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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
Danish Modern Egg Shaped Money Bank in Brass by Hans Bunde for Carl Cohr, 1960s
Danish Modern Egg Shaped Money Bank in Brass by Hans Bunde for Carl Cohr, 1960s

Danish Modern Egg Shaped Money Bank in Brass by Hans Bunde for Carl Cohr, 1960s

By Hans Bunde

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A very rare Egg shaped money bank (in The Smile series) in solid brass featuring a red removable money slot. Designed by the Danish Silversmith Hans Bunde and made by Cohr in Denmark...

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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Brass

Handcrafted ceramic candelabra by Jossolini
Handcrafted ceramic candelabra by Jossolini

Handcrafted ceramic candelabra by Jossolini

By Jossolini

Located in Oslo, NO

Handcrafted ceramic candle holder by Jossolini. This unique piece is built and decorated by hand. It is made of white stoneware, and decorated with matt black glaze. Jossolini is...

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2010s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic candelabra by Jossolini
Ceramic candelabra by Jossolini

Ceramic candelabra by Jossolini

By Jossolini

Located in Oslo, NO

Handcrafted ceramic candle holder by Jossolini. This unique piece is built and decorated by hand. It is made of white stoneware, and decorated with matt black glaze. Jossolini is...

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2010s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Candleholder by Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall, Sweden
Candleholder by Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall, Sweden

Candleholder by Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall, Sweden

Located in KUTNO, PL

This vintage candelabra, designed by Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall, is a distinctive example of mid-20th-century Swedish design, combining a geometric structure with the decorative u...

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1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Vintage Midcentury Stoneware Floor Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1940s
Vintage Midcentury Stoneware Floor Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1940s

Vintage Midcentury Stoneware Floor Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1940s

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Large stoneware floor vase by Gunnar Nylund in a classical shape, glazed beautifully with a dramatic dark melange glaze that alternates between green and brown. Gunnar Nylund was on...

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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Conical Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark
Conical Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark

Conical Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Elegant conical pewter vase designed and made by Just Andersen in the 1950s. * Conical pewter vase raised on a small foot * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer: Just Andersen * M...

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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Pewter

Sune Bäckström - Art Deco - Bronze Lidded Box, Sweden, 1930
Sune Bäckström - Art Deco - Bronze Lidded Box, Sweden, 1930

Sune Bäckström - Art Deco - Bronze Lidded Box, Sweden, 1930

By Sune Bäckström

Located in Stockholm, SE

A refined bronze lidded box designed by Sune Bäckström, Sweden, 1930. The piece reflects the early development of Scandinavian modernism, where clarity of form and material quality t...

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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Classic candle sconces, solid brass by Lars Holmström, Arvika, Swedish Modern.
Classic candle sconces, solid brass by Lars Holmström, Arvika, Swedish Modern.

Classic candle sconces, solid brass by Lars Holmström, Arvika, Swedish Modern.

Located in Stockholm, SE

A pair of classic shell shaped candle sconces in solid brass by Lars Holmström, Arvika, Swedish Modern 1940s. A simple timeless pair, classic Swedish design. With markers mark.

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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Brass

Niels Refsgaard Stoneware Vase with Blue Stripes for Danish Design Ltd.
Niels Refsgaard Stoneware Vase with Blue Stripes for Danish Design Ltd.

Niels Refsgaard Stoneware Vase with Blue Stripes for Danish Design Ltd.

By Niels Refsgaard

Located in Esbjerg, DK

From the same Danish/Japanese company that made a lot of IHQ 's - Jens Harald Quistgaard designs during the 1970s and 80s comes this stylish vase, pencil or toothbrush holder in glaz...

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1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Eva Jancke-Björk Vase with Salamander Handles, Bo Fajans, Sweden
Eva Jancke-Björk Vase with Salamander Handles, Bo Fajans, Sweden

Eva Jancke-Björk Vase with Salamander Handles, Bo Fajans, Sweden

By Bo Fajans

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Ceramic vase designed by Eva Jancke-Björk (1882–1981) for Bo Fajans in Gefle, Sweden. Made in glazed earthenware with a blue-green glaze. The vase has a rounded body and tall cylindr...

