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
Midcentury Ceramic Earth Toned Pitcher Vase, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade Danish modern ceramic pitcher vase with organic earth colored running glaze. Dark brown, artichoke, taupe, tan, blue and moss colors in a beautiful mix. Glazed inside and ou...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware, Pottery, Ceramic
Brown & Blue Ceramic Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg 1962, Mid Century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase with a brown & blue har fur glaze designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 27 cm high. It's marked as on picture and was made in 1962. It is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish and Other Glass Artists, Including Mats Jonasson, Nine Figures
Located in København, Copenhagen
Swedish and other glass artists, including Mats Jonasson. Nine figures of animals in clear art glass, 1980s.
Largest measures: 17 x 8.5 cm.
In very good...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
White Art Deco Chamotte Candlesticks by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of beautiful white candlesticks in chamotte stoneware.
Art Deco / Swedish Grace.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s
Great condition. No chips, cracks or ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gertrud Bage Unique Studio Dish/ Bowl with Amazing Glaze, Stockholm, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Gertrud Bage unique, double glazed ceramic stoneware bow in blues and greens. Signed and label on bottom. Produced in Stockholm, Sweden, circa 1990-2000.
Measures: Diameter: 13.75...
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Scandinavian Modern Blue Glass Vase by Erik Höglund for Boda, Sweden 1960's
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Dive into the understated charm of this mesmerizing blue glass vase crafted by the skilled hands of artist Erik Höglund for Boda glassworks. The shimmering blue glass, with its playful dance of tiny bubbles, creates an ambiance of delicate beauty.
This handcrafted vase, hailing from the creative zenith of 1960s Sweden, unveils the artistry of Erik Höglund. At a stately 26 cm in height and with a width of ø 16cm, this vase not only echoes Höglund's refined design but also attests to the quality of Boda glassworks. The signature H 1199/255 is discreetly placed beneath the vase serves as a quiet testament to its origin and its place in the era of artistic ingenuity spanning from 1960 to 1969.
Whether nestled among a collection or commanding attention as a focal point in your space, this Erik Höglund vase...
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1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Bode Willumsen, Vase, Stoneware, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A red-glazed stoneware vase designed by Bode Willumsen and produced by Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1940s.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Baca Faience Vase by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Malmö, SE
Ceramic vase from the Royal Copenhagen "Baca" series designed by Nils Thorsson in the late 1960s. This vase was manufactured 1969-1973.
It features a pattern in brown tones with som...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Scandinavian Ceramic Aqua Bowl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Delicate petite Scandinavian organic modern ceramic bowl with turquoise and aqua blue colored matte glaze creating an graphic swirling relief pattern on the white material. Use as se...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
Beige Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Scandinavian Modern ceramic vase with amazing glaze.
Designed by Eva Jancke-Björk for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.
Great condition. No chips, cracks or crazing.
Makers mar...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Ellis Bergh, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
By Kosta Boda
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass vase designed by Ellis Berg and produced by Kosta Boda, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 7.625” H x 5” diameter
Diameter of opening: 2”
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Nittsjö, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A grey and brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Brown Art Deco Ceramic Globe Vase by Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco globe vase with amazing 'Iron' glaze.
Designed by Ewald Dahlskog for Bo Fajans (Bobergs Fajansfabrik), Sweden.
This model 'Kulvas' was first exhibited at the ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Lovely Brown & Gray Ceramic Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely brown & gray ceramic vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the mid 20th century. The vase is 11.5 cm (4.6") high and in excellent condition. The vase is marke...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Faience Dish with Abstract Glaze by Ellen Malmer for Royal Copenhagen, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A fajance bowl with abstract - modernistic glazed motif in contrasting glazes. Both designed by the danish ceramist Ellen Malmer (EM) and manufactured by Royal Copenhagen during the ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
$200 Sale Price
25% Off
Swedish Modern Thick Blue Glass Teardrop Vase
By Stromberg Hytten
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful thick Scandinavian glass vase , gorgeous blue color nice condition. unsigned.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Annikki Hovisaari / BOTTLE / Arabia Finland / 1960s
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Annikki Hovisaari was a Finnish female potter and designer.
She studied ceramics at the Central School of Arts and Crafts and from 1949, after graduation, was assigned to the Applied...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Astrid Tjalk for Kähler. Large ceramic dish with a motif of fish.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers.
Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase.
Astrid Tjalk for Kähler.
Large ceramic dish. Han...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Joseph Simon, Vase, Stoneware, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A stoneware vase designed by Joseph Simon and produced by Söholm, Denmark, 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Vicke Lindstrand, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue and white-glazed earthenware vase designed by Vicke Lindstrand and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions: 4.3” H x 3” W x 2.75” D
Diameter of opening: .7”
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Edgar Böckman for Höganäs. Lidded stoneware jar with wine red glaze
Located in København, Copenhagen
PRE-OWNED GOODS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT TARIFFS FOR U.S., UK, AUSTRALIAN & CANADIAN CUSTOMERS.
