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
Ceramic Bowl by Danish Potter Aage Birck
By Aage Birck
Located in Kiel, SH
ceramic bowl by Danish Potter Aage Birck.
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Carl Harry Stålhane for Designhuset. Large Bowl in Earthenware, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl Harry Stålhane for Designhuset.
Large bowl in earthenware with blue and light glaze.
1970s.
In perfect condition.
Signed.
Dimensions: D 33.0 x H 8.5 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Scandinavian Modern Kaj Franck Model N 402 Glass bowl, Nuutajärvi Notsjö, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Scandinavian modern model N 402 glass bowl designed by Kaj Franck for Nuutajärvi Notsjö in the 1960s. Blown glass, signed in the bottom, good vintage condition.
Kaj Franck is one of...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Gunnar Nylund '1904–1997' for Rörstrand. Rialto Bowl in Ceramic, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gunnar Nylund (1904–1997) for Rörstrand.
Rialto bowl in ceramic, oblong organic shape with light green glaze.
1960s.
In perfect condition.
Marked.
Dimensions: L 34.0 x D 13.5 cm.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Glass Bowl "Flora" by Italglass Corp. Mouth Blown 1960's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage clear glass salad bowl Flora style Italglass Corp. Mouth Blown Souffle Bouche 1960's
This large glass serving bowl has a beautiful organ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Josef Frank Candlesticks Produced by Svenskt Tenn
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of candlesticks designed by Josef Frank. Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Carl Harry Ståhlane '1920-1990' for Rörstrand, Tall Ceramic Vase with Stripes
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl Harry Ståhlane (1920-1990) for Rörstrand.
Tall ceramic vase with stripes.
1960s.
First factory quality.
In perfect condition.
Signed.
Dimensions: D 15.0 x H 26.0 cm.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund, Ceramic Carafe/Vase with Rare Pattern, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceramic carafe / vase with blue glaze and rare pattern by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden. Scandinavian Modern, mid-1900s.
Signed. In good condition. Beautiful decorative shape ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Josef Frank "The Knot of Friendship" Brass Candelabra, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Josef Frank designed Vänskapsknuten (the Knot of Friendship) as a symbol of friendship and peace at a time when Europe was filled with turmoil. The very first sketch of the candelabra dates back to 1938, just a year before the outbreak of the Second World War, but it is as relevant now as it was then.
The Austrian designer and architect may be best known for his vivid textiles for Swedish firm Svenskt Tenn, but his artistic touch reached far beyond textiles and created iconic objects such as this candle holder. The elaborate brass structure intertwines at multiple points, but the brass rods only meet in the middle where a small sphere connects them. Each of the three brass cup have so-called chambersticks, small pans to catch dripping wax. The looping calligraphic design gives this piece a weightless grace that is stunning even without the symbolism behind it. The body’s busy look is completed and balanced by the long candles. The design changes from angle to angle and shows Frank’s sensitive touch. The Knot of Friendship has become an iconic object not only in Svenskt Tenn’s range, but also of Sweden. The production traditionally required a process of thorough methodology and great craftsmanship. Josef Frank was the most prestigious designer in the Stockholm design company Svenskt Tenn (Swedish Pewter), recruited by the founder of the company, Estrid Ericson herself.
Since 2018, after a careful assessment of Josef Frank’s original drawing, the candelabra regained its original form from 1938 under the hands of Svenskt Tenn. However, the production of this well-known and widely-loved candle holder...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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
Ulrica Hydman Vallien Large Rare Glass Bowl with Bird, Kosta Boda
Located in Tilburg, NL
Huge art glass bowl designed by Ulrica Hydman-Vallien (1938) for Kosta Boda, Sweden.
The bowl from the Nevada series of hand-painted glass by Ulrica Hydman - Vallien
The Nevada pa...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Stoneware Vase by Swedish Ceramist Claes Thell
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase made by Claes Thell, in the Artist's studio, Höganäs, Sweden. Large with amazing glaze!
Excellent condition. Signed Thell '93.
Claes Thell is a Swedi...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware, Ceramic
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase 1950s
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Uccle, BE
This beautiful piece is part of the artist's "Argenta" Series, produced for the Gustavsberg Factory, which won him his first major success. “Argenta” was introduced at the Stockholm ...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Two Krenit Bowls in Metal, Beige, Designed by Hermann Krenchel, Denmark
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Two Krenit bowls in metal.
Beige
Designed by Hermann Krenchel in 1950s
The 2000s.
