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 trio of tall handblown Orchid azure blue vases by Artur Percy for Gullaskruf
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A trio of beautiful tall Orchid vases, all handblown with a fantastic Azure color. These vases are very simple in design, yet it is the color which makes them really special. Since ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Ellis Bergh, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
By Kosta Boda
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass vase designed by Ellis Berg and produced by Kosta Boda, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 7.625” H x 5” diameter
Diameter of opening: 2”
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Four Smoky Gray Per Lütken Designed Duckling Vases From Holmegaard
Located in Doraville, GA
Four vintage Holmegaard smoke gray, hand blown, duckling vases designed by Per Lütken.
Per Lütken (1916–1998) was a Danish glassware designer who s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
$1,840 Sale Price / set
36% Off
Extra Large Twirling Bird Polished Wood Sculpture by Jakob Hermann
Located in Viby J, DK
Unique rotating wooden birds, created in the 1950s by the Danish furniture designer and true artist, Jacob Hermann and now being manufactured by Warm Nordic. The Danish-manufactured Twirling Birds...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Danish Michael Andersen Large Bowl Wall Decor with Face Motif Persia Glaze 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Very rare and large ceramic bowl or wall decor from the famous Danish ceramic workshop Michael Andersen & Søn (MA&S) on the island of Bornholm. Made circa 1950s or 1960s.
The Hand Painted decor resembles the style of Marianne Starck but is most likely not by her as the piece doesn't show her signature. We suppose it's by Gerd Hiort Petersen...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$717 Sale Price
25% Off
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and orange-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
A pair of Just Andersen planters model 164
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of Just Andersen (1884-1943) patinated disco metal planter, model 164, Denmark, 1926-29. Minor scratches, very good vintage condition. Stamped with JA model number.
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$3,600 / set
Pair of Johnny Mattsson Teak Bowls Sculptural Hand Carved Sweden 1950s
Located in Basel, BS
Hand-carved sculptural teak bowls by Johnny Mattsson, hand-crafted in his workshop in Sweden in the late 1950s to early 1960s.
• Teak, 20 cm tall and 12 cm wide, signed.
• Teak 23 c...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Large dish decorated with serpentine flowers and glazed in white and light green
Located in DK
This large earthenware dish was executed at Michael Andersen Stoneware in Rønne, Denmark, ca. in the 1940s. It is decorated with serpentine flowers and glazed in white and light gree...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
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
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Turned Wooden Candlesticks
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This charming pair of Scandinavian Modern candlesticks exemplifies mid-century craftsmanship with their elegant turned wooden design. Each candlestick features a distinctive silhouet...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Teak
Large Bottle Vase, Robert Perot, Vallauris, c. 1960
By Robert Perot
Located in St Ouen, FR
Elegant bottle vase in red earth from Vallauris, enamels with muted tones and abstract patterns revealing the earth through a transparent effect.
About the Artist
Graduated from th...
Category
1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Six Arthur Percy Handblown Glass Vases for Gullaskruf, Sweden 1950's
Located in Stockholm, SE
A striking collection of six handblown glass vases designed by Arthur Percy for Gullaskruf Glasbruk, Sweden, circa 1950s. Each vase features Percy’s signature elongated neck and orga...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Tall Unique Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand 1959
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in 1959, it´s 47 cm (18.8") tall, 7 cm (2.8") in diameter and it´s in excellent condition except from some minor crazings an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Biomorphic Ceramic Vase in Green Glaze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kristofle Handmade biomorphic vase in the style of Arne bang. Floral dekoration upon a cobra shaped body in earthy green and brown glazes. Signed to its side by the Scandinavian arti...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Glazed Stoneware Vase with Handle by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
Located in Göteborg, SE
The vase is in good condition, but as this is a second-hand assortment, there are minor cosmetic flaws. See close-up of the vase. Overall, the vase is in very nice condition. Nice to...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$353 Sale Price
20% Off
Pr. Mid Century Aeroplan Wood Plates att. to Tapio Wirkkala c. 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of wood plates, attributed to Tapio Wirkkala, as part of the sought after Aeroplan series, made in Finland, circa 1950's. Both are in excellent, original, clean and ready to display condition. Please view the Tapio Wirkkala leaf...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Large danish Ceramic Vase Palshus Denmark Per & Annelise Linnemann-Schmidt
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Large ceramic vase in dark green tones with dark blue effects on the outside. It comes with a thick glaze. Scandinavian Mid-Century ceramic.
Produced in the 1960s by Palshus (Denma...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Small Art Deco Bronze Dish by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze dish with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s.
Good condition. Some wear to the patination.
Stamped 'BRONS', model numb...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Unique Stoneware Vase by Anders Bruno Liljefors, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden 1953
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique stoneware vase with amazing incised and hand-painted decoration.
