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
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Scandinavian design and Nordic design originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus; influenced American mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
- Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
- Open, airy spaces
- Promotion of functionality
- Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
- Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
- A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Sculpture
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A wooden sculpture by unknown artist. Signed with “F -57”.
Category
1950s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Kosta Collection Mats Jonasson Crystal Duck Sculpture Paperweight Art Glass
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A beautiful full lead crystal paperweight by Mats Jonasson for Kosta, depicting a Duck on a pond with reed.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Sculpture in Pine Wood by Unknown Designer
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and large twisted sculpture by unknown designer.
Category
1950s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Giant-Sized King's Guardsman by Kay Bojesen
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 ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Christian Berg Sculpture 'Stenblomman 3' from 1955
By Christian Berg 1
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sculpture ‘Stenblomman 3’ by Christian Berg. Casting stamp E. Pettersson Fud. Provenance: Rolf Schmitz.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Stig Lindberg Sculpture, Susanna and the Elders, Gustavsberg Sweden 1940-50s.
Located in Skanninge, SE
Very unusual biscuit sculpture by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg depicting Susanna and the elders.
Made in Sweden around 1950.
In excellent condition with no issues!
Signed "Stig L 89...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Absolutely Gorgeous Oiva Toikka Glass Cube - Special Edition 3 / 50 Iittala
By Iittala, Oiva Toikka
Located in Espoo, FI
This is a beautiful vintage special glass cube designed and hand made by famous professor Oiva Toikka in legendary Nuutajärvi glass village in Finland. This model is number 3 out of...
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Baby Figurine from Bing & Grondhal, 1979-1983
Located in Chorzów, PL
White porcelain baby Figurine from Bing & Grondhal,
Production years: 1979-1983.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Girl with Boy Figurine from Bing & Grondhal, 1970-1983
Located in Chorzów, PL
Girl with boy figurine from Bing & Grondhal, 1970-1983.
This delightful *Girl with Boy* figurine from Bing & Grøndahl, produced between 1970 and 1983, be...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Medium 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Set of Swedish Ahus Glass Paperweights, Signed Studio Åhus 1992 HD-AZ
By Studio Ahus
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
2 Modern Swedish Åhus glass paperweights. The signed paperweights are frosted glass with colorful interior and frosted glass surface. The larger pie...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Swedish Contemporary White Free Form Stoneware Sculpture by Eva Hild, 2000
By Eva Hild 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early unique contemporary white kaolin-engobe stoneware free form sculpture by the Swedish well known artist Eva Hild. Produced in her own studio in 2000s and recently ...
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Kay Bojesen, Vintage Articulated Oak Elephant, designed 1953, Denmark
By Kay Bojesen
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...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Lisa Larson Phoenix 'Fenix' Series, Trio of Fingal, Gottfrid and Tekla
By Gustavsberg
Located in Frome, GB
This trio of sweetly adorable and hand-decorated bird sculptures is by leading Swedish ceramicist and designer Lisa Larson (b. 1931 - ) designed in the early 1990s. Originally designed for Larson's exhibition, the production of the figures were by Larsons pottery...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Björn Selder Patinated Bronze Sculpture, Sweden 1970s
By Björn Selder
Located in Utrecht, NL
Characteristic for Swedish artist, Björn Selder, are powerful, expressive sculptures, such as this piece, in heavy materials like bronze, iron, and stone....
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Fossilized Fish Sculpture by Taisto Kaasinen for Arabia
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A substantial stoneware sculpture of a fossilized flatfish having a rich and variegated matte glaze over expressive textural impressions enriched by brown underglaze markings. Signed...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Carlos Pebaque glass sculpture presse papier , 1990's Sweden
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 13cm H , 12cm Diameter
Condition: Mint
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Thorkild Hoffmann Larsen Sculpture
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large wooden sculpture by Thorkild Hoffmann Larsen.
Category
1960s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Brutalist Clear Glass Sculptures by Renate Stock-Paulsson, Sweden, Set of 2
By Sea Glasbruk
Located in Rīga, LV
Set of 2 vintage brutalist clear glass sculptures from the Moai Series designed by Renate Stock-Paulsson in the 1990s (in production until the 2000s) for ...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Vintage Children’s Rocking Sheep by Povl Kjer in solid pine & Gotland sheepskin
By Povl Kjær
Located in Krefeld, DE
Very nice vintage rocking sheep designed by Povl Kjer. Made in solid pine and Gotland sheepskin.
Beautiful patina. We offer free international shipping.
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Pine, Sheepskin
Equestrian theme hand carved wood horse sculpture with hidden compartment
Located in Ferndale, MI
Nicely hand carved somewhat stylized figure of a horse . Hidden compartment on the underside .
