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
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely miniature stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in an ample apple form with a thin neck. Decorated with warm ochre hare’s fur glaze.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, reno...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Vase in Bronze, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Heavy cylindrical Scandinavian vase in solid bronze. Horizontal ribbings/tiers towards its base and two center stripes - incised/engine-turned. Unknown Scandinavian maker/designer in...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$364 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Danish Vase and Dish White Ceramic Set, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of handmade Danish midcentury modern circular vase and vide-poche dish. Rustic look with beautiful glaze in light gray, white, sand and beige colors. Both items signed by the art...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Stoneware Platter by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking stoneware platter by Berndt Friberg, with a checkered decor in aquamarine, blue and purple. Heavy quality.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his stone...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Lauritz Hjorth, Bornholm, Denmark. Small unique ceramic bowl.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lauritz Hjorth, Bornholm, Denmark. Small unique ceramic bowl.
Blue-toned glaze.
1960s.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: D 8.5 cm x H 3.5 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$160 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Set of Two '2' Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlestick Holders in Walnut
By Rude Osolnik
Located in Deland, FL
This set of Danish candlestick holders by Rude Osolnik are in nearly perfect original condition. Both perfectly minimal and yet statement making all at once this set, made from solid...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
Timo Sarpaneva Triangular 'Archipelago' Candleholder for Iittala
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage Scandinavian art glass triangular "Archipelago' candleholder by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala.
Designer: Timo Sarpaneva
Manufacture...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Six Scandinavian Modern Rice Grain Bowls by Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg, Arabia
Located in Stockholm, SE
Six pieces of Scandinavian Modern rice grain porcelain bowls by Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg for Arabia, Finland.
These delicate "rice grain" bowls were designed by Finnish artist Friedl...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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
$2,321 Sale Price
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Scandinavian Modern Faience jar by Hans Hedberg, Biot, France
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely jar by Hans Hedberg, made in faience in thick quality. Plump, egg-shaped form with a lid with oval indentures. Pale yellow, pinkish glaze with lichen-like flecks giving an org...
Category
1970s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Large Bronze Art Deco Vase by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s.
Great condition.
Stamped 'BRONS', model number '9017' and signature 'Su...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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
2 Anna-Lisa Thomson Ceramic Ribbed Vases Upsala Ekeby, 1930
Located in New York, NY
Two Swedish art Deco, Scandinavian Modern ceramic vase with textured horizontal lines, a thin glaze reveals the clay's color. Designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby. Signed o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Candle Holder In The Style Of Paavo Tynell, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Candle holder in the style of Paavo Tynell, 1940s. Brass. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Holiday Ornaments by Georg Jensen Collectibles Series, Christmas Decorations
By Georg Jensen
Located in Miami, FL
A fine set of holiday ornaments designed by Georg Jensen for the Collectibles series.
Both ornaments are in brass gilded with 24-carat gold.
Measures: 7" High x 6" Wide and approxim...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
1970's Solid Rosewood Silver Plated & Tessellated Bone Lid Jewelry Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful solid rosewood with silver plate lid and tessellated bone top , circa 1970's well crafted unique piece great for rings earings necklaces, etc.
Category
20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
$220 Sale Price
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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
$192 Sale Price
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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
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
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
$192 Sale Price
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Rare Gunnar Ander Candleholder for Ystad Metall in Brass
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare Gunnar Ander candleholder in brass for three candles. Manufactured by Ystad Metall.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$210 Sale Price
30% Off
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
Bjørn Wiinblad, The Blue House. Large ceramic bowl shaped like a bird.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers.
Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase.
Bjørn Wiinblad (1918-2006) for Det Blå Hus (The ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$448 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$208 Sale Price
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Vintage Shooting Star Crystal Vase from Kosta
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Heavy Swedish crystal vase that resembles a shooting star. Designed in-house at Kosta in Sweden during the 1970s. The sticker from Kosta in no lon...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
$244 Sale Price
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Bodil Kjær for Gullaskruf, Sweden. "Cross" vase in clear art glass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bodil Kjær for Gullaskruf, Sweden. "Cross" vase in clear art glass.
Early and large model.
From the 1960s.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: H 26.5 cm x W 9.5 cm.
Provenance: Danis...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$288 Sale Price
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1950's Danish Handblown Glass Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
1950´s Danish handblown glass drop vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard.
The vase is ingraved with Per Lütkens signature, year of production (1958) and the Holmegaard name.
Danish gl...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Large Holmegaard White Blue Art Glass Vase, 1980s
By Holmegaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handcrafted mouthblown large round 80s modernist art glass vase by Holmegaard. Dramatic, organic sea blue wavy shapes on milky white base. Excellent, seemingly unused condition.
