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
Small Rosewood Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Small Rosewood Bowl
"nice wood grain and finish"
"turned from a single piece of wood"
"oiled with food grade mineral oil"
"see last image for more bowls"
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Rosewood
Candelabra by Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1960's
Located in London, GB
Gunnar Ander born, in 1976 Sweden, designed the candelabra for Ystad Metall, Sweden 1960's made of black lacquered metal arms and have six brass cup shaped candle holders for regular...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Metal
Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1969. Green Blue Turquois
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware bowl with amazing glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1969.
Great condition. A small brown firing spot...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Elf Girl in Glazed Stoneware, Late 20th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Elf girl in glazed stoneware, late 20th century.
In very good condition.
Signed.
Measures: 14 x 10.5 cm.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
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
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
Valdemar Petersen Danish Modern Large Square Vase Khaki, Bing & Grøndahl 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large square vase by Valdemar Petersen for the Danish stoneware manufacturer Bing & Grøndahl. Made circa 1960s-1970s.
The vase has a green-brownish glaze on an incised stripe deco...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
White and Gold 'Carrara' Tea Caddy by Wilhelm Kage. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful rectangular Art Deco stoneware box / tea caddy with 'Carrara' glaze and gold details.
Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s.
Good original conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Swedish Mid Century Ceramic Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare large Swedish mid century ceramic / stoneware "AXK" bowl in blue brown glaze by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden 1950s.
In good original condition signed and numbered by the a...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Rare Lion Couple in Glazed Stoneware, 1970's
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Rare lion couple in glazed stoneware. 1970's.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Measures: 16 x 7.5 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Tall Baca Vase Brown, Danish Modern 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
This ceramic vase from Royal Copenhagen was designed by Nils Thorsson in the late 1960s or early 1970s.
It belongs to the "Baca" series and features an abstract floral decor in brow...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
A set of three ‘Hurricane’ by BJÖRN WIINBLAD
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of three ‘Hurricane’ storm lanterns, in nickel plated finish by BJÖRN WIINBLAD. Signed . Circa late 20th century. Signed.
H 15″-22″.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$3,900 / set
Small Yellow Stoneware Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful Swedish Grace stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Gertrud Lönegren at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41.
Great condition.
Impressed 'Lönegren', 'Rörstrand' and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand Vase in Ceramics, Beautiful Glaze
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand vase in ceramics.
Beautiful glaze.
In perfect condition. 2nd. factory quality.
Measurse: 22 cm high, 10 cm in diameter.
Stamped.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
$352 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Brown Stoneware Jar by Swedish Ceramist Claes Thell, 1978
By Claes Thell
Located in Bochum, NRW
Stoneware jar by Claes Thell.
Claes Thell owm Studio in Höganäs, Sweden, 1978.
A glaze of particular refinement with a spectacular arrangement of patterns during firing,
completely...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Green Stoneware Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful Swedish Grace stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Gertrud Lönegren at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41.
Great condition. Tiny firing crack from production to top...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gertrud Lonegren Group of Three Ceramic Vases with Fish Motif for Rorstrand
Located in New York, NY
Group of 3 unique Scandinavian Modern, Swedish Art Deco studio vases by Gertrud Lonegren for Rorstrand with fish motif. Created circa 1938-1942.
Sizes: 11" high to 7.75".
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$3,300 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Aluminia, Tenera flacon in earthenware. Model 2918. Approx. 1960.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Aluminia, Tenera flacon in earthenware.
Model 2918.
Approx. 1960.
First factory quality.
In excellent condition.
Marked.
Dimensions: H 12.3 x D 9.0 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Flygsfors 1956 Blue Coquille Art Glass Bowl, Sweden
By Flygsfors, Paul Kedelv
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vivid deep blue overlay art glass designed by Paul Kedelv for Swedish Flygsfors. A rare blue colored item in the Coquille series designed in 1956. Soft mouthblown shapes with one lif...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Red Metal Bowl, Centerpiece Made in Sweden 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Scandinavian modern sculptural red metal bowl, made in Sweden in the 1980s.
This bowl is made out of one piece of metal stunning craftsmanship.
The sculptural bowl serves as an artis...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Green Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1958
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 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.
Incised...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Art Deco / Swedish Grace.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, with a few light scratches.
Stamped 'BRO...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Striped Green Glazed Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Björk for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Ceramic Vase/Candle Holder by Eva Jancke-Björk for Uppsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1940
Unique, sculptural glazed ceramic vase by Eva Jancke-Björk. Hand formed and glazed with lime and fo...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Hand-Painted Ceramic Lidded Urn w. Flowers by Kurt Ekholm. Arabia, Finland 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful ceramic vase with amazing hand-painted decor.
Attributed to Kurt Ekholm and made by Arabia, Finland, 1930s.
Excellent condition.
Stamped with makers mark.
KURT EKHOLM ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Arne Bang (1901-1983), Denmark. Bowl in glazed ceramic with grooved body.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Arne Bang (1901-1983), Denmark.
Bowl in glazed ceramic modelled with grooved body.
Model number 123.
Beautiful glaze in light brown shades.
1940s/50s.
