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
Art Deco Bronze Bowl by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze bowl with amazing patina.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Äkta Brons, Sweden, 1940s.
Excellent condition. Initials 'G.N.' on the front. Stamped 'ÄKTA BRON...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Gutte Eriksen, Denmark. Vase in ceramic, raku technique, flowing lava glaze
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gutte Eriksen, Denmark.
Vase in ceramic, raku technique, flowing lava glaze in blue-gray tones.
Approximately 1960.
Marked.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: 12.8 cm x 9.0 cm.
Gutte Er...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Kaj Franck / BLACK SWAN(UNIQUE PIECE) / Nuutajarvi
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Filigree glass, made in Nuutajarvi in the late 1850s using techniques inspired by Venetian glass.
The technique, which had fallen into disuse, was revived by Kaj Franck in the early ...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
MCM Iron Candle Holder in Box by Dansk Designs
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM Iron candle holder in ox by Dansk Designs, circa 1950s. The piece holds twelve narrow candles and is in good vintage condition. it measures 4.25"D x 1.5"H. #3707
Category
20th Century Danish 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
Scandinavian Modern Asymmetric Hand Built Bowl by Artist Bengt, Berglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern hand built bowl by artist Bengt, Berglund. The asymmetric form are typical for Bengt Berglunds design series with organic shapes produced at Gustavsberg Studio be...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Ander Small Candelabra Brass Ystad Metall Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brass and metal candelabra designed by Gunnar Ander and produced by Ystad-Metall, Sweden, 1950s.
fits 0.45” diameter candles
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Fire Screen Olle Hermansson, Husqvarna Cast Iron the Thunder God Tor
Located in Stockholm, SE
Midcentury Swedish fire screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna made in cast iron. It can both be placed either as a fire screen or a sculpture. The fire ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Ernst Svedbom pewter lions as candleholders made in Sweden 1932
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ernst Svedbom, 1913-2004, Goldsmith AB for Swedish Tenn was a Swedish artist and craftsman active during the first half of the 20th century. He is particularly known for his work in pewter, such as the pewter lions...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Brown Stoneware Vase by Swedish Ceramist Claes Thell, 1983
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, 1983.
Signed Thell '83. Fair condition, it has a chip (pictured).
Clae...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Drip Shaped Yellow Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A ceramic vase with yellow / lightyellow (beige) glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 13 cm (5.2") high and 7.5 cm (3") in diameter and in very good condit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Aluminum Ultima 30 Ashtray by Holger Bäckström & Bo Ljungberg for Beck & Jung
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Modern large two piece aluminum "Ultima 30" ashtray by Swedish designers Holger Bäckström & Bo Ljungberg for Beck & Jung. Made of heavy, solid aluminum. The original design w...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Graphic 1980s Blue, Lilac, White Glazed Vase, Denmark
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish modernist ceramic vase with matte blue glaze over lilac and white glaze in asymmetrical stripes accentuating the organically soft shape. Handmade in Denmark by KN Keramik in t...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Vintage Mid-Century Patinated Bowl or Planter, GAB, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant 1930s bronze decorative bowl or planter from GAB, in a plump form with elborate handles. Oil-patinated in deep nuances of green.
GAB was founded in Stockholm in 1867 and was...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Vicke Lindstrand, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A cream white-glazed earthenware vase, designed by Vicke Lindstrand and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
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
Paul Hoff for Swedish Glass, Three Figures in Art Glass, WWF, 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Paul Hoff for Swedish glass. Three figures in art glass. Cheetah, elephant and orangutan. WWF. 1970s.
The elephant measures: 12 x 10 cm.
In perfect condition.
Stamped.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase by BIE
Located in Skien, NO
Stunning Handcrafted Scandinavian Modern Blue Vase / Urn with Geometric Net Patterns -- 1970s Norwegian Design by Bie Ceramic, Oslo, Norway
This exceptional handcrafted vase embodie...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Designer, Small Candelabra, Silver Plate, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A small silver plate candelabra designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 10.75” H x 8.5” diameter
Holds 1” diameter candles
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid Century Large Bowl in Ceramic by Hanne Schneider, 1988
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful large stoneware bowl by Danish artist Hanne Schneider, 1988.
