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
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Candleholders in Pewter by Edwin Ollers, Sweden
By Edvin Ollers
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of Scandinavian Modern candleholders in pewter by Edwin Ollers, Sweden in 1950s. Simple and sophisticated.
Stamped "Gjutet tenn", cast pewter, Z8 (1...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Kay Bojesen, Vintage Early Large Monkey, teak and limba wood, stamped, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
This is a vintage early example of the largest production monkey, designed by Kay Bojesen in 1951. Constructed from teak and limba wood, the joints are articulated allowing the monk...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Glass Enamel on Copper Bowl Signed by Saara Hopea
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern glass enamel on copper bowl signed by Saara Hopea-Untracht, 1925-1984. Absolute fab, vibrant colors in green, orange and grey...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Large Berndt Friberg Studio Art Pottery Vase, Modern Swedish, Mid-20th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large Berndt Friberg Studio art pottery vase.
Modern Swedish, mid-20th century.
Unique, handmade.
Amazing glaze in shades of golden brown!
Perfect. 1st. factory quality.
Measure...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
ROYAL COPENHAGEN - TORVET TØNDER - Vintage Collector Plate - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
ROYAL COPENHAGEN - TORVET TØNDER (Tonder Market Square) - Vintage collector plate - factory back stamp - model number 3559 - Denmark - mid 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Vicke Lindstrand 'Colora' series for Kosta, Modernist Lapis and Cobalt Blue Vase
Located in Frome, GB
This sleek work of Scandinavian Modern art glass is by Vicke Lindstrand (b. 1904 - d. 1983). Lindstrand is considered one of the most influential 20th-century glass artists and a gla...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Huge Rörstrand Floor Vase in Ceramics by Gunnar Nylund
Located in København, Copenhagen
Huge Rörstrand floor vase in ceramics by Gunnar Nylund.
Measures: 54 cm. tall, diameter 18 cm.
In perfect condition.
Glaze in brown shades.
2nd factory quality.
Stamped.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Otto Brauer for Holmegaard, Large Bottle in Green Art Glass with Green Ball
Located in København, Copenhagen
Otto Brauer for Holmegaard.
Large vase / bottle in green art glass with green ball, 1960s.
Measures: 43 x 15 cm (incl. Ball).
In perfect condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Christer, Mariestad, Sweden. Modernist ceramic vase with green and black glaze.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Christer, Mariestad, Sweden.
Modernist ceramic vase with green and black glaze tones.
Approximately from the 1960s.
Signed.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 21.5 cm x D 13.0 cm.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Brass Candlestick 'Vanskapsknuten' by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1938
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful brass candle holder with amazing patina.
Designed by Josef Frank in 1938 and made by Firma Svenskt Tenn, Stockholm, Sweden.
Excellent condition.
Architect and designe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Turquoise Vase in Mouth-Blown Art Glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
Per Lütken for Holmegaard. Turquoise vase in mouth-blown art glass. Model Number 18648.
1960's.
Measures: 14.5 x 13 cm.
In excellent condition.
Incised signature and model number.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Rörstrand, square ceramic dish from the "Harlekin" series. 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rörstrand, square ceramic dish from the "Harlekin" series.
Produced in the 1960s.
Marked with the manufacturer's mark.
First factory quality.
In perfect condition.
Measures: D 16.7 c...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Curt Magnus Addin, Swedish ceramic artist. Unique vase in modernist style
Located in København, Copenhagen
Curt Magnus Addin, own workshop, Swedish ceramic artist.
Unique ceramic vase in a modernist style, made from chamotte clay.
From the 1970s.
Marked and signed.
In perfect condition.
D...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Stig Lindberg (1916-1982) for Gustavsberg. Horse figurine in glazed stoneware.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Stig Lindberg (1916-1982) for Gustavsberg.
Horse figurine in glazed stoneware in a light green shade.
In excellent condition.
Signed: Gustavsberg Sweden.
Sticker.
Dimensions: B 16.0...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Gustavsberg, Sweden, Three Flower Pot Covers in White Glazed Stoneware, 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gustavsberg, Sweden. Three flower pot covers in white glazed stoneware. 1970s.
Largest measures: 16.5 x 11,5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Exceptional Swedish Blue Steel Box, 1920–1930
Located in Farsta, SE
Exceptional Swedish Blue Steel Box, 1920–1930
Stunning sharp lines and bold Art Deco forms, featuring a brass knob.
The entire box is masterfully lathe-worked in steel, with substan...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Vase "Granola" by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1960s
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful vase from the "Granola" series by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, 1960s.
Signed with makers mark.
Good condition.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda, Two Lions from Boda Zoo Series
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda from the Boda Zoo series designed in 1975.
Two lion figures in art glass.
In perfect condition.
Marked.
...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Olav Joff Scandinavian Modern Brutalist Bowl
By Olav Joff
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Olav Joff Scandinavian Modern Brutalist bowl.
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel
Per Linnemann-Schmidt for Palshus. Two stoneware bowls, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Per Linnemann-Schmidt for Palshus.
