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
Doreen Middelboe for Aluminia/Royal Copenhagen, faience mermaid figure. 1970s.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Doreen Middelboe for Aluminia/Royal Copenhagen, faience mermaid figure.
1970s.
First factory quality.
In excellent condition.
Marked.
Measuring: ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Lilje Bowl by Torben Jorgensen for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard
Located in KUTNO, PL
The Lilje series from Holmegaard is inspired by the Lilje flower and has the same light and poetic expression as the beautiful flower.
Bowl with a light shade of blue
The lines of t...
Category
1970s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Blue Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio Sweden 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware vase with amazing dark blue hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s.
Great cond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful polished bronze vase with amazing patina.
Art Deco / Swedish Grace.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, with a few light scratches.
St...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. "Pungo" ceramic bowl in black glaze. 1960s.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. "Pungo" ceramic bowl in black glaze.
1960s.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: L 26.5 x D 10.0 x H 4.0 cm.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large pair "Tree of Life" Iron & Brass Candelabras, Bertil Vallien, Sweden, 1970
By Bertil Vallien, Boda
Located in Odense, DK
A rare pair of large candelabras designed by Bertil Vallien for one of the leading glass manufacturers in Sweden during the mid-20th century, Boda. The hammered, vegetal form of the...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
Green Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware bowl with amazing green hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s.
Great conditio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Wall Candleholders by Pierre Forssell, Skultuna, Sweden, 1950s
Located in LEWES, GB
Priced per individual piece. Pendel/Reflex wall candleholders by Pierre Forssell, manufactured by Skultuna, Sweden, 1950s. Good original vintage cond...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Modernist Pewter Candlesticks by Nils Fougstedt for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1932
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of elegant pewter candlesticks by Niels Fougstedt. Clean cut lines and decorative details.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Aluminia, Tenera flacon in earthenware. Model 2918. Approx. 1960.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Aluminia, Tenera flacon in earthenware.
Model 2918.
Approx. 1960.
First factory quality.
In excellent condition.
Marked.
Dimensions: H 12.3 x D 9.0 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Scandinavian Modern Pair of Candle Holders In Bronze ca 1930-40's
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern Pair of Candle Holders In Bronze ca 1930-40's.
Unsigned.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with a...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Brutalist Bronze Candleholder by Michael Harjes, Germany, 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Brutalist candleholder
Origin: Germany
Design producer: Michael Harjes
Material: bronze
Decade: 1960s
Description: This original vintage candleholder was produced in th...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Unique Driftwood Floor Toteme Sculpture in a Wabi Sabi & Brutalist Style
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare decorative driftwood toteme sculpture in a wabi sabi and brutalist style with a black stained foot. In good condition.
Dimensions: H: 140 cm / 55" W: 25 cm / 9.85" D: 20 cm / ...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Driftwood
Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Iron, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A iron candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dramatic oxidation.
Dimensions: 13” H x 7.5” diameter
3 Sockets
Holds .8” diameter candles
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Ystad Metall, vase in brass, Swedish Modern mid1900s.
By Ystad-Metall
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful vase in brass in the style of Art Deco, Scandinavian mid-1900s.
By Ystad Metall, Sweden.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian modernist pine candlestick candelabra, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Forserum, SE
A sculptural Scandinavian candelabra crafted from solid pinewood by an unidentified Swedish artist in the 1970s. Signed "HK" beneath the base. Features an organically shaped foot com...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Scandinavian Blue Glazed Owl Ceramic Relief by Svend Åage Jensen for Søholm
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage wall plaque abstract mid century ceramic wall hanging stoneware Blue glazed Owls relief designed by Sven Aage Jensen and manufactured by S...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
$256 Sale Price
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Great Bear Candelabra by Piet Hein
By Piet Hein
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Piet Hein candelabra in brushed steel. Known as either “Big Dipper” or “The Great Bear”, it was designed by Hein during his time in Argentina to...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Arne Bang Stoneware Vase with Blue and Green Glaze, Denmark 1940s.
By Arne Bang
Located in Asaa, DK
Arne Bang Stoneware Vase with Blue and Green Glaze, Denmark 1940s.
