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
Bromma Ceramics, Sweden, Handmade Retro Ceramic Vase Decorated with Leaves
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bromma Ceramics, Sweden. Handmade retro ceramic vase decorated with leaves.
1970s.
In perfect condition.
Sticker.
Dimensions: H 16.5 x D 11.5 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pierre Forssell Brass Candleholders Made by hand in Skultuna Sweden. Brancusi
Located in Forest, BE
This series of candleholders was hand crafted in the 1970's at the Skultuna factory next to the studio were Pierre Forssell was working with he's assistant. The candleholder is made ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Grey Stoneware Ceramic Vessel by Rachel Peters, In Stock.
Located in Wirral, GB
Contemporary Grey Stoneware Ceramic Vessel by Rachel Peters, In Stock.
This hand-built ceramic vessel is made from grey stoneware clay, with a thin application of white slip brushed...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$494 Sale Price
20% Off
Glass Vase in Yellow by Gunnar Nylund, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Glass Vase in Yellow by Gunnar Nylund, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Glass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by Strömbergshyttan in Sweden
Dimensions (W x D x H):...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Vintage Per Lütken Blue Art Glass Bowl, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Striking deep blue thick art glass bowl on foot by Per Lütken for Holmegaard in the 1960s. Signed under base. Beautiful vintage condition.
Denmark, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Kosta Boda Bertil Vallien Blue Galaxy Art Glass Vase Decanter Scandinavian 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Vitruvian Man called Starlight Dancer art glass table sculpture designed by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda made in Sweden.
Engraved at the bottom and numbered, Sign...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Trio of Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Vases by Andersson & Johansson, 1930s Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare set of three Modernist ceramic vases, hailing from Sweden, each featuring distinctive ornamental handles. Produced in the 1930s by Andersson & Johansson of Höganäs, these eart...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
$1,487 Sale Price
35% Off
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Plant Stand by Luxus in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare plant stand designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
A Set of Ceramic Animal Figurines by Henrik Allert for Pentik, 1980s
By Pentik, Henrik Allert
Located in Helsinki, FI
A set of highly sought after animals by Henrik Allert for Pentik from the 1980s. The set is of 7 animals / birds and one egg. All signed and marked and are in good condition. The ani...
Category
1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vase in brown glazed ceramic by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb single-flower vase pitcher in chocolate brown glazed ceramic with a white rim, AUP model, monogrammed and marked under the base. An extremely refined object of great finesse a...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pewter Plates designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Pewter Plates designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen in the 1950s.
* Set (2) of curvy pewter plates in two sizes
* Designer: Arne Erkers
* Manufacturer: Just Andersen
*...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. Ceramic figurine of bird with blue and green glaze
Located in København, Copenhagen
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Gunnar Nylund for...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. Ceramic figure of a fish. Mid-20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
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Gunnar Nylund for...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. Ceramic figurine of a bear cub.
Located in København, Copenhagen
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Gunnar Nylund for...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Ander Candlestick Produced by Ystad Metall in Sweden
By Gunnar Ander
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Candlestick designed by Gunnar Ander. Produced by Ystad Metall in Sweden.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Marianne Westman for Rörstrand, large handmade dish in stoneware.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Marianne Westman for Rörstrand, large handmade dish in stoneware decorated with abstract motif.
1970s.
In excellent condition with firing crack from production.
Signed.
Dimensions: D...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Jacob Hermann Bird Sculpture Teak Brass Denmark 1950s Danish Design
By Jacob Herman
Located in Basel, BS
Rare bird sculpture by Danish designer and maker Jacob Hermann, hand crafted in Denmark in the 1950s.
The legs are made of brass, marked underneath with the creators stamp and „Denm...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Bengt Orup, Swedish glass artist, for Johansfors. ‘Tulip' vase on foot.
Located in København, Copenhagen
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Bengt Orup (1916-...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Bjørn Wiinblad, unique ceramic figure. ‘Spring’ in green, ‘The Seasons" series
Located in København, Copenhagen
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Bjørn Wiinblad (1...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Paul Hoff for Swedish Glass, Two Figures of an Orangutan and a Walrus
Located in København, Copenhagen
Paul Hoff for Swedish glass.
Two figures in the shape of an orangutan and a walrus.
Designed for WWF.
Walrus (1977) measures L 13.5 cm. x H 10.5 cm.
Orangutan (1979) 10.0 cm. x 1...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Kähler, HAK. Glazed ceramic bowl with hand-painted leaves and acorns. 1960s.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kähler, HAK. Glazed ceramic bowl with hand-painted leaves and acorns. 1960s.
