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
Lisa Larson Sweden. Rare figure - Birk from Ronja Røverdatter by Astrid Lindgren
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lisa Larson, Sweden, rare figure (Birk) from Ronja Røverdatter by Astrid Lindgren.
Late 1900s.
Perfect condition.
Signed.
Dimensions: L 14 x D 7.5 cm.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Brown Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown glazed stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Michael Andersen, Vase, Green Glazed Stoneware, Bornholm, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A green glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Michael Andersen & Son, Bornholm, Denmark, 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Important Set of 25 "Kronan" Candel Sticks Design by Pierre Forssell, Forsell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Important set of 25 kronan candel sticks design by Pierre Forssell and produced by Skutuna in the 80's. Each candel sticks are made in solid brass. The whole collection can be set up...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Ivar Ålenius-BJÖRK Vase, MODEL 392, "The Tube Vase" Brass Patina, 1930's Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and rare "tube" vase designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk.
Produced by Ystad Metall in Sweden, 1930's.
Showing a beautiful brass patina
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Set of three Georg Jensen "Leaf" bowls in stainless steel. Late 1900s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of three Georg Jensen "Leaf" bowls in stainless steel.
Late 1900s.
Largest bowl measures: L 22.0 cm. x W 12.5 cm. H 7.5 cm.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel
Per Lutken Scandinavian Mid-Century Light Blue Glass Vases, Holmegar, 1960s
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian glass vases, set of three, designed by Per Lutken for Holmegaard with mark engraved on the bottom, Denmark 1960s.
Dimensions from left
height 17.5 cm - diameter 5 cm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Modernist Vintage Sculptural Brutalist Bronze Metal Candleholder, France, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Brutalist candleholder
Origin:
France
Material:
solid bronze
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage candleholder, was produced in the 1970s in F...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Christmas Ornaments Designed by Malene Birger for Georg Jensen Collectibles
By Georg Jensen
Located in Miami, FL
Christmas ornaments designed by Malene Birger for Georg Jensen. The ornaments are made of brass and gilded with 24-carat gold.
Measures: 7" High x 6 1...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Gray Vases and One Bowl, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Mid-Century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set of two vases and one bowl in gray porcelain with a decor of oak leafs designed by Gunnar Nylund at RörstrandThe larger vase is 12 cm high, the smaller vase is 7 cm high and the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Gete Petersen for Kähler, Ceramic Bowl, Approx. 1960's
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gete Petersen for Kähler, ceramic bowl.
Hand-painted, with abstract motif.
Approx. 1960s.
In perfect condition.
Signed.
Measurements: D 22 x H 5.0 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Bofa Keramik, Pitcher, Black Glazed Stoneware, Rattan, Bornholm, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A black glazed stoneware and rattan pitcher designed and produced by Bofa Keramik, Bornholm, Denmark, 1960.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware, Rattan
Ronneby, Sweden, Five Birds in Blue Mouth-Blown Art Glass, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ronneby, Sweden. Five birds in blue mouth-blown art glass. 1970s.
Largest measures: 16 x 12 cm.
In excellent condition.
Sticker.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Crystal line cut sculptures Handblown ca 1955
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Crystal line cut sculptures Handblown ca 1955
Two turned mold-blown crystal Art-object with vertical cut lines. Th...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Gunnar Nylund White Mid-Century Ceramic Pitcher Jar by Rörstrand in Sweden 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare white ceramic / stoneware mid-century pitcher jar by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden produced in the 1950s. In good vintage and original condition with small signs from age a...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors, Colora Vase in Yellow Art Glass, Approx. 1970
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors. Colora vase in yellow art glass.
Approx. 1970.
In excellent condition.
