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
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; 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
Set of 3 Collect Candle Holders SC57-SC59 by Space Copenhagen for & Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Inspired by the striking simplicity of Doric columns found in Ancient Greece, these gleaming brushed brass candleholders are a sculptural addition to the home.
They sit within Coll...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
1950s Danish Teak Freeform Carved Nut Bowl Table Centerpiece Vintage Modern
By Finn Juhl
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Obscure Danish Design Company, AL-BO. Highly finished, thin walled Teak wedge-shaped bowl.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Unique Ceramic Flower Pot, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Designhuset, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely flower pot designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Designhuset in Lidköping, Sweden. The pot is in excellent condition.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the top names when it com...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Bente Hansen Organic Shaped Vase, 2001
By Bente Hansen
Located in Valby, 84
Rare and important organic vase by Danish ceramic artist Bente Hansen from 2001 from a batch of 100 pieces this model has number 49 out of 100.
This vase is the perfect center piece for any style of interior and fits all style from the typical Scandinavian style of interior to a more modern style of interior to a wabi sabi style of interior.
From the earliest youth, Bente Hansen's life and work have contained one obsession: clay, the ceramic form and process of creation. This passion has made her an internationally renowned ceramist whose works are loved by ceramic lovers and collectors of unique items worldwide. Bente Hansen grew up in modest circumstances, as the youngest of two sisters. The father was a trained fine mechanic and worked for the fire service. In the last days of the Occupation, he died in an accident. The mother got work as an office assistant at Gentofte Town Hall and looked after the two daughters until she met engineer Julius Tscherning Jensen in 1950, who became her partner. He added to the home an interest in modern Danish furniture design, music and art, just as he took Bente Hansen to museums, not least on trips to Southern Germany and Austria. During a visit to the maternal grandparents, who lived at the Agricultural College's garden on Frbg. and had a summer house in Avedøre, Bente Hansen's interest in nature and budding life developed. A teacher who was also a painter and sculptor sparked her interest in shaping. From the age of 12-13, she modeled after classic pictures and sculptures and worked with ceramics, where the inspiring role model was Axel Salto.
In 1960, Bente Hansen began to study ceramics at the School of Crafts under the demanding leader Richard Kjærgaard...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1955
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden.
Excellent condition. Incised sign...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Axel Salto Budded Stoneware Vase Celadon Glazing "Ipsens", Denmark, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and iconic budded vase by Danish master of stoneware Axel Salto in terra-cotta and celadon green glaze. Made at the terracotta manufacturer "P.Ibsens Enke" in the 1930s. Signed ...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Celadon, Terracotta
2 Lovely Ceramic Vases Grey & Blue, Rolf Palm, Mölle Sweden Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of lovely vases designed by Rolf Palm at his workshop in Mölle outside Höganäs in Sweden, one with a lightgray color with a raw surface and the other one with a blue almost cr...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Bjørn Wiinblad, the Blue House, Square Bowl with Motif of Woman and Bird
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad, Det Blå Hus (The Blue House).
Unique square bowl with a motif of a woman and bird.
1978.
In perfect condition.
Signed.
Dimensions: D 28.5 x H 4.0 cm.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1975
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden.
Excellent condition. Incised signa...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Inger Persson, Glazed Stoneware Vase, Rörstrand, circa 1970, Signed: Ip Ateljé
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inger Persson, b. 1936, Vase, Rörstrand, c. 1970m signed: IP ATELJÉ
Ceramic, Brown/Blue/Black/Grey Glazes
H: 7.75 Dia, 4 in,.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Organic Swedish Bowl in Elm Root Wood, 1940s
Located in Valby, 84
Rare organic wooden bowl made in Sweden in the 1940s in solid Elm root wood.
The bowl is the perfect decorative touch for any interior and can be used for things like nuts or just as a decorative object in your interior.
The bowl is very typical wabi Sabi style but also reminds you of pieces from the Almue period.
The concept of Wabi-sabi developed from Zen Buddhist...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Elm
Green Ceramic Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase with an amazing green / dark turquoise speckled glaze. This is one of the most popular glazes on Gunnar Nylunds ceramics. The vase is des...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Evan Jensen Bronze Vase, Denmark, 1930s
By Evan Jensen
Located in Valby, 84
Rare bronze vase attributed Evan Jensen made in Denmark in the 1930s.
