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
Modernist Pine Rooster Sculpture from Finland by Kaija Aarikka
Located in Stockholm, SE
Charming 1970s Modernist Rooster Sculpture by Kaija Aarikka, handcrafted in Finland for Aarikka. This piece embodies the playful elegance and clean lines that define Aarikka's signat...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine, Yarn
Pair of Johnny Mattsson Teak Bowls Sculptural Hand Carved Sweden 1950s
Located in Basel, BS
Hand-carved sculptural teak bowls by Johnny Mattsson, hand-crafted in his workshop in Sweden in the late 1950s to early 1960s.
• Teak, 20 cm tall and 12 cm wide, signed.
• Teak 23 c...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Norwegian Crystal Owl
By Hadeland
Located in New York, NY
What a cute little guy/gal crystal owl...! A Norwegian crystal owl, Scandinavian Modern design, circa late-20th century, Norway. A great piece for a desk, shelf, windowsill, vanity a...
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Glass Tray & Bowl by Pertti Santalahti for Humppila, Finland 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Scandinavian modern glass tray and bowl designed by Pertti Santalahti for Humppila, Finland 1970s. Clear & amber colored glass.
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Blue Speckled ceramic vase - "Triton" Vicke Lindstrand - Upsala Ekeby - 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful ceramic vase of model Triton designed by Vicke Lindstrand at Upsala Ekeby 1940s. It is 35 cm (14") high and in very good condition except from some minor repaired chips n...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$1,028 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Stoneware Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Small stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in a lovely onion form with a long neck. Beautiful pastel blue hare’s fur glaze.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his st...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Miniature Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Minature stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in a slender, slightly tapering cylinder form, with white hare’s fur glaze.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his ston...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Yellow Rare Lidded Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A rare and beautiful lidded stoneware bowl with amazing yellow hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s.
Great c...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Swedish Wabi Sabi Antique Decorative Wooden Bowl Tray Produced Mid 1800s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare large Swedish antique and decorative wooden bowl / tray in a wabi sabi style with handles produced in Sweden mid / late 1800s.
Original condition with a greyish patina.
Dimen...
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1870s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch
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
Lillemor Mannerheim for Upsala Ekeby/Gefle. ‘Toreador’ large ceramic vase.
Located in København, Copenhagen
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Lillemor Mannerhe...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Monumental Floor Vase by Hans Hedberg
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Long Island City, NY
Monumental floor vase by Hans Hedberg (1917-2007) born in Sweden, work in Boet, France.
Stoneware with speckled glaze in green and yellow, signed, height about 28".
Category
1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Inger Persson, Rörstrand White, Black Decor Vase, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Shiny white sculptural midcentury Swedish organic modern vase designed by Inger Persson for Rörstrand. Hand-painted dark blue and black graphic lined decor on each side. Stamped and ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery
Timo Sarpaneva, blue Bird Bottle, Ittala, 1950s
By Ittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Uppsala, SE
The famous bird bottle by Finnish design icon Timo Sarpaneva for Ittala. The model was designed in 1956. This example is in the very desirable blue colour. Very good vintage conditi...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Steninge Keramik, Pitcher, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An incised ceramic pitcher designed and produced by Steninge Keramik, Sweden, 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.0"H x 5.0"W x 5.5"D
All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Norwegian Stoneware Vide-Poche, 1969
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage Norwegian rustic stoneware vide-poche bowl manufactured by Porsgrund Porselænsfabrik in 1969. Shiny earth colored brown, green and ochre crackle glaze on the inside while the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Upsala Ekeby, Dish, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green and beige-glazed earthenware dish or bowl designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 2.375"H x 13.1"W x 13.1"D
All items ship from H...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Set of 5 Miniature Stoneware Vases by Arthur Andersson, Wallakra, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of five beautiful stoneware vases with amazing glaze.
Made by Arthur Andersson for Wallakra, Sweden, 1950s
Great condition.
