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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
Bronze Sculpture by Pipin Henderson, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Bronze Sculpture by Pipin Henderson, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Bronze Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced in Denmark Dimensions (...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Bronze

Scandinavian Modern Glass Sculpture by Swedish Designer Mona Morales-Schildt
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern glass sculpture signed by Mona Morales-Schildt for Kosta. Two green paperweights/sculptures. Both with a bubble in the middle. Th...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Art Glass

Scandinavian Modern Sculpture by Ole Bjørn Krüger, Own Studio, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Impressive large abstract sculpture by Danish artist Ole Bjørn Krüger (1922-2007) made in the 1960s in his own workshop. Made from white glazed stoneware ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Stoneware

Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Large bird sculpture , 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Large bird sculpture , 1970’s Dimensions: 48cm H 23cm W , 20cm D Condition: Mint Designer : Kjell Engman Producer: Kosta Boda Origin: Sweden Material: Glass
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Art Glass

Stoneware sculpture by Vicke Lindstrand for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Sculpture designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Upsala-Ekeby in Sweden during the 1950s. Impressive size with beautiful glaze. Very rare model.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Stoneware

Per Lütken for Holmegaard. Sculpture in green art glass. 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Per Lütken for Holmegaard. Sculpture in green art glass. Organic form. Denmark, 1960s. Perfect condition. Dimensions: Height 20.0 cm x Width 11.0 cm x Depth 5.0 cm.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Art Glass

Scandinavian Modern Teak Wood Vintage Selection of Seven Animals, 1960s Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian modern wood vintage seven ( 7 ) animal figures from teak wood, 1960s Denmark. An amazing collection of different types of animals. This lovely collection show nice char...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Teak

1950s Lisa Larson Cat Stoneware Sculpture Paperweight Gustavsberg Danish MCM Era
Located in Hyattsville, MD
One day in the middle of the 1950s, Lisa modeled a cat with the tail straight up in the air. The cat was made of dark brown stoneware with carved stripes. This modernist figurine was...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Stoneware

Thomas Hellström for Nittsjö, Two Unique Ceramic Figures
Located in København, Copenhagen
Thomas Hellström for Nittsjö. Two unique ceramic figures. Swedish design, circa 1960s. Stamped. Measures: 26 x 19 cm. (largest) In excellent condition.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Ceramic

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Elf girl with braided basket and honey heart.
Located in København, Copenhagen
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.
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Ceramic

Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Sculpture, 1980’s
Located in Delft, NL
Unique piece by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda. In mint condition. Abstract glass art.    
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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Art Glass

Lisa Larson, Gustavsberg, Sweden. Ceramic figurine of a rhino. 1970s.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson, Gustavsberg, Sweden. Ceramic figurine of a rhino. 1970s. In excellent condition. Dimensions: 10.0 cm x 7.0 cm.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Ceramic

Ronneby, Sweden, Five Birds in Blue Mouth-Blown Art Glass, 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Ronneby, Sweden. Five birds in blue mouth-blown art glass. 1970s. Largest measures: 16 x 12 cm. In excellent condition. Sticker.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Art Glass

