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
Osa, Denmark, Two Small Retro Unique Ceramic Bowls with Yellow-Brown Glaze
Located in København, Copenhagen
Osa, Denmark.
Two small retro unique ceramic bowls with glaze in yellow-brown tones.
1970s.
In excellent condition.
The large bowl measures: D 12.0 x H 4.5 cm.
OSA was a colla...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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. Very elegant and pure, slend...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$802 Sale Price / item
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Abstract bronze sculpture by Swedish Sculptor Bengt Amundin, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Sculpture "Förvandlad Fågel" (Transformed bird) made by Swedish Sculptor Bengt Amundin during the 1950s. Made from cast and patinated bronze on original base from asymmetrical pine w...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Gunnar Nylund Green Chamotte Vase in Stoneware, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This Chamotte stoneware vase in olive/pickle green glaze was designed by Swedish Ceramist Gunnar Nylund and made in Sweden during the 1960s. Marking...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
$309 Sale Price
20% Off
Birger Kaipiainen Decorative Ceramic Table Clock, Flower and Beeds, Arabia 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Birger Kaipiainen had a thing for clock´s. Frequently in his decorative dishes he had clock`s that were always pointing to 12:15.
Now here is the whole thing. In perfect working orde...
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish 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
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Green Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A green glazed stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Pierre Forssell Brass Candleholders Stamped 1983 Made by hand in Skultuna Sweden
Located in Forest, BE
This set of 3 candleholders was hand crafted in 1983 at the Skultuna studio were Pierre Forssell was working with he's assistant. The set is made of brass. Simple, minimal and elegan...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pierre Forssell “Bow” Candlestick Pair – Rare Brass Design for Skultuna, Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Forssell “Bow” Candlestick Pair – Rare Brass Design for Skultuna, Sweden
A rare and striking pair of brass “Bow” candlesticks, designed by renowned Swedish metalsmith Pierre...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Ellis Bergh, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
By Kosta Boda
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass vase designed by Ellis Berg and produced by Kosta Boda, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 7.625” H x 5” diameter
Diameter of opening: 2”
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
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
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
Unique "Surrea" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unique “Surrea” vase by Wilhelm Kåge, in a captivating form of half a vase, decorated with an organic vine that contrasts with clean vessel. Glazed with white carrara glaze with brow...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Green Vase Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand - Beautiful Glaze - Midcentury Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely green/turquoise vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 24.5 cm (7") high. It´s in excellent condition except from some minor marks and marked as 1st quality.
G...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Faience jar by Hans Hedberg, Biot, France
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing jar by Hans Hedberg, made in faience. Beautiful oval form, reminiscent of a shell or a smoothly formed pebble. Striking deep red glaze and litchen-like flecks.
Category
1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Swedish Modern Floor Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund, 1950's
Located in Uccle, BE
Mid-century ceramic artist Gunnar Nylund's Glazed Stoneware Vase made for Rörstrand, circa 1950s. Incised signature and studio mark to underside: [R Rubus GN Sweden 9]. Image 7: Gunn...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful, tall stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in an elegant, sleek form. Glazed a striking aquamarine color.
Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceramicists and designe...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Jens Quistgaard Staved Teak Bowl for Dansk Design, Denmark, 1950s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Utrecht, NL
Jens H. Quistgaard set out to design beautiful things for everyday use, which is an essentially Scandinavian approach to design in general. Over the course of his prolific and varied design career, Jens Quistgaard created objects that are a meditation on the possibilities of shape for a common household object.
Intriguing and fantastical, the variety of forms the sculptor manifested expand the vocabulary of functional design, calling on an array of familiar references including natural shapes. This solid wood bowl is a beautiful example of this, with an organic shape and an immediately visible level of craftsmanship. This rare model is an early iteration of the teak Viking...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Ture Berglund, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass vase designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansens Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
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
Rare Nils Landberg for Orrefors Centerpiece Bowl, Smoke Grey and Clear, 1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The bowl is clearly signed on the bottom with engraved "Orrefors" and production mark PU 3092/21.
Nils Landberg (1907-1991) joined the engraving school at Orrefors and continued as...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Glass, Sommerso
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Green Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco vase with amazing green glaze.
Made by Bo Fajans (Bobergs Fajansfabrik) in Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition.
Impressed makers marks on base of vase.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Teak Girl Sculpture by Arne Basse, Made in Denmark
By Arne Basse
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Teak Girl Sculpture by Arne Basse, made in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, in tall, angular form. Embossed graphic pattern, lake blue glaze.
Carl-Harry Stålhane was one of the stars among Swedish ceramic artis...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Nude Sculpture; "Model changes her position" in Bronze
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stamped by the Swedish artist Torolf Engström. Executed in bronze, number 1 out of 10 editions. Casting by E. Pettersson FUD.
The Swedish Modern Nude Sculpture "Model Changes Her Po...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Danish Modern 'Sea of Glaze' Stoneware Dish by Gordon P. , 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Japanese inspired Scandinavian rectangular stoneware dish by the Danish ceramist Gordon Petersen. This type is commonly referred to as a Sea of Glaze in Denmark due to the thick glos...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
$237 Sale Price
20% Off
Duo Of Vintage Flower Sleeves, Scandinavian, Art Glass, Posy Vase, Circa 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a duo of vintage flower sleeves. A Scandinavian, art glass posy vase, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970.
Charming duo graced with exceptional colour and unusual fo...
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors. Pair of art glass candle holders in crystal glass.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors, Sweden.
A pair of art glass candle holders in crystal glass.
1960s/70s.
Labeled.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: D 8.0 cm x H 6.0 cm.