In excellent condition. Smal...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
$664 Sale Price
33% Off
Wall Candleholders by Pierre Forssell, Skultuna, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Priced per individual piece. Pendel/Reflex wall candleholders by Pierre Forssell, manufactured by Skultuna, Sweden, 1950s. Good original vintage cond...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Beige Art Deco Vase, Upsala Ekeby Ostergren, Sweden, 1930s, Roman Urn Style
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful beige ceramic vase with handles in shape of a classical roman urn, the vase is designed by Harald Östergren at Upsala Ekeby between 1937-1938. It is 21 cm (8.4") tall and...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Iconic Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase Model. 3030 in Clear Glass, Iittala 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Iittala
Located in Helsinki, FI
An iconic Savoy vase by Alvar Aalto for Iittala, dating from the 1960s to the early 1970s. The vase is in good condition, presenting only slight markings to the base consistent with ...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg Poodle Dog Scandinavian Modern 1963
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Poodle is made of white stoneware with shiny light blue glaze and dark blue hand painted decoration. It was designed by Lisa Larson (1931-2024) as part of the "Poodles" (Pudlar) ser...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Red Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Vase. Thorkild Olsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed vase with gilded banding on the base.
Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYAL COPENHAGEN. Made in Denmark, 1950s.
Great condition. M...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Kay Bojesen Jointed Monkey Toy Danish Modern Teak
By Kay Bojesen
Located in San Diego, CA
Kay Bojesen articulating and jointed teak monkey. Bought from the original owner who had it in the early 1960s. Nice color and patina the cords are loosely sold AS/IS.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-century Brutalist Iron Fire Screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna, Sweden
Located in Malmö, SE
Amazing cast iron midcentury sculpture / fireplace screen.
Designed by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna, Sweden 1960s.
Great original condition with signs of use and age.
Stamped 'OH'...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Scandinavian Modern Dish in bronze, GAB, Sweden ca 1930's
Located in Örebro, SE
Decorative, Scandinavian modern, dish in bronze, Guldsmedsaktiebolaget (GAB) ca 1930's.
Signed with makers mark.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Large Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1963
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and 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. Incise...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Scandinavian Crystal Glass Ashtray Catchall Buck Deer Sweden Strombergshytta
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
Ewald Dahlskog Pale Blue Scandinavian Modern Vase for Bo Fajans 1930/40
Located in New York, NY
An Ewald Dahlskog footed glazed pale blue vase with raised pattern. Signed on bottom “ED” with makers mark for Bo Fajans. Made in Sweden circa late 1930...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Great Bear Candelabra by Piet Hein
By Piet Hein
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Piet Hein candelabra in brushed steel. Known as either “Big Dipper” or “The Great Bear”, it was designed by Hein during his time in Argentina to...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Green Art Deco Vase, Upsala Ekeby Ostergren, Sweden, 1930s, Roman Urn Style
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful green ceramic vase with orange handles in shape of a classical roman urn, the vase is designed by Harald Östergren at Upsala Ekeby between 1937-1938. It is 21 cm (8.4") t...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Stunning White 'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and rare Art Deco / Swedish Grace stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze.
Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in Sweden, 1930s.
Excellent original condition. No chips, cra...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage 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
Group of 5 Yellow Ceramic Vases - Rörstrand - Gunnar Nylund - Midcentury Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of six vases designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand in the 1950s. The vases are between 8 - 27.5 cm high and in excellent condition. They are all marked as 1st quality. All v...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Sculpture of a laying woman - Åke Holm - Höganäs
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning terracotta sculpture of a laying woman designed byÅke Holm at Höganäs in the mid 20th century. The sculpture is 21 x 11 cm and in excellent condition. It is signed below.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$640 Sale Price
20% Off
Blue Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden 1957
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware vase with amazing dark blue hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1957.
Great condi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, 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
Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver and Mahogany Wood Bowl
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A fabulous Scandinavian Modern asymmetrical bowl made from Mahogany with Sterling Silver base. This wonderful has a great modern shape that displays beautifully on a coffee table or ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Mid Century Aeroplan Plywood Leaf Dish by Tapio Wirkkala Made in Finland c 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Iconic laminated wood aeroplan leaf dish by recognized master of the genre, Tapio Wirkkala. Made in Finland by Soinne et Kni Oy, circa 1950's. This example is in very good, origina...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch, Teak
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Danish Studio Pottery Huge Bowl by Birthe Sahl, Green Yellow, Late 20th Century
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Unique and huge ceramic bowl by Danish ceramist Birthe Sahl, made circa late 20th century.
The bowl is decorated with a semi matte yellow green glaz...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Lidded Bronze Art Deco Box by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful lidded bronze box with amazing patina. The inside clad in teak wood.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, with only a few light scratche...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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
Per Lütken for Holmegaard. Unique vase in blue art glass. Dated 1960
Located in København, Copenhagen
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Per Lütken for Ho...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern Hooped Glass Vase by Aseda, Sweden 1960s
By Aseda, Bo Borgstrom
Located in Valencia, VC
This Scandinavian Modern Space Age vase by Bo Borgström for Åseda Glasbruk is a striking example of mid-century design.
Handmade in Sweden in the 1960s, the vase features a unique ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$462 Sale Price
30% Off
Pollo Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Porcelin Pollo Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Line.
Category
1970s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Arthur Andersson Large Incised Floor Vase, Sweden, Wallåkra, c.1950's , signed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Floor Lamp inn Excellent Condition with a beautiful Sand and Blue color and incised motif, signed.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Cast Iron Urns “Mikrokosmos” by Olof Hult
By Olof Hult
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of cast iron urns “Mikrokosmos” designed by Olof Hult (1892-1962) for Nafveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, designed 1922, executed 1920s-1930s. Height 7", diameter 15". Similar item was ...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
$14,000 / set
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
Large Henning Koppel Teak Bowl for Georg Jensen, 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Large Henning Koppel staved teak bowl for Georg Jensen. Signed, Denmark, 1950s.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
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
Scandinavian Modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
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Antique French Letters
Antique German Carousel
Antique Growlers
Antique Hippo
Antique Horse Figurines