Bertil Vallien Unique and Monumental Wall Sculpture in Glass and Wood, 1966
Located in Skanninge, SE
A very important early work by Bertil Vallien b. 1938. Unique and monumental wall sculpture, hand painted and contour sawn wood. Made in Sweden 1966. One of a kind! The sculpture is depicting fishes in the water. It was commissioned by an optician in 1966. That is why the eyes are made of oval glass mirrors. They are also hiding the holes where you screw the sculpture to the wall. The sculpture would be great in a fish restaurant or in an indoor pool area. It will certainly make a statement wherever it will hang! A photograph depicting the artist in front of the sculpture is included (see image)! Fully signed and dated 1966 (see image). The sculpture is in 3 parts. The upper part is in one piece. The lower part is in 2 pieces. There are no problems hanging this on the wall. It is heavy but not that heavy. Measurements: The upper part, Lenght 226cm, height 68cm, 7cm deep. The lower part, Lenght 245cm, height 75cm, 7cm deep. As mounted as in the pictures: length 304cm, height 120cm. Total length if one put these pieces after one another, circa 475cm. You can put this sculpture on the wall with different combinations and variations. In 2017 Flint Institute of Arts in Michigan bought the "One million Dollar Boat". They paid one million dollars for the mixed media sculpture "Passage" made by Bertil Vallien. BERTIL VALLIEN EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES 1963 - ongoing Freelance designer for Kosta Boda glassworks, Sweden 1963 - ongoing Independent artist/designer 1961-63 Studies in USA and Mexico 1961 University of Art and Design, Stockholm, Sweden PUBLIC COLLECTIONS (SELECTION) Victoria and Albert Museum, London, England Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY, USA HM de Young Museum, San Francisco, USA Yokohama Art Museum. San Francisco, USA Imagine Museum, FL, USA The State Hermitage museum, St. Petersburg, Russia Düsseldorf Museum of Fine Arts, Düsseldorf, Germany Museum of Arts and Design, NY, USA The Art Institute, Chicago, USA National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden VIDA Museum, Sweden, permanent wing Everson Museum, NY, USA Museum of Fine Art, Boston, USA National Museum of Art, Tokyo, Japan Microsoft Art Collection, Seattle, Wa, USA JB Speed Art Museum, Louisville, USA The Prescott Collection at Pacific First Centre, Seattle, USA Detroit Art Institute, Detroit Il, USA Yokohama Art Museum, Yokohama, Japan The Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, Australia Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, Hamburg, Germany Mint Museum of Art and Design, Charlotte, NC, USA Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, Ohio, USA Museo del Vidrio, Monterrey, Mexico Musée des Art and Design, The Louvre, Paris, France The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Montreal, Canada Rockford Museum of Art, Rockford, IL, USA Microsoft Art Collection, Seattle, USA National Museum, Edinburgh, UK Flint Institute of Art, Flint, MI, USA AWARDS (SELECTED) Prince Eugen´s medal for outstanding achievement in art, conferred by the King of Sweden (1998) Gold medal, Royal Academy of Science, Stockholm, Sweden (2005) GAS Visionary Award (2020) Honorary doctorate, Växjö University, Sweden (2002) Artist of the future Award, Imagine Museum, FL, USA (2020) Visionaries Award, Museum of Arts and Design, NY, USA (2001) Medal for exhibition “Nine Rooms” at the 13th Biennale in Venice given by Instituto Veneto di Scienze ed Arti (2012) Young American award, Museum of Arts and Design, NY, USA (1961) Award in recognition of the promotion of Glass Art in the world, Museo del Vidrio Monterey, Mexico (2004) The Libensky Award, Seattle, WA, USA (2008) The Wilson Award, GAS, New Orleans, USA (2005) Urban Glass Award for >>Outstanding Achievement in Glass<< NY, USA (1998) Zweiter Coburger Glaspreis, Coburg, Germany (1985) BIBLIOGRAPHY (SELECTION) 2020 Ytspänning, Galleri Glas, Stockholm, Sweden 2020 Drawings, Ceramics, Glass, Staffan Bengtsson, Kosta förlag, Sweden 2012 Bertil Vallien, Nine Rooms, Publisher Marsilio, Italy 2008 Staven, Gunnar Lindqvist, Kamras/ Kamras förlag 2007 Transperent Bounaries, Ulla-Britt Edberg, Carlsson Bokförlag, Stockholm 2006 Vallien, Gunnar Lindquist, Carlsson Bokförlag, Stockholm 2002 Somna Vakna, Matthew Kangas, University of Washington Press, London 2002 Fiat Lux, Johan Unger Gunnar Lindquist, Carlsson Bokförlag 1998 Glass eats light, Gunnar Lindquist, Carlsson Bokförlag 1997 Headbook, Niclas Rådström, Publisher, Kamras/Kamras 1995 Anod, Peter Nilsson, Nordstedts förlag, Sweden 1990 Bertil Vallien, Gunnar Lindqvist, Carlson Bokförlag 1983 Sandcast, Ulf Thomas Moberg, Moberg Publisher EXHIBITIONS (SELECTION) 2020 Ytspänning, Galleri Glas, Stockholm, Sweden 2020 Vida Museum, Öland, Sweden 2019 Habatat gallery, Detroit, USA 2019 Schantz Gallery, Stockbridge-MA, USA 2018 Leger Gallery, Malmö, Sweden 2017 Gallery Schantz, Stockbridge, MA, USA 2017 Art Miami, Schantz gallery, Miami FL, USA 2017 Spritmuseet, Stockholm, Sweden 2016 Hawk Gallery, Columbus. OH, USA. 2016 Galleri Thomassen, Göteborg, Sweden 2016 Millesgården, Stockholm, Glasstress, Sweden 2016 Edsvik Konsthall, Edsvik, Sweden 2016 SOFA, Navy pier Chicago IL- USA 2015 Galleri Berengo, Muranoi, Italien 2014 Palazzo Guinigi, Lucca, Italien 2013 Gallerie Azur, Spa, Belgien 2011 Marina Barovier Galleria, Venedig, Italien 2011 Hawk Galleries, Columbus, OH, USA 2009 Imago Gallery, Palm Springs. CA. USA 2008 Etienne gallery.Oisterwijk, The Netherlands 2007 Heller Gallery, NYC, USA 2007 Rockford Art Museum, Rockford, Il, USA 2006 Prince Eugen´s Waldermarsudde, Stockholm, Sweden 2005 Landkrona Konsthall, Landskrona, Sweden 2005 Röhsska Museet, Gothenburg, Sweden 2004 Museo del Vidrio, Monterrey, Mexico 2003 Rockford Art Museum, IL, USA 2003 Glass Museum, International Centre for Contemporary Art, Tacoma, USA 2002 Cellier de Clairvaux, Dijon, France 2002 >>In Transit<< Gävle Museum 2002 Eremitaget, St. Petersburg, Ryssland 2002 The state Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia 2002 Konstindustrimuseet, Oslo, Norway 2001 Riihiimäki Museum, Finland 2000 Traver gallery, Seattle, WA, USA 1999 Museum of Contemporary Art, Warsaw, Poland 1999 Eretz Israel Museum, Tel Aviv, Israel 1998 Traver Gallery, Seattle, WA, USA 1998 The Bullseye Gallery Portland, OR, USA 1998 Museum of History, Stockholm, Sweden 1997 Museum of Arts, Indianapolis, USA 1997 Museum of Arts and Design, NY, USA 1969 Palazzo Ducale, Venice, Italy PERFORMANCE 2012,18,19, 20 Rainshower, Kosta glassworks, Sweden 2007 Diamonds and Ashes, Music: Tomidas, Midnight session at Åfors glass...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Glass, Wood

