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
Danish Modernist Silver Plate Ashtray or Incense Burner by Carl Cohr, 1950s
By Carl M. Cohr
Located in San Diego, CA
Egg-shaped silver plated brass ashtray or incense burner. Titled The Smile, it was designed and manufactured by Carl Cohr in Fredericia Denmark. Stamped Cohr, Denmark, 1950s.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Clematis Patternd 1920s Danish 20 cm Matte Glazed Ceramic Vase by Herman Kähler
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the 1920s Danish 20 cm high ceramic vase by Herman Kähler.
It comes with a baluster shaped body. It has a matte surface with parts of glossiness. A beautiful cow horn glazed...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Stavangerflint Hand-Painted Norwegian Decorative Dish, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Square shaped multicolored decorative vide poche designed by Inger Waage (1923-1995) for Stavangerflint in the late 1950s-early 1960s. Three human figures stand smiling with colorful, patterned clothes...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Midcentury Wall Clock by Arne Jacobsen Model Roman
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Clock by Arne Jacobsen model Roma with Quartz clockwork.
Arne Jacobsen for Rosendahl. Steel wall clock wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
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
Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful earthenware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, during the 1940s.
Good size with seascape motive. Off white glaze with a hint of yellow.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
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
Organic Modern Danish Ikebana Minimalist Candle Holder Vase, 1980s
By Aage Würtz
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large round decorative chalk white matte glazed handmade Danish organic modern ikebana vase by ceramic artist Aage Würtz. Hand-crafted Japanese inspired item that functions for both ...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Swedish Wood Bowl circa 1830
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Wood Bowl circa 1830
With a grey smooth patina that only can be created over time.
Residues from original paint.
Owner's mark 'EB' engraved...
Category
1830s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch
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 10 cm (4") high and about 6 cm (2.4") in diameter. It has a beautiful blue glaze, it is marked as...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Awake Snipe Beak Bird Oak 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Blue Ceramic Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely blue bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 18,5 cm in diameter. It is in excellent condition but marked as 2nd quality.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is one...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Footed Oval Bronze Bowl by Gross & Christensen, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A rare and beautiful art deco bronze bowl with amazing decor and patina.
Made by Gross & Christensen in Denmark, 1930s.
Great condition, only a few...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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. Two inscriptions to the base.
Sta...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Bowl. Thorkild Olsen, Denmark, 1962.
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed bowl with gilded banding on the base.
Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYAL COPENHAGEN. Made in D...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Centerpiece candelabra by Karl-Erik Stenberg, pine with 12 candleholders, 1970s
Located in Forserum, SE
A magnificent, large modernist table centerpiece in the form of a pinewood candelabra, featuring twelve glass candleholders secured by brass rings. It can accommodate tea lights, pil...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Stonewear Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1950's
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern stonewear vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1950's.
Signed with makers mark.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent wi...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful, tall stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in an elegant, sleek form. Glazed a striking aquamarine color.
Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceramicists and designe...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Danish Modernist Candlesticks in Patinated Brass, 1960s, Set of 3
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A trio of brass candlesticks manufactured in Denmark during the 1960s. The candlesticks are to be fitted with regular sixed candles. They have not been polished recently and display ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Josef Frank, Candelabra, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic brass candelabra designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1940s.
Holds .75” diameter candles
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern 24 Carat Gold Plated Chimney Candleholders
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of 3 danish modern chimney shaped candleholders. Made from 24 carat gold plated brass. they can be installed with either tea lights (one side) or c...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate
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: 4.75” H x 4.75” W x 5.5” D
Diameter of Opening: .75”
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg in a tall, curved form. Beautiful sky blue nuances of hare’s fur glaze.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his stoneware vases an...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
GAB, Small Candlesticks, Pewter, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of small pewter candlesticks designed and produced by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Holds 0.4” diameter candles
”P9 GAB TENN” stamp on bottom
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Edgar Böckman, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chamotte stoneware vase by Edgar Böckman in a smooth, round form. Partially unglazed, white glaze in the embossed vertical stripes.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
1970s Tapio Wirkkala Vase Art Glass Iittala Finland
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1970s Scandinavian Iittala Crystal Vase Art Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Finland
IIttala Pinus Pattern Glass Ice Vase.