Category
Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Unique Driftwood Floor Toteme Sculpture in a Wabi Sabi & Brutalist Style
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare decorative driftwood toteme sculpture in a wabi sabi and brutalist style with a black stained foot. In good condition.
Dimensions: H: 140 cm / 55" W: 25 cm / 9.85" D: 20 cm / ...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Driftwood
Scandinavian Contemporary Design, Portoro Marble w Green Glass by Erik Olovsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cut Out Solid Portoro Marble combined with a delicate mouth blown glass bubble.
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Hjalmar Ekberg Unique Sculpture
By Hjalmar Wilhelm Ekberg
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Unique sculpture by Hjalmar Ekberg.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Fossilized Fish Sculpture by Taisto Kaasinen for Arabia
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An impressive stoneware sculpture of a fish fossil having a rich and variegated matte glaze over expressive textural impressions enriched by brown underglaze markings. Signed "T. Kaa...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Speckled ceramic vase - "Triton" Vicke Lindstrand - Upsala Ekeby - 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful ceramic vase of model Triton designed by Vicke Lindstrand at Upsala Ekeby 1940s. It is 35 cm (14") high and in very good condition except from some minor repaired chips n...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Lion in Natural Rope by Kay Bojesen & Jorgen Bloch, Denmark, 1960s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare example of the Danish toy-design-master Kay Bojesen work. This lion in braided natural rope was designed I collaboration between Jorgen Bloch and K...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Rope
Kay Bojesen (1886-1958). Songbird in beech wood. Limited edition.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kay Bojesen (1886-1958).
Songbird in beech wood. Limited edition.
Hand-painted.
‘Poppy’ - bird of the year 2022.
New and unused condition. In original box and bag.
Dating: 2022
Mar...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Swedish Modern Man & Woman ceramic sculpture by Elsi Bourelius for Jie Gantofta
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful figurative sculpture by artist Elsi Bourelious circa 1970's excellent condition no chips or cracks retains original label.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda Large glass boat sculpture Limited edition 300
Located in Delft, NL
Unique piece only 300 were made.
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Kay Bojesen (1886-1958). ‘Georg’ - songbird in beech wood.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kay Bojesen (1886-1958).
‘Georg’ - songbird in beech wood. Kay Bojesen graduated as a silversmith at Georg Jensen in 1910.
Hand painted.
Dating: 2000s
New and unused condition. In o...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Rare Lion Couple in Glazed Stoneware, 1970's
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Rare lion couple in glazed stoneware. 1970's.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Measures: 16 x 7.5 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Jacob Jensen Danish Viking Figure, 1960s
By Jacob Jensen
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jacob Jensen Danish Viking Figure, 1960s.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Beech, Teak
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...
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
2 Stoneware Owls - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two rare owl sculptures in stoneware designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. They are 8.5 cm (3.4") high. They are in good condition except from some marks from the production ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Vase Fabula and Ariel Designed by Per B. Sundberg for Orrefors, Sweden, 2004
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase Fabula and Ariel designed by Per B. Sundberg for Orrefors,
Sweden. 2004.
Glass.
Dimensions:
H: 20 cm/ 7 7/8"
D: 17 cm/ 6 2/3"
Unique. Signed Orrefors 9663-87 Per B Sundberg.
Per B. Sundberg grew up in Huddinge, south of Stockholm, where he early showed interest in creative expression, including in textile. Sundberg applied and was accepted to the pottery division at Capellagården in Vickleby 1983-85. In the years 1985-1992 he studied glass and ceramics at Konstfack in Stockholm, with a break in 1988 to study at the Pilchuck Glass School in Seattle.
Per B Sundberg altered the course of Swedish design in the 1990s with the advent of new techniques and the creation of experimental ceramics...
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Rare Bowl by Sigvard Nilsson, Söwe Konst. Sweden, 1950s
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 Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Kay Bojesen (1886-1958). ‘Sunshine’ - songbird in beech wood.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kay Bojesen (1886-1958).
‘Sunshine’ - songbird in beech wood. This songbird is called Sunshine and it represents one of the five original colour combinations created by Bojesen.
Ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Wall mounted Frosted Glass Art object with the Parable of the Good Samaritan
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wall plate by the Danish designer Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal made of metal wall mounted sheet lacquered in black and gilt with glass faceted frosted Art Glass.Limited edition from ...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Sheet Metal
Rare Lisa Larson Figure in Glazed Ceramics, Japanese Mother with Child, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare Lisa Larson figure in glazed ceramics. Japanese mother with child. 1970s.
Measures: 29,0 x 14,0 cm.
In excellent condition.
Sticker.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Sculpture 'Puppy in the World' by Sonja Petterson, Sweden, 2000, Pug, Dog
Located in Stockholm, SE
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...