Danish Georg Jensen Orb Egg Sculpture Ashtray Chrome Brass Paperweight Bowl Ball
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Polished two metal petite orb ashtray, marked Georg Jensen Design.
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1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Metal

Ceramic Sculpture by Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden
Located in Goteborg, SE
Ceramic sculpture made by the Swedish-Estonian artist Mari Simmulson. Simmulson came to Sweden as a refugee during the second world war and started her career at Gustavsberg. Shortly...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Ceramic

Solid Rosewood Handcrafted Dolphin Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful solid rosewood handcrafted dolphin sculpture, circa 1970s nice condition and finish.
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20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Rosewood

Kaija Aarikka Sculpture Produced in Finland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sculpture designed by Kaija Aarikka. Produced in Finland. Limited edition of 300 pcs.
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Pine

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

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Ceramic

Original Danish Piet Hein "Solitaire" Teak Board Game Complete Set Vintage 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage "Solitaire" board game designed by Piet Hein for Danish wood manufacturer Skjøde, Skjern. Both the board and the pegs are made from teak. Designed and made ca. 1960s. This piece comes including the original leather bag for storing the pegs and the original instructions in Danish, German and English attached to the bottom. Marked on bottom: Piet Hein Skjøde...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Wood, Leather, Teak

Paul Hoff for Swedish glass. Six birds in art glass. WWF. 1980s.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Paul Hoff for Swedish glass. Six birds in art glass. WWF. 1980s. Largest measures: L 8 x H 6 cm. In perfect condition. Stamped.
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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Art Glass

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Stoneware figurine. Boy with a bucket.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Stoneware figurine from the "Children of the World" series. Boy with a bucket. In perfect condition. Marked. Dimensions: H 13.0 cm x W 8.5 cm.
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Ceramic

Knud Kyhn Ceramic Bear Nr 20155 Produced by Royal Copenhagen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceramic bear nr 20155 designed by Knud Kyhn. Produced by Royal Copenhagen in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Ceramic

Kosta Boda, Sweden. Three Art Glass Figures. "the Family". 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kosta Boda, Sweden. Three art glass figures with engraved and hand-painted decoration. "The family". 1970s. Largest measures: 12 x 6 cm. Marked with year. In perfect condition.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Art Glass