Candle diameter:...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Ewald Dahlskog, Vase, Brown Glazed Earthenware, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A light brown, glazed earthenware vase designed by Ewald Dahlskog and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Baca Vase Brown Decor, Danish Ceramic 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
This is one of the more rare to find vases from the Royal Copenhagen "Baca" series by Nils Thorsson. This vase was designed in the 1960s and manufactured in the period 1969-1974.
T...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pewter Jar by Estrid Ericson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant pewter jar by Estrid Ericson, with beautiful matte patina. Rim and lid decorated with a subtle pattern. Handle wound with blonde rattan for a nice contrast.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Mid-century Modern Clear Crystal Corona Bowl, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This crystal Corona Bowl was designed by Lars Hellsten for the Swedish glassworks Orrefors in the 1970s. Made of high-quality artistic crystal in the shape...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
$615 Sale Price
20% Off
Sven Jonson For Gustavsberg, Facett 7, Card Suit Ceramic Lidded Pot c1960's
By Sven Jonson
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Smooth dark brown glaze lidded pot with playing card suit motif of applied silver
Designed by Sven Jonson for Gustavsberg, Sweden.
Stylish and functional
Circa 1960's
Signed Gustav...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Scandinavian Biomorphic Ceramic Vase in Green Glaze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kristofle Handmade biomorphic vase in the style of Arne bang. Floral dekoration upon a cobra shaped body in earthy green and brown glazes. Signed to its side by the Scandinavian arti...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$237 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Beige Stoneware Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, 1963 - Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beige stoneware vase designed by Berndt Friberg from Gustavsberg. The vase is 17.5 cm. It's in very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
ROYAL COPENHAGEN - TORVET TØNDER - Vintage Collector Plate - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
ROYAL COPENHAGEN - TORVET TØNDER (Tonder Market Square) - Vintage collector plate - factory back stamp - model number 3559 - Denmark - mid 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Space Age Modern iittala Lokerovati White Serving Plate Kaj Frank Arabia Finland
Located in Miami, FL
Fin Design Mid Century Modern platter created in 1957 by Kaj Franck (1911-1989) the Origami design for Arabia (now owned by iitala) platter is timeless with its slick and geometric S...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
GAB, Small Vase, Bronze, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A small bronze vase, designed and produced by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Vase Designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg,
Sweden. 1950s.
Stoneware.
Dimensions:
Height: 16 cm/ 6 1/3"
Diameter: 13/ 5 1/8"
Stig Lindberg was one of the most influential Swe...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Clear Glass Decanter "People" by Erik Höglund, Boda, Sweden, 1950s
By Erik Höglund, Boda
Located in Hägersten, SE
"People" decanter designed by Erik Höglund. Produced by Boda during the 1950s. Made from hand blown clear glass. Good vintage condition with age related wear and patina.
Designer...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Brutalist Lidded Bronze Box by Kaj Blomqvist, Finland, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A stunning brutalist lidded bronze box with amazing patina.
Designed by Kaj Blomqvist and made by Rakennusvaline, Finland, 1960s.
Great condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Nittsjö, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions: 7” H x 4” diameter
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Two Jeppe Hagedorn-Olsen Large Abstract Stoneware Bowls / Plates, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of decorative, large Scandinavian modern square bowls / plates with wonderful abstract motifs. Designed and manufactured by
the Danish ceramic artist Jeppe Hagedorn-Olsen in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Rörstrand Sweden Large Low Bowl Brown Stripe Decor by Carl-Harry Stålhane 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large low bowl by Swedish ceramist Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Sweden. It's part of the "Atelje" series and was manufactured in a limited edition. Made circa 1960s.
The bowl i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 3 Vases, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of three vases with a lovely glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase are 21.5 cm (5") and 15 cm (6") high. Two of the vases are 2nd quality and the brown one i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Group of Ceramic Studio Vases, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Mixed lot of 3 small Scandinavian ceramic vases. All studio made by diffrent Scandinavian designers/ceramist. Styles: Nordic abstract, midcentury. Measurements: Vase 1: 11/5/5 cm, Va...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$325 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Nittsjö, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.25" Height x 4.15" Diameter
All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Jacob Jensen Danish Viking Figure, 1960s
By Jacob Jensen
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jacob Jensen Danish Viking Figure, 1960s.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Beech, Teak
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Arabia, Vase, Stoneware, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Arabia, Finland, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Finnish 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
Danish Modern Glass Vase with Etched Reindeer by Strombergshyttan
Located in San Diego, CA
Heavy blown glass vase with rounded corners, in blue silver glass, with etched reindeer. Made in Sweden, circa 1950s in great condition.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
Pewter Vases by Ellen Schlanbush for Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Two Elegant Pewter Vases designed by Ellen Schlanbush for Just Andersen in the early 1950s.
* Set (2) of cannelated pewter vases
* Designer: Ellen Schlanbusch
* Manufacturer: Just ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Arthur Andersson Floor Vase Produced by Wallåkra in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare floor vase designed by Arthur Andersson. Produced by Wallåkra in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Glazed Purple Pottery Vase from Laholm Sweden, 1960s
By Laholm
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Sgrafitto decorated vase from Laholm Studio in Sweden. Polychrome glazes: purple, white and black in an abstract/geometric decor. Delicate feminin styling. Signed/marked. Made circa ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$237 Sale Price
20% Off
Stoneware Vase by Swedish Ceramist Claes Thell, 1996. White/Grey
By Claes Thell
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Claes Thell, in the artist's studio, Höganäs, Sweden, 1996.
Great condition. Signed Thell '96.
Claes Thell is a Swedish cera...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Scandinavian Sommerso Glass Vase by Josef Schott for Smålandshyttan, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Lean hand blown glass vase with caramel brown Sommerso/hues. Designed by Josef Schott and manufactured by Smålandshyttan in Sweden during the 1960s It still has its original paper st...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
$178 Sale Price
25% Off
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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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