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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Pair of Ruby Red Art Glass Vases, Mid-Century Danish Design
Pair of Ruby Red Art Glass Vases, Mid-Century Danish Design

Pair of Ruby Red Art Glass Vases, Mid-Century Danish Design

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Pair of ruby red art glass vases belonging to the universe of mid-century Danish design and offered as an indivisible set. The pieces relate formally to the language developed by Per...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Glass

A pair of Brass Candlesticks - "Pendel" Pierre Forsell - Skultuna
A pair of Brass Candlesticks - "Pendel" Pierre Forsell - Skultuna

A pair of Brass Candlesticks - "Pendel" Pierre Forsell - Skultuna

By Skultuna, Pierre Forsell

Located in Stockholm, SE

A pair of wall hanging candlesticks by Pierre Forsell, designed and produced at Skultuna in 1980-1990s, this serie is called "Pendel/Pendelum". These candlesticks is 47 cm tall and i...

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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Brass

Wilhelm Kåge Argenta Vase with Silver Fish, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Wilhelm Kåge Argenta Vase with Silver Fish, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s

Wilhelm Kåge Argenta Vase with Silver Fish, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

A striking Swedish Argenta vase designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, dating to the 1940s. This sculptural stoneware vessel is distinguished by its rich turquoise-green glazed su...

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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Silver

Gunnar Kanevad, Swedish pinewood sculpture, wooden puzzle, 1970s
Gunnar Kanevad, Swedish pinewood sculpture, wooden puzzle, 1970s

Gunnar Kanevad, Swedish pinewood sculpture, wooden puzzle, 1970s

By Gunnar Kanevad 1

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 Decorative Objects

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Pine

Swedish Mid Century Ceramic Dish "Rubus" by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, 1950s
Swedish Mid Century Ceramic Dish "Rubus" by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, 1950s

Swedish Mid Century Ceramic Dish "Rubus" by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, 1950s

By Gunnar Nylund

Located in Balen, BE

Large Swedish Mid-Century Ceramic Dish "Rubus" by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand – 1950s This large-scale ceramic dish from the 1950s, titled "Rubus", is a standout piece by celebrated...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Scandinavian pinewood bowl by Stig Johnsson for Smålandsslöjd, Sweden, 1970s
Scandinavian pinewood bowl by Stig Johnsson for Smålandsslöjd, Sweden, 1970s

Scandinavian pinewood bowl by Stig Johnsson for Smålandsslöjd, Sweden, 1970s

By Smålandsslöjd, Stig Johnsson

Located in Forserum, SE

A large organically shaped pinewood bowl designed and produced by Stig Johnsson for Smålandsslöjd in the 1970s. Turned from a piece of edge glued Swedish pinewood. Hallmarked “Smålandsslöjd Stig...

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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Pine

Flushmount Scones LED Handmade, Contemporary Sculptural Brass, Bonnie Large
Flushmount Scones LED Handmade, Contemporary Sculptural Brass, Bonnie Large

Flushmount Scones LED Handmade, Contemporary Sculptural Brass, Bonnie Large

By Ovature Studios

Located in Torslanda, SE

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

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2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Brass, Bronze

Large Bronze Vase by GAB, Model 257, Sweden, 1930s
Large Bronze Vase by GAB, Model 257, Sweden, 1930s

Large Bronze Vase by GAB, Model 257, Sweden, 1930s

By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Large bronze vase, model 257, produced by GAB (Guldsmedsaktiebolaget) in Sweden during the 1930s. The vase has a rounded body with a narrow neck and two large curved handles. Later ...

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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pewter Casket by Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark
Pewter Casket by Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark

Pewter Casket by Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Minimalist pewter box made by Just Andersen in the 1950s. * Lidded pewter box with a fitted wooden interior. Originally designed as a cigarette box. * Manufacturer: Just Andersen * ...

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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

GAB, Vase, Bronze, Sweden, 1930s
GAB, Vase, Bronze, Sweden, 1930s

GAB, Vase, Bronze, Sweden, 1930s

By GAB

Located in High Point, NC

A patinated bronze vase produced by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, c. 1930s. Patina and minor scratches consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.25"H x 4.4"D...

