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
Small danish Ceramic Dish Bowl Palshus Denmark Per & Annelise Linnemann-Schmidt
Located in Vorst, BE
Round ceramic vide-poche or low bowl in beige-brown earth tones.
Scandinavian Mid-Century 1960s, produced by Palshus (Denmark), founded by Per and his wife Annelise Linnemann-Schmi...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$262 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Brown Stoneware Floor Vase by Arthur Andersson, Wallåkra
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A large and magnificent Scandinavian modern brown salt-glazed stoneware vase by Arthur Andersson with horizontal patterns of zig zags and striations relief decor. Inside glazed. Insi...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Partially glazed stoneware dish by Danish ceramist
Located in DK
This partially glazed stoneware dish is by a Danish ceramist
The large stoneware dish/bowl is partially glazed.
It was made in Denmark ca. in the 1960s.
The dish is signed B. C. Arten
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Ander, Candelabra, Metal and Brass, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Ander
Located in High Point, NC
A lacquered metal and brass candelabra designed and produced by Gunnar Ander, Sweden, 1950s.
Holds .5" diameter candles.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, 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
Stig Lindberg Blue Ceramic Vase - Gustavsberg Studio - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A blue stoneware vase with a lovely har fur glaze designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg. The vase is 11 cm high and 11 cm in diameter. It is in excellent condition and marked as o...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
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
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
Brown Stoneware Vase by Swedish Ceramist Claes Thell, 1983
By Claes Thell
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Claes Thell, in the artist's studio, Höganäs, Sweden, 1983.
Signed Thell '83. Fair condition, it has a chip (pictured).
Clae...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Bronze Art Deco Candlestick by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
An Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze candelstick with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s.
Good condition, with some wear to the patination and light...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s. Green Celadon
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful fluted Art Deco vase with amazing celadon glaze.
Designed by Ewald Dahlskog for Bo Fajans (Bobergs Fajansfabrik), Sweden.
Excellent condition.
Impressed signature 'ED...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Faience Dish - Stig Lindberg - Gustavsberg Studio - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large dish in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg Studio, it´s 30 x 19,5 cm (12" x 7.8"). It´s in excellent condition except from a minor un-glazed spot from the produ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Large Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Vase, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Royal Copenhagen
Large Royal Copenhagen porcelain vase in terra cotta and grey crackle glaze with gold decor.
With marks underneath, Denmark, 1950s
Measures: 9.5 height x 8.5 diam...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1969
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, 1969.
Great condition.
Incised signa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Rörstrand, square ceramic dish from the "Harlekin" series. 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rörstrand, square ceramic dish from the "Harlekin" series.
Produced in the 1960s.
Marked with the manufacturer's mark.
First factory quality.
In perfect condition.
Measures: D 16.7 c...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$160 Sale Price
20% Off
Börne Augustsson, Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic blown green glass vase designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Swedish Mid-century Glass Vase by Emmaboda
Located in New York, NY
Charming Swedish Mid-Century Glass Vase by Emmaboda glass manufacturer. Beautiful wavy details on the handles with a round bottom, produced around the 1930s with original label showi...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Pair of Cast Iron Urns by Olof Hult Scandinavian Modern
By Olof Hult
Located in Copenhagen, DK
OLOF HULT - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN
Trädgårdsurnor "Mikrokosmos" by Olof Hult, Sweden.
Cast iron with natural patina.
Model exhibited at The International Exposition of Modern Indus...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Space Age Modern iittala Lokerovati White Serving Plate Kaj Frank Arabia Finland
Located in Miami, FL
Fin Design Mid Century Modern platter created in 1957 by Kaj Franck (1911-1989) the Origami design for Arabia (now owned by iitala) platter is timeless with its slick and geometric S...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
HOLMGREN ILLUMS BOLIGHUS. cast Iron candle holder 1960s Denmark
Located in Den Haag, NL
HOLMGREN ILLUMS BOLIGHUS. A cast iron candle holder. The way they make the cast iron, gives them a structure on the surface. It looks very basic, natural and strong. They are really...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
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
Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Sculpture, 1980’s
By Kjell Engman
Located in Delft, NL
Unique piece by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda. In mint condition. Abstract glass art.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Midcentury Stoneware Platter by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful stoneware platter by Carl-Harry Stålhane, in wide, round form with an undulating edge. Dusty dark blue glaze with a pattern of yellow “Mimosa” flecks that give a golden exp...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Baca Flask Vase Black Yellow, Danish 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
One of the more rare to find vases from Royal Copenhagen "Baca" series. The decor is designed by Nils Thorsson in the 1960s and this vase was manufactured in the period from 1969 to ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Berndt Friberg, Eggshaped Stoneware Vase, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1965
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful eggshaped stoneware vase with amazing hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1965.