Measures: 23.5 x 8.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Signed.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Rey Urban - Abstract silver sculpture, 1970
By Rey Urban
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Beautiful small abstract silver sculpture by Swedish silver master Rey Urban.
After completing his education at Konstfack in 1951, Rey Urban traveled the world for new inspiration, he also worked as a silversmith in Denmark for a period. Rey Urban was one of the participants in the important exhibition "Nutidssmycken" at the National Museum in 1959, an exhibition that presented most of the 1950s innovators of Swedish jewelry...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Leaf shaped Bowl - Lovely Glaze - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A leaf-shaped dish with a stunning glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand The bowl is 20,5 x16 cm (8,2" x 6,4") in diameter. It is in excellent condition except from some...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vieno Bottle with Large Wooden Cap by Antrei Hartikainen and Katriina Nuutinen
Located in Fiskars, FI
Combining hard glass with warm wood, the Vieno bottle is designed to combine harmoniously with floral arrangements. Vieno is like smooth, calm water: it g...
Category
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Wood
Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Conical Pewter Vase made by Just Andersen in the 1950s.
* Conical pewter vase on foot
* Manufacturer: Just Andersen
* Style: 2573
* Year: 1952
* Condition: Good condition. ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Pewter
Brutalist Lidded Bronze Box by Kaj Blomqvist, Finland, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A stunning brutalist lidded bronze box with amazing patina.
Designed by Kaj Blomqvist and made by Rakennusvaline, Finland, 1960s.
Great condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Large Scandinavian Mid-Century Stoneware Bowl by Thomas Toft, Denmark
Located in Vorst, BE
Big oblong low stoneware bowl or centerpiece made in Denmark. Created by Danish ceramist Thomas Toft in the 1950s or 1960s.
It has a glazed inside and a rough textured exterior. Th...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Pewter Vase by Sylvia Stave for Gab
Located in Genarp, SE
A rare pewter vase på Sylvia Stave for GAB from the 1920s.
The vase has a characteristic modern design with simple lines and two handles.
The vase is a historic piece of the ...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Ewald Dahlskog – Ceramic Vase - Bo Fajans Sweden 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase in a lovely shape and with the "Lava"-glaze designed by Ewald Dahlskog at Bo Fajans, Sweden in the 1930s. The vase is 18 cm (7.2") high ...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Nittsjö, Vase, Green-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green glazed earthenware vase with floral motifs produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1940s. Signed on base.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Midcentury Stoneware Bowl by Bengt Berglund, Gustavsberg, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unique stoneware bowl by Bengt Berglund, in a wide, organic form with an uneven edge. Vibrant aquamarine glazed inside, unglazed outside with an embossed pattern of stripes.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg Studio, Unique Bowl in Glazed Ceramics, 1989
Located in København, Copenhagen
Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg studio hand. Unique bowl in glazed ceramics, 1989.
Beautiful glaze in blue shades.
Signed.
In very good condition.
Measures 11 x 4.5 cm.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg Studio, Unique Bowl on Foot in Glazed Ceramic
Located in København, Copenhagen
Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg Studio. Unique bowl on foot in glazed ceramics. 1999. Beautiful glaze in blue shades.
Signed.
In very good condition.
Measures: 13.3 x 5.5 cm.
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund Bowl Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Bronze bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund. Produced in Sweden.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Olle Alberius for Rörstrand, Large Sarek Dish / Bowl in Hand-Painted Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
Olle Alberius for Rörstrand.
Large Sarek dish / bowl in hand-painted and glazed ceramics with geometric patterns. Swedish design, 1960s/70s.
Measures: 36 x 5 cm.
In excellent con...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Miniature vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Collection of 15 miniature stoneware vases by Carl-Harry Stålhane, in delightful plump and streamlined forms. Glazed in earthy tones in blue, green, yellow, rust and brown, organic p...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Carl-Henry Stalhane, Green Glazed Vase, Sweden, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Carl-Henry Stalhane for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. Bowl in Glazed Ceramics, Mid-20th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) for Rörstrand. Bowl in glazed ceramics.
Beautiful glaze in blue-green and brown shades. Mid-20th century.
Measures: 14.5 x 11 cm.
Height: 5.5 cm.
In ex...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Rolf Sinnemark for Rörstrand, Rare "Atlantis" Bowl / Dish, Late 20th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rolf Sinnemark (b. 1941) for Rörstrand.
Rare "Atlantis" bowl / dish in glazed ceramics.
Late 20th century.
Measures: 30 x 4 cm.
In excellent condition.
