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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 

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
MCM Iron Candle Holder in Box by Dansk Designs
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM Iron candle holder in ox by Dansk Designs, circa 1950s. The piece holds twelve narrow candles and is in good vintage condition. it measures 4.25"D x 1.5"H. #3707
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Eva Jancke-Björk, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A white and grey-glazed ceramic vase designed by Eva Jancke-Björk and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, c. 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Sculpture of a laying woman - Åke Holm - Höganäs
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning terracotta sculpture of a laying woman designed byÅke Holm at Höganäs in the mid 20th century. The sculpture is 21 x 11 cm and in excellent condition. It is signed below. ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Model 'I-400' Straight Bird Bottle by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, Finland, 1956
Located in Steenwijk, NL
A design by Timo Sarpaneva from 1956. It was in production from 1957-1966. This specific bottle is engraved "T Sarpaneva 2500". This deep blue version is a more rare color to find an...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

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...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge, in a large, stately design. Striking dekor of a lion on its hind legs. Beautifully rendered with great attention to details. “Argenta” was ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Heikki Orvola for Nuutajarvi Notsjo Vase Made in Finland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Heikki Orvola for Nuutajarvi Notsjo Oranfe Vase with Black Circle Design. Vase was designed in several sizes. Very Iconic Design of the period. In very nice original condition!
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1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Starck Andersen 1950s Black, White Ceramic Wall Plate Centerpiece
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish modernist decorative plate / wall decoration / centerpiece with strong graphic decor from the Tribal Harlekin series by ceramic artist Marianne Starck (1931-2007). Shiny bone white glaze with hand-carved sgraffito graphic lines and patterns in raw anthracite colored clay...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery

Unique Driftwood Floor Toteme Sculpture in a Wabi Sabi & Brutalist Style
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare decorative driftwood toteme sculpture in a wabi sabi and brutalist style with a black stained foot. In good condition. Dimensions: H: 140 cm / 55" W: 25 cm / 9.85" D: 20 cm / ...
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Driftwood

Vintage Mid-Century Patinated Bowl or Planter, GAB, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant 1930s bronze decorative bowl or planter from GAB, in a plump form with elborate handles. Oil-patinated in deep nuances of green. GAB was founded in Stockholm in 1867 and was...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Gray Vase "Collier", Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s - Mid century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase of model "Collier" designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 14 cm (5,6") high and about 13 cm (5,2") in diameter. It´s in mint condition. Gunnar Nylund was...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Bronze Art Deco Candlestick by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
An Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze candelstick with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s. Good condition, with some wear to the patination and light...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Börne Augustsson, Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic blown glass vase designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

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.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Sculpture "Malin", Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Sweden 1961
Located in St Ouen, FR
Charming ceramic subject from the naive and warm world of Lisa Larson. In perfect original condition, the piece is signed on both feet of the sculpture. Lisa Larson - b.1931 d.2024 ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Oiva Toikka Orange, Green & Blue Pampula Glass Bottle Sculpture Nuutajärvi 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
This vibrant orange Pampula bottle with green and light blue details by Oiva Toikka is a perfect decoration on it's own. The overall condition of this playful art...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

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...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Just Andersen, Vase, Pewter, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A small pewter vase designed and produced by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s. Dimensions: 2” H x 1.875” diameter  Diameter of opening: .5”
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1930s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Vintage Original Articulated Elephant Figurine by Kay Bojesen Denmark c 1950s
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Kay Bojesen elephant figurine in oak circa 1950s Two available and priced individually Articulating legs head and trunk Signed to undersid...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

Vintage Wood Articulated Elephant by Kay Bojesen. Made in Denmark.
Located in Pasadena, TX
A real original piece of articulated sculpture by Kay Bojesen. Made in Denmark. Length: 4.93" Width: 9.26" Height: 4.93"
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

Stoneware Vase by Gerd Bogelund for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing sung glaze. Made by Gerd Bogelund for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark. Excellent condition. Painted monogram signature "gb" and three waves for ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Bowl by Aune Siimes for Arabia, 1940s/1950s
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Stoneware Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and rare stoneware bowl with amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. Incised signature 'G.N.' and makers mark 'R' ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

