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 Candlesticks in Solid Brass by BCA Eskilstuna -1960's
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful, organic shaped candlesticks in brass by K-E Ytterberg for BCA Eskilstuna - 1960's.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Red Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware bowl with amazing glossy sang de boeuf (oxblood) glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Small Vase with Lovely Glaze, Rolf Palm Mölle, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely small vase with a lovely green glaze designed by Rolf Palm at his workshop in Mölle outside Höganäs in Sweden. The vase is 8 cm tall and is in excellent condition, it has a ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Stunning Red Stoneware Vase attributed to Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning globose vase with a lovely glaze attributed to Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. The vase is not marked except from 3 stars below but it is a Rörstrand vase and it might be desi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Large Bronze Art Deco Bowl by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A stunning Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze bowl with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s.
Great condition, only with some light scratches.
Stamped ...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Turned Curly Birch Lidded Bowl, Finland, 1970s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A finely turned lidded bowl in solid curly birch, made in Finland during the 1970s. The sculptural form combines smooth, flowing lines with the intricate natural pattern of visakoivu...
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch
Bronze Art Deco Vase by SVM Handarbete, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by SVM, Svenska Metallverken AB, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, with only a few light scratches.
Stamped 'HANDARBETE' ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, with a few light scratches.
Stamped 'BRONS', model number '312' an...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Green Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio Sweden 1958
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware vase with amazing green hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1958.
Great condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass candelabra likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Holds three 1” candles
Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.0"H x 8.5"W x 8.0"D
All items ship from High Point, Nort...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Rare Solid Sterling Silver Wall Clock for Georg Jensen by Henning Koppel
Located in Oakland, CA
An extremely rare solid sterling silver wall clock model HK A11 designed by Henning Koppel and created by Georg Jensen of Denmark. A never used wall clock...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Yellow 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
Brown Stoneware Vase by Swedish Ceramist Claes Thell, 1977
By Claes Thell
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Claes Thell, in the artist's studio, Höganäs, Sweden, 1977.
Excellent condition. Signed Thell '77.
Claes Thell is a Swedish ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Kville Keramik, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced by Kville Keramik, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Scallop Bronze Bowl. Niels Dam Ravn for Nordisk Malm, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Balen, BE
Art Deco Scallop Bronze Bowl by Niels Dam Ravn for Nordisk Malm – Denmark, 1930s
This exquisite bronze bowl, designed by Niels Dam Ravn for Nordisk Malm in the 1930s, is a refined e...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Stoneware Vase by Gerd Bogelund for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing sung glaze.
Made by Gerd Bogelund for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark.
Excellent condition. Painted monogram signature "gb" and three waves for ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Modern Earth-Toned Vases, Candle Holders with Graphic Line, Denmark, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade set of two vases / candlesticks in smooth ceramic material. Modern matte chalk grayish white glaze with small brown dots and a light brown broad unglazed line placed symmetr...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$435 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Charcoal black "Pässi" ram sculpture in pinewood by Kaija Aarikka, Finland
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
"Pässi" sculpture by Kaija Aarikka in charcoal-painted wood, an emblematic piece of Finnish design created in 1973, vintage Aarikka edition.
"In 1954, Aarikka co-founded together wi...
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
$465 Sale Price
53% Off
"Liljan", Ivar Ålenius Björk for Skultuna, a Pair of Candlesticks
Located in København, Copenhagen
"Liljan", Ivar Ålenius Björk for Skultuna, a pair of candlesticks in patinated brass.
2000s.
Swedish classic design.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: W 20.0 x H 13.0 cm.
The Liljan candlestick was designed for the World Exhibition...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$252 Sale Price / set
30% Off
3 Brown Stoneware Egg Sculptures - Speckled Glaze by Hans Hedberg, Biot
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
3 Eggs created by the Swedish ceramicist Hans Hedberg, who lived and worked in Biot, France. The eggs are 30 cm, 25 cm and 12,5 cm high and do all have a stunning glaze. They are al...
Category
1970s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Ceramic Cat Figurines Designed, Rosa Ljung for Deco Helsingborg, Sweden
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Porcelain Cat Figurine Trio by Rosa Ljung – Scandinavian Floral Design
Elevate your interior with this charming set of three vintage porcelain cat f...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
Located in Malmö, SE
Original Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" porcelain Vase for Rosenthal.
Early and rare production, made between 1979 and 1980.
