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
GAB, Vase, Bronze, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A bronze vase designed and produced by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Edvin Öhrström, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass vase designed by Edvin Öhrström and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Wall mounted Frosted Glass Art object with the Parable of the Good Samaritan
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wall plate by the Danish designer Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal made of metal wall mounted sheet lacquered in black and gilt with glass faceted frosted Art Glass.Limited edition from ...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sheet Metal
Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby. Ceramic vase with blue and earth-tone glaze.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby.
Ceramic vase with blue and earth-tone glaze.
Approximately from the 1960s.
Model 4466.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: D 11.0 cm x 17.5 cm.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Thorkild Olsen For Royal Copenhagen Terracotta Crackle Glazed Bowl #3431
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Decorative Royal Copenhagen porcelain bowl designed by Thorkild Olsen
Grey crackle glaze in relief to exterior, featuring a broad gilded band around plinth.
Rich terratcotta crackle...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Arthur Percy Midcentury Swedish Modern Art Glass Vase for Gullaskruf
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Large and impressive hand blown bulb vase by Arthur Percy and made in Sweden by Gullaskruf. This vase is almost 20" high and a beautiful teal color.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
A pair of bronze vases by Just Andersen
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of patinated bronze vases by Just Andersen.
Stamped and numbered.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Folk Art Very Large Organic Burl Curly Dark Grain Birch Bowl, circa 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This burl made in Sweden 1960s with precision handcraft gives a nice edition to any living room with intention to give an organic simple, but jet complex look. The signs of the wood structure and life are clearly visible. The burl is made from the exclusive dark curly birch...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch
Green, Sand Colored Ceramic Vase with Lined Decor
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade vintage ceramic vase with matte light green and clear glaze over sand colored clay. Lined relief patterns on top part. Signed under base.
Beautiful vintage condition.
Denm...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Danish Modern Stoneware Vase in Haresfur Glaze by Aino Grib, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The Danish artist and ceramist Aino Grib was educated at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen in 1972. This unique vase is an early piece and ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Collection of Yellow Red Green Otto Brauer for Holmegaard glass Bottle Gulvvases
Located in Ferndale, MI
Collection of four Otto Braeur Holmegaard bottle vases . Large red and large yellow measure 17" tall with 6.75 diameter . Smaller red measures 14.75" tall with 5.75 diameter Green va...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Nittsjö, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Brown Stoneware Rubus Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This exquisite stoneware ceramic bowl, designed by iconic Swedish artist Gunnar Nylund, was crafted by Rörstrand in the 1960s. Part of the distinguished "Rubus" series, this bowl (mo...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Modern Pewter Jar, Athena Ystad, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Gorgeous pewter jar from Athena Ystad, with an elaborately designed lid. Decorated with a female figurine, drying herself after a bath. Very nice attention to detail.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Group of 5 Brown Vases Ceramics, Rörstrand - Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of five dark brown / black vases with a stunning glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the 1950s and 1960s. The vases are between 11.5 - 2475 cm high and in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed fluted earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and orange-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Stoneware Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A yellow and green/grey vase designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 16,5 cm high. It ´s marked as on picture and it is in mint condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Nittsjö, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Midentury Brass Candlestick by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark, 1950s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of elegant brass candlesticks by Jens Quistgaard, in a sleek, tapering form.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pair of Swedish Mid Century Decorative Bronze Candelabras by GAB Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of green patinated bronze candelabras produced by GAB Sweden, 1930s. In good original and matching condition. Stamped under the base.
Dimensions: H: 19 cm / 7.50" W: 20 c...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pewter Jar by Anna Petrus, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1931
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing pewter jar by Anna Petrus, with a line of brass encircling the base and lid. Expressive lion on the lid, body decorated with a graphic pattern.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Gabriel Keramik, Vase, Green Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Gabriel Keramik, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Large Wooden Teak Bowl - Johnny Mattsson - Swedish sculptor - Midcentury Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely, large wooden bowl in teak designed by Johnny Mattsson in Gävle, Sweden. The bowl is 70 cm (27,5") in diameter and 13 cm (5.2") wide and in very good condition except form o...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Blue Ceramic Bowl - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century Scandinavia
Located in Stockholm, SE
A blue, round bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the bowl is 12.5 cm (5") in diameter and it is 9 cm (3.6") high. It is in excellent condition except from a small crack on ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Modern Anodized Copper Bowls by Corona, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish Modernist solid Copper Bowls with interior red and petrol-blue enamel/anodization. Manufactured and designed by Corona in Denmark during the 1960s. Reminiscent in style to sim...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Vase by Ulla Winblad for Allingsås Keramik, 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This mid-century 1960s small stoneware vase by Ulla Winblad for Alingsås Keramik (Sweden) features carved sgraffito decoration and matte beige, brown, and blue glazes. The base is im...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Antique Scandinavian Pine Canister, Treen Ware, Early 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique lathe turned - treen ware - pine wood canister/covered box - lovely aged patina with beautiful grain - Scandinavia - early 20th century.
