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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Period: Mid-20th Century
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Beautiful Glass Holmegaard Collection
By Holmegaard
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Holmegaard set, one vase and four ashtrays or dishes.
Measures: Vase is 4.25" by 7.50"
Blue ashtray is 4" by 5"
Dark ashtray is 6.25" by 4.50"
Dark ashtray is 7.50"by 4...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors. Pair of art glass candle holders in crystal glass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors, Sweden.
A pair of art glass candle holders in crystal glass.
1960s/70s.
Labeled.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: D 8.0 cm x H 6.0 cm.
Candle diameter:...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
A Classic Blue "Aro" ceramic bowl by Gunnar Nylund, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Classic elegant "Aro" ceramic bowl by Gunnar Nylund. Shades in blue and brown glaze. Made for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Inscribed with artist signature and Rorstand studio mark. E...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Four Crystal Candlesticks by Goran Warff for Kosta Boda
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous set of four crystal candlesticks by Goran Warff for Kosta Boda, circa 1970s. The candlesticks are 11", 9", 9" and 7.25" high and 3....
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Large Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Excellent condition. Incised signature "NYLUND" and makers mark "...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Three Scandinavian Modern Decorative Pewter Seals from the 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Three Scandinavian Modern decorative pewter seals from the 1930s exude a timeless charm, often used for letters or documents, feature intricate motifs that evoke a sense of grace and...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter, Brass
Jørgen Mogensen for Royal Copenhagen, Stoneware Bowl with Bird Motifs
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jørgen Mogensen for Royal Copenhagen, stoneware bowl with bird motifs.
Sung glaze.
Marked.
First factory quality.
Dimensions: D 25.0 x H 5.5 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Brown Stoneware Vase by Swedish Ceramist Claes Thell, 1970
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, 1970.
Excellent condition. Signed Thell '70.
Claes Thell is a Swedish ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Brown Stoneware Vase by Swedish Ceramist Claes Thell, 1969
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, 1969.
Excellent condition. Signed Thell '69.
Claes Thell is a Swedish ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
"Pokaali" Goblet by Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi Notsjö, Finland, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Glass “Pokaali” goblet by Kaj Franck. Vibrant blue glass bowl with a white base.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950
Located in Stockholm, SE
Miniature stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane with an angular plump body contrasted with a straight, slender nozzle. Beautiful greyish blue glaze.
Carl-Harry Stålhane was one of...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Unique Large Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and unique stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Excellent condition. Incised signature "NYLUND" and makers mark "R" ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Guldsurrea Series Stoneware Bowl by Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Guldsurrea Series stoneware bowl in white glaze with hand decorated gold stripes. Designed by Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg, Sweden circa late 1940’s early 1950’s.
Diameter 9.5” Height 3”.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Stig Johnsson 1960s Swedish Wooden Three Arm Candelabra
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large Swedish midcentury modern solid pine wood candelabra. Designed by Stig Johnsson and manufactured in the 1960s by Smålandsslöjd in the small Swedish...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Set of 3 Porcelain Crown Window Bowls by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1933.
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of three beautiful porcelain crown window bowls.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1933.
Excellent condition. First sorting. Stamped 'Rörstrand' and 'Sweden'....
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Otto Brauer for Holmegaard, Large Bottle in Green Art Glass with Green Ball
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Otto Brauer for Holmegaard.
Large vase / bottle in green art glass with green ball, 1960s.
Measures: 43 x 15 cm (incl. Ball).
In perfect condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Vase by Gunnar Nylund
Located in Long Island City, NY
Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rostrand, Sweden, Circa 1950th.
Signed.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Arabia, Finland, Vase in Glazed Porcelain, 1940s/50s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arabia, Finland. Vase in glazed porcelain.
Beautiful glaze in deep blue shades.
1940s / 50s.
Measures: 19 x 9.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Unique Brown Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with relief pattern and amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Great condition.
Incised signature "G.N." and Rörstrands ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Carl Harry Ståhlane for Rörstrand Ateljé, Sweden. Large ceramic bowl.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl Harry Ståhlane for Rörstrand Ateljé, Sweden.
Large ceramic bowl.
Glaze in green-brown shades.
Approx. 1960.
Marked.
Perfect condition.
Second factory quality.
Dimensions: D 23.0...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Kaj Franck Origami Tray for Arabia
Located in New York, NY
Geometric ceramic tray designed by Kaj Franck for Arabia. No damage, clean and original.
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Sven Jonson for Gustavsberg. "Lagun" vase in glazed stoneware.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sven Jonson for Gustavsberg.
"Lagun" vase in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in blue tones.
From the 1960s/1970s.
In perfect condition.
Marked.
