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Scandinavian Modern 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 

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

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
Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Rare stoneware sculpture of a bird. Mid-20th.
Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Rare stoneware sculpture of a bird. Mid-20th.

Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Rare stoneware sculpture of a bird. Mid-20th.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Sculptural bird figure, mid-20th century. Rare stoneware sculpture in the form of a bird, featuring Stålhane’s signature organic volume and rich gla...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Set of Two Hand-Carved Dala Horses - Swedish Folk Art Decor
Set of Two Hand-Carved Dala Horses - Swedish Folk Art Decor

Set of Two Hand-Carved Dala Horses - Swedish Folk Art Decor

Located in Hannover, DE

This lovely pair of horses is a perfect example of classic Swedish craftsmanship. The beautiful Nordic colors will take your breath away, just like the vivid shades you've seen in th...

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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Oiva Toikka Art Glass Dove Sculpture by Iittala, 1980s Scandinavian
Oiva Toikka Art Glass Dove Sculpture by Iittala, 1980s Scandinavian

Oiva Toikka Art Glass Dove Sculpture by Iittala, 1980s Scandinavian

By Iittala, Oiva Toikka

Located in Valencia, VC

Oiva Toikka for Iittala Scandinavian Modern Art Glass Dove Sculpture, Finland, 1980s A very beautiful Scandinavian Modern clear art glass dove sculpture with mottled white glass app...

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1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Erik Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Sleeping Tabby Cat
Erik Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Sleeping Tabby Cat

Erik Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Sleeping Tabby Cat

By Royal Copenhagen, Erik Nielsen

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Charming vintage sculpture of a sleeping grey and white tabby cat was designed by Erik Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen. Highly detailed porcelain figurine was hand-decorated with extra ...

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Stoneware "BORIS" Sculptures by Boris Stojkov, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
Stoneware "BORIS" Sculptures by Boris Stojkov, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s

Stoneware "BORIS" Sculptures by Boris Stojkov, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s

By Gustavsberg

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Set of two surrealistic animal stoneware sculptures by Boris Stojkov for Gustavsberg, model number 2 and 4 in the series “BORIS”. Partially made in unglazed matte off-white color wit...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Large Sculpture by Erik Höglund Carved and Painted Pinewood, Sweden, 1950s
Large Sculpture by Erik Höglund Carved and Painted Pinewood, Sweden, 1950s

Large Sculpture by Erik Höglund Carved and Painted Pinewood, Sweden, 1950s

By Erik Höglund

Located in Odense, DK

A powerful and expressive large-scale sculpture by Erik Höglund (1932-98), one of Sweden’s most influential postwar artists. Hand-carved from solid pinewood and boldly painted, this ...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Pine

Art Glass Eider Sea Duck / Bird Sculpture by Oiva Toikka / Nuutajarvi of Finland
Art Glass Eider Sea Duck / Bird Sculpture by Oiva Toikka / Nuutajarvi of Finland

Art Glass Eider Sea Duck / Bird Sculpture by Oiva Toikka / Nuutajarvi of Finland

By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Oiva Toikka

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous art glass Eider sea duck / bird sculpture by Oiva Toikka / Nuutajarvi of Finland, with original box, circa late 1980s. The sculpture is mouth blown and is in great vintage c...

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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Erik Höglund for Boda, Amber Figural Art Glass Decanter, Sweden, 1950s
Erik Höglund for Boda, Amber Figural Art Glass Decanter, Sweden, 1950s

Erik Höglund for Boda, Amber Figural Art Glass Decanter, Sweden, 1950s

By Boda, Erik Höglund

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare and highly sculptural amber glass decanter designed by Erik Höglund for Boda Glasbruk in the 1950s, exemplifying the designer’s iconic fusion of primitive expression and Scand...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda. Unique Glass Block, 1960s
Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda. Unique Glass Block, 1960s

Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda. Unique Glass Block, 1960s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Vicke Lindstrand (1904-1983) for Kosta Boda. Unique glass block in blue-green mouth-blown art glass. Decorated with Sami hunting reindeer. 1960s. Measures: 19.5 x 15.5 cm. Dept...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Lisa Larson, Bulldog Ceramic Sculpture, Gustavsbergs Studio, Sweden
Lisa Larson, Bulldog Ceramic Sculpture, Gustavsbergs Studio, Sweden

Lisa Larson, Bulldog Ceramic Sculpture, Gustavsbergs Studio, Sweden

By Gustavsberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

A sculpture by Lisa Larson at Gustavsbergs Studio, Sweden in the late 20th century. The sculpture is 13.5 cm (5,4") high and 13 x 12.5 cm (5.2" x 5") long and in excellent condition....