6.5 x 4.5 x 4 d
Preowned vi...
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Eva Jancke-Björk, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and beige-glazed ceramic vase designed by Eva Jancke-Björk and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Stunning Green Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase with a stunning green glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand of model Granola, the vase is 14 cm (5.6") high and 9 cm (3.6") in diameter. It is in excellent condition an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
A pair of large bronze vases by GAB
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of large Swedish Grace bronze vases, probably designed by Jacob Ängman. Produced by GAB, Sweden , Circa 1930th.
Brown-green patinated bronze, bulbous shape with handles and ho...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Danish Oak Desk Office Organizer with Shelves
Located in New York, NY
A Danish modern, Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern style, blonde oak wood desk, office, library, etc., organizer with book space and paper/mail/letter tray holder shelf areas, by Pedersen & Hansen, circa late-20th century, Denmark. Three (3) horizontal and three (3) vertical storage...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Kähler Ceramic Vase C. 1930
Located in Kastrup, DK
Kähler ceramic vase.
Polychrome matt glaze with leaf work on a yellow base.
Signed: HÄK (Herman A. Kähler).
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Nittsjö, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions: 7” H x 4” diameter
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Fair condition, a lot of scratches to the patination.
Stamped 'BRONS' and ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian Modern Squared & Fluted Brass Vase By Gunnar Ander for Ystad-Metall
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This mid-century vase, designed by Gunnar Ander for Ystad-Metall, exemplifies Scandinavian Modern design from the 1960s. Made of brass, the vase features a distinctive squared and conical shape, resting on a circular base. The design is enhanced by three vertical flutes on each side, adding subtle detail to its clean lines.
Handcrafted in Ystad, Sweden, it bears the engraved markings "Ystad-Metall" and "MADE IN SWEDEN" on the underside, confirming its authenticity. This vase is a fine representation of the craftsmanship and aesthetic principles of its time.
ABOUT GUNNAR ANDER
Gunnar Ander (1908–1976) was a Swedish designer known for his artistic talent and significant contributions to Scandinavian design. Born in Lidköping, Ander showed early promise, illustrating for a local newspaper as a teenager before studying at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Stockholm.
In the late 1940s or early 1950s, he joined Ystad-Metall, where he created some of the company’s most iconic designs, particularly his brass candle holders, which remain highly sought after today. Ander also worked for Lindshammar Glassworks and was a key designer at Scandia Present...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Vintage Stoneware Vase by Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Small stoneware vase by Ewald Dahlskog, in a globe form with embossed stripes. Glazed green with black streaks. This signature design by Dahlskog was first introduced at the Stockholm Exhibition...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Danish Olive Green Ceramic Graphic Stripe Dish, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Seafoam light olive green vide-poche dish with one unglazed stripe across the middle. Manufactured by Bjergård Keramik in the 1970s. Stamped under base.
Beautiful vintage condition. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
Blue Stoneware Vase from Nordlys Series by Maria Philippi for Søholm, 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This is a vase with beautiful blue glaze from the series Nordlys (Northern Light in danish) designed by Maria Philippi for Søholm Ceramics. The name Northern Light comes from the gla...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Art Deco Lidded Bronze Box by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful lidded bronze box with amazing patina. Art Deco / Swedish Grace.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, with only some light scratches.
St...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Art Deco Vase by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze vase with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s.
Great condition.
