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Swedish set of 12 traditional hand painted Dala horses
Swedish set of 12 traditional hand painted Dala horses

Swedish set of 12 traditional hand painted Dala horses

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish set of 12 traditional hand painted Dala horses from 1900-1989. Here we have a set of 12 dala horses in various sizes, with some from the beginning of the 20th century with t...

Category

Late 20th Century Rustic Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Pine, Paint

Kosta Boda Gatekeeper Clear
Kosta Boda Gatekeeper Clear

Kosta Boda Gatekeeper Clear

By Bertil Vallien

Located in Wilkes Barre, PA

Bertil Vallien is devoted and consistent. His objects created for Kosta Boda develop over time, and he is always looking to extract more from his work. Gatekeeper is a case in point. Previous executions range from charcoal drawings to glass and metal objects. In the summer of 2021, large-format adaptations were exhibited in the famous garden of the Royal Palace “Solliden”, on Öland in Sweden, providing a magnificent spectacle for the audience. The two impressive Gatekeeper figures from the exhibition – almost 20 inches tall and fixed by thin wires – gave the impression of drifting. A trademark Vallien face rests inside these shimmering miniature Gatekeepers. This peaceful and mythical sculpture...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Monumental Lars Hellstrom Glass Sculpture Sweden
Monumental Lars Hellstrom Glass Sculpture Sweden

Monumental Lars Hellstrom Glass Sculpture Sweden

Located in Miami, FL

A large circular sculpture mounted on its original stand. Signed and dated.

Category

1990s Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Hand Carved Glass Sculpture By VIcke Lindstrand Kosta Boda
Mid-Century Modern Hand Carved Glass Sculpture By VIcke Lindstrand Kosta Boda

Mid-Century Modern Hand Carved Glass Sculpture By VIcke Lindstrand Kosta Boda

By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous ice chipped block of glass with a deer feeding etched into the flat side of the glass block. Signed V. Lindstrand Kosta Boda. Truly a timeless piece and such craftsmanship. ...

Category

1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Art Glass Lion Paperweight / Sculpture by Kosta Boda Sweden
Art Glass Lion Paperweight / Sculpture by Kosta Boda Sweden

Art Glass Lion Paperweight / Sculpture by Kosta Boda Sweden

By Kosta Boda

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice art glass lion paperweight / sculpture by Kosta Boda Sweden, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 4.25"W x 1.25"D...

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

2 Ceramic Sculpture, Bertil Lundgren, Rörstrand, Modern, 1970s
2 Ceramic Sculpture, Bertil Lundgren, Rörstrand, Modern, 1970s

2 Ceramic Sculpture, Bertil Lundgren, Rörstrand, Modern, 1970s

By Bertil Lundgren, Rörstrand

Located in Stockholm, SE

Two ceramic sculptures designed by Bertil Lundgren at Rörstrand in 1970s. The sculptures are in excellent condition and stamped Rörstrand BL. They are all in excellent condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Genuine Muonionalusta Meteorite Slice (1.15 lbs)
Genuine Muonionalusta Meteorite Slice (1.15 lbs)

Genuine Muonionalusta Meteorite Slice (1.15 lbs)

Located in New York, NY

Genuine Muonionalusta Meteorite Slice from Norrbotten, Sweden. The Muonionalusta is a meteorite classified as fine octahedrite, type IVA (Of) which impacted in northern Scandinavia,...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

Kosta Boda Earth Home
Kosta Boda Earth Home

Kosta Boda Earth Home

By Bertil Vallien

Located in Wilkes Barre, PA

With Earth Home, the renowned glass artist Bertil Vallien has created a miniature world inspired by our place on the planet. The object in clear glass is colored light green and blue...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Kosta Boda Boats Caspar
Kosta Boda Boats Caspar

Kosta Boda Boats Caspar

By Bertil Vallien

Located in Wilkes Barre, PA

Caspar is a creation by the renowned Swedish glass artist Bertil Vallien who sees the boat as a symbol of freedom and solitude. The boat has become one of his main signatures, recrea...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Mid-Century Swedish Modern Glass Sculpture Kosta Boda Paul Hoff Birds in Flight
Mid-Century Swedish Modern Glass Sculpture Kosta Boda Paul Hoff Birds in Flight

Mid-Century Swedish Modern Glass Sculpture Kosta Boda Paul Hoff Birds in Flight

By Kosta Boda, Paul Hoff

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic simple yet elegant design with a chipped glass sculpture by artist Paul Hoff for Kosta Boda C 1975. Three birds in flight etched two sides, one on the flat smooth side two ...

