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
Anna-Lisa Thomson, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and brown-glazed earthenware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Vase. Thorkild Olsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed vase with gilded banding on the base.
Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYAL COPENHAGEN. Made in Denmark, 1950s.
Great condition. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Baca Flask Vase Black Yellow, Danish 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
One of the more rare to find vases from Royal Copenhagen "Baca" series. The decor is designed by Nils Thorsson in the 1960s and this vase was manufactured in the period from 1969 to ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
$210 Sale Price
25% Off
Three Art Deco Pewter Candlesticks Signed by Nils Fougstedt and Made 1937
Located in Stockholm, SE
Three elegant, functionalist Art Deco pewter candlesticks by Nils Fougstedt made 1937. Embossed stripes around the sphere. Signed and stamped Nils Fougstedt and FAK, L8, Svenskt Tenn...
Category
1930s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable green and beige-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Arne Bang Ceramic Fish
By Arne Bang
Located in Oakland, CA
Arne Bang Danish Ceramic fish in a beautiful glaze of varying greens and earth tones. Marked AB.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Erik Hoglund Hand Forged Iron Candlabra with Boda Art Glass pendants
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Erik Hoglund Hand Wrought 5 Candle and Kosta Boda Art Glass Candelabra. Beautiful Scale and Size! Measures just under 24" tall. Iron work is very nice and all original! Glass is...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
Aluminia faience vase. Modernist design. Glaze in shades of brown.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Aluminia faience vase. Modernist design. Glaze in shades of brown.
Mid-20th century.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: Height 12.5 cm x Diameter 8.0 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Brown Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s, Mid Century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely brown vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 14 cm high and it has a lovely brown har fur glaze, it´s in mint condition and marked as 1:st quality.
Gunnar Nyl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Gerd Hiort Petersen for Royal Copenhagen. Stoneware vase with white glossy glaze
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.
Gerd Hiort Petersen (b. 1937), Danish ceramicist...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Jerk Werkmäster, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-glazed ceramic vase designed by Jerk Werkmäster and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Crystal Bowls Sweden Designer Anna Ehrner, Pair
By Kosta Boda
Located in New York, NY
A pair (two) of substantial vintage Scandinavian clear crystal bowls by designer Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda, circa late-20th century, Sweden. Made in Sweden. Both are signed and numb...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
$520 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Börne Augustsson, Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic blown glass vase designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Timo Sarpaneva Scandinavian Modern Minora Clear Glass Vase for Iitala Finland
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful glass Minora vase designed by Timo Sarpaneva and manufactured in Finland by Iitala. This vase has an icy texured finish with a polished rim. Engraved TS on the bottom.
Abo...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall, Chandelier for Four Candles, Brass and Art Glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall.
Chandelier for four candles in brass and mouth-blown art glass shaped like flowers. Scandinavian design, mid-20th century.
Measures: 21 x 12.5 cm.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian teak and string 6-place candle holder, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
just wow
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Large Vase from the Early Production by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Goteborg, SE
Vase decorated in a technique using a colored slurry of clay as the paint. This vase is a very fine, early, example of the production at Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden.
Category
1910s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Royal Copenhagen Vase, Denmark, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Royal Copenhagen
Trumpet shaped porcelain vase, terracotta and grey crackle glaze with gold decorative trim.
Marks on base. Denmark, 1950s
Dimensions: 9.5 height x 5.5 diameter.
...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A black and orange-glazed and incised earthenware vase, designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Sculpture Brown & Yellow Speckled Egg in Ceramics by Hans Hedberg, Biot, France
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 25 cm (10") high including the stand. It do have a lovely brown and yellow colo...
Category
1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Tall Baca Vase Brown, Danish Modern 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
This ceramic vase from Royal Copenhagen was designed by Nils Thorsson in the late 1960s or early 1970s.
It belongs to the "Baca" series and features an abstract floral decor in brow...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Nils Thorsson for Aluminia "Baca" Large Fruit Bowl Black & Yellow, Danish 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare and very large raised bowl by Nils Thorsson for the ceramic manufacturer Aluminia Denmark, later brandname Royal Copenhagen. It's from the "Baca" series and made ca. 1960s.
The...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Åke Holm, Swedish ceramicist. Large ceramic dish with motif of Don Quixote.
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.
Åke Holm, Swedish ceramicist.
Large unique ceram...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
HOLMGREN ILLUMS BOLIGHUS. cast Iron candle holder 1960s Denmark
Located in Den Haag, NL
HOLMGREN ILLUMS BOLIGHUS. A cast iron candle holder. The way they make the cast iron, gives them a structure on the surface. It looks very basic, natural and strong. They are really...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Beautiful Blue-toned cylindric vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand Scandinavian
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely blue-toned ceramic vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the mid 20th century. The vase is 16.5 cm (6.6") high and in excellent condition. The vase is marked ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Bjørn Wiinblad, The Blue House. Large ceramic bowl shaped like a bird.
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.
Bjørn Wiinblad (1918-2006) for Det Blå Hus (The ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Jens Quistgaard Candelabra, Cast Iron
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish sculptural candelabra designed Jens Quistgaard circa 1960 Denmark.
