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
Herman Kähler, Vase, Glazed Earthenware, Denmark, C. 1900
Located in High Point, NC
A glazed earthenware vase with a floral motif, designed and produced by Herman Kähler, Denmark, c. 1900.
Category
Early 1900s Danish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Pair of Modernist Brass Candlesticks, Late 20th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Swedish design. A pair of modernist brass candlesticks.
Handmade.
Late 1900s.
Dimensions: H 16.0 x W 8.0 x Depth 5.0 cm.
Fits candles with a diameter of 2.3 cm.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$210 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Holds three 0.75” diameter candles
Overall Dimensions (inches): 3.0"H x 11.5"W x 2.0"D
All items ship from High Point...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with handle.
Designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Great condition. Incised signature "CHS" and Rörstrands three crowns.
Gunn...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$470 Sale Price
20% Off
Sculpture Ceramic Fish - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely fish sculpture in ceramic designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 16.5 cm (6.6") high. It is in excellent condition except from some minor chips on the fish mouth.
G...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
$256 Sale Price
20% Off
Unique Piece Isak Isaksson Ceramic Vase Blue Crystalline Glaze
Located in Bochum, NRW
Isak Isaksson Ceramic Vase with Crystalline Glaze, Sweden 1980s.
Unique piece, stoneware vase with blue crystalline glaze.
Flowers and branches cut on the neckin in a sophisticated ...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Holds three 0.875” diameter candles
Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.5"H x 14.75"W x 2.25"D
All items ship from High Po...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Mari Simmulson, Upsala Ekeby, Bowl "Hedenhös" Porcelain, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely ceramic bowl of model "Hedenhös" in green and gray designed between 1957-1960 by Mari Simmulson at Upsala Ekeby. It is 23 x 18 cm in diameter and in mint condition.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$351 Sale Price
20% Off
1950s Danish Teak Freeform Carved Nut Bowl Table Centerpiece Vintage Modern
By Finn Juhl
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Obscure Danish Design Company, AL-BO. Highly finished, thin walled Teak wedge-shaped bowl.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
$557 Sale Price
29% Off
Midcentury Scandinavian Pewter jar, Nils Fougstedt, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1936
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sleek pewter jar by Nils Fougstedt, in a compact form. Knob made partially from brass, decorative brass rim around the base.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter, Brass
Green Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1958
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing green hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1958.
Great condition.
Incised...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Lidded Bowl - Brown & Gray - Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand Atelier - Mid century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown & gray lidded bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand The bowl is 9 cm (3.6") in diameter and about 5 cm (2") high. It is in excellent condition and marked as 1st q...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$166 Sale Price
20% Off
Tall Scandinavian Modern Tulip Candlesticks in Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of tall organically shaped tulip candlesticks in brass. Designed and manufactured in Scandinavia during the 1960s ina style reminiscent of Pierre Forssell and Jens Harald Quis...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$423 Sale Price
20% Off
White 'Vaga' Bowl by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful 'Våga' bowl. Stoneware with white 'Carrara' glaze.
Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s.
Swedish Grace.
Great condition. Some metal marks.
Impresse...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$660 Sale Price
20% Off
Brown Stoneware Jar by Swedish Ceramist Claes Thell, 1978
By Claes Thell
Located in Bochum, NRW
Stoneware jar by Claes Thell.
Claes Thell owm Studio in Höganäs, Sweden, 1978.
A glaze of particular refinement with a spectacular arrangement of patterns during firing,
completely...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Blue Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Scandinavian Modern ceramic vase with amazing glaze.
Designed by Eva Jancke-Björk for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.
Excellent condition.
Makers marks on base of vase.
Eva...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
Gore Augustsson for Ruda, Scandinavian Modern Mid-Century Clear Glass Bowl
By Gote Augustsson, Ruda
Located in New York, NY
Gore Augustsson for Ruda, Scandinavian Modern Mid-Century Clear Glass Bowl circa 1960s.
Measures: Height 5", diameter 8.75".
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
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
Pottery, Ceramic, Stoneware
$1,141 Sale Price
20% Off
Isak Isaksson Ceramic Vase - Purple Matte Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A purple vase with a stunning matte crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 11 cm (4.4") tall and about 11 cm (4.4") wide and it is in excellent condition....
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Faience Dish - Stig Lindberg - Gustavsberg Studio - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large dish in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg Studio, it´s 30 x 19,5 cm (12" x 7.8"). It´s in excellent condition except from a minor un-glazed spot from the produ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
1960s Sensational Scandinavian Blue Plate Enamel on Aluminum Norway
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Sensational Blue Plate Enamel on Aluminum
Scandinavian Modern
unmarked
attributed style emalox and eloxsoren
.75 h x 7.25 diameter
Preowned vintage unrestored
Refer to images f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
Rare Midcentury Large “Argenta” Vase Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare, oversized stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge, in a round shape. Silver decor of a mermaid and merman in playful interaction among bubbles and flowers. Lovely attention to...
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: Danish Mid-century Modern Menorah in Steel and Brass,
Circa 1960s
This elegant steel and brass menorah, designed by the Danish master Svend Aage Holm Søre...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Steel
Vintage Ceramic Cat Figurines Designed, Rosa Ljung for Deco Helsingborg, Sweden
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Porcelain Cat Figurine Trio by Rosa Ljung – Scandinavian Floral Design
Elevate your interior with this charming set of three vintage porcelain cat f...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Swedish hand made birch burl wood bowl, 1960-70s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Large hand made birch burl wood bowl. Hand made by Swedish craftsman around the 1960-70s. Large size with beautiful wood pattern and skillfully executed. Very good condition with lig...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch, Burl
Palshus Large Flowerpot Green with Blue Chamotte Ceramic, Danish Modern 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large ceramic flowerpot by Per Linnemann-Schmidt for Palshus Denmark. Made ca. 1960s.
