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
Nils Thorsson Scandinavian Ceramic Vases for Royal Copenhagen, 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian ceramic vases set designed by Danish artist Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen with mark and numbering printed on the bottom, 19...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Unique Sculptural Stoneware Vases by Bente Hansen, Denmark, 1970s
By Bente Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 3 wonderful stoneware vessels handmade by Danish ceramics artist Bente Hansen at her own studio in the 1970s. Each can be used as a stand alone vase, but they can also be arra...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Black Large Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large black vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 34 cm (13.6") high and in excellent condition except from some minor scra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Rare and Unique Hand Turned Wood Bowl Made in Sweden
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and simple design on this hand turned solid wood bowl, retains label made in Sweden and some mark. A hairline crack that’s been repaired is t...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of Pewter Candlesticks Holders by Just Andersen Produced in Denmark, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Danish mid century pewter candlesticks holders produced in Denmark, 1940s. In good original condition. Stamped.
Dimensions: H: 16 cm / 6.30" W: 9,5 cm / 3.75" D: 9,5 c...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Large danish Ceramic Vase Palshus Denmark Per & Annelise Linnemann-Schmidt
Located in Vorst, BE
Large ceramic vase in dark green tones with dark blue effects on the outside. It comes with a thick glaze. Scandinavian Mid-Century ceramic.
Produced in the 1960s by Palshus (Denma...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
'Paprika' Ceramic Vases (3) by Anna-Lisa Thomson - Upsala Ekeby, Sweden
Located in Utrecht, NL
Impressive and rare set of 3 vintage ceramic 'Paprika' (peppers) vases by Swedish designer Anna-Lisa Thomson (1905-1952).
Dark brown ceramic vases, worked with Sgraffito technique ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Kay Bojesen (1886-1958). ‘Alfred’ songbird in beech wood.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kay Bojesen (1886-1958).
‘Alfred’ songbird in beech wood. ‘Alfred’ is named after one of Kay Bojesens great-great-grandchildren.
Hand painted.
Dating: 2000s
New and unused condition...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Sven Palmqvist, Grey Glass Vase for Orrefors, 1950s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Smoke grey glass vase designed by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors in 1950s. Surface with some light scratches and ware. Only visible in certain lights. Ot...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Kay Bojesen (1886-1958). ‘Kay’ - songbird in beech wood.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kay Bojesen (1886-1958).
‘Kay’ - songbird in beech wood. The songbird is respectfully named Kay and the colour is the artists favourite.
Hand painted.
Dating: 2000s
New and unused c...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Kay Bojesen (1886-1958). ‘Ruth’ - songbird in beech wood.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kay Bojesen (1886-1958).
‘Ruth’ - songbird in beech wood. This songbird is named after Bojesens Swedish daughter-in-law.
Hand painted.
Dating: 2000s
New and unused condition. In ori...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Modernist Silver and Bronze Candlesticks by Olof Barve, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of beautiful bronze and silver candlesticks by Olof Barve, in a design which combines graphic minimalism with an organic expression. The 90 degree angle of each candlestick make...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Silver
Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Vase. Thorkild Olsen, Denmark, 1958.
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed vase with gilded banding on neck and base.
Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYAL COPENHAGEN. Made...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Early Danish Teak Centerpiece Serving Bowl by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern decorative staved salad serving bowl designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk, Denmark. This unique piece displays quality solid teak craftsmanship and makes f...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Vicke Lindstrand 'Colora' series for Kosta, Modernist Lapis and Cobalt Blue Vase
Located in Frome, GB
This sleek work of Scandinavian Modern art glass is by Vicke Lindstrand (b. 1904 - d. 1983). Lindstrand is considered one of the most influential 20th-century glass artists and a gla...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
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.
Good condition, with a few light scratches. Please note: it has an inscription (pic...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Berndt Friberg, Eggshaped Stoneware Vase, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1969
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, 1969.
Eggcellent condition....
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A black and orange-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Gunnar Nylund Stoneware Vase with Tiger Taupé Glaze for Rörstrand, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small cylindrical vase with Taupe glazes commonly called tiger. Designed by Gunnar Nylund and created in the workshop at Rörstrand in Sweden during the 1960s. Fully signed and marked...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Large Abstract Sculpture by Egon Fischer Gold Painted Metal, Denmark, 1960s
By Egon Fischer
Located in Odense, DK
Unique abstract sculpture by Danish artist Egon Fischer (1935-2016). the large sculpture is made of welded iron and gold paint. To be placed on the floor ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Candle Holder "Summer"
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Bjorn Wiinblad (1918-2006) was a significant Danish designer, ceramics artist, and painter. From 1946 he worked with Nymolle studio in Denmark, where his international career took of...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Crackle Glazed Bowl. Kjobenhavns Porcellains Maleri, Denmark, 1930s. Green Gold.
