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
Carl-Henry Stalhane, Round Black 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
Blue Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware bowl with amazing blue hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s.
Great condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Stoneware Vase by Swedish Ceramist Rolf Palm, 1964
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Rolf Palm, in the artist's studio, Mölle, Sweden, 1964.
It's large, weighs 7,7 kg.
Excellent condition. Incised ’...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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
Lovely Blue Ceramic Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A blue vase designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 27 cm tall and about 7 cm in diameter. It has a beautiful blue glaze except from a minor mark in the g...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ture Berglund, Bottle, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass bottle designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansens Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Danish Modern Glazed Stoneware Vase by Christian Ulrik Bertelsen, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Amber orange/brown'ish chamotte stoneware vase with splashes of green over-glaze highlighting framed impressions of branches and leaves in relief. Designed by danish ceramist Christi...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
$217 Sale Price
25% Off
Miniature Glass Art Vase from "Artist collection" by Vallien, Kosta, Sweden
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A small but stunning vintage miniature glass vase handmade and signed by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda, Sweden. It is a part of his selected "Art...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$406 Sale Price
28% Off
Iconic stoneware bowl, model Argenta by Wilhelm Kåge, Swedish Modern 1952
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Swedish modern classic, stoneware bowl in signature green glaze with decor of gemoterical / circle patterns. Designed by Wilhelm Kåge from the ‘Argenta’ series for Gustavsberg, Swe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Exceptional Swedish Limestone Box 19th Century
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful octagonal-shaped limestone box with amazing patina. With engraved and gilded letters.
Hand made from limestone in Sweden, mid 19th Century.
Good condition. Wear consiste...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
Plizè Medium, Scandinavian Modern Design Box with Hanna Anonen
By Hanna Anonen
Located in Halikko, Finland
The Plizé box - serrated surface balanced with a spherical knob is an eyecatcher like no other. Irresistible color combinations make this box a centerpiece of any space.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Candelabra in Brass by Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Vorst, BE
Swedish Modernist candelabra by Gunnar Ander. Produced by Ystad-Metall, located in the town of Ystad in Sweden.
Candle-holder in solid, polished brass. Organic design of four styli...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$1,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 6 Ceramic Miniature Vases and Bowls, Rörstrand Midcentury Sweden Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set of 6 miniature vases on a wooden base designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and one by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, They are between 4 - 7.5 cm (1.6"- 3") high and in mint condition. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
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
Bertil Vallien Vase for Kosta Boda
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bertil Vallien vase in art glass.
Made by Kosta Boda.
Signed.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$614 Sale Price
20% Off
Ole Palsby Scandinavian Modern Decorative Stainless-Steel Basket Copenhagen
Located in Miami, FL
Made in Denmark this stunning stainless-steel fruit basket designed by Ole Palsby Copenhagen Denmark.
Scandinavian Modern from the 1980s.
Makers Mark at the...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ceramic Figurine Monkey, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950-1960s Lovely Glaze
Located in Stockholm, SE
A sculpture of a deer in ceramic designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 27,5 x 16.5 cm (11" x 6.6") and 21.5 cm (8.6") high. It is in excellent condition and comes with the or...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
An orange and green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Gunnar Havstad, Bottle, Pewter, Norway, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pewter bottle or vase, designed and produced by Gunnar Havstad, Norway, c. 1950s.
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Börne Augustsson, Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic blown glass vase designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Gunnar Ander Ystad Metall Schweden Brass Candleholder
Located in Krefeld, DE
Gunnar Ander candle stick by Ystad Metal. Nice candleholder with purple transparent glass. The candle holder is marked on the bottom. The price is for one candleholder.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Large, Brown Unique Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown, large vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 21.5 cm (8.6") tall, 23 cm (9.2") in diameter and it´s in excellent condition. This is a unique vase only made ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Brown Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid-20th Century 1966
Located in Stockholm, SE
A round unique brown bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 19 cm (7.8") in diameter. It is in excellent condition. This bowl was produced by Carl-Harry Stålh...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern French Blue Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden 1950
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This Scandinavian modern vase, designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, depicts the charming small town of Skara with its iconic church, birds soaring in the sky, and picturesque lan...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Upsala-Ekeby, Beige and Green-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and green glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Teak Peridiocals Basket from Denmark
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A well scaled and unusual periodicals basket having an adjustable bronze riveted looping handle and finely crafted of molded teak plywood.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Green Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio Sweden 1957
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware vase with amazing green hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1957.
