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
Eva Jancke-Björk, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed and incised earthenware vase, designed by Eva Jancke-Björk, and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda Sweden - Headman Blue
Located in Delft, NL
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda - Headman Blue
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Vicke Lindstrand 'Colora' series for Kosta, Modernist Lapis and Cobalt Blue Vase
Located in Frome, GB
This sleek work of Scandinavian Modern art glass is by Vicke Lindstrand (b. 1904 - d. 1983). Lindstrand is considered one of the most influential 20th-century glass artists and a gla...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Mint Green Krenit Bowl in Metal, Designed by Hermann Krenchel
Located in København, Copenhagen
Mint green Krenit bowl in metal.
Designed by Hermann Krenchel in 1950s
2000s.
In perfect condition.
Signed "Normann Copenhagen"
Dimensions:D 24.5 x 14.0 cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Glass Vase in Blue by Gunnar Nylund, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Glass Vase in Blue by Gunnar Nylund, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Glass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by Strömbergshyttan in Sweden
Dimensions (W x D x H): 1...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Celadon Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware bowl with amazing celadon / light blue-green hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund Aro Stoneware Bowl with Hares Fur Glaze Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund ARO stoneware bowl with hares fur glaze Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s.
Measurements: 4" wide, 3" deep, 1" high in center and 1.5" high edges.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s. Green Celadon
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful fluted Art Deco vase with amazing celadon glaze.
Designed by Ewald Dahlskog for Bo Fajans (Bobergs Fajansfabrik), Sweden.
Excellent condition.
Impressed signature 'ED...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Blue Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio Sweden 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware vase with amazing light blue hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s.
Great con...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Scandinavian Blue Splash Decor Ceramic Cylinder Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nordic Modern minimalist hand-painted ceramic vase made in 1969. Cylinder shape with soft top edge. Matte dusty light blue glaze with dark blue organic splash running glaze over raw ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Vintage Rosewood Scandinavian Centerpiece Candle Holder
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern centerpiece candleholders in rosewood circa 1970's. This unique piece includes 10 candle settings that can be arranged in multiple configurations. Perfect for acce...
Category
1970s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Rosewood
$221 Sale Price
25% Off
Palshus Low Ceramic Vase Beige White by Per Linnemann-Schmidt, Danish 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Low ceramic vase by Per Linnemann-Schmidt for Palshus Denmark. Made in the 1960s.
It is made with chamotte clay which gives a rough and vivid surface. It has a beige and white glaze...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Nils Thorsson Vase For Royal Copenhagen
Located in Norwood, NJ
A "Baca" vase by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen. Marked 719/3259 and signed accordingly.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery
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
Pentti Sarpaneva (1925-78) for Oy Kumela / Turun Hopea, Finland
Located in Skien, NO
Scandinavian / Nordic Mid-Century Modern Retro design art glass vase crafted from amber-colored / smoked glass and brass. From ca. 1960s-1970s.
Designed by Pentti Sarpaneva (1925-19...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Gunnar Nylund "ARO" Medium Stoneware Bowl by Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund "ARO" medium stoneware bowl by Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Measures: Height 3 1/4" (8cm)
Width 6 1/4" (16cm)
Depth 4 3/4" (12cm)
Incised "R (Three Crowns) Sweden ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Ceramic Floor Vase by Arthur Andersson, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceramic Floor Vase by Arthur Andersson, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Ceramic
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by Wallåkra in Sweden
Dimensions (W x D x H): 30 x...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Hand-turned Freeform bowl in Teak, ESA 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual asymmetrical bowl in solid teak. Beautiful hand-finished organic shape with soft curves. Suitable as decorative centerpiece, for fruits or salad. It was made in-house at ESA ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
$228 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Collection of Five Blue Vases by Erik Hoglund, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Collection of five blue glass vases/vessels designed by Erik Höglund. Hand blown at Boda glass hut during the 1960s. They are all different sizes and shapes in very good to excellent...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Storybirds Set of 4 Ceramics Vessels Kati Tuominen-Niittylä Arabia Finland 1995
Located in Miami, FL
Kati Tuominen Niittyla ( b. 1947) produced the Storybirds ceramic series for the Finnish company Arabia.
The Storybirds collection of 4 whimsical vessels that double as vases or pitc...
