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 Art Glass Crystal Bird Paperweight by FM Konstglas 1970s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Scandinavian modern full lead crystal bird figure sculpture ornament was made by Fare Marcolin for FM Konstglas Crystal Bird of Ronneby Sweden circa 1970s.
Vintage Ronneby FM Konstglas Ronneby Sweden Studio Crystal Art Glass Bird Paperweight.
Handmade Swedish crystal art glass figure in the form of a bird made by the Swedish Studio FM Art Crystal Studio Line Konstglas of Ronneby.
Exceptional minimalist Danish Scandinavian art crystal sculpture, timelessly Modern yet luxurious in style and brings with it an elevated yet glamorous simplicity.
Dimensions:
H: approximately 6.5 inches
W: 4 inches at widest point
D: 3-1/4 inches
Condition: The crystal clear art glass paperweight is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or damage apart from a few very light wear scratches to the flat polished base. The figure still has the original foil label attached. Which read: Genuine hand made FM Art Crystal Studio Line Ronneby Sweden, Full Lead Crystal.
The base of this item is signed etched with "FM, Ronneby, Sweden, R 3" and numbered.
Made by FM Konstglas (which later became Marcolin Art Crystal) of Ronneby, Sweden.
About:
Färe-Marcolin Konstglas, Ronneby (1961-1991) Josef Marcolin (b.1933 - d. 2015) and Benito Marcolin (b.1936) learned their art glass skill and techniques in Murano, Venice before moving to Sweden in 1954 to work at the Glimma glassworks. They would move to Reijmyre glassworks in 1956 before starting their own company, FM Konstglas around 1961. Several of their designs can be seen in both Reijmyre and FM Konstglas. FM stands for Färe-Marcolin, a combination of the brothers' surname and the maiden name of Josef's wife, Inga-Lill Färe. Inga-Lill's father Bror Färe was a businessman, and it is thought that he helped to fund the company, which would explain the inclusion of his surname in the company name.
The original glassworks was based in Eneryda and hence any glass produced while at Eneryda bore labels with 'FM Konstglas, Eneryda'. The glassworks would move to Ronneby in 1961 and the labels were subsequently changed to 'FM Konstglas, Ronneby' or 'FM Konstglas, Ronneby, Sweden'. FM Konstglas / Marcolin pieces began as mainly glass figurines, with a unique blended style and techniques of Swedish and Murano art glass. They also produced other glassware such as vases, bowls, and perfume bottles, using traditional Murano techniques such as Millefiori, Sommerso, Sfumato, and Zanfirico. FM Konstglas pieces without labels are often mistaken for Murano glass.
The company changed its name to FM Marcolin Art Crystal in 1983 and changed again to Marcolin Art Crystal around 1988. The Swedish factory closed in 1991 and production was moved to Sardinia, Italy with the intention of producing the same products with Sardinia Crystal...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Stoneware Miniature vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Collection of 15 miniature stoneware vases by Carl-Harry Stålhane, in delightful plump and streamlined forms. Glazed in earthy tones in blue, green, yellow, rust and brown, organic p...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Greta Runeborg, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and brown-semi-glazed and incised earthenware vase designed by Greta Runeborg and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions: 9.875” H x 6.5” diameter
Diameter of...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Anna-Lisa Thomson, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and brown-glazed earthenware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Bertil Vallien for Rörstrand Rainbow Porcelain Cylinder Vase, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Cylinder shaped shiny white porcelain vase from the Rainbow series designed by Bertil Vallien for Rörstrand in the 1980s. Swirling pastel lines on two sides in mint, rose, red, light...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Swedish Trough dated 28th of September 1881
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Trough dated 28th of September 1881
With owner marks and date on the side. Probably made as wedding gift.
Made out of birch wood.
Heigth: 8 cm...
Category
1880s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch
Per Lütken for Holmegaard Duckling Vase, Scandinavian Modern Art Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Scandinavian Modern vase was designed by Per Lütken for Holmegaard as a part of Duckling series of vases. The vase is hand blown in smoky grey glass and signed and dated on ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Otto Brauer for Holmegaard. Large bottle in yellow art glass with yellow ball
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Otto Brauer for Holmegaard.
Large vase / bottle in yellow art glass with yellow ball. 1960s.
Measures: 42.5 x 15 cm (incl. Ball).
In excellent condition.
Label.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$880 Sale Price
20% Off
Ture Berglund, Bottle, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass bottle designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansens Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Knabstrup Ceramic Vase with Glaze in Shades of Blue and Grey, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Knabstrup ceramic vase with glaze in shades of blue and grey.
1960s.
Measuring: 21.5 x 10.8 cm.
