Scandinavian Modern Figurative 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
Bjørn Wiinblad. "Autumn" figurine in blue glazed earthenware. 1964
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad (1918-2006). "Autumn" from the series "The Four Seasons", figurine in blue glazed earthenware.
Model number M22.
Signed with monogram and dated '64.
In perfect conditi...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$476 Sale Price
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Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Stoneware figure from "All the world's children."
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Stoneware figure from "All the world's children."
Height 11 cm.
In perfect condition.
Marked.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$140 Sale Price
30% Off
Wooden Sculpture "Den eftertænksomme" by Ole Wettergren, Denmark, 1980s
Located in Odense, DK
A wooden sculpture by Danish artist Ole Wettergren, created in the 1980s. Titled "Den eftertænksomme" (“The Thoughtful”), this work embodies introspection and stillness, expressed th...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Original Danish Piet Hein "Solitaire" Teak Board Game Complete Set Vintage 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage "Solitaire" board game designed by Piet Hein for Danish wood manufacturer Skjøde, Skjern. Both the board and the pegs are made from teak.
Designed and made ca. 1960s.
This piece comes including the original leather bag for storing the pegs and the original instructions in Danish, German and English attached to the bottom.
Marked on bottom:
Piet Hein Skjøde...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Leather, Teak
$426 Sale Price
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Modernist wood sculpture by unknown Swedish sculptor. Made in 1962
Located in Hägersten, SE
Modernist sculpture by unknown Swedish sculptor. Made in 1962 and signed with the artist name boholm and year -62. Hand carved from wood with a dark stained finish. Good vintage cond...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Terracotta Sculpture by David Wretling, Sweden, 1967
By David Wretling
Located in Hägersten, SE
Sculpture by Swedish artist David Wretling. Executed in Sweden 1967. Made by hand in terracotta clay. Signed with full name and signature. Very good condition with light age related ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Stoneware sculpture by Vicke Lindstrand for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Sculpture model 81 designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Upsala-Ekeby in Sweden in 1947-48. A striking, large-scale ceramic figure of a seated woman with a dark body and vividly glazed pa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Ceramic Figurine of Tahitian Woman by Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby, 1960s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Ceramic Figurine, Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, ca. 1960
This sculptural work by Mari Simmulson in Glazed ceramic captures a seated Tahitian woman in a moment of quiet poise. Executed in gl...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Wooden Sculpture "Female" by Ole Wettergren, Danish Modern, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful wooden sculpture by Danish artist Ole Wettergren, created in the 1970s. Titled "Female", this work embodies the artist’s ability to translate organic material into sculpt...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Lovely Set of 6 Scandinavian Wooden Danish Vikings, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Fantastic collection of 6 different Scandinavian Vikings.
Measures: The largest is 33.5 cm high. The others are 22 cm, 18 cm, 13.5 cm and 9 cm high.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Wood
Unique Large Stoneware Sculpture Woman's Hand by Finn Lynggaard, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
An amazing unique stoneware sculpture modelled in the shape of a woman's hand with blue glazed nails. Made by Danish artist Finn Lynggaard at his own studio in the 1970s. Stamped mon...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Ceramic Sculpture "Malin", Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Sweden 1961
Located in St Ouen, FR
Charming ceramic subject from the naive and warm world of Lisa Larson.
In perfect original condition, the piece is signed on both feet of the sculpture.
Lisa Larson - b.1931 d.2024 ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Swedish Brutalist Fire Screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mid-century Swedish Brutalist fire screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna.
Capture attention with this extraordinary mid-century Swedish Brutal...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Lovely Set of 7 Scandinavian Wooden Woodpecker Corkscrews, 1960s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Set of 7 Scandinavian Wooden Woodpecker Corkscrews + 2 WIne Corks, 1960s
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Miniature Danish Viking, Denmark, 20th Century
By Kay Bojesen
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Scandinavian Miniature Danish Viking, Denmark, 20th Century.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
American Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut Madona Wood Sculpture
By Erich Bolinger
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful modernist hand-carved solid walnut Madona virgin sculpture, circa 1960's great condition.
Category
20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Adorable Mid-Century Ceramic Children by Lisa Larson
By Gustavsberg
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
In wonderful condition. This adorable ceramic set is designed by Lisa Larsen for Gustavsberg, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Mod Ceramic Pottery His Her Lisa Larson Salt Shakers
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a pair of ceramic art pottery figures. used as salt and pepper shakers. His and her figure carefully crafted.