Category
1990s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Tealight Candle Holder "Sfär Ocean Blue" in Glass and Glazed Porcelain
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sfär is a tealight holder composed of three parts. A two-part spherical shape in porcelain made in the porcelain factory in Lidköping, Sweden. A sheet of glass in between that is wat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain, Glass, Cut Glass
Kasper Würtz One Off Large Yellow Urn
By Kasper Würtz
Located in London, GB
Aage and Kasper Würtz are a father and son team of studio ceramicists based near Horsens in eastern Jutland, Denmark.
Known internationally for their hand-thrown and hand-glazed cer...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Anna Petrus Sculpture Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden
By Anna Petrus
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare lion sculpture designed by Anna Petrus. Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden.
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Carl Harry Stalhane Stoneware Vase for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
A lovely vase with a wonderful form and glaze.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund ARO Stoneware Bowl with Hares Fur Glaze Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund ARO stoneware bowl with hares fur glaze Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s.
Measurements: 4" wide, 3" deep, 1" high in center and 1.5" high ed...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Blue Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware bowl with amazing light blue hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s.
Great con...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Piet Hein, Candelabra Model Ursa Major, Solid Brass, Danish / Mid-Century Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Candelabra in solid brass by danish designer Piet Hein. Designed in 1953 and named "Ursa Major" and created by Danish designer Piet Hein.
Piet Hein was during this time living in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Green Nanny Still 'Grapponia' Glass Art Vase by Riihimäen Lasi, Finland, 1968.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful mouth-blown 'Grapponia' midcentury glass vase in the rare green color.
Designed by Nanny Still for Riihimäen Lasi, Finland, 1968. In production 1968-1975.
Great conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Modern Collectible Small Brown Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This miniature, collectible stoneware vase was designed by Gunnar Borg for the Swedish manufacture Höganäs Keramik during the 1960s. Handmade by a Master, with the utmost care and at...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$713 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Ceramic Vase in Blue by Stig Lindberg, 1950’s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Ceramic Vase in Blue by Stig Lindberg, 1950’s
Additional Information:
Material: Ceramic
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by Gustavsberg in Sweden
Dimensions: (W x D x ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
ceramic vase by Arne Bang decorated with leaves
By Arne Bang
Located in Kiel, SH
Beautiful Vase with applicated leaves by Arne Bang
1930s
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg Bowl Stoneware Arabia Finland 1950s Turquoise Crackle
Located in Basel, BS
Unique Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg stoneware bowl, hand-crafted in her workshop for Arabia Finland in the 1950s.
Matte dark brown-black glaze on the outside and a vibrant crackle glaze...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Collect Hurricane SC83 Lantern/Candleholder by Space Copenhagen for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Described by Space Copenhagen as “framing the poetic nature of candlelight,” Hurricane is the latest addition to the Collect series.
The rounded glass and powder-coated steel lanter...
Category
2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Ceramic vase by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg
Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, ES
Ceramic vase
Manufactured by Gustavsberg Sweden, 1950’s
Painted Stoneware
Details:
Signed by manufacturer Label "Gustavsberg" and the artist’s beautiful signature
Provenance:
Priv...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$538 Sale Price
25% Off
Scandinavian Modern "Kreta" Vase By Britt-Louise Sundell For Gustavsberg Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern, art pottery "Kreta" pattern vase by Britt-Louise Sundell for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden in ecru and brown. The mouth opening measures 2 inches.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Stoneware Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Mid-Century Vintage, 1963
Located in Stockholm, SE
A unique vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 15.5 cm high and in mint condition. It is a unique vas and this one was made in 1963 as you can see on the signature....
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Arthur Andersson Floor Vase Produced by Wallåkra in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare floor vase designed by Arthur Andersson. Produced by Wallåkra in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking, large stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in a beautiful plump, apple form with a cylinder neck. Dark blue hare’s fur glaze with brown streaks.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Contemporary White Stoneware Ceramic Vessel by Rachel Peters, In Stock.
Located in Wirral, GB
Contemporary White Stoneware Ceramic Vessel by Rachel Peters, In Stock.