In perfect condition.
Signed "Normann Copenhagen".
Dimensions: D 16.0 x H 7.0 cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Nuclear Plant 160 Flower Pot
By Lyon Beton
Located in VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
The Concrete Nuclear plant holder, designed by Bertrand Jayr for Lyon Béton, is directly inspired by the cooling towers of the nuclear plants, the iconic figures of nuclear energy but with a lighthearted touch.
The concrete Nuclear Plant offers an artistic antithesis between nature and human's environmental abuse, it puts the energy transition in the middle of our daily concerns. Nature reclaims its rights.
This small version of the concrete plant holder can also be used as a pencil pot...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Concrete
Large 1950s Black, White Ceramic Wall Plate Centerpiece, Starck, Andersen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish modernist decorative plate / wall decoration / centerpiece with strong graphic decor from the Tribal Harlekin series by ceramic artist Marianne Starck (1931-2007). Shiny bone white glaze with hand-carved sgraffito graphic lines and patterns in raw anthracite colored clay...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic, Stoneware
Two Krenit Bowls in Metal, White and Red, Designed by Hermann Krenchel, Denmark
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Two "Krenit" bowls in metal.
White and red.
Designed by Hermann Krenchel in 1950s
The 2000s.
In perfect condition.
Signed "Normann Copenhagen".
Dimensions white: D 16.0 x H 7.0...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Osa, Denmark, Two Large Retro Unique Ceramic Bowls with Glaze in Turquoise Tones
Located in Copenhagen, DK
OSA, Denmark.
Two large retro unique ceramic bowls with glaze in turquoise tones.
1970s.
In perfect condition.
Largest measurement: D 23.5 x H 6.0 cm.
OSA was a collaboration ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural Silver Plated Hans Jensen Calla Lily Candle Holders in Silver Plate
By Hans Jensen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hans Jensen Calla Lily candle holders in silver plate.
by Hans Jensen, marked “Denmark” along with the maker’s mark.
Vintage Mid-Century D...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Gunnar Nylund "ARO" Medium Blue Green Stoneware Bowl Rorstrand Sweden 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund "ARO" medium Blue Green stoneware bowl Rorstrand Sweden 1960s
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Measures: Height 3 1/4" (8cm)
Width 6 1/4" (16cm)
Depth 4 3/4" (12cm)
Incised "R (Three Crowns) Swed...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Dansk Divided Teak Bowl
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage divided teak bowl by Dansk.
Designer: Jens Quistgaard
Manufacturer: Dansk
Dimensions: 2" tall x 8.75: diameter.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Pewter Vase by Sylvia Stave for Gab
Located in Genarp, SE
A rare pewter vase på Sylvia Stave for GAB from the 1920s.
The vase has a characteristic modern design with simple lines and two handles.
The vase is a historic piece of the ...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda Sweden Half Boat ”Stand Tall”, 1990s
Located in Delft, NL
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda Sweden Half boat ”stand Tall”, 1990s.
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Carl Harry Ståhlane for Rörstrand, Vase in Light Brown Tones
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl Harry Ståhlane (1920-1990) for Rörstrand. Vase in light brown tones.
Mid-20th century.
First sorting.
Signed.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 19.0 x D 10.0 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Light Purple Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase with a lovely light-purple glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand of model Granola, the vase is 14 cm (5.6") high and 9 cm (3.6") in diameter. It is in mint condition an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane in a neat Size and sleek form. Steely blue glaze with color speckles that have a golden effect.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Iron Candelabra by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, early 1900s, Finland
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare iron candelabra by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen Finland from the early 1900s. Good vintage condition, minor wear consistent with age and use.
Category
Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Tall Rectangular Vase Black Blue Scandinavian, 1950s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Midcentury ceramic vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden.
Made circa 1950s to 1960s.
The vase features an interesting glaze ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Three Krenit Bowls in Metal, Grey, Red, Mint Green, Design by Hermann Krenchel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Three Krenit bowls in metal.
Grey, red and mint green.
Designed by Hermann Krenchel in 1950s.
2000s.
In perfect condition.
Signed "Normann Copenhagen"
Dimensions: D 16.0 x H 7....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Kosta Boda Filigrana Bowl
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a beautiful mouth blown filigrana glass bowl whose design is attributed to Vicke Lindstrom for Kosta Boda. The bowl is of exceptional quality a...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Two Crystal Line Cut Art-Objects Handblown
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Tapio Wirkkala - A set of both sizes crystal art-object, model 3545 - Iittala Finland 1957 & 1958.