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant crackle glazed bowl with gilded banding on the rim and base.
Made by KPM, Kjöbenhavns Porcellains Maleri, Denmark, 1930s.
Great condition. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Bo Fajans, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
By Bo Fajans
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed ceramic vase produced by Bo Fajans, Gefle, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Arthur Percy, Organic Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
By Arthur Percy
Located in High Point, NC
An organic green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Arthur Percy and produced by Gefle, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Pierre Forssell for Skultuna Solid Brass Candlesticks, 1960s, Sweden
Located in LEWES, GB
Stunning, modernist brass candlesticks designed by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna, Sweden. Stamped with makers mark. Five available. Price i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Blue and White Stoneware Vase by Hertha Bengtson. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing hand-painted decor.
Made by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Excellent condition.
Signed 'Bengtson' and 'R' för Rörstrand.
Hertha Bengtson (1917-1993) is one of the well-known representatives of the illustrious Swedish ceramic design of the 20th century. She was one of the leading designers for the Rörstrand factory in the 1950s. Bengtson is represented at the Swedish National Museum of Art and Design.
Hertha Bengtson was born in Ysane in Blekinge and grew up on a farm with her four brothers. Her parents were Henning and Asta Bengtson. Her father was a jack-of-all-trades and ran both a mink farm and a shop alongside his farm, which was the least of his interests. Her mother, to whom Hertha Bengtson was very close, was a skilled weaver. Hertha Bengtson's interest in textiles and handicrafts came from her mother. From her grandmother she inherited Scanian country textile knowledge and from her grandmother’s neighbour she learned to tat the Scanian way, without patterns.
Upon completing her education at a girls’ school, Hertha Bengtson wanted to become a drawing teacher. However, there was no money to continue her formal education. Hertha Bengtson achieved top marks in drawing and handicrafts and therefore gained a place as a handicrafts teacher at one of the region’s elementary schools. During her time at the girls’ school, she had also taken evening classes in porcelain painting. In 1937 she applied to Hackefors’ porcelain factory in Linköping where she became employed as a pattern designer. Hertha Bengtson was interested in all aspects of the factory and when the men were called up for military service at the outbreak of the Second World War, she became head of her department at age 22.
Hertha Bengtson wanted to create her own porcelain. She applied to and became employed at Rörstrand’s porcelain factory in 1941, where she started as a pattern designer but quickly became a master designer. Hertha Bengtson’s ability to combine beauty with function was fundamental to her success as a designer. Her breakthrough came with the innovative blue-and-white tableware...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Art Deco Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and rare pewter bowl.
Designed and made by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1920s.
Good condition, only a few light scratches and a tiny chip to the rim.
Stamped 'DENMARK', mod...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Pierre Forssell Important Crown Brass Vase for Skultuna circa 1970, Forsell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Important crown vase design by Pierre Forssell in the 70's and produced during that time by Skultuna in Sweden. This crown vase is made in solid brass and it's stamp by the producer....
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pewter Jar by Oscar Antonsson
By Ystad-Metall
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking pewter jar by Oscar Antonsson, with brass at the base and around the edge of the lid. Adorned with a beautifully sculpted kneeling woman.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Upsala Ekeby, Bowl, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and orange-glazed earthenware bowl designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Important Set of 25 "Kronan" Candel Sticks Design by Pierre Forssell, Forsell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Important set of 25 kronan candel sticks design by Pierre Forssell and produced by Skutuna in the 80's. Each candel sticks are made in solid brass. The whole collection can be set up...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Ewald Dahlskog Blue Striped Ceramic Vase, Bobergs Fajansfabrik AB, Sweden, 1930s
Located in The Hague, NL
This refined ceramic vase was designed by Ewald Dahlskog and produced by Bobergs Fajansfabrik AB in Sweden in the 1930s. The model is numbered D367.