Excellen...
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Danish Modern Ceramic Vase by Thorvald Odgaard, 1970s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Ceramic Vase by Thorvald Odgaard, 1970s.
Scandinavian MId-Century Modern pottery. This rustic round stoneware vase or bowl was made by Thorvald Odgaard in Denmark in ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish bentwood box in birch, ca 1790
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish bentwood box in birch, ca 1790
Svepaskar were used to store various household items.
Crafted by bending thin strips of wood, often birch, into an oval or circular shape and ...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch
Danish Teak Sculpture Lovers Embraced Dancing Simon Randers, Denmark, Midcentury
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Simon Randers for Randers Mobelfabrik. Danish "Lovers" sculpture. This abstract sculpture is made of solid old growth teak and displays excellent craftsmanship. Burnished makers mark...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
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
Ceramic Elephant by Michael Andersen, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Michael Andersen elephant executed in polychrome glazed ceramic. Very rare version with blue and black glaze. It is imprinted with the crest mark and design number to the front feet....
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Dark Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s-1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A dark vase (black & brown) with a lovely glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 17,5 cm (7") high. It´s in mint condition and marked as 1st qua...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
2 Stoneware Owls - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two rare owl sculptures in stoneware designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. They are 8.5 cm (3.4") high. They are in good condition except from some marks from the production ...
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
A white and green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Clear Art Glass Vase with Engraved Decoration, 1957
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala.
Clear art glass vase with engraved decoration in the form of stripes.
Signed Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala, 1957.
Finnish design.
Measures: 22 cm. x 4 cm.
In p...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Large Vase "Kreta" by Britt-Louise Sundell for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden
Located in Goteborg, SE
Britt-Louise Sundell was attached to Gustavsberg for a period of three decades. She designed tableware and unique ceramic pieces. This majestic vase was made at Gustavsbergs Studio a...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
"Tobago" Multi Colour Tall Glass Bottle Vase by Kjell Engman Kosta Boda, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
"Tobago" hand blown glass vase multi color bottle vase by Swedish artist Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda, Sweden.
Original Factory sticker present.
En...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Unique Oxblood Glazed Stoneware Pieces, By Henning Nilsson, Set of 3
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This unique stoneware set comprises a vase, jar, and plate, all featuring an oxblood glaze, crafted by Henning Nilsson (1907 - 1993) of Höganäs. Each piece bears Nilsson's incised signature.
The vase, with its baluster shape and concave upper and lower parts, showcases a blend of sand-colored and dark red oxblood glaze. The jar, broad and cylindrical, exhibits remnants of red oxblood glaze on reliefed rings, with visible red drops at the base. Meanwhile, the plate, predominantly sand-colored, boasts a striking splash of dark red oxblood glaze in its center, extending towards the edges.
Vase
Measures: Height: 18 cm, Diameter: 9 cm
Incised: "Höganäs, HN"
Jar
Measures: Height: 13,5 cm, Diameter: 11,5 cm
Incised: "20-5-65, Henning Nilsson, Höganäs"
Plate
Measures: Height: 3 cm, Diameter: 18,7 cm
Incised: "10-7-60, Henning Nilsson, Höganäs"
Henning Nilsson's mastery of glazes, particularly his unique oxblood glaze, distinguishes these pieces. His experimentation with glazes and forms resulted in creations that are both visually captivating and historically significant.
The details about Nilsson's background and his association with the Höganäs ceramic tradition is very interesting. The provenance of these pieces lies in Höganäs, where Nilsson established his workshop and experimented with ceramics. These pieces are highly representative of Nilsson's signature style, which is usually characterized by his innovative oxblood glazes.
ABOUT OXBLOOD GLAZE
Oxblood glaze, originating in 18th-century Chinese porcelain, is a deep red ceramic glaze, also known as Sang de boeuf glaze. Developed during the Kangxi reign, it's part of a series of "flambé" glazes marked by varying effects. Primarily made with copper oxide in a reducing atmosphere, it was produced with a variety of shades of colour and as well as mottling, streaked effects in the glaze, which often fades to white at the top of pieces, and conversely thickens around the shoulders of vases and at the foot, which is often not fully covered by the glaze. There is often crackle, and a greenish tinge at the edges of the glazed area, where the glaze is thin. All of these were considered desirable effects. Generally the glaze is only applied to the outside of closed shapes, the inside and rim left with a clear glaze.