Unmarked. Listed as a pair. Work is consistent...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Sigge Berggren, Swedish Modernist Nude Bronze Sculpture, 1940s
Located in Skanninge, SE
A young woman with an attitude! That pose says it all!
Cast in bronze and patinated in dark green/brown. Signed "Berggren".
Sigge Berggren (1911-1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Rare Stoneware Wall Plaque by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Swedish Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Stoneware Wall Plaque by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, 1950s.
Beautifully glazed relief carvings and incisions. Stamped at the back and the artist’s signature at the front in...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Johannes Hedegaard for Royal Copenhagen Figurine "Martha" Rare Version 21424
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Figurine of a young woman washing clothes - called "Martha" - by Danish sculptor Johannes Hedegaard (1915-1999) produced at Royal Copenhagen. It´s a rare version with beige clothes instead of the more commonly seen version with turquoise glaze. The naked parts of the body show the warm terracotta color and make the figurine quite sensual. The figurine was designed ca 1940s and it was most likely made around 1960s.
Johannes Hedegaard is famous for his graceful busts of young, most often half naked women. His model was reportedly his own wife Birthe Hedegaard. He trained as a sculptor at Royal Copenhagen from 1930 to 1935 and later he went to the Sculpture School at the Royal Academy of Arts in Copenhagen (Kunstakademiets Billedhuggerskole). His teachers here were Einar Utzon-Frank (1939) and Johannes Bjerg...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$710 Sale Price
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Sculpture of naked couple in plaster by Swedish artist Emil Näsvall, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Sculpture by Swedish artist Emil Näsvall. Made from plaster standing on a pine base. done around the 1950s in Sweden. Good vintage condition with age related wear and patina.
Arti...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Pine
1970s Stoneware King Arthur Medieval Knight Biomorphic Figure Mid-Century Danish
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful robust figure of medieval knight in full regalia sculpted and glazed in stoneware. Possibly King Arthur, but also resembles the Berserker chess piece from the Isle of Lewis...
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Birgitta Ara, Finnish (1935 - 2009) Three Bronze Sculptures - Faith, Hope & Love
By Birgitta Ara
Located in Hanover, MA
Birgitta Ara, Finnish (1934 - 2009) three bronze sculptures from 1980, edition number 2/12, each signed 'ara 2/12' (4)
Birgitta Majlis Juslin, later Birgitta Ara, born 7 August 1934 in Helsinki. Parents singer and actor Ture Ara and public school teacher Elsie Juslin.
Born in Helsinki in 1934, Ara studied decorative painting at the School of Art and Design from 1952-1955. Later she moved to Paris to model and eventually returned to her art by the 1970's when she exhibited copper sculpture reliefs at the Ecole Nationale Superiere des Arts.
She won numerous awards, including the Prix des Jeunes in an exhibition for women's art at the Museum of Modern Art, and a relief was selected for the Salon d'Automne, the art salon in the Grand Palais. She received the Grand Prix de Sculpture at the International Exhibition for women's art in the National Museum of Modern Art in Paris. She eventually returned to Finland in 1991.
Provenance: Estate of Countess Margareta Douglas
From the Estate of Countess Margareta Douglas, Rivanna Farm, Charlottesville, VA
A 10,000 sq ft estate with multiple royal...
Category
1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden. Ceramic figure of Indonesian woman
Located in København, Copenhagen
Mari Simmulson (1911-2000) for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden.
Ceramic figure of an Indonesian woman.
Approx. 1950.
In perfect condition.
Signed.
Dimensions: H 39.0 cm. x W 12.0 cm.
Mari Si...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$910 Sale Price
30% Off
Lisa Larson - Unique piece - Figure - Gustavsberg - 1998
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description:
On offer is a unique piece by Lisa Larson showing a small child sitting on a dog. Although the piece is made years after Lisa's most ...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic
$2,082 Sale Price
24% Off
Hans Handberg ochre ceramic egg box sculpture circa 1960
By Hans Hedberg
Located in NICE, FR
This is a ceramic egg-shaped box by Hans Hedberg, created in the 1960s. The piece, which opens in two parts, features Hedberg’s signature speckled glaze in rich earthy tones of brown...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Stoneware figurine. "Children of the World" series
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg.
Stoneware figurine from "Children of the World" series.
Boy with a bucket.
In perfect condition.
Marked.
Dimensions: H 12.5 cm x D 9.0 cm.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
$140 Sale Price
30% Off
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Stoneware figurine. Boy with a bucket.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Stoneware figurine from the "Children of the World" series.