Dimensions: Height 17.5 cm x Diamet...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Carl Harry Stålhane, Rorstrand 1943, Hand Painted Bowl with Two Faces
Located in New York, NY
Carl-Harry Stålhane hand decorated stoneware bowl designed at Rorstrand, Sweden. The bowl depicts the faces of two women one of which is reclining. Signed and dated (1943) on the bot...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen. Modernist jar in stoneware.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen, Bornholm
Modernist jar in stoneware.
Motif of a leaping hare.
Circa 1960s.
Model 6426.
Marked.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: Diameter 16.0 cm. ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Brown Stoneware Vase by Yngve Blixt, Höganäs, Sweden, 1974
By Yngve Blixt
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing 'leopard' glaze.
Made by Yngve Blixt, in his studio in Höganäs, Sweden, 1974.
Excellent condition. Incised Yngve Blixt, Höganäs.
Yngve Blix...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and beautiful stoneware vase with two small handles and amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Excellent condition.
Incised signature "NYLU...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Set of miniature vases by Sven Bolin
Located in Malibu, CA
Collection of nine mini vases by Sven Bolin for Höganäs. Sweden circa 1950's. Signed. Sizes range from approximately 1 -1.5" dia x .75 - 3.25" high
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Pair of Brown Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of beautiful stoneware vases with identical relief pattern and amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Great condition.
Incised signature "G...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Baca Vase by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen
Located in Malibu, CA
Baca Vase by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen. Fajance Series. Denmark circa 1960's. Signed.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Dish Designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dish designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland, 1950s.
Laminated birch.
Signed.
Dimensions:
W: 19.4 cm/ 7 2/3"
L: 36.7 cm/ 14 1/2"
Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) can be described as one of the icons of Finnish design and a symbol of the international success of post-war Finnish design. Tapio Wirkkala studied sculpture at the Helsinki Central School of Industrial Design from 1933 until 1936, but he was also a self-studied artist in many areas, including glass design. His success as a glass artist began in 1946 when he designed one of his most famous works, the Kantarelli vase, for Iittala. Wirkkala gained worldwide success in 1951 at the Milan Triennial, where he received three Grand Prix awards: for the exhibition architecture, glass design and wooden sculptures. Tapio Wirkkala felt a deep relationship with nature and his absolute favourite spot was located in Finland's deepest forests. From the beautiful landscape, Tapio Wirkkala could find inspiration for his works, often characterised by organic shapes. Leaves, birds, ice and water are recurring themes in his design.
Tapio Wirkkala was also a furniture designer and a sculptor. He started his career as a sculptor in the 1930s but abandoned the traditional sculpture in the post-war years – in the early 1950s, alongside with other works, he started to develop an entirely new relationship with sculpture and a new technique to be used. The result was a series of unique plywood sculptures which combined form and movement in the vibrant, densely lineated surface of plywood. Wirkkala’s sculptures represented exceptional abstractism and gave Finnish sculpture...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch
Pair of Candleholders by Carl F. Christiansen
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceedingly rare pair of silver plated three-arm candleholders by Carl F. Christiansen, master of Goldsmith between 1943-1963.
-Good vintage condition
-1960s
-Midcentury, Sca...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Full Set of White 'Surrea' Bowls by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
Three stunning 'Surrea' stoneware bowls with 'Carrara' glaze.
Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s.
Excellent condition.
Stamped 'Gustavsberg'.
This is a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand from Kosta, Sweden
Located in Goteborg, SE
Handcrafted glass vase by Vicke Lindstrand, made during the 1950s at Kosta Glasbruk.
Signed Kosta LH 5864.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Set of Three Paavo Tynell Candel Holders circa 1960, Nickel Brass
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
After retirement, Paavo Tynell continued to conduct his own project and design by making those candelabres by himself in the late 60's. He produced a small collection of those in nic...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Ewald Dahlskog green apple glazed vase, Bo Fajans, Sweden 1940
Located in New York, NY
Artist Ewald Dahlskog’s large ribbed body vase finished with a green apple glazed, created for Bo Fajans, Sweden circa 1940.
Height: 10.5“ Diameter: 11”
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1965
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden.
Excellent condition. Incised signatur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Upsala-Ekeby / Karlskrona, Ceramic Vase, Navy Blue Glaze with Gold Decoration
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Upsala-Ekeby / Karlskrona. Ceramic Vase, navy blue glaze with gold decoration at the bottom.
Clamshell shaped.
Stamped. Sweden 1960's.
In perfect condition.
Measures 29 cm. x 10...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Göte Augustsson for Ruda, Two Vases in Blue Mouth Blown Art Glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Göte Augustsson (1917-2004) for Ruda. Two vases in blue mouth-blown art glass.
Swedish design, 1960s.
Largest measures: 22 x 9.5 cm.
In excellent condit...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cool stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane in a strict form. Dense black hare’s fur glaze.
