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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
1970s Gunnar Cyrén for Dansk Silver Plate Elephant Figurine Paperweight
1970s Gunnar Cyrén for Dansk Silver Plate Elephant Figurine Paperweight

1970s Gunnar Cyrén for Dansk Silver Plate Elephant Figurine Paperweight

By Gunnar Cyren

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Dansk Mid-Century Silver Plate Animal Elephant Figurine Paperweight. Vintage Dansk silver plate elephant figurine paper weight. Marked Dansk Designs Japan. Dimensions: 1.75ʺW × 2.25ʺ...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

A pair of candle sconces, solid brass by Lars Holmström, Arvika, Swedish Modern.
A pair of candle sconces, solid brass by Lars Holmström, Arvika, Swedish Modern.

A pair of candle sconces, solid brass by Lars Holmström, Arvika, Swedish Modern.

Located in Stockholm, SE

A pair of decorative shell shaped candle sconces in solid brass by Lars Holmström, Arvika, Swedish Modern 1940s. A simple timeless pair, classic Swedish design. With markers mark.

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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Lisa Larson Unique Child and Dog Sculpture, K-Studion Gustavsberg, 1998
Lisa Larson Unique Child and Dog Sculpture, K-Studion Gustavsberg, 1998

Lisa Larson Unique Child and Dog Sculpture, K-Studion Gustavsberg, 1998

Located in MAASTRICHT, LI

Unique ceramic sculpture by Lisa Larson, created in Gustavsberg, Sweden, in 1998. The sculpture depicts a small child seated on the back of a dog. The con...

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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Danish Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen Solid Teak Jewelry Box for Willy Beck
Danish Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen Solid Teak Jewelry Box for Willy Beck

Danish Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen Solid Teak Jewelry Box for Willy Beck

By Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen, Willy Beck

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid century modern organizing trinket jewelry box designed by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen for cabinet maker Willy Beck, Denmark. This piece features gorgeous wood grains and...

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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

Early Tapio Wirkkala "Winter Journey" Tall White Porcelain Vase
Early Tapio Wirkkala "Winter Journey" Tall White Porcelain Vase

Early Tapio Wirkkala "Winter Journey" Tall White Porcelain Vase

By Rut Bryk, Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Tall Tapio Wirkkala, Rut Bryk "Winterreise" White Porcelain Vase for Rosenthal. Circa 1980. Featuring a flared polygonal column form on 3.75D base with winter landscape Black line d...

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1980s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Unique Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand Midcentury Modern 1951
Unique Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand Midcentury Modern 1951

Unique Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand Midcentury Modern 1951

By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand

Located in Stockholm, SE

A unique ceramic vase with a lovely glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 17 cm (6.8") tall and in excellent condition. The vase is dated 1951. Carl-Harry...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Sven Jonson For Gustavsberg, Facett 7, Card Suit Ceramic Lidded Pot c1960's
Sven Jonson For Gustavsberg, Facett 7, Card Suit Ceramic Lidded Pot c1960's

Sven Jonson For Gustavsberg, Facett 7, Card Suit Ceramic Lidded Pot c1960's

By Sven Jonson

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Smooth dark brown glaze lidded pot with playing card suit motif of applied silver Designed by Sven Jonson for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Stylish and functional Circa 1960's Signed Gustav...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Silver

Nils Thorsson Glazed Blue Marselis Vase for Aluminia, 1950s
Nils Thorsson Glazed Blue Marselis Vase for Aluminia, 1950s

Nils Thorsson Glazed Blue Marselis Vase for Aluminia, 1950s

By Nils Thorsson

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Large drop shaped Ceramic vase designed by Nils Thorsson and manufactured by Aluminia in Denmark during the 1950s. It is called Marselis -design number 2631 and is decorated in a de...

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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Patinated Bronze Vase by Svenska Metallverken, Sweden, 1930s
Patinated Bronze Vase by Svenska Metallverken, Sweden, 1930s

Patinated Bronze Vase by Svenska Metallverken, Sweden, 1930s

By SVM Handarbete 1

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Swedish Art Deco bronze vase by an unknown designer for Svenska Metallverken AB (SVM), Sweden, 1930s. Featuring a rounded, stepped form with a beautiful green patinated surface, con...

