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
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
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
$307 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Sculpture by Evert Lindfors, Sweden, 1970s
By Evert Lindfors
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture by Evert Lindfors,
Sweden. 1970's.
Terracotta and bronze.
Base:
W: 22, 5 cm/ 9''
L: 51,5 cm / 20 1/4''
Sculpture:
H: 76 cm/ 30''
W: 35 cm/ 13 3/4''
L: 47 cm/ 18 2/4 ''
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Sculpture “Rabarberblad” Designed by Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture “Rabarberblad” designed by Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd,
Sweden. 1950s.
Patinated bronze.
Signed and numbered "19/20."
Dimensions:
L: 50 cm / 1' 6 1/2"
W: 57 cm / 1' 8"
D: ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
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
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...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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
Teak Girl Sculpture by Arne Basse, Made in Denmark
By Arne Basse
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Teak Girl Sculpture by Arne Basse, made in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Teak
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
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda Large glass boat sculpture Limited edition 300
Located in Delft, NL
Unique piece only 300 were made.
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Rare "Johanna" figurine in glazed ceramic.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Rare "Johanna" figurine in glazed ceramic.
Late 20th century.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 15.5 cm x D 10.0 cm.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$560 Sale Price
20% Off
Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby. Large ceramic figurine of woman.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mari Simmulson (1911-2000) for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden.
Large ceramic figurine of a woman. Hand-decorated.
Model 9033M
Approximately 1960.
Marked.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: Height ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$560 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Shell Sculpture by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
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...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
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
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...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Pine
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Large rare figurine of a Thai girl ("Thailändska")
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Sweden
Large rare figurine of a Thai girl ("Thailändska") in hand-glazed ceramic.
Late 20th century.
In perfect condition.
Signed.
Dimensions: 28.0 x 19....
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$880 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$701 Sale Price
20% Off
Gunnel Sahlin for Kosta Boda Fruits Art glass , 1990s
Located in Delft, NL
Gunnel Sahlin for Kosta Boda Fruits Art glass , 1990s
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Rare Tico Teak 1950s African Nubian Wall Decoration Made in Denmark
Located in Krefeld, DE
Nice 1950's teak wood and brass wall decoration by Tico Teak, Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$369 Sale Price
20% Off
Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden. Rare ceramic figurine of Tahitian woman
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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
$608 Sale Price
20% Off
Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby. Ceramic figurine of Indonesian woman.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mari Simmulson (1911-2000) for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden.
Ceramic figurine of Indonesian woman.
In perfect condition.
Signed.
Dimensions: H 38.0 cm x W 12.0 cm.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$1,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Stoneware Fawn Head by Axel Salto
By Axel Salto
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fallow deer head, stoneware decorated with oxblood glaze. Incised signature: [Salto 20803] with stamped manufacturer’s mark to underside: [Royal Copenhagen Denmark].
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Nude Sculpture; "Model changes her position" in Bronze
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stamped by the Swedish artist Torolf Engström. Executed in bronze, number 1 out of 10 editions. Casting by E. Pettersson FUD.
The Swedish Modern Nude Sculpture "Model Changes Her Po...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury wooden anchor sculpture by Johnny Mattsson, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely small anchor sculpture by Johnny Mattsson, sculpted from teak.
Aquatic themes are recurring in Johnny Mattsson’s artistry, sailing and the arc...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Large Woman Sculpture Patinated Bronze by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Large cast bronze sculpture by Danish artist Johannes Hansen depicting a young girl lost in thoughts. The sculpture was made in the 1940s at the bronze foundry "L. Rasmussen" in Cope...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Stoneware figurine. Boy with a bucket.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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
$192 Sale Price
20% Off
Modernist Bronze Sculpture by Nils Fougstedt, Sweden, 1940
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful bronze figurine by Nils Fougstedt, in the form of two young women. The women are reaching out their arms and have their faces turned upwards. Lovely attention to detail, vi...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Hjorth, Bornholm, Denmark, fisherwoman figurine in glazed ceramic. Mid-20th C.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hjorth, Bornholm, Denmark, fisherwoman figurine in glazed ceramic.
Mid-20th century.
Model 503.
Marked.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: H 18.0 cm x D 11.5 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$224 Sale Price
20% Off
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. Ceramic figurine of a girl with two cats
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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
$288 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Skohg Sterling Paintings on Swedish Stones
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful pair of rare studio craft Scandinavian collectibles.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
$796 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Sculpture, "De Tu" in parian ware by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden
Located in Goteborg, SE
Sculpture, "De Tu" ("The two") by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden. Stig Lindberg made a series of sculptures in Parian ware. This one was made in a limited edition of 1000 copies.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Rare "Johanna" figurine in glazed ceramics.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Rare "Johanna" figurine in glazed ceramics.
