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
Stoneware Vase by Swedish Ceramist Claes Thell
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase made by Claes Thell, in the Artist's studio, Höganäs, Sweden. Large with amazing glaze!
Excellent condition. Signed Thell '82.
Claes Thell is a Swedi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby. Square ceramic bowl. Geometric pattern
Located in København, Copenhagen
Mari Simmulson (1911-2000) for Upsala Ekeby. Square ceramic bowl. Geometric pattern. Glaze in blue shades.
Approximately 1960.
Model 8025.
Marked.
In excellent condition with minimal...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Green Stoneware Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, 1961
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely Green, unique vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 21 cm high and was made in 1961.It is in excellent condition except from some minor scratches on...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Blue Ceramic Vase Made by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden 1940
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian Modern, Swedish ceramic vase in blue glazes decorated with grapes or berries. Made by Upsala Ekeby.
Measures: Height: 8.5” Diameter: 6”.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Porcelain Zebra Sculptures by Taisto Kaassinenv for Arabia of Finland
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of porcelain zebra sculptures by Taisto Kaassinen for Arabia of Finland, circa 1970s. The set is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 6"W ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Britt-Louise Sundell (1928-2011) for Gustavsberg. Ceramic vase, approx. 1960
Located in København, Copenhagen
Britt-Louise Sundell (1928-2011) for Gustavsberg, Sweden.
Ceramic vase in dark brown and sand-colored glaze.
Approx. 1960.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 13.5 cm x D 9.0 cm.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Suzanne Öhlén for Rörstrand. Porcelain vase with glaze in blue tones.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Suzanne Öhlén (born 1953) for Rörstrand, Sweden.
Porcelain vase with glaze in blue tones.
1980s.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
First factory quality.
Di...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Large Stoneware Vase by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden. 1950s.
Excellent condition.
Impressed "Stig L.", "Drejargods" and Gustavsberg stu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Urn 'Argenta' by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
Large and Beautiful Urn made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1930s. Argenta glazed stoneware.
Excellent condition. Impressed 'Gustavsberg' and "HANDDREJAD".
Wilhel...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Bobergs Fajansfabrik/Gefle, Sweden. Large ceramic vase, narrow-necked.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bobergs Fajansfabrik/Gefle, Sweden.
Large ceramic vase, narrow-necked. Glazed in yellow shades.
In perfect condition.
Approximately 1960.
Marked.
Dimensions: H 28.0 cm x D 12.0 cm.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Elf Girl in Glazed Stoneware, Late 20th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Elf girl in glazed stoneware, late 20th century.
In very good condition.
Signed.
Measures: 14 x 10.5 cm.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Isak Isaksson Blue Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A blue vase with a lovely crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 17.5 cm (7") tall and about 11.5 cm (4.6") wide and it is in excellent condition. This is...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby. Ceramic vase with dark brown glaze.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Mari Simmulson (1911-2000) for Upsala Ekeby.
Ceramic vase with dark brown glaze.
Mid-20th century.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 22.0 cm x D 9.0 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors. Four art glass candle holders in crystal glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors, Sweden.
Four art glass candleholders in crystal glass, two different sizes.
Mid-20th century.
Partly signed OF.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions small: Hei...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk MCM Teak set of 6 Graduated Sizes - Candle Holders
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in St. Louis, MO
Nice set of six sold teak wood & brass Jens Quistgaard for Dansk mid-century modern graduated in size candle holders or candlesticks. In fine original condition, one owner set, show...
Category
1970s Thai Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Stoneware figurine. Boy with a bucket.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Stoneware figurine from the "Children of the World" series.
Boy with a bucket.
In perfect condition.
Marked.
Dimensions: H 13.0 cm x W 8.5 cm.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Olle Alberius for Rörstrand. "Sarek" ceramic vase in a modernist design
Located in København, Copenhagen
Olle Alberius for Rörstrand. "Sarek" ceramic vase in a modernist design with circles. Light blue and brown glaze. Hand-painted.
Mid-20th century.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Dimens...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Olive Green Zenit Vase, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Organic midcentury modern muted olive, sage green Rörstrand pitcher bottle vase from the Zenit series. Designed by acclaimed artist Gunnar Nylund in the 1960s. Chamotte clay with han...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Two Scandinavian Modern Porcelain "Atlantis" Bowls by Rolf Sinnemark, Rorstrand
Located in New York, NY
Two large beautiful Postmodern porcelain "Atlantis" bowls by Rolf Sinnemark for Rorstrand, Sweden. The black glazed bowls is decorated on the exteri...