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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Royal Copenhagen Floreana Vase in Blue and White by A Trolle, Danish 1980s
Royal Copenhagen Floreana Vase in Blue and White by A Trolle, Danish 1980s

Royal Copenhagen Floreana Vase in Blue and White by A Trolle, Danish 1980s

By Anne-Mette Trolle, Royal Copenhagen, Aluminia

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Royal Copenhagen vase from the "Floreana" series designed by Anne Marie Trolle (born 1944) in the 1980s. Manufactured ca. 1980s. The vase is inspired by Asian ceramics with its wh...

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1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Swedish Handcrafted Abstract Wood and Metal Sculpture, 1990s
Swedish Handcrafted Abstract Wood and Metal Sculpture, 1990s

Swedish Handcrafted Abstract Wood and Metal Sculpture, 1990s

Located in Stockholm, SE

This handcrafted Swedish sculpture is composed of individually shaped wooden elements arranged vertically around a central structure, creating a balanced yet irregular architectural ...

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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Metal

Kay Bojesen Songbird x Leif Sylvester Blue Eyes in Multicoloured Wood
Kay Bojesen Songbird x Leif Sylvester Blue Eyes in Multicoloured Wood

Kay Bojesen Songbird x Leif Sylvester Blue Eyes in Multicoloured Wood

By Kay Bojesen

Located in Lejre, DK

Songbird Blue Eyes created as a collaboration between Kay Bojesen and Leif Sylvester. The figure is made of painted wood with multicoloured decoration and the Blue Eyes motif. The se...

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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Vintage Orrefors Crystal Bowl, Scalloped Design, Sweden, 1970s
Vintage Orrefors Crystal Bowl, Scalloped Design, Sweden, 1970s

Vintage Orrefors Crystal Bowl, Scalloped Design, Sweden, 1970s

Located in Coral Gables, FL

A beautifully sculptural vintage crystal bowl by Orrefors, Sweden, distinguished by its elegant scalloped rim and deeply cut vertical facets that create exceptional brilliance and op...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Set of 3 Stoneware Floor Vases by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Set of 3 Stoneware Floor Vases by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s.

Set of 3 Stoneware Floor Vases by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s.

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, rorstrand studio

Located in Malmö, SE

A set of three beautiful stoneware vases with amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Great condition. Incised signature "G.N." and makers mark, Rörs...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Large Bronze Art Deco Vase by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s
Large Bronze Art Deco Vase by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s

Large Bronze Art Deco Vase by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s

A large and beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s. Great condition. Stamped 'BRONS', model number '9017' and signature 'Su...

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1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren
Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren

Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren

By Gunnar Cyren

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

DANSK Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren. Vintage Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated designed by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk designed in circa 1970s. Wonderful modernist silver plated bear...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

A glass vase by PER LÜTKEN for  Holmegaard
A glass vase by PER LÜTKEN for  Holmegaard

A glass vase by PER LÜTKEN for Holmegaard

By Per Lütken, Holmegaard

Located in Long Island City, NY

A glass vase designed by PER LÜTKEN for Holmegaard, Denmark, circa 1960th. Signed by hand " HOLMEGAARD PL1958".

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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Mid-Century Patinated Bronze Vase, GAB, Sweden, 1930s
Vintage Mid-Century Patinated Bronze Vase, GAB, Sweden, 1930s

Vintage Mid-Century Patinated Bronze Vase, GAB, Sweden, 1930s

By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Lovely bronze vase from GAB, oil-patinated green in varying nuances. Tall, elegant form, perfect for a single flower or branch. GAB was founded in Stockholm in 1867 and was an impor...

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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Midcentury Modern Brass Wall Candle Sconces, Veikko Huotari, Finland, 1950s
Midcentury Modern Brass Wall Candle Sconces, Veikko Huotari, Finland, 1950s

Midcentury Modern Brass Wall Candle Sconces, Veikko Huotari, Finland, 1950s

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Pair of lovely sconce candleholders by Veikko Huotari, made from brass. Elegant, well made details, etched star pattern. Give a warm sheen.

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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Nittsjö, Vase, Earthenware,  Sweden, 1930s
Nittsjö, Vase, Earthenware,  Sweden, 1930s

Nittsjö, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A green-glazed earthenware vase by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.

