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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Period: Mid-20th Century
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Swedish modern brass candelabras by Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Ander
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Set of candelabras designed by Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall in the 1950s.
Made in brass with six arms. Original condition with patina.
Marked on bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Ivar Ålenius-Bjök, large brass candle holder, Ystad Metall, 1960s Regular price
Located in Uppsala, SE
Large Swedish candle holder / candle stick designed by Ivar Ålenius-Björk for his long time collaborator Ystad Metall in the 1960s. Striped stem in relief with four coil shaped feet....
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Lovely Brown Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase with a lovely brown glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 28,5 cm (11.4") high and in excellent condition. The vase is marked as 2nd quality.
Carl-...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Art Deco Bowl by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco bronze bowl with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Fair condition. It has some scratches and an inscription.
Stamped 'BRONS' ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Ericsson Cobra / Ericofon, analog telephone in light green plastic. 1960s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ericsson Cobra / Ericofon, analog telephone in light green plastic.
1960s.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 21.0 cm x W 10.0 cm.
With extra long cord.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
Stoneware Egg Sculpture Brown Speckled Glaze by Hans Hedberg Mid-Century Modern
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 30 cm (12") high including the stand. It´s in excellent condition and it has a lovely .
Hedberg worked with several famous artists, among Picasso, Léger and Matisse.
It is signed and in very good condition, it has some minor white...
Category
1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Mid-Century Patinated Bronze Vase, GAB, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant bronze vase from GAB, patinated dark green in varying nuances. Classic shape with decorative stripes around the rim.
GAB was founded in Stockholm in 1867 and was an importan...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Green White Glass Bowls by Paul Kedelv for Flygsfors, Sweden 1960s
By Paul Kedelv, Flygsfors
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two toned green & creamy white glass bowl designed by Paul Kedelv for Flygsfors, Sweden 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Sculpture of a laying woman - Åke Holm - Höganäs
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning terracotta sculpture of a laying woman designed byÅke Holm at Höganäs in the mid 20th century. The sculpture is 21 x 11 cm and in excellent condition. It is signed below.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Oakwood Sculpture Handmade by Artist Otto Pedersen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful expressive carved oakwood sculpture by Danish artist Otto P made at his own workshop in the 1960s. Stamped underneath with artist signature.
Otto Pedersen...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Arne Bang, Vase, Grey and Green Glazed Stoneware, Denmark, 1940s
By Arne Bang
Located in High Point, NC
A grey and green glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1940s.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Olle Hermansson Sculpture for Husqvarna, Sweden ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish sculptor, Olle Hermansson is primarily known for his cast iron sculptures and fire screens in his signature Brutalist style. The characters and shapes appearing in his works ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Erik Höglund / PEOPLE BOTTLE(GREY CARBORUNDUM) H875 / Boda Glasbruk / 1950s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Launched in 1956, this series uses tiny granules of carborundum (silicon carbide) instead of the potato or sawdust that had previously been used to create bubbles.
Carborundum is a ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Bronze Art Deco Vase by SVM Handarbete, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by SVM, Svenska Metallverken AB, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, but with an inscription on the base.
Stamped 'SVENSKA ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
1950s Ceramic vase by Gunnar Nylund
Located in New York, NY
1950s Ceramic vase model ARL by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden. In a good condition.
Dimensions: H 8 in. x W 3 in. x D 3 in.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Group of 6 Black Vases Ceramic, Rörstrand - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Scandinavian
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of six vases with stunning black and brown harfur glazes designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the 1950s. The vases are between 10.5 - 35 cm high and in excellent ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Per Lutken Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Blue Glass Vases, Holmegar, 1960s
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian glass vases, set of two, designed by Per Lutken for Holmegaard with mark engraved on the bottom, some signs due to normal use over time, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Black Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A black vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 10.5 cm (4.2") high and in excellent condition. The vase is marked as 2nd quality.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is one...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Axel Salto Unique Danish vase, in the manner of Salto. Royal Copenhagen
Located in Forest, BE
Unique vase made by or in the manner of Axel Salto. Beautiful glaze and details. There's various shades of brown and greens. Will fit any interiors, a true beauty.
