Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
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
Floral Ceramic Folk Art Candle Holder, Poland
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage Polish ceramic candle holder manufactured circa 1970s. Handpainted dark blue and burgundy organic floral decorations on cream colored shiny glaze.
Stamped by maker under bas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Heidi Fournier Cream Floral Ceramic Vase, 2000s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Contemporary Heidi Fournier vase with hand-painted floral decorations on shiny cream colored base.
Signed by the artist.
Denmark, 2010s.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Swedish ‘Dug-Out Barrel’ / Laggarkärl, 1800s
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish ‘Dug-Out Barrel’ / Laggarkärl, 1800s
Its size and stunning organic shape make it truly remarkable.
Made from a single solid dug-out pine trunk with an attached bottom, perf...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Black & White Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Scandinavian Modern ceramic vase with amazing glaze.
Designed by Eva Jancke-Björk for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.
Great condition.
Makers marks on base of vase.
Eva Jan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
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 ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and black earthenware vase produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.5"H x 7.25"W x 7.25"D
All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Conical Pewter Vase made by Just Andersen in the 1950s.
* Conical pewter vase on foot
* Manufacturer: Just Andersen
* Style: 2573
* Year: 1952
* Condition: Good condition. ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Pewter
Pair Crown Candleholders in solid Brass by Pierre Forssell Skultuna Sweden 1960s
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A pair of candle-sticks made of solid brass, created by Pierre Forssell.
Designed by Pierre Forssell and manufactured in Sweden by Skultuna. The company was founded by King Carl IX...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, some light scratches and wear to the pati...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Group of White Ceramics by Nylund & Stålhane - Rörstrand - Midcentury Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of six pieces of stoneware vases & one bowl with stunning white glazes designed by Gunnar Nylund and Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the 1950s. The vases are between 9 -...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Isak Isaksson Green Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A green vase with a lovely crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 9 cm (3.55") tall and about 12.5 cm (5") wide and it is in excellent condition. This is ...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Abstract Wooden Animal Sculpture, Scandinavian Mid-Century Design
Located in Benalmadena, ES
This wooden sculpture represents a stylized animal figure, possibly a dog, and is a clear example of mid-century Scandinavian design. The piece is made of solid wood, which features ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Large Collection of 27 miniature vessels - John Andersson - Höganäs
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large collection of 27 vessels, most of them designed by John Andersson and all of them produced at Höganäs about 1950s. The tallest one is 9 cm (3.6") and the smallest one is 1.5 ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Kosta Boda 'Rhapsody' Crystal Bowl by Kjell Engman – Swedish Art Glass, 1980s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Celebrate the romance and artistry of Scandinavian design with this Kosta Boda “Rhapsody” crystal bowl, a poetic creation by acclaimed Swedish glass artist Kjell Engman. First introd...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
$224 Sale Price
25% Off
Midcentury Pewter Jar with Mirror, Sweden, 1973
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely midcentury pewter jar, in a low round form with a decorative knob in the form of a young woman’s face. The lid of the jar has a mirror on the inside. Made by Ciselörer Nyköping.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Footed Art Deco Bronze Bowl / Dish by Äkta Brons, Sweden, 1930s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful footed art deco bronze bowl with amazing patina.
Made by Äkta Brons, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition.
Marked 'ÄKTA BRONS'.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Black Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A black vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 10.5 cm (4.2") high and in excellent condition. The vase is marked as 1st quality.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is one...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century, Scandinavian Decorative Wooden Vase, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural hand-turned wooden elm vase from Scandinavia, crafted in the 1960s. The piece features an organic, twisting form with smooth curves and visible grain patterns that highl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Elm
Pair of Brass Candlesticks by Hans Bolling for Torben Orskov. Denmark, 1960s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of vintage solid brass trumpet candlesticks. With original aluminium inserts.
Designed by Hans Bolling and made by Torben Örskov, Denmark, 1960s.
