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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 

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

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
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Midcentury Black Stoneware Vase
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful midcentury Swedish vase in stoneware by Rörstrand, designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane. The vase is marked as 2nd quality because of some blurriness in the glaze around the n...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Danish Modern Rare Lucite Top and Rosewood Base Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and beautiful brutalist design on solid Lucite top box, and solid rosewood base, one of a kind piece of unknown designer.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Lucite, Rosewood

Erik Hoglund / Vase 'Blue Grey Carbrundum' / Boda Glasbruk / 1950s
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
This series, which was released in 1956, uses carborundum (silicon carbide), unlike previous products that used potato skins and sawdust to generate air bubbles. It has a unique form...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Brown and Blue Stoneware Vase by Yngve Blixt, Höganäs, Sweden, 1975
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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Studio Ceramic Vessel with Foot, Francesca Mascitti-Lindh
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian Modern hand thrown and glazed ceramic vessel with foot, by Francesca Mascitti-Lindh, for Arabia, Finland, circa 1960. Measures: diameter: 8.5” height: 4.5”
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

1950s Norwegian Modern design ceramic vase / urn by Kaare Berven Fjeldsaa
Located in Skien, NO
UNIQUE Handcrafted Scandinavian Modern / Mid-Century Modern Style Vase / Urn in Glazed Ceramic with Detailed Decoration of Girls, Deer, and House Motif. Stunning Norwegian design ta...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Scandinavian Modern Faience platter by Hans Hedberg, Biot, France
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful small platter by Hans Hedberg, made in faience. Almond shaped with striking blue glaze covered with litchen-like flecks.
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1970s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Faience

White 'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 'Swedish Modern' stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in Sweden, 1930s. Excellent condition. Impressed 'Gustavsberg / KÅGE / HANDDR...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Mid Century Turquoise Ceramic Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Nymølle Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare blue / turquoise Scandinavian mid century vase by Gunnar Nylund for Nymølle Denmark, 1950s. In good original condition and signed by the artist. Dimensions: H: 17 cm / 6.70" W...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Interconnect Candle Holder - Black Steel - by Colin King for Audo
By Audo
Located in Dubai, AE
Interconnect Candle Holder, a sphere, an angle and a line meet on the Interconnect Candle Holder , a bold and illuminating centerpiece of exaggerated proportions, designed for Audo by Colin King...
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2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Large vase by Gunnar Nylund
Located in Long Island City, NY
Gunnar Nylund, a model ‘AKT’ stoneware vase, Rörstrand, 1950’s-60’s. Stoneware, speckled glaze in brown and blue. Signed R Sweden GN AKT. Height 17,3″. Minor wear. Marks. Minor sta...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

1950s Kaj Franck Soap Bubble Glass Orb Nuutajarvi Notsjo Finland
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A beautiful sculptural and fluid piece. The "Soap Bubble" vase in olive glass. Extensive signature, K. Franck, Nuutajarvi Notsjo Measures: 7 inch high.
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Hertha Bengtsson for Rörstrand, Unique Vase in Glazed Ceramics with Female Faces
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hertha Bengtsson for Rörstrand. Unique vase in glazed ceramics with female faces, 1960s. Measures: 20 x 12 cm. In excellent condition. 1st factory quality. Signed.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Sculpture by Lars Erik Falk, Sweden, 1968
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking sculpture by Lars Erik Falk, made from aluminium perforated with holes. The different angles create a beautiful play with light.
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1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Aluminum

Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Mid-Century Brown Vase
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful mid-century Swedish vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, Sweden, the vase is 11.5 cm high and close to mint condition except from some minor scratches. This...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Swedish Designer, 3-Armed Candelabra, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, 3-armed candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Brass

Sylvia Leuchovius, her own workshop. Large unique ceramic vase. 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sylvia Leuchovius (1915–2003), her own workshop. Large unique ceramic vase. Glaze in shades of blue and green. 1970s. Signed. Perfect condition. Dimensions: Diameter 16.0 cm x Heigh...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Midcentury 1.6kg Brutalist Bronze Candleholder by Michael Harjes, Germany 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Brutalist candleholder Origin: Germany Design producer: Michael Harjes Material: bronze Decade: 1960s Description: This original vintage candleholder was produced in th...
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Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Michael Andersen, Bornholm. Large vase in ceramic. Mid-20th C.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Michael Andersen, Bornholm. Large vase in ceramic. Floating glaze in violet and green shades. Model 1409. Mid-20th century. Marked. Perfect condition. Dimensions: Height 26.0 cm. x...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Scandinavian Modern Pair of Candle Holders In Bronze ca 1930-40's
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern Pair of Candle Holders In Bronze ca 1930-40's. Unsigned. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with a...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Brass Candleholder No. 69 by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna
Located in Stockholm, SE
This model no. 69 candleholder was designed by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna Sweden in the 1950s. It is made from solid brass.  
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

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...
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1930s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Turtle in Glazed Ceramics, 1970's
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Turtle in glazed ceramics. 1970's. Measures: 8 x 4 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Rare Solid Sterling Silver Wall Clock for Georg Jensen by Henning Koppel
Located in Oakland, CA
An extremely rare solid sterling silver wall clock model HK A11 designed by Henning Koppel and created by Georg Jensen of Denmark. A never used wall clock...
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