Two turned mold-blown crystal art-objects with spiraled cut lines. These art-obj...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
"Liljan", Ivar Ålenius Björk for Skultuna, a Pair of Candlesticks
Located in Copenhagen, DK
"Liljan", Ivar Ålenius Björk for Skultuna, a pair of candlesticks in patinated brass.
2000s.
Swedish classic design.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: W 20.0 x H 13.0 cm.
The Liljan candlestick was designed for the World Exhibition...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Set of 21 Candle Holders in Brass
Located in Örebro, SE
Swedish modern set of 21 candle holders in brass.
Unknown designer and maker, most probably produced In Sweden.
Marked with an unknown label, as seen on the pictures.
Good vintag...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren
By Gunnar Cyren
Located in North Hollywood, CA
DANSK Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren.
Vintage Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated designed by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk designed in circa 1970s.
Wonderful modernist silver plated bear...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Bertil Vallien 1970 Danks Design Vintage Swirls Candlesticks in Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of swirl candlestick designed by Bertil Vallien (1938-).
Beautiful pair of sculptural swirls candlesticks, created in Sweden by Bertil Valli...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate, Silver
Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful and rare stoneware vase designed by Gertrud Lönegren.
This studio piece was created at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41.
Excellent condition. Impressed 'Rörstrand / ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Vintage "Pinus" Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkalla for Iitalla
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage glass crystal "Pinus" (translates to 'Pine' in English) vase by Tapio Wirkalla for Iitalla. Inspired by the natural organic forms of wood and ice.
Artist: Tapio Wirkalla
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Unique Stoneware Vase by Swedish Ceramist Rune Bergman
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Swedish ceramist Rune Bergman in his studio in Simrishamn, Sweden.
Excellent condition. Signed 'RB'.
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Erich and Ingrid Triller for Tobo, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful stoneware vase made by master ceramists Erich and Ingrid Triller.
This piece was created at their workshop in Tobo, Sweden, 1950’s.
Excellent condition. Signed on the base with their customary "Triller Tobo" signature.
The ceramists Erich and Ingrid Triller were educated in Germany 1929-32, married in 1934 and moved to Sweden the same year. Together they ran the Tobo stoneware...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Bertil Vallien signed Satellite Bottle, Kosta Boda Glass
Located in Tilburg, NL
Very beautiful, signed Satellite Bottle in changing colors: grey, brown, green, gold, blue, petrol...
Red and yellow spots.
Bertil Vallien
Vallien is the son of the painter and pr...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Josef Frank Candlestick Produced by Svenskt Tenn
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Candlestick (the knot of friendship) in brass designed by Josef Frank. Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
“Farsta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely “Farsta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge in a small design with thick sides. Beautiful scalloped pattern and rich green glaze running over the body, gathering ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Three Krenit Bowls in Metal, Blue, Red and Mint Green, 2000s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Three Krenit bowls in metal.
Blue, red and mint green.
2000s.
Designed by Hermann Krenchel in 1950s.
In perfect condition.
Signed "Normann Copenhagen"
Dimensions: H 6.0 x D 12....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Two Blue Clear Glass Art Objects Handblown
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Tapio Wirkkala, Two glass-objects, model 3587 & 3589, Iittala, Finland, circa 1965
Two turned mold-blown, cased blue and clear glass Art-objects. These Art-objects are model 3587 ...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Jørgen Mogensen for Royal Copenhagen, Two Stoneware Dishes
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jørgen Mogensen for Royal Copenhagen, two stoneware dishes with abstract motifs.
Model number 21872.
First factory quality.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: D 16.0 x H ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Bertil Vallien for Rörstrand Rainbow Porcelain Cylinder Vase, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Cylinder shaped shiny white porcelain vase from the Rainbow series designed by Bertil Vallien for Rörstrand in the 1980s. Swirling pastel lines on two sides in mint, rose, red, light...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Squared Dish Faience, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsbergs Studio, Karneval Serie
Located in Stockholm, SE
A squared dish in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsbergs Studio in Stockholm, it is 20 x 20 cm (8" x 8") in diameter. It´s in very good condition except from some minor sc...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Rolf Palm Signed Swedish Midcentury Scandanavian Minature Vase for Mölle Sweden
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and darkly glazed miniature vase by Swedish master ceramicist/designer Rolf Palm for Mölle, Sweden. This gem features a Classic shape with tiny spines and a rich glaze th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Gusum, Metallslöjd, Brass Candlestick for Five Candles, Swedish Design
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gusum, Metallslöjd, brass candlestick for five candles.
