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
Swedish Modern Roe Deer Sculpture by Arvid Knöppel, Sweden, 1934
By Arvid Knoppel
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful figurine by Arvid Knöppel, in the form of a deer head, made in earthenware. Lovely attention to detail. Mounted on a square, wooden base.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware, Wood
Edward Hald, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
By Edward Hald
Located in High Point, NC
A smoked and fluted blown glass vase designed by Edward Hald and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Tapio Wirkkala / ART OBJECT / SALT BOWL 3269 / Iittala
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Designed in 1950; manufactured from 1952 to 1959.
One of a series of pieces using comb-cut, introduced in 1952 as a new surface decoration technique following the line-cut used in on...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in an elegant apple form with a cylinder neck. Offwhite hare’s fur glaze with light brown nuances.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Anna-Lisa Thomson, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue and white-glazed earthenware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Jacob Siv Ceramic Vase with Leaves for Syco Sweden, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Jacob Siv for Syco, Strömstad, Swedish ceramist. Diablo shaped ceramic vase with glazes in brown shades and hand-painted leaf decor. Measures: 17 cm in heigh...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$233 Sale Price
20% Off
Ceramic Vase with Abstract Autumn Glaze by Josef Etienne Van Wonterghem, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piece unique by the Danish ceramist Josef Etienne van Wonterghem. Abstract decor in 'autumn' glazes. It has a raw undisturbed Nordic thing going...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
$329 Sale Price
20% Off
Vicke Lindstrand, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic blown glass vase, model Stella Polaris, designed by Vicke Lindstrand and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Centerpiece candelabra by Karl-Erik Stenberg, pine with 12 candleholders, 1970s
Located in Forserum, SE
A magnificent, large modernist table centerpiece in the form of a pinewood candelabra, featuring twelve glass candleholders secured by brass rings. It can accommodate tea lights, pil...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pair of Rare Royal Copenhagen Small Baca Vases by Johanne Gerber, Danish 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare pair of small ceramic vases from the Royal Copenhagen "Baca" series designed by Johanne Gerber in the late 1960s.
The vase feature overlapping half circle patterns in yellowis...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural Graduated Danish Modern Teak Candlesticks, Set of Three
Located in Garnerville, NY
A fine sculptural set of Danish turned teak candlesticks. Ink stamp, Made in Denmark. Top metal insert. Organic Danish design featuring soft lines and quality materials. Each measure...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Set of Five Colourful Timo Sarpaneva Bird Bottles for Iittala 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Timo Sarpaneva was internationally acclaimed and one of Finland`s leading artists and designers. He was especially known for his art glass objects, although he used a number of other materials in his designs, including metal, wood, porcelain and different textiles.
Sarpaneva started designing for Iittala in the 1950s. His i-series is known worldwide. Also the Iittala Logo is his design.
Timo Sarpaneva was awarded an enormous number of awards and medals for his works and designs, both nationally and internationally.
These so called bird bottles...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Bertil Vallien Vase for Kosta Boda
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bertil Vallien vase in art glass.
Made by Kosta Boda.
Signed.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Upsala-Ekeby, Cream and Green-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A cream and green glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Wrought Iron Candelabra, Gunnar ANDER - 1960s for YSTAD
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A beautiful wrought iron candelabra, designed by Gunnar Ander for the Swedish manufacturer Ystad Metall in the 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Blue Speckled ceramic vase - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand - Mid 20th century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A blue speckled ceramic vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 16 cm (6.4") high and in excellent condition. The vase is marked as th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda Large glass boat sculpture Limited edition 300
Located in Delft, NL
Unique piece only 300 were made.
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Architectural Scandinavian Candlesticks in Brass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of brass candlesticks designed and manufactured in Scandinavian during the 1970s. Interesting architecturally inspired 'Ball' shaped center pieces. The candlesticks are to be ...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$229 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Lisa Engquist for Bing and Grøndahl, Cubist Vase in Glazed Stoneware
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Engquist (1914-1989) for Bing and Grøndahl. Cubist vase in glazed stoneware with glaze in brown shades, 1960s.
Measures: 22.5 x 13.5 cm.
Stamped.
In excellent condition.
1st...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and brown-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Brown 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Andersson & Johansson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and orange-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
2 Lovely Ceramic Vases Grey & Blue, Rolf Palm, Mölle Sweden Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of lovely vases designed by Rolf Palm at his workshop in Mölle outside Höganäs in Sweden, one with a lightgray color with a raw surface and the other one with a blue almost cr...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Glass "Flora" Jug & Bowl by Oiva Toikka for Nuutajarvi, Finland
Located in London, GB
Midcentury jug and bowl in clear glass from the "Flora" series by Oiva Toikka. Designed 1966 for Nuutajärvi of Finland.