H 17.0 x d 13.0 cm.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Brown Bowl, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Acorn shaped, Mid-Century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A acorn-shaped brown bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 13,5 x 8,5 cm in diameter. It´s in very good condition except from some minor marks. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Bowl by Aune Siimes for Arabia, 1940s/1950s
By Arabia
Located in Helsinki, FI
Scandinavian modern ceramic bulls eye bowl by Aune Siimes for Arabia in the 1940s/1950s. Beautiful piece of mid-century modern art ceramics. Signed at the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Ceramic
Wilhelm Kåge Vase Model Farsta Produced by Gustavsberg
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceramic vase model Farsta designed by Wilhelm Kåge. Produced by Gustavsberg in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Paavo Tynell Candelabra for Taito circa 1950 in Solid Brass
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Exceptional candelabra design by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito, this example has an incredible patina and has been produced in the early 50's. Everything is in really good condi...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Valentina Modig-Manuel Turquoise Ceramic Vase, Studio Keramos Finland
Located in New York, NY
Valentina Modig-Manuel created turquoise ceramic bud vase, from 1952, produced at Studio Keramos, Finland, signed “WC 52’.
Measures: Height: 8.5” Diameter: 4”.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
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
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. "Pungo" ceramic bowl in black glaze. 1960s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. "Pungo" ceramic bowl in black glaze.
1960s.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: L 26.5 x D 10.0 x H 4.0 cm.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Designer, Candelabra, Brass, Teak, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and brass candelabra designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
1930s Bronze Plate and Vase by Ystad Brons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful set of a Patinated bronze Plate and Vase by Ystad Brons, Sweden, from the 1930s. The plate designed by Ivar Ålenius-Björk. Very good condition wi...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Wall Candleholders by Pierre Forssell, Skultuna, Sweden, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Pierre Forsell designed brass pendel wall appliques. Rarer version with bobeche. Made by Skultuna, Sweden, circa 1965. In beautiful original patinated ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Swedish Tenn. a Pair of Brass Candlesticks for 4 Candles with Hearts
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish Tenn. A pair of brass candlesticks for 4 candles with hearts.
Fits lights with a diameter of 15mm.
Approx. 1960s.
Unstamped.
In excellent condi...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Light-Blue Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A light-blue glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Unique Torpedo Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Mid Century Vintage, 1960
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely gray and brown vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 27.5 cm (11") high and it´s in mint condition. This vase was made in 1960 and is a unique vase.
Ca...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Brass Jar by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ab, Sweden 1960's
Located in Örebro, SE
Brass Jar Model P 42 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1960s.
Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Crystal Cloud Vase, c. 1970s Free-Form Studio Glass
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Vintage studio glass Cloud Vase, c. 1970s, made in Finland. The mouth-blown, organic-form studio glass vase is dazzling accent piece to hold fresh flowers, ...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
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
Anna Lisa Thomson Upsala-Ekeby Vase Glazed Ceramic Sweden
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
An unusual early modernist almond green and white vase.
Designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson, for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940. Stamped.
Very good c...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Mid Century Estrid Ericson Pair Of Brass And Plexiglass Candlesticks, Circa 1960
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Estrid Ericson, pair of golden and silver brass candlesticks.
Circular base molded in silver varnish and surmounted by a cylindrical plexiglass shaft decorated with two brass rings...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Arne Bang, Bowl, Grey and Blue Glazed Stoneware, Denmark, 1940s
By Arne Bang
Located in High Point, NC
A grey and blue glazed stoneware bowl designed and produced by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1940s.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Limited Edition Art Glass Bird Sculpture by Oiva Toikka / Nuutajarvi of Finland
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous limited edition (265/300) art glass bird sculpture signed by Oiva Toikka for Nuutajarvi of Finland, circa 1990s. This sculpture is...
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Arne Bang, Vase, Grey Glazed Stoneware, Denmark, 1940s
By Arne Bang
Located in High Point, NC
A grey glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1940s.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Danish Designer, Vase, Hammered Copper, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A hammered copper vase designed and produced in Denmark, 1930s.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Gunnar Ander "Sonata" Candle Holders for Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Gunnar Ander was an industrial designer and architect, and one of the brightest stars of 20th-century Swedish metal, wood, and glass design. His most well-known models are the innovative designs for Ystad Metall, such as this unique pair of candle holders. His designs are represented in numerous museums in Sweden.
