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
Pewter Inkstand by Nils Fougstedt for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1930
Located in Örebro, SE
Very rare and amazing pewter inkstand with glass tube by Nils Fougstedt, adorned with a flute playing, crosslegged Pan figurine -1930. Good vintage condit...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Rörstrand Sweden Ceramic Bowl Dusted Green Haresfur, Carl-Harry Stålhane, 1950s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Slightly triangular footed bowl by Swedish ceramist Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Sweden. Manufactured circa 1950s.
The bowl is decorated with a matte haresfur glaze in dusted...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Modern Ceramic Spotted Glaze Vase, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish midcentury modern ceramic vase. Spotted earthcolored glaze in dark green tones. Signed under base.
Beautiful vintage condition.
Denmark, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware, Ceramic
Bruno Karlsson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and beige-glazed stoneware vase designed by Bruno Karlsson and produced by Ego Stengods, Sweden, 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Arthur Percy, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
By Arthur Percy, Gefle
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
Stoneware Vases, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950-1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 24.5 cm high and it is in mint condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane Floor Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
Carl-Harry Stålhane (1920‑1990). Floor vase. Rörstrand. Signed with crowned R SWEDEN and CHS SDA. Stoneware, glaze in blue tones. H 20″. D 8.3"
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Large Brown Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand Atelier - Mid-20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large brown ceramic bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 18.5 cm (7.4") in diameter. It is in excellent condition except from some minor scratches and mar...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Modernist 1.8kg Sculptural Brutalist Bronze Metal Candleholder, France, 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Brutalist candleholder
Origin:
France
Material:
solid bronze
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage candleholder, was produced in the 1970s in France. It is made of...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Art Deco Vase by BOWI, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by Bowi brons in Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, with some light scratches.
Stamped 'BRONS' and 'BOWI'.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Exceptional Swedish Heavy Bronze Box by GAB, Guldsmedsedsaktiebolaget ca 1930
Located in Farsta, SE
Exceptional Swedish Heavy Bronze Box
by GAB, Guldsmedsedsaktiebolaget ca 1930
Beautiful hexadecagon-shaped bronze box, with deep rich patina and wear.
Stamped GAB Brons, nr 89.
He...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1975
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1975.
Great condition. Slightly obliq...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
set of 2 Midcentury Brutalist Bronze Candleholder, Michael Harjes, Germany 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Brutalist candleholder, set of 2
Origin: Germany
Design producer: Michael Harjes
Material: bronze
Decade: 1960s
Description: This original vintage candleholder set, was...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian Modern C.G. Hallberg Silver Plated Jar Lid with Mermaid
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern silver plated lidded jar by C.G. Hallberg, Stockholm, Sweden. The lid feature a mermaid figure holding a baby dolphin. A very clean Minimalist design with engrave...
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
GAB Bronze Decorative Plates With Female Motif- a Pair
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of decorative bronze plates with female motif by GAB, Guldsmedsaktiebolaget. Wonderful patina with the bronze showing a greenish effect...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian Modern Jewelry Box In Pewter, GAB Sweden 1934
Located in Örebro, SE
Jewelry box produced by GAB in 1934. Made from pewter with mirror on the inside of the lid.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Box with scratches,...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Helen Krantz for Orrefors Sommerso Glass Vase, Scandinavian Modern
By Orrefors
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Modern ovoid footed glass vase with graphic neck and rim was designed by Helen Krantz for Orrefors Sweden as a part of Salsa series. The vase is done in ...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Ture Berglund, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass vase designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansens Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Blue Ceramic Vase, Upsala Ekeby Vicke Lindstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful blue ceramic vase produced in between 1950-52 by Vicke Lindstrand at Upsala Ekeby. It is 18 cm (7,2") tall and about 12 cm (4.8") in diameter and in excellent condition....
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Rörstrand, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A green and yellow-glazed stoneware vase, designed and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Orrefors Sweden Crystal Discus Votive Candle Holder by Lars Hellsten a Pair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Designed by Lars Hellsten, this beautiful crystal tea light votive was created for the World Athletics Championships in 1995.
Inspired by its namesake, the votive is reminiscent of t...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Otto Brauer for Holmegaard. Large Bottle in Blue Art Glass with Blue Ball
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Otto Brauer for Holmegaard.
Large vase / bottle in blue art glass with blue ball. 1960's.
Measures: 37.5 x 12 cm (incl. Ball).
In perfect condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Pair Mid-Century Candelabra in black Metal by Gunnar Ander Ystad Metall Sweden
Located in Vorst, BE
Pair of Swedish Modernist candle holders for 7 candles, designed by Gunnar Ander. Produced by Ystad-Metall, located in the town of Ystad in Sweden.