Great condition.
Inci...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
1950's Danish Handblown Glass Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
1950´s Danish handblown glass drop vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard.
The vase is ingraved with Per Lütkens signature, year of production (1958) and the Holmegaard name.
Danish gl...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Vintage Leaf Shaped Serving Dish Faience, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsbergs Studio
Located in Stockholm, SE
A serving dish in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsbergs Studio in Stockholm, it is 31.5 x 10.5 cm (12.6" x 4.2") in diameter. It´s in excellent condition. This vase is pa...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Red Devil Triangular Glass Vase by Christer Sjögren for Lindshammar
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Mold blown scandinavian modern red devil triangular glass vase by Christer Sjögren for Lindshammar 1960s. He developed the special tec...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair Mid-Century Candlesticks in Brass by Gunnar Ander Ystad Metall Sweden
Located in Vorst, BE
Pair of Swedish Modernist candle-sticks, designed by Gunnar Ander. Produced by Ystad-Metall, located in the town of Ystad in Sweden.
Entirely made of brass, this playful design is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$380 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Erik Mornils, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase designed by Erik Mornils and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions: 7.625” H x 7.25” diameter
Diameter of opening: 3”
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Large Blue Bubble Glass Vase attributed to Helena Tynell by Jachmann, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very good condition. Very huge and heavy. Very rare.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Danish Brass Candleholders by Jens Quistgaard, 1960s. Set of 2.
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Danish Brass Candleholders by Jens Quistgaard, 1960s. Set of 2.
Danish Mid-Century Modern candle holders in solid cast brass designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Gunnar Ander, Four Candle Holders, Brass & Glass, Ystad Metall, Swedish Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare set of four candle holders, one for three candles (total for six candles). Delicate shape, still stabile, a decorative set for thin candles. Designed by Gunnar Ander for Ystad...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
*good vintage condition
Dimensions: 7” H x 9.5” diameter
Diameter of opening: 3.75”
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
1960s Light Blue Scandinavian Modern Art Glass Bud Vase
By Kosta Boda
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Light blue Scandinavian Modern Art Glass bud vase.
Unmarked
Measures: 6.75 tall x 3.5 diameter
Preowned vintage condition.
See images prov...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Set of Two Danish Organic Modern Ceramic Vases, Würtz, 1980s
By Aage Würtz
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of two Danish modernist vases with soft, organic shapes and muted colors designed by acclaimed ceramic artist Aage Würtz in the 1980s. The father-son duo KH Würtz is one of Denma...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
$520 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
Large Swedish Grace Brass Vase by Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant patinated bronze vase. Called 'Kungavasen' (The Kings Vase).
Art deco / Swedish Grace.
Made by Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, 1930s.
Good condition. Some wear to the patina...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Very Large Ceramic Wall Bowl Platter, Graphic Decor, Organic Colors, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Very large, stunning Nordic decorative hanging wall plate / centerpiece / bowl in muted earth tones. Peanut brown matte glaze with navy ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Clay
Midcentury Cream White Ceramic Vase, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Cream white midcentury modern vase manufactured in Denmark in the 1960s. Stamped under base. Beautiful vintage condition.
Denmark, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Clay
Pair of Gunnar Ander Candelabras for Ystad Metall, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of Gunnar Ander candelabras in metal with bronze tops. Manufactured by Ystad Metall. 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Bronze
$280 Sale Price / set
60% Off
Sculpture Brown & Yellow Speckled Egg in Ceramics by Hans Hedberg, Biot, France
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Egg designed by the Swedish ceramicist Hans Hedberg, who lived and worked in Biot, France. This egg is 25 cm (10") high including the stand. It do have a lovely brown and yellow colo...