Boy with a bucket.
In perfect condition.
Marked.
Dimensions: H 13.0 cm x W 8.5 cm.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$168 Sale Price
30% Off
1950s Large Teak Polar Bear Sculpture Norway Mid-Century Scandinavian Tjomsland
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very rare large version (full grown) Polar Bear Sculpture by Arne Tjomsland, who was a Norwegian sculptor in the Scandinavian modern golden age, or Mid-Century Modern Era. This was p...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Teak
$5,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Teakwood Viking Figurine.
Located in Seattle, WA
Scandinavian mid Century Modern Viking doll Figurine. The patina and age give it Character. Vintage Condition as pictured. Listing is for described item only. Box H8
Dimensions. 5”W...
Category
1970s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Doreen Middelboe for Aluminia/Royal Copenhagen, faience mermaid figure. 1970s.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Doreen Middelboe for Aluminia/Royal Copenhagen, faience mermaid figure.
1970s.
First factory quality.
In excellent condition.
Marked.
Measuring: ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Faience
$210 Sale Price
30% Off
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Stoneware figurine. "East"
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg.
Stoneware figurine "Öst" (East) from the series "All världens barn" (Children of the World).
Perfect condition.
Marked.
Dimensions: H 12.5 cm x D 7.5 cm.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
$140 Sale Price
30% Off
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Rare Figure, "Johanna", Glazed Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Rare figure, "Johanna", glazed ceramics.
20th century.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Measures: 15.5 x 10.5 cm.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$490 Sale Price
30% Off
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Stoneware Figure from "All the World's Children."
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Stoneware figure from "All the world's children."
Boy with a bucket.
Measures: 13 cm x 9 cm.
In perfect condition.
Sticker.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
$140 Sale Price
30% Off
Scandinavian Modern Sculpture Signed by Ulrica Hydman-Vallien
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ulrica Hydman-Vallien can certainly not be accused of being ordinary. Her design has had its own style ever since the beginning of her artistic career. Already when Ulrica was 17 years old she became a student at the College of Arts, Crafts and Design in Stockholm, and went on to further study in the USA and Mexico. This bold and funny sculpture...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
“Fritidsflickan” – Bronze Sculpture by Stig Blomberg for Ystad Brons, Sweden
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
A striking and spirited bronze sculpture titled “Fritidsflickan” (The Leisure Girl), designed by acclaimed Swedish sculptor Stig Blomberg and produced by Ystad Brons in the mid-20th ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Svend Lindhart Porcelain Figurines
Located in New York, NY
Porcelain Children Figurine by Danish designer Svend Lindhart for Bing & Grondahl. Scandinavian Modern, Made in Denmark circa 1970's.
$375 for the s...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
$375 / set
Original Danish Kay Bojesen Toy Wagon "Family Trip", Colorful Beech Wood, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Kay Bojesen´s "Family Trip" is one of his most loved wooden toy designs.
This set is original vintage. It consists of wagon and 4 family members: mother, father and two children.
...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Beech, Paint
13 Scandinavian Modern Glass Pieces by Swedish Avant Garde Designer Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern 13 glass pieces by the Swedish Enfant Terrible Erik Höglund for Boda. Between 7-14 cm diameter. These pieces can be displayed as sculptures in a window or used as...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Jacob Jensen Danish Viking Figure, 1960s
By Jacob Jensen
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jacob Jensen Danish Viking Figure, 1960s.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Beech, Teak
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Unique Oakwood Sculpture Handmade by Artist Otto Pedersen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful expressive carved oakwood sculpture by Danish artist Otto P made at his own workshop in the 1960s. Stamped underneath with artist signature.
Otto Pedersen...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Jacob Jensen Danish Viking Figure, 1960s
By Jacob Jensen
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jacob Jensen Danish Viking Figure, 1960s.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Beech, Teak
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Erik Höglund Figural Art Glass Bottle with Face Stopper for Boda, Sweden, 1950s
By Erik Höglund, Boda
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and sculptural art glass bottle by renowned Swedish designer Erik Höglund, created for Boda Glasbruk in the 1950s. This handmade piece features a distinctive figural stopper w...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Swedish glass book stands by Erik Höglund Boda, Sweden, 1960s
By Erik Höglund, Boda
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful sculptural book stands designed by Erik Höglund. Produced by Swedish company Boda suring the 1960s.
