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
Erik Hoglund / Engraved Bowl'Crystal' / Boda Glasbruk / 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
An art piece carved into crystal glass using the engraving technique. The deep and rough sculpture is by Eric Högland himself. Engraved with 6 bir...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Lovely Blue Ceramic Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A deep blue vase designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 9.5 cm (3.8") high and about 7.5 cm (3") in diameter. It has a beautiful blue glaze, it is marked...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
White Ceramic Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Mid-Century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely white squared vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 15.5 cm (6.2") high and 7.5 cm (3") in diameter at the top. It is in excellent condition except from s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Finnish Brass Candlesticks, 1930/1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of Finnish brass candlesticks, 1930/1940s. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Set of Three Graduated Organic Modern Candlesticks c 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant set of three Organic Modern candlesticks, having bulbous bases, elongated shafts, and curvaceous candle cups. All three are in very fine, clean, original, ready to use condi...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Sculpture in Brass and Rosewood
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sculpture in brass and rosewood.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Vintage Rosewood and Brass Trinket Jewelry Box, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A beautifully crafted rosewood box with brass sides and pin-inlays to its star-perforated lid. Despite its Arabic inspired lid it was in fact made in Scandinavia during the 1960s. A ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Danish Michael Andersen Large Bowl Wall Decor with Face Motif Persia Glaze 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Very rare and large ceramic bowl or wall decor from the famous Danish ceramic workshop Michael Andersen & Søn (MA&S) on the island of Bornholm. Made circa 1950s or 1960s.
The Hand Painted decor resembles the style of Marianne Starck but is most likely not by her as the piece doesn't show her signature. We suppose it's by Gerd Hiort Petersen...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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, ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Bowl in Pewter by GAB, 1930
Located in Örebro, SE
Very rare bowl in pewter with brass rim by GAB -1930.
Lovely piece decorated with lions and palm-trees.
Signed with makers mark.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Pewter and ...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Mid Century Large Bowl in Ceramic by Conny Walther, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful large stoneware bowl by Danish artist Conny Walther. Made in 1970s.
Great colour plate in this glaze.
Other mentionable ceramic artists fro...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Anja Jaatinen-Winqvist for Arabia, Finland, 1960s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Anja Jaatinen-Winqvist for Arabia, Finland, 1960s.
Great condition.
Incised signature "AIJ", "ARABIA", and "FINLAN...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Nils Thorsson for Aluminia Royal Copenhagen Baca Vase Black Yellow Danish 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
One of the more rare to find vases from Aluminia (later brandname Royal Copenhagen) "Baca" series. The decor is designed by Nils Thorsson in the 1960s. This vase was manufactured in ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Crystal Lotus Bowl by Designer Lars Hellsten
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Scandinavian Modern or organic modern crystal lotus flower bowl by sculptor/designer, Lars Hellsten, circa late-20th century, Sweden. Great as a standalone bowl or as vid...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Rare Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Baca Lidded Vase Brown, Danish 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare to find ceramic vase with lid designed by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen.
It belongs to the "Baca" series and features an abstract floral decor in brown shades with a lit...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Blue Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely blue probably unique vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the late 1940s the vase is 19.5 cm high. It has a minor white mark in the glaze except from that it is in excellent condition.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the top names when it comes to Mid century Scandinavian Ceramics...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Drip Shaped Yellow Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A ceramic vase with yellow / lightyellow (beige) glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 13 cm (5.2") high and 7.5 cm (3") in diameter and in very good condit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Tapio Wirkkala / ART OBJECT / SALT BOWL 3269 / Iittala
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Designed in 1950; manufactured from 1952 to 1959.
One of a series of pieces using comb-cut, introduced in 1952 as a new surface decoration technique following the line-cut used in on...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Börne Augustsson Glass Vases for Åseda, Sweden 1948
Located in New York, NY
Two Scandinavian Modern, Börne Augustsson Swedish midcentury soft form glass vases in a very pale blue-green. Made by Åseda (not signed), circa 1948. Measure: Heights 8" and 5.5".