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Candlesticks 'Margareta' Designed by Lars Holmström Sweden, 1920s
Located in Stockholm, SE
This beautiful and sophisticated modular brass candlestick was designed by Lars Halmström and produced by Arvika, Sweden, in the 1950s. Despite its mid century origin, the design fee...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Fåglavik, Sweden. Two art glass vases with geometric, bubble relief.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Fåglavik, Sweden.
Two art glass vases. Modernist design with a geometric, bubble relief.
Approximately from the 1970s.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: W 11.0 cm x D 7.0 cm x H 14.0 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Iron & Brass Candlesticks
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Denton, TX
Jens Quistgaard For Dansk Iron & Brass Danish modern Candlesticks.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron, Brass
Vicke Lindstrand for Upsala-Ekeby, Bowl in Glazed Ceramics, 1950s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Vicke Lindstrand for Upsala-Ekeby. Bowl in glazed ceramics. Beautiful glaze in shades of blue, 1950s.
Measures: 17 x 4 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Concretist Sculpture by Lars Erik Falk, Sweden, 1980
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking sculpture by Lars Erik Falk, made from metal strands tilted at Falk’s signature 73 degrees. Painted red, blue, black, one side unpainted metal. Great play with colors and angles.
Lars Erik Falk (1922-1918) was one of Sweden’s foremost constructivists. He was a painter and sculptor, represented with several public works...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
1950s Lisa Larson Cat Stoneware Sculpture Paperweight Gustavsberg Danish MCM Era
Located in Hyattsville, MD
One day in the middle of the 1950s, Lisa modeled a cat with the tail straight up in the air. The cat was made of dark brown stoneware with carved stripes. This modernist figurine was...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
$316 Sale Price
20% Off
Eva Jancke-Björk - Round, Green vase with relief - Bo Fajans 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely green vase with the classic GK-14 glaze, designed by Eva Jancke-Björk at Bo Fajans in Gefle in the 1940s. The vase is 13.5 cm high and in excellent condition.
Eva Jancke B...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Nils Thorsson for Aluminia. Faience bowl with blue glazed finish. Mid-20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Nils Thorsson for Aluminia.
Faience bowl with blue glazed finish. Featuring a fish motif.
Mid-20th century.
Model number 2650.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
First factory quality.
D...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby. Large rectangular dish on foot.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden.
Large rectangular dish on foot. Retro-style flower motif.
Approximately from the 1960s.
Model: 4126.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Holes on ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Five porcelain plant pots. Swedish design.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Five porcelain plant pots.
Swedish design. Glazed in orange and blue.
1960s.
In perfect condition.
Marked.
Dimensions: 10.5 cm x 8.0 cm.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Scandinavian Modern Tall Swedish Mid-Century Glass Vase by Pukeberg
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern Swedish Mid-Century tall clear glass vase with textured body made by Pukeberg, circa 1960s.
Measures: H 12.5", diameter 6".
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Glass Vase Colora by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Glasbruk
Located in Goteborg, SE
Rare vase by Vicke Lindstrand. hand blown art glass from the small series "Colora".
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Stoneware "Farsta" Bowl by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely stoneware bowl by Wilhelm Kåge, in a small, sensitive form. Unglazed outside and inside in vibrant, glossy blue.
“Farsta” stoneware is recognized as being the best and most exclusive that has come out of Swedish arts and crafts...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Danish Mid-Century Modern Holmegaard Pink Glass Vase
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century Modern bottle-shaped pink and white case glass vase with a long cylindrical neck and a wide, flat rim ("Gul" vase by OTTO BRAUER for HOLMEGAARD)
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Modern Textured Ceramic Bowl by Gertrud Lonegren, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern unique ceramic bowl by Gertrud Lonegren. Lonegren studied in Vienna and Stockholm during the 1920s, she worked at Upsala-Ekeby in the 1930s before creating these ...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Fåglavik, Sweden. Set of four art glass vases with flower motifs.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Fåglavik, Sweden. A set of four art glass vases with flower motifs.
Handmade and in various colors.
1970s.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 16.5 + 17.5 cm x D 5.0 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Fåglavik, Sweden. Two art glass vases with geometric, bubble relief.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Fåglavik, Sweden.
Two art glass vases. Modernist design with a geometric, bubble relief.
Approximately from the 1970s.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: W 11.0 cm x D 7.0 cm x H 14.0 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Fåglavik, Sweden. Two art glass vases. Modernist design with a geometric relief.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Fåglavik, Sweden.
Two art glass vases. Modernist design with a geometric bubble relief.
Approximately from the 1970s.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: W 11.0 cm x D 7.0 cm x H 14.0 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Group of 10 Swedish Brass Candle Sconces by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Group of ten wall mounted “Pendulum” candlesticks designed by Pierre Forssell. Manufactured in Sweden by Skultuna during the 1960s. Solid polished brass. All signed, engraved.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Swedish Mid Century Ceramic Vase by Arthur Andersson for Wallåkra Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish mid century striped cylinder vase in brown, green and yellow glaze by Arthur Andersson for Wallåkra Sweden, 1940s. In good original condition and signed by the artist.