Arthur Andersson was one of Sweden’s leading cer...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Ander Candlestick Produced by Ystad Metall in Sweden
By Gunnar Ander
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large candlestick designed by Gunnar Ander. Produced by Ystad Metall in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lovely Blue Ceramic Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A deep blue vase designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 23 cm (9.2") high and about 7.5 cm (3") in diameter. It has a beautiful blue glaze, it is marked ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Anna-Lisa Thomson, Dish, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed dish designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 2.0"H x 10.375"W x 10.375"D
All items ship from High ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Mid-Century 24 Carat Gold Plated Candlesticks by Hugo Asmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of 24-carat gold-plated candle holders set with faceted crystal beads. Designed by Hugo Asmussen and manufactured at his company Asmussen in Denmark circa 1960s-70s. They are ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
$259 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Swedish Designer, Candelabras, Iron, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of iron candelabras designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
fits 0.75” diameter candles
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Early Tapio Wirkkala "Winter Journey" Tall White Porcelain Vase
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tall Tapio Wirkkala, Rut Bryk "Winterreise" White Porcelain Vase for Rosenthal. Circa 1980. Featuring a flared polygonal column form on 3.75D base with winter landscape Black line d...
Category
1980s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Large ceramic vase with slender shape.
Located in København, Copenhagen
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Carl Harry Stålha...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Canvas
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
White Konstrakta Porcelain Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A porcelain vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the 20th midcentury, the vase is of model "Konstrakta". It´s 10 cm high and 9 x 8 cm and in excellent condition excep...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic "Verona" Vase by Ingrid Atterberg, Upsala Ekeby 1960
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Elegantly crafted, this grey ceramic vase from the Verona series by renowned Swedish mid-century designer Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby presents a captivating blend of textures a...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Orrefors Swedish Ribbed Glass Anemone Vase
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Orrefors curved ribbed crystal anemone vase with large open rim that opens out to highlight the flowers within. Sweden, late 20th Century.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Brown Ceramic Vase - Relief Birds - Royal Copenhagen, Denmark 1961 - 21483
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely brown ceramic vase with a relief decor of birds designed at Royal Copenhagen by Jørgen Mogensen in 1961. The vase is 17.5 cm (7") high and in excellent condition. It is mark...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with blue glaze.
Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden. In production 1958-1962.
Good condition. Some spots in the glaze and some metal mar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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.
Dimensions: 7.25” H x 7.875” W x 7” D
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Modern Five-Arm Brass Candelabra
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Sculptural vintage candelabra features 5-arm form with 4 curved arms surrounding a slightly taller straight central arm. The circular base and top of the stem are decorated with sing...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen, Bornholm. Large oblong ceramic dish.
Located in København, Copenhagen
PRE-OWNED GOODS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT TARIFFS FOR U.S., UK, AUSTRALIAN & CANADIAN CUSTOMERS.
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Marianne Starck f...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Round, Yellow & brown ceramic Vase, Upsala Ekeby Futurum 1934-42
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful round vase with a lovely yellow and brown glaze, it is designed by Futurum and produced by Upsala Ekeby between 1934-42. Futurum was a interior design firm in Stockholm ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Drejargruppen for Rörstrand Modernist Stoneware Gray Bowl, Sweden
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large decorative bowl hand-thrown and hand-painted by the artist collective Drejargruppen for Rörstrand in 1973. Rustic chamotte clay with shiny warm sandy gray glaze and earthy dark...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
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.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Inger Persson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An orange-glazed stoneware vase designed by Inger Persson and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Art Deco "Argenta" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern Wilhelm Kåge "Argenta" Vase in stoneware and inlays in silver for Gustavsberg, Sweden. This beautiful piece is part of the Wilhelm Kages (Kåge) Argenta series, pr...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Vintage Swedish Copper Coin Plate
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This charming vintage handmade plate features an assortment of old Swedish copper coins in denominations of 1, 2, and 5 öre from the years 1955 to 1971....
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Bjørn Wiinblad for The Blue House. Octagonal ceramic bowl/wall plaque. 1974
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad (1918-2006) for Det Blå Hus (The Blue House).
Unique octagonal ceramic bowl/wall plaque.
