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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
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

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...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

Upsala Ekeby, Dish, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
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...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Extremely Rare Hand Carved Wooden Mould for Alvar Aalto Vase Model 3032, 1940s
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 ...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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

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

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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

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...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

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

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

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.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

1930 Pewter bowl 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...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Brass, Pewter

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.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

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.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

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

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

Midcentury Gerd Hiort Petersen Blue Ceramic Floor Vase for Søholm, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large vase/floor vase executed in light blue main glaze and decorated with geometric patterns in a darker blue. It is a unique piece. Hand-signed and hand-decorated by the Danish ceramist Gerd Hiort...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Rare candelabra in brass by Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall
Located in Genarp, SE
A rare brass candelabra designed by Gunnar Ander manufactured by Ystad-Metall, Sweden, c. 1950s
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
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...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

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.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown 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

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 ...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

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...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Gunnar Ander for Elme Glasbruk, Group of 8 Glass Vases, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Skanninge, SE
A wonderful modernist set of eight 1960s glass vases. In four different colours and 7 different heights, these really make a strong impression standing on a piece of furniture! Size, tallest 50cm (19.7in), shortest 14cm (5.5in). The colours are, green, blue, purple and orange/yellowish. One vase with an old "Elme" manufacturer label. Gunnar Ander (1908 - 1976) A Swedish designer and architect. His design achievement covers a wide area. He was hired by Erik Hovhammar on Lindshammars Glasbruk to develop a new design profile to differentiate them from the competition. He also worked at Elme Glasbruk...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

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

Blue Ceramic Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A blue vase with a lovely glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 24,5 cm (9.8) high. It´s in excellent condition except from some minor marks in the glaze and marked as 1...
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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

Just Andersen, Vase, Disko Metal, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A disko metal vase designed and produced by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s.
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

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
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Erik Höglund, Bowl, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
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

1960s Sensational Scandinavian Blue Plate Enamel on Aluminum Norway
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Sensational Blue Plate Enamel on Aluminum Scandinavian Modern unmarked attributed style emalox and eloxsoren .75 h x 7.25 diameter Preowned vintage unrestored Refer to images f...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel

Teak Serving Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage staved teak serving bowl designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Stamped "Dansk Designs Denmark IHQ" on bottom. Designer: Jens Quis...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Paul Kedelv for Flygsfors Coquille Crystal Vases
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....
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

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...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Large Axella Stentoj Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Balen, BE
Axella Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, Model 2705 A large and elegant mid-century ceramic centerpiece bowl by Axella, model 2705, known for its clean modernist form and warm, organic gla...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Arthur Percy, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed ceramic vase designed by Arthur Percy and produced by Gefle, Sweden, 1930s.
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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...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Anne Boysen 'Moonsetter' Light Sculpture and Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Anne Boysen 'Moonsetter' light sculpture and floor lamp for Louis Poulsen. New, current limited production in series of 100. The sculptural floor lamp in chrome-plated aluminium has a rotating disc that allows customisation of the reflection of the glare-free light emitted by the LED light source elegantly submerged in the frame. The disc rotates 360° around its own axis and is white on one side and reflective on the other. Tilted towards the white side, the light becomes soft and diffuse, whereas the opposite chrome side reflects the light panel directly for a completely different expression. The light is directed according to the position of the disc. The surroundings are mirrored in the frame...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Danish Kähler Large Ceramic Bowl Turquoise Beige Oxblood Red Glaze Brutalist
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Very rare large low bowl by Nils Kähler for the Danish ceramic workshop Kähler. It features a deep turquoise blue glaze, vivid as an ocean, and has a rim of beige glaze surrounded ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware Egg Sculpture Brown Speckled Glaze by Hans Hedberg Mid-Century Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Egg designed by the Swedish ceramicist Hans Hedberg, who lived and worked in Biot, France. This egg is 30 cm (12") high including the stand. It´s in excellent condition and it has a lovely . Hedberg worked with several famous artists, among Picasso, Léger and Matisse. It is signed and in very good condition, it has some minor white...
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1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking small stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in an appealing round form with a cylinder shaped neck. Creamy pale blue hare’s fur glaze. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Beautiful 1920s Ceramic Vase by Herman Kähler Denmark
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A baluster shaped vase with high glossy finish made in the 1920s by the famous Danish potterer Herman Kähler. The glazes shows a beautiful surrounding leaf-shaped decoration and it ...
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1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Isak Isaksson Green Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A green vase with a lovely crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 13 cm (5.2") tall and about 9 cm (3.6") wide and it is in excellent condition. This is a...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

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...
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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...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass

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

Materials

Earthenware

Art Deco Urn Flambé 1930s - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A ceramic urn designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 22.5 cm (9") high and in excellent condition. It is marked as the photo shows and it is marked as 1st quality, it has some...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Nils Kähler for Kähler, ceramic bowl on four low feet. Square shape.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Nils Kähler for Kähler, ceramic bowl on four low feet. Square shape. Glaze in earthy tones. Approximately 1970. Marked. In good condition, small insignificant chip on top rim. Dimens...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Pair of Brass Wall Candlesticks, Reflex by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Pair of “Reflex” wall candlesticks designed by Pierre Forssell during the late 1960s. Manufactured by Skultuna in Sweden. Made from polished brass. Vintage items in very good patina...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Knud Kyhn Royal Copenhagen Art Pottery, Porcelain Cleaning Sitting Rabbit, 1970s
Located in Andernach, DE
Absolutely adorable and stylish mid-century Danish Royal Copenhagen porcelain rabbit figurine by renowned artist Knud Kyhn (Danish, 1880-1969) and dating from around 1965-1975. The ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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. ...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Bronze Art Deco Vase by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s. Great condition, but with some scratches on the surface. Stamped 'BRONS', model n...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Vase in Brass - Skultuna, Sweden - Pierre Forsell 1983
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase in brass by Pierre Forsell, designed and produced at Skultuna in the 1983. This vase is 23 cm (9.2") tall and about 6 cm (2.4") in diameter and in excellent condition. Marked ...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Unic Rustic Vase by Danish Sejer Ceramic Studio Decorative Brutalist Style 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rustic mid-century Danish vase by Fridtjof Sejersen for Sejer Studio Ceramic. It´s made in the 1960's at his own studio workshop in Nr. Aaby on the Danish island Funen. Fridtjof Seje...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Serving Bowl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Serving bowl
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1950s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

Arabia Vase in Glazed Ceramics, Beautiful Glaze in Mustard Yellow Shades
Located in København, Copenhagen
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...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish 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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