The Flora series comprised a range of glassware, moulded fr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Pair of Trumpet Candle Holders In Silver, Kultakeskus Oy 1980s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of candle holders designed by Tapio Wirkkala, and manufactured by Kultakeskus Oy back in 1980s. Both pieces fully stamped showing date and manufacturer. The also have monogram...
Category
1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Tapio Wirkkala, Vase, Blown Glass, Finland, 1950s
By Ittala, Tapio Wirkkala
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
Danish Modern Saphire Blue Bowl, Holmegaard 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare salad- or decorative bowl in cobalt/saphire blue hand-blown glass. It was designed by Michael Bang and made at Holmegaard in Denmark during the 1970. Measurements: D: 17.5 cm,...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
$238 Sale Price
20% Off
Blue & Green, Globose Ceramic vase - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand Mid 20th century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A blue & green ceramic vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 17.5 cm (7") high and about 17 cm (6.8") in diameter and in excellent condition. The vase is marked as the p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnel Nyman, Vase, Glass, Finland, 1940s
By Gunnel Nyman
Located in High Point, NC
A blown yellow and clear glass vase designed and produced by Gunnel Nyman, Finland, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand Budded Vase Beige Green and Rustic, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large budded vase by Hertha Bengtson (1917-1993) for Rörstrand Sweden.
Made circa 1960s.
The vase is made from chamotte clay and is partly glazed wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Brown Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A ceramic vase with a brown glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 24 cm (9.6") high and 10 cm (4") in diameter and in very good condition. It is marked as 2nd quality.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the top names when it comes to midcentury Scandinavian ceramics...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
A Beautiful Vases of Six Colourful Vases by Kaj Franck, KF 245, Nuutajärvi 1957
Located in Helsinki, FI
Kaj Franck designed for the Nuutajärvi factory from 1951 until the 1980s. At the same time he worked as a designer for the Arabia factory.
At Nuutajärvi Franck designed art glass obj...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Zenit, Royal Copenhagen Pure White Porcelain and Silver Lidded Pot #5575
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
An oval shaped lidded pot designed by Anne-Marie Trolle for Royal Copenhagen
Applied silver zig-zag decoration to pure white porcelain
Circa 1980's
Stamped and numbered 5575
Height ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$199 Sale Price
55% Off
Brown Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large brown vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 28.5 cm (11.4") tall and in excellent condition and marked as 2nd quality.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Set of 2 Bronze Art Deco Vases by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of 2 beautiful bronze vases with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, with a few light scratches.
Stamped 'BRONS' and makers m...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Vickie Lindstrand for Kosta Smoked Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Smoked glass vase by Vickie Lindstrand form Kosta. This example is in perfect condition, and signed
LINDSTRAND KOSTA LH 1023.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Lidded Pewter and Brass Jewelry Box by SVM Svenska Metallverken, Sweden, 1930s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful lidded pewter jewelry box with amazing patina. Swedish Grace.
Made by SVM Svenska Metallverken, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, only with some light scratches
Stamped wi...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Pewter, Brass
Just Andersen disco metal planter, model 164
Located in Long Island City, NY
Just Andersen (1884-1943) patinated disco metal planter, model 164, Denmark, 1926-29.
Minor scratches, very good vintage condition. Stamped with JA model number.
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Erik Höglund / PEOPLE BOTTLE(GREY CARBORUNDUM) H884 / 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
Piet Hein, Candelabra Model Ursa Major, Solid Brass, Danish / Mid-Century Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Candelabra in solid brass by danish designer Piet Hein. Designed in 1953 and named "Ursa Major" and created by Danish designer Piet Hein.
Piet Hein was during this time living in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Swedish Grace Floral Pewter "A45" Fruit Dish by Estrid Ericson for Svenskt Tenn
Located in Stockholm, SE
Early Swedish Grace modern "A 45" floral pewter fruit dish by Estrid Ericson / Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, 1920s. This iconic bowl was introduced and presented at the World Exhibit...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Nittsjö, Vase, Yellow-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow, glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Palshus Ceramic Vase Cobalt Blue by Per Linnemann-Schmidt, Danish 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
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
$573 Sale Price
20% Off
Biomorphic Hand Blown Clear Glass Bowl "Selandia" by Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A very attractive biomorphic hand blown clear glass bowl by Per Lutken for Holmegaard, circa 1960s. The piece entitled, "Selandia", has an abstract curved rim and a convex center in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
GUNNAR NYLUND. A stoneware floor vase, Rörstrand
Located in Long Island City, NY
GUNNAR NYLUND. A stoneware floor vase, Rörstrand, Circa 1950th. Baluster-shaped in brown-beige glaze with squares in relief.