Swedish modernist design.
1977.
Marked.
In excellent condition.
Fits candles of 2.0 cm.
Dimensions: L 37.0 x H 23.0 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Nils Kähler Baluster Shaped Vase with Matte Ash Grey Glaze, HAK, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Danish baluster shaped vase by Nils Kähler for the ceramic workshop Herman August Kähler (HAK). Made ca. 1940s.
The ceramic vase is glazed with matte ash grey glaze with black el...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Glass & Iron Chandelier by Erik Hoglund
Located in Utrecht, NL
Cast iron, mouth blown and pressed glass 12-arm chandelier for 12 candles by Swedish designer Erik Hoglund with images of animals and faces.
Boda glassworks, Axel Stromberg ironworks, Sweden, 1957.
Early edition on welded chain...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
1960s Danish Modern Rouleaux Curved Triangle Blue Smoke Glass Tray
Located in New York, NY
Large hand blown blue smoke glass rouleaux curved triangle bowl tray, with pedestal base, unsigned. Hand made in Denmark, c. 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Jørgen Mogensen for Royal Copenhagen, Stoneware Dish with Motif of Beetles
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jørgen Mogensen for Royal Copenhagen, stoneware dish with motif of beetles.
Model 21871.
In perfect condition.
Marked.
First factory quality.
Dimensions: L 21.5 x D 15.5 x H 3.5...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Saara Hopea two sizes Glass Bowls Blue Green Handblown 1950s
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Scandinavian Modern Saara Hopea two sizes Glass Bowls Blue Green Handblown 1950s
Two mold-blown, clear, dark-blue and moss-green cased glass Art-objects / bowls, model SH117. Designed by Saara Hopea in 1956 and executed by Nuutajärvi-Notsjö in 1958 & 1959.
An optical effect makes it appear as if the colour goes to the outer edges but the encasing is only in the interior.
These objects were made between 1956 and 1967 in two sizes 9,5 cm and 13,5 cm in diameter, and in several colours (blue, green, yellow, purple and red) this being a complete set in green and blue. Both are early production examples.
They are marked and dated in diamond pen underneath the base.
About Saara Hopea
Saara Elisabet Hopea (Porvoo 1925 - Porvoo 1984) was a Finnish designer of Art-glass, furniture and jewellery.
Saara Hopea was born in 1925 in Porvoo, in the south of Finland. Her parents Ossian Hopea and Lempi Westerlund owned a goldsmithing company.
After attending secondary school, Hopea studied at the Interior Design Department of the Central School of Art and Design, now the Aalto University of Art and Design.
She graduated in 1946, and worked for a few years as an illustrator, then she accepted a job at the lighting factory of Taito Oy, headed by the renowned designer Paavo Tynell.
In the early 1950's, Saara Hopea became interested in glass design and started working at the Nuutajärvi glass factory, where she worked under artistic director Kaj Franck.
After her father's death, Saara Hopea took over the direction of the family business Ossian Hopea Oy in 1959. She worked as the artistic director from 1959 to 1960 and again from 1967 and was responsible for numerous jewellery designs.
In 1960 Saara Hopea married Oppi Untracht...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass
Modernist Sculptural Hagenauer Style Brutalist Copper Candleholder, Austria 1950
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Brutalist candleholder
Origin:
Austria
Material:
Copper
Decade:
1950s
This original vintage candleholder, was designed and produced in the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Set of 6 Scheurich West Germany Ceramic Vases, 1960s
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions:
Left to right:
23cm height, 11cm diameter
31cm height, 17cm diameter
14cm height, 10cm diameter
28cm height, 12cm diameter
15,5cm height, 11cm diameter
35cm height...
Category
1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Palshus Ceramic Vase Cobalt Blue by Per Linnemann-Schmidt, Danish 1960s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Ceramic vase by Per Linnemann-Schmidt for Palshus Denmark. Made in the 1960s.
It is made with chamotte clay which gives a rough and vivid surface. It has a shiny cobalt blue glaze o...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Ceramic Bowl Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Vintage Midcentury
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely blue bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 19 x 13.5 cm in diameter. It is in excellent condition except from some minor marks on the inside. The bowl is marked as 1st quality.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the top names when it comes to Mid century Scandinavian...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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