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
Stoneware Bowl by Raija Tuumi for Arabia, Finland, 1960s. Blue and Brown.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique hand thrown stoneware bowl, with amazing glaze.
Made by Raija Tuumi at Arabia, Finland, 1960s.
Excellent condition.
Incised signature "RT" and "ARABIA".
Ceramic artist Raija Tuumi (1923–2016) represents a generation of artists who, after the war, helped make Finland’s art industry internationally famous. The ceramic artists and their visibility at international exhibitions played a significant role in putting Finnish art on the world map. Raised in Kiukais in Satakunta, Finland, Raija Tuumi first discovered artistic expression through weaving. However local potters, raised her interest in an alternative material.
After many different phases in her life Tuumi ended up studying in Ateneum’s ceramics department between 1946 and 1949, during which she found her own strong style. The students’ training included periods in workshops in Finland, where she encountered potters’ large dough and butter milk pots and other dishes that inspired Tuumi to work on large sculptural objects.
Tuumi studied in the ceramics department along side with other ceramisist, including Ulla Procopé, Annikki Hovisaari, Dorrit Flinckenberg, Vuokko Eskolin...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Swedish Wabi Sabi Antique Decorative Wooden Bowl Tray Produced Mid 1800s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare large Swedish antique and decorative wooden bowl / tray in a wabi sabi style with handles produced in Sweden mid / late 1800s.
Original condition with a greyish patina.
Dimen...
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1870s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch
Upsala Ekeby, Dish, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green and beige-glazed earthenware dish or bowl designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden,
1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 3.3"H x 9.4"W x 9.4"D
All items ship from High...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Fritz Hansen Sewing Box in Beechwood and Leather by Søren Hansen, Denmark, 1933
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important piece of design from the early beginning of the Danish Modern furniture era. This sewing box was made at Fritz Hansen & Son, Copenhagen in the 1930s. It is made fr...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Beech
Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Iron, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Fits 0.80” diameter candles
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Gabriel Keramik, Dish, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green and brown-glazed ceramic dish produced by Gabriel Keramik, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 3.05"H x 9.625"W x 11.0"D
All items ship from High Point, North Ca...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Ceramic Vase Lovely Glaze Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A ceramic vase with a lovely glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 32 cm (12.8") high. It´s in excellent condition, it is marked as 2nd quality because a small whi...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Orrefors Crystal Fleur Crown Bowl by Jan Johansen Sweden 1970s
By Orrefors
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Orrefors Crystal Fleur Crown Bowl by Jan Johansen Sweden 1970s.
Vintage crystal bowl in the Fleur pattern designed by Jan Johansson, an artist who began work for Orrefors in the 1970s.
The design is reminiscent of a blooming flower or a crown. In excellent condition with no chips or cracks.
Signed etched "Orrefors”.
Measures: 4.75” x 4.74” x 3.25”.
The Swedish crystal bowl...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Antique Swedish Decorative Wabi Sabi Dark Brown Wooden Bowl in Birch Dated 1793
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish dark brown antique decorative wooden bowl made out of birch wood produced in Sweden, 1793. In good condition with some old and genuine repairs.
Dimensions: H: 13 cm / ...
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1790s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch
Finn Juhl for Kay Bojesen Teak Bowl
By Finn Juhl
Located in San Francisco, CA
Danish modern teak bowl designed by Finn Juhl for Kay Bojesen, Denmark. Turned from a single piece of teak wood into an organic modern shape. Polished and clean, with original patina...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Arne Bang Light Blue Speckled Art Deco Stoneware Vase, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful stoneware vase in light blue speckled glazing handmade by Arne Bang in Denmark the 1930s. Signature "AB" to base.
Arne Bang (1901-1983) was a Danish sculptor and ceramic de...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Ystad Metall, Candelabra, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
By Ystad-Metall
Located in High Point, NC
A brass candelabra designed and produced by Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1940s.
Holds .75" diameter candles.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Large Blue Speckled Bowl, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s, Mid Century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely blue bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the bowl is 39 x 26 cm (15.6" x 10.4") in diameter. It´s in excellent condition, it is marked as 1st quality.
Gunnar Nylu...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Early Glass Vase by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Early Glass Vase by Alvar Aalto
Additional Information:
Material: Glass blown in wooden mould
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced in Finland
Signed Alvar Aalto 3030...
