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
Gunnar Nylund Vase Pike Mouth Gäddgap Rörstand Sweden 1950s 1960s
Located in Basel, BS
Gunnar Nylund vase in a rare turquoise glaze with brown flecks, hand-thrown stoneware, made at Rörstrand factory in the 1950s. 1st quality sorting.
The model is called ‚Pike Mouth‘ ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-century Brutalist Iron Fire Screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna, Sweden
Located in Malmö, SE
Amazing cast iron midcentury sculpture / fireplace screen.
Designed by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna, Sweden 1960s.
Great original condition with signs of use and age.
Stamped 'OH'...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Scandinavian Modern Swedish Modern Crystal Strombergshytt Glass Vase with Lion
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial Scandinavian Modern Swedish Modern Strombergshyttan crystal glass vase with regal Lion design, circa mid-20th century, Sweden. Beautiful detail in etched ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Large Swedish Wabi Sabi Antique Decorative Wooden Tray Bowl Produced Late 1800s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large Swedish decorative and antique wooden tray in a wabi sabi / primitive style. Produced in Sweden in the late 1800s. In good vintage condition.
Dimensions: H: 15 cm / 5.90" W: ...
Category
1890s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
heavy 7kg Modernist Sculptural 44cm Brutalist Bronze Candleholder, France 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Brutalist candleholder
Origin:
France
Material:
solid bronze
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage candleholder, was produced in the 1970s in F...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
1970s Dansk Star Shaped Glass Candle Holder Pair
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Dansk Star Shaped Glass Votive Candle Holder Pair
this listing is for a set of two holders
Unmarked
2.25 h x 3.75 diameter- candle 1.25
Preown...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Deep Blue Bowl Footed Ashtray Vintage Mid-Century Cigar like Seguso Orrefors
By Seguso
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Heavy bowl. Slighly Footed pedestal base in the form. Showing some light wear to edges and bottom, pictured. Unknown maker, unsigned, but possibly Italian. High quality, and Estate F...
Category
1960s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Faience and Bamboo Coffee Pot Stig Lindberg Gustavsberg 1960s Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely pot in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg in the 1960s. The decor is painted by Karin Gustavsson who were one of the painters at Gustavsbergs factory. The pot ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Wastepaper bin in walnut by Einar Barnes, PS Heggen, Norway, 1960s
By Einar Barnes , P.S. Heggen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Wastepaper bin designed by Einar Barnes. Produced in Norway by PS Heggen during the 1950s. Made from laminated walnut and teak wood. Good vintage condition with age related wear and ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Ewald Dahlskog – Lovely shaped Dark Green vase - Bo Fajans Sweden 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely dark green vase designed by Ewald Dahlskog at Bo Fajans, Sweden in the 1930s. The vase is 19.5 cm (7.8") high and in excellent condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge in a curvesome form. Decorated with a motif of a contemplative mermaid. Lovely attention to detail.
“Argenta” was introduced at the S...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Anna-Lisa Thomson, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and green-glazed earthenware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Mark to body likely production-related.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Swedish Designer, Candle Sticks, Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak candle sticks designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Stoneware vase with decor of flowers in silver, model Grazia, Swedish Modern.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A decorative stoneware vase with silver decor, depicting a flower bouquet.
Designed by the artistic leader of Gustavsberg (from 1949, at 21 years old, to 1957) Stig Lindberg. Mode...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Skultuna, Sweden. "Lampett" wall-mounted candle holder in brass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Skultuna, Sweden. "Lampett" wall-mounted candle holder in brass with original box.
Designed by Pierre Forsell in the 1970s.
1970s/80s.
Marked.
In excellent condition with patina.
Hei...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Ivar Alenius-Bjork A set of "Lily" Candle Sticks, Brass, Ystad Metall 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A set of 4 very beautiful and delicate candleholders designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk in 1939 and manufactured by Ystad Metall in Sweden. These pieces are a part of a series of candle ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Art Deco / Swedish Grace.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, with a few light scratches.
Stamped 'BRO...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Hand painted "Apple" jar by Josef Frank for Svenskt tenn
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare lidded jar in the shape of an apple designed by Josef Frank. Produced by Firma Svenskt Tenn during the 1950s. Made from Aluminum with hand painted decor. Very good vintage condi...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge in a cylinder form. Decorated with a mermaid swooning among flowers and air bubbles. Fish in different sizes on the other side. Lov...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Isak Isaksson Large Blue Ceramic Vase, Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large lovely blue vase with a stunning crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 17.5 cm (7") tall and about 16.5 cm (6.6") wide and it is in excellent con...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
4 Brass Candlesticks - Pierre Forsell - Skultuna
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set of 4 candlesticks by Pierre Forsell, designed and produced at Skultuna in 1980-1990s. The candlesticks are 6 x 4,5 cm and in excellent condition except from some minor scratches and marks.
