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
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A hand-painted beige and green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow-glazed earthenware vase produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Holmegaard Latte Colored Encased Art Glass Bowl, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mouth-blown modernist art glass piece from the 1960s. Smooth asymmetrical decorative vide poche bowl attributed to Danish Holmegaard. Latte color encased in clear glass with a slight...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Orange, White, and Clear Art Glass Vase in Scandinavian Modern Style
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking sculptural vase is decorated with swirling lines of white and transparent orange fused glass, circling the bowl upwards towards the rim and guiding the eye along the curves ...
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
$196 Sale Price
20% Off
Small Art Deco Bronze Dish by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco bronze dish with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, only a few light scratches.
Stamped 'BRONS' and makers mark.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Set of 2 Beige Vases by Preben Brandt-Larsen, Danish Modern Studio Ceramic 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Set of two vintage vases by Danish ceramist Preben Brandt-Larsen (PBL). Made ca. 1960s to 80s.
The vases have a creamy beige glaze with a few brown speckles. The soft surface and the soft shapes invite to touch them.
Handsigned under bottom: PBL Danmark
Measurements:
Tall vase
Height: 18 cm (7.09")
Diameter: 12 cm (4.72")
Small vase
Height: 9,4 cm (3.70")
Diameter: 10,5 cm (4.13")
Preben Brandt-Larsen ran his own studio on the small island...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Good condition, with some light scratches. An inscription to the base.
Stamped 'BRO...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Gunnar Ander Small Candelabra Brass Ystad Metall Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brass and metal candelabra designed by Gunnar Ander and produced by Ystad-Metall, Sweden, 1950s.
fits 0.45” diameter candles
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
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 Faience Baca Square Bowl Tray Johanne Gerber
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Ceramic bowl, tray, or dish from the Royal Copenhagen "Baca" series features decor designed by Johanne Gerber on the shape designed by Nils Thorsson. The Japanese inspired floral de...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Pottery
Larger Swedish Heavy Bronse Vase ca 1930
Located in Farsta, SE
Larger Swedish Heavy Bronse Vase ca 1930
Marked Brons Athena Ystad.
Height: 17 cm/6.6 inch
Depth: 11.5 cm/4.5 inch
Width: 14 cm/5.5 inch
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$625 Sale Price
40% Off
Einar Barnes for P. S. Heggen Handled Teak Wastepaper Basket
By Einar Barnes , P.S. Heggen
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Scandinavian Einar Barnes for P. S. Heggens Two Handled Teak Trash Can. Featuring a sculptural, molded Teak and Beech Plywood oval form, detailed vertical s...
Category
1960s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Beech, Teak, Plywood
Swedish Laholm Delicate Multicolored Floral Decor Bowl, 1960s
By Laholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hand-painted multicolored Scandinavian Modern decorative ceramic vide-poche bowl manufactured by Laholm in the 1960s. Soft pastel stripes on the exterior and stylized flower petals, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Collection of Miniature Ceramic Pieces from Höganäs, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wonderful collection of miniature ceramics. These ones are the work of John Andersson, signed ”JA”, and produced at Höganäs in Sweden. There are two vases and one bowl. The sculpture...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Pair of Bronze Art Deco Vases and Candlesticks by GAB, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
Rare pair of Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze vases and candlesticks with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, some wear to the patin...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage 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.
Stamped 'BRONS' and makers mark.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian Stoneware Vase w. Owls by Jørgen Mogensen, Royal Copenhagen, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Handmade stoneware vase model 21488 with Sung glazing by Danish artist Jørgen Mogensen for Royal Copenhagen in the 1960s. Relief decor with owls. Signed "JM" underneath and the three...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Stoneware vase by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely, unique miniature stoneware vase by Stig Lindberg, formed like an onion with a slightly asymmetric shape. Embossed striped pattern, glazed light blue and clay.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Just Andersen, Vase, Pewter, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A small pewter vase designed and produced by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s.
Dimensions: 2” H x 1.875” diameter
Diameter of opening: .5”
Category
1930s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Nils Landberg for Orrefors Sommerso Vase Smoke Grey and Clear, 1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Scandinavian Modern sommerso vase in smoke grey and clear glass was designed by Nils Landberg for Orrefors Sweden in 1950s.
The vase is clearly signed on the bottom with engraved "...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Glass, Sommerso
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Brass Serpentine Candlestick by Illums Bolighus. Denmark, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
Vintage solid brass serpentine candlestick for two candles.
