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
Stig Lindberg Blue Vase, Vitrin, Gustavsberg, Mid-20th Century Design
Located in Stockholm, SE
A blue vase with a lovely glaze and shape, probably of model Vitrin designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg. It is 17,5 cm high and 13.5 x 10.5 cm (5.4" x 4.2") in diameter. It is i...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Töreboda Keramik, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A white and green-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced by Töreboda Keramik, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Aeroplan Plywood Leaf Dish by Tapio Wirkkala Made in Finland c 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Iconic laminated wood aeroplan leaf dish by recognized master of the genre, Tapio Wirkkala. Made in Finland by Soinne et Kni Oy, circa 1950's. This example is in very good, origina...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Pewter Jar, C.G. Hallberg, Sweden -1933
By CG Hallberg
Located in Örebro, SE
Cool Scandinavian Modern pewter jar, C.G. Hallberg, Sweden -1933.
Good vintage condition.
Wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Marks, scratches, blemishes, pewter patina.
S...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Royal Copenhagen Jais Nielsen ceramic vase, sung glaze. Biblical motives
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Jais Nielsen ceramic vase, sung glaze.
Biblical motives.
Stamped with the 3 blue waves for Royal Copenhagen.
Measures: 24 x 10 cm.
In perfe...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
$448 Sale Price
20% Off
Sculptural Silver Plated Coiled Candleholders by Bertil Vallien for Dansk, Pair
By Dansk, Bertil Vallien
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of sculptural silver plated coiled candleholders by Bertil Vallien for Dansk, circa 1970s. Each candleholder has a capacity for 12 long taper candles with a diameter of 1/4...
Category
20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
$240 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Danish Teak Staved Bowl
Located in London, GB
Scandinavian staved and turned teak bowl of good proportions. It has been re oiled and wax polished, with a new felt base cut.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
"Pokaali" Goblet by Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi Notsjö, Finland, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Glass “Pokaali” goblet by Kaj Franck. Vibrant blue glass bowl with a white base.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Herman Kähler, Vase, Glazed Earthenware, Denmark, C. 1900
Located in High Point, NC
A glazed earthenware vase with a floral motif, designed and produced by Herman Kähler, Denmark, c. 1900.
Category
Early 1900s Danish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Swedish Modern Brass Candelabra by Lars Holmström for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden 1950
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Stunning candelabra in brass by Lars Holmström, Arvika for Firma Svenskt Tenn. This candelabra features seven holders and a curved organic form. One candle cup is slightly loose, but...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
1930s Swedish Ceramic Vase
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Swedish 1930s vase in a beautiful blue glaze. Great vintage conditon.
Dimensions: H 7 in x D 4 in
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Pair of Gunnar Nylund Vases Chamotte Yellow Rörstrand Sweden 1960s
Located in Basel, BS
A pair of Gunnar Nylund vases for Rörstrand in Sweden, 1960s.
Yellow glazed ‚Chamotte’ stoneware, marked underneath.
Both in very good condition.
Tall vase
Height: 30 cm
Width: 11 ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Midentury Brass Candlestick by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark, 1950s
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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
Upsala-Ekeby, Beige and Green-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and green glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Teak Peridiocals Basket from Denmark
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A well scaled and unusual periodicals basket having an adjustable bronze riveted looping handle and finely crafted of molded teak plywood.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Ulrica Vallien for Kosta Boda Artist Collection Flared Rim Glass Vase
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Colorful Scandinavian Modern vase with flared rim features speckled fused glass decor in light pink color with underlying color block accents in cobalt blue and pastel green on the ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Iittala Alvar Aalto Arango Art Glass Sculptural Flower Savoy Vase Scandinavian
By Alvar Aalto, Iittala
Located in Miami, FL
Scandinavian Modern sculptural Arango clear art glass savoy vase designed by Alvar Aalto for Iittala, made in Finland.
This is a beautiful handmade iconic piece from the 1990s.
Foil...
Category
1990s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg Surrea from early 1940’s Sweden
Located in Forest, BE
Series of 3 vases and a bowl in powerful white glaze by master ceramicist Wilhelm Kage. It’s a series he worked on int he late 1930’s. The idea behind those pieces is to cut them the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Nittsjö, Vase, Blue-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Kaj Franck Art Glass Object KF 239 in Red & Grey Green Shade, Nuutajärvi 1962
Located in Helsinki, FI
This beautiful free blown art object was made in a number of sizes and different forms. This example is the larger one in ruby red with a grey curtain around it. Amazingly beautiful ...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Tapio Wirkkala, Vase, Blown Glass, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala and produced by Iittala, Finland, c. 1950s.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s, Mid Century Vintage, Scandinavian Design
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 20 cm (8") high. It´s in excellent condition except from some minor scratches and marks in the glaze, it is marked a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Lovely Bowl Flambé-technique - Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand - Mid-20th Century Design
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely bowl in Flambé technique designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the bowl is 5.5 cm (2.2") High and 33.5 cm (13.4") Wide. It has a motif of a woman. The bowl is in excellent...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pierre Forssell gold plated carafe Made by hand in Skultuna Sweden. Brancusi
Located in Forest, BE
This series of drinking cups with the matching flask/carafe with was hand crafted in the 1970's at the Skultuna factory next to the studio were Pierre Forssell was working with he's ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Gold Plate
Earthy Colored set of Ceramic Vessels by Drejargruppen, Sweden 1974
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two charming ceramic vessels designed by Drejargruppen for Rörstrand in 1974. Earthy colors, boho chic, wabi sabi. Size refers to plate.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Sweden 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Glazed ceramic vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden 1960s. Cobalt blue and two tones of beige/brown raphical pattern.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Carl Harry Stalhane Miniature Jar Stoneware Rörstrand Sweden 1950s 1960s
Located in Basel, BS
Carl-Harry Stålhane miniature stoneware jar for Rörstrand, made in Sweden in the 1950s.