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' ...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Brass Vase by Pierre Forsell for Skultuna
Located in Rīga, LV
Solid crown vase of brass by Pierre Forsell for Skultuna The item has maker's mark - see the pictures
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1960s 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 ...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Organic art bronze vase by Ekbergs, Sweden, 1950-60s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Exceptional organic bronze vase produced in Sweden by Ekbergs ca 1950-60s. Very heavy and well made cast with a slightly oxidized patina. Functional piece that works just as well on ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Jerk Werkmäster, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-glazed ceramic vase or vessel designed by Jerk Werkmäster and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions: 4.375” H  x 5.875” W x 4.875” D Holds .875” diameter candles 
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Glass "Hull" Vase by Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Riverdale, NY
Mouth blown clear glass Hull (hole) vase, designed by Michael Bang for Holmegaard Denmark, 1970s. Produced between 1973-1978. Vase has multiple holes to place and arrange flowers in...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Lisa Larson Ceramic Cat Figurine Gustavsberg, Sweden
Located in Delft, NL
Lisa Larson ceramic cat figurine Gustavsberg Sweden.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Elf Girl in Glazed Stoneware, Late 20th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Elf girl in glazed stoneware, late 20th century. In very good condition. Signed. Measures: 14 x 10.5 cm.  
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Berndt Friberg Bowl Aniara Stoneware Dish Gustavsberg Sweden 1970
Located in Basel, BS
Stoneware bowl by Berndt Friberg, thrown and glazed by the master himself in his workshop at Gustavsberg porcelain factory, Sweden. Beautiful ‚Aniara‘ glaze in blue tones, made in 1...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge with silver decor of a mermaid with double tail fins, strewing flowers around her. Lovely attention to every detail. “Argenta” was introduce...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Kaj Franck Prism Crystal Vase, Finland, 1960s
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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Arthur Percy, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Arthur Percy and produced by Gefle, Sweden, 1930s. Dimensions: 6.625” H x 6” diameter
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bowl, 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
Beautiful organically shaped solid teak bowl made by Kay Bojesen in mint condition.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

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.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

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.
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Red Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Vase. Thorkild Olsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed vase with gilded banding on the base. Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYAL COPENHAGEN. Made in Denmark, 1950s. Great condition. M...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Drip Shaped Yellow Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A ceramic vase with yellow / lightyellow (beige) glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 13 cm (5.2") high and 7.5 cm (3") in diameter and in very good condit...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Isak Isaksson Stunning Green Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning green vase with amazing crystalline glaze in silver designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 19.5 cm (7.8") tall and about 11.5 cm (4.6") wide and it is in excelle...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Isak Isaksson Ceramic Vase - Green Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A green vase with a stunning crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 9 cm (3.6") tall and about 11 cm (4.4") wide and it is in excellent condition. This is...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Isak Isaksson Ceramic Vase - Purple Matte Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A purple vase with a stunning matte crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 11 cm (4.4") tall and about 11 cm (4.4") wide and it is in excellent condition....
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Axel Salto for Royal Copenhagen. Onion-shaped vase in stoneware with sung glaze.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Axel Salto (1889-1961) for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark. The onion-shaped vase in stoneware with a relief pattern, decorated with sung glaze. 1940s. First factory quality. Signed Salto,...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Sweden 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware vase with amazing 'aniara' glossy glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s. Good condition....
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Green Vase with Decor, Wilhelm Kåge Gustavsberg, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase in stoneware designed by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg, the vase is 18 cm in diameter and in good condition except from a crack that goes through, it is mostly visible from the ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Minimalsitic Sculptural Dumbbells by kenko in Stainless Steel & Walnut
Located in Berlin, DE
Premium Craftsmanship for Sophisticated Strength Training These exclusive dumbbells are designed by kenko and manufactured in Berlin, Germany. Made from finely machined stainless ste...
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2010s German Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Vase with Lid, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Royal Copenhagen Lovely Royal Copenhagen porcelain vase, terra cotta and grey crackle glaze with gold trim and decorated lid. With marks on base, Denmark, 1950s Measures: 9 height x ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Arne Bang Stoneware Vase with Blue and Green Glaze, Denmark 1940s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Arne Bang Stoneware Vase with Blue and Green Glaze, Denmark 1940s. Iconic Danish ceramic vase with running blue and green glaze hand made, designed and manufactured by Arne Bang in ...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Brown Stoneware Vase by Swedish Ceramist Claes Thell, 1977
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Claes Thell, in the artist's studio, Höganäs, Sweden, 1977. Excellent condition. Signed Thell '77. Claes Thell is a Swedish ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Mid-century modern handblown Scandinavian bright red sommerso art glass vase
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
An amazing handblown vintage handblown bright red sommerso signed glass vase, made and signed by Ernst Gordon for Åfors, Sweden. The vase has a fantastic teardrop shape, yet it is th...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Sommerso

Blue Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio Sweden 1960s
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, 1960s. Great cond...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Baca Vase Abstract Decor Danish Ceramic 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
This is one of the more rare to find vases from the Royal Copenhagen "Baca " series by Nils Thorsson. This vase was designed in the 1960s and manufactured in the period 1969-1974. The vase features an abstract decor...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Stunning Green Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase with a stunning green glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand of model Granola, the vase is 14 cm (5.6") high and 9 cm (3.6") in diameter. It is in excellent condition an...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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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