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Danish Ceramic "Pondus the Penguin" Bank by Knabstrup
By Knabstrup
Located in San Diego, CA
Scarce large "Pondus the Penguin" bank made from red earthenware pottery by Danish factory Knabstrup, circa 1960s. This is a charming and very collectible piece that is in very good ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Pewter Vase by Sylvia Stave for C.G. Hallberg, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Vase produced in Stockholm by C. G. Hallberg. Most likely designed by Sylvia Stave, art director for C. G Hallberg during this time (1931-39). Made from pewter. Good condition with p...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Norwegian Crystal Owl
By Hadeland
Located in New York, NY
What a cute little guy/gal crystal owl...! A Norwegian crystal owl, Scandinavian Modern design, circa late-20th century, Norway. A great piece for a desk, shelf, windowsill, vanity a...
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
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
Group of 5 Yellow Ceramic Vases - Rörstrand - Gunnar Nylund - Midcentury Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of six vases designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand in the 1950s. The vases are between 8 - 27.5 cm high and in excellent condition. They are all marked as 1st quality. All v...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Kosta Boda Vase by Bertil Vallien Iridescent Finish Numbered 77638 Vintage
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Beautiful, decorative, signed designer glass vase from the 1960s by Bertil Vallien for Boda Glasbruk, Sweden. The vase features blue glass with color crumbs and a polished pontil. Th...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Luster
Herman Kähler, Dish, Earthenware, Denmark, 1900s
Located in High Point, NC
An orange-glazed earthenware dish produced by Herman Kähler, Denmark, c. 1900s.
Dimensions: 2” H x 11.375” diameter
Category
Early 1900s Danish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Tinos, Small Vase, Bronze, Denmark, 1930s
By Tinos
Located in High Point, NC
A small bronze bowl designed and produced by Tinos, Denmark, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Large Swedish Root Bowl ca 1730
Located in Farsta, SE
Large Swedish Root Bowl ca 1730
With soft gray tones and a deep patina, this bowl is one of my absolute favorites.
The iron repairs, owner’s marks, and natural wood cracks beautiful...
Category
1730s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Jeans Quistgaard for Dansk Cast Iron & Brass Eight Candlestick Candelabra
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Jens Harald Quistgaard Cast Iron & Brass 8 Arm Candle Holder, Circa 1960. Featuring a balanced, curved enameled black cast iron open candlestick form base, with varied height candle ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Iron
Swedish Modern Nils Landberg Orrefors Sommerso Smoked Grey Glass Large Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant smoked grey and clear sommerso glass vase. Designed by Nils Landberg and manufactured by Orrefors. Sweden, 1970s.
This hand blown glass va...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
Scandinavian Modern Set of 3 Vases Konvex by Karin Björquist Gustavsberg, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Three wonderful vases, manufactured by Gustavsberg Sweden in the 1960s, designed by the very talented Karin Björquist. The vases have a beautiful form ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Leaf Shaped Serving Dish Faience, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsbergs Studio
Located in Stockholm, SE
A serving dish in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsbergs Studio in Stockholm, it is 31.5 x 10.5 cm (12.6" x 4.2") in diameter. It´s in excellent condition. This vase is pa...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Collectors stoneware bowl in ceramic, Scandinavian Modern, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful, decorative stoneware bowl with glaze shifting in blues, black and brown.
By Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden mid1900s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Otto Brauer for Holmegaard. Colossal bottle in green art glass with green ball
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Otto Brauer for Holmegaard.
Colossal vase / bottle in green art glass with green ball. 1960's.
Measures: 51 cm. x 19 cm.
In perfect condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
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 only a few light scratches.
Stamped 'BRONS' and makers mark.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Arne Bang Light Art Deco Stoneware Vase Model no 121, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful stoneware vase in light glazing handmade by Arne Bang in Denmark the 1930s. Painted with signature "AB" to base. Model no 121.
Arne Bang (1901-1983) was a Danish sculptor a...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Set of Three Iittala Candle Holders, Votives, Sea-blue Crystal, FREE SHIPPING!