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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg. Unique "Stim" fish in glazed ceramics.
Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg. Unique "Stim" fish in glazed ceramics.

Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg. Unique "Stim" fish in glazed ceramics.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Sven Wejsfelt (1930-2009) for Gustavsberg. Unique "Stim" fish in glazed ceramics. 1980s. In excellent condition. Label. Dimensions: L 17.0 cm x H 8.0 cm.

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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Paul Hoff, Kosta Boda. Set of five art glass bird figurines for WMF. 1980s
Paul Hoff, Kosta Boda. Set of five art glass bird figurines for WMF. 1980s

Paul Hoff, Kosta Boda. Set of five art glass bird figurines for WMF. 1980s

Located in København, Copenhagen

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...

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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

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 Bertil Vallien, Boda Smide AB

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...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Modernist Pine Rooster Sculpture from Finland by Kaija Aarikka
Modernist Pine Rooster Sculpture from Finland by Kaija Aarikka

Modernist Pine Rooster Sculpture from Finland by Kaija Aarikka

By Kaija Aarikka

Located in Stockholm, SE

Charming 1970s Modernist Rooster Sculpture by Kaija Aarikka, handcrafted in Finland for Aarikka. This piece embodies the playful elegance and clean lines that define Aarikka's signat...

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1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Pine, Yarn

Bunch of Blue Grapes, Ceramics by Hans Hedberg, Biot, France
Bunch of Blue Grapes, Ceramics by Hans Hedberg, Biot, France

Bunch of Blue Grapes, Ceramics by Hans Hedberg, Biot, France

By Hans Hedberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

A Large bunch of grapes designed by Hans Hedberg (1917-2007) Swedish ceramist who had his studio in Biot, near nice in France. The grapes comes with a stand in acrylic glass that is ...

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1980s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Lisa Larson, Moose / Elk Ceramic Sculpture, Gustavsbergs Studio, Sweden
Lisa Larson, Moose / Elk Ceramic Sculpture, Gustavsbergs Studio, Sweden

Lisa Larson, Moose / Elk Ceramic Sculpture, Gustavsbergs Studio, Sweden

By Gustavsberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

A sculpture by Lisa Larson at Gustavsbergs Studio, Sweden in the late 20th century. The Elk sculpture is 26 cm (10.4") high and 23 x 8 cm (9.2" x 3.2") long and in excellent conditio...

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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Elephant by Michael Andersen, Denmark, 1970s
Ceramic Elephant by Michael Andersen, Denmark, 1970s

Ceramic Elephant by Michael Andersen, Denmark, 1970s

By Michael Andersen & Son

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Michael Andersen elephant executed in polychrome glazed ceramic. Very rare version with blue and black glaze. It is imprinted with the crest mark and design number to the front feet....

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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Paul Hoff, Kosta Boda. Set of five art glass bird figurines for WMF. 1980s
Paul Hoff, Kosta Boda. Set of five art glass bird figurines for WMF. 1980s

Paul Hoff, Kosta Boda. Set of five art glass bird figurines for WMF. 1980s

Located in København, Copenhagen

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...

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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Baby Bear Figurine, Scandinavian Modern
Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Baby Bear Figurine, Scandinavian Modern

Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Baby Bear Figurine, Scandinavian Modern

By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Porcelain playing baby bear was designed by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen as a part of the series created in 1940s-1950s. The small bear modeled lying on its back huddled up with i...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Stoneware, Ceramic

Oiva Toikka for Iittala Danish Modern Glass Barnacle Goose Sculpture
Oiva Toikka for Iittala Danish Modern Glass Barnacle Goose Sculpture

Oiva Toikka for Iittala Danish Modern Glass Barnacle Goose Sculpture

By Iittala, Oiva Toikka

Located in Atlanta, GA

Danish Modern Oiva Toikka for Iittala Glass Barnacle Goose "Valkoposkihanhi" Sculpture, Finland, circa 2000s. Signed and numbered on the underside, 341/2000.

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Early 2000s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Lisa Larson - Unique piece - Figure - Gustavsberg - 1998
Lisa Larson - Unique piece - Figure - Gustavsberg - 1998

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 ...

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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware, Ceramic

Lillemor Mannerheim Klingspor, Panda WWF, Arabia, 1980
Lillemor Mannerheim Klingspor, Panda WWF, Arabia, 1980

Lillemor Mannerheim Klingspor, Panda WWF, Arabia, 1980

By Arabia, Lillemor Mannerheim

Located in MAASTRICHT, LI

Product Description:  This panda designed by Lillemor Mannerheim was made for WWF and part of the sales of the items was donated to this organisation. Mannerheim, being a member of ...