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Ceramic Figurine Monkey, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950-1960s Lovely Glaze
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely animal sculpture of a monkey designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it is 16 cm high and in very good condition with a lovely glaze. It comes with the original wooden base....
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Jacob Jensen Danish Viking Figure, 1960s
By Jacob Jensen
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jacob Jensen Danish Viking Figure, 1960s.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Beech, Teak
Polar Bear Sculpture by Oscar Hartung for Ego Stengods 1970
By Ego Stengods
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Fantastic Polar Bear made of stoneware designed by Oscar Hartung for Ego Stengods in the 70s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Kay Bojesen (1886-1958). ‘Raven’ - songbird in beech wood. Hand painted.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kay Bojesen (1886-1958).
‘Raven’ - songbird in beech wood.
Hand painted.
Dating: 2000s
New and unused condition. In original box and bag.
Marked.
Dimensions: L 15.0 cm. x H 14.0 cm...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Kay Bojesen (1886-1958). ‘Ernst’ - songbird in beech wood.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kay Bojesen (1886-1958).
‘Ernst’ - songbird in beech wood. ‘Ernst’ is named after Kay Bojesens father.
Hand painted.
Dating: 2000s
New and unused condition. In original box and bag....
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda Miniature Sculpture Horse ”Dobbin”
Located in Delft, NL
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda miniature sculpture Horse ”Dobbin”.
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Rare Early XL 1950s Arne Tjomsland Teak Polar Bear Sculpture Norway Mid-Century
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very rare early version of the LARGE (full grown) Polar Bear Sculpture by Arne Tjomsland, who was a Norwegian sculptor in the Scandinavian modern golden age...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Baby Bear Figurine, Scandinavian Modern
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Stoneware
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...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Leather, Teak
Danish Unique Ceramic Sculpture by Anna K. Johannsdottir
Located in Bochum, NRW
Unique ceramic sculpture "Peak" made by the Danish artist Anna K. Johannsdottir at her ceramic workshop Mylund Keramik. Excellent condition. Signed by the artist, wearing the origina...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Teak Sculpture Lovers Embraced Dancing Simon Randers, Denmark, Midcentury
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...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Vintage Swedish Stoneware Horse by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, 1950s
By Gustavsberg
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Swedish stoneware horse by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, 1950s.
This small Scandinavian modern ceramic horse figurine is part of the Small Zo...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Birgitta Ara, Finnish (1935 - 2009) Three Bronze Sculptures - Faith, Hope & Love
By Birgitta Ara
Located in Hanover, MA
Birgitta Ara, Finnish (1934 - 2009) three bronze sculptures from 1980, edition number 2/12, each signed 'ara 2/12' (4)
Birgitta Majlis Juslin, later Birgitta Ara, born 7 August 1934 in Helsinki. Parents singer and actor Ture Ara and public school teacher Elsie Juslin.
Born in Helsinki in 1934, Ara studied decorative painting at the School of Art and Design from 1952-1955. Later she moved to Paris to model and eventually returned to her art by the 1970's when she exhibited copper sculpture reliefs at the Ecole Nationale Superiere des Arts.
She won numerous awards, including the Prix des Jeunes in an exhibition for women's art at the Museum of Modern Art, and a relief was selected for the Salon d'Automne, the art salon in the Grand Palais. She received the Grand Prix de Sculpture at the International Exhibition for women's art in the National Museum of Modern Art in Paris. She eventually returned to Finland in 1991.
Provenance: Estate of Countess Margareta Douglas
From the Estate of Countess Margareta Douglas, Rivanna Farm, Charlottesville, VA
A 10,000 sq ft estate with multiple royal...
Category
1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Fish fossil in golden frame from Disco Island, Godthåb fjord in Greenland 50mill
Located in København K, 84
This remarkable fish fossil, elegantly presented in a gilded frame with a deep blue fabric background, originates from the remote and geologically significant Disco Island, located i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Greenlandic Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Sculpture “Rain” Designed by Ole Christensen, Denmark, 1950s
By Ole Christiansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture “Rain” designed by Ole Christensen,
Denmark, 1950s.
Stoneware.
Dimensions:
H: 79 cm/ 2' 7 5/8''
D: 31 cm/ 1' 1/2''
Provenance: The collec...
Category
1950s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Beautiful Minimalsitic Sculptural 14kg/30lb Kettlebell, Stainless Steel, Walnut
Located in Berlin, DE
Kettlebell series in walnut.
Perfectly shaped stainless steel, noble solid wood and fine brass details, this kettlebell is an absolute eye-catcher. The handle is in a league of its ...
Category
2010s German Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Scandinavian Modern sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
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