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
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
A pewter vase by Edvin Ollers (1888–1959).
By Edvin Ollers
Located in Long Island City, NY
Cylinder shaped vase in pewter with decorative grooved heel and brass band decor. Designed by Edvin Ollers (1888–1959). Stamped OLLERS, S&O Schreuder & Olsson, CAST TIN and year sta...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Hand held mirror - Sweden - Swedish Grace - 1920-1930s Brass & Glass
Located in Stockholm, SE
A hand mirror in brass designed in Sweden but not marked, it is in a beautiful Swedish Grace style from the 1920-1930´s. It is 29 cm (11.6") long and in excellent condition except fr...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Baca Vase Abstract Decor Danish Ceramic 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
This is one of the more rare to find vases from the Royal Copenhagen "Baca " series by Nils Thorsson. This vase was designed in the 1960s and manufactured in the period 1969-1974.
The vase features an abstract decor...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Erik Hoglund Hand Forged Iron Candlabra with Boda Art Glass pendants
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Erik Hoglund Hand Wrought 5 Candle and Kosta Boda Art Glass Candelabra. Beautiful Scale and Size! Measures just under 24" tall. Iron work is very nice and all original! Glass is...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
Preben Brandt Larsen, Vase, Cream Glazed Stoneware, Fejø, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A cream glazed stoneware designed and produced by Preben Brandt Larsen, Fejø, Denmark, 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Beautiful Turned Birch Wood Bowl from Bohuslän, Sweden ca 1750
Located in Farsta, SE
Beautiful Turned Birch Wood Bowl
from Bohuslän, Sweden ca 1750
Great patina and a timeless shape.
Height: 9.5 cm/3.7 inch
Diameter: 23 cm/9 inch
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch
Nils Kähler, Kähler. Two ceramic bowls. Partially unglazed with turquoise glaze
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nils Kähler (1906-1979) for Kähler.
Two ceramic bowls. Partially unglazed with turquoise glaze.
Hand-glazed.
Approximately 1970.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Large: Diameter 14.5 c...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$160 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Large Scandinavian Modern Ceramics Table Lamp 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 earthenware in colored glazing by Win...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Jerk Werkmäster, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An incised yellow-glazed vase designed by Jerk Werkmäster and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c.1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 3.75"H x 4.5"W x 4.5"D
All items ship from High Poi...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda Volcano vase
Located in Delft, NL
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda Volcano vase
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Danish Modern Solid Teak & Purple Glass Rare Candle Holder Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and very rare solid teak base with beautiful elegant pine shaped glass in a purple color , circa 1950's stamped Denmark , excellent condition with a small hair line crack o...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Teak
Dantorp 1960's Danish Modern Solid Brass Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Danish modern heavy brass candelabra with three candle holders crafted by Dantorp, Denmark, c. 1960's.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$800 Sale Price
33% Off
Börne Augustsson, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic blown glass vase designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian modern stoneware pike by Sven Wejsfelt, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1980s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great stoneware sculpture designed by Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg, Sweden, during the 1980s.
This pike belongs of the designers series 'Stim'.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Anna-Lisa Thomson, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and green-glazed earthenware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Mark to body likely production-related.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Pierre Forssell Brass Candleholders Made by hand in Skultuna Sweden. Brancusi
Located in Forest, BE
This series of candleholders was hand crafted in the 1970's at the Skultuna factory next to the studio were Pierre Forssell was working with he's assistant. The candleholder is made ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Aeroplan Plywood Leaf Dish by Tapio Wirkkala Made in Finland c 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Iconic laminated wood aeroplan leaf dish by recognized master of the genre, Tapio Wirkkala. Made in Finland by Soinne et Kni Oy, circa 1950's. This example is in very good, origina...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch, Teak
Gunnar Nylund Blue Brown Mid Century Ceramic Vases for Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set of seven Swedish mid century stoneware / ceramic vases and bowls in blue brown hare fur glaze by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s. In good original and matching con...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Mid Century Danish Modern Enamel Ratten Sculptural Candlestick Holders
Located in Troy, MI
Rare enamel and rattan candlestick holders by Laurids Lonborg
Denmark 1960s
Red and yellow enameled steel folded into an hourglass form with rattan wrapped center
Yellow candle holder...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Vintage Hand Signed White 3030 Iittala Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in Krefeld, DE
Hand signed Alvar Aalto vase 3030 Savoy for Iittala made in Finland. Nice vintage condition with some scratches at the base and small chips at th...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$651 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Paul Kedelv for Flygsfors Coquille Crystal Vases
By Paul Kedelv, Flygsfors
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Coquille vases designed by Paul Kedelv and manufactured by Flygsfors Glassworks in Sweden. Marked, one vase signed Flygsfors Coquille. Tiny chip on the bigger vase, pictured....