ABOUT HENNING NILSSON
Henning Sigfrid Nilsson, born on October 7, 1907, in Välinge, Sweden, and passed away on January 14, 1993, in Höganäs, was a distinguished Swedish ceramist.
Henning embarked on his artistic journey by crafting small stone playing balls, which he fired in a brick kiln and sold to his close acquaintances. During the tumult of the Second World War, he diversified his endeavors, establishing a tailoring, laundry, and antique shop in Höganäs to augment his income. It was through this antique trade that he encountered the sculptor Robert...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Britt-Louise Sundell, Vases and Dish for Gustavsberg, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Three "Kreta" pieces by Britt-Louise Sundell, for Gustavsberg made of charmotte clay. Made in Sweden circa 1950's.
Measures: Diameter 11.75", height: 2”
Height; 10", diameter: 8....
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Eva Jancke-Björk - Light Blue Vase - Bo Fajans 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A light blue vase designed by Eva Jancke-Björk at Bo Fajans in Gefle in the 1940s with a lovely relief decor of shells and seaweed. The vase is 18 cm high and in excellent condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Nittsjö, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Karin Bjorquist, Scandinavian modern cobalt and gold glazed bowl for Rorstrand.
Located in New York, NY
A large elegant Scandinavian Modern cobalt blue colored glaze ceramic footed bowl with gold details. Designed by Karin Bjórquist for Rörstrand, Sweden, signed and dated 1993 on the b...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Andersson & Johansson, Vase, Yellow Glazed Stoneware, Höganäs, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow, glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Green Art Deco Ceramic Floor Vase by Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A grand Scandinavian Modern floor vase with amazing glaze.
Designed by Ewald Dahlskog for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition.
Makers marks on base of vase.
Ewald Dahlskog...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Rustic Birch Burl Bowl ca 1870
Located in Farsta, SE
Large Rustic Birch Burl Bowl ca 1870
Lovely patina with a rustic charm.
Height: 16 cm/6.2 inch
Depth: 29 cm/11.4 inch
Widht: 40 cm/15.7 inch
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch, Burl
Michael Andersen Pair of Art Deco Oxblood Red Candle Holders, Denmark 1930s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage ceramic handle holders feature stunning oxblood red glaze with light green grip glaze accent. Slight craquelure effect on the oxblood ...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Carl Halier (1873-1948) for Royal Copenhagen, Bowl in Stoneware with Sung Glaze
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl Halier (1873-1948) for Royal Copenhagen, bowl in stoneware with sung glaze.
Model number 21822.
Marked.
First factory quality.
Dimensions: D 15.5 x H 3.5 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Isak Isaksson Lime Green Ceramic Vase, Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning light lime green vase with a lovely crystalline glaze in silver designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 26 cm (10.4") tall and about 11 cm (4.4") wide and it is i...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Søholm Joseph Simon ceramic vase, made in Denmark 1960's
Located in Forest, BE
Søholm ceramic vase made of clay with various shades of colors. This is a very elegant vase from the artist Joseph Simon.
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Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Fåglavik, Sweden. Two art glass vases with geometric, bubble relief.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Fåglavik, Sweden.
Two art glass vases. Modernist design with a geometric, bubble relief.
Approximately from the 1970s.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: W 11.0 cm x D 7.0 cm x H 14.0 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
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
Gunnar Nylund Vase Model Caolina Produced by Rörstrand
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Caolina ceramic vase designed by Gunnar Nylund. Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Designer, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Kaj Franck Prism Crystal Vase, Finland, 1960s
By Kaj Franck
Located in Uccle, BE
A free blown, cased glass, facet cut Art-object “Prisma”, model KF 249, in blue, yellow and green hues. Designed by Kaj Franck in 1953 and executed by the Nuutajärvi-Notsjö glassworks, Finland in 1963.
These vases were made between 1954 and 1968 in four different sizes ranges, this example falls within the medium/large size range.
This "Prisma" is in good condition. No cracks or chips and only some minor scratches. It is fully marked underneath the base in diamond pen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Erik Mornils, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow semi-glazed earthenware vase, designed by Erik Mornils and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Nils Landberg for Orrefors Sommerso Vase Smoke Grey and Clear, 1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Scandinavian Modern sommerso vase in smoke grey and clear glass was designed by Nils Landberg for Orrefors Sweden in 1950s.
The vase is clearly signed on the bottom with engraved "...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sommerso, Glass, Art Glass
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Art Deco Loetz Tango
Asprey Crocodile
Asprey Pen
Athena Clock
Auge Pierre
Automata Clock
Barbara Delfosse
Cesellato A Mano
Italian Majolica Fruit Basket