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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Gunnar Ander for Elme Glasbruk, Group of 8 Glass Vases, Sweden, 1960s
Gunnar Ander for Elme Glasbruk, Group of 8 Glass Vases, Sweden, 1960s

Gunnar Ander for Elme Glasbruk, Group of 8 Glass Vases, Sweden, 1960s

Located in Skanninge, SE

A wonderful modernist set of eight 1960s glass vases. In four different colours and 7 different heights, these really make a strong impression standing on a piece of furniture! Size, tallest 50cm (19.7in), shortest 14cm (5.5in). The colours are, green, blue, purple and orange/yellowish. One vase with an old "Elme" manufacturer label. Gunnar Ander (1908 - 1976) A Swedish designer and architect. His design achievement covers a wide area. He was hired by Erik Hovhammar on Lindshammars Glasbruk to develop a new design profile to differentiate them from the competition. He also worked at Elme Glasbruk...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage

Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Stockholm, SE

A beige vase with a stunning beige/white/Yellow glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 35 cm (14") tall. It´s in excellent condition except from some minor marks i...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Cobalt Blue Bubble Glass Vases Attributed to Erik Höglund for Boda, 1960
Pair of Cobalt Blue Bubble Glass Vases Attributed to Erik Höglund for Boda, 1960

Pair of Cobalt Blue Bubble Glass Vases Attributed to Erik Höglund for Boda, 1960

By Boda, Erik Höglund

Located in Grythyttan, SE

These two vibrant cobalt blue glass vases are striking examples of mid-century Scandinavian design, attributed to the influential Swedish glass artist Erik Höglund. The pair consists...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Yellow Ceramic Vase, Sven Wejsfelt, Gustavsberg 1981, Vintage
Yellow Ceramic Vase, Sven Wejsfelt, Gustavsberg 1981, Vintage

Yellow Ceramic Vase, Sven Wejsfelt, Gustavsberg 1981, Vintage

By Sven Wejsfelt, Gustavsberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

A lovely dark green vase with a har fur glaze designed by Sven Wejsfelt at Gustavsberg in Stockholm in 1986. The vase is 16.5 cm high. It's marked as on picture. It is in excellent c...

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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s

Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s

A beautiful miniature stoneware bowl with amazing glossy glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s. Great condition. Incise...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Kosta Boda Bertil Vallien Volcano Series Mini Object Vase, Double Bubble 48136
Kosta Boda Bertil Vallien Volcano Series Mini Object Vase, Double Bubble 48136

Kosta Boda Bertil Vallien Volcano Series Mini Object Vase, Double Bubble 48136

By Boda, Kosta Boda, Bertil Vallien

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This exquisite mini object vase is a standout piece from Bertil Vallien's iconic Volcano series, designed in 1981. The unique double bubble shape is enhanced by the stunning iridesce...

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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Luster, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Stig Lindberg large faience vase, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1940s
Stig Lindberg large faience vase, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1940s

Stig Lindberg large faience vase, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1940s

By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg

Located in Forserum, SE

A large faience vase, model 116 F.10, designed by Swedish ceramicist Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio in the 1940s. A hand-turned urn-shaped vessel with an applied handle, glazed...

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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Faience

Mid Century Danish Sculptural Teak Bowl, Handcrafted in 1960s
Mid Century Danish Sculptural Teak Bowl, Handcrafted in 1960s

Mid Century Danish Sculptural Teak Bowl, Handcrafted in 1960s

Located in Odense, DK

Beautiful patinated bowl in teak. Handcrafted in 1960s Suits the modern interior.

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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960

By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Tall, stately stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg in an elegant form with beautiful dark blue hare’s fur glaze. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his stoneware vase...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Danish Modern Rare Enamel on Copper Low Bowl by Arne Tjomsland
Danish Modern Rare Enamel on Copper Low Bowl by Arne Tjomsland

Danish Modern Rare Enamel on Copper Low Bowl by Arne Tjomsland

By Arne Tjomsland

Located in San Diego, CA

A very rare enamel on copper by Arne Tjomsland, its unusual because he is well-known for his wood carved bear sculptures but not his enamels, nice patina a small bent around the edge...