Great original condition wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine, Sheepskin
$841 Sale Price
26% Off
Tapio Wirkkala Stainless Steel Puukko Knife with Leather Sheath Hackman Finland
Located in London, GB
Tapio Wirkkala Puukko Knife by Hackman Finnish Design
This vintage Puukko knife, designed by renowned Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala and produc...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Pierre Forssell Brass Candleholders Made by hand in Skultuna Sweden. Brancusi
Located in Forest, BE
This series of candleholders was hand crafted in the 1970's at the Skultuna factory next to the studio were Pierre Forssell was working with he's assistant. The candleholder is made ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Small Bronze Art Deco Vase Pen Holder by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful small bronze vase or pen holder with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Good condition, some light scratches and wear to the patination...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Black Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand Atelier - Mid 20th Century Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A black vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand Atelier, it´s 16 cm (6.4") high. It´s marked as 1st quality and is in excellent condition except from some minor scratches. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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 ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Axel Salto Unique Danish vase, in the manner of Salto. Royal Copenhagen
Located in Forest, BE
Unique vase made by or in the manner of Axel Salto. Beautiful glaze and details. There's various shades of brown and greens. Will fit any interiors, a true beauty.
Axel Johannes ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
$2,356 Sale Price
30% Off
Isak Isaksson Large Blue Ceramic Vase, Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large lovely blue vase with a stunning crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 17.5 cm (7") tall and about 16.5 cm (6.6") wide and it is in excellent con...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Upsala Ekeby, Bowl, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A cream-white and orange glazed earthenware bowl produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inches): 4.0"H x 10.5"W x 10.0"D
...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Finn Modern Design Pro Arte Series Ceramic Vase-Pauli Vuorisalo Arabia, Finland
Located in Miami, FL
Lovely Finnish Modern Pro Arte Series Ceramic Vase by Pauli Vuorisalo for Arabia. A stylistic abstract design of a lady in a ballet pose is carved into the black glossy glaze of the ...
Category
1990s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Pierre Forssell Brass crown vases Made by hand in Skultuna Sweden. Brancusi
Located in Forest, BE
This series of Vases was hand crafted in the 1970's and 1980's at the Skultuna studio were Pierre Forssell was working with his assistant. The vases is made of brass. Simple, minimal...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass Candlesticks, 1960s, Set of 5
Located in KUTNO, PL
The set of vintage brass candlesticks is an elegant proposal that catches the eye with its timeless aesthetics and nobility of the material. The brass from which they are made gives ...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Stoneware vase by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely, unique miniature stoneware vase by Stig Lindberg, formed like an onion with a slightly asymmetric shape. Embossed striped pattern, glazed light blue and clay.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
GIFT IDEA - Orrefors Anne Nilsson Pair Candle Holders Scandinavian Crystal Art
By Anne Nilsson, Orrefors
Located in Bochum, NRW
🎁 A Gift Worth Giving: Pair of Orrefors “Raspberry” Candle Holders by Anne Nilsson - A Winter Gift of Light
Like frozen fruit glistening in Nordic twilight, this pair of Raspberry t...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Large Blue & Brown Stoneware Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg 1967
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning, large stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg designed in 1967, the vase has a lovely har-fur glaze in blue and brown. The vase ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Scandinavian modern brass wall candle sconces
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Immerse your home in timeless elegance with this pair of Swedish art deco wall sconces, each showcasing a rich, beautiful patina. Expertly crafted on the picturesque island of Öland,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Wilhelm Kage Vaga Wave Bowl Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s Kåge Stoneware Vase
Located in Basel, BS
Wilhelm Kåge white ‚Carrara‘ glazed ‚Våga‘ (wave) bowl for Gustavsberg in the late 1940s to early 1950s, hand-crafted in Sweden.
Very good condition with normal signs of use and ag...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Christer Heijl, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white, brown and green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Christer Heijl and produced by Töreboda Keramik, Sweden, 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.55"H x 6.9"W x 5.9"D
Al...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Large Dansk Staved Teak Salad Bowl Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a large Dansk staved teak bowl designed by Jens Quistgaard. Made in Denmark. Scandinavian Modern.
Dimensions: 6" H x 16.5" D...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Erik Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Sleeping Tabby Cat
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 ...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
2 Gray Stoneware Vases with Harfur Glaze Berndt Friberg Gustavsberg 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of 2 stunning gray miniature stoneware vases by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg designed in the 1950s, the vases has lovely har-fur glazes. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Blue Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware bowl with amazing blue hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s.
Great condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Hand-forged Swedish Iron Candelabra, 1940s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A Swedish wrought iron candelabra from the 1940. Hand-forged with a spiral base and four curved arms, this piece blends Scandinavian Modern elegance with a raw, Brutalist edge. Both ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Collection of Five Rare Red Vases by Erik Hoglund, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Collection of five rare red glass vases / vessels designed by Erik Höglund. Hand blown at Boda glass hut during the 1960s. They are all different sizes and shapes in very good to exc...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Valdemar Petersen, Vase, Brown Glazed Stoneware, Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown glazed stoneware vase designed by Valdemar Petersen and produced by Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark, 1950s.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Set of Three Stig Lindberg Miniature Vases Stoneware Gustavsberg Sweden 1960s
Located in Basel, BS
Set of three unique Stig Lindberg miniature vase and vessels for Gustavsberg in Sweden in the 1960s.