THEREFORE, NO IMPORT TARIFFS WILL BE APPLICABLE TO YOUR PURCHASE.
Edgar Böckman (18...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Lovely Brown Ceramic Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown vase designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 25 cm tall and about 8 cm in diameter. It is in excellent condition and is marked as on picture and w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Midcentury Stoneware Bowl by Bengt Berglund, Gustavsberg, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unique stoneware bowl by Bengt Berglund, in an organic form with an undulating edge. Beautiful green and ochre glazed inside, unglazed outside with an embossed graphic pattern.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Graphic Floral Decor Cone Shaped Vase, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Midcentury modern vase with graphic dotted, organic, floral decor on white base. Decorative leaves in green, yellow, red colors. Manufactured in the late ...
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Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish bentwood box in birch, ca 1790
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish bentwood box in birch, ca 1790
Svepaskar were used to store various household items.
Crafted by bending thin strips of wood, often birch, into an oval or circular shape and ...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch
Upsala Ekeby, Vases, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige and orange-glazed earthenware vases designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
“EKEBY 97” stamp on bottom
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
$2,100 / set
Pair of large rosewood tray by Torsten Johansson for AB Formträ, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of 2x large bowl/plates in Jacaranda/Rose wood by Torsten Johansson for AB Formträ.
Measurements:
Base: 32x11 CM
Top: 32x6 CM
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Jacaranda
Arabia, Vase, Stoneware, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Arabia, Finland, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Modern AFORS Blown Glass Stemmed Vase, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Lovely Swedish blown glass stemmed Vase by AFORS from the 1940s. Hand decorated with perpendicular stripes in alternating black and yellow on the slender fluted body separated from t...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
$116 Sale Price
20% Off
Group of Scandinavian Modern Studio Vases in Glazed Ceramic, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Mixed/curated group of 3 Scandinavian ceramic/stoneware pieces. Number one with a dusty blue/green turquoise glaze, a Hammershoi inspired vase with ash-based glaze and a small cylind...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$311 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Danish Eslau Mint Green Rippled Vase, 1950s
By Eslau
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Beautiful, large mint green glazed vase with vertical hand-carved ripples. Manufactured in the 1950s by Danish ceramic studio, Eslau. Signed under base. Great vintage condition with ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
Scandinavian Modern Bowl "Rubus", Stoneware, Gunnar Nylund For Rörstrand
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern bowl "Rubus", stoneware, Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Please notice, the necklace on the pic...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1965
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden.
Excellent condition. Incised signatur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Sage Green Shiny Glazed Floral Incised Vase, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Heavy sage green Mid-Century Modern barrel shaped ceramic vase with handmade incised organic floral decor. Stamp under base. In great vintage condition consistent with age and wear. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Pair of Candlesticks in Brass, 1960's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Candlesticks in Brass, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by Ekbergs Malm, Sweden
Dimensions (W x D x H): 11 x 8 x 7.5 cm
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$1,565 / set
Unique Ceramic Bowl by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden
Located in Goteborg, SE
This large bowl is unique, handmade, numbered and signed by Carl-Harry Stålhane himself at Rörstrand during the 1950s. Stålhane later succeeded Gunnar Nylund as artistic leader of Rö...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
John Andersson for Höganäs. Stoneware vase with glaze in earth tones.
Located in København, Copenhagen
PRE-OWNED GOODS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT TARIFFS FOR U.S., UK, AUSTRALIAN & CANADIAN CUSTOMERS.
THEREFORE, NO IMPORT TARIFFS WILL BE APPLICABLE TO YOUR PURCHASE.
John Andersson fo...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Börne Augustsson, Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic blown glass vase designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Large danish Ceramic Dish Bowl Palshus Denmark Per & Annelise Linnemann-Schmidt
Located in Vorst, BE
Large round ceramic vide-poche or low bowl in earth tones beige-grey brown.
Scandinavian Mid-Century 1960s, produced by Palshus (Denmark), founded by Per and his wife Annelise Linn...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$332 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Candlestick Holder by Hans Agne Jakobsson 'circa 1950s'
Located in London, GB
Mid-century candlestick holder by Hans Agne Jakobsson (circa 1950s). Brass base supports four wooden candlesticks topped by wide-candle brass receptacles. The well known designer was...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$773 Sale Price
40% Off
Scandinavian Modern Set of 3 Eggs Monica Backstrom Kosta, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This set of 3 eggs with a swelling shape and mottled brown surface was designed by Monica Backström. They are al unique and was mouth-blown and hand-c...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Stig Lindberg, Vase Model Domino, Gustavsberg, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stig Lindberg, tall vase model Domino, Gustavsberg, Scandinavian Modern. In good condition, smaller signs of age and wear. Lower edge with smaller chips.
Marked: Gustavsberg, Stig L, Domino 2.
21-year-old Stig Lindberg managed to get an internship in the summer of 1973, a time when Gustavsberg porcelain factory was close to bankruptcy.