Category
1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Green & Black Art Deco Vase, Upsala Ekeby Ostergren, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful black and green ceramic vase with yellow handles in a classic Art Deco shape, the vase is designed at Upsala Ekeby between 1932-1938. It is 16 cm (6.4") tall and about 14...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Gabriel Keramik, Vase, White Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, C. 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A white, glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Gabriel Keramik, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Ellen Malmer for Royal Copenhagen. Square "Baca" vase in earthenware.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ellen Malmer for Royal Copenhagen.
Square "Baca" vase in earthenware. Glaze in blue tones on a light base.
Model: 661/3455
Date: 1969-1974.
Marked.
First factory quality.
In perfect ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
$240 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Candelabra in Brass & Metal Gunnar Ander Ystad Metall Sweden
Located in Vorst, BE
Swedish Modernist candle holder by Gunnar Ander. Produced by Ystad-Metall, located in the town of Ystad in Sweden.
Stylised flowers in brass on 4 asymmetrical black enameled steel ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Steel, Iron
$663 Sale Price
20% Off
Green Art Deco Chamotte Vase 'Hedgehog' by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand Sweden 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful green vase in chamotte stoneware. Art Deco / Swedish Grace.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund in 1936 for Rorstrand, Sweden.
Fair condition. The bottom rim has been polished (pi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Bronze Art Deco Bowl by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
An Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze bowl with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s.
Great condition, only with some light scratches.
Stamped 'BRONS',...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Vase in Brass - Skultuna, Sweden - Pierre Forsell 1983
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase in brass designed at AB Svenska Metallverken. The vase is 23 cm high and in excellent condition except from engraving at the base and some scratches.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Exceptional Swedish Limestone Box 19th Century
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful octagonal-shaped limestone box with amazing patina. With engraved and gilded letters.
Hand made from limestone in Sweden, mid 19th Century.
Good condition. Wear consiste...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
Mid Century Flygsfors Coquelle Bowl Made in Sweden by Paul Kedelv c 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid Century Swedish Modern Art Glass centerpiece bowl, designed by Paul Kedelv for Flygsfors as part of the classic Coquelle series, circa 1970's.
The bowl features a white,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Unique Midcentury Brass Candleholders, Pierre Forssell, Skultuna, 1967
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of three unique brass candlesticks by Pierre Forssell, in a clean, graphic design. Sculptural and look great without candles as well. Fit slender candles, look amazing also witho...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Green Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1958
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing green hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1958.
Great condition.
Incised...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Graphic 1980s Blue, Lilac, White Glazed Vase, Denmark
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish modernist ceramic vase with matte blue glaze over lilac and white glaze in asymmetrical stripes accentuating the organically soft shape. Handmade in Denmark by KN Keramik in t...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby "Tri" Vase Geometric Decor Blue White Brown, 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall square vase from the "Tri" series designed in 1963 by Ingrid Atterberg for the Swedish ceramic manufacturer Upsala Ekeby. It was manufactured circa 1960s.
The vase is made from...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand Miniature Stoneware Vase, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Miniature vase in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in black and dark steel grey shades with some dark copper red strokes...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
$187 Sale Price
25% Off
Danish Modern Lilac Sand Handmade Ceramic Vase, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Cylinder shaped Danish modern handmade stoneware vase. Sand colored glaze with lilac and purple running glaze around belly and top. Signed under base. Beautiful vintage condition.
De...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Midcentury Blue Stoneware Vase
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful midcentury Swedish vase in stoneware by Rörstrand, designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Jeans Quistgaard for Dansk Cast Iron & Brass Eight Candlestick Candelabra
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Jens Harald Quistgaard Cast Iron & Brass 8 Arm Candle Holder, Circa 1960. Featuring a balanced, curved enameled black cast iron open candlestick form base, with varied height candle ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Iron
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