By Iittala
Located in Bochum, NRW
Set of Three Iittala Candle Holders, Votives, Sea-blue Crystal, Made in Finland.
All 3 are in excellent condition.
Height 7 cm.
Perfect for the winter holidays or to make a gift to a...
Category
Early 2000s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Chocolate Brown Pitcher Vase, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Modernist ceramic pitcher vase with distinct angular, pointed handle. Thick shiny chocolate brown glaze on the outside, lighter brown glaze on the inside. Signed under base.
Beautif...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Tall Scandinavian Modern Tulip Candlesticks in Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of tall organically shaped tulip candlesticks in brass. Designed and manufactured in Scandinavia during the 1960s ina style reminiscent of Pierre Forssell and Jens Harald Quis...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Royal Copenhagen Tenera Tall Vase Decor by Inge-Lise Koefoed Danish Modern 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall and eye-catching vase from the Royal Copenhagen "Tenera" series.
The bold hand painted decor is designed by Inge-Lise Koefoed.
The colors are blue and purple and shimmering pa...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Figurative Sculpture of Standing Woman by Danish Artist Ejnar Breinholt, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful figurative sculptor of standing woman (Lot´s wife?) in patinated plaster by Danish Sculptor Ejnar Breinholt (1890–1973). Made in the 1930s and hand signed on base by artist.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Ceramic candlestick. Elf on skates. Late 20th C.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg.
Ceramic candlestick.
Elf on skates.
Late 20th century.
In perfect condition.
Signed.
Dimensions: W 13.0 cm x H 10.5 cm.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Würtz Rustic Anthracite Stoneware Vase, 1970s
By Aage Würtz
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Striking and voluminous Danish organic modern stoneware vase with beautiful anthracite glaze. Multiple rustic handmade holes around the neck of the vase.
Signed by the designer under...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Icy Abstract Art Glass Dish by Pukeberg Sweden, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
From certain angles it looks like a face in profile. But this heavy stock freeform dish or centerpiece bowl actually mimics ice with incapsulated shells. Designed and made by Pukeber...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Gunnel Sahlin "Jazz" Glass Vase for Kosta Boda, Sweden, circa 1980
Located in New York, NY
Gunnel Sahlin, soft form "Jazz" vase in black and white glass for Kosta Boda, Sweden, circa 1980.
Height: 11”.
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Edvin Öhrström, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown-glass vase designed by Edvin Öhrström and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Brown Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s-1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 26.5 cm (10,6) high. It´s close to mint condition and marked as 1:st quality.
Gunnar Nylund was born in Paris 1904 with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
White 'Surrea' Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 'Surrea' stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze.
Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s.
Great condition. The glaze is a bit shinier than it usually ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Erik Mornils Vase - Nittsjö, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful vase made by Erik Mornils for Nittsjö, Sweden.
Contact us for any questions!
Category
1930s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
A pewter vase by Edvin Ollers (1888–1959).
By Edvin Ollers
Located in Long Island City, NY
Cylinder shaped vase in pewter with decorative grooved heel and brass band decor. Designed by Edvin Ollers (1888–1959). Stamped OLLERS, S&O Schreuder & Olsson, CAST TIN and year sta...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Just Andersen, Small Vase, Disko metal, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A small disko metal vase designed and produced by Just Andersen, Denmark, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby "Tri" Vase Geometric Decor Blue White Brown, 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall square vase from the "Tri" series designed in 1963 by Ingrid Atterberg for the Swedish ceramic manufacturer Upsala Ekeby. It was manufactured circa 1960s.
The vase is made from...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Arabia Vase in Glazed Ceramics, Beautiful Glaze in Mustard Yellow Shades
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arabia vase in glazed ceramics. Beautiful glaze in mustard yellow shades.
Finnish design, mid 20th century.
Measures: 19 x 12.5 cm.
In excellent condi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Green Art Deco Ceramic Globe Vase by Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco globe vase with amazing glaze.