Category

1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Ceramic Figurine of Tahitian Woman by Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby, 1960s
Ceramic Figurine of Tahitian Woman by Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby, 1960s

Ceramic Figurine of Tahitian Woman by Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby, 1960s

By Upsala Ekeby, Mari Simmulson, Elsi Bourelius

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 Scandinavian Modern Vintage Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Crystal Art Glass Sculpture by Goeran Waerff for Kosta
Vintage Crystal Art Glass Sculpture by Goeran Waerff for Kosta

Vintage Crystal Art Glass Sculpture by Goeran Waerff for Kosta

By Kosta Boda

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vintage Crystal Art Glass Sculpture by Goeran Waerff for Kosta A glass sculpture by Swedish glass artist Goeran Waerff for Kosta Boda. The sculpture consists of a round, blue and ye...

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Scandinavian Mid Century Stoneware Bear Sculpture by Tilgmans  Pottery Sweden
Scandinavian Mid Century Stoneware Bear Sculpture by Tilgmans  Pottery Sweden

Scandinavian Mid Century Stoneware Bear Sculpture by Tilgmans Pottery Sweden

By Tilgmans Keramik

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Nice stoneware animal figurine of a bear by Tilgmans Pottery Sweden. This sculpture was made by the founder of Tilgmans Pottery - Harry Tilgman.. His initials HT are carved in the f...

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Bronze sculpture "Kosmiskt Rum" by Bengt Amundin Sweden 1955
Bronze sculpture "Kosmiskt Rum" by Bengt Amundin Sweden 1955

Bronze sculpture "Kosmiskt Rum" by Bengt Amundin Sweden 1955

Located in Hägersten, SE

Sculpture titled "Kosmiskt rum" by Swedish artist Bengt Amundin. Made from patinated bronze standing on a base of solid teak. Made in 1955 and signed with artist initial B.A and 19/...

Category

1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Genuine Muonionalusta Meteorite Slice (385 grams)
Genuine Muonionalusta Meteorite Slice (385 grams)

Genuine Muonionalusta Meteorite Slice (385 grams)

Located in New York, NY

Genuine Muonionalusta Meteorite Slice from Norrbotten, Sweden. The Muonionalusta is a meteorite classified as fine octahedrite, type IVA (Of) which impacted in northern Scandinavia,...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

Art Glass Lying Hippo Paperweight / Sculpture by Kosta Boda Sweden
Art Glass Lying Hippo Paperweight / Sculpture by Kosta Boda Sweden

Art Glass Lying Hippo Paperweight / Sculpture by Kosta Boda Sweden

By Kosta Boda

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice art glass lying hippo paperweight / sculpture by Kosta Boda Sweden, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 5.25"W x...

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Benedicte Bergmann Wooden Dolls part of the Mythological Sisters Series, 1969
Benedicte Bergmann Wooden Dolls part of the Mythological Sisters Series, 1969

Benedicte Bergmann Wooden Dolls part of the Mythological Sisters Series, 1969

Located in Bochum, NRW

Three hand-carved wooden dolls, hand painted in vivid colors. The two on the left side were made by the Swedish artist Benedicte Bergmann. Part of the hand carved wooden dolls "Mytho...

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Sculpture. Indian Chief. Signed Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand 1940s
Sculpture. Indian Chief. Signed Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand 1940s

Sculpture. Indian Chief. Signed Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand 1940s

By Gunnar Nylund

Located in Stockholm, SE

A sculptured head of an American Indian Chief. It is said that this really is a self-portrait of Gunnar Nylund, the artist. It has its original wooden stand . The height is 42 cm wi...

Category

1940s Vintage Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Scandinavian Modern zigzag patterned Earthenware Hedgehog, 1960s
Scandinavian Modern zigzag patterned Earthenware Hedgehog, 1960s

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...

Category

1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware

Kosta Boda What'S Up? What Now?
Kosta Boda What'S Up? What Now?

Kosta Boda What'S Up? What Now?

By Frida Fjellman

Located in Wilkes Barre, PA

With What's Up/What Now?, Frida Fjellman has developed her Erik-Höglund-inspired glass sculptures with the same individual style. Fjellman has chosen to emphasize the properties that...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Scandinavian Modern Sculpture, Erik Höglund, Most Likely Unique, ca 1960s
Scandinavian Modern Sculpture, Erik Höglund, Most Likely Unique, ca 1960s

Scandinavian Modern Sculpture, Erik Höglund, Most Likely Unique, ca 1960s

By Erik Höglund

Located in Örebro, SE

Amazing Scandinavian Modern sculpture by Erik Höglund, ca 1960s. This sculpture is most likely unique. Not signed. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and u...