Great condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Disko Olive Green Centerpiece Glass Bowl by Per Lutken for Holmegaard, 1961
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Titled 'Disko' this ultra rare hand-blown olive green glass bowl by Per Lütken was made in 1961. The name Disko has nothing to do with disco. In...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Large Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glaze Candlesticks. Thorkild Olsen, 1959
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant large Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed candlesticks with gilded banding. For candles with diameter 3,0-3,2 cm (1.1 - 1.3 in.).
Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYA...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Jerk Werkmäster, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Jerk Werkmäster and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Ander, Swedish designer. Pair of cast iron candlesticks. 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gunnar Ander, Swedish designer.
A pair of cast iron candlesticks.
Handmade. Pendant in the shape of hearts.
Stamped Made in Sweden.
The 1960s.
In great condition.
Dimensions: H 40.0...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Nittsjö, Vase, Blue-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Noomi Backhausen Glazed Abstract Centerpiece Bowl for Søholm, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large handmade centerpiece bowl or dish featuring a variety of earthy glazes set in an abstract sunflower looking motif. It was designed by female ceramist Noomi Backhausen in the la...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
$420 Sale Price
20% Off
Arne Bang, Vase, Grey Glazed Stoneware, Denmark, 1940s
By Arne Bang
Located in High Point, NC
A grey glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1940s.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
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
Kosta Boda Bertil Vallien Sweden Day Series Glass Dish T1210
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful thick glass cristal clear with design candy dish low bowl, circa 1970's excellent condition deisgn by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda.Sweden.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
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
Vintage John F. Kennedy Ceramic Money Bank Bust, 1980
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Limited edition money box. Number 159/4000 exsamples made by Søholm in Denmark for the Danish Bank Bikuben that seized to exist in 1989. This unusual J. F. K. bust that doubles as a ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$354 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
$312 Sale Price
20% Off
Karin Björquist, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue and grey-glazed ceramic vase designed by Karin Björquist and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Anna-Lisa Thomson, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A white and orange-glazed earthenware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Round, Yellow & brown ceramic Vase, Upsala Ekeby Futurum 1934-42
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful round vase with a lovely yellow and brown glaze, it is designed by Futurum and produced by Upsala Ekeby between 1934-42. Futurum was a interior design firm in Stockholm ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Post-Modern Soft Tiered Light Blue Ceramic Vase, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage light blue handmade heavy ceramic vase with dark blue symbolic hand-painted decorations. Organic modern soft plumb tiered shape. Signed under base. Beautiful vintage conditio...
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
$283 Sale Price
60% Off
Ekenäs Sweden Engraved Crystal Vase, Glows in UV
By Ekenäs
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage crystal vase features engraved Modernist decor depicting two people huddling under an umbrella beneath the bare branches of a large tree. The decor is placed in a way to emph...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
"Karneval" Faience vase by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Faience “Karneval” vase by Stig Lindberg, in a strict block shape. Beautiful, playful motif of three people in a ship on one side, and a winged man and a fish on the other. The rim a...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Brown Stoneware Vase by Yngve Blixt, Höganäs, Sweden, 1974
By Yngve Blixt
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing 'leopard' glaze.
Made by Yngve Blixt, in his studio in Höganäs, Sweden, 1974.
Excellent condition. Incised Yngve Blixt, Höganäs.
Yngve Blix...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Modern Georg Jensen Large Stainless Candleholder Copenhagen
By Georg Jensen
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
A modern, simple, Minimalist polished stainless steel candleholder by Georg Jensen for two candles.
