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
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; 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
Rare Ceramic Sculpture - Dorothy Clough - Upsala Ekeby, Sweden
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning ceramic sculpture of a woman holding a baby designed by Dorothy Clough at Upsala Ekeby in the mid 20th century. The sculpture is 24,5 cm high and in excellent condition ex...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnel Nyman, a vase 'Family', signed Gunnel Nyman -37 Karhula.
By Gunnel Nyman
Located in Helsinki, FI
Gunnel Nyman Finland , 1909-1948
A vase 'Family', signed Gunnel Nyman -37 Karhula.
Turned mould. Clear glass, engraved and sandblasted.
Exhibitions:
The model was exhibited at the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Mid century teak basket by Einar Barnes for PS Heggen, Norway 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
Scandinavian modern waste paper basket. Designed by Einar Barnes in the 1960s and made by P.S. Heggen. It is made from teak plywood and solid beech. It bears the makers mark on the b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak, Plywood
Severin Brørby's Scandinavian Furu Vase from Hadeland Glassverk
By Hadeland
Located in Søgne, NO
Severin Brørby's Iconic Furu Vase from Hadeland Glassworks
The Furu Vase:
This Furu vase is a timeless piece that highlights Severin Brørby's distinctive style. With its relief moti...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Glass Art Vase Known as "May" by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda, 1980s
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A rather large and very beautiful vintage art glass vase, known as "May" handmade and signed by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda, Sweden, in perfect condition. This vase is simple in shap...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Blue Stoneware Vase from Nordlys Series by Maria Philippi for Søholm, 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This is a vase with beautiful blue glaze from the series Nordlys (Northern Light in danish) designed by Maria Philippi for Søholm Ceramics. The name Northern Light comes from the gla...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Vintage Wooden 5-Arm Candelabra with Intricate Carvings 1970s
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Swedish vintage 5-arm candelabra. Crafted from wood, this candelabra features carvings that form a minimalist yet striking pattern, adding a touch of warmth and coziness to any inte...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Stunning Vase - Bari - Sven-Erik Skawonius - Upsala Ekeby Karlskrona 1950s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely porcelain vase of the rare model Bari designed by Sven-Erik Skawonius in the 1950s at Upsala Ekeby Karlskrona. The color is white but with a touch of celadon and it has a be...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Danish Modern Oak Planter, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Oak Planter, 1960s.
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern minimalist planter with oak frame and black lacquered metal flower box.
The metal container has been repainted in ...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Zinc
Upsala Ekeby, Urn, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable blue-glazed earthenware urn designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Danish Modern Ceramic Vase by Palshus, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Ceramic Vase by Palshus, 1960s.
Unusually large Danish Mid-Century Modern stoneware vase by Per Linnemann-Schmidt for Palshus Denmark 1960s.
Palshus was established by...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Green Stoneware Vase - Annikki Hovisaari - Arabia - Midcentury Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning cylindric vase designed by Annikki Hovisaari at Arabia in Finland in the Mid 20th century. The vase has a stunning matte green glaze, it is 36 cm (14,4") high and in excel...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Lovely Blue Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand - Mid century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A blue & green ceramic vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 17.5 cm (7") high and about 17 cm (6.8") in diameter and in excellent condition. The vase is marked as the p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Sylvia Leuchovius, her own workshop. Large unique ceramic vase. 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sylvia Leuchovius (1915–2003), her own workshop.
Large unique ceramic vase. Glaze in shades of blue and green.
1970s.
Signed.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: Diameter 16.0 cm x Heigh...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Decorative Scandinavian melonshaped Ceramic Vase by Wallåkra Sweden 1950s
By Wallåkra
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely melonshaped and decorativ ceramic vase by Wallåkra Sweden 1950s. The vase has brown earth basic color and relieffed verical stripes all around the vase. Matt finish with silky...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware, Ceramic
Ceramic Bowl by Noomi Backhausen for Søholm Stoneware, 1970s
Located in Balen, BE
Decorative ceramic bowl by Noomi Backhausen for Søholm Stentøj. Made on the Danish island Bornholm in the 1970s. Can be mounted as a decorative wall plate.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Collection of Swedish’s organic wooden bowl, 1940’s
Located in Valby, 84
Rare Collection of Swedish’s organic wooden bowl from the 1940s.
Beautiful collection of Swedish’s wooden bowls from the 1940s, the bowls are made i...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Large Wooden Bowl - Sweden - "Burl" from Birch
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning large wooden bowl of birch probably designed in the 1940s in Sweden. The bowl is 32 x 27 cm in diameter and in excellent condition. This is a lovely bowl to use as a cente...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Ceramic Vase with Seaweed Motif by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden 1950s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This scandinavian modern ceramic vase with seaweed motif by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden 1950 is adorable!