These black lacquered wrought iron and brass “Sonata” candle holders have an intrinsically modern, sculptural look. The versatile shapes and forms come alive thanks to the modern materials and the colour choice. Like with lamps, it says a lot about a design when it stands out even without its source of light, in this case, candles. With home improvements...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Iron
Scandinavian Crystal Strombergshytta Glass Ashtray Catchall w/Buck Deer Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial Scandinavian Modern Swedish Modern Strombergshyttan crystal glass ashtray or vide-poche catchall with etched deer buck animal design at center, circa mid-...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Arne Bang, Vase, Grey and Green Glazed Stoneware, Denmark, 1940s
By Arne Bang
Located in High Point, NC
A grey and green glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1940s.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Black & White Serving Dish Domino, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely serving dish of model Domino designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg. It is 20 x 20 cm and in excellent condition. It is marked below with the Gustavsberg stamp.
The Do...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Modernist stoneware bowl by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1940s
By Arne Bang
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking modernist stoneware bowl by Arne Bang, in thick quality with a pattern of stripes. Earthy glaze with a rustic feel.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Stig Lindberg Vase Produced by Gustavsberg
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and large ceramic vase designed by Stig Lindberg. Produced by Gustavsberg in Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Knabstrup Ceramic Vase with Glaze in Shades of Blue and Grey, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Knabstrup ceramic vase with glaze in shades of blue and grey.
1960s.
Measuring: 21.5 x 10.8 cm.
In excellent condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Jens H. Quistgaard, Collection of Eleven Candlesticks in Cast Iron
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jens H. Quistgaard, collection of candlesticks in cast iron.
A total of 11 candlesticks.
Danish design 1960s.
In good condition with a fin...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
Nuclear Plant 460 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 bu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Concrete
Low Tech Life in Progress Clock
By Lyon Beton
Located in VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
Wall-mounted or stand concrete clock.
The concrete clock « LIFE IN PROGRESS » by designer Bertrand Jayr can just stand on shelf or be hanged on any wall.
The integrated fixing sy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Concrete
Gunnar Nylund Stoneware "GN ARU" Light Blue Bowl for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund Stoneware "GN ARU" Light Blue Bowl for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Beautiful stoneware bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand in shades of l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund Aro Stoneware Bowl Brown Hares Fur Glaze Rorstrand Sweden, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund ARO Stoneware Bowl Brown Hares Fur Glaze Rorstrand Sweden, 1960s
Measurements: 4" wide, 3" deep, 1" high in center and 1.5" high edges.
Incised "R (three crowns)...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Upsala-Ekeby Attribution, Vase, Green and Grey Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green and grey glazed earthenware vase; design and production attributed to Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Stoneware Figure from "All the World's Children."
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Stoneware figure from "All the world's children."
Boy with a bucket.
Measures: 13 cm x 9 cm.
In perfect condition.
Sticker.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Green Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Nils Landberg 'Tulpan' Tulip Vases for Orrefors Sweden, Expo 1957, Set of 5
Located in Utrecht, NL
Delicate and ethereal, Tulpan (Tulip) vases by Swedish designer Nils Landberg.
In the late 1940's Landberg developed the slender glass that made him famous. Sizes and shapes varied...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Kosta Boda Crystal Candle Holders by Anna Ehrner, a Pair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Two tall block-style candle holders in clear crystal, signed Kosta and Ehrner underneath on the bases. Each base is handsigned with Kosta, the model number and Ehrner.
Anna Ehrne...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Set of Decorative Stoneware "Owl" Candle Lamps made at Søholm, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful pair of hand made candle lamps by Joseph Simon made at Søholm Pottery in Denmark in the 1960s. The lamps are made from hand decorated glazed stoneware. They can be used standing or hung at the wall. Joseph Simon worked at Søholm for a short period in the late 1960s and is known for his whimsical animal figures. This set of candle holders are probably one of a kind.
The Søholm Pottery on the small island of Bornholm in Denmark was established in 1836 and closed in 1996. They were one of Denmarks finest ceramics workshops. With traditional names such as "Søholm", "Michael Andersen" and "Hjorth's Keramik", Bornholm has managed to place itself heavily on the Danish map within ceramics and handicrafts. Just like Japanese ceramics, Bornholm ceramics...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Blue Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Ture Berglund, Vase, Glass, Skansen Glas, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green glass vase designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansen Glas, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
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