Made in frosted glass. Signed on bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Bronze Sculpture - Ernst Billgren - "Abstract Sculpture" 4/7
Located in Stockholm, SE
A bronze sculpture designed by one of the most famous contemporary artist from Sweden Ernst Billgren. The sculptures name is "Abstract Sculpture" and it is made in an limited edition...
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Rare Early XL 1950s Arne Tjomsland Teak Polar Bear Sculpture Norway Mid-Century
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very rare early version of the LARGE (full grown) Polar Bear Sculpture by Arne Tjomsland, who was a Norwegian sculptor in the Scandinavian modern golden age...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Teak
$6,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden. Rare ceramic figurine of Tahitian woman
Located in København, Copenhagen
Mari Simmulson (1911-2000), for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden.
Rare ceramic figurine of a half-naked Tahitian woman.
Approximately 1960.
Perfect condition.
Marked.
Dimensions: H 17.0 cm x D 9...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$532 Sale Price
30% Off
Rare Find, Large Swedish Ceramic Egg, Speckled Glaze in Gold and Purple, 1970s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Rare Find, Large Swedish Ceramic Egg, Speckled Glaze in Gold and Purple, 1970s
Gulkroken Hjöm Sweden
Monogram artist's signature.
Height 18.5 cm
In excellent condition.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$371 Sale Price
36% Off
Unique, Tall Ceramic Sculpture - Bengt Berglund - Gustavsberg 1963
Located in Stockholm, SE
A unique sculpture by Bengt Berglund at Gustavsbergs Studio, Sweden designed in 1963 to the debut exhibition at the PUB department store in Stockholm. The sculpture is 72 cm (28.8") ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Bing & Grondahl White Porcelain Greenland Girl
Located in Garnerville, NY
Sweet white porcelain figurine by Bing & Grondahl. She's called Greenland Girl and is fully signed, in green, on the bottom, B&G, København, Made in Denmark, 2280. Seated nud...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Abstract, Unique Ceramic Sculpture - Bengt Berglund - Gustavsberg 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A unique sculpture by Bengt Berglund at Gustavsbergs Studio, Sweden designed the late 20th century. The sculpture is 42 cm (16.8") high and 9 x 13 cm (3.6" x 5.2") wide and in excell...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$2,084 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Vase signed by Mari Simmulson for Uppsala Ekeby 1950
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern ceramic vase signed by Mari Simmulson for Uppsala-Ekeby. Mari Simmulson, (1911-2000) was born In St Petersburg and move...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Scandinavian Troll Figurines Bookends in Ice Glass by Höglund & Bergdala
By Erik Höglund
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A cute couple of heavy ice glass figurines or bookends (Flat backs) The female Troll with long hair was designed by Peter Johansen and manufactured by Bergdala Glasbruk in Sweden dur...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
$331 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby. Ceramic figurine of a girl with two cats
Located in København, Copenhagen
Mari Simmulson (1911-2000) for Upsala Ekeby.
Ceramic figurine of a girl with two cats.
Model number: 43145/748.
Marked and labeled.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 17.0 cm x D 7.5 cm.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$252 Sale Price
30% Off
Stig Lindberg Sculpture, Susanna and the Elders, Gustavsberg Sweden 1940-50s.
Located in Skanninge, SE
Very unusual biscuit sculpture by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg depicting Susanna and the elders.
Made in Sweden around 1950.
In excellent condition with no issues!
Signed "Stig L 89...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Wooden Sculpture "Joy" by Ole Wettergren, Danish Modern, 1980s
Located in Odense, DK
A large wooden sculpture by Danish artist Ole Wettergren, created in the 1980s. Joy reflects Wettergren’s characteristic precision in sculptural form and his dedication to the natura...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Decorative Wooden Sculpture "Love" by Ole Wettergren, Denmark, 2000s
Located in Odense, DK
A refined wooden sculpture by Danish artist Ole Wettergren, created in the 2000s. Titled "Love", this intimate work captures the essence of connection and emotion through a pure and ...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Modern Set of 3 Eggs Monica Backstrom Kosta, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This set of 3 eggs with a swelling shape and mottled brown surface was designed by Monica Backström. They are al unique and was mouth-blown and hand-c...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern, Hand Crafted Metal Sculpture of a Bird, Brass and Copper
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian Modern, hand crafted metal sculpture of a bird make from brass, copper and iron on a wood base. Designer unknown, circa 1960’s.
Measures: height: 13.5“ width: 11“ ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper, Iron
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