Crafted between 1958-61, this stunning Mari Simmulson Upsala-Ek...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Pollo Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Porcelin Pollo Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Line.
Category
1970s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
A Pair of Finnish 1950s Vases Model Orchidéa by Timo Sarpaneva for Ittala
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Finnish sculptural pair of vases, model Orckidéa 3568 designed in 1953 in polished crystal glass from Ittala.
They comes with a tower-shaped, tapered shape with a gently ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful, large stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a classic form. Glazed pale blue with “Mimosa” pattern.
Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceramicists and designers ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Szilasi, Visby, Sweden. Unique ceramic bowl and vase. Ca 1960
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Szilasi, Visby, Sweden. Unique ceramic bowl and vase.
Glazed in green-brown tones.
Ca. 1960.
Incised signature.
In perfect condition.
Bowl: Diameter 14.0 cm x Height 7.5 cm.
Vase: H...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby. Pair of ceramic vases. Floral motifs
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mari Simmulson (1911-2000) for Upsala Ekeby.
A pair of ceramic vases. Floral motifs. Polychrome glaze.
Ca. 1960.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: Height 20.0 cm x 8.0 cm.
...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Tilgmans Keramik. Ceramic bowl on a foot. Glaze in green tones.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tilgmans Keramik, Sweden.
Ceramic bowl on a food. Handmade.
Glaze in green tones.
Marked.
Ca. 1970.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: Diameter 16.5 cm x Height 9.0 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely miniature stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in an ample apple form with a thin neck. Decorated with warm ochre hare’s fur glaze.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, reno...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Rare Faience Lidded Bowl Red & White striped Stig Lindberg - Gustavsberg 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A really rare lidded bowl, red and white striped with lid in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg in the 1950s. It is 19 cm high and in excellent condition except from tw...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Ewald Dahlskog green apple glazed vase, Bo Fajans, Sweden 1940
Located in New York, NY
Artist Ewald Dahlskog’s large ribbed body vase finished with a green apple glazed, created for Bo Fajans, Sweden circa 1940.
Height: 10.5“ Diameter: 11”
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Carl Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand. Ceramic bowl in turquoise glaze. Mid-20th C.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl Harry Stålhane (1920-1990) for Rörstrand, Sweden.
Ceramic bowl in turquoise glaze.
Mid-20th century.
Marked.
In perfect condition with natural crackling.
Second factory quality...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Ceramic bowl in turquoise glaze. Mid-20th C.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl Harry Stålhane (1920-1990) for Rörstrand, Sweden.
Ceramic bowl in turquoise glaze.
Mid-20th century.
Marked.
In perfect condition with natural crackling.
Second factory quality...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Ceramic bowl in turquoise glaze.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl Harry Stålhane (1920-1990) for Rörstrand, Sweden.
Ceramic bowl in turquoise glaze.
Mid-20th century.
Marked.
In perfect condition with natural crackling.
Second factory quality...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby. Low ceramic bowl yellow and sand-colored glaze.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Anna-Lisa Thomson (1905-1952) for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden.
Low ceramic bowl with yellow and sand-colored glaze.
Ca. 1960.
Marked.
In good condition with minor signs of use.
Dimensions:...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Large ceramic bowl in apple green glaze
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl Harry Stålhane (1920-1990) for Rörstrand, Sweden.
Large ceramic bowl in apple green glaze.
Mid-20th century.
Marked.
In excellent condition with natural cracks.
Second factory ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Inger Persson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An orange-glazed stoneware vase designed by Inger Persson and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Large Sculptural Swedish Folk Art Oak Candelabra, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Remarkably monumental solid oak wood candle holder manufactured by hand in Northern Sweden in the 1960s. This large vintage statement piece has a sculptural appearance with fourteen ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Oak
Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Denmark. Sculpture in green art glass. Organic shape.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Denmark
Sculpture in green art glass. Organic shape.
1960s.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: W 7.5 cm x D 3.5 cm x H 14.5 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby. Ceramic bowl in brown and green glaze.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby.
Ceramic bowl in brown and green glaze. Modernist design.
Model 6075.
Ca. 1960.
Marked.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: Diameter 21.0 cm x Height 8.0 cm.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Pair of Candle Holders In Bronze ca 1930-40's
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern Pair of Candle Holders In Bronze ca 1930-40's.
Unsigned.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Olof Larsson for Laholm. Ceramic bowl with polychrome glaze and floral motif
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Olof Larsson for Laholm, Sweden.