Diameter: 5 cm
Height: 3.5 cm
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Black Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Mid-Century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase with a lovely black glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 9 cm (3.6") high and 6 cm (2.4") in diameter. It is in mint condition and marked as 1st quality. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
$1,427 Sale Price
20% Off
Glass Vase Transparent Glass Decor of Horses, Round Globe, Glimma Sweden
By Edvin Ollers
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning round globe vase in glass designed by Edvin Ollers at Glimma Glass works in the 1950s. It is 18 cm in diameter and about 18 cm high. The vase is...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Bowls by Carl-Harry Stålhane Design Huset, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These three pieces of ceramics was made in Sweden 1980s for Design Huset and designed by one of the great ceramic’s designers from Sweden, Carl-Harry Stålhane. Wonderful, crafted bowls with that grace of Swedish midcentury pottery...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by Hertha Bengtson. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Excellent condition.
Signed 'Bengtson' and 'R' för Rörstrand.
Hertha Bengtson (1917-1993) is one of the well-known representatives of the illustrious Swedish ceramic design of the 20th century. She was one of the leading designers for the Rörstrand factory in the 1950s. Bengtson is represented at the Swedish National Museum of Art and Design.
Hertha Bengtson was born in Ysane in Blekinge and grew up on a farm with her four brothers. Her parents were Henning and Asta Bengtson. Her father was a jack-of-all-trades and ran both a mink farm and a shop alongside his farm, which was the least of his interests. Her mother, to whom Hertha Bengtson was very close, was a skilled weaver. Hertha Bengtson's interest in textiles and handicrafts came from her mother. From her grandmother she inherited Scanian country textile knowledge and from her grandmother’s neighbour she learned to tat the Scanian way, without patterns.
Upon completing her education at a girls’ school, Hertha Bengtson wanted to become a drawing teacher. However, there was no money to continue her formal education. Hertha Bengtson achieved top marks in drawing and handicrafts and therefore gained a place as a handicrafts teacher at one of the region’s elementary schools. During her time at the girls’ school, she had also taken evening classes in porcelain painting. In 1937 she applied to Hackefors’ porcelain factory in Linköping where she became employed as a pattern designer. Hertha Bengtson was interested in all aspects of the factory and when the men were called up for military service at the outbreak of the Second World War, she became head of her department at age 22.
Hertha Bengtson wanted to create her own porcelain. She applied to and became employed at Rörstrand’s porcelain factory in 1941, where she started as a pattern designer but quickly became a master designer. Hertha Bengtson’s ability to combine beauty with function was fundamental to her success as a designer. Her breakthrough came with the innovative blue-and-white tableware...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Midcentury Vase in Porcelain by Nils Thorsson, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Decorative ceramic vase designed by Nils Thorsson and made by Aluminia. Made in Denmark. Great original condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ture Berglund, Bottle, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass bottle designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansens Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed stoneware vase, designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Kaj Franck / VASE(Unique Piece) / Nuutajarvi
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Kaj Franck is known for his functional, simple designs that are often referred to as the ‘conscience of Finland’, and his products are characterised by their use of colour without an...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Andersson & Johansson, Urn, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An cream white-glazed stoneware urn designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Wilhelm Kage Surrea Bowl Stoneware White Glazed Gustavsberg Sweden 1940s
Located in Basel, BS
Wilhelm Kåge ‚Surrea‘ bowl in ‚carrara‘ white glazed stoneware, hand-crafted at Gustavsberg in Sweden in the late 1940s.
Very good condition with ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Erik Höglund / PEOPLE BOTTLE(GREY CARBORUNDUM) H896 / 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
Oiva Toikka Pampula Bottle in Light Blue and Green, Nuutajärvi Notsjö 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
This vibrant blue Pampula bottle with green and clear glass details by Oiva Toikka is a perfect decoration on it's own. The overall condition of this playful art piece is very good a...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Wilhelm Kåge, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed stoneware vase designed by Wilhelm Kåge and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Lovely Green and Black Art Deco Vase by Ilse Claesson, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase designed by Ilse Claesson in the 1930s at Rörstrand, Sweden. It is 22 cm high and in very good condition except from some craquelure in the glaze because of the age.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Bo Fajans, Dish, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
By Bo Fajans
Located in High Point, NC
A hand-painted ceramic dish with fish sculpture produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Three invisible and negligible losses to glaze to underside.