Made of steel, painted black wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Steel
Set of Four Scandinavian Ceramic Goose Money Banks, Höganäs Keramik Sweden 1990s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Set of Four Scandinavian ceramic goose money banks, Höganäs Keramik Sweden 1990s. Each marked under the bottom with maker's marks, and some dated. One ke...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Arthur Percy, Pen Holder, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
By Arthur Percy
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic pen holder designed by Arthur Percy and produced by Gefle, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Group of 4 Green / Turquoise Ceramic Vases - Rörstrand - Gunnar Nylund -
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of four vases with a stunning glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand in the 1950s. The vases are between 18.5 - 26 cm high and in excellent condition. They are all mark...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby. Large ceramic bowl, approx. 1960
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mari Simmulson (1911-2000) for Upsala Ekeby.
Large ceramic bowl. Hand-decorated with motifs of a bird, flowers in a vase, and a woman's face.
Approximately 1960.
Model 4063.
Marked....
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Eva Jancke Björk Crackle Glazed Lidded Urn. Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A grand Scandinavian Modern urn with amazing off white crackle glaze.
Designed by Eva Jancke-Björk for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.
This urn (model 3428) was in production 1943-1951.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Gunnar Nylund Green Glazed Scandinavian Stoneware Vase, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This stoneware vase in olive green glaze was designed by Swedish ceramist Gunnar Nylund and manufactured by Boveskov, Denmark. It was produced during the 1960s and has a handwritten ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Pierre Forssell, candlesticks "Tulip" , brass, Skultuna, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set of three “Tulip” candlesticks by Pierre Forsell for Skultuna Bruk, Sweden. The set was manufactured during Forsell’s tenure at Skultuna. Each piece is stamped at the base alon...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Gunnar Nylund, stoneware vase, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware vase with brown hare fur glaze and two small handles, by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden mid-1900s.
In beautiful condition, smaller signs of use and wear.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Karl Svensson Attribution, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase attributed to Karl Svensson for Höganäs, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Full Set of White 'Surrea' Vases by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
Five stunning 'Surrea' stoneware vases with 'Carrara' glaze.
Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s.
Excellent condition.
Stamped 'Gustavsberg / SURREA'.
Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Pierre Forssell Brass Vase Stamped 1978 Produced by hand in Skultuna Sweden
Located in Forest, BE
This vase was hand crafted in 1978 at the Skultuna studio were Pierre Forssell was working with he's assistant. The vase is made of a brass tube where a brass curved crown was delica...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian glass artist. Handmade art glass vase in turquoise glass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian glass artist.
Handmade art glass vase in turquoise glass.
1970s.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 18.0 cm x D 13.0 cm.
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Vase AXZ, Midcentury Scandinavian Ceramic 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Absolutely stunning glaze on this vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden.
It's the model AXZ and it was designed and manufactured circa 1950s to 1960s.
The vase has an elegant s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mari Simmulson Floor Vase for Upsala Ekeby, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tall handmade Scandinavian midcentury modern floor vase by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby in the 1960s. The largest item from the Rusticana series. Hand-carved rustic unglazed verti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware, Earthenware
Bjørn Wiinblad. Colossal, two-part jug-shaped vase made of ceramic. 1971
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad (1918-2006).
Colossal, two-part jug-shaped vase made of ceramic, modelled in the form of a woman's bust.
With a lid in the shape of a hat.
Rare model.
It is signed ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Oiva Toikka Pampula Bottle in Light Blue and Green, Nuutajärvi Notsjö 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
This vibrant blue Pampula bottle with green and clear glass details by Oiva Toikka is a perfect decoration on it's own. The overall condition of this playful art piece is very good a...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Unique 1950s Hand Signed Rare Wilhelm Kage Bowl Gustavsberg Sweden
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in New York, NY
Early unique Wilhelm Kage bowl with beautiful light brown speckle glaze, circa 1950s. handmade by Wilhelm Kage at Gustavsberg, Sweden, this piece has...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Set of 3 Danish Ceramic Vases Palshus Denmark Per & Annelise Linnemann-Schmidt
Located in Vorst, BE
Set of 3 ceramic vases in beige-brown earth tones. They come with a discrete glaze. Scandinavian Mid-Century ceramic.
Produced in the 1960s by Palshus (Denmark), founded by Per and...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Danish Modern Large Stoneware Vase by Eva Stæhr-Nielsen Made at "Saxbo" 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Large handmande and unique stoneware vase with incised pattern to exterior with matte beige glaze. Made in the 1960s in chamotte clay by Eva Stæhr-Nielsen for "Saxbo", Copenhagen. Stamped by maker.