The vase is made by a unknown danish caster called Antika but is a typical Evan Jensen shaped vase and has typical Evan Jensen detail.
The vase is in good condition with a beautiful original patina.
Art Deco, short for the French Arts Décoratifs, and sometimes just called Deco, is a style of visual arts, architecture, and product design, that first appeared in France in the 1910s (just before World War I), and flourished in the United States and Europe during the 1920s and 1930s. Through styling and design of the exterior and interior of anything from large structures to small objects, including how people look (clothing, fashion and jewelry), Art Deco has influenced bridges, buildings (from skyscrapers to cinemas), ships, ocean liners, trains, cars, trucks, buses, furniture, and everyday objects like radios and vacuum cleaners.
It got its name after the 1925 Exposition internationale des arts décoratifs et industriels modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) held in Paris.
Art Deco combined modern styles with fine craftsmanship and rich materials. During its heyday, it represented luxury, glamour, exuberance, and faith in social and technological progress.
From its outset, Art Deco was influenced by the bold geometric forms of Cubism and the Vienna Secession; the bright colours of Fauvism and of the Ballets Russes; the updated craftsmanship of the furniture of the eras of Louis XVI and Louis Philippe I; and the exoticized styles of China, Japan, India, Persia, ancient Egypt and Maya art. It featured rare and expensive materials, such as ebony and ivory, and exquisite craftsmanship. The Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, and other skyscrapers of New York City built during the 1920s and 1930s are monuments to the style.
In the 1930s, during the Great Depression, Art Deco became more subdued. New materials arrived, including chrome plating, stainless steel and plastic. A sleeker form of the style, called Streamline Moderne, appeared in the 1930s, featuring curving forms and smooth, polished surfaces. Art Deco is one of the first truly international styles, but its dominance ended with the beginning of World War II and the rise of the strictly functional and unadorned styles of modern architecture and the International Style of architecture that followed.
This vase is the perfect detail for any interior from the modern Wabi Sabi style...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Haico Nitzsche for Danish Soholm Sculptural Pair of Vases, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Haico Nitzsche pair of vases in glazed ceramic.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Brown Ceramic Vases Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of lovely brown vases designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane in the Mid 20th Century at Rörstrand. The vases are 11 cm (4.4") high and 10,5 cm (4,2") in diameter. They are both marke...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Beautiful Vase from Ulrica Hydman-Vallien Kosta Boda
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ulrica Hydman Vallien glass vase with head shape, white glass and stylistic features. It is mouth-blown and hand-decorated, which gives it a uniq...
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Turned Teak Bowl by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen
Located in Arlington, TX
This teak bowl designed by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen is a beautiful and functional piece that will add a touch of elegance to your home decor. Made from high-quality teak wood,...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Hand Blown Smoked Glass Cylindrical Vase by Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A very attractive hand blown smoked glass cylindrical vase by Per Lutken for Holmegaard, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Neat stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a drop form. Glazed eggshell white over a subtle graphic pattern.
Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceramicists and designers of the Swedish mid-century period. He was Rörstrand’s creative leader from 1931 until 1949 and as such propelled the artistic work at the factory and served as mentor to younger artists, among them Carl-Harry Stålhane and Hertha Bengtsson.
Nylund was a dedicated functionalist, who brought ideas of democratizing stoneware and creating beautiful, qualitative and affordable everyday items for the people to Rörstand in the mid-1920s. The factory had at the time lost its former leading market position, but Nylund’s efforts gave it a great reboot. He designed ceramic kitchenware...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Pair of Ceramic Vases/Bottles Carl-Harry Stålhane Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These pieces of ceramic bottles were made in Sweden 1980s for Design Huset and designed by one of the great ceramic’s designers from Sweden, Carl-Harry Stålhane. There is a stunning nice colored 1980s look and still that grace of Swedish midcentury pottery...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Modern Collectible Decorative Small Viking Plate by Porsgrund Norway
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful small porcelain decorative plate in gold leaf, beautiful Viking ship circa 1950s no chips or cracks.
Category
20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Bromma Ceramics, Sweden, Handmade Retro Ceramic Vase Decorated with Leaves
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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
Gunnar Ander 4 Flower Candelabra Brass & Purple Glass, Ystad Metall Sweden 1960s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Four arm candelabra by Swedish designer Gunnar Ander (1908-1976) for Ystad Metall, Sweden. Made ca 1960s.