Made by Illums Bolighus. Copenhagen, Denmark, 1950s
Great condition with amazing patina. If you prefer them shiny you can...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Modernist Brass Vase by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful brass vase in a crown shape by Pierre Forssell. Fun and luxurious at the same time.
Pierre Forssell was an acclaimed industrial designer who designed cutlery and cookware ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
A pair of glass vases - Bengt Orup "Tona" - 1950s - Johansfors, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of vases of model "Tona" which is Swedish for "Fades", the vases fades from transparent in to Blue at the top. They are designed and produced at Johansfors by Bengt Orup that ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$521 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Large Dansk Staved Teak Salad Bowl Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a large Dansk staved teak bowl designed by Jens Quistgaard. Made in Denmark. Scandinavian Modern.
Dimensions: 6" H x 16.5" D...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Gefle, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
By Gefle
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed incised ceramic vase produced by Gefle, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.75" Height x 5.75" Diameter
All items ship...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ulrica Hydman Vallien for Kosta Boda, Sweden. Candlestick with floral motif.
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.
Ulrica Hydman Vallien for Kosta Boda, Sweden.
Ca...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Confetti Cobalt Blue and Red Glass Vase by Erika Lagerbielke for Orrefors Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Architectural sommerso cobalt blue vase with minimalistic red accent on the rim was designed by Erika Lagerbielke for Orrefors Sweden as a part of Confetti series. The bright, inten...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sommerso, Glass, Art Glass
Josef Frank Candelabra Brass Loop Slingan Svenskt Tenn 1950s
Located in Basel, BS
Josef Frank ‚Loop‘ candelabra in solid brass, designed for Svenskt Tenn around 1950.
This piece has beautifully aged with a nice patina, very good condition with normal signs of ag...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Vase, Pewter, Sweden, 1935
Located in High Point, NC
A pewter vase designed and produced in Sweden, 1935.
With text and decorative engraving.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Sommerso Glass Vase, from Scandinavia 1950, Signed Nils Landberg Orrefors
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This vase Sommerso, is in thick art glass.
It is from Scandinavian, circa 1560.
It is signed Nils Landberg , with a blue grey color.
Orrefors, 1950
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Midcentury Danish Kähler Large Ceramic Low Bowl Green Black Gray Speckled Glaze
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Very rare large low bowl with very interesting glaze expression from the Danish ceramic workshop Kähler. The shape of this bowl and the glaze has a time...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$757 Sale Price
20% Off
Stoneware Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and rare stoneware bowl with amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Excellent condition. Incised signature 'G.N.' and makers mark 'R' ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Sculptural Carved Teak Scandinavian Modern Wood Puzzle Box Richard Rothbard
Located in Wayne, NJ
Sculptural Carved Teak Scandinavian Modern Wood Puzzle Box Richard Rothbard . Hidden 3 compartments with insert protectors for jewelry , small storage piec...
Category
1970s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
$296 Sale Price
20% Off
Upsala Ekeby, Dish, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A cream-white and green-lacquered earthenware dish designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 4.25" Height x 8.125" Diameter
All items ship from High P...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Original Danish Raadvad Bread Slicer Dark Blue by Ove Larsen, Midcentury 1980s
By Raadvad
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
This iconic Danish bread slicer was produced by Raadvad in Denmark, circa 1970s-1990s. The color of the lacquer is the original dark blue. It´s very, very rare. It also came in a sl...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel, Iron
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
$530 Sale Price
33% Off
Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Bowl. Thorkild Olsen, Denmark, 1958. Green Gold.
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed bowl with gilded banding on the rim and base.
Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYAL COPENHAGEN. M...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Scandinavian vintage birch sewing basket
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian 1950s/60s birch sewing basket with center handle and accordion-opening compartments.
Scandinavian vintage 1950s/60s sewing basket made of solid birch, with lightweight ...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch
Large Scandinavian Rattan Hanging Monkey, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very rare rattan bull head, wicker wall decoration dates to the 1960s-1970s
The proportions are perfect, very decorative.