This rare vase is executed in a ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Green Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A green vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 10 cm (4") high. It´s marked as 1st quality and is in excellent condition.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the top nam...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Nittsjö, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A white-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Brass Wall Candlesticks Sweden 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These Wall Candlesticks was hand sculpted in Arvika Sweden. They are in the same shape and form as the Candlesticks made in brass by famous Holmström Arvika, these ones has the initi...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Vicke Lindstrand, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue and brown-glazed earthenware vase designed by Vicke Lindstrand and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
1932 Pewter Jar from C.G. Hallberg
By CG Hallberg
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous small vintage pewter jar from C.G Hallberg, Sweden, from 1932. Round shape with carved lines along the body and a decorative ornament on the top of the...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
1800's Swedish Mortars made of Öland limestone
Located in Farsta, SE
Mortars made of Öland limestone in the 1800's was used by many in Sweden.
They was known for its durability and ability to withstand wear over time.
Great patina and beautiful depth...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
Arthur Percy, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
By Gefle, Arthur Percy
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Arthur Percy and produced by Gefle, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Arne Bang Large Art Deco Stoneware Vase Model 65, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful large stoneware vase handmade by Arne Bang in Denmark the 1930s. Painted with signature "AB" to base. Model no 65.
Arne Bang (1901-1983) was a Danish sculptor and ceramic d...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Black Abstract Centerpiece Bowl 'Burgundia' by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen, Soholm
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Footed/Pedestal Burgundia centerpiece bowl designed by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen and decorated by Svend Aage Jensen. Manufactured by Søholm in Denmark...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Scandinavian Modern Vase, Kupittaan Savi Åbo, Finland ca 1940's
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern vase, Kupittaan Savi Åbo, Finland ca 1940's.
Wear and patina consistent with age and use. Smaller chip, as seen on the last picture.
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Nordtenn, Vase, Pewter, Sweden, c. 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pewter vase, designed and produced by Nordtenn, Sweden, c. 1930s
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Vintage Danish Art Glass Handkerchief Vase, 1970s
By Holmegaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish organic modern crisp white overlay art glass vase by Holmegaard. Soft flowing asymmetrical handkerchief shape.
Beautiful vintage condition.
Denmark, 1970s.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Midcentury Set of 5 Candlesticks in Brass by Lars Holmström Arvika, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Set of 3 brass candlesticks designed by Lars Holmström. Produced by Lars Holmström in Arvika, Sweden. All of them are signed. Wonderfully worked in the shaped and handmade brass piec...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Jens Quistgaard Modernist Tripod Iron Candle Incense Holder Dansk Original Box
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Jens Quistgaard tripod cast iron candle or incense holder by Dansk with original box. The modernist design looks great as just an object. 1950s. Made in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Carl Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand. Large ceramic bowl. Glazed in green-blue shades
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl Harry Stålhane (1920-1990) for Rörstrand, Sweden.
Large ceramic bowl. Glazed in green-blue shades.
Mid-20th century.
Marked.
In excellent condition.
First factory quality.
Dimen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish 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
Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge in a round form. Decorated with a graphic zigzag pattern. Lovely attention to detail.
“Argenta” was introduced at the Stockholm exhi...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Grace Pewter Box with a brass lion sculpture
By Anna Petrus
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful Chest with lid known as Swedish Grace.
Made in pewter with brass details. Stamped Svenskt Tenn 1931, octagonal shape on paw feet with ball, lid with crowning lion.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Black-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A black, glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Wood Nautilus Shell Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid century sculpture crafted in oak and ash woods with striking precision creating a mind blowing double sided nautilus seashell. Presented on a lucite base.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ash, Oak
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
Sculpture in Brass and Rosewood
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sculpture in brass and rosewood.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver Plate Candlestick Candelabra Hans Jensen
By Hans Jensen
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Danish / Scandinavian Modern / Organic Modern sterling silver plate candlestick or candelabra holder attributed to designer Hans Jensen, circa mid-20th century, Denmark. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Beautiful Blue-toned cylindric vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand Scandinavian
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely blue-toned ceramic vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the mid 20th century. The vase is 16.5 cm (6.6") high and in excellent condition. The vase is marked ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Bjørn Wiinblad. "Autumn" figurine in blue glazed earthenware. 1964
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad (1918-2006). "Autumn" from the series "The Four Seasons", figurine in blue glazed earthenware.
Model number M22.
Signed with monogram and dated '64.
In perfect conditi...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage 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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