Erik Hoglund / Engraved Bowl'Crystal' / Boda Glasbruk / 1960s
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
An art piece carved into crystal glass using the engraving technique. The deep and rough sculpture is by Eric Högland himself. Engraved with 6 bir...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Kosta Boda Frosted Blue Glass Bronze Flower Detail by Monica Backström Pandora
Located in Miami, FL
Scandinavian Modern Kosta Boda blown frosted glass vase, Vessel by Monica Backström Wedding Pandora Series. This blue frosted art glass vase...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Swedish Art Glass Crystal Bird Paperweight by FM Konstglas 1970s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Scandinavian modern full lead crystal bird figure sculpture ornament was made by Fare Marcolin for FM Konstglas Crystal Bird of Ronneby Sweden circa 1970s. Vintage Ronneby FM Konstglas Ronneby Sweden Studio Crystal Art Glass Bird Paperweight. Handmade Swedish crystal art glass figure in the form of a bird made by the Swedish Studio FM Art Crystal Studio Line Konstglas of Ronneby. Exceptional minimalist Danish Scandinavian art crystal sculpture, timelessly Modern yet luxurious in style and brings with it an elevated yet glamorous simplicity. Dimensions: H: approximately 6.5 inches W: 4 inches at widest point D: 3-1/4 inches Condition: The crystal clear art glass paperweight is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or damage apart from a few very light wear scratches to the flat polished base. The figure still has the original foil label attached. Which read: Genuine hand made FM Art Crystal Studio Line Ronneby Sweden, Full Lead Crystal. The base of this item is signed etched with "FM, Ronneby, Sweden, R 3" and numbered. Made by FM Konstglas (which later became Marcolin Art Crystal) of Ronneby, Sweden. About: Färe-Marcolin Konstglas, Ronneby (1961-1991) Josef Marcolin (b.1933 - d. 2015) and Benito Marcolin (b.1936) learned their art glass skill and techniques in Murano, Venice before moving to Sweden in 1954 to work at the Glimma glassworks. They would move to Reijmyre glassworks in 1956 before starting their own company, FM Konstglas around 1961. Several of their designs can be seen in both Reijmyre and FM Konstglas. FM stands for Färe-Marcolin, a combination of the brothers' surname and the maiden name of Josef's wife, Inga-Lill Färe. Inga-Lill's father Bror Färe was a businessman, and it is thought that he helped to fund the company, which would explain the inclusion of his surname in the company name. The original glassworks was based in Eneryda and hence any glass produced while at Eneryda bore labels with 'FM Konstglas, Eneryda'. The glassworks would move to Ronneby in 1961 and the labels were subsequently changed to 'FM Konstglas, Ronneby' or 'FM Konstglas, Ronneby, Sweden'. FM Konstglas / Marcolin pieces began as mainly glass figurines, with a unique blended style and techniques of Swedish and Murano art glass. They also produced other glassware such as vases, bowls, and perfume bottles, using traditional Murano techniques such as Millefiori, Sommerso, Sfumato, and Zanfirico. FM Konstglas pieces without labels are often mistaken for Murano glass. The company changed its name to FM Marcolin Art Crystal in 1983 and changed again to Marcolin Art Crystal around 1988. The Swedish factory closed in 1991 and production was moved to Sardinia, Italy with the intention of producing the same products with Sardinia Crystal...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Gunnar Nylund Scandinavian Midcentury Ceramic Vase for Rörstrand 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian ceramic vase designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, made in Sweden, marked on the bottom, in matte enamel, 1960s. Dimensions: Height 22 cm, diameter 8 cm.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Britt-Louise Sundell, Gustavsberg. Large ceramic vase with blue and green glaze
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Britt-Louise Sundell (1928–2011) for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Large ceramic vase with glaze in blue and green tones. 1960s. Perfect condition. Dimensions: H 24.0 cm x D 10.5 cm.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Scandinavian Modern Large Bowl by Ole Bjørn Krüger, Own Studio, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Large unique stoneware table bowl handmade by Danish artist Ole Bjørn Krüger (1922-2007). Made in the 1960s in his own workshop. Glazed stoneware with bea...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Ikea Candle Holder by Ehlen Johansson, 1980's
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 7 cm W , 4 cm H , 5cm D Conditon: Good Origin: Sweden Manufacturer: Ikea Material: Ceramic.
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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda glass boat sculpture Limited edition Voyage
Located in Delft, NL
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda glass boat sculpture Limited edition Voyage
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Lisa Larson - Unique piece - Figure - Gustavsberg - 1998
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description:  On offer is a unique piece by Lisa Larson showing a small child sitting on a dog. Although the piece is made years after Lisa's most ...
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Earthenware, Ceramic

Sigge Berggren, Swedish Modernist Nude Bronze Sculpture, 1940s
Located in Skanninge, SE
A young nude woman on her knees. Cast in bronze and patinated in dark brown. Signed "Berggren". Sigge Berggren (1911-1968) was a Swedish sculptor ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Bronze