Pierre Forsell worked for several years at Skultuna Brassworks, where he created some of his most iconic designs. His brass products...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Candlesticks. Thorkild Olsen, 1957.
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed candlesticks with gilded banding on the rim and base.
Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYAL COPENHAGEN. Made in Denmark, 1957.
Gre...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Vintage Danish Candlesticks in Brass by Boyes Metalkunst, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of solid brass candlesticks designed and manufactured by by Boyes in Denmark during the 1960s-70s. The candlesticks are to be fitted with regular sixed candles. The style of t...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
A set of two Swedish Tenn Candlestick Holders by GAB ca 1930-40
Located in Farsta, SE
A set of two Swedish Tenn Candlestick Holders by GAB, Guldsmedsaktiebolaget ca 1930-1940
I just love the size and chunkiness of these candlestick holders, with the brass rim.
Model...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Pewter
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
Rare Stoneware Vase by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia, Finland, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A rare and beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia, Finland, 1960s
Great condition.
Incised signature 'AH' and 'ARABIA'.
Annikki Hovisaari...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
1970s Gunnar Cyrén for Dansk Silver Plate Elephant Figurine Paperweight
By Gunnar Cyren
Located in North Hollywood, 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...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Swedish Grace, pewter lid box, decor of dolphin, 1931
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pewter lid box, decor of dolphin, 1931 and engraved decor of figur on dolphin by Harald Linder for JL Hultman, Uddevalla Sweden 1931.
With hallmarks JLH, E8=1931, U
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Good condition, with some light scratches. Slightly askew.
Stamped 'BRONS' and make...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Large Brown Stoneware Bowl by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia, Finland, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware bowl with amazing glaze.
Made by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia, Finland, 1960s
Great condition.
Incised signature 'AH' and 'ARABIA'.
Annikki Hovisaari (1918–20...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Brown Stoneware Vase by Gerd Bogelund for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A stunning stoneware vase with amazing sung glaze.
Made by Gerd Bogelund for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1950s.
Great condition. Painted monogram signature "gb" and three waves for R...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Abstract oak and teak sculpture by Swedish artist Sven Olsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Abstract wooden sculpture by Swedish artist Sven Olsson. Hand made from oak and teak, ca 1950-60s. Beautifully crafted by hand. Base with impressed initials. Very good vintage condit...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak, Teak
Royal Copenaghen Scandinavian Midcentury Ceramic Vase and Bowl Set, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury ceramic bowl or centerpiece and vase set with relief decoration produced by Royal Copenaghen, Denmark 1950s.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Scandinavian Midcentury Brass Candelabra, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Elegantly crafted heavy stock candelabra in solid brass. It features 5 arms/candle holders for regular sized candles. It was made anonymously in Scandinavia during the 1960s and has ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Einar Barnes for P. S. Heggen Handled Teak Wastepaper Basket
By Einar Barnes , P.S. Heggen
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Scandinavian Einar Barnes for P. S. Heggens Two Handled Teak Trash Can. Featuring a sculptural, molded Teak and Beech Plywood oval form, detailed vertical s...
Category
1960s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Beech, Teak, Plywood
Candelabra by Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1960's
Located in London, GB
Gunnar Ander born, in 1976 Sweden, designed the candelabra for Ystad Metall, Sweden 1960's made of black lacquered metal arms and have six brass cup shaped candle holders for regular...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Metal
Zodiac Art Deco Bronze Bowl by Nordisk Malm, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A stylish and heavy vintage Danish bronze bowl with relief moulded Zodiac motifs around the rim of the bowl and with a textured finish often referred to as 'moon' texturing.
Made by ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
1940s Swedish Modernist Pewter Vase, Signed K&R Prima Svenskt Tenn
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A vintage Swedish double vase made of pewter, circa 1940s. Great minimalist/ modernist style with some deco/ machine age type influence. Nicely proportioned and well made, this is on...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Bronze Vase by GAB
By GAB
Located in Long Island City, NY
Patinated bronze vase by GAB. Sweden, Circa 1930th-40th.
Marked by manufacturer.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders in Brass, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, ca 1960's
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...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Ivar Alenius Björk Brass Liljan Candleholder for Ystad Metal 1940s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of two Swedish brass candle holders, model Liljan, designed by Ivar Alenius Björk for Ystad Metall, Sweden 1940s circa
Signature engrav...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Ture Berglund, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass vase designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansens Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions: 9.15” H x 7.6” W x 3.75” D
Dimensions of opening: 5.8” W x 3” D
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Paavo Tynell decorative vase in solid brass model 13, Taito circa 1940.
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare Paavo Tynell cup made in solid brass, model 13 for Taito. Paavo Tynell made a range of cup and decoration object, this one is one of the most elegant and rarest of all. Tynell m...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Dish in bronze, GAB, Sweden ca 1930's
Located in Örebro, SE
Decorative, Scandinavian modern, dish in bronze, Guldsmedsaktiebolaget (GAB) ca 1930's.