Two stoneware bowls in a deep, vibrant blue glaze with lively surface variations. The simple, refined form allows the glaze to unfold its depth, sh...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Pewter Plates designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Pewter Plates designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen in the 1950s.
* Set (2) of curvy pewter plates in two sizes
* Designer: Arne Erkers
* Manufacturer: Just Andersen
*...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Set of 4 Swedish Wall Candlesticks by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Set of four wall mounted “Pendulum” candlesticks designed by Pierre Forssell. Manufactured in Sweden by Skultuna during the 1960s. Made from polished brass. All signed, engraved.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda Satellite bowl , 1990’s Sweden
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 21,5cm diameter, 12,5cm H
Condition: Mint
Material: Glass
Designer: Bertil Vallien
Manufacturer: Kosta Boda
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern Våga Vase Designed by Wilhelm Kåge For Gustavsberg
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Doraville, GA
Våga vase designed by Swedish artist and ceramist Wilhelm Kåge (3/6/1889 - 11/25/1960) at the Gustavsberg workshop in 1949. Kåge was artist director of Gustavsberg from 1917 to 1949....
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Hans Hansen Rio Rosewood Pen Holder
By Hans Hansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Hans Hansen rosewood and sterling silver pen holder, consisiting of a solid rosewood block with a concave top and 5 sterling silver squares on each s...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
$450 / item
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Ceramic bowl with blue and brown glaze
Located in København, Copenhagen
Carl Harry Stålhane (1920-1990) for Rörstrand.
Ceramic bowl with blue and brown glaze.
Mid-20th century.
Marked.
Perfect condition.
First factory quality.
Dimensions: D 12.0 x H 3.6 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Nittsjö, Vase, Green-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Johanne Gerber for Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen, Dish in Shades of Blue
Located in København, Copenhagen
Johanne Gerber for Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen.
Dish in shades of blue.
1969-1973
In excellent condition.
Marked.
Measurements: L 22.0 x H 4.0 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand ca 1950's
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, ca 1950's.
Signed with makers mark.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Some den...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Erik Höglund for Boda – Set of Three Relief Glass Trays, Sweden, 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
Set of three rectangular art glass trays designed by Erik Höglund for Boda Glasbruk, Sweden, 1960s. Beautiful colour palette in cobalt blue, petrol blue and deep forest green. Each t...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Curt Addin, large bowl in chamotte clay. Interior with turquoise glaze.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Curt Addin, large bowl in chamotte clay. Interior with turquoise glaze.
1970s.
Artist signature.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: L 31.0 cm x W 12.5 cm x H 15.0 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Ceramicist, Unique Vase in Glazed Stoneware, 1980s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Swedish ceramicist. Unique vase in glazed stoneware. 1980s.
Measures: 11 x 6.2 cm.
In excellent condition.
Signed.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Carl Harry Stalhane Bowl, Matte Rust Red Hares Fur Glaze Rorstrand Sweden, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Harry Stalhane bowl - matte rust red hares fur glaze Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Signed.
Measures: H 2.75"
W 5.9"
Stalhane trained as a painter and sculptor in Stockholm and Paris, respectively. Hired at the age of nineteen by the Rorstrand porcelain factory to paint earthenware, it was not long before he was promoted to art director and chief designer for the firm. In the late 1940s he first attract¬ed international attention with his designs for slender, symmetrical vessels in matte, mono¬chromatic glazes, inspired by ancient Chinese ceramics from the Sung period...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-Century Large Floor Vase by Kähler, Danish 1960s
By Nils Kähler
Located in Lejre, DK
Decorative ceramic vase designed and made by Nils Kähler, Made in Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Danish ceramicist, unique vase decorated with a baby bird. 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Danish ceramicist, unique vase decorated with a baby bird.
White, green, and brown shades.
1960s.
In excellent condition.
Marked.
Dimensions: H 13.5 cm x D 14.0 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Sculpture
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A wooden sculpture by unknown artist. Signed with “F -57”.
Category
1950s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$4,195
White Stoneware Vase - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand - Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely white vase with a stunning egg shell speckled glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 16 cm tall. It is in excellent condition and marked as 1st quality.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware, Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Sculpture Signed by Ulrica Hydman-Vallien
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ulrica Hydman-Vallien can certainly not be accused of being ordinary. Her design has had its own style ever since the beginning of her artistic career. Already when Ulrica was 17 years old she became a student at the College of Arts, Crafts and Design in Stockholm, and went on to further study in the USA and Mexico. This bold and funny sculpture...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Elis Bergh Swedish Modern Glass Bowl, Kosta, Signed
By Kosta Boda
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very nice late 1920´s bluetoned glass bowl by Kosta after a design by Elis Bergh (1881-1954) Signed B305 Kosta on the bottom. Very nice condition.
Elis Bergh, was an architect ...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Paavo Tynell, brass vase made by Taito, circa 1940.
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Paavo Tynell bowl made in solid brass by Taito oy during the 40's in finland. The bowl is made in solid brass with decoration carving. The bowl is in really overhall condition and is stamp by TAITO. Paavo Tynell is one of the leading designer of its time and insipred many other scandinavian designer such as Alvar Aalto, Axel Einar Hjorth, Hans Agne Jakobsson or Josef Franck.
