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
Bronze Art Deco Vase by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze vase with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s.
Great condition, but with an inscription (pictured).
Sta...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Original Danish Kay Bojesen Toy Wagon "Family Trip", Colorful Beech Wood, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Kay Bojesen´s "Family Trip" is one of his most loved wooden toy designs.
This set is original vintage. It consists of wagon and 4 family members: mother, father and two children.
...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Beech, Paint
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
Modernist Brass Vase by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful six sphered crown vase by Pierre Forssell, made of solid brass. Can be used as a flower vase or viewed as a sculpture.
Pierre Forssell was an acclaimed industrial designer...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Painted Iron, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron candlelabra, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1975
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1975.
Great condition. Slightly obliq...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Art Deco / Swedish Grace.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, with a few light scratches.
Stamped 'BRO...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Trio of Danish Modern Brass Candlesticks, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A trio of solid brass candlesticks manufactured in Denmark during the 1970s. The candlesticks are to be fitted with regular sixed candles. They have not been polished recently and di...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$333 Sale Price / set
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Hand painted "Apple" jar by Josef Frank for Svenskt tenn
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare lidded jar in the shape of an apple designed by Josef Frank. Produced by Firma Svenskt Tenn during the 1950s. Made from Aluminum with hand painted decor. Very good vintage condi...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Miniature stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg in a plump apple form. Vibrant blue hare’s fur glaze.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his stoneware vases and vess...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
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
Danish Brass Satin Glass Two-Light Table Lamp Desk Lamp, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Scandinavian brass two-light table or desk Lamp designed and produced in Denmark in the 1960s. Clean lines and organic design from the Scandinavian Modern period with satin finish gl...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$1,697 Sale Price
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Kristian Solmer Vedel Family of Oak Birds, circa 2006
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Kristian Solmer Vedel Family of Oak Birds, circa 2006.
Measures:
Large: 4.88" Deep x 4" Wide x 4" Tall
Medium: 4.38" Deep x 2.75" Wide x 4.75" Tall
S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
$156 Sale Price
20% Off
Lauritz Hjorth, Vase, Stoneware, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Lauritz Hjorth, Denmark, c. 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Pierre Forssell Brass Vase Stamped 1978 Produced by hand in Skultuna Sweden
Located in Forest, BE
This vase was hand crafted in 1978 at the Skultuna studio were Pierre Forssell was working with he's assistant. The vase is made of a brass tube where a brass curved crown was delica...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge in a conical form with a wide brim. Decorated with fish in different sizes, chasing each other, surrounded by bubbles. Lovely atten...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Rare "Martha" Crown Princess of Norway Vase
Located in Skien, NO
RARE Vintage commemorative vase from the 1950s featuring a portrait of "Martha" - Crown Princess of Norway in the middle.
Märtha av Norge (1901-1954) was Crown Princess of Norway fr...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Berndt Friberg, Large Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A large blue-glazed vase designed by Berndt Friberg and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen. Vase of stoneware in shades of grey and brown
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers.
Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase.
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen.
Unique vase ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
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
Set of Two Signed Scandinavian Modern Walnut Decorative Lidded Jars / Canisters
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exquisite handmade canisters/lidded jars in solid walnut (Scandinavia, ca. 1960s).
Beautiful grain, modernist form, and rich teak color.
Excellent, vintage condition with only light ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
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
Upsala Ekeby, Urn, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable blue-glazed earthenware urn designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Candle Sticks in Brass by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, 1950s
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Hägersten, SE
Candlesticks designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard. produced by Dansk designs in Denmark during the 1950s. Made from solid polished brass. Good vintage condition with light age related ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
White 'Carrara' Footed Bowl by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 'Swedish Modern' stoneware footed bowl with white 'Carrara' glaze.
Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition.
Stamped 'Gustavsberg / CARRAR...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Arthur Percy Midcentury Swedish Modern Art Glass Vase for Gullaskruf
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Large and impressive hand blown bulb vase by Arthur Percy and made in Sweden by Gullaskruf. This vase is almost 20" high and a beautiful teal color.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Modern Blue Glazed Stoneware Vase, Søholm Stentøj, 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Handcrafted in the mid-20th century, this exquisite stoneware vase bear the distinctive mark of Søholm Stentøj. Produced by the renowned Danish company Soholm Stentoj on the pictures...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1965
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware bowl with amazing hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden.
Excellent condition. Incised signatur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Swedish hand made birch burl wood bowl, 1960-70s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Large hand made birch burl wood bowl. Hand made by Swedish craftsman around the 1960-70s. Large size with beautiful wood pattern and skillfully executed. Very good condition with lig...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch, Burl
Floor Vase in Ceramic by Arthur Andersson, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Floor Vase in Ceramic by Arthur Andersson, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Ceramic
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by Wallåkra in Sweden
Dimensions (W x D x H): 2...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with handle.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Great condition. Incised signature "G.N." and Rörstrands three crowns.