We still have a dark lacqu...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Large Starck Andersen 1950s Black, White Ceramic Wall Plate Centerpiece
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish modernist decorative plate / wall decoration / centerpiece with strong graphic decor from the Tribal Harlekin series by ceramic artist Marianne Starck (1931-2007). Shiny bone white glaze with hand-carved sgraffito graphic lines and patterns in raw anthracite colored clay...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Red-Toned Wooden Vintage Abstract Animal Sculpture, Swedish Mid Century Handmade
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely wooden sculpture designed in Sweden in the midcentury. It is in very good condition except from that one of its legs is repaired. The designer is unknown.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Danish Ceramic "Pondus the Penguin" Bank by Knabstrup
By Knabstrup
Located in San Diego, CA
Scarce large "Pondus the Penguin" bank made from red earthenware pottery by Danish factory Knabstrup, circa 1960s. This is a charming and very collectible piece that is in very good ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Metallslöjden Gusum, modernist brass candelabra candlestick, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Forserum, SE
A sculptural mid-century modern candelabra produced by the renowned Swedish metal workshop Metallslöjden Gusum. Featuring a clean geometric structure with three candleholders and a s...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pair of Swedish Modern Brass candle-sticks Lars Holmström for Svenskt Tenn, 1950
Located in Vorst, BE
Elegant pair of Swedish Modern candlesticks in solid brass, dating from the 1950s. Each piece features a central tubular element designed to hold one candle. This central element is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Modern Desk Organizer by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely desk organizer by Børge Mogensen, made from oak with red, grey and white lacquered drawers. The drawers fit A4 size magazines and documents.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Large Scandinavian Mid-Century Stoneware Bowl by Thomas Toft, Denmark
Located in Vorst, BE
Big oblong low stoneware bowl or centerpiece made in Denmark. Created by Danish ceramist Thomas Toft in the 1950s or 1960s.
It has a glazed inside and a rough textured exterior. Th...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda Large Atoll Glass Bowl Scandinavian Modern
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Large handcrafted bowl was designed by Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda as a part of 'Atoll' series. It has a solid, heavy clear glass walls with unique free-form pattern of hand-applied ...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Unique Driftwood Floor Toteme Sculpture in a Wabi Sabi & Brutalist Style
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare decorative driftwood toteme sculpture in a wabi sabi and brutalist style with a black stained foot. In good condition.
Dimensions: H: 140 cm / 55" W: 25 cm / 9.85" D: 20 cm / ...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Driftwood
Christer Heijl, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Christer Heijl, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.75" Height x 7.25" Diameter
All items shi...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pierre Forssell, Important Vase in Brass for Skultuna circa 1970, Forsell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Extremely rare and impressive vase design by Pierre Forssell in the 60's and hand made in Skultuna in Sweden. The vase in composed by a brass core and ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Green & Red Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Sweden 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware vase with amazing green and red glossy glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s.
Great cond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Art Deco Bronze Dish by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco bronze dish with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, only a few light scratches.
Stamped 'BRONS' and makers mark.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Svend Lindhart, Danish ceramicist, own workshop. Musk ox in ceramic.
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.
Svend Lindhart (1898-1989), Danish ceramicist, o...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Red Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware bowl with amazing glossy sang de boeuf (oxblood) glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Flygsfors 1956 Blue Coquille Art Glass Bowl, Sweden
By Paul Kedelv, Flygsfors
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vivid deep blue overlay art glass designed by Paul Kedelv for Swedish Flygsfors. A rare blue colored item in the Coquille series designed in 1956. Soft mouthblown shapes with one lif...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Terracotta Sculpture by David Wretling, Sweden, 1967
By David Wretling
Located in Hägersten, SE
Sculpture by Swedish artist David Wretling. Executed in Sweden 1967. Made by hand in terracotta clay. Signed with full name and signature. Very good condition with light age related ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Sculptural Silver Plated Coiled Candle Holder by Bertil Vallien for Dansk
By Dansk, Bertil Vallien
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice sculptural silver plated coiled candleholder by Bertil Vallien for Dansk, circa 1970s. The piece has a capacity for 12 long taper candles with a diameter of 1/4". Good vintage c...
Category
20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Multicolored Pumpkin Vase, Ceramics by Hans Hedberg, Biot, France
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely multicolored vase designed as a pumpkin, by Hans Hedberg in his studio in Biot. The vase is 8.5 cm (3.4") tall and in very good condition.
Hans Hedberg was both a painter ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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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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Amsterdam Clock
Antique Bronze Hare
Antique Candle Clock
Antique Dog Clock
Antique French Letters
Antique German Carousel
Antique Growlers
Antique Hippo
Antique Horse Figurines