Signed with makers mark.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Green White Glass Bowls by Paul Kedelv for Flygsfors, Sweden 1960s
By Paul Kedelv, Flygsfors
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two toned green & creamy white glass bowl designed by Paul Kedelv for Flygsfors, Sweden 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
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". The candle hol...
Category
20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Wastepaper bin in teak by Einar Barnes, PS Heggen, Norway, 1960s
By Einar Barnes , P.S. Heggen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Wastepaper bin designed by Einar Barnes. Produced in Norway by PS Heggen during the 1950s. Made from laminated teak and beech wood. Very good vintage condition with age related wear ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Beech, Teak
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
Lidded Bronze Box by Hans Bergstrom for Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
An extremely rare, possibly unique, bronze jar with amazing patina. The lid adorned with a knob in the shape of a fish.
Designed by Hans Bergström for Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Eva Jancke-Björk - Round, Dark Yellow Vase with relief - Bo Fajans 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A dark yellow vase designed by Eva Jancke-Björk at Bo Fajans in Gefle in the 1940s. The vase is 17 cm high and in excellent condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden, 1953
By Edward Hald, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful graal vase by Edward Hald, crystal clear with nuances of green. Beautiful underwater motif of fish, where the layers of glass create a lively, wat...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Large Swedish Birch Burl Bowl, ca 1850
Located in Farsta, SE
Large Swedish Birch Burl Bowl, ca 1850
Beautiful gray patina, with incredible patterns in the wood grain.
Four old drilled holes in the bottom, and owner marks: 'BAD'.
Made from bi...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch, Burl
Bronze vase '212' designed by Just Andersen for GAB, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful art deco vase designed by Just Andersen for GAB, Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, in Sweden during the 1930s.
Made in bronze with great details. Maker stamp with model number '212' ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Cherry Blossom Vase
Located in Austin, TX
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Cherry Blossom Vase.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Olle Hermansson Sculpture for Husqvarna, Sweden ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish sculptor, Olle Hermansson is primarily known for his cast iron sculptures and fire screens in his signature Brutalist style. The characters and shapes appearing in his works ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Kosta Boda Swedish Art Glass White Swirl Bowl, 1980s
By Kosta Boda
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Heavy mouthblown Swedish modern solid crystal decorative vide poche by Kosta Boda manufactured in the 1980s. Soft semicircle shaped clear art glass bowl with encased layered white or...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
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
Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Iron, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A iron candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dramatic oxidation.
Dimensions: 13” H x 7.5” diameter
3 Sockets
Holds .8” diameter candles
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Art déco vase 'D23' by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1920s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Small vase designed and produced by Just Andersen in Denmark during the first half of the 20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Upsala Ekeby, Candlestick, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
An green-glazed earthenware candlestick designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions: 3” H x 3.5” diameter
Holds .75” diameter candles
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Pair of Arthur Pettersson Candle Holders Brass Candle Sticks Arthur Pe Kolbäck
Located in Basel, BS
Rare pair of Arthur Pettersson asymmetrical candle holders in solid brass, hand-crafted in Kolbäck, Sweden in the 1960s.
Brass is in very good condition, lacquered finish.
Height: ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Modernist wood sculpture by unknown Swedish sculptor. Made in 1962
Located in Hägersten, SE
Modernist sculpture by unknown Swedish sculptor. Made in 1962 and signed with the artist name boholm and year -62. Hand carved from wood with a dark stained finish. Good vintage cond...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Swedish Modern Candelholders in Brass and Steel, Englesson, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Set of 6 candle holders in brass and worked steel. These icon candleholders was designed by Staffan Englesson in Sweden, 1970s.
The cylinder-shaped f...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Steel
Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Excellent condition. Incised signature "GN" and makers mark "R" for Rörstra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Erik Mornils, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase designed by Erik Mornils and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions: 7.125” x 6.5” diameter
Diameter of opening: 3”
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Blue Glass Tray by Erik Höglund, Boda, Sweden
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Goteborg, SE
Large hand blown glass tray by Erik Höglund, made at Boda glassworks. The tray is typical for Höglund's rustic style, with irregular bubbles in t...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
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
Stoneware Bowl by Francesca Mascitti Lindh. Arabia, Finland, 1960s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique hand thrown stoneware bowl, with amazing glaze.
Made by Francesca Mascitti Lindh at Arabia, Finland.
Excellent condition.
Incised signature "FML" and "ARABIA...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Art déco bronze bowl, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Patinated bronze bowl by unknown Swedish designer and maker during the first half of the 20th century.
Marked E.B on bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Faience Vase, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1953
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful faience vase by Stig Lindberg in an ample form. Vivacious, colorful decor of a variation of flowers and leaves.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
GAB, Vase, Pewter, Sweden, c. 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pewter vase, designed and produced by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Iron and glass prism candelabra by Erik Höglund , Boda Smide, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Large 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 wit...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
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