Dimensions: 5.5” H x 7.85” Dia...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Danish Glass Vase by Per Lutken for Holmegaard in 1960s
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Glass vase (H:25cm), design by Per Lutken (1916-1998), published by the famous Danish glassworks Holmegaard. The bluish tone, the thickness of the glass visible at the top is an integral part of the design of this vase, dated and signed underneath.
Per Lutken was a famous Danish glassmaker who joined Holmegaard in 1942 and worked there until his death. He contributed to the revival of the glass industry, which was running out of steam at the time, by bringing his pure and timeless style, which has become a classic of Scandinavian design and can be found in many Danish and Swedish homes. He was very productive and for decades created numerous models that made the glassware industry successful in Denmark and around the world. The Holmegaard factory was founded in 1823 in Næstved, southwest of Copenhagen, and started its activity by manufacturing green and brown bottles, and later turned to art glass. Count Christian Conrad Danneskiold-Samsøe bought the Holmegaard estate and realised that the local peat could be used as fuel. He asked the Danish king...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$356 Sale Price
60% Off
Jerk Werkmäster, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An incised yellow-glazed earthenware vase designed by Jerk Werkmäster and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Princess House Sapphire Crystal Candlestick Glass Flower Shaped 1980s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Princess House Cobalt and Clear Glass Flower Shaped Candle Holders 1980s.
Sapphire Crystal Candlestick Holders by Princess House, Flower Shaped Tops, Elegant Orb Base.
Gorgeous Vintage pair of Princess House Crystal Sapphire blue taper Candlestick holders. The tops are clear shaped like a flower and are sitting on a stemmed orb pedestal base.
With original Princess House tag marked Princess House, Crystal Sapphire and Made in Romania.
The taper candlestick holders are both in excellent vintage condition.
Bold colored glass candle holders...
Category
Late 20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Turquoise ceramic vase - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand - Mid 20th century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A ceramic vase with a lovely green speckled glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 18,5 cm (7,4") high and 10 x 7 cm (4" x 2.8") in diameter. It´s in excellent con...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Danish Scandinavian Candelabras Candlesticks Holders Jen Quistgaard, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A substantial pair of Danish Modern Scandinavian Modern candelabras / candlestick holder by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark, mid-20th century, 1960s, Mid Century Modern period. A great set ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Wilhelm Kåge, ceramic vase "Våga" Gustavsberg, Swedish / Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceramic vase, top with beautiful wavey shape model "Våga" by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden 1950s.
Mark: Gustavsberg, Sweden.
In good condition, smaller signs of wear and a...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Fluted Art Glass Vase from Studiolasi Pertunmaa, Finland, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A hand sculpted clear glass vase with red stripes and vertical ribbings. Designed and made at Studiolasi in Finland, circa 1970. Measurements: H 25.3, D 8/3 cm.
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
$245 Sale Price
25% Off
Swedish Contemporary White Free Form Stoneware Sculpture by Eva Hild, 2000
By Eva Hild 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early unique contemporary white kaolin-engobe stoneware free form sculpture by the Swedish well known artist Eva Hild. Produced in her own studio in 2000s and recently ...
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Designer, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An orange and beige-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Mid Century Ceramic "Rubus" Dish by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare large Swedish mid century ceramic / stoneware "Rubus" dish / bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s. In good original condition and signed by the artist.
Dimensions...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Large Brown Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand Atelier - Mid-20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large brown ceramic bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 31 cm (12.4") in diameter. It is in excellent condition except ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen "Baca" Budded Vase Brown, Danish Modern 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
This budded vase is one of the more rare to find vases from the Royal Copenhagen "Baca" series. It was designed by Nils Thorsson in the late 1960s or early 1970s and features an abst...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Brown Stoneware Floor Vase by Arthur Andersson, Wallåkra
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A large and magnificent Scandinavian modern brown salt-glazed stoneware vase by Arthur Andersson with horizontal patterns of zig zags and striations relief decor. Inside glazed. Insi...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gustaf Ahlberg, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A green and brown-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Gustaf Ahlberg, Höganäs, Sweden, c. 1920s.
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
GAB Bronze Decorative Plates With Female Motif- a Pair
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of decorative bronze plates with female motif by GAB, Guldsmedsaktiebolaget. Wonderful patina with the bronze showing a greenish effect...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Designer, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Bowls by Michael Andersen, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish bowls by Michael Andersen, 1960s.
Set of four ceramic cups inspired by a baptismal font from the 13th century located in a church on the Danish island of Bornholm.
The cups ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$203 Sale Price / set
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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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