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1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Faience, Ceramic, Porcelain

Audiomus Female -Design Glass Ball speaker with built-In subwoofer and amplifier
Audiomus Female -Design Glass Ball speaker with built-In subwoofer and amplifier

Audiomus Female -Design Glass Ball speaker with built-In subwoofer and amplifier

Located in Copenhagen, DK

BORN IN THE FUTURE. TUNED BY THE PAST. Audiomus is more than a speaker it’s a sculptural audio experience. Combining the precision of high-end speaker engineering with the soul of c...

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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Concrete, Chrome

Kay Bojesen Jointed Monkey Toy Danish Modern Teak
Kay Bojesen Jointed Monkey Toy Danish Modern Teak

Kay Bojesen Jointed Monkey Toy Danish Modern Teak

By Kay Bojesen

Located in San Diego, CA

Kay Bojesen articulating and jointed teak monkey. Bought from the original owner who had it in the early 1960s. Nice color and patina the cords are loosely sold AS/IS.

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Stoneware figure from "All the world's children."
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Stoneware figure from "All the world's children."

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.

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Scandinavian Rattan Hanging Monkey, 1960s
Large Scandinavian Rattan Hanging Monkey, 1960s

Large Scandinavian Rattan Hanging Monkey, 1960s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Very rare rattan bull head, wicker wall decoration dates to the 1960s-1970s The proportions are perfect, very decorative. We still have a dark lacqu...

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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Decorative Wooden Sculpture "Love" by Ole Wettergren, Denmark, 2000s
Decorative Wooden Sculpture "Love" by Ole Wettergren, Denmark, 2000s

Decorative Wooden Sculpture "Love" by Ole Wettergren, Denmark, 2000s

By Ole Wettergren

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 ...

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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Bronze and Brass Bonnie Contemporary Large Sconce. Handmade in Sweden
Bronze and Brass Bonnie Contemporary Large Sconce. Handmade in Sweden

Bronze and Brass Bonnie Contemporary Large Sconce. Handmade in Sweden

By Ovature Studios

Located in Torslanda, SE

by Matthew Holleman, 2023 Standard size, 37" L, 33" H 95cm L, 85cm H Brass, Nickel and Bronze options available. This piece is handmade from our Swedish workshop and fully customi...

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2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen & Søn. Ceramic bird figure, 1960/70s
Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen & Søn. Ceramic bird figure, 1960/70s

Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen & Søn. Ceramic bird figure, 1960/70s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen & Søn, Bornholm Ceramic bird figure, 1960/70s. Sculptural bird in glazed stoneware with hand-painted floral and geometric decorations in blue and...

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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen & Søn. Ceramic bird figure, 1960/70s
Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen & Søn. Ceramic bird figure, 1960/70s

Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen & Søn. Ceramic bird figure, 1960/70s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen & Søn, Bornholm Ceramic bird figure, 1960/70s. Sculptural bird in glazed stoneware with hand-painted floral and geometric decorations in blue and...

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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Paul Hoff, Kosta Boda. Set of five art glass bird figurines for WMF. 1980s
Paul Hoff, Kosta Boda. Set of five art glass bird figurines for WMF. 1980s

Paul Hoff, Kosta Boda. Set of five art glass bird figurines for WMF. 1980s

Located in København, Copenhagen

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...

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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Paul Hoff, Kosta Boda. Set of five art glass bird figurines for WMF. 1980s
Paul Hoff, Kosta Boda. Set of five art glass bird figurines for WMF. 1980s

Paul Hoff, Kosta Boda. Set of five art glass bird figurines for WMF. 1980s

Located in København, Copenhagen

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...

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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Markku Salo / BULL / Aarikka / 1994
Markku Salo / BULL / Aarikka / 1994

Markku Salo / BULL / Aarikka / 1994

By Markku Salo, Kaija Aarikka

Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP

Markku Salo is a Finnish designer and glass artist. After working for four years as an industrial designer at the electronics company Salora in 1979, he a...

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1990s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Sheet Metal

Bronze and Brass Bonnie Contemporary Small Sconce. Handmade in Sweden
Bronze and Brass Bonnie Contemporary Small Sconce. Handmade in Sweden

Bronze and Brass Bonnie Contemporary Small Sconce. Handmade in Sweden

By Ovature Studios

Located in Torslanda, SE

by Matthew Holleman, 2023 Standard size, 37" L, 33" H 95cm L, 85cm H Brass, Nickel and Bronze options available. This piece is handmade from our Swedish workshop and fully customi...