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

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Ceramic

Per Lütken for Holmegaard. Sculpture in green art glass. On a base.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Per Lütken for Holmegaard. Sculpture in green art glass. On a base. Organic shape. Denmark, 1960s. Perfect condition. Dimensions: W 11.0 cm x D 6.0 cm x H 19.5 cm.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Art Glass

Bronze Oloid Sand Cast Sculpture by Labor Limae, the Netherlands 2021
Located in Utrecht, NL
This unique bronze oloid sculpture was sand cast in bronze by Labor Limae. The manually finished surface shows its distinctive imperfections that specifica...
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2010s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze

Adorable Mid-Century Ceramic Children by Lisa Larson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
In wonderful condition. This adorable ceramic set is designed by Lisa Larsen for Gustavsberg, Sweden.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Ceramic

Johannes C. Bjerg. Plaster Cast Bust
Located in Kastrup, DK
Johannes C. Bjerg 1886-1955. Head in plaster of a preliminary study for the sculpture "Uffe" by Johannes C. Bjerg", 1912-1913. Provenance: Has been...
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Plaster

Dansk Modernist White Porcelain Rhinoceros Bank
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Dansk Rhinoceros white Porcelain ceramic Coin bank. Sleek Dansk white Porcelain Rhinoceros Bank, Scandinavian style, Modernist. Unique addition t...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Porcelain

Danish Modern Wooden Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Modern Wooden Sculpture
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Wood

Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda Glas ‘Together’ Sculpture Limited edition
Located in Delft, NL
Clear glass with enclosed polychrome decoration of face, heart and two copper figures. Signed KOSTA BODA Glue. Ed 250, produced in a maximum of 250 copies. Dimensions: 21 cm H, 14cm...
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Art Glass

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.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Ceramic

Scandinavian Ceramist, Sculpture in Black Glazed Ceramics, Woman Carrying Basket
Located in København, Copenhagen
Scandinavian ceramist. Sculpture in black glazed ceramics. A woman carrying basket, 1960s. Measures: 30 x 12 cm. In very good condition. ...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Ceramic

Kyllikki Salmenhaara / "WINDINGS"/"MESSAGE" SCULPTURE / 1979
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Kyllikki Salmenhaara was Finland's most accomplished ceramic artist, who refined her exceptional pottery skills into an art form, as well as a researcher and educator who devoted her...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Ceramic

Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren
Located in North Hollywood, 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

Kay Bojesen (1886-1958). ‘Kay’ - songbird in beech wood.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kay Bojesen (1886-1958). ‘Kay’ - songbird in beech wood. The songbird is respectfully named Kay and the colour is the artists favourite. Hand painted. Dating: 2000s New and unused c...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Wood

Kay Bojesen, Danish designer. Bear crafted from various types of wood.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers. Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase. Kay Bojesen (1886-1958), Danish designer. Bear c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Wood

Anna Petrus Sculpture Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare lion sculpture designed by Anna Petrus. Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden.
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1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Pewter

1950s Set of Five Danish Knud Kyhn Bear Sculptures for Royal Copenhagen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of five Danish Knud Kyhn bear sculptures for Royal Copenhagen The five lively bear sculptures were created by Knud Kyhn (1880-1969) Knud Kyhn wor...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Stoneware

Bjørn Wiinblad. “Autumn” figure in blue glazed earthenware. Dated 1968
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers. Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase. Bjørn Wiinblad (1918-2006). “Autumn” from the s...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Ceramic

A Set of Ceramic Animal Figurines by Henrik Allert for Pentik, 1980s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A set of highly sought after animals by Henrik Allert for Pentik from the 1980s. The set is of 7 animals / birds and one egg. All signed and marked and are in good condition. The ani...
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1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Ceramic

Sigurd Persson Sculpture, Sweden, 1973
Located in Stockholm, SE
Signed. "SIGP" 1973. 4/12. Height 23 cm.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Brass

Kay Bojesen (1886-1958). ‘Ruth’ - songbird in beech wood.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kay Bojesen (1886-1958). ‘Ruth’ - songbird in beech wood. This songbird is named after Bojesens Swedish daughter-in-law. Hand painted. Dating: 2000s New and unused condition. In ori...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Wood