Measurements
W 4.35'' x D 4.35'' x H 7''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
White Konstrakta Porcelain Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A porcelain vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the 20th midcentury, the vase is of model "Konstrakta". It´s 10 cm high and 9 x 8 cm and in excellent condition excep...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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 only a few light scratches. Slightly askew with an inscription...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Modernist Brutalist HAGENAUER STYLE tripod Bronze shell bowl, AUSTRIA, 1950s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Brutalist tripod bronze shell element
Origin:
Austria
Material:
solid bronze
Decade:
1950s
This original vintage shell plate element, was produced in the 1950s i...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Edvin Öhrström, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue blown glass vase designed by Edvin Öhrström and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Pair of Bronze Art Deco Candlesticks by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
Pair of Swedish Grace bronze candlesticks with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Good condition, some wear to the patination and some light scratc...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
GAB, Vase, Bronze, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A bronze vase designed and produced by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pierre Forssell for Skultuna. Pair of "Reflex" wall-mounted candle holders.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pierre Forssell for Skultuna. A pair of "Reflex" wall-mounted candle holders.
Polished brass.
From the 21st century.
Designed in the late 1960s.
In perfect condition. Like new.
Dimen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Syco Keramik, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
By Syco Keramik
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced by Syco Keramik, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ingrid Atterberg huge floor vase, brown glaze with geometric pattern Sweden 60's
Located in Forest, BE
Imposant brownish floor vase / table vase by Swedish female ceramicist Ingrid Atterberg. Hand carved geometric patterns that gives powerful decorative elements to the ceramic.
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Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
$1,074 Sale Price
50% Off
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
Paavo Tynell decorative vase in solid brass model 13, Taito circa 1940.
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare Paavo Tynell cup made in solid brass, model 13 for Taito. Paavo Tynell made a range of cup and decoration object, this one is one of the most elegant and rarest of all. Tynell m...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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
Art Glass Eider Sea Duck / Bird Sculpture by Oiva Toikka / Nuutajarvi of Finland
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous art glass Eider sea duck / bird sculpture by Oiva Toikka / Nuutajarvi of Finland, with original box, circa late 1980s. The sculpture is mouth blown and is in great vintage c...
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$400 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-century Brutalist Iron Fire Screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna, Sweden
Located in Malmö, SE
Amazing cast iron midcentury sculpture / fireplace screen.
Designed by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna, Sweden 1960s.
Great original condition with signs of use and age.
Stamped 'OH'...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Bjørn Wiinblad. Colossal, two-part jug-shaped vase made of ceramic. 1971
Located in København, Copenhagen
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
Mid Century Modern Art Glass Bottle Form Vase Otto Bauer for Kastrup Holmegaard
By Otto Brauer, Holmgaard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous deep & rich blue Art Glass vase by Otto Brauer for Holmgaard C1960. Striking color and tall 15". In excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern Stonewear Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1950's
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern stonewear vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1950's.
Signed with makers mark.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent wi...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg in a tall, curved form. Beautiful sky blue nuances of hare’s fur glaze.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his stoneware vases an...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Teak Wood Vintage Selection of Seven Animals, 1960s Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian modern wood vintage seven ( 7 ) animal figures from teak wood, 1960s Denmark.
An amazing collection of different types of animals.
This lovely collection show nice char...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
$1,642 Sale Price / set
26% Off
Scandinavian Modern Designer White Enamel and Chrome Ashtray
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern period white enamel and chrome steel ashtray, by design firm LWA, Inc., Norway, circa 1960s. Vessel appears to have never been used as an ...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Steel, Chrome
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Herman Kähler, Urn, Glazed Earthenware, Denmark, c. 1910
Located in High Point, NC
A blue, orange and green-glazed earthenware urn, designed and produced by Herman Kähler, Denmark, c. 1910.
Category
1910s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Iron and glass prism candelabra by Erik Höglund , Boda Smide, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Three armed candelabra designed by Erik Höglund. Hand made during the 1950s by Boda Smide in Sweden. Wrought iron and mold blown clear glass prisms with patterns of people and fishes...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Unique Stoneware Bowl by Liisa Hallamaa. Arabia, Finland, 1960s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique hand thrown stoneware bowl, with amazing glaze.
Made by Liisa Hallamaa at Arabia, Finland, 1960s.
Excellent condition.
Incised signature "LH" and "ARABIA".
Liisa Kaarina Hallamaa was a Finnish ceramist. She graduated from the ceramics department of the Central School of Art and Industry in 1949. She started working at Arabia as early as 1945 and worked as an artist in its art department from 1957 to 1971. Her work was characterised by large vases and vases. The materials used were chamotte and stoneware. He also worked as an assistant to Aune Siimes...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Brown Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Green Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1958
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing green hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1958.
Great condition.
Incised...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Pewter Vase from Ystad Metall
By Ystad-Metall
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant pewter vase from Ystad Metall. Wide mouth, tapering towards the base that is adorned with beautiful leaves.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Danish Modern Solid Teak Bird Candleholder
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and nostalgic candleholder. Whimsical versatile multiposition candleholder, solid teak five candle capacity 1/2" diameter candles well done piece. This piece is vintage and...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
$140 Sale Price
20% Off
A set of three ‘Hurricane’ by BJÖRN WIINBLAD
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of three ‘Hurricane’ storm lanterns, in nickel plated finish by BJÖRN WIINBLAD. Signed . Circa late 20th century. Signed.
H 15″-22″.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$3,900 / set
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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