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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Danish Modern Norwegian Pewter Vase Manufactured by Norsk Tinn
Danish Modern Norwegian Pewter Vase Manufactured by Norsk Tinn

Danish Modern Norwegian Pewter Vase Manufactured by Norsk Tinn

By Norsk Solwarreindustri

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage Norwegian pewter vase manufactured by Norsk Tinn featuring a raised motif of a warrior on horseback and a V...

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1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Large, Stunning Deep Blue Stoneware Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg - 1966
Large, Stunning Deep Blue Stoneware Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg - 1966

Large, Stunning Deep Blue Stoneware Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg - 1966

By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

A large stunning blue stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg designed in 1966, the vase has a lovely blue har-fur glaze. The vase is 24 cm (9.6") tall and about 21 cm (´8.4"...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Mid Century Art Glass Vase by Arthur Pery made in Sweden circa 1950's
Mid Century Art Glass Vase by Arthur Pery made in Sweden circa 1950's

Mid Century Art Glass Vase by Arthur Pery made in Sweden circa 1950's

By Holmgaard

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century Art Glass vase vase made in Sweden by Arthur Percy c. 1950's. The blown vase features an exaggerated elongated neck over the ball form base. This example is in excellent...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

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

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

Located in Hannover, DE

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

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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

Gunnel Sahlin for Kosta Boda. Large art glass vase in deep blue, 1990s.
Gunnel Sahlin for Kosta Boda. Large art glass vase in deep blue, 1990s.

Gunnel Sahlin for Kosta Boda. Large art glass vase in deep blue, 1990s.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Gunnel Sahlin for Kosta Boda. Large art glass vase, 1990s. Organically shaped vase in deep blue cased glass with soft, undulating contours—typical of Sahlin’s playful design language...

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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Vintage Brass Candlesticks, 1960s, Set of 8
Vintage Brass Candlesticks, 1960s, Set of 8

Vintage Brass Candlesticks, 1960s, Set of 8

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 ...

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1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Set of Pierre Forssell brass candleholders by Skultuna, Sweden, 1960s
Set of Pierre Forssell brass candleholders by Skultuna, Sweden, 1960s

Set of Pierre Forssell brass candleholders by Skultuna, Sweden, 1960s

By Skultuna, Pierre Forssell

Located in Forserum, SE

A set of four Scandinavian Modern candlesticks designed by the Swedish silversmith Pierre Forssell and produced by Skultuna Messingsbruk. Minimalist aesthetic with a dramatic appeara...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Lovely Art Deco Vase, Upsala Ekeby Ostergren, Sweden, 1930s, Roman Urn Style
Lovely Art Deco Vase, Upsala Ekeby Ostergren, Sweden, 1930s, Roman Urn Style

Lovely Art Deco Vase, Upsala Ekeby Ostergren, Sweden, 1930s, Roman Urn Style

By Upsala Ekeby, Harald Östergren

Located in Stockholm, SE

A beautiful beige ceramic vase with handles in shape of a classical roman urn, the vase is designed by Harald Östergren at Upsala Ekeby between 1937-1938. It is 21 cm (8.4") tall and...

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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Swedish Modern Floor Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund, 1950's
Swedish Modern Floor Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund, 1950's

Swedish Modern Floor Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund, 1950's

By Gunnar Nylund

Located in Uccle, BE

Mid-century ceramic artist Gunnar Nylund's Glazed Stoneware Vase made for Rörstrand, circa 1950s. Incised signature and studio mark to underside: [R Rubus GN Sweden 9]. Image 7: Gunn...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Baca Vase Blue White Ochre, Danish 1970s
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Baca Vase Blue White Ochre, Danish 1970s

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Baca Vase Blue White Ochre, Danish 1970s

By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Ceramic vase from the Royal Copenhagen "Baca" series designed by Nils Thorsson in the late 1960s. This vase was manufactured in the period 1975 to 1979. It features a geometric pa...

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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pewter Candlesticks designed by Astrid Fog for Just Andersen, 1970s, Denmark
Pewter Candlesticks designed by Astrid Fog for Just Andersen, 1970s, Denmark

Pewter Candlesticks designed by Astrid Fog for Just Andersen, 1970s, Denmark

By Just Andersen, Astrid Fog

Located in Værløse, DK

Set of Round Pewter Candlestick Holders designed by Astrid Fog for Just Andersen in the 1970s. * Pair (2) of small round pewter candlestick holders * Designer: Astrid Fog * Style: ...