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Lion in glazed ceramic. Late 20th C.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Sweden.
Lion in glazed ceramic.
Late 20th century.
In excellent condition.
Signed.
Dimensions: L 4.0 cm x H 4.5 cm.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$160 Sale Price
20% Off
Just Andersen pewter vase design by Arne Ekers, Copenhagen Denmark 1952
Located in København K, 84
This charming 1952 pewter vase, designed by Arne Ekers and manufactured by Just Andersen in Copenhagen, is a refined example of mid-20th century Danish metalwork...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Pewter
Large Starck Andersen 1950s Black, White Ceramic Wall Plate Centerpiece
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish modernist decorative plate / wall decoration / centerpiece with strong graphic decor from the Tribal Harlekin series by ceramic artist Marianne Starck (1931-2007). Shiny bone white glaze with hand-carved sgraffito graphic lines and patterns in raw anthracite colored clay...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Early Glass Vase by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Early Glass Vase by Alvar Aalto
Additional Information:
Material: Glass blown in wooden mould
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced in Finland
Signed Alvar Aalto 3030...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Fåglavik, Sweden. Set of four art glass vases with flower motifs.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Fåglavik, Sweden. A set of four art glass vases with flower motifs.
Handmade and in various colors.
1970s.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 16.5 + 17.5 cm x D 5.0 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Stunning Green Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase with a stunning green glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand of model Granola, the vase is 14 cm (5.6") high and 9 cm (3.6") in diameter. It is in excellent condition an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
A set of two Swedish Tenn Candlestick Holders by GAB ca 1930-40
Located in Farsta, SE
A set of two Swedish Tenn Candlestick Holders by GAB, Guldsmedsaktiebolaget ca 1930-1940
I just love the size and chunkiness of these candlestick holders, with the brass rim.
Model...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Swedish Designer, Candle Sticks, Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak candle sticks designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Holds .75" diameter candles.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Doreen Middelboe for Aluminia/Royal Copenhagen, faience mermaid figure. 1970s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Doreen Middelboe for Aluminia/Royal Copenhagen, faience mermaid figure.
1970s.
First factory quality.
In excellent condition.
Marked.
Measuring: ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
$240 Sale Price
20% Off
Upsala Ekeby, Dish, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green and beige-glazed earthenware dish or bowl designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden,
1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 3.3"H x 9.4"W x 9.4"D
All items ship from High...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Large, Round Brown Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid-20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A round ceramic bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand with a lovely brown har-fur glaze, the bowl is 29 cm (11.6") in diameter and 8 cm (3.2") high. It is in excellent co...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Glass Ball Full-Range Stereo Speaker with Built-In Subwoofer 'Customizable'
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This configuration is for a pair of stereo floor speakers with built-in subwoofer.
Prices starts from € 7.950 / $ 8.450
Our audio evokes the beauty...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Quartz, Granite, Marble
Danish Mid-Century 24 Carat Gold Plated Candlesticks by Hugo Asmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of 24-carat gold-plated candle holders set with faceted crystal beads. Designed by Hugo Asmussen and manufactured at his company Asmussen in Denmark circa 1960s-70s. They are ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Glass Ball Full-Range Stereo Speaker Set W. Travertine Base 'Customizable'
Located in Copenhagen, DK
With the Singularity speaker, the function takes on infinite value. we have built our design up from the most fundamental requirements of the product. Our clear sphere has captured the moment- and has augmented and empowered it- in a stunning work of art that delivers incredible, lucid sound.
The Singularity speaker uses the most foundational materials and nothing else: stone, glass, wood, and the finest-quality full-range speaker driver all assembled and handcrafted in Sweden while designed in Denmark.
We have encapsulated sound's vibrating air inside the crystal-clear sphere, making for a phenomenal sound that is both transparent and present.
This configuration is for a pair of stereo floor...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Quartz, Granite, Marble, Travertine
Art Deco Bowl by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bowl designed by Just Andersen in 1920s and produced by his own company in Denmark. Made from Disko metal (an alloy of different metals invented by Just Andersen...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Black Loon Porcelain Figure by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Black Loon Porcelain Figure by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 1970s. Wirkkala, the Finnish designer and artist, created an iconic figure of a loon for the German porcelain company Ros...
Category
1970s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Gunnar Nylund Vase Pike Mouth Gäddgap Rörstand Sweden 1950s 1960s
Located in Basel, BS
Gunnar Nylund vase in a rare turquoise glaze with brown flecks, hand-thrown stoneware, made at Rörstrand factory in the 1950s. 1st quality sorting.