Category

1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Green Fox in Stoneware by Kaare Berven Fjeldsaa, Norway, 1960s
Green Fox in Stoneware by Kaare Berven Fjeldsaa, Norway, 1960s

Green Fox in Stoneware by Kaare Berven Fjeldsaa, Norway, 1960s

By Kåre Berven Fjeldsaa

Located in Esbjerg, DK

This charming ceramic fox figurine has an applied soft and subtle olive green glaze on a pastel yellow under-glaze. It was designed and manufactured by Kaare Berven Fjeldsaa's at his...

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Stig Lindberg Sculpture, Susanna and the Elders, Gustavsberg Sweden 1940-50s.
Stig Lindberg Sculpture, Susanna and the Elders, Gustavsberg Sweden 1940-50s.

Stig Lindberg Sculpture, Susanna and the Elders, Gustavsberg Sweden 1940-50s.

By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg

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 Scandinavian Modern Vintage Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-century modern porcelain egg, by Sylvia Leuchovius for Rörstrand
Mid-century modern porcelain egg, by Sylvia Leuchovius for Rörstrand

Mid-century modern porcelain egg, by Sylvia Leuchovius for Rörstrand

By Rörstrand, Sylvia Leuchovius

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

A large unique and stunning vintage porcelain egg made by the talented Sylvia Leuchovius for Rörstrand, Sweden. This a very special item, a studio production and only produced in a v...

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mats Jonasson for Målerås, Sweden. Crystal sculpture. The Masqot Shama series
Mats Jonasson for Målerås, Sweden. Crystal sculpture. The Masqot Shama series

Mats Jonasson for Målerås, Sweden. Crystal sculpture. The Masqot Shama series

Located in København, Copenhagen

Mats Jonasson for Målerås Glasbruk. Crystal sculpture from the Masqot Shama series. The piece depicts a stylised face, where clear and frosted surfaces interact to create depth and a...

Category

1980s Modern Vintage Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Sculpture Ceramic Fish - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand
Sculpture Ceramic Fish - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand

Sculpture Ceramic Fish - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Stockholm, SE

A lovely fish sculpture in ceramic designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 16.5 cm (6.6") high. It is in excellent condition except from some minor chips on the fish mouth. G...

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Black & Brown Swedish Antique Abstract Wooden Sculptures in Pine & Oak, 1950s
Black & Brown Swedish Antique Abstract Wooden Sculptures in Pine & Oak, 1950s

Black & Brown Swedish Antique Abstract Wooden Sculptures in Pine & Oak, 1950s

Located in Stockholm, SE

Pair of Swedish antique stained wooden abstract sculptures in black pine and dark brown oak. In good original condition. Sold as a pair. Dimensions: Brown: H: 39 cm / 15.35" W: 29 ...

Category

1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Oak, Pine

Carl Milles Bronze Sculpture of Fishes
Carl Milles Bronze Sculpture of Fishes

Carl Milles Bronze Sculpture of Fishes

By Carl Milles

Located in Malmö, SE

Carl Milles (1875-1955), after, bronze sculpture of three fishes. Marked Millesgården. Great condition. Born in Uppsala, Sweden, Carl Milles, whose origina...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Glass Hippopotamus Paperweight By Bertil Vallien For Kosta Boda
Glass Hippopotamus Paperweight By Bertil Vallien For Kosta Boda

Glass Hippopotamus Paperweight By Bertil Vallien For Kosta Boda

By Kosta Boda, Bertil Vallien

Located in Toronto, ON

Glass hippopotamus by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda. Vallien created a zoo animal series for Kosta Boda in 1975 which was called the “Boda Zoo”. It featured z...

Category

1970s Other Vintage Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Kosta Boda Brains Remember The Blue Sky
Kosta Boda Brains Remember The Blue Sky

Kosta Boda Brains Remember The Blue Sky

By Bertil Vallien

Located in Wilkes Barre, PA

“Blue like the sky and the sea. Like a cloudless day, light-hearted. I think about it when the clouds roll in, and I’m in need of a daydream.” In the eighties, Swedish glass artist...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Green & Black Art Deco Vase, Upsala Ekeby Ostergren, Sweden, 1930s
Green & Black Art Deco Vase, Upsala Ekeby Ostergren, Sweden, 1930s

Green & Black Art Deco Vase, Upsala Ekeby Ostergren, Sweden, 1930s

By Upsala Ekeby, Harald Östergren

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 Scandinavian Modern Vintage Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century Plaster Bust of a Man by Stina Edman
20th Century Plaster Bust of a Man by Stina Edman