The candle holder has some minor scratches to the surface consistent to use.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ludvig Kyhn Blue White Bird Decorative Vide-Poche, 1950s
By Viggo Kyhn, Knud Kyhn
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian Modern decorative vide-poche bowl designed and handmade by ceramic artist Ludvig Kyhn in the 1950s. Cream glaze with relief lines and hand-painted image of a white bird ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stalhane / SOY VASE / Rorstrand / 1950s
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
A work by Carl-Harry Stalhåne, who led Rorstrand's golden age in the 1950s alongside Gunnar Nylund and worked as a designer and art director.
After his first exhibition in 1948, he s...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Tamara Aladin Safari Glass Vase, Riihimäen Lasi Oy Finland
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning mold blown glass Safari Vase by Tamara Aladin for Riihimäen Lasi Oy or Riihimaki of Finland. Textured bottom to the shoulder and then clear on t...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
$140 Sale Price
20% Off
Gunnar Nylund Green Glazed Scandinavian Stoneware Vase, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This stoneware vase in olive green glaze was designed by Swedish ceramist Gunnar Nylund and manufactured by Boveskov, Denmark. It was produced during the 1960s and has a handwritten ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Andersson & Johansson, Urn, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An cream white-glazed stoneware urn designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Danish Candlesticks in Brass by Boyes Metalkunst, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of solid brass candlesticks designed and manufactured by by Boyes in Denmark during the 1960s-70s. The candlesticks are to be fitted with regular sixed candles. The style of t...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$212 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Modernist Pewter Candlesticks by Björn Trädgårdh, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1930
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of elegant pewter candlesticks by Björn Trädgårdh, round and wide in a generous size.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Sculptural Silver Plated Coiled Candleholder by Bertil Vallien for Dansk
By Dansk, Bertil Vallien
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice sculptural silver plated coiled candleholder by Bertil Vallien for Dansk, circa 1970s. The piece has a capacity for 12 long taper candles with a diameter of 1/4". The candlehold...
Category
20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
Kaj Franck / GOBLET(Unique Piece) / Nuutajarvi
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Kaj Franck is known for his functional, simple designs that are often referred to as the ‘conscience of Finland’, and his products are characterised by their use of colour without an...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Stig Lindberg Vase Veckla Stoneware White Glaze Gustavsberg Sweden 1950s
Located in Basel, BS
Tall Stig Lindberg stoneware vase from the ‚Veckla‘ series, designed around 1952 and produced until the late 1950s to early 1960 at Gustavsberg factory in Sweden.
Matte white ‚Carra...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Vase attributed to Ewald Dahlskog for Bo Fajans
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This scandinavian modern stoneware vase attributed to Ewald Dahlskog for Bo Fajans is extremely elegant. It is labeled and deep stamped "Bo Fajans Sweden 1261," is most likely designed by Ewald Dahlskog between 1935 and 1951. It features a curved baluster shape, adorned with lines in relief that spiral diagonally upwards, adding a dynamic texture to its form. The vase is finished with a milky gray glaze, which gives it a sophisticated and timeless appearance.
ABOUT Bo Fajans
Bo Fajans, originally Bobergs Fajansfabrik AB, was a ceramic factory in Gävle active from 1874 to 1967. Founded by Erik Boberg, the factory initially produced utility goods but expanded to artistic earthenware under Gösta Boberg starting in 1910. From the 1920s, collaborations with designers like Gabriel Burmeister...
Category
1940s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Creme White Porcelain Vase - Pia Rönndahl Rörstrand - Scandinavian Modern
By Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely creme white vase designed by Pia Rönndahl at Rörstrand in the 1980s. The vase is 17.5 cm high and in excellent condition except from some minor marks. It is marked as on pho...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund, Gustavsberg, and Upsala Ekeby. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $48 and tops out at $149,456 while the average work can sell for $883.
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