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20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Isak Isaksson Green Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Isak Isaksson Green Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist

Isak Isaksson Green Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist

By Isak Isaksson

Located in Stockholm, SE

A green vase with a lovely crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 9 cm (3.55") tall and about 12.5 cm (5") wide and it is in excellent condition. This is ...

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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Jacob Ängman for GAB, Swedish Bronze Vase, 1930
Jacob Ängman for GAB, Swedish Bronze Vase, 1930

Jacob Ängman for GAB, Swedish Bronze Vase, 1930

By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget

Located in Hammarö, SE

Jacob Ängman for GAB, Bronze Vase, Sweden, 1930s There is something almost architectural about Jacob Ängman’s work in bronze. Rather than relying on ornament, Ängman allowed propor...

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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

L. Hjorth, Bornholm. Low stoneware bowl with matte blue glaze, 1960s
L. Hjorth, Bornholm. Low stoneware bowl with matte blue glaze, 1960s

L. Hjorth, Bornholm. Low stoneware bowl with matte blue glaze, 1960s

Located in København, Copenhagen

L. Hjorth, Bornholm Bowl, 1960s. Hand-thrown stoneware bowl in a low, rounded form with a matte blue glaze in gently varied tones, characteristic of Hjorth’s experimental surface tre...

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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

1970s Swedish Stoneware Vase by Curt Addin – Scandinavian Modern / Brutalist
1970s Swedish Stoneware Vase by Curt Addin – Scandinavian Modern / Brutalist

1970s Swedish Stoneware Vase by Curt Addin – Scandinavian Modern / Brutalist

Located in Hannover, DE

This rare Scandinavian modern vase by **Curt Addin**, crafted in Sweden in the 1970s, perfectly balances organic texture with precise design details, making it an exceptional collect...

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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Mid Century Scandinavian teak box 1960s, bird
Mid Century Scandinavian teak box 1960s, bird

Mid Century Scandinavian teak box 1960s, bird

Located in BELFORT, FR

Unique mid century scandinavian box, made of teak wood.

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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

Set of 3 elegant Mid-Century Modern brass candle holder, 1960s
Set of 3 elegant Mid-Century Modern brass candle holder, 1960s

Set of 3 elegant Mid-Century Modern brass candle holder, 1960s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Beautiful condition with great patina. Three different heights: 50 cm, 62 cm, and 66 cm. The diameter of the opening for the Kertew is 2.2 cm.

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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Five-Piece Lidded Faience Box by Hans Hedberg, Biot, France
Scandinavian Modern Five-Piece Lidded Faience Box by Hans Hedberg, Biot, France

Scandinavian Modern Five-Piece Lidded Faience Box by Hans Hedberg, Biot, France

By Hans Hedberg

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Amazing five-piece faience box by Hans Hedberg, made in his own studio in Biot, France. In a cool cylindrical form. Striking deep red glaze and litchen-like flecks. Playful and perfe...

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Mid-20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Faience, Stoneware

A Blue & Brown Vintage Stoneware Bowl - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand Sweden 1950s
A Blue & Brown Vintage Stoneware Bowl - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand Sweden 1950s

A Blue & Brown Vintage Stoneware Bowl - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand Sweden 1950s

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Stockholm, SE

A blue ceramic bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. This elegant piece measures 12.5 cm (5") in diameter and showcases Nylund’s signature design style. The bowl is in excell...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Upsala Ekeby Attribution, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Upsala Ekeby Attribution, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s

Upsala Ekeby Attribution, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s

By Upsala Ekeby

Located in High Point, NC

A white and brown-glazed ceramic vase attributed to Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.3" Height x 4.75" Diameter All it...

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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Signed Asta Stromberg for Strombergshyttan Glass Vase, Sweden
Signed Asta Stromberg for Strombergshyttan Glass Vase, Sweden

Signed Asta Stromberg for Strombergshyttan Glass Vase, Sweden

By Asta Stromberg

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Asta Strömberg (1916–2011) was one of Sweden’s leading glass artists in the 20th century. She worked for the Strömbergshyttan glassworks in the 1940s–1970s. Asta was a prominent designer of thick-walled art glass...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1956
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1956

Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1956

By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg

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, 1956. Great condition. Slightly obliq...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders in Brass, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, ca 1960's
Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders in Brass, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, ca 1960's

Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders in Brass, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, ca 1960's

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Örebro, SE

Scandinavian Modern, set of 6, candle holders in brass, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, ca 1960's. Signed with makers mark. 3 different measurements: Height: 5,2 cm, diameter: 2,8 cm. Heigh...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Edith Sonne for Saxbo. Stoneware bowl with organic form and brown-yellow glaze.
Edith Sonne for Saxbo. Stoneware bowl with organic form and brown-yellow glaze.