Designed by Ewald Dahlskog for Bo Fajans (Bobergs Fajansfabrik), Sweden.
This model 'Kulvas' was first exhibited at the Stockho...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Wrought Iron Candelabra, Gunnar ANDER - 1960s for YSTAD
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A beautiful wrought iron candelabra, designed by Gunnar Ander for the Swedish manufacturer Ystad Metall in the 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Ture Berglund, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass vase designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansens Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions: 4.8” H x 5.5” Diameter
Diameter of opening:
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Pierre Forssell Brass Candleholders Made by hand in Skultuna Sweden. Brancusi
Located in Forest, BE
This 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 of brass. ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Johnny Mattsson, Wooden Sculpture / Bowl, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
John (Johnny) Filip Mattsson, born 1906 in the city of Gävle, Sweden. Died in 1970. Mattsson was mostly know for his wooden sculptures / Ölgås, seen in SAS commercials. Parts of his ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Miniature Danish Viking, Denmark, 20th Century
By Kay Bojesen
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Scandinavian Miniature Danish Viking, Denmark, 20th Century.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Josef Frank, Candelabra, Brass, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass candelabra, designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Brown Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Great condition.
Incised signature 'NYLUND' and makers mark, Rörstrands three...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Vase in Stoneware, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsbergs Studio
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large vase in a multicolored Brown/black/blue color designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg. It is 21 cm high and in very good condition.
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Flygsfors 1956 Blue Coquille Art Glass Bowl, Sweden
By Flygsfors, Paul Kedelv
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vivid deep blue overlay art glass designed by Paul Kedelv for Swedish Flygsfors. A rare blue colored item in the Coquille series designed in 1956. Soft mouthblown shapes with one lif...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Large Fruitbowl Porcelain - Arthur Percy - Gefle Sweden - 1930s
By Arthur Percy, Gefle
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning fruitbowl designed by Arthur Percy at Gefle porcelainfactory in the 1930s. This bowl have the beautiful and characteristic floral pattern that Percy is famous for. The bow...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
1960s Blue Enamel Stainless Dish by Cathrineholm of Norway
By Cathrineholm
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Scandinavian Modern Blue Enamel Stainless Dish by Cathrineholm of Norway and Grete Prytz Kittelsen
stamped by maker
2.75 h x 7.5 x 7.5
Original early vintage preowned condition
Refer...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Stainless Steel
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
Riihimäen Lasi, Vase, Glass, Finland, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A smoked glass vase designed and produced by Riihimäen Lasi, Finland, 1930s.
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Pierre Forssell Brass Candleholders Stamped 1983 Made by hand in Skultuna Sweden
Located in Forest, BE
This set of 3 candleholders was hand crafted in 1983 at the Skultuna studio were Pierre Forssell was working with he's assistant. The set is made of brass. Simple, minimal and elegan...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
1960s Light Blue Scandinavian Modern Art Glass Bud Vase
By Kosta Boda
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Light blue Scandinavian Modern Art Glass bud vase.
Unmarked
Measures: 6.75 tall x 3.5 diameter
Preowned vintage condition.
See images prov...
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1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
A bronze vase by Just Andersen
Located in Long Island City, NY
A patinated bronze vase by Just Andersen, Denmark, circa 1920th.
Stamped and numbered.
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1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Set of 4 Sobremesa Stripe Vase, Large - Green & Yellow -by Laila Gohar for Hay
Located in Dubai, AE
Part of a design collaboration between HAY and artist Laila Gohar that celebrates the joy of meeting family and friends over a good meal, the Sobremesa Stripe Vase is a decorative va...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Designer, Small Candlesticks, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of six small candleholders designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
*some faint scratches, overall good vintage condition
Dimensions: 2.875” H x 2.5” diameter
Holds .45” d...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Large Dahl Jensen Crackle Glazed Vase. Copenhagen, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and elegant Dahl Jensen crackle glazed vase with hand painted flowers and gilded banding on rim and base.
Designed by Jens Peter Dahl Jensen. Made in Copenhagen, Denmark, 193...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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