Decorated with polychrome glaze on a light gray base.
Motif of a woman with a ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Michael Andersen Spiral Decor Vide-Poche, Denmark
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hand-thrown Danish midcentury modern stoneware vide-poche bowl. Sandy light gray glaze over spiral relief decor in the center and clear glaze on the sides over the dark brown materia...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Vintage Chocolate Brown Pitcher Vase, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Modernist ceramic pitcher vase with distinct angular, pointed handle. Thick shiny chocolate brown glaze on the outside, lighter brown glaze on the inside. Signed under base.
Beautif...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Patrick Nordström Stoneware Vase Signed. One of a Kind
Located in Kastrup, DK
Patrick Nordström (1870–1929).
One of a kind stoneware vase created in Islev in 1928, featuring a beautiful and dynamic glaze in varying green shades. A fine example of Nordström’s m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Small Brown Stoneware Bowl by Swedish Ceramist Claes Thell, 1966
Located in Malmö, SE
A small beautiful stoneware bowl with amazing glaze.
Made by Claes Thell, in the artist's studio, Höganäs, Sweden, 1967.
Excellent condition. Signed Thell '66.
Claes Thell is a Sw...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Fagerfäldt Ox Blood Glazed Bowl, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage studio ceramic decorative bowl by Swedish designer Janne Fagerfäldt in the 1970s. The handthrown bowl has an unglazed exterior and beautiful shiny ox blood glaze with a turqu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Danish Design Set of Six Parts Rosewood with Silver Inlay, Box, Notepad and More
Located in København, Copenhagen
Danish design, set of six parts rosewood with silver inlay.
Box, notepad and more.
Denmark, circa 1960s.
In very good condition.
Marked.
The box measures 14.5 cm. x 10...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
$480 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Blue 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.
Great condition, with a small white dot...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Sculptural Hans Jensen Calla Lily Candle Holders Silver Plated a Pair
By Hans Jensen
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage sculptural silver plated Hans Jensen Calla Lily candle holders a pair.
Pair of Mid-Century Cala Lily Candle Holders in Silver Plate by Hans J...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Princess House Sapphire Crystal Candlestick Glass Flower Shaped 1980s
Located in Moreno Valley, 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
Swedish Modern Candelholders in Brass and Steel, Englesson, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Set of 6 candle holders in brass and worked steel. These icon candleholders was designed by Staffan Englesson in Sweden, 1970s.
The cylinder-shaped f...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Steel
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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Pair of Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Skohg Sterling Paintings on Swedish Stones
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful pair of rare studio craft Scandinavian collectibles.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
$796 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Gunnar Nylund, stoneware vase, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware vase with brown so called hare fur glaze and two small handles, by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden mid-1900s.
In beautiful condition, smaller signs of use and wear.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Black & Brown Swedish Antique Abstract Wooden Sculptures in Pine & Oak, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of Swedish antique stained wooden abstract sculptures in black pine and dark brown oak. In good original condition. Sold as a pair.
Dimensions:
Brown: H: 39 cm / 15.35" W: 29 ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak, Pine
Scandinavian Modern Trumpet Oil Lamps in Brass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Matching pair of solid brass oil lamps. They feature onion shaped tops and trumpet shaped bases. Manufactured in Scandinavian during the 1960s or 70s in a style reminiscent of Quistg...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$243 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Modernist Krenit Bowl in Black Steel and Robins-Egg Blue Enamel Interior
Located in Downingtown, PA
Modernist Krenit Bowl in Black Steel and Robins-egg- Blue Enamel interior
by Herbert Krenchel for Torben Ørskov & Co.,,
Enameled Steel,
Designed 1953
This 1950-60's Modernist b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Cut Steel
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed fluted earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Kyllikki Salmenhaara / "WINDINGS"/"MESSAGE" SCULPTURE / 1979
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Kyllikki Salmenhaara was Finland's most accomplished ceramic artist, who refined her exceptional pottery skills into an art form, as well as a researcher and educator who devoted her...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg in a tall, stately form. Brown hare’s fur glaze with blue around the rim and base.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
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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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