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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 

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
"Vulcano" glass vase by Nuutajärvi Finland, Designed by Heikki Orvola in 1970s
Located in Turku, FI
The Vulcano vase, produced by Nuutajärvi Glassworks, is part of the Vulcano series designed by Heikki Orvola in 1974. Turn-mould blown glass vase has a powerful pattern which was cr...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Pair of Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Wenge Stoneware Vases
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
1. Height 8.5 cm Width 2.5 cm Depth 2.5 cm 2. Height 8 cm Width 2.5 cm Depth 2.5 cm This set of 2 miniature vases was designed by John Andersson for the Swedish manufacture Hög...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and brown-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A black and orange-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Decorative Coaster/Plate in Isolit and Silver by Wilhelmina Wendt -1945
Located in Örebro, SE
Decorative coaster/plate in isolit (plastic) and silver by Wilhelmina Wendt -1945. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use. Signed with makers mark. Wi...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Silver

Kaj Franck `Kremlin Bells` Decanter for Nuutajärvi, Notsjö 1965
Located in Helsinki, FI
Kaj Franck was the artistic director of the Arabia ceramics company. He was one of the leading figures of Finnish design and an influential figure in design and applied arts between 1940-1980. This beautiful rotating blown art piece called the "Kremlin Bells...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of 4 Small MidCentury Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Bowls
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
1. Height 1 cm Width 3 cm Depth 3 cm 2. Height 1 cm Width 3 cm Depth 3 cm 3. Height 1 cm Width 2 cm Depth 2 cm 4. Height 1 cm Width 2 cm Depth 2 cm This set of 4 miniature b...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Johansfors Glasbruk, Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green and clear blown glass vase produced by Johansfors Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Kaj Franck `Kremlin Bells` Decanter for Nuutajärvi, Notsjö 1964
Located in Helsinki, FI
Kaj Franck was the artistic director of the Arabia ceramics company. He was one of the leading figures of Finnish design and an influential figure in design and applied arts between 1940-1980. This beautiful rotating blown art object was made in a number of colors and combinations. This particular one is in light forest green with a darker top. This design by Kaj Franck called the "Kremlin Bells...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Charlotte Hamilton for Rörstrand, ceramic bowl in turquoise glaze.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Charlotte Hamilton for Rörstrand. Ceramic bowl in turquoise glaze decorated with birds. 1960s. In excellent condition. First factory quality. Marked. Dimensions: D 13.2 cm. x H 3.7 cm.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Miniature ceramic bowl in brown tones.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Miniature ceramic bowl in brown tones. From the 1960s. Marked. In excellent condition. Second factory quality. Dimensions: H 3.8 cm x D 10.8 cm.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Mid century modern brass candlesticks by K-E Ytterberg, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Big set of 12 candleholders model 4973 in solid brass designed by K. E. Ytterberg for BCA Eskilstuna, Sweden, during the 1960s. Organic shape and made in solid brass. Patinated su...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Candlesticks by Don Shoemaker
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Born in Nebraska, Don S. Shoemaker studied painting at The Fine Arts Institution of Chicago. In the late 1940s, he moved to Mexico with his family and settled in Santa Maria de Guido...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Hardwood

Charcoal black "Pässi" ram sculpture in pinewood by Kaija Aarikka, Finland
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
"Pässi" sculpture by Kaija Aarikka in charcoal-painted wood, an emblematic piece of Finnish design created in 1973, vintage Aarikka edition. "In 1954, Aarikka co-founded together wi...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Carl Harry Stålhane (1920-1990) for Rörstrand, ceramic bowl in shades of brown.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl-Harry Stålhane (1920-1990) for Rörstrand, ceramic bowl in shades of brown. Mid-20th century. Perfect condition. Marked. First factory quality. Dimensions: D 14.4 cm x H 7.5 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An orange and beige glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Signe Persson-Melin Stoneware Bowl, 1960s, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Signe Persson-Melin, a Copenhagen and Konstfack-educated artist, established her Malmö workshop in 1951. Renowned for her spice jars, pitchers, and bowls, she later collaborated with iconic brands like Boda Nova and Höganäs Keramik. As a two-time professor at Konstfack, she also left her mark on public spaces, crafting ceramic installations in the Stockholm subway. This unique 1960s/70s bowl...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Copper, Elm, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A copper and elm candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Hold 0.65” diameter candles
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Copper