20th Century Plaster Bust of a Man by Stina Edman

Located in Madrid, ES

A plaster bust depicting a young man, signed at the bottom by Stina Edman

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Kosta Boda My Palace Globe Clear
Kosta Boda My Palace Globe Clear

Kosta Boda My Palace Globe Clear

By Bertil Vallien

Located in Wilkes Barre, PA

My Palace Globe is a collection of exquisite “globes” enclosed by a transparent house. These hand-made globes shift in color and style, similar to the ocean exposed to a change in li...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Kosta Boda Earth Midnight Small
Kosta Boda Earth Midnight Small

Kosta Boda Earth Midnight Small

By Bertil Vallien

Located in Wilkes Barre, PA

With Earth Midnight, the renowned glass artist Bertil Vallien has created a miniature world inspired by our place on the planet. The object in clear glass is colored dark blue and ha...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Rare Stoneware Wall Plaque by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Swedish Modern
Rare Stoneware Wall Plaque by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Swedish Modern

Rare Stoneware Wall Plaque by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Swedish Modern

By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg

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 Scandinavian Modern Vintage Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Swedish Art Deco Vase in Pewter by Ingvar Bossler for Gamleby Tenn Made in 1930s
Swedish Art Deco Vase in Pewter by Ingvar Bossler for Gamleby Tenn Made in 1930s

Swedish Art Deco Vase in Pewter by Ingvar Bossler for Gamleby Tenn Made in 1930s

Located in Stockholm, SE

This rare small vase was designed by Ingvar Bossler and produced by Gamleby Tenn in Sweden during the early 1930s. Crafted in pewter, the vase reflects the restrained, sculptural app...

Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Pewter

Wooden Carving Human Sculptures, Formal Dressed Antique Decorative Man Figurine
Wooden Carving Human Sculptures, Formal Dressed Antique Decorative Man Figurine

Wooden Carving Human Sculptures, Formal Dressed Antique Decorative Man Figurine

Located in Wembley, GB

Beautifully stylized formally dressed male figurine with a great balance of harmony stood, portraying the beauty of the inner world through pure beauty. This Valuable unique art piece is a great chance to bring your office or home decor and interior an artistic characteristic. He was signed by EF in 1934, one of the recognized Swedish masters of 20th-century woodcarving, most famous for the Scandinavian flat-plane style of woodcarving. EF generally carved solo figures from basswood or pine and mounted them on a base. He had a stylized execution with clean cuts, working from a single piece of wood. A highlight of Trygg's carvings is his use of vibrant paint. He often painted his character's clothing in plaid. Wooden Carving...

Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Acrylic, Wood, Fruitwood, Driftwood, Pine, Bog Wood

18th Century Sacral Art, Statue of a Woman
18th Century Sacral Art, Statue of a Woman

18th Century Sacral Art, Statue of a Woman

Located in Allerum, SE

18th century carved, painted and gilded Statue of a woman standing on a cloud. Sacral Art. Ca 1750 Sweden (possibly Northern Europe)

Category

Mid-18th Century Baroque Antique Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood

Kosta Boda Azur Stairs
Kosta Boda Azur Stairs

Kosta Boda Azur Stairs

By Bertil Vallien

Located in Wilkes Barre, PA

The renowned Swedish glass artist Bertil Vallien has created Azur Stairs. It is an exclusive art object in blue glass, cast in a charcoal mold, with an imprint of a face above a stai...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Rare Bowl by Sigvard Nilsson, Söwe Konst. Sweden, 1950s
Rare Bowl by Sigvard Nilsson, Söwe Konst. Sweden, 1950s

Rare Bowl by Sigvard Nilsson, Söwe Konst. Sweden, 1950s

By Sowe Konst, Sigvard NIlsson

Located in Hägersten, SE

Rare bowl designed and made by Sigvard Nilsson, Söwe konst. Made during the 1950s Made from solid teak and sculpted by hand. Very good vintage condition with...

Category

1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Kosta Boda Berry Tales Ruby
Kosta Boda Berry Tales Ruby

Kosta Boda Berry Tales Ruby

By Ellen Ehk Åkesson

Located in Wilkes Barre, PA

Ellen Ehk Åkesson is a Swedish glass artist who tells stories of the mysterious forest through her art glass, such as Berry Tales – a bubbling, bulbous berry plucked directly from th...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Swedish Modern Roe Deer Sculpture by Arvid Knöppel, Sweden, 1934
Swedish Modern Roe Deer Sculpture by Arvid Knöppel, Sweden, 1934

Swedish Modern Roe Deer Sculpture by Arvid Knöppel, Sweden, 1934

By Arvid Knoppel

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Beautiful figurine by Arvid Knöppel, in the form of a deer head, made in earthenware. Lovely attention to detail. Mounted on a square, wooden base.