Hand-crafted stoneware with glazes in different shades of blue.
Tall vase: H 6.3...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Organic Modern Danish Ikebana Minimalist Candle Holder Vase, 1980s
By Aage Würtz
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large round decorative chalk white matte glazed handmade Danish organic modern ikebana vase by ceramic artist Aage Würtz. Hand-crafted Japanese inspired item that functions for both ...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Swedish Grace decorative pewter box by Harald Linder, Uppsala 1933.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Decorative pewter lid box in pewter by Haralder Linder, Uppsala Swedish Grace 1933.
With hallmark. One smaller dent, nice patina. Normal signs of age and wear.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Swedish Wood Bowl circa 1830
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Wood Bowl circa 1830
With a grey smooth patina that only can be created over time.
Residues from original paint.
Owner's mark 'EB' engraved...
Category
1830s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch
Bronze Art Deco Vase by SVM Handarbete, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by SVM, Svenska Metallverken AB, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, with only a few light scratches.
Stamped 'HANDARBETE' ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Bronze sculpture "Kosmiskt Rum" by Bengt Amundin Sweden 1955
Located in Hägersten, SE
Sculpture titled "Kosmiskt rum" by Swedish artist Bengt Amundin. Made from patinated bronze standing on a base of solid teak. Made in 1955 and signed with artist initial B.A and 19/...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian Modern Vase in Bronze, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Heavy cylindrical Scandinavian vase in solid bronze. Horizontal ribbings/tiers towards its base and two center stripes - incised/engine-turned. Unknown Scandinavian maker/designer in...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Gunnar Ander Large Candelabra for Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Large Candleholder by Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1960s
6 arms with 6 flower candlesticks.
Black lacquered metal and brass
Marked under the base.
This model is the large o...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Modern Brass & Sculpted Wood Wall Sconces by Gösta Ahrneberg, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautifully sculpted pair of mid-century Swedish wall sconces designed by Gösta Ahrneberg in the 1950s.
These elegant pieces combine black lacquered solid wood with curved brass ca...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Green Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Scandinavian Modern ceramic vase with amazing glaze.
Designed by Eva Jancke-Björk for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.
Great condition. No chips, cracks or crazing.
Makers mar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Swedish Modern Pewter Vase by Edvin Ollers for Schreuder & Olsson, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant mid-century pewter vase designed by Edvin Ollers for Tenn, Sweden, circa 1950. The vase features a softly balustered form with gently fluted vertical panels, resting on a ste...
Category
1950s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Lidded Pewter Box by JL Hultman, Sweden, 1930s. Svenskt Tenn. Swedish Grace.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful lidded pewter box with amazing patina.
Made by J.L. Hultman, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition.
Stamped 'JLH' and 'SVENSKT TENN'.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Pewter
1970s Gunnar Cyrén for Dansk Silver Plate Elephant Figurine Paperweight
By Gunnar Cyren
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Dansk Mid-Century Silver Plate Animal Elephant Figurine Paperweight.
Vintage Dansk silver plate elephant figurine paper weight.
Marked Dansk Designs Japan.
Dimensions: 1.75ʺW × 2.25ʺ...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Brass and Glass Candlesticks for AB Sweden
By Møbel AB Sweden, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in San Diego, CA
Candle holder designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson. It was produced by his own company, Hans Agne Jakobsson A. B. in Markaryd, Sweden. Solid brass with a wonderful patina and a hand blown...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pentti Sarpaneva candlestick Pitsi, Turun Hopean, bronze, Finland, 1960s
Located in Forserum, SE
A Brutalist candlestick from the Pitsi (“Lace”) series, designed in the late 1960s by Pentti Sarpaneva for the Finnish firm Turun Hopea Oy. Crafted from gilt bronze with intricate, p...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Large Blue Ceramic Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large blue ceramic bowl from Rörstrand, Sweden, designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane in the 1950s. The bowl is in excellent condition except from ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern decorative objects 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 decorative objects 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 ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern decorative objects 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 decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund, Gustavsberg, and Upsala Ekeby. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $48 and tops out at $149,456 while the average work can sell for $883.
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