The candelabra is made from brass and shaped as four...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Brass Vase by Pierre Forssell, Skultuna, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare vase designed by Pierre Forssell. Produced in Sweden by Skultuna ca 1970s (this piece engraved and dated 1994, given as a gift). Made from solid brass. Good vintage condition without damages. patina from use and wear.
Pierre Forssell's artistic career began early, and he began studying...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda ”Peak”, 1990s, Sweden
Located in Delft, NL
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda ”Peak”, 1990s, Sweden.
Category
1990s Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Vase "Granola" by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1960s
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful vase from the "Granola" series by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, 1960s.
Signed with makers mark.
Good condition.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Yellow Vase Faience, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsbergs Studio - Mid-20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsbergs Studio in Stockholm, it is 13.5 cm (5.4") high and 10 cm (4"). It´s in mint condition. This vase is painted by the faience...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Jeanne Grut for Royal Copenhagen Deer Figurine Candelabra, Danish Ceramic, 1970s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Rare deer figurine candelabra by Jeanne Grut (1927-2009) for Royal Copenhagen. Designed in 1969 and manufactured in the 1970s.
The candelabra is f...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Einar Luterkort - Lovely Green Art Deco Vase Relief, Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful ceramic vase in lovely Art Deco-style designed by Einar Luterkort, the vase is designed at Upsala Ekeby in the 1930s. It is 27 cm (10.8") high and about 15 cm (6") in di...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Blue Ceramic Bowl Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Vintage Midcentury
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely unique blue bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 11.5 cm (4.6") in diameter. It is in excellent condition except fr...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large, Round Brown Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid-20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A round ceramic bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand with a lovely brown har-fur glaze, the bowl is 29 cm (11.6") in diameter and 8 cm (3.2") high. It is in excellent co...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking stoneware vase by Stig Lindberg, in a cylinder form. Graphic pattern with blue and sand colored glaze.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Black & Brown Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand Atelier, Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A black & brown vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand atelier, It is 21 cm (8.4") high and about 14.5x12 cm (5.8"x4.8") in diameter. It is in excellent condition. It is m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural, Abstract & Symbolic Candleholder in Bronze, Scandinavia, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A well-made heavy stock candleholder for regular sized candles, block or ball candles. Its fashioned from solid bronze that has patinated during the last 50 years. It doubles as a sc...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Royal Copenhagen Tenera Tall Vase Decor by Inge-Lise Koefoed Danish Modern 1960s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Tall and eye-catching vase from the Royal Copenhagen "Tenera" series.
The bold hand painted decor is designed by Inge-Lise Koefoed.
The colors are blue and purple and shimmering pa...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Collection of Pine Balls, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Valby, 84
Rare collection of decorative pine balls made in solid pine in Denmark in the 1970s but a skilled wood worker.
The balls are made in solid pine and have been treated with oil.
The ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Vintage Midcentury Stoneware Floor Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large stoneware floor vase by Gunnar Nylund in a classic shape. Beautiful glaze in a pale celadon nuance.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Set of 14 Kosta "Sunflower" Candlesticks Göran Wärff Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A nice set of 14 candlesticks from Kosta signed Göran Wärff and with the name Sunflower. Nice set of 14 candlestick holders handmade in the Kosta factory. Together as a group this se...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Swedish Modern Bowl in Pewter by GAB, 1930
Located in Örebro, SE
Very rare bowl in pewter with brass rim by GAB -1930.
Lovely piece decorated with lions and palm-trees.
Signed with makers mark.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Pewter and ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Large Stoneware Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Brown Rubus, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stoneware vase in the Rubus-serie designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it is 22.5 cm (9") high. It is in mint condition but marked as 2nd quality.
Gunnar Nylund was born in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Rare Swedish Wooden Bowl in Birch Wood and Wabi Sabi Style Produced 1793
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very beautiful and decorative wooden bowl made out of birch wood produced in Sweden. Dated 1793. In a very charmy condition with some older repa...
