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
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Midcentury Green Speckled Vintage Ceramic Vase
Located in Stockholm, SE
Midcentury Swedish vase from Rörstrand, designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane. The vase is in very good condition except from some minor white marks in the glaze from the production why it...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge in a cylinder form. Decorated with a mermaid swooning among flowers and air bubbles. Fish in different sizes on the other side. Lov...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Danish Modern Rare Palisander Wood Wastebasket by Beni Mobler, 1970's
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare wastebasket by Beni mobler circa 1970's elegant palisander wood , a small repair as shown on the bottom invisible to the eye overall good condition.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Palisander
Arthur Percy, Bowl, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
By Arthur Percy, Gefle
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed bowl vase designed by Arthur Percy and produced by Gefle, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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: 7” H x 8.5” W x 4” D
Diameter of opening: 1.75” W x 1.375” D
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Set of 2 V. Bjerke Petersen Rörstrand Fasett Vase 7 and 8 Purple & Black, Sweden
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
This is a rare set of 2 vases by Danish artist Vilhelm Bjerke Petersen for Rörstrand, Sweden. The vases belong to the "Fasett" series and were designed by Bjerke Petersen in 1951-195...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Arvika Pair of Brass Wall Candlesticks by Lars Holmström, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Bromma, SE
Arvika Wall Candlesticks in Art Deco style. Hand hammered brass work by Arvika Konsthantverk. Design by Lars Holmström 1960s.
Arvika Konsthantverk stamp.
Excellent condition with onl...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Lisa Larson, Gustavsberg, Sweden. Ceramic figurine of a rhino. 1970s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lisa Larson, Gustavsberg, Sweden.
Ceramic figurine of a rhino.
1970s.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: 10.0 cm x 7.0 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$288 Sale Price
20% Off
'Paprika' Ceramic Vases (3) by Anna-Lisa Thomson - Upsala Ekeby, Sweden
Located in Utrecht, NL
Impressive and rare set of 3 vintage ceramic 'Paprika' (peppers) vases by Swedish designer Anna-Lisa Thomson (1905-1952).
Dark brown ceramic vases, worked with Sgraffito technique ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract bronze sculpture by Swedish Sculptor Bengt Amundin, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Sculpture "Förvandlad Fågel" (Transformed bird) made by Swedish Sculptor Bengt Amundin during the 1950s. Made from cast and patinated bronze on original base from asymmetrical pine w...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, 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
$720 Sale Price
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Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden, 1953
By Edward Hald, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful graal vase by Edward Hald, crystal clear with nuances of green. Beautiful underwater motif of fish, where the layers of glass create a lively, wat...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Arne Bang Unique Large Drop Shaped Stoneware Vase Speckled Glazing, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful large stoneware vase handmade by Arne Bang in Denmark the 1930s. Wonderful expressive glazing. Painted with signature "AB" to base. Unique piece without model number. Great...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. Rare "Caolina" ceramic vase. Modernist design.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers.
Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase.
Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) for Rörstrand, Sweden....
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$352 Sale Price
20% Off
Blue Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with blue glaze.
Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden. In production 1958-1962.
Good condition. Some spots in the glaze and some metal mar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Hans-Ange Jakobsson Glass And Brass Lamp
Located in Doraville, GA
DESCRIPTION
A lamp / lantern designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by his own company, Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB sometime in the 1970’s. The candlestick mechanism is solid brass...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Great Bear Candelabra by Piet Hein
By Piet Hein
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Piet Hein candelabra in brushed steel. Known as either “Big Dipper” or “The Great Bear”, it was designed by Hein during his time in Argentina to...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Åke Holm, Swedish ceramicist. Large ceramic dish with motif of Don Quixote.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers.
Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase.
Åke Holm, Swedish ceramicist.
Large unique ceram...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$480 Sale Price
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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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Danish Modern Porcelain Vase by Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant and petite porcelain bud vase designed by renowned Danish ceramicist, Bjorn Wiinblad, for Rosenthal studio-line Germany.
Vase itself has a modernist, curvaceous form with Wi...
Category
1970s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Helene Tynell / FOREST / Riihimaen Lasi
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Helena Tynell is a Finnish female designer.
After graduating from the Central School of Arts and Crafts in Helsinki in 1943, she began her career as a designer at TAITO as an assista...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Group of 12 candlestick - "Tulip" Pierre Forsell - Skultuna
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of 12 candlesticks by Pierre Forsell, designed and produced at Skultuna in 1980s. The candlesticks comes in three heights, four of each 19.5cm, 21 cm and 23 cm tall. They are all in very good condition excerpt from some minor scratches and some minor marks because of oxidation. The half of the groups are stamped as the photo shows the rest is unmarked.
Pierre Forsell worked for several years at Skultuna Brassworks, where he created some of his most iconic designs. His brass products...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden. Large ceramic bowl. Mid-20th C.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl Harry Stålhane (1920-1990) for Rörstrand, Sweden.
Large ceramic bowl. Glazed in green-brown shades.
Mid-20th century.
Marked.
In excellent condition.
First factory quality.
Dime...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$288 Sale Price
20% Off
Søholm Stentøj, Vase, Stoneware, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A grey and blue-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Søholm Stentøj, Denmark, 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Rare Bowl by Sigvard Nilsson, Söwe Konst. Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare bowl designed and made by Sigvard Nilsson, Söwe konst. Made during the 1950s Made from solid teak and sculpted by hand. Very good vintage condition with...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
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
Expertly Restored - Norwegian Modern Rosewood Waste Basket by Einar Barnes
By Einar Barnes , P.S. Heggen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Rosewood
Otto Brauer for Holmegaard, Four Large Bottles in Mouth-Blown Art Glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Otto Brauer for Holmegaard.