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1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Danish design. Lidded box in hardwood. Mid-20th century.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Danish design. Lidded box in hardwood.
From the mid-20th century.
Handcrafted.
Unstamped.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: Height 12.0 cm x Diameter 8.6 cm.
Provenance: Danish pri...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Large Stoneware Bottle / Vase - Annikki Hovisaari - Arabia - Midcentury Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A really large bottle / vasein rustic stoneware in brown & gray color designed by Annikki Hovisaari at Arabia in Finland in the Mid 20th century. It is 42 cm (16.8") high and in exce...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Nittsjö, Vase, Green Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Swedish Designer, Bowl, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-colored glass bowl designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 3.0"H x 6.66"W x 6.66"D
All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Group of 6 Brown Vases Ceramics, Rörstrand - Gunnar Nylund & Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of two vases designed by Gunnar Nylund and four vases by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the 1950s and 1960s. The vases are between 6.5 - 25.5 cm high and in excellent c...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Box by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Decorative stoneware “Argenta” box by Wilhelm Kåge in a comfact form. Decorated with a silver leaves and flowers, lovely attention to detail.
“Argenta” was introduced at the Stockho...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Nittsjö, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Josef Frank Six-Branched Candle Holder for Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
In 1934, Josef Frank made his first attempt at modernizing the classic candelabra. With softly swaying forms, he eliminated the base in the middle, ...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Solid Teak Tambour Door Box
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Danish modern solid teak tambour door box, circa 1970s. The box is in very good vintage condition and measures 9.75"W x 10.5"D x 5.5"H. #2783
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Bowl by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bowl designed by Just Andersen in 1920s and produced by his own company in Denmark. Made from Disko metal (an alloy of different metals invented by Just Andersen...
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1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green and off-white glazed earthenware vase produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.0"H x 5.5"W x 4.5"D
All items ship from High Point, North C...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Art Deco Bronze Bowl by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze bowl designed by Just Andersen in 1920s and produced by his own company in Denmark.
Good condition, some light scratches and wear to the patination.
Stam...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful and rare stoneware vase designed by Gertrud Lönegren.
This studio piece was created at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41.
Exquisite glaze. Excellent condition.
Impressed 'Rörstrand...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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
Danish Modern Speckled Sand Colored Stoneware Vase, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish organic modern hand-thrown vase with stunning speckled brown and sand colored glaze. Signed under base with original label on lower side.
Beautiful vintage condition.
Denmar...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Wooden Pine Urn Exceptional Quality, 1970s, Sweden
By Jonny Mattsson
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This wonderful urn was created in Älvdalen, Sweden, 1974. The amount of hour to create this exceptionally well worked piece are countless. The finish in the layers of the Pine wood i...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Jeans Quistgaard for Dansk Black Iron & Brass Swivel Candelabra, 1960s
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Danish Modern Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Black Iron Swivel 7 Arm Candle Holder. Featuring a enameled black cast iron tree form with adjustable an...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Iron
A Gray Ceramic Vase Har-fur glaze- Berndt Friberg - Gustavsberg 1967
Located in Stockholm, SE
A gray / green ceramic vase designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 22 cm (8.8") high and about 7 cm (2.8") in diameter. It is in very good condition and ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Eva Jancke-Björk, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Eva Jancke-Björk and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.0"H x 5.65"W x 4.4"D
All items ship from High P...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1930 Pewter bowl by CG Hallberg
By CG Hallberg
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous 1930 Swedish Pewter Bowl by CG Hallberg. Decorative handles in brass on the sides and a female figurine on the front. Some small marks and scratches throughout and uneven sh...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Estrid Ericson Pewter Bowl with lid adorned with a flower bud Svenskt Tenn, 1944
Located in Stockholm, SE
Estrid Ericso, pewter bowl with a lid adorned with a flower bud, manufactured by Svenskt Tenn, 1944.
Estrid Ericson was involved in shaping the image of modern Swedish design during ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Marianne Starck, Vase, Glazed Stoneware, Michael Andersen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and white glazed stoneware vase designed by Marianne Starck and produced by Michael Andersen, Denmark, 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Wooden Candle Holders by Kaija Aarikka for Aarikka, Finland 1960s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Pair of Wooden Candle Holders by Kaija Aarikka for Aarikka, Finland 1960s.