Great colour plate in this glaze.
Other mentionable ceramic artists from Denmark: Arne Bang, Axel Salto, Co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Ewald Dahlskog – Lovely shaped Turquoise vase - Bo Fajans Sweden 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely turquoise naturally shaped vase designed by Ewald Dahlskog at Bo Fajans, Sweden in the 1930s. The vase is 15 cm (6") high and in excellent condition. It has a lovely glaze.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Skultuna, Sweden. "Lampett" wall-mounted candle holder in brass.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Skultuna, Sweden. "Lampett" wall-mounted candle holder in brass with original box.
Designed by Pierre Forsell in the 1970s.
1970s/80s.
Marked.
In excellent condition with patina.
Hei...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Ture Berglund, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass vase designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansens Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions: 7” H x 8.5” W x 4” D
Diameter of opening: 1.75” W x 1.375” D
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Green Ceramic Vase with handles Eva Jancke-Björk - Bo Fajans 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely green art deco vase in ceramic with lovely handles designed by Eva Jancke-Björk at Bo Fajans in Gefle in the 1940s. The vase is 13.5 cm high and 16.5 cm in diameter. It is i...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with handle and amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Great condition, some small glaze spots.
Incised signature "G.N....
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Holds three 0.75” diameter candles
Overall Dimensions (inches): 3.0"H x 11.5"W x 2.0"D
All items ship from High Point...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Brown Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown ceramic vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 23 cm (9.2") high and 13 cm (5.2") in diameter. It´s in excellent condition except from a minor glazing probl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Arne Bang, Vase, Stoneware, Denmark, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in High Point, NC
A fluted brown-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1930s.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge in a cylinder form. Decorated with a mermaid swooning among flowers and air bubbles. Fish in different sizes on the other side. Lov...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Monumental “Chamotte” Floor Vase by Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
A strikingly sculptural and rare floor vase designed by the renowned Swedish ceramicist Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby in 1957. This piece, model number 2306, is part of the celeb...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Midcentury Modern Glass Vessels by Nanny Still, Finland, 1950s, set of 11
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of eleven amazing glass vessels by Nanny Still. Clean design with beautiful proportions, the simplicity and diluted colors giving them a strong yet tranquil presence. Three of th...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Danish Modern Royal Copenhagen Blanc De Chine Porcelain Bowl 1939 Hans H. Hansen
Located in Miami, FL
Lovely Blanc de Chine Porcelain decorative bowl by Hans Henrik Hansen -1894-1965 - Denmark for Royal Copenhagen. With an Art Deco sensibility, it is unique, ele...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
$340 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Rörstrand, Sweden Three Retro Vases, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rörstrand, Sweden three retro vases, 1960s.
Measures 19.5 cm. (Largest).
Beautiful glaze.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
$288 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Yellow Eggshaped Stoneware Vase Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden 1957
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful egg-shaped stoneware vase with amazing yellow hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1957.
Great conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Kaj Franck for Nuutajärvi Notsjö, Arabia. ‘Sargasso’ art glass bowl with handle.
Located in København, Copenhagen
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Kaj Franck for Nu...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
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
Ingrid Atterberg for Uppsala Ekeby, Large Oval Papyrus Dish in Glazed Stoneware
Located in København, Copenhagen
Ingrid Atterberg for Uppsala Ekeby. Large oval Papyrus dish in glazed stoneware. Mid-20th century.
In very good condition.
Measures: 41 x 24.5 cm.
Stamped.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Green Crystal Glass Apple by Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors, Sweden, 1957
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning crystal glass apple by Ingeborg Lundin, tinted crispy green. The apple is an iconic piece, composed in 1955 and was first presented at H55 where it caused a sensation. The design is the epitome of Lundin’s pure, gracious style.
About Ingeborg Lundin:
Ingeborg Lundin was a Swedish glass artist, whose 1950s and 60s designs are among the most influential of that era. Lundin got her education at Konstfack in Stockholm and started working at Orrefors directly after her graduation in 1947. She stayed at Orrefors until 1971, redefining the art of glass design with her pure, gracious, sometimes ethereal creations. Ingeborg Lundin received the Lunning prize in 1954 and a gold medal at the Milano Triennale in 1957.