Scandinavian Modern Chimney Ice Glass Candleholders
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of 3 ice-glass chimney/cylindrical candleholder for bock, tea lights and ball lights. Unknown Scandinavian maker/designer circa 1980 in the style of Littala Finland. Wellkepot ...
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1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Glass

Timo Sarpaneva (1926-2006) for Iittala. Two "Arkipelago" glass candleholders.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Timo Sarpaneva (1926-2006) for Iittala. Two "Arkipelago" glass candleholders. Late 20th century. Label. In perfect condition. Large: Height 23.0 cm, Width 5.5 cm. Small: Height 13.3 ...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Scandinavian Modern Collectible Small Glazed Stoneware Vase No.5 by Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This miniature, collectible stoneware vase was designed by Gunnar Borg for the Swedish manufacture Höganäs Keramik during the 1960s. Handmade by a Master, with the utmost care and at...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Collectible Small Brown Stoneware Vase No.10 by Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This miniature, collectible stoneware vase was designed by Gunnar Borg for the Swedish manufacture Höganäs Keramik during the 1960s. Handmade by a Master, with the utmost care and at...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Pair of Cats in Black Lacquered Wood by Laurids Lønborg, 1960's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Cats in Black Lacquered Wood by Laurids Lønborg, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Black lacquered wood Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced in Denmark Dimension...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Swedish Brutalist Fire Screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mid-century Swedish Brutalist fire screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna. Capture attention with this extraordinary mid-century Swedish Brutal...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Bjørn Wiinblad for Nymølle, Denmark. Large round dish in faience.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad for Nymølle, Denmark. Large round dish in faience. Motif from "A Midsummer Night's Dream". 1970s. Marked. In perfect condition with natural craquelure. Dimensions: Di...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Faience

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...
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Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Danish Gerd Bøgelund for Royal Copenhagen Large Leaf Vase with Oxblood Glaze 60s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Large vase by Danish ceramist Gerd Bøgelund (1923-1987) for Royal Copenhagen Denmark. It's made of stoneware in the 1960s. The vase is decorated with an incised leaf ornamentation...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Ceramic Floor Vase by Arthur Andersson, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceramic Floor Vase by Arthur Andersson, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Ceramic Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Wallåkra in Sweden Dimensions (W x D x H): 30 x...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

White Surrealistic Vase, "Surrea" by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase of model Surrea designed by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in the 1940s. It is 23 cm high and in very good condition except from some minor scratches in the glaze. It is n...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Ceramic Bowl - Isaac Grünewald - Rörstrand 1943 - Hand Painted
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely bowl designed by Isaac Grünewald for Rörstrand in 1943. The bowl is 23 x 19.5 cm (9.2" x 7.8") in diameter and about 5.5 cm (2.2") high. The bowl is in excellent condition a...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Faience

Ewald Dahlskog, Large Green Art Deco Floor Vase, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large green floor vase designed by Ewald Dahlskog at Bo Fajans in Gefle in the 1940s. The vase is 44 cm (17,6") high and in excellent condition. It ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Ceramic bowl with blue and brown glaze
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl Harry Stålhane (1920-1990) for Rörstrand. Ceramic bowl with blue and brown glaze. Mid-20th century. Marked. Perfect condition. First factory quality. Dimensions: D 12.0 x H 3.6 ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Group of Five Danish Brass Candle Holders
Located in London, GB
Five solid brass Mid-Century Modern candle holders, 2 pairs and a single for regular candles. The tall one is by Hyslop. The middle one is labelled SKS Design Measures: Heights: 18-...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Gunnar Nylund (1904–1997) for Rörstrand. Ceramic bowl in eggshell glaze.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gunnar Nylund (1904–1997) for Rörstrand. Ceramic bowl in the eggshell glaze. Mid-20th century. In perfect condition. Signed Dimensions: H 5.9 x D 12.5 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Tall Palmgren Handmade Ceramic Vase, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sculptural tall ceramic bottle vase with wide base and slender glazed neck handmade by ceramic artist Åke Palmgren for Krukmakaren in Ystad in the 1960s. Hand-carved graphic decorati...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery

Motala Lervarufabrik, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed fluted vase designed and produced by Motala Lervarufabrik, Sweden, 1930s.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Jerk Werkmäster for Nittsjö Vase
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Timeless vase designed by Jerk Werkmäster and produced by Nittsjö. Features an off white grayish body with hints of rust colored spots. Very much as relevant today as it was when made.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Dorte Visby glazed ceramic vase
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Dorte Visby vase of glazed ceramic
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs. Set of six candle holders in cast iron
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs. A set of six candle holders in cast iron. 1960s. Marked. In excellent condition. Large: D 10.5 cm x H 3.5 cm. Small: D 8.0 cm x H 3.2 cm.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Floor Vase in Ceramic by Arthur Andersson, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Floor Vase in Ceramic by Arthur Andersson, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Ceramic Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Wallåkra in Sweden Dimensions (W x D x H): 2...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Isak Isaksson Yellow Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
This Isak Isaksson vase showcases a stunning abstract design, with a glossy finish and a beautiful yellow color. The vase stands at a height of 12.5 cm and is made of ceramic, finish...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A grey and brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Aluminia, Tenera flacon in earthenware. Model 2918. Approx. 1960.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Aluminia, Tenera flacon in earthenware. Model 2918. Approx. 1960. First factory quality. In excellent condition. Marked. Dimensions: H 12.3 x D 9.0 cm.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Large Floor Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand 1950s, Brown Stoneware
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane with a beautiful brown glaze. It is made in the 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Swedish Birch Wooden Bowl late 1900 century
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Birch Wooden Bowl made in the late 1900 century Height: 13 cm/5.1 inch Widht: 38 cm/14.9 inch Depth: 29 cm/11.4 inch
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Birch

Set 4 Timo Sarpaneva Festivo Candlesticks Iittala Finland Scandinavian Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 4 Scandinavian Modern Finland Iittala Art Glass with bubbles Festivo Candle Holders designed by Timo Sarpaneva, made in the late 1970s. Top Ca...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Small stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in a soft plump form with appealing celadon green hare’s fur glaze. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his stoneware vases...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Ceramic Jar by Hertha Bengtsson, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceramic Jar by Hertha Bengtsson, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Ceramic Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden D...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala. Three triangular "Arkipelago" glass candleholders
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Timo Sarpaneva (1926-2006) for Iittala. Three triangular "Arkipelago" glass candleholders. Late 20th century. Label. In perfect condition. Largest: 22.5 cm x 7.0 cm. Smallest: 8.5 c...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and black-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Set of 2 Small Mid-Century Swedish Modern Collectible Sand Brown Stoneware Bowls
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of 2 miniature bowls was designed by Gunnar Borg for the Swedish manufacture Gunnars Keramik Höganäs during the 1960s. Handmade by the Master, with the utmost care and atten...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Skultuna "Liljan" candle holder in brass. Designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Skultuna "Liljan" candle holder in brass. Swedish modern design. Designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk (1905-1978) for the New York Worlds Fair in 1939. It was manufactured by Ystad Metall...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Otto Brauer for Holmegaard. Bottle in white art glass with a light blue ball.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Otto Brauer for Holmegaard. Vase/bottle in white mouth-blown art glass with a light blue ball. 1960s. Remnants of a label. In perfect condition. Dimensions: Height 30.5 cm (with sphe...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Skultuna, Sweden, "Liljan" candle holder in brass, modern design.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Skultuna "Liljan" candle holder in brass. Swedish modern design. Designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk (1905-1978) for the New York Worlds Fair in 1939. It was manufactured by Ystad Metall...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Candlesticks, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-glazed candlesticks designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Fits 0.8” diameter candle
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Skultuna, Sweden. Pair of "Liljan" candle holders in brass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Skultuna, a pair of "Liljan" (Lilly) candle holders in brass. Swedish modern design. Designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk (1905-1978) for the New York Worlds Fair in 1939. It was manufact...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Pieces “Lagoon" Carl-Harry Stålhane Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These pieces of ceramics were made in Sweden 1980s for Design huset and designed by one of the great ceramic’s designers from Sweden, Carl-Harry Stålhane....
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1980s 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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