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
A bronze vase by GAB, 1930s
Located in Long Island City, NY
A patinated bronze vase manufactured by GAB, Sweden circa 1930s.
Model number 260. Marked by manufacturer. Engraving.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Blue Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden 1964
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, 1964.
Good condi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Danish Ceramic "Pondus the Penguin" Bank by Knabstrup
By Knabstrup
Located in San Diego, CA
Scarce large "Pondus the Penguin" bank made from red earthenware pottery by Danish factory Knabstrup, circa 1960s. This is a charming and very collectible piece that is in very good ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
An beige and orange-glazed earthenware vase produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.5"H x 4.25"W x 4.25"D
All items ship from High Point, North C...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Pair of Brass Lidded Boxes by Ivar Alenius Bjork for Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of beautiful brass jars with amazing patina. Inside with glass inserts. The lid adorned with a knob in the shape of a lily (just like the famous 'Liljan' candle holders).
De...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Blue Stoneware Floor Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A rare and beautiful stoneware vase with amazing blue glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Good condition. Factory second due to a glaze flaw on the rim, f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Early Stoneware Lidded Jar by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware lidded marmalade / jam Jar with amazing glaze.
Made by Arne Bang, at Holmegaard Stentoj studio, Denmark. Incised monogram "AB" for Arne Bang and model number "9...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Small Bronze Art Deco Vase Pen Holder by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful small bronze vase or pen holder with amazing patina.
Art Deco / Swedish Grace.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Good condition, some light scratches ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Set of 8 Miniature Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund. Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of eight beautiful and colourful stoneware vases with amazing decor.
Made by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Great condition.
Signed with 'GN' and makers mark.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Royal Copenhagen Tenera Tall Vase Decor by Inge-Lise Koefoed Danish Modern 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall and eye-catching vase from the Royal Copenhagen "Tenera" series.
The bold hand painted decor is designed by Inge-Lise Koefoed.
The colors are blue and purple and shimmering pa...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Modern Candlesticks in Solid Brass by BCA Eskilstuna -1960's
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful, organic shaped candlesticks in brass by K-E Ytterberg for BCA Eskilstuna - 1960's.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall Pair of Brass Candle Holders, Sweden 1950s-1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of vintage two-armed brass candlesticks was designed by Gunner Ander and manufactured for Ystad Metall in Sweden. The organically shaped, rounded arms with abstract leaf element...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Bronze
1960s Ceramic Art Pottery His Her Figures after Lisa Larson Scandia
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Ceramic Art pottery figures. His and her figure carefully crafted.
Unmarked. Listed as a pair.
Work is consistent with Scandinavian pottery; attributed in style to Lisa Larson.
6...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Vase. Thorkild Olsen, Denmark, 1958.
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed vase with gilded banding on neck and base.
Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYAL COPENHAGEN. Made...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren
By Gunnar Cyren
Located in North Hollywood, 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...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Bertil Vallien fo Kosta Boda Sweden miniature sculpture Stair ”Entrance” 1993
Located in Delft, NL
Bertil Vallien fo Kosta Boda Sweden miniature sculpture Stair ”Entrance” 1993
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Jens Quistgaard Modernist Tripod Iron Candle Incense Holder Dansk Original Box
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Jens Quistgaard tripod cast iron candle or incense holder by Dansk with original box. The modernist design looks great as just an object. 1950s. Made in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Pierre Forssell, Important Vase in Brass for Skultuna circa 1970, Forsell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Extremely rare and impressive vase design by Pierre Forssell in the 60's and hand made in Skultuna in Sweden. The vase in composed by a brass core and ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Arne Bang Art Deco Stoneware Vase Beige Glazing Model No. 3, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful rare ribbed Art Deco vase made by Arne Bang in his own studio in Denmark the 1930s. Wonderful matte beige glazing. Painted "AB 3." to ba...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish, Candelabras, Masur Birch, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and Masur birch candlesticks designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Signed "Signe".