In excellent condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$608 Sale Price
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Gunnar Nylund Ceramic Vase Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceramic vase designed by Gunnar Nylund. Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Amber Scandinavian Modern Glass Vases by Erik Höglund for Boda, SWE 60s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of amber colored glass vases designed by Erik Höglund for Boda, Sweden 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Carl Frederik Christiansen Silver Plate Candle Holders Denmark Danish Modern Set
Located in San Diego, CA
Carl Frederik Christiansen silver plate pair of candle holders, Denmark 1960's. Beautiful elegant and rare nice condition stamped.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Glass Contrast Vase from Kosta Boda
By Kosta Boda
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This glass vase from the Contrast Vase series was designed by Anna Ehrner for the Swedish glassworks Kosta Boda during the 1980s. The vase is made of high quality thick and heavy gla...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$647 Sale Price
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Swedish Mid Century Ceramic Vase by Arthur Andersson for Wallåkra Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish mid century striped cylinder vase in brown, green and yellow glaze by Arthur Andersson for Wallåkra Sweden, 1940s. In good original condition and signed by the artist.
...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Danish Mid-century Modern Steel and Brass Menorah
Located in Downingtown, PA
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Steel and Brass Menorah or Candlestick,
Danish Mid-century Modern
1960s.
The Sorenesen-designed steel and brass Menorah is raised on four raised feet form...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Steel
Swedish Modern Vase from Birka Metall, circa 1930s-40s
Located in Örebro, SE
Swedish Modern vase in metal from Birka Metall, ca 1930-1940s.
Signed with makers mark.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and ...
Category
1930s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Blue Glazed Stoneware Vase, Søholm Stentøj, 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Handcrafted in the mid-20th century, this exquisite stoneware vase bear the distinctive mark of Søholm Stentøj. Produced by the renowned Danish company Soholm Stentoj on the pictures...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Gustavsberg, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-glazed stoneware vase produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Michael Bang for Holmegaard. Oil and Vinegar Containers in Art Glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Michael Bang for Holmegaard.
Oil and vinegar containers in orange and white art glass.
1960s.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: D 5.5 x ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$224 Sale Price / set
20% Off
2 Pc Mid Century Art Glass Nanny Still Pompadour Tamara Aladin Riihimaen Lasi Oy
Located in New York, NY
Nice lot of two pieces of Scandinavian art glass - one by Nanny Still Pompadour Vase, one attributed to Tamara Aladin. Both are in excellent original co...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Nittsjö, Candle Stock, Red-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A red semi-glazed earthenware candle stick holder by Nittsjö, produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1965
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware bowl with amazing hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1965.
Great condition. A dark spot in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Swedish Mid Century Ceramic "Rubus" Bowls by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Swedish mid century ceramic / stoneware "Rubus" bowls by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s. In good matching and original condition and signed by the artist.
D...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Large danish Stoneware Bowl by Palshus Denmark, Per & Annelise Linnemann-Schmidt
Located in Vorst, BE
Large stoneware vide-poche or centerpiece, 12.2" diameter. Quite rare in this dimension.
It comes in blue tones from light to royal blue with a thick glaze...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Swedish Designer, Sizeable Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green and brown-glazed incised vase designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Jerk Werkmäster, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase, designed by Jerk Werkmäster and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Gusums Bruk Attribution, Candelabra, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass candelabra attributed to Gusums Bruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Hold 0.75” diameter candles
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Hilkka-Liisa Ahola for Arabia, Bowl in Glazed Ceramics, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hilkka-Liisa Ahola (1920-2009) for Arabia.
Bowl in glazed ceramics with hand-painted flowers. Finnish design, 1960s.
Measures: 14 x 5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Signed.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$400 Sale Price
20% Off
Ewald Dahlskog, Beige Vase, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful beige vase designed by Ewald Dahlskog at Bo Fajans in Gefle in the 1930s. The vase is 15,5 cm high. and it is in very good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson, Uppsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1937
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large earthenware vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson in an ample form with a striped pattern. Striking warm yellow glaze with green nuances.
