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
Stavangerflint Hand-Painted Norwegian Decorative Dish, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Square shaped multicolored decorative vide poche designed by Inger Waage (1923-1995) for Stavangerflint in the late 1950s-early 1960s. Three human figures stand smiling with colorful, patterned clothes...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Large Bowl in Ceramic by Hanne Schneider, 1988
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful large stoneware bowl by Danish artist Hanne Schneider, 1988.
Great colour plate in this glaze.
Other mentionable ceramic artists from Denmark: Arne Bang, Axel Salto, Co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$568 Sale Price
20% Off
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Elf girl with braided basket and honey heart.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg.
Elf girl with braided basket and honey heart.
Late 20th century.
In perfect condition.
Signed.
Dimensions: W 11.0 cm x H 14.0 cm.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$224 Sale Price
20% Off
Stoneware Vase by Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s.
Great condition.
Incised signature "MW" and "R" för Rörstrand.
Marianne Westm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
"Surrea" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful “Surrea” vase by Wilhelm Kåge, with a striking, skewed form. Glazed with white carrara glaze. Very cool shadow effect.
The “Surrea” stoneware series was first introduced i...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Green Footed Bowl by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 'Swedish Modern' stoneware footed bowl with green glaze.
Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in Sweden, 1930s.
Good condition. Factory second due to it being slightly a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Vintage "Antikva" Bud Vase by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage "Antikva" bud vase by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda, circa 1970s. The vase is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 3.5"D x 6.5"H and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful earthenware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, during the 1940s.
Good size with seascape motive. Off white glaze with a hint of yellow.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Scandinavian Modern Faience Platter by Hans Hedberg, Biot, France
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Platter by Hans Hedberg, made in faience. Smooth, organic form with striking oxblood glaze on a grey background.
Category
1970s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
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
Upsala Ekeby, Urn, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable blue-glazed earthenware urn designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
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
$1,065 Sale Price
50% Off
Art Noveau bronze vase by Hugo Elmqvist, Sweden, early 20th century
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Lovely bronze vase attributed to Elsa Kock and made by Hugo Elmqvist in Sweden during the first half of the 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Erik Mornils, Vase, Green-Glazed Earthenware, Nittsjö Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase designed by Erik Mornils and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
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
Kosta "Zebra" Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Kosta "Zebra" Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand, 1950s.
Scandinavian hand blown art glass by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta (later Kosta Boda), Sweden.
This rare Swedish vase of the Zebra S...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Paul Hoff for Kosta Boda. Unique art glass bowl with fish motif.
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.
Paul Hoff (b. 1945) for Kosta Boda. Unique art g...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Stoneware Egg Sculpture White & Brown Concrete 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´s in excellent condition and it has a ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Stoneware "Gnurgla" Vase by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking stoneware vase by Stig Lindberg, model called “Gnurgla”. Unique, in a whimsical, drop form. Glazed glossy, dark purple.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Large bird sculpture , 1970’s
By Kjell Engman
Located in Delft, NL
Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Large bird sculpture , 1970’s
Dimensions: 48cm H 23cm W , 20cm D
Condition: Mint
Designer : Kjell Engman
Producer: Kosta Boda
Origin: Sweden
Material: Glass
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Bronze box by Ystad Brons
By Ystad-Metall
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Mid-Century bronze box with wooden interior by Ystad brons. Rectangular shape elevated by 4 feet at each corner. Age appropriate wear.
Dimensions: W 6.5 in x D 5 in x H 1.7 in
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Small Swedish Root Bowl dated 1782
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Root Bowl dated 1782
Beautiful organic shape and silky smooth patina with some original paint left.
Owner marks and dated 1782.
Made out of birch burl wood.
Heigth: 9 cm/3...
Category
1780s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch, Burl
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
Naive Scandinavian Coil Vase in Glazed Stoneware, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual naively executed studio stoneware vase displaying sausage/coil roll technique. Hand applied glazes in different shades of brown, black and grey. It was made in Denmark circa ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
$222 Sale Price
25% Off
Carlos R Pebaque vaas zweden 1993
Located in Delft, NL
Carlos R Pebaque vaas zweden 1993
Designer: Carlos R Pebaque
Producer: Carlos R Pebaque
Dimensions: 13 cm H x 15cm diameter
Period: 1960’s
Material: Glass
Condition: Mint
Origin: Sw...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Modernist clay sculpture by Doris Wahlberg, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Bust made by Doris Wahlberg in Sweden in the middle of the 20th century.
Sculpture is made of clay with great details.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and grey-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Dark Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s-1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A dark vase (black & brown) with a lovely glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 17,5 cm (7") high. It´s in mint condition and marked as 1st qua...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Saara Hopea / "BUBBLE" VASE SH122 / Nuutajärvi
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Saara Hopea is a Finnish female designer.
She specialised in interior design at the Central School of Applied Arts in Helsinki, and after graduating, she started her career as a furn...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Heikki Orvola / Oval Vase(Unique Piece) / Nuutajärvi / 1985
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Heikki Orvola studied ceramics at an art and design school.
After graduating at the top of his class in 1968, he began his career as a designer at Nuutajärvi at the invitation of Kaj...
Category
1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Heikki Orvola / Oval Vase(Unique Piece) / Nuutajärvi / 1985
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Heikki Orvola studied ceramics at an art and design school.
After graduating at the top of his class in 1968, he began his career as a designer at Nuutajärvi at the invitation of Kaj...
