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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Period: 1950s
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Abstract oak and teak sculpture by Swedish artist Sven Olsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Abstract wooden sculpture by Swedish artist Sven Olsson. Hand made from oak and teak, ca 1950-60s. Beautifully crafted by hand. Base with impressed initials. Very good vintage condit...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Oak, Teak
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...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Kay Bojesen Early Handmade Wooden Oak Elephant Children's Toy, 1950s, Denmark
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare Kay Bojesen wooden toy elephant from the early 1950s in patinated oak with an amazing grain. The Elephant was created in 1953 by Kay Bojesen and from the start handmade in his s...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
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Oak
Kay Bojesen Early Handmade Wooden Oak Elephant Children's Toy, 1950s, Denmark
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare Kay Bojesen wooden toy elephant from the early 1950s in patinated oak with an amazing grain. The Elephant was created in 1953 by Kay Bojesen and from the start handmade in his s...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
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Oak
Arne Tjomsland 1950s Artic Musk Ox Mid-Century Scandinavian Norway Sculpture Vtg
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare small musk Ox figure/carving. Hand worked Norwegian Pine wood and leather. Burnished makers marks to bottom.
Arne Tjomsland was Norways leading souvenir designer in the 1950s...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
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Wood
1950s Large Teak Polar Bear Sculpture Norway Mid-Century Scandinavian Tjomsland
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very rare large version (full grown) Polar Bear Sculpture by Arne Tjomsland, who was a Norwegian sculptor in the Scandinavian modern golden age, or Mid-Century Modern Era. This was p...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
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Teak
Abstract oak and teak sculpture by Swedish artist Sven Olsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Abstract wooden sculpture by Swedish artist Sven Olsson. Hand made from oak and teak, ca 1950-60s. Beautifully crafted by hand. Base with impressed initials. Very good vintage condit...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Oak, Teak
Unique Scandinavian Bird Sculpture Rolf Hansen Kongsberg Keramikk, Norway, 1950s
By Rolf Hansen, Kongsberg Keramikk
Located in Odense, DK
Playful unique bird sculpture in glazed chamotte ceramics by Rolf Hansen, Norway. The sculpture was handmade by Hansen at Konsberg Keramikk in the early 1950s.
Rolf Hansen was a Norwegian ceramist. From 1947 he attended Kongsberg Keramikk until his death in 2004. Rolf Hansens works make people feel easy to mind, and motives of roosters and bulls were closest to his trademark. The source of inspiration for Rolf Hansen was Pablo Picasso. In 1949 he was in Vallauris in France and became acquainted with Picasso's pottery, and in the early 1950s Rolf Hansen made dishes and jars with abstract decor in his spirit. Rolf Hansen was one of Norways most popular ceramics...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
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Ceramic, Stoneware
Abstract bronze sculpture by Swedish Sculptor Bengt Amundin, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
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...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
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Bronze
1950s Scandinavian Teak Arctic Polar Bear Figure Sculpture Cabin Modern Danish
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful uncommon 1950s design from Denmark of an arctic polar bear. Ink stamped, with remnants of paper label. Unknown artist.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Vintage Signed Largest Teak Articulated Monkey by Kay Bojesen, Denmark ca. 1952
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare Iconic vintage largest articulated monkey designed by Kay Bojesen, Denmark, 1952.
Teak and limba.
Articulated joints, head, arms, legs.