Four large vases / bottles in mouth-blown art glass with balls.
Mid-20th century.
Largest measures: 38.5 x 12 cm (incl. Ball).
In excellent condition.
S...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$2,560 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Herman Kähler, Urn, Glazed Earthenware, Denmark, c. 1910
Located in High Point, NC
A blue, orange and green-glazed earthenware urn, designed and produced by Herman Kähler, Denmark, c. 1910.
Category
1910s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
1950s Scandinavian Teak Arctic Polar Bear Figure Sculpture Cabin Modern Danish
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful uncommon 1950s design from Denmark of an arctic polar bear. Ink stamped, with remnants of paper label. Unknown artist.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
$2,000 Sale Price
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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
Pollo Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Porcelin Pollo Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Line.
Category
1970s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Ceramic vase in a rare form. 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand.
Ceramic vase in a rare form with brownish-green tones.
From the 1960s.
Marked.
In excellent condition.
Second factory quality.
Dimensions: H 8.5 cm...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$160 Sale Price
20% Off
Isak Isaksson Large Blue Ceramic Vase, Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large lovely blue vase with a stunning crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 17.5 cm (7") tall and about 16.5 cm (6.6") wide and it is in excellent con...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Iron, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A iron candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dramatic oxidation.
Dimensions: 13” H x 7.5” diameter
3 Sockets
Holds .8” diameter candles
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Swedish Modern Veckla bowl by Stig Lindberg Gustavsberg 1950s
Located in Boden, SE
"Veckla" vase designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. Stig Lindberg designed the series in 1950, the series was composed of 12 bowls and vases with sculptural free form shapes. Th...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Palshus Low Round Bowl Dish with Dark Blue Glaze, Danish Modern Ceramic 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Low ceramic bowl by the acknowledged Danish ceramic workshop Palshus. It is designed by Per Linnemann-Schmidt and made in the 1960s or early 1970s.
The bowl is made from chamotte cl...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage 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
Scandinavian Modern Cut Crystal Vase, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A cut crystal torpedo shaped vase presumably from either Kosta Boda or Orrefors. It features diffrent techniques most prominent the mix of vertical ribbings and geometric patterns. I...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
$221 Sale Price
25% Off
Stoneware Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and rare stoneware bowl with amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Excellent condition. Incised signature 'G.N.' and makers mark 'R' ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Upsala Ekeby, Candlestick, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
An green-glazed earthenware candlestick designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions: 3” H x 3.5” diameter
Holds .75” diameter candles
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Ceramic Sculpture "Malin", Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Sweden 1961
Located in St Ouen, FR
Charming ceramic subject from the naive and warm world of Lisa Larson.
In perfect original condition, the piece is signed on both feet of the sculpture.
Lisa Larson - b.1931 d.2024 ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Turned Birch Bowl, ca 18-19th century
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Turned Birch Bowl, ca 18-19th century
Beautiful bowl with a silky smooth surface and deep patina on inside, with some bark still remaining.
Made from birch wood.
Height: 1...
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch
1960s Solid Teak Bowl Scandinavian Modern
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak bowl
Solid wood.
Unmarked
4 h x 12 Diameter
Preowned vintage
Refer to images for condition
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
MCM Glass Hurricane Lamp in Box by Dansk
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM glass hurricane lamp in original box by Dansk, circa 1970s. The lamp is in excellent condition with chips or cracks and measures 6"D x 10"H. ...
Category
20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Purple Sommerso Glass Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Strömbergshyttan Sweden, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Purple Sommerso Glass Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Strömbergshyttan Sweden, 1960s.
Beautiful hand blown Swedish Mid-Century Modern small vase ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Large Olle Alberius for Rörstrand "Kurbits" Centerpiece Bowl, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish Mid-Century Modern handmade and hand-decorated centerpiece bowl in rustic chamotte clay by Swedish designer Olle Alberius (1926-1993). The decorations are inspired by the tra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
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
Scandinatian Modern Brutalist Iittala Aslak Vessel Tapio Wirkkala Finland 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Tapio Wirkkala designed the ASLAK heavy Glass Bowl/Ashtray and was produced by Iittala in the 1970s. This one designed with a map of Europe prominently displayed, in relief on the ba...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Otto Brauer for Holmegaard. Bottle in red mouth-blown art glass with white ball.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Otto Brauer for Holmegaard.
Vase / bottle in red mouth-blown art glass with white ball. 1960's.
Measures: 32.5 x 9.5 cm (incl. Ball).
In perfect condition.
Label.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Group of 6 Black Vases Ceramic, Rörstrand - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Scandinavian
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of six vases with stunning black and brown harfur glazes designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the 1950s. The vases are between 10.5 - 35 cm high and in excellent ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Stoneware Vase, Brown, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 33 cm high and it is in very good condition except from some scratching marks below (see photo) therefore it is marke...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Awake Snipe Beak Bird Teak Sculpture by Svend-Aage Holm-Sørensen for Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
Charming teak birds with beaks and great personality. Manufactured in Denmark and designed by the internationally renowned designer, Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen, who was particularly famous for his lamp designs in the 1950s. Beak Birds...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak, Teak
Gray Speckled Ceramic Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely gray speckled dish with a stunning glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand The bowl is 19 x 14 cm (7.6" x 5.6") in diameter. It is in excellent condition except f...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Rörstrand Stoneware Centerpiece Bowl, 1974
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish midcentury modern earthcolored stoneware bowl designed by the Drejargruppen collective for Rörstrand in 1974. Specifically designed and handmade by ceramic artist and porcela...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery, Clay
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.