Kay Bojesen (1886-1958). ‘Alfred’ songbird in beech wood.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kay Bojesen (1886-1958). ‘Alfred’ songbird in beech wood. ‘Alfred’ is named after one of Kay Bojesens great-great-grandchildren. Hand painted. Dating: 2000s New and unused condition...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Wood

Sculpture in Pine Wood by Unknown Designer
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and large twisted sculpture by unknown designer.
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1950s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Pine

Small Twirling Bird Polished Wood Sculpture by Jakob Hermann for Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
Unique rotating wooden birds, created in the 1950s by the Danish furniture designer and true artist, Jacob Hermann and now being manufactured by Warm Nordic. The Danish-manufactured Twirling Birds...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Wood

Hans Handberg ochre ceramic egg box sculpture circa 1960
Located in NICE, FR
This is a ceramic egg-shaped box by Hans Hedberg, created in the 1960s. The piece, which opens in two parts, features Hedberg’s signature speckled glaze in rich earthy tones of brown...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Ceramic

Giant-Sized King's Guardsman by Kay Bojesen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A very rare and monumental giant-sized model of the Royal Danish King's Guardsman hand crafted in wood having movable arms and legs and retaining its ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Awake Snipe Beak Bird Teak Sculpture by Svend-Aage Holm-Sørensen for Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
Charming teak birds with beaks and great personality. Manufactured in Denmark and designed by the internationally renowned designer, Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen, who was particularly famous for his lamp designs in the 1950s. Beak Birds...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Oak, Teak

Gunnar Kanevad, Swedish pinewood sculpture, wooden puzzle, 1970s
Located in Forserum, SE
A decorative sculpture in the form of a wooden puzzle, crafted from solid pine by Swedish artist Gunnar Kanevad (1930–2019). It features two human silhouettes sawn from a pinewood cu...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Pine

Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Animal Bird Sculpture Shoe Brush on Stone
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage Danish modern abstract animal bird shoe brush in teak, circa 1960's. This piece has been very well kept and includes the hair bristles f...
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1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Travertine

Ceramic Sculpture, 1960’s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceramic sculpture in Scandinavian Style, 1960’s Additional Information: Material: Ceramic Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Dimensions: (W x D x H): 10.5 x 17.5 x 12 cm Condition: G...
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20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Sculpture by Nils G. Stenqvist, Bronze, Unique, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture by Nils G. Stenqvist, Sweden. 1950's. Bronze. Unique. Dimensions: H: 38 cm / 1' 2" W: 48 cm / 1' 5"
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Bronze

Rey Urban - Abstract silver sculpture, 1970
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Beautiful small abstract silver sculpture by Swedish silver master Rey Urban. After completing his education at Konstfack in 1951, Rey Urban traveled the world for new inspiration, he also worked as a silversmith in Denmark for a period. Rey Urban was one of the participants in the important exhibition "Nutidssmycken" at the National Museum in 1959, an exhibition that presented most of the 1950s innovators of Swedish jewelry...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda Sweden mini sculpture my heart , 1990’s
Located in Delft, NL
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda Sweden mini sculpture , 1990’s
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Art Glass

Extra Large Twirling Bird Polished Wood Sculpture by Jakob Hermann
Located in Viby J, DK
Unique rotating wooden birds, created in the 1950s by the Danish furniture designer and true artist, Jacob Hermann and now being manufactured by Warm Nordic. The Danish-manufactured Twirling Birds...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Danish Ceramic "Pondus the Penguin" Bank by Knabstrup
Located in San Diego, CA
Scarce large "Pondus the Penguin" bank made from red earthenware pottery by Danish factory Knabstrup, circa 1960s. This is a charming and very collectible piece that is in very good ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Earthenware

Bronze Sculpture - Ernst Billgren - "Abstract Sculpture" 4/7
Located in Stockholm, SE
A bronze sculpture designed by one of the most famous contemporary artist from Sweden Ernst Billgren. The sculptures name is "Abstract Sculpture" and it is made in an limited edition...
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Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Bronze

Kay Bojesen, Vintage Articulated Oak Elephant, designed 1953, Denmark
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
We are pleased to offer three vintage examples of the wooden elephant toy that was designed by Kay Bojesen in 1953. Constructed in oak, the leg, neck and trunk joints are articula...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures

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Oak

Scandinavian Modern sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen, Kay Bojesen, and Arne Tjomsland. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $135 and tops out at $25,000 while the average work can sell for $1,941.

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