Can be hung by hands and feet on a shelf ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Arne Tjomsland Teak Bear Cub Vintage Midcentury 1950s Figure Sculpture Norway
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Arne Tjomsland was Norways leading souvenir designer in the 1950s and 1960s. Arne Tjomsland's artistic style is characterized by soft structural lines and minimal detailing on his cr...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Swedish modern plaster statuette of sitting female by Bror Hjorth, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
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...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
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Plaster
Sculpture in Brass and Rosewood
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sculpture in brass and rosewood.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Ceramic Vase Hjördis Oldfors, Upsala Ekeby, "Cocos", 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase of model "Cocos" designed 1954 by Hjördis Oldfors at Upsala Ekeby. the Cocos-serie was only in production in 1954. This is the largest vase in the serie with model numb...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Swedish modern plaster statuette of sitting female by Bror Hjorth, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
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...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Abstract bronze sculpture by Swedish Sculptor Bengt Amundin, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
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...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Danish free form sculpture in maple, Denmark, 1950-60s, Organic
Located in Hägersten, SE
Large organic free form wood sculpture made by hand in Denmark during the 1950-60s. Made by Danish wood carver or sculptor from a solid piece of maple. Heavy and highly expressive. U...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Maple
13 Scandinavian Modern Glass Pieces by Swedish Avant Garde Designer Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern 13 glass pieces by the Swedish Enfant Terrible Erik Höglund for Boda. Between 7-14 cm diameter. These pieces can be displayed as sculptures in a window or used as...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
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
Materials
Ceramic
Kay Bojesen, Vintage Early Large Monkey, teak and limba wood, stamped, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
This is a vintage early example of the largest production monkey, designed by Kay Bojesen in 1951. Constructed from teak and limba wood, the joints are articulated allowing the monk...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Teak
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.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Knud Kyhn Ceramic Bear Nr 20155 Produced by Royal Copenhagen in Denmark
By Knud Kyhn
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceramic bear nr 20155 designed by Knud Kyhn. Produced by Royal Copenhagen in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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
Materials
Stoneware
Johnny Mattsson Sculpture Produced by Johnny Mattsson in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sculpture designed by Johnny Mattsson. Produced by Johnny Mattsson in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Teak, Rosewood
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
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
Materials
Pine
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...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
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
Original Danish Kay Bojesen Toy Wagon "Family Trip", Colorful Beech Wood, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Kay Bojesen´s "Family Trip" is one of his most loved wooden toy designs.
This set is original vintage. It consists of wagon and 4 family members: mother, father and two children.
...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Beech, Paint
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 ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Oak
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
Materials
Bronze
Rare Stoneware Wall Plaque by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Swedish Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Stoneware Wall Plaque by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, 1950s.
Beautifully glazed relief carvings and incisions. Stamped at the back and the artist’s signature at the front in...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Tyra Lundgren, sculpture in stoneware, Sweden 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A unique, partially glazed stoneware sculpture by Tyra Lundgren (Swe 1897-1979). One of the most versetile artist of the 20th Century, she is most known for her ceramics for Gustavsb...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
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...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Teak
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...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Teak
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...
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1950s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Sculpture “Rabarberblad” Designed by Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture “Rabarberblad” designed by Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd,
Sweden. 1950s.
Patinated bronze.
Signed and numbered "19/20."
Dimensions:
L: 50 cm / 1' 6 1/2"
W: 57 cm / 1' 8"
D: ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
Sculpture of naked couple in plaster by Swedish artist Emil Näsvall, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Sculpture by Swedish artist Emil Näsvall. Made from plaster standing on a pine base. done around the 1950s in Sweden. Good vintage condition with age related wear and patina.
Arti...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Pine
Danish Designer, Sculpture, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid carved wood sculpture designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 7.625” H x 5.5” W x 7.625” D
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Rare Tico Teak 1950s African Nubian Wall Decoration Made in Denmark
Located in Krefeld, DE
Nice 1950's teak wood and brass wall decoration by Tico Teak, Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Scandinavian Oak Bear by Kaj Bojesen Denmark
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Vienna, AT
This Scandinavian Original vintage genuine Kay Bojesen wooden articulated Bear toy was designed and produced by Kay Bojesen, Denmark in the 1950s.
This bea...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Pair of Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Skohg Sterling Paintings on Swedish Stones
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful pair of rare studio craft Scandinavian collectibles.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Vase signed by Mari Simmulson for Uppsala Ekeby 1950
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern ceramic vase signed by Mari Simmulson for Uppsala-Ekeby. Mari Simmulson, (1911-2000) was born In St Petersburg and move...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Teak Sculpture by Simon Randers, Produced in Denmark During the, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Sculpture made by Simon Randers. Produced in Denmark during the 1950s. Hand sculpted out of solid teak. Very good vintage condition with slight age related wear and patina.