Signed. Minor ships and scratches.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Unique Midcentury Floor Vase by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unique stoneware floor vase by Stig Lindberg, in a whimsical design of a large vase and a small one attached to each other. Sleek forms with rich, vibrant oxblood red glaze with aqua...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Green Vase Argenta - Wilhelm Kåge - Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase of model Argenta, designed by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg . The vase is 11.5 cm high and in excellent condition. Marked Argenta and hand turned below.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Höganas Keramik, Bowl, Glazed Stoneware, Höganäs, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown, beige, and orange stoneware decorative dish / vide-poche / bowl designed and produced by Höganäs Keramik, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Blue Aqua Dish by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1960s
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Wavy hand blown aqua blue bowl designed by Per Lütken in 1964. This piece was manufactured at Holmegaard in Denmark during the mid-late 1960s. It is called Aqua or Fionia and it is s...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$191 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Modern Ceramic Troll Vases by Johannes Pedersen & Gustav Ottesen, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ceramic vases with grey/brown/green'ish glaze and decorated with Bornholm trolls Designed and manufactured during the 1970s by Johgus on the Island of Bornholm in Denmark. Both signe...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$319 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Art Glass Egg Sculpture Paperweight by Studioglas Strombergshyttan Sweden 1970s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Scandinavian Studioglas Strombergshyttan Sweden 1970s Art Glass Egg Sculpture Paperweight.
This stunning studio art glass piece, signed and numbered, dates back to the 1970s.
It features a transparent, sloped egg shape with frosted sides, except for a clear, flat window at the front.
Through this window, you can admire a beautiful red and gold spiral decoration inside.
A label on the front reads "Studioglas Strombergshyttan Sweden, 24 karat pure gold.
The bottom is etched signed Strömbergshyttan and numbered.
It stands approximately 6" high 2.75" across at the widest area
Made in Sweden, circa 1970s.
This gorgeous paperweight art glass sculpture is in wonderful vintage condition.
About:
The Strömberg factory, originally established in Sweden in 1876 as Lindfors, was purchased by Edward Strömberg in 1933. Before acquiring Lindfors, Edward had managed Orrefors and later Eda glassworks. Upon taking over, he renamed the factory Strömbergshyttan, which means "Strömberg's cabin" or "hut." Edward worked alongside his wife, Gerda Strömberg, a designer, and several workers from Eda, including Knut Bergqvist...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Set of Four Crystal Candlesticks by Goran Warff for Kosta Boda
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous set of four crystal candlesticks by Goran Warff for Kosta Boda, circa 1970s. The candlesticks are 11", 9", 9" and 7.25" high and 3....
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
$300 Sale Price / set
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Otto Klaesson 1950s Cream White Glazed Swedish Stoneware Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Elegant example of classic Scandinavian midcentury craftsmanship. Handmade stoneware vase with cream white glaze. Fine dotted pattern around the base of the neck and tiny brown accents in the glaze surrounding the pattern. Beautifully shaped vase with a round belly and a slender neck. Designed by Otto...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware, Ceramic, Pottery
$955 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Mid Century Ceramic "Rubus" Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish mid century ceramic / stoneware "Rubus" vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s. In good original condition and signed by the artist.
Dimensions: H: 18 cm / ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and orange-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Original Danish Raadvad Bread Slicer Black Gold by Ove Larsen, Midcentury 1960s
By Raadvad
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
This iconic Danish bread slicer was manufactured by Raadvad in Denmark, circa 1960s. The color of the lacquer is the original black with golden letters and it's a rare version which ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel, Iron
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
Nils Landberg Elongated "Tulip" Vase
Located in New York, NY
Delicate and ethereal 'Tulipglas' vase with dramatically elongated, fluting body on a slender column and flaring base. Rose/clear coloration. Designed by Nils Landberg and produced b...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Lovely Vase Amber-Glass
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful vase in glass with amber color. It is 22 cm in diameter and about 12 cm high. It has a raw shape and is a bit rough at the top as you can see. This piece was originally m...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Jerk Werkmäster, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A grey-glazed ceramic vase designed by Jerk Werkmäster and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
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Le Roy Paris
Mantle Urns
Millefiori Antique
Italian Bronze Clock
Majolica Rooster
Mantel Chime Clock
Italian Cigarette Case
Italian Crucifix
Mayan Mid Century
Gold Squirrel
Hamada Shoji
Large German Porcelain Figure
Metal Cigarette Case
Marble Torchere
Italy Tazza