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Tapio Wirkkala Glass Vase Model Kantarelli, Produced by Iittala in Finland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Kantarelli glass vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala. Produced by Iittala in Finland.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Monumental “Chamotte” Floor Vase by Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
A strikingly sculptural and rare floor vase designed by the renowned Swedish ceramicist Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby in 1957. This piece, model number 2306, is part of the celeb...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Nils Thorsson and Johanne Gerber, Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen, Square Baca Dish
Located in København, Copenhagen
Nils Thorsson and Johanne Gerber for Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen.
Square Baca dish decorated with fish, patterned glaze in the sand and light brown shades. 1960/70s.
Measures: 22.5...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Nils Thorsson and Johanne Gerber for Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen, Two Baca Vases
Located in København, Copenhagen
Nils Thorsson and Johanne Gerber for Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen.
Two Baca vases decorated with birds and fish, patterned glaze in sand and light brown shades. 1970s.
Measures: 19 ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda Sweden miniature sculpture , 1990’s
Located in Delft, NL
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda Sweden miniature sculpture , 1990’s
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Wooden Rectangular Decorative Box Covered in Straw, Scandinavia
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century wooden rectangular decorative box covered in straw with a padded interior, Scandinavia
By: unknown
Material: wood, fabric, foam, straw
Technique: hand-crafted
Dimen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Fabric, Straw, Foam, Wood
Sven Jonson for Gustavsberg, Lagun Vase and Bowl in Glazed Stoneware
Located in København, Copenhagen
Sven Jonson for Gustavsberg. Lagun vase and bowl in glazed stoneware.
Beautiful glaze in shades of blue. 1960s.
The vase measures: 20.5 x 8 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Mari Simmulson for Upasala-Ekeby, "Nigeria" Large Oblong Ceramic Dish
Located in København, Copenhagen
Mari Simmulson for Upasala-Ekeby, "Nigeria" large oblong ceramic dish.
Leaf-shaped design.
1960s.
Model number 4272.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: L 42.0 x D 16.5 x...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Carl-Henry Stalhane, Brown Glazed Vase, Sweden, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Carl-Henry Stalhane for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Ceramic Bowl in Blue and Brown Glaze
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) for Rörstrand, ceramic bowl in shades of blue and brown.
In excellent condition.
Second factory quality.
Marked.
Dimensions: H 9.0 x D 13.5 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Swedish Argenta Vase with Floral Sprigs in Silver by Wilhelm Kage
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This classic Scandinavian Modern Vase is from the Argenta series designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. A beautiful example of Swedish Grace and Mid-Century design, the elegant va...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Ingrid Atterberg for Uppsala Ekeby, Papyrus Vase in Glazed Stoneware
Located in København, Copenhagen
Ingrid Atterberg for Uppsala Ekeby. Papyrus vase in glazed stoneware, mid-20th century.
In very good condition.
Measures: 15 x 9.5 cm.
Stamped.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Ericsson Cobra Phone in Cream-Colored Plastic with Turntable at the Bottom
Located in København, Copenhagen
Ericsson Cobra phone in cream-colored plastic with turntable at the bottom. Swedish design icon, 1960s.
Measures: 21 x 11 cm.
In very good condition.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic
Scandinavian Ceramist, Large Vase in Glazed Ceramic with Grooved Body
Located in København, Copenhagen
Scandinavian ceramist. Large vase in glazed ceramic with the grooved body, late 20th century.
Measures: 45 x 14 cm.
In good condition with small chips on the underside from the pro...
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Paul Hoff for Swedish Glass, Two Figures of an Orangutan and a Walrus
Located in København, Copenhagen
Paul Hoff for Swedish glass.
Two figures in the shape of an orangutan and a walrus.
Designed for WWF.
Walrus (1977) measures L 13.5 cm. x H 10.5 cm.
Orangutan (1979) 10.0 cm. x 1...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Kähler, HAK. Glazed ceramic bowl with hand-painted leaves and acorns. 1960s.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kähler, HAK. Glazed ceramic bowl with hand-painted leaves and acorns. 1960s.
Measures: 23.5 x 8.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Signed.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Bowl in Glazed Ceramics, Mid-20th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Bowl in glazed ceramics with hand-painted flowers. Mid-20th century.
Measures: 14 x 14 x 3.3 cm.
In excellent condition.
Signed.
1st factory qu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstand Sweden Ceramic Leaf Bowl Tray 1940-1956
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking vintage bowl, platter, dish, or tray features abstract leaf form with distinct celadon green glaze with delicate mottled effect. The textured surfaces allow the glaze to po...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Very Large Timo Sarpaneva for Littala, Art Glass Vase, 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Very large Timo Sarpaneva for Littala, art glass vase.
Signed: TS. 1970s.
Measures: 38 cm. x 19 cm.
In perfect condition.
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Rabiusla Herrliber, Swiss Ceramist, Monumental Floor Vase
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rabiusla Herrliber, Swiss ceramist, monumental floor vase.
Beautiful modern floor vase.
Signed: Rabiusla.
Sold in Illums bolighus, Copenhagen, circa 1970s.
Measures 53 x 22 cm.
...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
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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