Holds three 0.75” diameter candles
Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.0"H x 7.75...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Kosta Boda Bertil Vallien Volcano Series Mini Object Vase, Double Bubble 48136
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...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Luster, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Börne Augustsson, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic blue-colored blown glass vase designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
GAB, Small Candlesticks, Pewter, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of small pewter candlesticks designed and produced by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Holds 0.4” diameter candles
”P9 GAB TENN” stamp on bottom
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Lisa Larson Ceramic Cat Figurine Gustavsberg, Sweden
Located in Delft, NL
Lisa Larson ceramic cat figurine Gustavsberg Sweden.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze and Brass Bonnie Contemporary Large Sconce. Handmade in Sweden
Located in Torslanda, SE
by Matthew Holleman, 2023
Standard size, 37" L, 33" H 95cm L, 85cm H
Brass, Nickel and Bronze options available. This piece is handmade from our Swedish workshop and fully customi...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Bronze Art Deco Bowl by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
An Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze bowl with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s.
Great condition, only with some light scratches.
Stamped 'BRONS',...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Sculpture bust in terracotta - Åke Holm - Höganäs
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning bust in terracotta designed by Åke Holm at Höganäs in the mid 20th century. The sculpture is 15 cm tall and in excellent condition. It is signed below.
Åke Holm (1900–198...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Danish Modern Terracotta Candle Holder by Thyssen Keramik
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare and hard to find Danish modern terracotta candle holder by Thyssen Keramik, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 4"W x...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Kay Bojesen Early Handmade Wooden Oak Elephant Children's Toy, 1950s, Denmark
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare Kay Bojesen wooden toy elephant from the early 1950s in patinated oak with an amazing grain. The Elephant was created in 1953 by Kay Bojesen and from the start handmade in his s...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Sculptural Silver Plated Coiled Candle Holder by Bertil Vallien for Dansk
By Bertil Vallien, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice sculptural silver plated coiled candleholder by Bertil Vallien for Dansk, circa 1970s. The piece has a capacity for 12 long taper candles with a diameter of 1/4". Good vintage c...
Category
20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
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 ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Helena Tynell for Riihimäen Lasi Oy. Vase in blue art glass. 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Helena Tynell (1918-2016) for Riihimäen Lasi Oy.
Vase in blue art glass.
From the 1960s.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 12.0 x D 10.5 cm.
Helena Tynell was a renowned Finnish ...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
A pair of glass vases - Bengt Orup "Tona" - 1950s - Johansfors, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of vases of model "Tona" which is Swedish for "Fades", the vases fades from transparent in to Blue at the top. They are designed and produced at Johansfors by Bengt Orup that ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Bowl by Aune Siimes for Arabia, 1940s/1950s
By Arabia
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian modern ceramic bulls eye bowl by Aune Siimes for Arabia in the 1940s/1950s. Beautiful piece of mid-century modern art ceramics. Signed at the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Nittsjö, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.0"H x 6.0"W x 6.0"D
All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Grandfather Clock 1965 in Teak
Located in Handewitt, DE
Arne Hovmand-Olsen, conical shaped Grandfarher clock 1965. With brass hands and brass hour marks. Inside with shelfes. Made in teak.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Beige Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Scandinavian Modern ceramic vase with amazing glaze.
Designed by Eva Jancke-Björk for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.
Great condition.
Makers marks on base of vase.
Eva Jan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Rare Lion Couple in Glazed Stoneware, 1970's
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Rare lion couple in glazed stoneware. 1970's.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Measures: 16 x 7.5 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Tapio Wirkkala / ART OBJECT 3235 / Iittala
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Manufactured between 1947 and 1949.
One of Tapio Wirkkala's earliest designs for IITTALA. This crystal-glass piece was made using the free-blown technique, which creates bubbles insi...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Lovely Set of 6 Scandinavian Wooden Danish Vikings, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Fantastic collection of 6 different Scandinavian Vikings.
Measures: The largest is 33.5 cm high. The others are 22 cm, 18 cm, 13.5 cm and 9 cm high.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Wood
Bronze Art Deco Vase by SVM Handarbete, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by SVM, Svenska Metallverken AB, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, but with an inscription (pictured).
Stamped 'HANDARBET...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Thomas Toft Huge Oblong Platter Green Brown Danish Midcentury Ceramic 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Stunning huge oblong low bowl by Danish ceramist Thomas Toft (1930-2015). Made ca. 1960s to 1970s.
The rough dark brown chamotte clay on the outside is contrasted by a shiny glaze o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Brown Stoneware Vase by Swedish Ceramist Claes Thell, 1983
By Claes Thell
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Claes Thell, in the artist's studio, Höganäs, Sweden, 1983.