Eva Stæhr-Nielsen was one of the most influential Danish modern ceramic artists...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Vase by Ellen Malmer for Royal Copenhagen, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A small fajance vase with abstract, modernistic glazed motif in contrasting yet earthy glazes. Designed by the Danish ceramist Ellen Malmer (EM) and manuf...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Large White Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with handle and amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Good condition. Marked as factory second due to it being slightly...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, stoneware vase, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Modern / Midcentury
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware vase with beautiful hare fur glaze by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstand, Sweden mid-1900s.
Marked Nylund and Rörstand.
In good condition, smaller signs of age and wear.
About...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Folk Art Large Organic Burl Curly Grain Birch Bowl, 1962
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This burl made in Sweden 1962 with precision handcraft gives a nice edition to any living room with intention to give an organic simple, but jet complex look. The signs of the wood s...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Fir
Swedish Modern Green Patinated Cast Bronze Vase with Flower relief, GAB 1930s
Located in Bromma, Stockholms län
Small Swedish modern patinated bronze vase decorated with a simple flower in relief, made by Guldsmedsaktiebolaget (GAB), in the 1930s. Model 265, marked with the sheaf of wheat symbol indicating excellent quality. Stamped GAB, Brons, 256. Elegant and sculptural piece with nice proportions and a delicate yet robust look.
Guldsmedsaktiebolaget was founded 1867 in Stockholm and was one of the most renowned Companies in Scandinavia, making high quality designs in gold, silver, silver plating, bronze and pewter. From 1907-1941 Jacob Ängman...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Set of 3 Mid-Century Candlesticks in Brass by Arthur Pe, Kolbäck, Sweden
Located in Vorst, BE
A set of three Mid-Century candle-sticks or candle-holders in solid brass.
Created and made by Arthur Petterson, he signed his candleholders “Arthur Pe Kolbäck...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Set of Two 1966 Pompadour Vases by Finnish Designer Nanny Still for Riihimäen
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Finnish set of two pieces by Nanny Still named Pompadour.
It comes with two pieces of the quiet rare color olive green. The two models, 1945 and 1405, of the Pompadour se...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Blue Ceramic Bowl Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Vintage Midcentury
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely blue bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 19 x 13.5 cm in diameter. It is in excellent condition except from some minor marks on the inside. The bowl is marked as 1st quality.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the top names when it comes to Mid century Scandinavian...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Set 4 Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders Brass Gunnar Ander Ystad Metall Sweden
Located in Vorst, BE
Set of 4 Swedish Modernist candle holders by Gunnar Ander. Produced by Ystad-Metall, located in the town of Ystad in Sweden.
Candle-holders in solid, polished brass on a base of cl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Matching Otto Brauer for Holmgaard Green Gulvvase Danish Glass Vases
By Otto Brauer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Handsome pair of Gulvvase glass vases designed by Otto Brauer for Holmgaard. The iconic bottle shaped vases were designed in the 1960s and remain desirable amongst collectors. Brauer...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Basset hound in glazed ceramic. Late 20th C.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Sweden.
Basset hound in glazed ceramic.
Late 20th century.
In excellent condition.
Signed.
Dimensions: L 4.5 cm x H 4.5 cm.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large danish Ceramic Bowl Palshus Denmark Per & Annelise Linnemann-Schmidt
Located in Vorst, BE
Large ceramic vide-poche or bowl, 13" diameter. Very rare in this dimension.
It comes in olive green tones with an impressive blue flame in the center. The blue effect is replicated onto the upper edge. On the outside shows an impressed geometrical pattern. It comes with a thick glaze.
Scandinavian Mid-Century bowl, produced by Palshus (Denmark) in the 1960s, founded by Per and his wife Annelise Linnemann-Schmidt.
The couple created and produced chamotte (danish clay) objects, often with impressed decorations (tableware, vases, and lamps). Colors were characteristic Scandinavian earthy tones: blues, browns, greens and beige.
Many other talented ceramic artists also worked for Palshus including Jens H. Quistgaard and Esben Klint.
The plate is signed under the base : Palshus and APLS for Annelise Per Linnemann-Schmidt, model 114...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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 prod...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian Modern Vase In Pewter, CG Hallberg -1938
By CG Hallberg
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern vase in pewter, CG Hallberg -1938.
Signed with makers mark.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Marks, scratches, smaller dent.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Large danish Ceramic Dish Bowl Palshus Denmark Per & Annelise Linnemann-Schmidt
Located in Vorst, BE
Large round ceramic vide-poche or low bowl in earth tones beige-grey brown.
Scandinavian Mid-Century 1960s, produced by Palshus (Denmark), founded by Per and his wife Annelise Linn...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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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