Swedish Sculptures

After one of his visits to the USA in the 80s, Swedish glass artist Kjell Engman got the inspiration to create Happiness based on the women he saw perform in a gospel choir at a chur...

Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda miniature sculpture Horse ”Dobbin”.

Sculpture titled "Prehistoric bird" by Swedish artist Bengt Amundin. Made from patinated bronze standing on a base of smoked oak. Made in 1957 and signed with artist signature and ye...

Unique and striking, this Art Deco-Modernist candle stand by Karl Einar Borgström depicts a highly stylized sea dragon using wrought iron bars and rods. Although this piece has a pr...

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...

“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...

Midcentury Swedish Brutalist fire screen of a "Firerooster" by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna. In cast iron. Olle Hermansson was interested in Nordic myt...

This Swedish decorative figurine in the shape of a standing woman is made of white plaster and made in the first half of the 20th century. Good vintage condition, few signs of age ...

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

Naive and kitsch ceramic mermaid sculpture / vase made by Norwegian artist Rein Follestad.

This sculptural work, 'Rabarberblad' (Rhubarb Leaf), was created in the 1950s by Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd and cast in patinated bronze. The piece captures the organic form of a singl...

Bertil vallien for Kosta Boda glass head.

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.   

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

Geometrical Art deco bookends made from marble stone in a light pink color. Made in Sweden during the 1920s. Typical geometrical aesthetic for the Art deco era. Good vintage conditio...

Dimensions: 7.5cm H, 4.3cm W, 2.5cm D Condition: Mint Producer: Kosta Boda Origin: Sweden Designer: Bertil Vallien.

A wonderfully designed, beautifully made Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian lion sculpture/figurine by Swedish master potter/ceramicist Lisa Larson (1931-2024) for Gustavsberg, Sweden (...

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...

Midcentury Flygfors orange bubblegum centerpiece from the range Coquille by Paul Kedelv.

Beautifully stylized a woman figurine with a great balance of harmony seated on a stool, portrays the beauty of the inner world through pure beauty. This unique art piece is a great ...

This one of a kind iron meteorite cube showcases the iconic Widmanstätten pattern. This crystalline structure only forms in metal alloys cooled over millions of years inside an aster...

Pair of Abstract Metal Musician Sculptures – Modernist Artistic Figurines A Couple of Expressive Metal Musician Sculptures, Decorative Art Objects Celebrate creativity, harmony, and...

Paul Hoff for Kosta Boda, set of five bird figurines. Decorative collection of five signed art glass bird figurines, created for WMF with organic forms and distinctive Scandinavian d...

Characteristic for Swedish artist, Björn Selder, are powerful, expressive sculptures, such as this piece, in heavy materials like bronze, iron, and stone....

Scandinavian Modern unique vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane. A hand decorated glazed vase with Elephants in light brown, yellow and grey on a white ground. Executed by Rörstrand, Sweden. ...

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...

MARIANNE GUNNEMARK for Höganäs, Sweden. Very large and rare ceramic figurine of a hippo. Hand-painted. Yellow glaze. Circa 1970s. Marked. Perfect condition. Dimensions: W 33.0 cm. x ...

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.

A beautifully stylized old rustic lady-dressed female figurine with a great balance of harmony stood, portraying the beauty of the inner world through pure beauty. This Valuable uniq...

Flygsfors, Sweden, large modernist art glass sculpture. Clear and matte purple glass. Approx. 1970s. Signed Flygsfors and unclear artist signature. In excellent condition. Dimensions...

A striking and sculptural fireplace screen designed by Swedish artist Olle Hermansson and produced by Husqvarna in the 1960s. Crafted in solid cast iron, this piece is a bold example...

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...

Scandinavian Modern rare figurine by Gunnar Nylund of a checky Gibbon ape, from Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Sculpture with eggshell glaze and a stand in W...

Characteristic for Swedish artist, Björn Selder, are powerful, expressive sculptures, such as this piece, in heavy materials like bronze, iron, and stone....

Swedish antique toy rocking horse, origin: Sweden, circa 1870 - 1900. Beautiful, untouched, original condition including the paint, ...

This strong, placid visage of a young man, eyes closed and hair flowing, was sculpted by John Lundqvist, sometimes compared to Carl Milles, who was Sweden's leading sculptor in the e...