Category
1790s Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch
Modernist Krenit Bowl in Black Steel and Robins-egg- Blue Enamel Interior
Located in Downingtown, PA
Modernist Krenit Bowl in Black Steel and Robins-egg- Blue Enamel interior
by Herbert Krenchel for Torben Ørskov & Co.,
Enameled Steel,
Designed 1953
This 1950-60's Modernist bo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Cut Steel
Unique Brutalist Sculpture by Ole Bjørn Krüger, Own Studio, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Unique large floor sculpture by Danish artist Ole Bjørn Krüger (1922-2007) made in the 1960s in his own workshop. Abstract stalagmite columns hand scu...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Modernist Krenit Bowl in Black Steel and Robins-Egg Blue Enamel Interior
Located in Downingtown, PA
Modernist Krenit Bowl in Black Steel and Robins-egg- Blue Enamel interior
by Herbert Krenchel for Torben Ørskov & Co.,,
Enameled Steel,
Designed 1953
This 1950-60's Modernist b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Cut Steel
1920s Carl Milles Plaster Sculpture of a Women
By Carl Milles
Located in New York, NY
Plaster sculpture by the well known Swedish sculptor Carl Milles, circa 1920s. Detalailed sculpture of a naked women and a dog.
Property from esteemed interior designer Juan Mont...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
Wilhelm Kage, Blue glazed bowl, Unique Farsta from 1957 Sweden
Located in Forest, BE
Bowl in powerful blue glaze by master ceramicist Wilhelm Kage who worked 30 years on his Farsta project. This is one of his unique creation. Bowl on 4 small feet. Inspired by Japan t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Ulrika Hydman Vallien Glass Bowl Happy Faces by Kosta Boda
Located in Tilburg, NL
Kosta Boda, Artist: Ulrika Hydman Vallien.
Bowl: Funny Faces
Ulrica Hydman Vallien
Ulrica Hydman Vallien was the daughter of Stig Johan Hydman and Margit Billberg-Johansson, and l...
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
White Stoneware Vase Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A white vase in the slightly rougher Chamotte clay that Gunnar also designed the iconic hedgehog vases in. It is designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 23 cm (9.2") high...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Brown Miniature Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown miniature vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it is 3.5 cm (1.4") high and in very good condition, marked as 1st quality.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Scandinavian Modern Floor Vase, Sweden, circa 1930-1940s
Located in Örebro, SE
Very rare and possibly unique scandinavian modern floor vase, circa 1930-1940s.
Decorative piece with leaves, flowers and birds. In the style of Hans Bergström and Otto Schultz.
U...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Zinc, Metal
Collection of Five Krenit Bowls by Herbert Krenchel, Made in Denmark, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 5 bowls in metal and enameled. Designed by Herbert Krenchel and made by Torben Ørskov. Great original condition.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Turquoise Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A turquoise vase with a lovely har fur glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 24.5 cm (9.8) high. It´s in excellent condition except from some minor marks in the glaze an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Blue Bowl Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Vintage Midcentury
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lidded bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand Atelier. It is 7.5 cm (3") high and 9 x 7 cm (3.6" x 2.8") in diameter. It is marked as 2nd quality but I cannot see why be...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Leaf Shaped Serving Dish Faience, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsbergs Studio
Located in Stockholm, SE
A serving dish in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsbergs Studio in Stockholm, it is 31.5 x 10.5 cm (12.6" x 4.2") in diameter. It´s in excellent condition. This vase is pa...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
West Germany Ceramic Vase
Located in TOULOUSE, FR
West Germany ceramic vase numbered 218, 1970s.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: 20cm high / 8.5cm in diameter at the base.
Category
1970s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Modern Ceramic Troll Vases by Johannes Pedersen & Gustav Ottesen, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ceramic vases with grey/brown/green'ish glaze and decorated with Bornholm trolls Designed and manufactured during the 1970s by Johgus on the Island of Bornholm in Denmark. Both signe...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Osa, Denmark. Two Small Retro Unique Ceramic Bowls, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
OSA, Denmark.
Two small retro unique ceramic bowls.
Largest in blue tones.
Smallest in green tones.
1970s.
In perfect condition
Blue bowl: D 14.5 x H 5.5 cm.
OSA was a colla...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Candle Holder SC39, H10 in Bronzed Brass by Space Copenhagen for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
This bronzed brass candleholder sits within the Collect series, a curated line of beautifully crafted soft furnishings and home objects.
Designed by Space Copenhagen, for a hands...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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