Category

1930s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware, Wood

Terracotta Sculpture by David Wretling, Sweden, 1967
Terracotta Sculpture by David Wretling, Sweden, 1967

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 Scandinavian Modern Vintage Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Turtle in Glazed Ceramics, 1970's
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Turtle in Glazed Ceramics, 1970's

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Turtle in Glazed Ceramics, 1970's

Located in København, Copenhagen

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Turtle in glazed ceramics. 1970's. Measures: 8 x 4 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.

Category

1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Kosta Boda Brains You Made My Day
Kosta Boda Brains You Made My Day

Kosta Boda Brains You Made My Day

By Bertil Vallien

Located in Wilkes Barre, PA

“Thank you! I forget that sometimes. So thank you. Because you fill my day and my life with such joy in all things.” In the eighties, Swedish glass artist Bertil Vallien created th...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Hand Carved Brown Painted Wood Horse Sculpture, Sweden circa 1940
Vintage Hand Carved Brown Painted Wood Horse Sculpture, Sweden circa 1940

Vintage Hand Carved Brown Painted Wood Horse Sculpture, Sweden circa 1940

Located in Round Top, TX

It is the very worn look that creates the wonderful appeal of this original painted and carved horse. The brown paint has been worn off along the back, while the tattered leather ears and carved black painted mane reflect a simpler time. Real horse hair was used to create the tail. Sold in used vintage condition. Please examine the close up photos to understand condition and details, inlcuding worn paint, nicks, scratches, wood cracks and separation, etc. Wonderful vintage display item...

Category

Mid-20th Century Rustic Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Sculpture, "De Tu" in parian ware by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden
Sculpture, "De Tu" in parian ware by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden

Sculpture, "De Tu" in parian ware by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden

By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg

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 Scandinavian Modern Vintage Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Ceramic Glazed Knipa Ducks by Paul Hoff for Gustavsberg, Sweden
Pair of Ceramic Glazed Knipa Ducks by Paul Hoff for Gustavsberg, Sweden

Pair of Ceramic Glazed Knipa Ducks by Paul Hoff for Gustavsberg, Sweden

By Paul Hoff

Located in Den Haag, NL

Pair of ceramic glazed knipa ducks by Paul Hoff for Gustavsberg, Sweden This is the goldeneye duck (Knipa) from the Arkipelag series designed by Paul Hoff. There are 13 birds in t...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Swedish glass book stands by Erik Höglund Boda, Sweden, 1960s
Swedish glass book stands by Erik Höglund Boda, Sweden, 1960s

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 Scandinavian Modern Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Stoneware dragon sculpture by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Stoneware dragon sculpture by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s

Stoneware dragon sculpture by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s

By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Stunning, unique dragon sculpture by Wilhelm Kåge, made from stoneware with beautiful green glaze. Rare, large size. Very expressive and lively design, inspired by Chinese Ming era d...

Category

1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Sculpture “Horse” by Bertil Vallien, Boda Smide, Sweden, 1970s
Sculpture “Horse” by Bertil Vallien, Boda Smide, Sweden, 1970s

Sculpture “Horse” by Bertil Vallien, Boda Smide, Sweden, 1970s

By Boda Smide AB, Bertil Vallien

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

This sculpture by Bertil Vallien is hand-forged in iron with a deliberately rough and direct expression. The form is simple and graphic, with the surface clearly showing the marks of...

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Kosta Boda Art Glass Vase by Kjell Engman, Sweden — Tall Sculptural
Kosta Boda Art Glass Vase by Kjell Engman, Sweden — Tall Sculptural

Kosta Boda Art Glass Vase by Kjell Engman, Sweden — Tall Sculptural

By Kjell Engman, Kosta Boda

Located in San Diego, CA

Striking Swedish art glass vase designed by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda, one of Scandinavia’s most celebrated glasshouses. This example showcases Engman’s signature organic form—an e...

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

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Vicente Wolf’s Tips for Finding — and Living with — Eastern Treasures

The A-list designer shares his expertise on choosing authentic objects and displaying them with style.

Rodrigo Rivero Lake’s Mexico City Showroom Is a Museum-Worthy Trove of Spanish Colonial and Asian Antiques

The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.