A pair of candleholders by GUNNAR ANDER
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of candleholders by GUNNAR ANDER for Ystad Metall, 1950s. Black lacquered metal and polished brass.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Metal

A stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rostrand
Located in Long Island City, NY
A stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rostrand, Circa 1950th. Signed R GN. H 9″.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Danish Modern Teak & Cane Molded Wood Catch It All Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare molded teak tray with cane handles simple delicate design, we have cleaned and oiled this beautiful and unique piece.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Cane, Teak

A Beautiful Vases of Six Colourful Vases by Kaj Franck, KF 245, Nuutajärvi 1957
Located in Helsinki, FI
Kaj Franck designed for the Nuutajärvi factory from 1951 until the 1980s. At the same time he worked as a designer for the Arabia factory. At Nuutajärvi Franck designed art glass obj...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Small Dahl Jensen Crackle Glazed Bowl. Copenhagen, Denmark, 1930s. Green Gold.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Dahl Jensen crackle glazed bowl with hand painted flowers and gilded banding on the rim. Designed by Jens Peter Dahl Jensen. Made in Cop...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Hans Bunde for Cohr. Egg Shaped Money Box in Stainless Steel, Danish Design
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Bunde for Cohr. Egg shaped money box in stainless steel. Danish design, 1970s. Stamped. In good condition. Measures: 9.5 x 5 x 5.5 cm.
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Modernist Sculptural Hagenauer Style Brutalist Copper Candleholder, Austria 1950
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Brutalist candleholder Origin: Austria Material: Copper Decade: 1950s This original vintage candleholder, was designed and produced in the ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Copper

Scandinavian Modern Vase/Cup in Pewter, Firma Svenskt Tenn -1929
Located in Örebro, SE
Rare, Scandinavian Modern vase/cup in pewter, Firma Svenskt Tenn -1929. Signed with makers mark. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use. Pewter patina, ...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1969
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, 1969. Great condition. Incised signa...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby. Low ceramic bowl yellow and sand-colored glaze.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Anna-Lisa Thomson (1905-1952) for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden. Low ceramic bowl with yellow and sand-colored glaze. Ca. 1960. Marked. In good condition with minor signs of use. Dimensions:...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Annikki Hovisaari Signed Arabia Finland Scandinavian Modern Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful Scandanavian glazed stoneware pottery footed vase by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia Finland. This piece features a sea-like turquoise/ blue glaze and gourd-like shape. ...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Muurla Red Art Glass Ruffled Handkerchief Vase Scandinavian Modern Finland
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous Scandinavian Modern blown, and Hand painted Muurla Red Art Glass Ruffled Handkershief Vase made in Finland. Makers Mark on Top of Vase. This Fazzoletto Style Vase brings jo...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Midcentury Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely miniature stoneware bowl by Berndt Friberg. Triangular form with rounded corners, undulating edge. Elegant blue hare’s fur glaze. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, ren...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Michael Andersen Danish Grey Brown Ceramic Vase, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rustic, minimalist and beautifully glazed Danish Mid-Century Modern handmade and hand-decorated chamotte ceramic vase. Manufactured on the Danish island of Bornholm by Michael Anders...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery

Kaj Franck / VASE(Unique Piece) / Nuutajarvi
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Kaj Franck is known for his functional, simple designs that are often referred to as the ‘conscience of Finland’, and his products are characterised by their use of colour without an...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Arne Bang, Denmark, Round Bowl / Dish in Glazed Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arne Bang (1901-1983), Denmark. Round bowl / dish in glazed ceramics. Model number 50. 1940s / 50s. Measures: 27.5 x 5 cm. In excellent condition. Signed.
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Vase in Brass by Ålenius Björk, 1930’s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Vase in Brass by Ålenius Björk, 1930’s Additional Information: Material: Brass Style: Scandinavian, Art Deco Produced by Ystad Metall in Sweden Dimensions: (W x D x H): 8 x 8 x...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Per Lütken for Holmegaard. Square art glass vase, "Lava" series.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Per Lütken for Holmegaard. Square art glass vase, "Lava" series. Glass in yellow hues. From circa 1960. In excellent condition. Unsigned. Dimensions: H 17.0 cm x W 12.0 cm x D 8.0 cm...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

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.
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Danish yellow earthenware uranium glazed vase / bowl
Located in DK
Earthenware vase designed by Svend Hammershøi (1873-1948) and executed by Herman A. Kähler, Denmark, ca. in the 1930s. The vase has a rifled pattern and is decorated with yellow ura...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Bjørn Wiinblad ‘1918-2006’, Tall "Hurricane" Candleholder in Brass, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad (1918-2006). Tall "Hurricane" candleholder in brass with blue-tinted glass, 1970s. Measures: 63 x 13 cm. In very good condition. Signed.
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pierre Forssell Brass Candleholders Made by hand in Skultuna Sweden. Brancusi
Located in Forest, BE
This series of candleholders was hand crafted in the 1970's at the Skultuna factory next to the studio were Pierre Forssell was working with he's assistant. The candleholder is made ...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Brass

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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