Literature: Svenskt glas...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Large Holmegaard White Blue Art Glass Vase, 1980s
By Holmegaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handcrafted mouthblown large round 80s modernist art glass vase by Holmegaard. Dramatic, organic sea blue wavy shapes on milky white base. Excellent, seemingly unused condition.
Den...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Eva Jancke-Björk, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Eva Jancke-Björk and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Whimsical Porcelain Cat by Arabia of Finland
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful ceramic cat in porcelain finish by Arabia of Finland circa 1950s, great condition.
Category
20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
Willy Johansson Scandinavian Art Glass Hadeland Norway NAUTILUS Crystal Ashtray
By Hadeland
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hadeland Norway NAUTILUS Art Glass Crystal Ashtray By Willy Johansson.
HADELAND GLASSWORKS - NAUTILUS series - Design by Willy Johansson Circa 1960s.
G...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Arne Tjomsland 1950s Artic Musk Ox Mid-Century Scandinavian Norway Sculpture Vtg
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare small musk Ox figure/carving. Hand worked Norwegian Pine wood and leather. Burnished makers marks to bottom.
Arne Tjomsland was Norways leading souvenir designer in the 1950s...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of three Porsgrund Norway Saga Porcelain Vases by Eyestein Sandnes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of three Porsgrund Norway Saga Porcelain Vases by Eyestein Sandnes.
dimensions:
3.5r x 3.25h
5r x 4.5h
4.25r x 6h
Beautiful deep blue color. mar...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Olle Alberius for Rörstrand "Kurbits" Centerpiece Bowl, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish Mid-Century Modern handmade and hand-decorated centerpiece bowl in rustic chamotte clay by Swedish designer Olle Alberius (1926-1993). The decorations are inspired by the tra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
One-Of-A-Kind 1960s Swedish Sculptural Folk Art Oak Candelabra
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Remarkably monumental solid oak wood candle holder manufactured by hand in Northern Sweden in the 1960s. This large vintage statement piece has a sculptural appearance with fourteen ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Oak
Inger Persson Bold Graphic Studio Bowl for Rorstrand, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Inger Persson designed this bold graphic ceramic studio bowl in the 1960’s for Rorsrand, Sweden. This piece has a slightly squared shape, with a dark brown to black hand painted band...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Large Saxbo Vase by Eva Staehr Nielsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Saxbo vase by Eva Staehr Nielsen
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$1,800 Sale Price
52% Off
Elegant Candle Chandelier Hand-forged with 6 arms candles and glass, Sweden
Located in Antwerp, BE
An elegant chandelier hand-forged chandelier with 6 arms for 6 candles and glass, designed by Swedish artist Erik Höglund for Boda. Light-reflecting glass medallions hang in each arm...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
Iittala Ultima Thule 56oz Serving Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Tapio Wirkkala was considered the pioneer of modern Finnish industrial art. Internationally recognized for his glass designs, Wirkkala’s greatest inspiration always came from his native Finland. Wirkkala defied the rules of glassblowing with his iconic Ultima Thule...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Gertrud Lönegren, Bowl, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and black-glazed stoneware bowl designed by Gertrud Lönegren and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 1.5" Height x 4.24" Diameter
All item...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Danish Designer, Vase, Brown Glazed Stoneware, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown glazed stoneware vase designed and produced in Denmark, 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Bruno Karlsson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Bruno Karlsson and produced by Ego Stengods, Sweden, c. 1970s
Category
1970s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Vase with Lid, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Royal Copenhagen
Lovely Royal Copenhagen porcelain vase, terra cotta and grey crackle glaze with gold trim and decorated lid. With marks on base, Denmark, 1950s
Measures: 9 height x ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Cast iron relief by Anna Petrus for Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, ca 1925
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking relief by Anna Petrus, made from cast iron. Beautiful motif of grapes on a vine.
Anna Petrus was a Swedish sculptor, industrial designer and dancer with a unique, powerful ...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions: 7.875” H x 4.75” diameter
Diameter of opening: 2.75”
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge in a round form. Decorated with a graphic zigzag pattern. Lovely attention to detail.
“Argenta” was introduced at the Stockholm exhi...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A fluted beige and green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
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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