Axel Johannes ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Einar Luterkort - Lovely Green Art Deco Vase Relief, Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful ceramic vase in lovely Art Deco-style designed by Einar Luterkort, the vase is designed at Upsala Ekeby in the 1930s. It is 27 cm (10.8") high and about 15 cm (6") in di...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
heavy 7kg Modernist Sculptural 44cm Brutalist Bronze Candleholder, France 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Brutalist candleholder
Origin:
France
Material:
solid bronze
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage candleholder, was produced in the 1970s in F...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
1970s Dansk Star Shaped Glass Candle Holder Pair
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Dansk Star Shaped Glass Votive Candle Holder Pair
this listing is for a set of two holders
Unmarked
2.25 h x 3.75 diameter- candle 1.25
Preown...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Space Age Scandinavian Modern Hooped Glass Vase by Aseda, Sweden 1960s
By Aseda, Bo Borgstrom
Located in Valencia, VC
This Scandinavian Modern Space Age vase by Bo Borgström for Åseda Glasbruk is a striking example of mid-century design.
Handmade in Sweden in the 1960s, the vase features a unique ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Swedish Designer, Candle Sticks, Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak candle sticks designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Wastepaper bin in walnut by Einar Barnes, PS Heggen, Norway, 1960s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Wastepaper bin designed by Einar Barnes. Produced in Norway by PS Heggen during the 1950s. Made from laminated walnut and teak wood. Good vintage condition with age related wear and ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
Located in Malmö, SE
Original Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" porcelain Vase for Rosenthal.
Early and rare production, made between 1979 and 1980.
Excellent condition. Marked 'Rosenthal' 'Studio Linie' and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and blue-glazed stoneware floor vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden, 1953
By Orrefors, Edward Hald
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful graal vase by Edward Hald, crystal clear with nuances of green. Beautiful underwater motif of fish, where the layers of glass create a lively, wat...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Modern Dish in bronze, GAB, Sweden ca 1930's
Located in Örebro, SE
Decorative, Scandinavian modern, dish in bronze, Guldsmedsaktiebolaget (GAB) ca 1930's.
Signed with makers mark.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Per Lütken Blue Art Glass Bowl, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Striking deep blue thick art glass bowl on foot by Per Lütken for Holmegaard in the 1960s. Signed under base. Beautiful vintage condition.
Denmark, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
GUNNAR UOTILA, wood sculpture, signed and dated 1953
Located in Helsinki, FI
Gunnar Uotila (Finland, 1913-1997)
- Unique carved wood sculpture "EVE" , signed and dated 1953
- Gunnar Uotila was a sculptor producing mainly wooden carved works .
- Exhibitions ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Sculpture Ceramic Fish - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely fish sculpture in ceramic designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 16.5 cm (6.6") high. It is in excellent condition except from some chips on the fish mouth.
Gunnar ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Royal Copenaghen Scandinavian Midcentury Ceramic Vase and Bowl Set, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury ceramic bowl or centerpiece and vase set with relief decoration produced by Royal Copenaghen, Denmark 1950s.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Willy Johansson Scandinavian Art Glass Hadeland Norway NAUTILUS Crystal Ashtray
By Hadeland
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hadeland Norway NAUTILUS Art Glass Crystal Ashtray By Willy Johansson.
HADELAND GLASSWORKS - NAUTILUS series - Design by Willy Johansson Circa 1960s.
G...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Set of 2 Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Candlesticks. Thorkild Olsen, 1957.
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed candlesticks with gilded banding on the rim and base.
Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYAL COPENHAGEN. Made in Denmark, 1957.
Gre...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Wirkkala Textured Art Glass Ice Vase, Finland, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage Finnish Tapio Wirkkala textured art glass cylinder vase for Ittala. Asymmetrical icicle patterns. Beautiful vintage condition.