Late 20th century.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: 15.5 cm x 10.0 cm.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
$560 Sale Price
20% Off
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Colossal and Rare Sculpture, Two Dromedaries, 1990s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Colossal and rare sculpture in glazed stoneware.
Two dromedaries. 1990s.
Measures: 42 x 34 cm.
In excellent condition.
Signed.
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Rare Figure, "Johanna", Glazed Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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
$560 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
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
Beautiful Sculpture by Karl Hultström, Sweden, Early 19th Century
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful sculpture by Karl Hultström, Sweden, early 19th century.
Wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Glue residue on cheek and neck, see last 3 pictures.
Engraved on the b...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
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
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
Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden. Ceramic figure of Indonesian woman
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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
$1,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish glass book stands by Erik Höglund Boda, Sweden, 1960s
By Boda, Erik Höglund
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
Boy on Dolphin Figurine from Bing & Grøndahl, 1950
Located in Chorzów, PL
This exquisite Boy on Dolphin figurine was produced by the renowned Danish porcelain manufacturer Bing & Grøndahl in 1950. Crafted in fine porcelain,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$279 Sale Price
20% Off
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. Porcelain sculpture. "The Twins", Parian 2 series
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. Porcelain sculpture.
"The Twins", Parian 2 series.
1977.
In perfect condition.
Marked.
Dimensions: H 24.0 x D 10.0 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
Lisa Larson Sweden. Rare figure - Birk from Ronja Røverdatter by Astrid Lindgren
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lisa Larson, Sweden, rare figure (Birk) from Ronja Røverdatter by Astrid Lindgren.
Late 1900s.
Perfect condition.
Signed.
Dimensions: L 14 x D 7.5 cm.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$256 Sale Price
20% Off
Mari Simmulson, large handmade ceramic sculpture of a woman. 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mari Simmulson, unique large handmade ceramic sculpture of a woman.
Deep red glaze.
From the 1960s.
In perfect condition.
Signed.
Dimensions: H 29.5 cm x D 9.7 cm.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$448 Sale Price
20% Off
Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby. Rare ceramic figure of a Tahitian woman.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby.
Rare ceramic figure of a Tahitian woman.
Approx. 1960
Measurements: H 19.0 cm. x D 9.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Marked.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$608 Sale Price
20% Off
Very Rare Lisa Larson Unique Figure of Sitting Woman in Blue with Golden Rooster
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Very rare Lisa Larson unique figure of sitting woman in blue with golden rooster.
Signed.
Measures: 21 x 10 cm.
In perfect condition.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Rare Figure in Glazed Ceramics, Boy with Bag
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Rare figure in glazed ceramics. Boy with the bag, 1970s-1980s.
Measures: 19 x 12.5 cm.
In very good condition.
Signed.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Bronze Sculptor, a Pair of Patinated Bronze Figures, Naked Women
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish bronze sculptor. A pair of patinated bronze figures. Naked women, mid-20th century.
In very good condition.
Measures: 7.5 x 7.5 cm.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$288 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Bing & Grøndahl Porcelain Figure, Clown, Model Number 2511.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bing & Grøndahl porcelain figure. Clown. Model number 2511.
Measures: 11.5 x 5.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$192 Sale Price
20% Off
Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby, Rare Ceramic Figure of a Tahitian Woman
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby. Rare ceramic figure of a semi-naked Tahitian woman.
Approx. 1960
Measurements: H 19 cm. x D 9.5 cm.
In excellent co...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$608 Sale Price
20% Off
Karl Erik Iwar for Nittsjö, Boy and Girl, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Karl Erik Iwar (1920-2006) for Nittsjö. Two figures in hand-painted glazed stoneware. Boy and girl. 1960s.
Largest measures: 10.5 x 7 cm.
In excellent...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
$192 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Bing & Grøndahl Porcelain Figure, Clown, Model Number 2510
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bing & Grøndahl porcelain figure. Clown. Model number 2510.
Measures: 11 x 5.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$192 Sale Price
20% Off
Bing & Grøndahl Porcelain Figure, Clown, Model Number 2508
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bing & Grøndahl porcelain figure. Clown. Model number 2508.
Measures: 11 x 5.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$192 Sale Price
20% Off
Eric Demuth, Swedish Sculptor, Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base, Young Couple
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Eric Demuth, Swedish sculptor. Bronze sculpture on a marble base. Young couple, 1940s-1950s.
Measures: 22.5 x 13,5 cm.
In very good condition.
Signed.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$288 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
GUNNAR UOTILA, wood sculpture, signed and dated 1953
Located in Helsinki, FI
Gunnar Uotila (Finland, 1913-1997)
- Unique carved wood sculpture "EVE" , signed and dated 1953
- Gunnar Uotila was a sculptor producing mainly wooden carved works .
- Exhibitions ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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