Signed Thell '83. Fair condition, it has a chip (pictured).
Clae...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Ander, Candelabra, Metal and Brass, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Ander
Located in High Point, NC
A lacquered metal and brass candelabra designed and produced by Gunnar Ander, Sweden, 1950s.
Holds .5" diameter candles.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Kaj Franck Prism Crystal Vase, Finland, 1960s
By Kaj Franck
Located in Uccle, BE
A free blown, cased glass, facet cut Art-object “Prisma”, model KF 249, in blue, yellow and green hues. Designed by Kaj Franck in 1953 and executed by the Nuutajärvi-Notsjö glassworks, Finland in 1963.
These vases were made between 1954 and 1968 in four different sizes ranges, this example falls within the medium/large size range.
This "Prisma" is in good condition. No cracks or chips and only some minor scratches. It is fully marked underneath the base in diamond pen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Anna Lisa Thomson Vase Ekeby Sweden Flower Relief White Glaze15 1930s
Located in Basel, BS
Rare and early Anna Lisa Thomson stoneware vase with relief decor, hand crafted at Upsala Ekeby in Sweden in the late 1930s to early 1940s.
Beautiful cream white color, shows some p...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Wall Candleholders by Pierre Forssell, Skultuna, Sweden, 1950s
Located in LEWES, GB
Priced per individual piece. Pendel/Reflex wall candleholders by Pierre Forssell, manufactured by Skultuna, Sweden, 1950s. Good original vintage cond...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Kaj Franck / "KREMLIN BELL" KF500/1500 / Nuutajarvi
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Designed in 1957.
Manufactured from 1957 to 1968.
One of Kai Franck's representative works, it was exhibited at the 1957 Milan Triennale, where it won the Grand Prix.
Designed as a ...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Bronze Art Deco Vase by SVM Handarbete, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by SVM, Svenska Metallverken AB, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, with only a few light scratches.
Stamped 'HANDARBETE' ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Blue Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden 1968
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware vase with amazing dark blue hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1968.
Great condi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Bjørn Wiinblad. "Autumn" figurine in blue glazed earthenware. 1964
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad (1918-2006). "Autumn" from the series "The Four Seasons", figurine in blue glazed earthenware.
Model number M22.
Signed with monogram and dated '64.
In perfect conditi...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Pine Bowl, Sweden 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish Pine bowl from 1979 by Bjarne Högkvist in Forshaga, Sweden. Sportsstuga style with beautiful grain in the manner of Roland Wilhelmsson. This bowl is a b...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Tamara Aladin for Riihimäen Lasi, Finland. Art glass vase in turquoise.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Tamara Aladin (1932-2019) for Riihimäen Lasi, Finland.
Art glass vase in turquoise.
Model 1440.
1960s.
Marked.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 16.0 cm x D 6.0 cm.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Swedish Glass Lily of the Valley Vase by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Sven Palmqvist (1906-1984) designed Swedish glass vase with engraved
Lily of the Valley flower motif. Incised signature and number on bottom,
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
$395 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Modern 24 Carat Gold Plated Chimney Candleholders
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of 3 danish modern chimney shaped candleholders. Made from 24 carat gold plated brass. they can be installed with either tea lights (one side) or c...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate
$308 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Art Deco Bronze Dish by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco bronze dish with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Good condition, but with a lot of scuffs and scratches.
Stamped 'BRONS' an...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Doreen Middelboe for Aluminia/Royal Copenhagen, faience mermaid figure. 1970s.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Doreen Middelboe for Aluminia/Royal Copenhagen, faience mermaid figure.
1970s.
First factory quality.
In excellent condition.
Marked.
Measuring: ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Pierre Forssell Brass Vase Produced by hand in Skultuna Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
This vase was hand crafted at the Skultuna studio were Pierre Forssell was working with he's assistant. The vase is made of a brass tube where a brass curved crown was delicately wel...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Stoneware Miniature Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in a striking discus form with a slender neck. Striking blue hare’s fur glaze.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
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Majolica Rooster
Mantel Chime Clock
Italian Cigarette Case
Italian Crucifix
Mayan Mid Century
Gold Squirrel
Hamada Shoji
Large German Porcelain Figure
Metal Cigarette Case
Marble Torchere
Italy Tazza