Made by Anders Bruno Liljefors, in the artist's studio a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Swedish Designer, Candlesticks, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass candlesticks designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions: .75” H x 2.5” Diameter
Holds .5” diameter candles
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Bjørn Engø Norway Set of 3 Enamel on Copper Bowls, Scandinavian Modern1950s-1960
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage set of 2 smaller bowls and one larger bowl feature minimal Mid Century Modern forms and striking Scandinavian Modern enamel decor in organic brown colors with jewel tone accents. The smaller bowls feature abstract geometric designs in Bourdeau red, emerald green, and espresso and mocha brown colors, and the larger bowl in decorated in tone-on-tone brown palette. The textured surfaces of the bowls can be seen through the layers of enamel, adding visual interest to the pieces.
All bowls are clearly stamped on the bottoms with "Engø Norway...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Copper, Enamel
Holmegaard Ice Blue Glass Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
Modernist free form sky blue blown glass centerpiece by Per Lutken for Holmegaard.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Paul Hoff for Gustavsberg Tall Speckled Glaze Vase, Sculptural Bottle Form
By Paul Hoff, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A striking Scandinavian Modern vase designed by Paul Hoff for Gustavsberg, dated 1987. Standing 36 cm tall, this sculptural piece features an elegant elongated neck rising from a bro...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware, Ceramic
White Ceramic Vase, Pia Rönndahl Rörstrand, Scandinavian Modern
By Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely white ceramic vase designed by Pia Rönndahl at Rörstrand in 1998. The vase is 32.5 cm tall and in excellent condition except from some minor marks in the glaze. Because of t...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Michael Andersen Danish Grey Brown Ceramic Vase, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rustic, minimalist and beautifully glazed Danish Mid-Century Modern handmade and hand-decorated chamotte ceramic vase. Manufactured on the Danish island of Bornholm by Michael Anders...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Eva Jancke Björk, Vase, Earthenware, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A black and off white-glazed earthenware vase designed by Eva Jancke Björk and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Stig Johnsson, Smålandsslöjd, 1960s Swedish Pine Wood Five Arm Candelabra
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
Large Swedish midcentury modern solid pine wood candelabra. Designed by Stig Johnsson and manufactured by Smålandsslöjd, in the small Swedish town of Värnamo, in the 1960/70s.
Hand...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Pine
$372 Sale Price
20% Off
Bright Blue Swedish 1960s Ceramic Vase, JIE Gantofta
By JIE Gantofta
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tall handmade cylinder shaped Swedish midcentury modern ceramic vase with bright blue glaze on the outside and clear glaze on the inside. Top part left unglazed and right below are h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Monumental and Rare Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Vessel with Sea Life Decor, 1950
Located in New York, NY
OLSEN THORKILD ( 1890-1973 ) and KNUD ANDERSON ( 1892-1966 ) FOR ROYAL COPENHAGEN
An extraordinary monumental lidded urn in Royal Copenhagen crackle war...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Tyra Lundgren, sculpture in stoneware, Sweden 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A unique, partially glazed stoneware sculpture by Tyra Lundgren (Swe 1897-1979). One of the most versetile artist of the 20th Century, she is most known for her ceramics for Gustavsb...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Set of 6 Rörstrand Miniature Vases by Stålhane, Nylund & Lundgren 1950-1960's
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful set of six signed Rörstrand miniature vases, all first quality. The set comprises two by Carl-Harry Stålhane, three by Gunnar Nylund, and one by Bertil Lundgren. Each vase ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Pink Murano Glass Vase with Murrines
Located in London, England
Height: 10cm
Diameter: 21cm
Designer: Unknown, Italian
Date: 1980s
Materials: Murano Glass
Description: Specked with silver oxide across the entire surface, this petite gourd vase ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Group of 12 candlestick - "Tulip" Pierre Forsell - Skultuna
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of 12 candlesticks by Pierre Forsell, designed and produced at Skultuna in 1980s. The candlesticks comes in three heights, four of each 19.5cm, 21 cm and 23 cm tall. They are all in very good condition excerpt from some minor scratches and some minor marks because of oxidation. The half of the groups are stamped as the photo shows the rest is unmarked.
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
Scandinavian Modern Dish In Pewter, Firma Svenskt Tenn -1930
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Örebro, SE
Rare, Scandinavian Modern dish in pewter, Firma Svenskt Tenn -1930.
Wear and patina consistent with age and use. Slightly uneven shape, see picture of the backside.
Scratches, marks ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Ceramic Floor Vase in Stoneware and Turquoise Glaze by Sven Wejsfelt, 1963
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceramic Floor Vase in Stoneware, Relief Decoration of Buds, Turquoise Glaze by Sven Wejsfelt, 1963
Additional Information:
Material: Stoneware, relief decoration of buds, turquoise ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Svenskt Tenn Pewter Lidded Box with Scroll Handle, Sweden, 1936
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and elegant hexagonal pewter lidded box by Svenskt Tenn, dated 1936, exemplifying the refined craftsmanship and functional artistry of Swedish design in the early 20th century...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda Mini Blown Art Glass Vases (2)
Located in Fulton, CA
Accompanying pair of miniature hand blown art glass vases by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda. Sweden Circa. 1980's. Retaining (1) paper label and each piece etched signed on base.