Den...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
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
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1956
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware bowl with amazing hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1956.
Excellent condition.
Incised s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Brown and Blue Stoneware Vase by Yngve Blixt, Höganäs, Sweden, 1975
By Yngve Blixt
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing 'leopard' glaze.
Made by Yngve Blixt, in his studio in Höganäs, Sweden, 1975.
Excellent condition. Incised Yngve Blixt, Höganäs.
Yngve Blix...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Heidi Fournier for Kähler, Denmark. Large ceramic bowl with floral motifs
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Heidi Fournier for Kähler, Denmark.
Large ceramic bowl. Floral motifs on a cream-coloured base.
Approximately from the 1960s.
In perfect condition with natural crackling from produc...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$320 Sale Price
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Pierre Forsell for Skultuna, Sweden. Brass vase. From the 1950s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pierre Forsell for Skultuna, Sweden. Brass vase.
From the 1950s.
In perfect condition.
Marked.
Dimensions: H 22.5 cm x D 9.5 cm.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$480 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Faience jar by Hans Hedberg, Biot, France
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing jar by Hans Hedberg, made in faience. Beautiful oval form, reminiscent of a shell or a smoothly formed pebble. Striking deep red glaze and litchen-like flecks.
Category
1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Pair of 1950s Jens Quistgaard Brass Candlesticks for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1950s Jens Quistgaard Brass Candlesticks for Dansk.
Executed in solid brass, these candlesticks are one of Quistgaard's most no...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Nittsjö, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Royal Copenhagen, Vase, Brown Glazed Stoneware, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1950s.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Midcentury Set of 14 silver-plated candlesticks by Kjell Engman, Sweden, 1979
By Kjell Engman, Gense
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of 14 beautiful “Saturnus” candlesticks by Kjell Engman, made from silver-plated brass. Three different heights, all hold regular candles.
Height 33.5 / 27 / 21 cm
Diameter 12.5...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
1960s Sensational Scandinavian Blue Plate Enamel on Aluminum Norway
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Sensational Blue Plate Enamel on Aluminum
Scandinavian Modern
unmarked
attributed style emalox and eloxsoren
.75 h x 7.25 diameter
Preowned vintage unrestored
Refer to images f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and orange-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with handle.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Great condition. Incised signature "G.N." and Rörstrands three crowns.
Gunnar Ny...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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 Scandinavian Modern Metal Candelabras by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of striking candelabras in a playful design by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, with six arms each. Lacquered red, decorative brass detail. The diameter of the light cuffs varies slightly b...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Light Brown high ceramic vase - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand - Mid 20th century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A light brown, high ceramic vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 24 cm (9.6") high and in excellent condition. The vase is marked as the photo shows and it is marked as...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Blue Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s 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
$4,026 Sale Price
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Pair of Finnish Brass Candlesticks, 1930/1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of Finnish brass candlesticks, 1930/1940s. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$1,030 / set
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
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
Danish Gerd Bøgelund for Royal Copenhagen Large Leaf Vase with Oxblood Glaze 60s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large vase by Danish ceramist Gerd Bøgelund (1923-1987) for Royal Copenhagen Denmark.
It's made of stoneware in the 1960s.
The vase is decorated with an incised leaf ornamentation...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
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
Large and decorative Swedish made burl knot wood bowl, 20th century
Located in Hägersten, SE
Large and decorative Swedish made burl knot wood bowl. Hand made by Swedish carpenter during the 20th century. Unusually large size. Good vintage condition with signs of wear and pa...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch
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
Glass Vase with Spiral Pattern by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta, Sweden
Located in Goteborg, SE
When Vicke Lindstrand came back to the glass in 1950s after a decade as artistic leader at the ceramic factory Upsala-Ekeby, he exploded in a creative burst of new shapes and pattern...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Group of 3 Brown Vases & Bowl, Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Mid-Century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of three vases and a bowl in a brown glaze designed by CGunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. The vases are 16.5, 16.5, 7.5 and 14.5 cm high and the bowl is 17.5 x 11 cm in diameter. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Decorative Ceramic Tray by Sylvia Leuchovius for Rörstrand, Sweden
Located in Goteborg, SE
Decorative tray by the Swedish artist Sylvia Leuchovius. (1915-2003). Leuchovius was one of Rörstrands most prolific artists for almost 30 years. This tray is a typical example of he...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
$355 Sale Price / set
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Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Large ceramic bowl with glaze in brown tones.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl Harry Stålhane (1920-1990) for Rörstrand, Sweden.
Large ceramic bowl with glaze in brown tones.
Mid-20th century.
Signed.
Perfect condition.
First factory quality.
Dimensions: D...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$400 Sale Price
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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.