Excellent condition. Marked 'Rosenthal' 'Studio Linie' and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Art Deco Bowl by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bowl designed by Just Andersen in 1920s and produced by his own company in Denmark. Made from Disko metal (an alloy of different metals invented by Just Andersen...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Brown Stoneware Floor Vase by Arthur Andersson, Wallåkra
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A large and magnificent Scandinavian modern brown salt-glazed stoneware vase by Arthur Andersson with horizontal patterns of zig zags and striations relief decor. Inside glazed. Insi...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Bronze Art Deco Vase by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze vase with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s.
Great condition, but with an inscription (pictured).
Sta...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Just Andersen, Vase, Pewter, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A small pewter vase by Just Andersen, Denmark. Base marked "Just A Denmark" and model number.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Bronze Art Deco Candelabra, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco bronze candelabra with amazing patina.
Made in Sweden, 1930s, by an unknown designer and manufacturer.
Great original condition, with some wear to the patinat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall Pair of Brass Candle Holders, Sweden 1950s-1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of vintage two-armed brass candlesticks was designed by Gunner Ander and manufactured for Ystad Metall in Sweden. The organically shaped, rounded arms with abstract leaf element...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$500 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century Stoneware Vase by Søholm, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare stoneware vase by Søholm Stentøj, handcrafted on the island of Bornholm, Denmark. The piece has a tall, flaring form and hand-painted vertical stripes in layered tones of brow...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Geometric Ceramic Bowl or Planter in Raku Glaze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish centerpiece bowl or elegant planter in Raku glazed stoneware. Executed with a hand-glazed geometric pattern. Anonymous scandinavian designer/maker in the style of Gertrud V...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
$319 Sale Price
28% Off
Danish Nils Kähler for HAK Kähler Large Wide Vase with Greyish-brown Glaze 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large wide vase with sweeping shape, made of chamotte clay which gives the surface an rustic expression.
The glaze is greyish-brown, with a satin look...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Unique Piece Isak Isaksson Ceramic Vase Blue Crystalline Glaze
Located in Bochum, NRW
Isak Isaksson Ceramic Vase with Crystalline Glaze, Sweden 1980s.
Unique piece, stoneware vase with blue crystalline glaze.
Flowers and branches cut on the neckin in a sophisticated ...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Ewald Dahlskog, Vase, Brown Glazed Earthenware, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A light brown, glazed earthenware vase designed by Ewald Dahlskog and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Glazed Ceramic Vase with Two Handles by Eva Jancke Björk, Upsala Ekeby, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Glazed Ceramic Vase with Two Handles by Eva Jancke Björk for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c, 1940
This vase is an excellent example of Eva Jancke Björk’s work. Lovely saturated sage color ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Jorgen Mogensen Dish with a Light Glaze
Located in Knebel, DK
Dish in a light glaze with bird motifs made by Jørgen Mogensen for Royal Copenhagen in the 1960´s.
Stamped with production number 21388, Jørgen Mogensens signature, Royal Copenhagen...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Functionalist Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking “Hedgehog” vase by Gunnar Nylund, made in chamotte stoneware. The clean form contrasts with the craggy surface. Eggshell white, glossy glaze.
The model was introduced aroun...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1956
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, 1956.
Great condition. Slightly obliq...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Danish Organic Modern Søholm Vide-Poche, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish midcentury modern stoneware vide-poche bowl. Handmade by ceramic artist Noomi Backhausen for Søholm Stentøj in the 1960s. Raw, unglazed sand colored exterior, and interior wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
$237 Sale Price
50% Off
Kosta Boda Vase by Bertil Vallien Iridescent Finish Numbered 77638 Vintage
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Beautiful, decorative, signed designer glass vase from the 1960s by Bertil Vallien for Boda Glasbruk, Sweden. The vase features blue glass with color crumbs and a polished pontil. Th...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Luster
Midcentury Glass Bowl by Erik Höglund, for Boda Glassworks Sweden, 1960s
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Bochum, NRW
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Bowl by Erik Höglund
Vintage glass bowl designed by Erik Höglund for Boda Glassworks in Sweden.
Often features encapsulated air bubbles, cr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Unique Large Stoneware Sculpture Woman's Hand by Finn Lynggaard, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
An amazing unique stoneware sculpture modelled in the shape of a woman's hand with blue glazed nails. Made by Danish artist Finn Lynggaard at his own studio in the 1970s. Stamped mon...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Lovely Set of 6 Scandinavian Wooden Danish Vikings, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Fantastic collection of 6 different Scandinavian Vikings.