4.5...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Electric Blue Porcelain Pillar Vase
By Erin Turkoglu
Located in Helsinki, FI
Pillar-vase takes inspiration from the ancient human-made rock formations. It references the ancient architecture and the human touch in carved stones. The sculptural vase displays f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$405 / item
Midcentury Stoneware "Gnurgla" Vase by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking stoneware vase by Stig Lindberg, model called “Gnurgla”. Unique, in a whimsical, drop form. Glazed glossy, dark purple.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
BO MELANDER - Mid Century Glazed Ceramic Bud Vase - Denmark - Circa 1960's
Located in Chatham, ON
BO MELANDER - Mid Century Scandinavian studio pottery glazed ceramic bud vase - signed/impressed name and country on the base - Denmark - circa 1960's.
Excellent vintage condition -...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ivar Alenius Bjork for Ystad Metall Liljan Brass Candlestick Sweden 1950s
By Ystad-Metall
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage organic metal candlestick, candleholder, designed by Ivar Åhlenius Björk for Ystad Metall.
Designed in 1939 for the Scandinavian Pavilion of the 1939 New York World Fair.
The...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Set of Three Stig Lindberg Miniature Vases Stoneware Gustavsberg Sweden 1960s
Located in Basel, BS
Set of three unique Stig Lindberg miniature vase and vessels for Gustavsberg in Sweden in the 1960s.
Hand-crafted stoneware with glazes in different shades of blue.
Tall vase: H 6.3...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Palshus Tall Lidded Jar Beige White by Per Linnemann-Schmidt Danish Ceramic 1960
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Very rare to find tall lidded jar by Per Linnemann-Schmidt for the ceramic studio Palshus Denmark. Made circa 1960s.
It is made with chamotte clay which gives a rough and vivid surf...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Bourelius Studio Chamotte Bowl, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish modern stoneware bowl by ceramic artist Elsi Margareta Bourelius (1909-2001). Raw chocolate brown chamotte clay with shiny glazed stylized floral decor in dusty yellow, light...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Tapio Wirkkala / ART OBJECT / ASHTRAY "ICE BREAKER" 3318 / Iittala
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Manufactured from 1963 to 1974 and from 1986 to 1987.
This piece features a base approximately 30 mm thick, with icebergs and ice floes of various sizes floating on the sea surface, ...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Goblets by Ellen Schlanbush for Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Pewter Vases designed by Ellen Schlanbush for Just Andersen in the early 1950s.
* Set (2) of cannelated pewter vases
* Designer: Ellen Schlanbusch
* Manufacturer: Just Ande...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Art Glass Eider Sea Duck / Bird Sculpture by Oiva Toikka / Nuutajarvi of Finland
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous art glass Eider sea duck / bird sculpture by Oiva Toikka / Nuutajarvi of Finland, with original box, circa late 1980s. The sculpture is mouth blown and is in great vintage c...
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$400 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Hand-Painted Norwegian Rosemaling Tray Scandinavian Folk Art 1978
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The beautiful vintage wooden decorative tray features hand-painted traditional Norwegian Rosemaling Style decor. Rosemaling is a folk-art paint...
Category
20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
A group of 3 Candlesticks Brass - Sweden Mid century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of 3 beautiful candlesticks in brass (not solid brass). They are between 23 - 31 cm tall and in excellent condition except from some marks and scratches, They’ve released sli...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Nils Landberg for Orrefors Sommerso Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nils Landberg for Orrefors Glass Sommerso Vase. Inner smokey green/gray with a clear surrounding outer glass layer. Signed to bottom. In very nice original condition!
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Swedish Modern Torpedo Crystal Vase by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Thick organically shaped art glass vase. Designed by Sven Palmqvist and made at Orrefors in Sweden during the 1950s. Fine, clean and intact vintage order. Hand-signed/numbered beneat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
A Uranium Yellow Hedgehog vase - Chamotte - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A unique uranium yellow Hedgehog-vase in chamotte designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 21 cm (8.4") tall and in excellent condition. This vase is unique or a sample from Gun...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-Century Scandinavian Carved Pine Bowl by Stig Sandqvist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautifully hand-carved wooden bowl by Swedish artisan Stig Sandqvist, showcasing the minimalist and organic design sensibilities of mid-century Scandinavian craftsmanship. Crafted...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Ewald Dahlskog, Vase, Glazed Earthenware, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase Designed by Ewald Dahlskog, produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s. Stamped and signed to underside.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful and rare stoneware vase designed by Gertrud Lönegren.
This studio piece was created at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-1941.
Excellent condition. Stamped 'Rörstrand / ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Wrought Iron Candelabra, Gunnar ANDER - 1960s for YSTAD
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A beautiful wrought iron candelabra, designed by Gunnar Ander for the Swedish manufacturer Ystad Metall in the 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Bronze Art Deco Vase by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze vase with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s.
Great condition.
Stamped 'BRONS', model number and signature 'Sune Bäcks...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow-glazed earthenware vase produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
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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