It took about two months for Stig Lindberg to impress Gustavsberg's artistic director Wilhelm Kåge, and after the summer he was offered a position as Kåge's apprentice. When Wilhelm Kåge stepped down as artistic director at Gustavsberg in 1948, Stig Lindberg took over as AD and during his years at the porcelain factory he designed many of the most beloved designs, include Berså, Spisa Ribb...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Organic Danish ceramic sculpture, Denmark, 1960-70s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Organic sculpture made by hand by Unknown danish Sculptor. Lovely shape and structure with unglazed natural ceramic. Very good vintage condition without damages.
Artist: Unknown
...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
An incised beige and orange-glazed earthenware vase, designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Tapio Wirkkala / ART OBJECT / ASHTRAY "ICE BREAKER" 3318 / Iittala
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Manufactured from 1963 to 1974 and from 1986 to 1987.
This piece features a base approximately 30 mm thick, with icebergs and ice floes of various sizes floating on the sea surface, ...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Orchid Vase by GAB, 1966 – Scandinavian Modernist Pewter Design
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking tall pewter vase crafted by GAB (Guldsmedsaktiebolaget) in Sweden during the 1960s. This sculptural piece features a graceful, elongated teardrop form with a narrow neck and...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Jette Hellerøe Brutalist Vase in Glazed Stoneware for Axella, Danish 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Beautiful Danish Modern chamotte stoneware bottle/mallet shaped vase. Designed by Jette Hellerøe for Axella Design during the early 1970s. The abstract geometric decor carved into th...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
$260 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Wooden Candleholders, Set of 6
Located in KUTNO, PL
This set of Scandinavian wooden candle holders is a perfect example of the simplicity and natural beauty that characterize Scandinavian design. Made of wood, often from light species...
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1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage Brass Candlesticks, 1960s, Set of 5
Located in KUTNO, PL
The set of vintage brass candlesticks is an elegant proposal that catches the eye with its timeless aesthetics and nobility of the material. The brass from which they are made gives ...
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1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Swedish Argenta Vase with Floral Sprigs in Silver by Wilhelm Kage
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This classic Scandinavian Modern Vase is from the Argenta series designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. A beautiful example of Swedish Grace and Mid-Century design, the elegant va...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
A Unique, Large, Blue Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand 1960
Located in Stockholm, SE
A unique blue vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in 1960. The vase is 32.5 cm (13") high and in excellent condition, it has a lovely shape and a beautiful glaze. The v...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Stoneware Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely multicolored vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 22 cm (8.4") high and 13 x 7.5 cm (5.2" x 3") wide, it´s in excellent condition. This vase is a unique o...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
$1,394 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Danish Glass Vase by Per Lutken for Holmegaard in 1960s
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Glass vase (H:25cm), design by Per Lutken (1916-1998), published by the famous Danish glassworks Holmegaard. The bluish tone, the thickness of the glass visible at the top is an integral part of the design of this vase, dated and signed underneath.
Per Lutken was a famous Danish glassmaker who joined Holmegaard in 1942 and worked there until his death. He contributed to the revival of the glass industry, which was running out of steam at the time, by bringing his pure and timeless style, which has become a classic of Scandinavian design and can be found in many Danish and Swedish homes. He was very productive and for decades created numerous models that made the glassware industry successful in Denmark and around the world. The Holmegaard factory was founded in 1823 in Næstved, southwest of Copenhagen, and started its activity by manufacturing green and brown bottles, and later turned to art glass. Count Christian Conrad Danneskiold-Samsøe bought the Holmegaard estate and realised that the local peat could be used as fuel. He asked the Danish king...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$355 Sale Price
60% Off
Beautiful Glass Holmegaard Collection
By Holmegaard
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Holmegaard set, one vase and four ashtrays or dishes.
Measures: Vase is 4.25" by 7.50"
Blue ashtray is 4" by 5"
Dark ashtray is 6.25" by 4.50"
Dark ashtray is 7.50"by 4...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$850 / set
1950s Large Danish Orange Centerpiece Fruit Table Bowl Mid-Century Vintage
By Krenit
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful 1950s mcm pop of color for any interior with a real design heritage behind it, by Herbert Krenchel for Krenit of Denmark. Massive at 15 inches in diameter.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Scandinavian Modern Stoneware vase by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely stoneware vase by Stig Lindberg, in a plump form with handles. Graphic embossed pattern, partially unglazed.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Round, Blue Serving Dish with stars - Upsala Ekeby - Sven Erik Skawonius
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely ceramic dish designed by Sven-Erik Skawonius at Upsala Ekeby. The dish is 32,5 cm (13") in diameter and in excellent condition.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Organic Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Bowl by Carl Harry Stålhane for Designhuset
Located in Miami, FL
Jorden or Earth by Carl Harry Stålhane for Designhuset. With an abstract design in shades of brown with a textured center over a creamy glaze and the outside with a partial glazing of a gun metal charcoal over a red-brown brick glaze. Named Jorden or Earth it is fully signed Carl Harry Stalhane...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund, Gustavsberg, and Upsala Ekeby. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $48 and tops out at $149,456 while the average work can sell for $883.
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