Signed.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Sven Jonson '1919-1989' Gustavsberg, Lagun Lidded Box in Glazed Stoneware
Located in København, Copenhagen
Sven Jonson (1919-1989) Gustavsberg.
Lagun lidded box in glazed stoneware with silver inlay in the form of a compass. Beautiful glaze in shades of blue. 1970s.
Measures: 14 x 14 x...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Sculpture by Nils G. Stenqvist, Bronze, Unique, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture by Nils G. Stenqvist,
Sweden. 1950's.
Bronze.
Unique.
Dimensions:
H: 38 cm / 1' 2"
W: 48 cm / 1' 5"
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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
Oiva Toikka / PAPERWEIGHT / Nuutajärvi
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Designed by Oiva Toikka.
Manufactured using the same method as the OT1 (FISH) designed in 1964, this paperweight features two welded cast glass pieces (with a fish motif on one side ...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Gunnar Nylund, Pale Blue Glazed Vase, Sweden, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully glazed mid-century vase executed by Gunna Nylund for the venerable Swedish based ceramics firm Rorstrand. Signed.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Empoli Cased Glass Bottle or Gulvase, Style of Michael Bang 'Sakura' 1970s
By Empoli
Located in Melbourne, AU
A unique Empoli cased glass gulvase type vessel. After checking with eminent glass collectors, this has been identified as Italian glass from Empoli...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby, Vase in Ceramics with Floral Motifs
Located in København, Copenhagen
Mari Simmulson (1911-2000) for Upsala-Ekeby. Vase in glazed ceramics with floral decoration. Mid-20th century.
Measures: 19.5 x 9 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware bowl with amazing glossy glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s.
Great condition.
Incise...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Axel Salto, Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking stoneware vase by Axel Salto, in a smooth bulbous form. Graphic pattern of stripes over the body, rustic expression with glaze in nuances of brown and beige.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Kaj Franck Arabia Metal Bowls Set, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Bowls set designed by Kaj Franck for Arabia and made by Finel of Finland, metal painted, circa 1950s
Signed under the base.
Available 3 large: Diameter 21 cm, height 14 cm
Availab...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$751 / set
Blue Eggshaped Stoneware Vase Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful egg-shaped stoneware miniature vase with amazing celadon / blue-green hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Swed...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Ceramic Danish Ball Vase with Abstract Decor by Peter Sylsvest, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Peter Sylvest has worked at both Royal Copenhagen and Michael Andersen in Denmark and has exhibited all-over the world. This small footed ball vase has a flowing abstract decor...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
$223 Sale Price
25% Off
Staved Teak Bowl by the Danish designer Jens Harald Quistgaard
Located in Goteborg, SE
Staved bowl in massive teak by Jens Harald Quistgaard. Quistgaard designed the bowl for his own company Dansk Designs and was inspired by traditional Scand...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Hand Painted Bowl in Glazed Stoneware, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Hand painted bowl in glazed stoneware decorated with man in field, 1960s.
Measures: 18 x 3 cm.
In very good cond...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Ceramicist, Bowl in Black Glazed Ceramics with Abstract Motif
Located in København, Copenhagen
Swedish ceramicist. Bowl in black glazed ceramics with abstract motif, 1950s-1960s.
Measures: 17 x 4.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Stig Lindberg Vase Model Veckla Produced by Gustavsberg in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceramic vase model Veckla designed by Stig Lindberg. Produced by Gustavsberg in Sweden.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Nittsjö, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.25" Height x 4.15" Diameter
All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Drejargruppen for Rörstrand Modernist Stoneware Gray Bowl, Sweden
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large decorative bowl hand-thrown and hand-painted by the artist collective Drejargruppen for Rörstrand in 1973. Rustic chamotte clay with shiny warm sandy gray glaze and earthy dark...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.9" Height x 3.875" Diameter
All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Absolutely Gorgeous Oiva Toikka Glass Cube - Special Edition 3 / 50 Iittala
By Iittala, Oiva Toikka
Located in Espoo, FI
This is a beautiful vintage special glass cube designed and hand made by famous professor Oiva Toikka in legendary Nuutajärvi glass village in Finland. This model is number 3 out of...
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Giant-Sized King's Guardsman by Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A very rare and monumental giant-sized model of the Royal Danish King's Guardsman hand crafted in wood having movable arms and legs and retaining its ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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Mantel Chime Clock
Italian Cigarette Case
Italian Crucifix
Mayan Mid Century
Gold Squirrel
Hamada Shoji
Large German Porcelain Figure
Metal Cigarette Case
Marble Torchere
Italy Tazza