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
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.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Organic Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Bowl by Carl Harry Stålhane for Designhuset
Located in Miami, FL
Jorden or Earth by Carl Harry Stålhane for Designhuset. With an abstract design in shades of brown with a textured center over a creamy glaze and the outside with a partial glazing of a gun metal charcoal over a red-brown brick glaze. Named Jorden or Earth it is fully signed Carl Harry Stalhane...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Vase, Arabia, Finland 1932-49
By Arabia
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern Vase, Arabia, Finland 1932-49.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Signed with makers mark.
Please notice that there might be s...
Category
20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Jar In Glazed Ceramic, Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg -1925
Located in Örebro, SE
Very rare and early jar in glazed ceramic, Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg -1925.
Each side decorated with a number 1 9 2 5.
Signed with makers mark.
Good vintage condition, wear and pati...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Höganas Keramik, Bowl, Glazed Stoneware, Höganäs, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown, beige, and orange stoneware decorative dish / vide-poche / bowl designed and produced by Höganäs Keramik, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
An incised green-glazed earthenware vase, designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Three Ceramic Vessels by Hermann Bongard for Figgjo Flint, Norway, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two vases and one oil lamp from the same series designed by Hermann Bongard for Figgjo Flint, Norway 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Rio vase, 1970’s
By Kjell Engman
Located in Delft, NL
Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Rio vase, 1970’s
Dimensions: 24cm H, 23cm W, 9cm D
Condition: mint
Period: 1970’s
Designer: Kjell Engman
Producer: Kosta Boda
Material: Glass
Origin...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
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
$288 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
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
Concretist Sculpture by Lars Erik Falk, Sweden, 1980
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking sculpture by Lars Erik Falk, made from metal strands tilted at Falk’s signature 73 degrees. Painted red, blue, black, one side unpainted metal. Great play with colors and angles.
Lars Erik Falk (1922-1918) was one of Sweden’s foremost constructivists. He was a painter and sculptor, represented with several public works...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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
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
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
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
Erik Höglund Vrigstad Glass "Puzzle Vases", Set of Seven.
By Erik Höglund
Located in Skanninge, SE
Wonderful set of seven modernist so called Puzzle Vases in glass designed 1986 by famous Swedish glassmaker Erik Höglund (1932-1998).
You can set up these vases in so many different...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
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
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...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
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
Mogens Koch Oregon Pine Frame for Rud, Rasmussen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mogens Koch Oregon pine and glass frame made by Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers, c. 1960. Label from here.
Original, untouched condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Pine
Biomorphic Hand Blown Glass Bowl "Selandia" by Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A very attractive biomorphic hand blown glass bowl by Per Lutken for Holmegaard, circa 1960s. The piece entitled, "Selandia", has an abstract curved rim and a convex center in a ligh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$220 Sale Price
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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
Midcentury Pewter Tray by Firma Svenskt Tenn 1953
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Örebro, SE
Midcentury pewter tray with beautiful detail from Firma Svenskt Tenn -1953.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
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
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
Modernist Sculptural Brutalist Brass Candleholder, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Sculptural candle holder
Origin:
Germany
Material:
Solid brass
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage candleholder, was produced in the 1970...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
Scandinavian Modern Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Scandinavian modern glass vase by Vicke Lindstrand, 1950s.
A modern handblown Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Sweden tall clear vase with a black underlay...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
$791 Sale Price
40% Off
Danish Modern Rare Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio Faience Leaf Bowl
Located in San Diego, CA
Stig Lindberg studio ceramic bowl
Sweden, 1950s
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg
Glazed ceramic
Signed to underneath very rare piece nice large size sold AS/IS with top repair as shown.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$620 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala-Ekeby. Ceramic dish with fish and starfish
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden.
Hand-glazed ceramic dish featuring fish and starfish motifs.
Approximately from the 1960s.
In perfect condition.
Signed by the artist.
Dim...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$352 Sale Price
20% 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
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
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
Wilhelm Kåge, stoneware bowl model Våga / Wave, Gustavsberg. Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Decorative stoneware bowl, model Våga / Wave, designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Scandinavian Modern 1950s.
This bowl is a part of a series with different sizes and shapes,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
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
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
Vintage Narrow Stem Vase, Scandinavian, Decorative Glass, Posy Sleeve, C.1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage narrow stem vase. A Scandinavian, decorative glass posy sleeve with apothecary taste, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.
Rich colour with an aesthetic red...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
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
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
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
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
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
Scandinavian Modern Vase, Most Possibly by Ryds Glasbruk ca 1960's
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern vase, most possibly from Ryds Glasbruk, ca 1960's.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Scratches.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
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
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
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.