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2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Lisa Larson Ceramic Cat figurine Gustavsberg Sweden
Lisa Larson Ceramic Cat figurine Gustavsberg Sweden

Lisa Larson Ceramic Cat figurine Gustavsberg Sweden

Located in Delft, NL

Condition: Mint Period: 1970’s Origin: Sweden Dimensions: 12cmW, 10cmH, 4,5cmD

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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren
Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren

Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren

By Gunnar Cyren

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

DANSK Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren. Vintage Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated designed by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk designed in circa 1970s. Wonderful modernist silver plated bear...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Silver Plate

Stoneware Egg Sculpture White & Brown Concrete by Hans Hedberg, Biot, France
Stoneware Egg Sculpture White & Brown Concrete by Hans Hedberg, Biot, France

Stoneware Egg Sculpture White & Brown Concrete by Hans Hedberg, Biot, France

By Hans Hedberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

Egg designed by the Swedish ceramicist Hans Hedberg, who lived and worked in Biot, France. This egg is 25 cm (10") high including the stand. It´s in excellent condition and it has a ...

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1980s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Danish Modern Glazed Ceramic Fish Money Bank by Richard Manz - Knabstrup, 1970s
Danish Modern Glazed Ceramic Fish Money Bank by Richard Manz - Knabstrup, 1970s

Danish Modern Glazed Ceramic Fish Money Bank by Richard Manz - Knabstrup, 1970s

By Richard Manz

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Sculptural money bank I the shape of a fish. Blue/purple main glazes with hand-applied magenta, ble and light-blue splashes. It is called Marina and was designed by Richard Manz and ...

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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Black Loon Porcelain Figure by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 1970s
Black Loon Porcelain Figure by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 1970s

Black Loon Porcelain Figure by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 1970s

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Stockholm, SE

Black Loon Porcelain Figure by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 1970s. Wirkkala, the Finnish designer and artist, created an iconic figure of a loon for the German porcelain company Ros...

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1970s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

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 ...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Danish Teak Sculpture Lovers Embraced Dancing Simon Randers, Denmark, Midcentury
Danish Teak Sculpture Lovers Embraced Dancing Simon Randers, Denmark, Midcentury

Danish Teak Sculpture Lovers Embraced Dancing Simon Randers, Denmark, Midcentury

By Simon Randers

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Simon Randers for Randers Mobelfabrik. Danish "Lovers" sculpture. This abstract sculpture is made of solid old growth teak and displays excellent craftsmanship. Burnished makers mark...

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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen, Panther with Cub
Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen, Panther with Cub

Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen, Panther with Cub

By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen

Located in Kastrup, DK

Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen. Glazed stoneware figurine of a panther with young cub, decorated in a stunning sung glaze. Signed KK (Knud Kyhn) and Royal Copenhagen stamp, No. 202...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Scandinavian Abstract Modernism Iron Sculpture by Erik Aalykke, Denmark, 1960s
Scandinavian Abstract Modernism Iron Sculpture by Erik Aalykke, Denmark, 1960s

Scandinavian Abstract Modernism Iron Sculpture by Erik Aalykke, Denmark, 1960s

Located in Odense, DK

Unique sculpture handmade by Danish artist Erik Aalykke in his own studio in the 1960s. The piece is made from acid treated iron with a beautiful patina. Erik Aalykke (1923-83) used...

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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Kristian Solmer Vedel Family of Oak Birds, circa 2006
Kristian Solmer Vedel Family of Oak Birds, circa 2006

Kristian Solmer Vedel Family of Oak Birds, circa 2006

By Kristian Solmer Vedel

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Kristian Solmer Vedel Family of Oak Birds, circa 2006. Measures: Large: 4.88" Deep x 4" Wide x 4" Tall Medium: 4.38" Deep x 2.75" Wide x 4.75" Tall S...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Knud Kyhn Royal Copenhagen Baboon Figure (20216), Denmark, 1960s
Knud Kyhn Royal Copenhagen Baboon Figure (20216), Denmark, 1960s

Knud Kyhn Royal Copenhagen Baboon Figure (20216), Denmark, 1960s

By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen

Located in MAASTRICHT, LI

Knud Kyhn Royal Copenhagen Baboon Figure, Denmark, 1960s This ceramic figure of a seated baboon was designed by Danish sculptor Knud Kyhn (1880–1969) for Royal Copenhagen. Kyhn was r...

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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

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