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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Rörstrand Sweden Vase Green Speckled Glaze, Amorphous, Carl-Harry Stålhane 1950s
Rörstrand Sweden Vase Green Speckled Glaze, Amorphous, Carl-Harry Stålhane 1950s

Rörstrand Sweden Vase Green Speckled Glaze, Amorphous, Carl-Harry Stålhane 1950s

By Palshus, Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Gunnar Nylund, Saxbo

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Rörstrand Sweden vintage amorphous shaped vase by Swedish ceramist Carl-Harry Stålhane. Made circa 1950s. The vase is made from stoneware and is decorated with an interesting green ...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Large Green Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s.
Large Green Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s.

Large Green Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s.

A large and beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Great original condition. No chips, cracks or crazing. Stamped with ...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Mid-Century Modern Ice Sculpture Etched Seal by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda
Mid-Century Modern Ice Sculpture Etched Seal by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda

Mid-Century Modern Ice Sculpture Etched Seal by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda

By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous hand carved block of glass into a Ice Sculptural block replecating a ice burg with a Seal poking his head up and into the opening. Remarkably subtle and in excellent conditi...

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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Modernist Blue Magic Glass Planter by Michael Bang & Ole Winther for Holmegaard
Modernist Blue Magic Glass Planter by Michael Bang & Ole Winther for Holmegaard

Modernist Blue Magic Glass Planter by Michael Bang & Ole Winther for Holmegaard

By Holmegaard

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A stylish Top Hat shaped planter or large vase in white opaline glass. The glass design is by Michael Bang, the decor by Ole Winther and in was made for a limited times during the 19...

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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Opaline Glass

Original Danish Raadvad Bread Slicer Dark Blue by Ove Larsen, Midcentury 1980s
Original Danish Raadvad Bread Slicer Dark Blue by Ove Larsen, Midcentury 1980s

Original Danish Raadvad Bread Slicer Dark Blue by Ove Larsen, Midcentury 1980s

By Raadvad

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

This iconic Danish bread slicer was produced by Raadvad in Denmark, circa 1970s-1990s. The color of the lacquer is the original dark blue. It´s very, very rare. It also came in a sl...

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1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel, Iron

Danish Art Glass Handkerchief Vase by Holmegaard, White Overlay, 1970s
Danish Art Glass Handkerchief Vase by Holmegaard, White Overlay, 1970s

Danish Art Glass Handkerchief Vase by Holmegaard, White Overlay, 1970s

By Holmegaard

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Danish organic modern crisp white overlay art glass vase by Holmegaard. Soft flowing asymmetrical handkerchief shape. Beautiful vintage condition. Denmark, 1970s.

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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Knud Basse, Bornholm, Denmark. Stoneware figure of bird, 1960s
Knud Basse, Bornholm, Denmark. Stoneware figure of bird, 1960s

Knud Basse, Bornholm, Denmark. Stoneware figure of bird, 1960s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Knud Basse, Bornholm, Denmark. Stoneware Bird Figure, 1960s. Rare stoneware bird figure with the characteristic organic form and deep, nuanced glaze typical of Basse’s work. The soft...

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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Mouth Blown Swedish Art Glass Bowl, Murano Sommerso Style, 1950s
Mouth Blown Swedish Art Glass Bowl, Murano Sommerso Style, 1950s

Mouth Blown Swedish Art Glass Bowl, Murano Sommerso Style, 1950s

By ASEA, Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Mouth blown Swedish modern encased vivid blue art glass bowl in Murano Sommerso style. Round shape with large frills around the edge and multiple symmetrical waves decorating the ext...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Iconic Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase Model. 3030 in Deep Green, Iittala 1950s
Iconic Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase Model. 3030 in Deep Green, Iittala 1950s

Iconic Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase Model. 3030 in Deep Green, Iittala 1950s

By Iittala, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

Alvar Aalto entered and won a competition held at the Karhula-Iittala glass factory that was organized for the 1937 Paris World Fair. The year was 1936 and Aalto´s entry was called `Eskimoerindens skinnbuxa` or `Eskimo Woman`s Leather Trousers` . The entry comprised of a number of different free-formed vases and bowls that came in different shapes and sizes. The most famous of Aalto´s glass designs is exactly this so called `Savoy` vase, as it was part of the Savoy restaurant`s original interior design that was done by the Aalto couple. Winning the competition marked the beginning of a succesful breakthrough for Alvar Aalto in addition to his other accomplishments as a world famous architect. The early vases by Aalto are extremely sought after collectible´s gems that fetch incredible prices every now and then in auctions worldwide. We have seen them in a number of different colors, mainly clear glass, green, brown, and blue. This vase is fully signed Alvar Aalto and is in good condition. This vase is signed Alvar Aalto 3030...