Made of wood and painted in a creamy shade.
Aarikka is a famous Finnish home decoration brand, founded by...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paint
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1969
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1969.
Great condition.
Incised signa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Berndt Friberg, light blue Aniara bowl, Gustavsberg, 1950s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Light blue Aniara bowl designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg in the 1950s. The colour has a large mix of blue hues and subtle patterns. Very good vintage condition with minimal ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Nils Landberg for Orrefors Sommerso Vase Smoke Grey and Clear, 1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Scandinavian Modern sommerso vase in smoke grey and clear glass was designed by Nils Landberg for Orrefors Sweden in 1950s.
The vase is clearly signed on the bottom with engraved "...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Glass, Sommerso
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Börne Augustsson, Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic blown glass vase designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Paul Kedelv for Flygsfors Coquille Crystal Vases
By Paul Kedelv, Flygsfors
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Coquille vases designed by Paul Kedelv and manufactured by Flygsfors Glassworks in Sweden. Marked, one vase signed Flygsfors Coquille. Tiny chip on the bigger vase, pictured....
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Erik Höglund, Bowl, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass bowl designed by Erik Höglund and produced by Boda, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.0" Height x 8.0" Diameter
All items ship from High Point, North C...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Extremely Rare Hand Carved Wooden Mould for Alvar Aalto Vase Model 3032, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A collector's gem! Early Alvar Aalto hand carved wooden mould for the iconic vase no. 3032 which Aalto designed in the 1930s.
The mould is hand carved from an older tree stump and ...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with handle and amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Good condition. Marked as factory second due to a minor chip from...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Per Lutken Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Blue Glass Vases, Holmegar, 1960s
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian glass vases, set of two, designed by Per Lutken for Holmegaard with mark engraved on the bottom, some signs due to normal use over time, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Vintage Mid-Century Patinated Bronze Vase, GAB, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant bronze vase from GAB, patinated dark green in varying nuances. Classic shape with decorative stripes around the rim.
GAB was founded in Stockholm in 1867 and was an importan...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Bowl. Thorkild Olsen, Denmark, 1954. Green Gold.
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed bowl with gilded banding on the rim and base.
Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYAL COPENHAGEN. M...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Hand Mirror in Pewter with Decor of Fish, Swedish Art Deco
Located in Stockholm, SE
A hand mirror in pewter designed in Sweden but not marked, it is in a beautiful Art Deco style from the 1930-1940´s. It is 15 cm in diameter and in very ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Swedish Designer, Small Candelabra, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A small brass and black-lacquered metal candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Holds 0.45” candles
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, with a few light scratches.
Stamped 'BRONS' and makers mark.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Anna Lisa Thomson Upsala-Ekeby Vase Glazed Ceramic Sweden
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
An unusual early modernist almond green and white vase.
Designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson, for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940. Stamped.
Very good c...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Anders Olson, Swedish Bronze Nude Sculpture, 1930s
Located in Skanninge, SE
Very nice bronze sculpture depicting a nude girl kneeling.
It is signed "A Olson" and also with the foundry mark "Cire perdue J.N Rosengren Limhamn". Patinated in dark brown.
Jul...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware bowl with amazing glossy glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s.
Great condition.
Incise...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Arthur Percy, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
By Gefle, Arthur Percy
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed ceramic vase designed by Arthur Percy and produced by Gefle, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Mid-Century Patinated Bowl, GAB, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant 1930s bronze decorative bowl, in a low, bulging form. Oil-patinated in varying nuances of green.
GAB was founded in Stockholm in 1867 and was an important influence on the S...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition. Stamped 'Rörstrand' in gold.
Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) wa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
1960´s Danish Handblown Vase in Red Glass by Christer Holmgren for Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Handblown vase in red opal glass by Christel and Christer Holmgren in 1968 for Holmegaard.
The vase is made in bright red hand blown opal 3 layer glass with a white glass base and i...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
Midcentury Earthenware Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson, Uppsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking earthenware floor vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson, glazed semi-translucent white. Decorative embossed graphic pattern.
The artist Anna-Lisa Thomson is best known for her stonewar...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
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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