Iconic Danish ceramic vase with running blue and green glaze hand made, designed and manufactured by Arne Bang in ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Minimalsitic Sculptural Dumbbells by kenko in Stainless Steel & Walnut
By Kenko Studio
Located in Berlin, DE
Premium Craftsmanship for Sophisticated Strength Training
These exclusive dumbbells are designed by kenko and manufactured in Berlin, Germany.
Made from finely machined stainless ste...
Category
2010s German Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Extremely Beautiful Stoneware Jar by Swedish Ceramist Claes Thell, Sweden 1978
By Claes Thell
Located in Bochum, NRW
Stoneware Jar by Claes Thell.
Claes Thell owm Studio in Höganäs, Sweden, 1978.
A glaze of particular refinement with a spectacular arrangement of patterns during firing,
completely...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
Located in Malmö, SE
Original Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" porcelain Vase for Rosenthal.
Early and rare production, made between 1979 and 1980.
Excellent condition. Marked 'Rosenthal' 'Studio Linie' and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Brown Stoneware Jar by Swedish Ceramist Claes Thell, 1978
By Claes Thell
Located in Bochum, NRW
Stoneware jar by Claes Thell.
Claes Thell owm Studio in Höganäs, Sweden, 1978.
A glaze of particular refinement with a spectacular arrangement of patterns during firing,
completely...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Eva Jancke-Björk, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase designed by Eva Jancke-Björk and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Wall Candleholders by Pierre Forssell, Skultuna, Sweden, 1950s
Located in LEWES, GB
Pierre Forsell designed brass pendel wall appliques. Rarer version with bobeche. Made by Skultuna, Sweden, circa 1965. In beautiful original patinated ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Green Vase with Decor, Wilhelm Kåge Gustavsberg, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase in stoneware designed by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg, the vase is 18 cm in diameter and in good condition except from a crack that goes through, it is mostly visible from the ...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Isak Isaksson Ceramic Vase - Green Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A green vase with a stunning crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 9 cm (3.6") tall and about 11 cm (4.4") wide and it is in excellent condition. This is...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Joseph Simon Danish Stoneware Bowl in Coffee Glaze for Søholm, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Handmade stoneware bowl. Decorated with coffee glaze featuring relief patterns of spirals and squares. Designed by ceramist Joseph Simon and made at Søholm in Denmark between 1967-69...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Set of 3 Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vases for Rosenthal
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of 3 original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vases for Rosenthal.
Great condition. Marked 'Rosenthal' 'Studio Linie' and 'Germany'.
Measurements
Large: 19,5 cm x 12,...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Classic stoneware vase ‘Argenta’ series, Gustavsberg, Swedish Modern 1938
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Swedish modern classic, stoneware vase in signature green glaze with decor of a mythical fish at play, and stripe at the rim in silver. Designed by Wilhelm Kåge from the ‘Argenta’ ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
With incised decor on one side.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
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
Edvin Öhrström, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue blown-glass vase designed by Edvin Öhrström and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.9"H x 5.25"W x 5.25"D
All items ship from High Point, ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders in Brass, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, ca 1960's
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern, set of 6, candle holders in brass, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, ca 1960's.
Signed with makers mark.
3 different measurements:
Height: 5,2 cm, diameter: 2,8 cm.
Heigh...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Kaj Franck / "KREMLIN BELL" KF500/1500 / Nuutajarvi
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Designed in 1957.
Manufactured from 1957 to 1968.
One of Kai Franck's representative works, it was exhibited at the 1957 Milan Triennale, where it won the Grand Prix.
Designed as a ...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Vase by Pierre Forsell for Skultuna
Located in Rīga, LV
Solid crown vase of brass by Pierre Forsell for Skultuna
The item has maker's mark - see the pictures
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Erik Höglund / PEOPLE BOTTLE(GREY CARBORUNDUM) H887 / Boda Glasbruk / 1950s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Launched in 1956, this series uses tiny granules of carborundum (silicon carbide) instead of the potato or sawdust that had previously been used to create bubbles.
Carborundum is a ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Swedish Sculptural Tall Glass Vase by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Glasbruk
Located in Örebro, SE
This is a colorful, sculptural glass vase by the Swedish glass artist Kjell Engman.