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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Swedish Art Deco Pewter Lidded Box, 1930s
Swedish Art Deco Pewter Lidded Box, 1930s

Swedish Art Deco Pewter Lidded Box, 1930s

By Svenskt Tenn

Located in Stockholm, SE

Elegant Swedish pewter lidded box produced by Bröderna Edlund Silverfabrik, dated 1936. This refined piece features a clean cylindrical form raised on small decorative feet, topped ...

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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Pewter

Large Stoneware Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Brown Rubus, Mid-Century Modern
Large Stoneware Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Brown Rubus, Mid-Century Modern

Large Stoneware Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Brown Rubus, Mid-Century Modern

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Stockholm, SE

A stoneware vase in the Rubus-serie designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it is 22.5 cm (9") high. It is in mint condition but marked as 2nd quality. Gunnar Nylund was born in ...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Swedish Grace Lidded Pewter Box by Nils Fougstedt, Herman Bergman, Sweden, 1928
Swedish Grace Lidded Pewter Box by Nils Fougstedt, Herman Bergman, Sweden, 1928

Swedish Grace Lidded Pewter Box by Nils Fougstedt, Herman Bergman, Sweden, 1928

By Nils Fougstedt, Herman Bergman

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Beautiful pewter box by Nils Fougstedt. Neat size. Decorative and dramatic figural scene in relief on the lid. It shows a sunny sky with birds and a man falling from a bridge into th...

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1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Round Black Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand Atelier - Mid-20th Century
Round Black Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand Atelier - Mid-20th Century

Round Black Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand Atelier - Mid-20th Century

By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand

Located in Stockholm, SE

A round, black ceramic bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 15,5 cm (6,2") in diameter. It is in excellent condition except from some minor scratches and ma...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Berndt Friberg, large vase, 46 cm high, Gustavsberg, 1950s
Berndt Friberg, large vase, 46 cm high, Gustavsberg, 1950s

Berndt Friberg, large vase, 46 cm high, Gustavsberg, 1950s

By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg

Located in Uppsala, Uppsala

Large blue vase with hare fur glaze designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg studios in the 1950s. Impressive size and much larger than most Friberg vases. The vase has been restor...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Paul Kedelv for Flygfors. "Coquille” vase in pink, white and clear art glass.
Paul Kedelv for Flygfors. "Coquille” vase in pink, white and clear art glass.

Paul Kedelv for Flygfors. "Coquille” vase in pink, white and clear art glass.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Paul Kedelv for Flygfors Art glass vase, 1950/60s. Sculptural “Coquille” vase in clear glass with inner layers of pink and white, characteristic of Kedelv’s organic design language a...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Edward Lindahl Owl, Gustavsberg Porcelain, 1950s Mid-Century
Edward Lindahl Owl, Gustavsberg Porcelain, 1950s Mid-Century

Edward Lindahl Owl, Gustavsberg Porcelain, 1950s Mid-Century

By Gustavsberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

A lovely owl designed by Edward Lindahl at Gustavsberg. The owl is 6.5 cm tall and in excellent condition. it is marked as on the photo. Edward Lindahl was active at the Gustavsber...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Elsi Bourelius Chamotte Bowl, Swedish Stoneware, Hand-Painted, 1960s
Elsi Bourelius Chamotte Bowl, Swedish Stoneware, Hand-Painted, 1960s

Elsi Bourelius Chamotte Bowl, Swedish Stoneware, Hand-Painted, 1960s

Swedish modern stoneware bowl by ceramic artist Elsi Margareta Bourelius (1909-2001). Raw chocolate brown chamotte clay with shiny glazed stylized floral decor in dusty yellow, light...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware

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