...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Scandinavian Modern animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern animal sculptures 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 animal sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, stoneware and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern animal sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original animal sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn, Rörstrand, and Gunnar Nylund. 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 animal sculptures 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 $23,073 while the average work can sell for $498.
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