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Elf girl with braided basket and honey heart. Late 20th century. In perfect condition. Signed. Dimensions: W 11.0 cm x H 14.0 cm.

Eleven Inch Blown Glass Toucan by Färe-Marcolin. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** This beautiful toucan sculpture measures about 11 inches high! It is in good vintage condition overall, showing a little wear and a small, clean chip off the tip of the beak, shown in the last photo though it is hard to photograph and hard to see in photos. "Färe-Marcolin" is what the FM stands for in FM Konstglas. Josef Marcolin (1933-2015), who originallly lived and was trained as a glassblower in Murano, Italy, moved to Sweden with his brother Benito in 1954. They made beautiful blown glass/crystal sculptures such as this one, which are known for their unique blend of Murano and Swedish style. They started their own glass sculpture company in the 60s, FM Konstglas. In 1991 they moved back to Italy and continued to create for a short time under the name Sardinia Crystal...

'Planet in Turquoise & Purple' is a unique artwork by the Swedish artist and designer, Lena Bergström. It is from an ongoing collection of works called 'Planets', which Bergström has...

Gunnel Sahlin for Kosta Boda Fruits Art glass , 1990s

Sculpture "Förvandlad Fågel" (Transformed bird) made by Swedish Sculptor Bengt Amundin during the 1950s. Made from cast and patinated bronze on original base from asymmetrical pine w...

Sculpture of sitting female model by Bror Hjorth. Made in Sweden during the 1950s. Hand carved from plaster. Signed. Good vintage condition with age related wear and patina. Artis...

Beautiful sculptural book stands designed by Erik Höglund. Produced by Swedish company Boda suring the 1960s. Made in frosted glass. Signed on bottom.

TYRA LUNDGREN, (1897-1979), sculpture, bird, partly glazed chamotted stoneware. Bottom with signature TL and B for Bredkvie, her farm on Gotland in Sweden. Mounted on limestone. No i...

Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda miniature sculpture Bird , 1990’s

Dimensions: From left to right 1st photo: White : 11cm diameter , 6cm Height Blue : 10,5cm Height 7,5cm Diameter Brown: 16cm Heigth , 12cm Diameter White: 13cm Height, 10,5cm Diamete...

Sculpture 'Puppy in the World' by Sonja Petterson, Sweden, 2000. Signed. Sonja Petterson was a Swedish sculptor. She studied at Konstfack—the Stockholm University of Arts, Crafts a...

Sculpture in brass and rosewood.

Dimensions: 9cm W, 4.5cm H, 2.5cm D Period: 1990’s Condition: Mint Material: Glass

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...

A figure of a polar bear in ceramics designed by Jussi Mäntynen at Arabia in Finland. It is 43 cm long and in excellent condition. Jussi Mäntynen (1886–1978) was a celebrated Finni...

Sven Wejsfelt (1930-2009) for Gustavsberg. Unique Stim fish in glazed ceramics. Perch. 1980s. Measures: 15 x 8 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.

A Swedish 18th century large tole architectural swag mounted on an iron stand. This antique swag came from a building in Sweden. This unique piece consists of a rich foliage motif that appears to be draping on its stand. The general color of this unique piece is a moss-green tone. With its classical elegance, this 18th century Swedish architectural...

Vintage Swedish Glass Kennel Series Airdaleterrier Sculpture by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda, 1970s

Dimensions: 31cm H Condition: Mint Material: Glass, wood

Beautifully sculpted by Tore Strindberg, one of Sweden's leading sculptors in the early 20th century, and sensitively cast and gilded by the Otto Meyers fou...

“Did you hesitate? Was something holding you back? Let it go. I know you can!” In the eighties, Swedish glass artist Bertil Vallien created the first Brains – the head, which has b...

Carving Wooden Sculptures A Set Of 2 Antique Decorative Figurines of Man & Woman Beautifully stylized a set of 6 figurines with a great balance of harmony stood, portrays the beauty ...

Red Fold room divider by Storängen Design Dimensions: D 4 x W 70 x H 170 cm Materials: oak wood, leather straps. Available in other colors and ...

Bertil Vallien (Brains 1998) Glass Head "Karolina" Bertil Vallien's fascinating glass sculpture "Karolina" with oval shape, timeless facial features, ...