Finland, 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Kay Bojesen Early Handmade Wooden Oak Elephant Children's Toy, 1950s, Denmark
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare Kay Bojesen wooden toy elephant from the early 1950s in patinated oak with an amazing grain. The Elephant was created in 1953 by Kay Bojesen and from the start handmade in his s...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Rare Stoneware Vase by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia, Finland, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A rare and beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia, Finland, 1960s
Great condition.
Incised signature 'AH' and 'ARABIA'.
Annikki Hovisaari...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Blue Ceramic Vase Lovely Glaze Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A ceramic vase with a lovely glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 32 cm (12.8") high. It´s in excellent condition, it is marked as 2nd quality because a small whi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Berndt Friberg Miniature Vase Stoneware Yellow Glaze Gustavsberg Sweden 1960s
Located in Basel, BS
Berndt Friberg miniature vase in a beautiful yellow-green hares fur glaze, hand-crafted at his studio at Gustavsberg factory in the 1960s.
Height: 5.5 cm
Diameter: 4 cm
Excellent c...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Large Scandinavian Midcentury Brass Candelabra, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Elegantly crafted heavy stock candelabra in solid brass. It features 5 arms/candle holders for regular sized candles. It was made anonymously in Scandinavia during the 1960s and has ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders in Brass, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, ca 1960's
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern, set of 6, candle holders in brass, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, ca 1960's.
Signed with makers mark.
3 different measurements:
Height: 5,2 cm, diameter: 2,8 cm.
Heigh...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Bronze Vase by GAB
By GAB
Located in Long Island City, NY
Patinated bronze vase by GAB. Sweden, Circa 1930th-40th.
Marked by manufacturer.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Black Sunburst Wall Clock by George Nelson for Howard Miller
Located in San Jose, CA
Classic Mid Century Modern sunburst wall clock designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller Clock Company, circa 1950's. This iconic piece is all original made with black lacquered wo...
Category
1950s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Faience Vase, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1953
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful faience vase by Stig Lindberg in an ample form. Vivacious, colorful decor of a variation of flowers and leaves.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Large Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Lidded Urn. Thorkild Olsen, Denmark, 1967.
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed lidded urn with painted flowers and gilded banding on rim and lidd.
Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYAL COPENHAGEN. Made in Denma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Brass Candleholder No. 69 by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna
Located in Stockholm, SE
This model no. 69 candleholder was designed by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna Sweden in the 1950s. It is made from solid brass.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Swedish handmade ceramics vase 1960s
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Swedish handmade ceramics vase 1960s
Hand-thrown vase in stoneware by Swedish ceramic artist Sven Bohlin (1921-1996) in two nuances of brown making a striped decoration. The lighter...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Hans-Ange Jakobsson Glass And Brass Candlesticks
Located in Doraville, GA
DESCRIPTION
A pair of candlesticks designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by his own company, Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB sometime between 1960 - 1970. The candlesticks are solid b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Blue Glass Tray by Erik Höglund, Boda, Sweden
By Boda, Erik Höglund
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
Candelabra by Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1960's
Located in London, GB
Gunnar Ander born, in 1976 Sweden, designed the candelabra for Ystad Metall, Sweden 1960's made of black lacquered metal arms and have six brass cup shaped candle holders for regular...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Patinated Bowl, GAB, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant 1930s bronze decorative bowl, in a low, bulging form. Oil-patinated in varying nuances of green.
GAB was founded in Stockholm in 1867 and was an important influence on the S...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
1940s Swedish Modernist Pewter Vase, Signed K&R Prima Svenskt Tenn
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A vintage Swedish double vase made of pewter, circa 1940s. Great minimalist/ modernist style with some deco/ machine age type influence. Nicely proportioned and well made, this is on...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Stoneware Vase by Gerd Bogelund for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing sung glaze.
Made by Gerd Bogelund for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark.