Measures: The largest is 33.5 cm high. The others are 22 cm, 18 cm, 13.5 cm and 9 cm high.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Wood
Large Pine Bowl, Sweden 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish Pine bowl from 1979 by Bjarne Högkvist in Forshaga, Sweden. Sportsstuga style with beautiful grain in the manner of Roland Wilhelmsson. This bowl is a b...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Arthur Percy Midcentury Swedish Modern Art Glass Vase for Gullaskruf
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Large and impressive hand blown bulb vase by Arthur Percy and made in Sweden by Gullaskruf. This vase is almost 20" high and a beautiful teal color.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian vintage birch sewing basket
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian 1950s/60s birch sewing basket with center handle and accordion-opening compartments.
Scandinavian vintage 1950s/60s sewing basket made of solid birch, with lightweight ...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch
Brown Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1963
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing brown hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1963.
Excellent condition.
Inc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Pair of Minimalsitic Sculptural Dumbbells by kenko in Stainless Steel & Walnut
By Kenko Studio
Located in Berlin, DE
Premium Craftsmanship for Sophisticated Strength Training
These exclusive dumbbells are designed by kenko and manufactured in Berlin, Germany.
Made from finely machined stainless ste...
Category
2010s German Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Gold & Brown Sommerso Glass Bowl, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This glass bowl was manufactured in Scandinavian during the 1950s. Made of art glass in the Sommerso technique, which in Italian means immersed. This technique involves repeatedly pl...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$611 Sale Price
20% Off
A off-white Luster Hedgehog vase - Chamotte - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A off white luster Hedgehog-vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 11 cm (4.4") high and in excellent condition except from some minor marks. The vase is marked as the ph...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Vase. Thorkild Olsen, Denmark, 1958.
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed vase with gilded banding on neck and base.
Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYAL COPENHAGEN. Made...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
1980s Brass Candelabra, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Beautiful tripod brass candelabra from unknown maker. Most likely manufactured in Sweden during the 1980s.
Suitable for wide candles: Ø up to 7cm
Dimens...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Brass Candelabra by Lars Holmström for Svenskt Tenn, 1950
Located in Vorst, BE
A striking candelabra in solid brass, designed by Lars Holmström for Svenskt Tenn. This sculptural piece features a sinuous, tubular structure rising from a circular base, supporting...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Bronze Art Deco Vase by SVM Handarbete, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by SVM, Svenska Metallverken AB, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, with only a few light scratches.
Stamped 'HANDARBETE' ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Set of 5 Green Miniature Stoneware Vases by Swedish Ceramist Rolf Palm, 1973
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of beautiful stoneware vases with amazing glaze.
Made by Rolf Palm, in the artist's studio, Mölle, Sweden, 1973-1975.
Excellent condition. Incised ’Palm / Mölle’, ’G3' for 197...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Nanny Still 'Grapponia' Glass Art Vase by Riihimäen Lasi, Finland, 1968.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful mouth-blown 'Grapponia' midcentury glass vase.
Designed by Nanny Still for Riihimäen Lasi, Finland, 1968. In production 1968-1975.
Great condition.
The Riihimaki glass...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
An beige and orange-glazed earthenware vase produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.5"H x 4.25"W x 4.25"D
All items ship from High Point, North C...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Arne Bang, Vase, Stoneware, Denmark, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in High Point, NC
A grey-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1930s.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
'Paprika' Ceramic Vases (3) by Anna-Lisa Thomson - Upsala Ekeby, Sweden
Located in Utrecht, NL
Impressive and rare set of 3 vintage ceramic 'Paprika' (peppers) vases by Swedish designer Anna-Lisa Thomson (1905-1952).
Dark brown ceramic vases, worked with Sgraffito technique ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Otto Brauer Danish Modern Red & White Cased Glass Gulvvase for Holmegaard
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Large iconic cased glass Gulvvase designed by Otto Brauer and made in Denmark by Holmegaard. This vase is the medium size and has a red exterior with a white interior. The last picture shows it with a Swedish Argenta...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Lilje Bowl by Torben Jorgensen for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard
Located in KUTNO, PL
The Lilje series from Holmegaard is inspired by the Lilje flower and has the same light and poetic expression as the beautiful flower.
Bowl with a light shade of blue
The lines of t...
Category
1970s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
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