Ceramic bowl with polychrome glaze and floral motifs.
Model 783.
Circa 1960.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: Diameter 20.5 cm x Height 9.5...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Per Lütken for Holmegaard. Sculpture in green art glass. 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Per Lütken for Holmegaard. Sculpture in green art glass.
Organic form.
Denmark, 1960s.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: Height 20.0 cm x Width 11.0 cm x Depth 5.0 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Scandinavian modern stoneware pike by Sven Wejsfelt, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1980s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great stoneware sculpture designed by Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg, Sweden, during the 1980s.
This pike belongs of the designers series 'Stim'.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Per Lütken for Holmegaard. Sculpture in green art glass. On a base.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Per Lütken for Holmegaard. Sculpture in green art glass. On a base.
Organic shape.
Denmark, 1960s.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: W 11.0 cm x D 6.0 cm x H 19.5 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Sylvia Leuchovius for Rörstrand Atelje. Ceramic pot in brown glaze.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sylvia Leuchovius (1915–2003) for Rörstrand Atelje.
Ceramic pot in brown glaze.
Approximately from the 1970s.
Stamped.
With sticker.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: Diameter 13.0 c...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Upsala Ekeby, Dish, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and orange-glazed earthenware dish designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby. Ceramic herb pot with polychrome glaze.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mari Simmulson (1911-2000) for Upsala Ekeby.
Ceramic herb pot with polychrome glaze featuring floral motifs.
Approximately from the 1960s.
Marked.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Gunnar Nylund Stoneware vase pitcher Rörstrand ca 1955
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Gunnar Nylund, Stoneware vase /pitcher Rörstrand, Sweden, circa 1950
Description
A stoneware vase/pitcher, finished with a beautiful white “eggshell” glaze.
This object was designe...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Sculpture Garlic Handmade
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist – A stoneware sculpture of a garlic bulb – Arabia Finland ca. 1980
Description
An unglazed, incised and painted stoneware figurine of a garlic bulb.
Modelled ...
Category
1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Pair of Höganäs Salt Glazed Stoneware Planter Pots, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of two handmade potbellied stoneware jars with blackish umber brown salt glaze and two soft shaped handles. Manufactured at Höganäs Keramik in Sweden in the 1950s. Two rustic dec...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Uno Westerberg for Pukeberg, Sweden. Large art glass vase in clear art glass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Uno Westerberg for Pukeberg, Sweden.
Large art glass vase in clear art glass.
Decoration with relief circles.
1970s.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: D 10.0 cm x H 28.0 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Porceline Vase Designed by Carl-Mary Stålhane For Rörstrand
Located in Doraville, GA
A beautiful blue / green vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane (1920‑1990) for Röstrand Procelain Works
Stålhand started working for Rorstrand at the age of 18. Initially, he decorat...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Thomas Nittsjö, Sweden. Large ceramic vase in brown and blue tones.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Thomas Nittsjö, Sweden. Large ceramic vase, partially with blue glaze.
Handmade.
1969/70s.
Marked.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: Diameter 13.0 cm x Height 24.0 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Small stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in a slender onion form with a long neck and flattened rim. Velvety midnight blue hare’s fur glaze.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Faience Jug - Stig Lindberg - Gustavsbergs Studio - 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely and rare jug with lid in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg in the 1950s. The jug is 17,5 cm high and in excellent condition. It is marked below.
In 1942, Gu...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Bird sculpture by Tapio Wirkkala Glass & Metal for Kultakeskus 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely Bird sculpture by Tapio Wirkkala. It is made in metal with a base in glass, it is 15.5 cm high (6.2") and about 13.5 cm in diameter at the base. The metal part is stamped as...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Scandinavian Modern Handmade Conical Brass Vase, Sweden 1949
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This exquisite handmade brass vase from Sweden, crafted in 1949, embodies the elegance and simplicity characteristic of Scandinavian modern design. The vase features a conical shape ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Black Glass Vase - Edvin Ollers - Elme Glassworks, Sweden 1930s
By Edvin Ollers
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely black glass vase in molded glass designed in 1930s by Edvin Ollers and produced at Elme Glassworks in Sweden. The vase is 20,5 cm high and in excellent condition. It is not ...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda. Rare sculpture in art glass. A man's head.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda, Swedish glass artist.
Rare sculpture in art glass. Matte glass.
A man's head.
1950s/60s.
Signed.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: W 8.5 cm x D 7.5 cm x H 1...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Swedish Designer, Candelabras, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass candelabras designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Hold .75” candles
Near identical pair, please note difference to shape of nozzles.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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