Category
1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Eva Jancke-Björk, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A grey and yellow-glazed earthenware vase designed by Eva Jancke-Björk and produced Bo Fajans, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Set 4 Cathrineholm Norway MidCentury Modern Enamel Metal White/Brown Lotus Bowls
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Very nice set of four enamel on metal bowls designed by Grete Prytz Kittelsen and Arne Clausen for Cathrineholm of Norway. These 5.5 inch diameter bowls have the white lotus design o...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Upsala Ekeby, Vases, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige and orange-glazed earthenware vases designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
“EKEBY 97” stamp on bottom
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
$2,100 / set
Tall Silver Vase by Sigurd Persson, Sweden, 1982
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant silver vase by Sigurd Persson, in a simplistic design that enhances the delicately hammered surface.
Category
1980s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Lovely Green and Black Art Deco Vase by Ilse Claesson, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase designed by Ilse Claesson in the 1930s at Rörstrand, Sweden. It is 22 cm high and in very good condition except from some craquelure in the glaze because of the age.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Gray / Brown Vase with handles Eva Jancke-Björk - Bo Fajans 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A gray and brown vase with lovely handles designed by Eva Jancke-Björk at Bo Fajans in Gefle in the 1940s. It is 13.5 cm high and about 18 cm in diameter. The vase is in excellent co...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Black & Brown Bowl - Mid century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
Midcentury Swedish bowl from Rörstrand, designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane. It is 15.5 cm in diameter and is in excellent condition and marked as 1st quality.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is o...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
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
Black & White Serving Dish Domino, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely serving dish of model Domino designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg. It is 20 x 20 cm and in excellent condition. It is marked below with the Gustavsberg stamp.
The Do...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Danish Large Decorated Porcelain Dish by Bjørn Wiinblad, 1970s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish large decorated porcelain dish by Bjørn Wiinblad, 1970s.
Large rectangular white dish designed by famous Danish designer Bjørn Wiinblad and made by Danish manufacture...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$186 Sale Price
51% Off
Kaj Franck Blown Glass Rooster Bottle for Nuutajärvi 1963
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful mould-blown glass decanter by the renowned designer Kaj Franck. This object has a distinctive cock stopper on the top, but can be used with or without. This particular series of decanters by Kaj Franck was manufactured for a limited time only, from 1955-1968. This beautiful and rare piece is signed Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi notsjö -63, and is really something exceptional to own or collect.
Kaj Franck (1911-1989) was the artistic director of the Arabia ceramics company. He was one of the leading figures of Finnish design and an influential figure in design and applied arts between 1940-1980. His leading role and influence on Finnish design is celebrated with one of the most prestigious awards named after him (The Kaj Franck Award) .
We have a few more items by Kaj Franck on our selection on 1stdibs. The Kremlin bells...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Stoneware Egg Sculpture Gray & Green 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´s in excellent condition and it has a ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Knabstrup Ceramic Moon Frog Bud Vase Vintage Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery
By Knabstrup
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare and monumental 1950s Danish modern cobalt and brown Knabstrup Studio sculptural flower vase, limited run, 800 piece series.
Excellent vintage condition, original paper label...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Glass “Devil’s Cradle” Bowl by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful “Devil’s Cradle” bowl by Timo Sarpaneva, made in thick glass quality in an organic, rounded form. Two holes close to the edge. Frosted surface.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Large Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and unique stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Incised signature "NYLUND" and makers mark "R" for Rörstrand.
Great...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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
$4,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson. Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful abd rare vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Excellent condition.
Impressed 'EKEBY' and '18'.
Anna-Lisa Thomson (1905-1952) was born in the sout...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Finnish Candle Holder, 1930/1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Finnish candle holder, 1930/1940s. Forged iron. Beautiful flower and fire details. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Unique Cast Iron Leaf Platter: A Possible Prototype with Historic Design Roots
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unique cast red painted iron decorative leaf platter. A platter possibly a prototype, made of cast iron. The design originates from a model in cast brass plate that was exhibited at ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
AB ML, Vase, Pewter, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pewter vase designed and produced by AB ML, Sweden, 1930s. With personal inscription.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Piet Hein "Ursa Major" Seven Arm Candelabrum in Solid Brass, Denmark 1953
By Piet Hein
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PIET HEIN - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN
First edition of the beautiful candelabrum by the Danish modernist and designer, poet, mathematician and architect Piet Hein.
The candelabrum h...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Nittsjö, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase with relief decoration, designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Iron, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
fits 0.45” diameter candles
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Green / Gray Ceramic Vase Berndt Friberg Gustavsberg Midcentury Vintage, 1967
Located in Stockholm, SE
A steelgreen / gray vase designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 10 cm (4") high. It has a beautiful har fur glaze and vase produced in 1967, it is marked...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 2 Art Deco Bronze Vases by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of beautiful bronze vases with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s.
Great condition. The colors differ slightly.
Stamped 'BRONS', model numbe...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian Modern Blue, White Striped Ceramic Vase, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Beautiful and vivid light blue vintage Mid-Century Modern vase from the 1960s. Distinct slim and precise white stripes on light blue base with glazed interior in black and green arou...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in an oval, plump form. Vibrant blue hare’s fur glaze, paler on the top half of the body.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renown...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Ivar Alenius-Bjork A set of "Lily" Candle Sticks, Brass, Ystad Metall 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A set of 4 very beautiful and delicate candleholders designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk in 1939 and manufactured by Ystad Metall in Sweden. These pieces are a part of a series of candle ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$1,137 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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.