The model is called ‚Pike Mouth‘ ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Midcentury Pair of Brass Wall Candlesticks, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These wall candlesticks was hand sculpted in Arvika, Sweden. They are in the same shape and form as the candlesticks made in brass by famous Holmström Arvika, these ones has the init...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
A pair of Brass vases / Candlesticks - Carl-Einar Borgström Ystad Metall - 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of brass vases /candlesticks designed by Carl-Einar Borgström at Ystad Metall in the 1930s. These were designed to be both vases and candlesticks. They are 8 cm high and 9.5 c...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Swedish Mid Century Cylinder Ceramic Vases by Arthur Andersson / Wallåkra, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set of four Swedish mid century cylinder round stoneware vases with earthy colored glazes by Arthur Andersson for Wallåkra Sweden, 1940s. In good original condition and all four...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Elegant Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1966
Located in Knivsta, SE
Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1966
Elegant stoneware bowl by renowned Swedish ceramic artist Berndt Friberg (1899–1981), active at the Gustavsberg porcelai...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Danish Modern Large Solid Teak Tambour Door Desk Top Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish modern solid teak tambour door desk top box, circa 1970s. This beautiful well crafted box is great for storing small items. The piece is in very good vintage condition and me...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
XL Modernist Sculptural Brutalist Copper floor Candleholder, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Brutalist floor candleholder
Origin: Germany
Material: Solid metal candleholder
Decade: 1970s
Description: This original vintage candleholder, was produced in th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Pair of Paavo Tynell Candle Sticks For Taito Oy, 1920s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of Paavo Tynell candle sticks for Taito Oy, 1920s. Metal. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.
Paavo Tynell (1890-1973) is one of the most important nam...
Category
1920s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Nils Kähler for Kähler. Five small ceramic bowls. Ca 1970.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nils Kähler (1906-1979) for Kähler. Five small ceramic bowls.
Partially unglazed with turquoise glaze. Hand-glazed.
Approximately 1970.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: D 8....
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$192 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vase in Brass - Skultuna, Sweden - Pierre Forsell 1983
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase in brass by Pierre Forsell, designed and produced at Skultuna in the 1983. This vase is 23 cm (9.2") tall and about 6 cm (2.4") in diameter and in excellent condition. Marked ...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Large Creme Floor Vase - Höganäs Andersson & Johansson - Erik Ivarsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large creme-colored floor vase designed by Erik Ivarsson at Andersson & Johansson in Höganäs, Sweden. The vase is 47 cm high and in excellent condition except from a minor un-glaze...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Collection of Miniature Ceramic Pieces from Höganäs, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wonderful collection of miniature ceramics. These ones are the work of John Andersson, signed ”JA”, and produced at Höganäs in Sweden. There are two vases and one bowl. The sculpture...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$262 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Yellow Stoneware Vase by Erich and Ingrid Triller for Tobo, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful stoneware vase made by master ceramists Erich and Ingrid Triller.
This piece was created at their workshop in Tobo, Sweden, 1950’s.
Excellent condition.
Signed on the base...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Group of 7 Brown Ceramic Vases, Rörstrand - Gunnar Nylund & Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of seven vases and bowls by Carl-Harry Stålhane, two bowls at Rörstrand and one vase by Gunnar Nylund in the 1950s and 1960s. The vases are between 6.5 - 25.5 cm high and in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Round Danish Mid Century Paper Waste Bin in Patinated Leather, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Danish mid century paper waste bin in patinated leather produced around 1960s. In good original condition.
Dimensions: H: 29 cm / 11.40" Diameter: 24 cm / 9.45"
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Painted Iron, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron candlelabra, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Just Andersen, Small Vase, Disko Metal, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A small disko metal vase, designed and produced by Just Andersen, Denmark, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Unique Stoneware Vase by Swedish Ceramist Rune Bergman
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Swedish ceramist Rune Bergman in his studio in Simrishamn, Sweden.
Excellent condition. Signed 'RB'.
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Just Andersen, Small Vase, Pewter, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A 1930s vase by Just Andersen, Denmark. Base marked "Just A Denmark" and model number. Pewter.
Other designers of the period include Kaare Klint, Hans-Agne Jacobson, Paavo Tynell,...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Maria Philippi Blue 'Northern Light' Floor Vase in Stoneware for Søholm, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A large vase/pitcher or floor vase in vibrant blue glazes. Design number/size 3317 and it is called 'Northern Light'. Designed by female ceramist Maria Philippi and made at Søholm in...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Glass Lily of the Valley Vase by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Sven Palmqvist (1906-1984) designed Swedish glass vase with engraved
Lily of the Valley flower motif. Incised signature and number on bottom,
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
$395 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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