Stamped 'BRONS', model number and signature 'Sune Bäcks...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Stoneware "Argenta" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Stoneware Argenta vase by Wilhelm Kåge with silver decor of fish chasing each other across the body. Lovely attention to every detail, scales and bubbles. Green stoneware with beauti...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Brown Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown ceramic vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 23 cm (9.2") high and 13 cm (5.2") in diameter. It´s in excellent condition except from a minor glazing probl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Cobalt blue glass vide-poche by Willy Johansson for Hadeland, Norway, 1970s
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful empty-pocket, trinket dish or ashtray designed by Willy Johansson for Hadeland Glassverk, Norway, from the 1970s.
Crystal glass.
Part of the Nautilus serie, its blue cobalt...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Kosta Boda tray in art glass
By Kosta Boda
Located in Esbjerg, DK
tray in art glass.
Made by Kosta Boda.
Signed.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
1950s Michael Andersen Spiral Decor Vide-Poche, Denmark
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hand-thrown Danish midcentury modern stoneware vide-poche bowl. Shiny light blue and sandy yellow glaze over spiral relief decor in the center and clear glaze on the sides over the d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery, Clay
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, White Plastic Wall Clock, 1960s-1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. White plastic wall clock. Dial with Roman numerals. Clockwork quartz, 1960s-1970s.
Measures: Diameter 40 cm.
In very good condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
Arne Bang, Vase, Stoneware, Denmark, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1930s.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
GAB, Vase, Bronze, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A bronze vase designed and produced by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Blue Stoneware Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Rubus
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful vase in the Rubus-serie designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 17.5 cm high and in mint condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Bengt Orup Johansfors, Art Glass Vase, Designed in the 1950s-1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bengt Orup, Johansfors. Art glass vase.
Designed in the 1950s-1960s.
Measures: Height 25 cm., diameter 7 cm.
In perfect condition.
Signed.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Vintage "Antikva" Bud Vase by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage "Antikva" bud vase by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda, circa 1970s. The vase is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 3.5"D x 6.5"H and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Joseph Simon Danish Stoneware Bowl in Coffee Glaze for Søholm, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Handmade stoneware bowl. Decorated with coffee glaze featuring relief patterns of spirals and squares. Designed by ceramist Joseph Simon and made at Søholm in Denmark between 1967-69...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Kaj Franck Blown Glass Rooster Bottle for Nuutajärvi 1963
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful mould-blown glass decanter by the renowned designer Kaj Franck. This object has a distinctive cock stopper on the top, but can be used with or without. This particular series of decanters by Kaj Franck was manufactured for a limited time only, from 1955-1968. This beautiful and rare piece is signed Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi notsjö -63, and is really something exceptional to own or collect.
Kaj Franck (1911-1989) was the artistic director of the Arabia ceramics company. He was one of the leading figures of Finnish design and an influential figure in design and applied arts between 1940-1980. His leading role and influence on Finnish design is celebrated with one of the most prestigious awards named after him (The Kaj Franck Award) .
We have a few more items by Kaj Franck on our selection on 1stdibs. The Kremlin bells...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
A pair of Swedish / Scandinavian Modern candle holders, in pewter, by GAB 1962
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of timeless, stylish pewter candlesticks by Guldaktiebolaget / GAB Tenn, Sweden 1962 (M9).
True estetic of Swedish Modern with its beautiful strict design, works in most roo...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Large Brown Stoneware Bowl by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia, Finland, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware bowl with amazing glaze.
Made by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia, Finland, 1960s
Great condition.
Incised signature 'AH' and 'ARABIA'.
Annikki Hovisaari (1918–20...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Swedish "Dug out Barrel"/Laggkärl dated 1783
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish "Dug out Barrel"/Laggkärl dated 1783
Made from a single solid dugout pine tree trunk with a attatched bottom, perfect as a planter.
Height: 51 cm/20 inch
Diameter: 26 cm/10...
Category
1780s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
1929 Pewter and Brass candelabras attributed to Sylvia Stave
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 1929 Pewter and Brass candelabras attributed to Sylvia Stave for CG Hallberg, Sweden. Age appropriate wear with small engravings at the foot.
Dimensions: H 8 in. x W 11 in...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Pewter
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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