...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Blue Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio Sweden 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware vase with amazing light blue hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s.
Great con...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Blue Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden 1962
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware vase with amazing light blue hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1962.
Great cond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Blue Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden 1961
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware vase with amazing light blue hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1961.
Great cond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Porcelain "Atlantis" Bowl by Rolf Sinnemark, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
Large beautiful postmodern porcelain "Atlantis" bowl by Rolf Sinnemark for Rorstrand, Sweden. The black glazed bowl is decorated on the exterior and interior with depictions of obeli...
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Stig Lindberg bowl for Gustavsberg Sweden
Located in BELFORT, FR
Stig Lindberg bowl for Gustavsberg. Perfect condition. Watermelon decor.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Wood Articulated Elephant by Kay Bojesen. Made in Denmark.
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Pasadena, TX
A real original piece of articulated sculpture by Kay Bojesen. Made in Denmark.
Length: 4.93"
Width: 9.26"
Height: 4.93"
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Sculpture, Erik Höglund, Most Likely Unique, ca 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Örebro, SE
Amazing Scandinavian Modern sculpture by Erik Höglund, ca 1960s.
This sculpture is most likely unique. Not signed.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and u...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Concrete, Steel
1920s Danish Ceramic Floor Vase by Herman Kähler
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the 1920s Danish 46 cm tall ceramic floor vase by Herman Kähler.
It comes with a globular body with tall tapering neck, high glossy su...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen, Panther with Cub
Located in Kastrup, DK
Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen.
Glazed stoneware figurine of a panther with young cub, decorated in a stunning sung glaze.
Signed KK (Knud Kyhn) and Royal Copenhagen stamp, No. 202...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Arne Bang, Ceramic No. 38
By Arne Bang
Located in Paris, FR
Danish ceramic stoneware by Arne Bang (1901-1983), circa 1950.
Two handles Vase with a beautiful enamel.
Signed by the ceramist Artist, monogram "AB" and model number "38".
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Unique Organic Modern White Stoneware Wall Relief by Ole Bjørn Krüger, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning handmade stoneware wall relief by Danish artist Ole Bjørn Krüger (1922-2007). Made in his own workshop in the 1960s. Beautiful organic shape and contrasts between the stonew...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Paul Hoff for Swedish Glass, Seven Birds in Art Glass, Wwf, 1980s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Paul Hoff for Swedish glass. Seven birds in art glass. WWF. 1980s.
Largest measures: 9.5 x 6 cm.
In perfect condition.
Stamped.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
hand wrought Iron and glass candelabra by Erik Höglund , Boda Smide, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Candelabra designed by Erik Höglund. Made by hand in iron at Boda smide and clear glass prisms from Boda glass. Three arms and six glass shards. Very good vintage condition with ligh...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Waste Basket or Towel Holder
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk teak basket. Perfect to use for rolled towels, magazines or as a waste basket. Early form, hard to find! Great original condition! Signed to bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak, Teak
Set of 10 Brass Scandinavian Candlesticks, Gunnar Ander Ystad Metall Sweden 1950
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Set of 10 modernist candlesticks designed by Gunnar Ander. Their formal language remind the Swedish Grace style. Produced by Ystad-Metall, located in the town of Ystad in Sweden.
C...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Arne Bang (1901-1983), Denmark. Bowl in glazed ceramics with the grooved body
Located in København, Copenhagen
Arne Bang (1901-1983), Denmark.
Bowl in glazed ceramics modelled with the grooved body.
Model number 122.
Beautiful glaze in light brown shades.
1940s / 50s.
Measures: 22 x 10.5 ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Big 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 and unusual shape with seascape motive. White glaze.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Brass and Glass Candlesticks for AB Sweden c1970's, Set (3)
Located in Miami, FL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Brass and Glass Candlesticks for AB Sweden 1970s, Set (3)
Offered for sale is a set of three Hans-Agne Jakobsson brass and glass candlesticks for AB Sweden circ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$2,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall. Brass candle holder for four candles.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall.
Brass candle holder for four candles with blue candle sleeves.
1960s/70s.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 19.5 cm x D 18.0 cm.
Fits candles...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Tall Handcrafted Swedish Wooden Candelabra with 7 Candle Holders, 1985
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Tall Handcrafted Swedish Wooden Candelabra with 7 Candle Holders, 1985
Elegant and sculptural Swedish candelabra from 1985, handcrafted in lacquered wood. The design features flowin...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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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