The vase is part of the “Expo” series, created fo...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Full Crystal Photo Frame from Lindshammar Sweden, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
An ovale picture frame made from clear partially textured full crystal. Designed at and manufactured by Lindshammar in Sweden. The removable stickers to its front reads: Full crystal...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
$217 Sale Price
25% Off
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed fluted earthenware vase, designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Marianne Westman, Vase, Grey-Glazed Firesand, Rörstand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A vase in a grey glazed firesand, designed by Marianne Westman, produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1965. With signature to underside.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Tyra Lundgren, sculpture in stoneware, Sweden 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A unique, partially glazed stoneware sculpture by Tyra Lundgren (Swe 1897-1979). One of the most versetile artist of the 20th Century, she is most known for her ceramics for Gustavsb...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Rolf Palm, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable matte yellow-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Rolf Palm, Mölle, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Large Danish Eslau Ceramic Baby Blue Centerpiece, 1987
By Eslau
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade Danish modern round centerpiece with light sky blue glaze and large stylized organic caramel colored decorations in a circle. Manufactured by Eslau in 1987. Signed and dated...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Gertrud Lönegren, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A white-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gertrud Lönegren and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Jette Hellerøe Abstract Stoneware Vase for. Axella Design 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 abstr...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
$244 Sale Price
25% Off
Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A small brass and black-painted metal candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Holds .4” diameter candles.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Unique Collection of Stoneware Vases by Ole Bjørn Krüger, Own Studio, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
3 Stunning handmade stoneware vases by Danish artist Ole Bjørn Krüger (1922-2007) in his own workshop in the 1960s. Beautiful organic shape and thick green glazing. Krüger was known ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Ander, Swedish designer. Pair of cast iron candlesticks. 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gunnar Ander, Swedish designer.
A pair of cast iron candlesticks.
Handmade. Pendant in the shape of hearts.
Stamped Made in Sweden.
The 1960s.
In great condition.
Dimensions: H 40.0...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
$640 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Valdemar Petersen, Vase, Brown Glazed Stoneware, Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown glazed stoneware vase designed by Valdemar Petersen and produced by Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark, 1950s.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Candlestick early 19th century
Located in Farsta, SE
Large Swedish Candlestick, early 19th century
Parts from yarn swifters, called "nyst krona," with brass candlestick holders from the same period.
Makes me...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch
Inger Persson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An orange-glazed stoneware vase designed by Inger Persson and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Rörstrand, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A green and yellow-glazed stoneware vase, designed and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Nittsjö, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda Sweden - Headman Blue
Located in Delft, NL
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda - Headman Blue
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
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...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$788 Sale Price
40% Off
Blue Ceramic Bowl Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Vintage Midcentury
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely unique blue bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 11.5 cm (4.6") in diameter. It is in excellent condition except fr...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Glass "Flora" Jug & Bowl by Oiva Toikka for Nuutajarvi, Finland
Located in London, GB
Midcentury jug and bowl in clear glass from the "Flora" series by Oiva Toikka. Designed 1966 for Nuutajärvi of Finland.
The Flora series comprised a range of glassware, moulded fr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Ewald Dahlskog Tall Blue Scandinavian Modern Vase for Bo Fajans
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Art Deco vase by artist Ewald Dahlskog in a saturated blue glaze, produced at Bo Fajans.
Dimension range 19" high, 8" diameter.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Oak Desk Office Organizer with Shelves
Located in New York, NY
A Danish modern, Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern style, blonde oak wood desk, office, library, etc., organizer with book space and paper/mail/letter tray holder shelf areas, by Pedersen & Hansen, circa late-20th century, Denmark. Three (3) horizontal and three (3) vertical storage...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Danish Modern Ceramic Troll Vases by Johannes Pedersen & Gustav Ottesen, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ceramic vases with grey/brown/green'ish glaze and decorated with Bornholm trolls Designed and manufactured during the 1970s by Johgus on the Island of Bornholm in Denmark. Both signe...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$317 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Arthur Percy, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
By Arthur Percy
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Arthur Percy and produced by Gefle, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Folk Art Very Large Organic Burl Curly Dark Grain Birch Bowl, circa 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This burl made in Sweden 1960s with precision handcraft gives a nice edition to any living room with intention to give an organic simple, but jet complex look. The signs of the wood structure and life are clearly visible. The burl is made from the exclusive dark curly birch...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch
Large Vase in Stoneware, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsbergs Studio
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large vase in a multicolored Brown/black/blue color designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg. It is 21 cm high and in very good condition.
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Staved Teak Bowl by the Danish designer Jens Harald Quistgaard
Located in Goteborg, SE
Staved bowl in massive teak by Jens Harald Quistgaard. Quistgaard designed the bowl for his own company Dansk Designs and was inspired by traditional Scand...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Gunnar Ander, Candelabra, Metal and Brass, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Ander
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and brass candelabra designed and produced by Gunnar Ander, Sweden, 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
A trio Glass Vases Rainbow Handmade and Signed by Bertil Vallien for Boda Sweden
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A fantastic pair of glass vases handmade and signed by talented Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda, Sweden. These vases are simple but so beautiful, simple yet very sophisticated and they...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$369 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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