Carl-Harry Stålhane was one of the stars among Swedish ceramic artists during the 1950s,...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Annelise and Per Linnemann-Schmidt for Palshus. Large and rare ceramic bowl.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Annelise and Per Linnemann-Schmidt for Palshus, Denmark.
Large and rare unique ceramic bowl with green and blue glaze.
1960/70s.
Signed.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: W 26.0 cm x D ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Erik Mornils Ceramic Vase - Nittsjö, Sweden - Art Deco 1930's
Located in Stockholm, SE
For those who appreciate timeless design and top-tier craftsmanship, we present this exquisite Erik Mornils vase.
Known for his minimalist and sculptural approach, Mornils has creat...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Mid-century Modern Scandinavian Swedish Transparent Glass Vase, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This transparent vase was made by the Swedish glassworks during the 1960s. A vase made of high-quality glass, with a deep bottom and a long, slender neck. It has a minimal rare form ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Swedish Gouged Pine Wood Vide-Poche, circa 1960
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Swedish gouged pine wood vide poche. The object is in really nice condition and has nice gouged details on its inside. The vide poche has been produced during the 60's in Sweden and ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Thorkild Olsen for Royal Copenhagen. Porcelain vase in modern design
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Thorkild Olsen (1890 - 1973) for Royal Copenhagen.
Porcelain vase in modernist design.
1942.
Model 4060.
Marked.
First factory quality.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: H 18.8 cm ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Nanny Still for Riihimäen Lasi, Finland. Vase/bottle in turquoise art glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nanny Still (1926-2009) for Riihimäen Lasi, Finland.
Vase/bottle in turquoise mouth-blown art glass.
1960s.
Perfect condition.
Signed.
Dimensions: H 33.5 cm x D 6.0 cm.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Otto Brauer for Holmegaard, Four Large Bottles in Mouth-Blown Art Glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Otto Brauer for Holmegaard.
Four large vases / bottles in mouth-blown art glass with balls.
Mid-20th century.
Largest measures: 38.5 x 12 cm (incl. Ball).
In excellent condition.
S...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Kosta Boda vase
By Kosta Boda
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Vase in art glass.
Made by Kosta Boda.
Signed.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Patinated Bronze Swedish Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
Patinated Bronze vase by Nyköping's Ciselör workshop. Sweden, Circa 1940th.
Marked by manufacturer. Small engraving on one side.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Ceramic Bowl in Blue and Brown Glaze
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) for Rörstrand, ceramic bowl in shades of blue and brown.
In excellent condition.
Second factory quality.
Marked.
Dimensions: H 9.0 x D 13.5 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Ander Candlestick Produced by Ystad Metall in Sweden
By Gunnar Ander
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of candlesticks designed by Gunnar Ander. Produced by Ystad Metall in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Modernist Auböck Style Brutalist brass and leather Candleholder, Austria 1950s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
candleholder element
Origin:
Austria
Material:
brass and leather
Decade:
1950s
This original vintage candleholder, was designed and produced in the 1950s in Aus...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Large Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Floor Vase by Ulla Winblad, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Unique piece of Scandinavian Modern design made by artist Ulla Winblad at "Alingsås Keramik" in Sweden in the 1960s. Handmade and hand decorated stoneware in chalk white glaze by Win...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Vase "Bari" Sven Erik Skawonius, Sweden, 1950s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful vase "Bari" in light celadon green glaze with relief decoration, designed by
Sven Erik Skawonius for Upsala-Ekeby Karlskrona, ca 1950's.
Sign...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Paavo Tynell Massive Candelabre, Nickel Brass, circa 1960
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
After retirement, Paavo Tynell continued to conduct his own project and design by making those candelabre by himself in the late 60's. He produced a small collection of those in nick...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1950s Modernist Gray Striped Vases
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare set of two Scandinavian modern smooth porcelain vases by acclaimed designer Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand and Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden. Light gray glaze with dark gray stripes...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Modernist Kranit Bowl in Black Steel and Red Enamel, by Herbert Krenchel
Located in Downingtown, PA
Modernist Kranit Bowl in Black Steel and Red Enamel,
by Herbert Krenchel for Torben Ørskov & Co.,
Enameled Steel,
Designed 1953
This 1950-60s Moderist bowl, the 'Krenit' bowl, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Cut Steel
Danish Modern Ceramic Vase by Per Linnemann-Schmidt for Palshus, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Ceramic Vase by Per Linnemann-Schmidt for Palshus, 1960s.
Torpedo shaped ceramic vase with hares fur glaze in green/sage by Palshus, Denmark.
Palshus was established by...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Nils Kähler for Kähler. Cylindrical ceramic vase. Azure glaze. 1960s/70s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nils Kähler for Kähler.
Cylindrical ceramic vase.
Azure glaze.
1960s/70s.
Perfect condition.
Signed.
Dimensions: Height 18.0 cm. x Diameter 10.0 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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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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