Edith Sonne for Saxbo. Stoneware bowl with organic form and brown-yellow glaze.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Edith Sonne for Saxbo Bowl, 1960s. Hand-thrown stoneware bowl with an organic, leaf-like form and a warm brown-yellow nuanced glaze, characteristic of Saxbo’s refined and understated...

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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Set of 3 Vases Harmonikka,
 Tamara Aladin for 
Riihimäki Lasi Oy, Finland
Set of 3 Vases Harmonikka,
 Tamara Aladin for 
Riihimäki Lasi Oy, Finland

Set of 3 Vases Harmonikka,
 Tamara Aladin for 
Riihimäki Lasi Oy, Finland

By Riihimaki, Tamara Aladin

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Set of 3 clear glass vases designed by Tamara Aladin. They are part of the Hamonikka series, one of the most simple but striking series created by the finnish designer in the 1970s...

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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1966
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1966

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1966

By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Stunning, oversized stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg in an elegant form with beautiful dark blue hare’s fur glaze. Rare size. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for h...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

A Black & Green Vintage Ceramic Bowl - Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Midcentury Modern
A Black & Green Vintage Ceramic Bowl - Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Midcentury Modern

A Black & Green Vintage Ceramic Bowl - Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Midcentury Modern

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Stockholm, SE

A black & green/brown bowl in ceramics, it is designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the bowl is 16 x 12.5 cm (6" x 5") in diameter. It´s in excellent condition except from some...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Stoneware Floor Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Stoneware Floor Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s

Stoneware Floor Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s

By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Statuesque stoneware floor vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, in a clean form. Glazed in beautiful dark chocolate brown. Carl-Harry Stålhane was one of the stars among Swedish ceramic art...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Silver. Vase by Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus OY, Hämeenlinna, Finland, 1973
Silver. Vase by Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus OY, Hämeenlinna, Finland, 1973

Silver. Vase by Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus OY, Hämeenlinna, Finland, 1973

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Stockholm, SE

This vase In silver was designed by the Finnish master Tapio Wirkkala, whose artistic expression consistently drew inspiration from nature. He himself described how he discovered for...

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1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco bronze vase model "9017", Sune Bäckström, Sweden, 1920s
Art Deco bronze vase model "9017", Sune Bäckström, Sweden, 1920s

Art Deco bronze vase model "9017", Sune Bäckström, Sweden, 1920s

By Sune Bäckström

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Large Art Deco bronze vase, model 9017, produced by Sune Bäckström in Malmö, southern Sweden, in the early 20th century. A substantial and well-balanced form with four distinctive ha...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Ingrid Atterberg, Upsala-Ekeby. Vase in glazed earthenware with vertical stripes
Ingrid Atterberg, Upsala-Ekeby. Vase in glazed earthenware with vertical stripes

Ingrid Atterberg, Upsala-Ekeby. Vase in glazed earthenware with vertical stripes

Located in København, Copenhagen

Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala-Ekeby, Vase Elegant teardrop-shaped vase in glazed earthenware, adorned with vertical white striations against a rich coral ground. Model 516. Origin: Sw...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Crystal glass bowl by Mona Morales-Schildt
Crystal glass bowl by Mona Morales-Schildt

Crystal glass bowl by Mona Morales-Schildt

By Mona Morales-Schildt, Kosta Glasbruk 1

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Crystal glass bowl by Mona Morales-Schildt, in heavy quality and a striking, poisonous green color. Dramatic design with a play of light in the thick glass.

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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Glass

Scandinavian Modern Cast Pewter Candle Holders, Edvin Ollers -1975
Scandinavian Modern Cast Pewter Candle Holders, Edvin Ollers -1975

Scandinavian Modern Cast Pewter Candle Holders, Edvin Ollers -1975

By Edvin Ollers

Located in Örebro, SE

Scandinavian Modern cast pewter candle holders, Edvin Ollers -1975. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use.

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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Pewter

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.