It comes in a tall cylinder shape.
It has a thick trunk and a thin, flat and very wide top like a ...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bowl, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Asaa, DK
Beautiful organically shaped solid teak bowl made by Kay Bojesen in mint condition.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Nils Landberg, Sommerso Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass Sommerso vase designed by Nils Landberg and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, 1950s
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Green & Black Art Deco Vase, Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful black and green ceramic vase in a classic Art Deco shape, the vase is designed at Upsala Ekeby and attributed to Anna-Lisa Thomson. It is 18.5 cm (7.4") tall and about 16...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Green Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware bowl with amazing green hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s.
Great conditio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Tiffany Scandinavian Modern-Style Sterling Silver Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Round with curved with tooled rim border; three cast leaf supports in form of volute scroll dolphin with flower termin...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Elf Girl in Glazed Stoneware, Late 20th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Elf girl in glazed stoneware, late 20th century.
In very good condition.
Signed.
Measures: 14 x 10.5 cm.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Svend Lindhart, Danish ceramicist, own workshop. Musk ox in ceramic.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers.
Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase.
Svend Lindhart (1898-1989), Danish ceramicist, o...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ulrica Hydman Vallien for Kosta Boda, Sweden. Candlestick with floral motif.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers.
Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase.
Ulrica Hydman Vallien for Kosta Boda, Sweden.
Ca...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Red Metal Bowl, Centerpiece Made in Sweden 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Scandinavian modern sculptural red metal bowl, made in Sweden in the 1980s.
This bowl is made out of one piece of metal stunning craftsmanship.
The sculptural bowl serves as an artis...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Swedish bronze vase, circa 1930th.
Located in Long Island City, NY
A patinated bronze vase, Sweden, circa 1930th.
Beautiful deep patina. Unmarked.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian modern stoneware pike by Sven Wejsfelt, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1980s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great stoneware sculpture designed by Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg, Sweden, during the 1980s.
This pike belongs of the designers series 'Stim'.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Arne Bang, Vase, Grey and Green Glazed Stoneware, Denmark, 1940s
By Arne Bang
Located in High Point, NC
A grey and green glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1940s.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Wilhelm Kåge / ARGENTA VASE / Gustavsberg / 1941
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Wilhelm Kage studied painting at art school and worked as a poster artist after graduation.
As art director of Gustavsberg from 1917, he laid the foundations for modern design in Swe...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Berndt Friberg Bowl Aniara Stoneware Dish Gustavsberg Sweden 1970
Located in Basel, BS
Stoneware bowl by Berndt Friberg, thrown and glazed by the master himself in his workshop at Gustavsberg porcelain factory, Sweden.
Beautiful ‚Aniara‘ glaze in blue tones, made in 1...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
GAB, Candlesticks, Sterling Silver, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of sterling silver candlesticks designed and produced by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
fits 0.80” diameter candles
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge in a curvesome form. Decorated with a motif of a contemplative mermaid. Lovely attention to detail.
“Argenta” was introduced at the S...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Large Dansk Staved Teak Bowl Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration , a large Dansk staved teak bowl designed by Jens Quistgaard. Mande in Denmark. Scandinavian Modern
Dimensions: 6 H x 16.5 D...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Stig Lindberg / CHESS PIECE "QUEEN" / Gustavsberg
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Queen chess piece designed by Stig Lindberg.
Since his assistant, Dan Grip, was a chess player, he began developing chess pieces in the early 1960s, and in 1973, they were produced ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Scandinavian Modern zigzag patterned Earthenware Hedgehog, 1960s
By Rörstrand
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This Scandinavian Modern earthenware hedgehog from the 1960s exudes charm with its glazed zigzag pattern on beige fur. The unglazed brown face adds a distinctive touch to its feature...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Beige Art Deco Vase, Upsala Ekeby Ostergren, Sweden, 1930s, Roman Urn Style
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful beige ceramic vase with handles in shape of a classical roman urn, the vase is designed by Harald Östergren at Upsala Ekeby between 1937-1938. It is 21 cm (8.4") tall and...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Brown Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio Sweden 1954
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware vase with amazing dark brown hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1954.
Great cond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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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