De...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden. Ceramic figure of Indonesian woman
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mari Simmulson (1911-2000) for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden.
Ceramic figure of an Indonesian woman.
Approx. 1950.
In perfect condition.
Signed.
Dimensions: H 39.0 cm. x W 12.0 cm.
Mari Si...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Knud Kyhn Baby Bear Figurine for Royal Copenhagen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Knud Kyhn bear sculpture for Royal Copenhagen
The lively bear sculpture of a playing baby bear was created by Knud Kyhn (1880-1969) Knud Kyhn worke...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Midcentury wooden anchor sculpture by Johnny Mattsson, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely small anchor sculpture by Johnny Mattsson, sculpted from teak.
Aquatic themes are recurring in Johnny Mattsson’s artistry, sailing and the arc...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Stoneware bust by Liss Eriksson, Sweden, 1950s. Oak earring and hairpin
Located in Hägersten, SE
Bust sculpture by Swedish sculptor Liss Eriksson. Made from Stoneware with oak hairpin and earring. Made during the 1950s. Signed with monogram LE and XXXV/XXXIII. Very good conditio...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware, Oak
Danish Knud Kyhn Baby Bear Figurine for Royal Copenhagen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Knud Kyhn baby bear sculpture for Royal Copenhagen
The lively bear sculpture of a playing baby bear was created by Knud Kyhn (1880-1969) Knud Kyhn ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Danish Bear Cubs Figurines by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen, 1950s, Set of 4
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish bear cubs figurines by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen 1950s Set of 4.
Ceramic figurines designed by Danish ceramist Knud Kyhn, Models no: 21432, 21433, 21434 and 21435.
...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Nude Sculpture; "Model changes her position" in Bronze
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stamped by the Swedish artist Torolf Engström. Executed in bronze, number 1 out of 10 editions. Casting by E. Pettersson FUD.
The Swedish Modern Nude Sculpture "Model Changes Her Po...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1950´s Danish Knud Kyhn Bear Figurine for Royal Copenhagen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Knud Kyhn bear figurine for Royal Copenhagen
The lively and friendly looking mother bear who is part of a bear family with a father bear and 4 bear babys was created by Knud ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
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
Materials
Stoneware
Danish free form sculpture in maple, Denmark, 1950-60s, Organic
Located in Hägersten, SE
Large organic free form wood sculpture made by hand in Denmark during the 1950-60s. Made by Danish wood carver or sculptor from a solid piece of maple. Heavy and highly expressive. U...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Maple
Johnny Mattsson Sculpture / Bowl Produced by Johnny Mattsson in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sculpture / bowl designed by Johnny Mattsson. Produced by Johnny Mattsson in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Pine
1950´s Danish Knud Kyhn Mother Bear Figurine for Royal Copenhagen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Knud Kyhn bear figurine for Royal Copenhagen
The lively bear was created by Knud Kyhn (1880-1969) in 1957. Knud Kyhn worked for for Royal Copenhagen from 1903-1910, 1924-1932...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
1950s Set of Five Danish Knud Kyhn Bear Figurines 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
Materials
Stoneware
Jeanne Grut for Aluminia, Colossal Sculpture in Glazed Ceramics, Musk Ox Calf
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jeanne Grut for Aluminia. Colossal sculpture in glazed ceramics. Musk ox calf. 1950s.
Measures: 41 x 19 cm.
Height: 34 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Danish Rosewood Nutcracker Christmas Midcentury Functional Gift
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Nice fully functioning nutcracker, tight mechanics. Impressed or burnished markers marking on inside edge.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Danish Knud Kyhn Bear Figurine for Royal Copenhagen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Knud Kyhn bear figurine for Royal Copenhagen
The lively figurine of a playing baby bear was created by Knud Kyhn (1880-1969).
Knud Kyhn work...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Danish Knud Kyhn Baby Bear Figurine for Royal Copenhagen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Knud Kyhn baby bear figurine for Royal Copenhagen
The lively figurine of a playing baby bear was created by Knud Kyhn (1880-1969) Knud Kyhn worked ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
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