Gunnar Ny...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Midcentury "Relief" Jar by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful “Relief” jar by Wilhelm Kåge, made in white, unglazed “Carrara” stoneware. Clean form with ornaments of twigs on the sides and lid.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Danish Modern Whimsical Ceramic Lion Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
A whimsical ceramic lion vase in the style of Lisa Larson can be hung on the wall in great condition with no chips or cracks.
Category
20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Swedish Mid Century Decorative Bronze Vase by GAB Sweden produced 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish mid century bronze vase by GAB - Guldsmedsaktiobolaget produced in the 1930s. In good original condition with beautiful patina. Stamped and numbered.
Dimensions: H: 17...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Green And Beige-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and green, glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed fluted earthenware vase, designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Lidded Pewter Box by Edvin Ollers, Sweden, 1930s. Svenskt Tenn. Art Deco.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful tea caddy in pewter, with amazing patina.
Designed by Edvin Ollers and made by Schreuder & Olsson in Stockholm, Sweden, 1937.
Great condition, with only a few light scr...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, 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
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Porcelain Bowl by Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg, Arabia
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two Scandinavian Modern rice grain porcelain bowl by Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg for Arabia in Finland.
A delicate "rice grain" porcelain bowl designed by the Finnish artist Friedl Holz...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Yellow Vase Faience, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsbergs Studio - Mid-20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsbergs Studio in Stockholm, it is 13.5 cm (5.4") high and 10 cm (4"). It´s in mint condition. This vase is painted by the faience...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Einar Barnes for P.S. Heggen Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Trash Can Wastebasket
By Einar Barnes , P.S. Heggen
Located in Ferndale, MI
Beautifully grained rosewood trash can. Designed in Norway by Einar Barnes for P.S. Hegen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vicke Lindstrand, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1946
Located in High Point, NC
A white-glazed earthenware vase designed by Vicke Lindstrand and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1946.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Gerda Strömberg, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass vase attributed to Gerda Strömberg for Eda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1929.
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Blue Glass Tray by Erik Höglund, Boda, Sweden
By Erik Höglund, Boda
Located in Goteborg, SE
Large hand blown glass tray by Erik Höglund, made at Boda glassworks. The tray is typical for Höglund's rustic style, with irregular bubbles in t...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Ewald Dahlskog, Large Turquoise Art Deco Floor Vase, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large turquoise floor vase designed by Ewald Dahlskog at Bo Fajans in Gefle in the 1930s. The vase is 52 cm high.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Polar Bear Sculpture by Oscar Hartung for Ego Stengods 1970
By Ego Stengods
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Fantastic Polar Bear made of stoneware designed by Oscar Hartung for Ego Stengods in the 70s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
$143 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely stoneware bowl by Berndt Friberg. Delicate, undulating edge. Caramel colored hare’s fur glaze, darker at the base, light at the top.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Arne Bang (1901-1983), Denmark. Bowl in glazed ceramics with the grooved body
Located in København, Copenhagen
Arne Bang (1901-1983), Denmark.
Bowl in glazed ceramics modelled with the grooved body.
Model number 122.
Beautiful glaze in light brown shades.
1940s / 50s.
Measures: 22 x 10.5 ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1940's Argenta Stoneware Plate by Wilhelm Kåge
Located in New York, NY
1940's Argenta stoneware plate with female siluett decor by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. The now iconic Argenta stoneware collection with its green gl...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Tiny Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and tiny miniature stoneware bowl with amazing yellow-green glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s.
Great con...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Two Scandinavian Modern Vases "Topas" by Ewald Dahlskog for Bo Fajans
Located in Stockholm, SE
Measures: större: 16. x 13.5
mindre 12 x 10,5.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
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
Ewald Dahlskog, Green "Lava" Art Deco Globose Vase, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A globose vase designed by Ewald Dahlskog at Bo Fajans in Gefle in the 1930s with the beautiful "Lava"-glaze. This vases was first presented at the Stockholm exhibition in 1930, that...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Armillary Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
This figural armillary of Atlas, constructed of metal with a copper numeric banding, hails from Sweden. Original matte black finish and mounted on a well-proportioned custom wooden pedestal also painted in black lacquer. It is missing one strip of numbers on the inside ring but makes a beautiful over-sized sculpture for a variety of decor styles.
Please note the listing is for the sculpture only. The antique white pedestal...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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
Carl-Harry Stalhane / VASE / Rorstrand / 1950s
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
A work by Carl-Harry Stalhåne, who led Rorstrand's golden age in the 1950s alongside Gunnar Nylund and worked as a designer and art director.
After his first exhibition in 1948, he s...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Pewter Jar by Sylvia Stave
By Sylvia Stave
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful pewter jar by Sylvia Stave, in a smooth, round design with decorative stripes. Adorned with a stylized tulip on the top.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Small Amber Colored Glass Bowl by Tauno Wirkkala for Humppila, Finland 1970s
By Humppila 1
Located in Barcelona, ES
Clear & amber colored glass bowl, designed by Tauno Wirkkala for Humppila, Finland 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
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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