Excellent condition. Painted monogram signature "gb" and three waves for ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Per Lutken Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Blue Glass Vases, Holmegar, 1960s
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian glass vases, set of two, designed by Per Lutken for Holmegaard with mark engraved on the bottom, some signs due to normal use over time, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Arthur Percy, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
By Arthur Percy
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Arthur Percy and produced by Gefle, Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions: 6.625” H x 6” diameter
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Art Deco Vase by SVM Handarbete, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by SVM, Svenska Metallverken AB, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, with only a few light scratches.
Stamped 'HANDARBETE' ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Excellent condition. Incised signature "GN" and makers mark "R" for Rörstra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Pair of Danish Modern Teak and Brass Bird Sculptures
By Jacob Herman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely pair of mid-century modern/Danish Modern teak bird sculptures with metal leg in the style of Jacob Hermann's bird sculptures and Eames' house bird design.
In vintage condit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Stoneware Bowl by Francesca Mascitti Lindh. Arabia, Finland, 1960s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique hand thrown stoneware bowl, with amazing glaze.
Made by Francesca Mascitti Lindh at Arabia, Finland.
Excellent condition.
Incised signature "FML" and "ARABIA...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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
Just Andersen, Early Pair of Pewter Candelabras, Denmark, 1920s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Just Andersen - Scandinavian modern.
A early a pair of pewter candelabras with two arms, Dessin 1171, manufactured in Denmark between 1918-1929. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Vintage Swedish Speckled Seafoam Stoneware Vase by Eddie Westerberg, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage Swedish organic modern stoneware vase handmade by artist Eddie Westerberg in the 1970s. Speckled dusty seafoam matte glaze over the unglazed base signed by the artist.
Beaut...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery, Clay
Stoneware vase by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Lovely vase designed by renowned designer Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, during the 1950s.
Unique glaze in brown tones. Signed by artist on bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
hand wrought Iron and glass candelabra by Erik Höglund , Boda Smide, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Candelabra designed by Erik Höglund. Made by hand in iron at Boda smide and clear glass prisms from Boda glass. Three arms and six glass shards. Very good vintage condition with ligh...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Danish design. Lidded box in hardwood. Mid-20th century.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish design. Lidded box in hardwood.
From the mid-20th century.
Handcrafted.
Unstamped.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: Height 12.0 cm x Diameter 8.6 cm.
Provenance: Danish pri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Nils Thorsson for Aluminia Royal Copenhagen Baca Vase Black Yellow Danish 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
One of the more rare to find vases from Aluminia (later brandname Royal Copenhagen) "Baca" series. The decor is designed by Nils Thorsson in the 1960s. This vase was manufactured in ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Brutalist Bronze Candleholder by Michael Harjes, Germany, 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Brutalist candleholder
Origin: Germany
Design producer: Michael Harjes
Material: bronze
Decade: 1960s
Description: This original vintage candleholder was produced in th...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
A Gray Ceramic Vase Har-fur glaze- Berndt Friberg - Gustavsberg 1967
Located in Stockholm, SE
A gray / green ceramic vase designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 22 cm (8.8") high and about 7 cm (2.8") in diameter. It is in very good condition and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Grandfather Clock 1965 in Teak
Located in Handewitt, DE
Arne Hovmand-Olsen, conical shaped Grandfarher clock 1965. With brass hands and brass hour marks. Inside with shelfes. Made in teak.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Set of 8 Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of eight beautiful stoneware vases with amazing and rare glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Excellent condition. Incised signature "GN" and maker...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Pair of Brass Lidded Boxes by Ivar Alenius Bjork for Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of beautiful brass jars with amazing patina. Inside with glass inserts. The lid adorned with a knob in the shape of a lily (just like the famous 'Liljan' candle holders).
De...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Original Danish Raadvad Bread Slicer Black Gold by Ove Larsen, Midcentury 1960s
By Raadvad
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
This iconic Danish bread slicer was manufactured by Raadvad in Denmark, circa 1960s. The color of the lacquer is the original black with golden letters and it's a rare version which ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel, Iron
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