This hand-built ceramic vessel is made from white stoneware clay using the coiling method. Its rounded, gentl...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Josef Frank Candlestick Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and early candlestick designed by Josef Frank. Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Kyllikki Salmenhaara / "WINDINGS"/"MESSAGE" SCULPTURE / 1979
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Kyllikki Salmenhaara was Finland's most accomplished ceramic artist, who refined her exceptional pottery skills into an art form, as well as a researcher and educator who devoted her...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish modern vase by Andersson & Johansson, 1930s
Located in Påarp, SE
Eye catching ceramic vase with spiral shaped handles in a coral red glaze. It was produced by Andersson & Johansson in the 1930s. Andersson & Johansson was inspired by Goldsheider an...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Large Brown Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large brown vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 45 cm (18") tall and in excellent condition (except from a minor crack at the base) and marked as 1st quality.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Crystal Candle Holders Scandinavian Modern Kosta Boda Style
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage candle holders in iconic Snowball shape were designed in 1970s by Ann Wolff for Kosta Boda; their shape and texture that seem to actually be made of snow. Complex texture ref...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Sigvard Nilsson for Söwe Konst Sweden Teak Bowl Scandinavian Modern
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage teak bowl was designed by Sigvard Nilsson for Söwe Konst Sweden in 1950s. Sculptural, organic shape with slightly asymmetrical rim showcases the beautiful wood texture of th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Teak
Set of 4 Candleholders N°10 in Brass by Pierre Forsell for Skultuna Sweden 1960s
Located in Vorst, BE
A set of 4 hexagonal candle-holders model N°10 for tea lights. Made of solid brass.
Design attributed to Pierre Forssell and manufactured in Sweden by Skultuna. The company was fo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Edvin Öhrström, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass vase designed by Edvin Öhrström and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Kosta Boda Crystal Candle Holders by Anna Ehrner, a Pair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Two tall block-style candle holders in clear crystal, signed Kosta and Ehrner underneath on the bases. Each base is handsigned with Kosta, the model number and Ehrner.
Anna Ehrne...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Bronze box by Ystad Brons
By Ystad-Metall
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Mid-Century bronze box with wooden interior by Ystad brons. Rectangular shape elevated by 4 feet at each corner. Age appropriate wear.
Dimensions: W 6.5 in x D 5 in x H 1.7 in
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Modernist Kehra Art Glass Vase by Tamara Aladin for Riihimäen Lasi, Finland.
Located in San Diego, CA
Lovely modernist Kehra art glass vase by Tamara Aladin for Riihimäen Lasi of Finland, circa 1960s. The vase is in very good vintage condition and measures 3"D x 6.5"H. #4219
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Nils Thorsson and Johanne Gerber, Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen, Square Baca Dish
Located in København, Copenhagen
Nils Thorsson and Johanne Gerber for Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen.
Square Baca dish decorated with fish, patterned glaze in sand and light brown shades. 1960/70s.
Measures: 22.5 x 4...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Pair of Danish Hans Bolling Candlesticks in Solid Brass by T. Orskov
Located in Knebel, DK
Pair of Danish solid brass candlesticks designed by Hans Bølling and manufactured by Torben Ørskov in the 1960s with manufacturer's mark on each base.
The candlesticks are in good v...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Herman Kähler, Vase, Glazed Earthenware, Denmark, C. 1900
Located in High Point, NC
A glazed earthenware vase with a floral motif, designed and produced by Herman Kähler, Denmark, c. 1900.
Category
Early 1900s Danish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Blue Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio Sweden 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware vase with amazing blue and brown hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s.
Great...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Hans Handberg ochre ceramic egg box sculpture circa 1960
By Hans Hedberg
Located in NICE, FR
This is a ceramic egg-shaped box by Hans Hedberg, created in the 1960s. The piece, which opens in two parts, features Hedberg’s signature speckled glaze in rich earthy tones of brown...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Five-Arm Brass Candelabra
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Sculptural vintage candelabra features 5-arm form with 4 curved arms surrounding a slightly taller straight central arm. The circular base and top of the stem are decorated with sing...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Sculpture in Pine Wood by Unknown Designer
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and large twisted sculpture by unknown designer.
Category
1950s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Danish Modern Per Lutken Style Large Blown Art Glass Vase Holmegaard Attributed
Located in Miami, FL
Scandinavian Modern Per Lutken attributed large blown art glass vase in clear, red and pink glass from Denmark.
The transparent & pink opening with 2 inches width is for a little bo...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Large Scandinavian Modern Style Glass Vase Yellow & Green
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking sculptural vase is decorated with swirling band of green fused glass, circling the piece in free-form manner and guiding the eye along the curves of the vase. Semi-transpar...
Category
1980s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Skultana Wall Sconce Designed By Pierre Forsell
Located in Doraville, GA
Vintage solid brass wall sconce for candles designed by Pierre Forsell for the Swedish firm Skultana in the 1950’s. The sconce has its o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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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