It is made with chamotte clay which gives a rough and vivid surface. It has a grass green glaze...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1940 Pewter and Brass bowl by Mabos
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Pewter bowl by Mabos with Brass details in an organic pattern. Mabos was associated with Firma Svenskt Tenn in the early days when Estrid Ericson founded the design company...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Danish Studio Pottery Huge Bowl by Birthe Sahl, Green Yellow, Late 20th Century
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Unique and huge ceramic bowl by Danish ceramist Birthe Sahl, made circa late 20th century.
The bowl is decorated with a semi matte yellow green glaz...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Iron, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A iron candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dramatic oxidation.
Dimensions: 13” H x 7.5” diameter
3 Sockets
Holds .8” diameter candles
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Rörstrand Sweden Ceramic Bowl Dusted Green Haresfur, Carl-Harry Stålhane, 1950s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Slightly triangular footed bowl by Swedish ceramist Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Sweden. Manufactured circa 1950s.
The bowl is decorated with a matte haresfur glaze in dusted...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Art Ceramic by Liisa Hallamaa, Finland, 1960's–70's
Located in Karis, Nyland
A one-of-a-kind sculptural ceramic piece by Finnish artist Liisa Hallamaa. This tall vessel features a flared base and a bold, tulip-shaped top with scalloped edges and rich glaze wo...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Set of Decorative Stoneware "Owl" Candle Lamps made at Søholm, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful pair of hand made candle lamps by Joseph Simon made at Søholm Pottery in Denmark in the 1960s. The lamps are made from hand decorated glazed stoneware. They can be used standing or hung at the wall. Joseph Simon worked at Søholm for a short period in the late 1960s and is known for his whimsical animal figures. This set of candle holders are probably one of a kind.
The Søholm Pottery on the small island of Bornholm in Denmark was established in 1836 and closed in 1996. They were one of Denmarks finest ceramics workshops. With traditional names such as "Søholm", "Michael Andersen" and "Hjorth's Keramik", Bornholm has managed to place itself heavily on the Danish map within ceramics and handicrafts. Just like Japanese ceramics, Bornholm ceramics...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
"Liljan", Ivar Ålenius Björk for Skultuna, a Pair of Candlesticks
Located in København, Copenhagen
"Liljan", Ivar Ålenius Björk for Skultuna, a pair of candlesticks in patinated brass.
2000s.
Swedish classic design.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: W 20.0 x H 13.0 cm.
The Liljan candlestick was designed for the World Exhibition...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$252 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Fluted Art Deco Bronze Vase by SVM Handarbete, Sweden, 1930s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful, fluted Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze vase with amazing patina. In the form of a column.
Made by SVM, Svenska Metallverken AB, Sweden, 1930s.
Great original conditio...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$1,326 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Danish Candlesticks in Brass by Boyes Metalkunst, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of solid brass candlesticks designed and manufactured by by Boyes in Denmark during the 1960s-70s. The candlesticks are to be fitted with regular sixed candles. The style of t...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$213 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Midcentury Cream White Ceramic Vase, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Cream white midcentury modern vase manufactured in Denmark in the 1960s. Stamped under base. Beautiful vintage condition.
Denmark, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
Set of 3 Stoneware Miniatures by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of three beautiful green and blue stoneware miniatures with amazing glaze.
Made by Carl Harry Stalhane for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Great condition.
Signed with 'CHS' and m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$1,421 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century Stoneware Globe Vase by Nils Allan Johannesson, Sweden, 1960s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful brown Mid-century stoneware globe vase.
Made by Nils Allan Johannesson in his studio in Barsebäckshamn, Sweden, 1960s.
Great condition. No chips, cracks or crazing.
Imp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$470 Sale Price
20% Off
Royal Copenhagen, Malmer & Thorsson, Faience Vase, Denmark, circa 1960's
Located in Chatham, ON
ROYAL COPENHAGEN - Ellen Malmer/designer - Nils Thorsson/shape designer - Mid Century Modern - Baca series - Aluminia faience vase number 635/3121 - signed on the base ROYAL COPENHAG...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$700 Sale Price
30% Off
Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s, Mid-Century Vintage, Scandinavian Design
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 15 cm (6") high. It´s in excellent condition except from some minor scratches and marks in the glaze, it is marked a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Rörstrand Stoneware Centerpiece Bowl, 1974
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish midcentury modern earthcolored stoneware bowl designed by the Drejargruppen collective for Rörstrand in 1974. Specifically designed and handmade by ceramic artist and porcela...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
$356 Sale Price
40% Off
Rare Early XL 1950s Arne Tjomsland Teak Polar Bear Sculpture Norway Mid-Century
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very rare early version of the LARGE (full grown) Polar Bear Sculpture by Arne Tjomsland, who was a Norwegian sculptor in the Scandinavian modern golden age...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
$6,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Pine Bowl, Sweden 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish Pine bowl from 1979 by Bjarne Högkvist in Forshaga, Sweden. Sportsstuga style with beautiful grain in the manner of Roland Wilhelmsson. This bowl is a b...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
$400 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Modern Glazed Stoneware Koi Fish by Aage Würtz, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
In Japanese culture the Koi fish symbolizes courage, perseverance, bravery and love simultaneously. This emblematic stoneware sculpture however was made in Denmark by Aage Würtz circ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
$328 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Danish Studio Pottery Large Ceramic Vase
Located in Valencia, VC
Scandinavian Modern Chamotte Vase
Handmade in Denmark, circa mid-20th century
A visually arresting Scandinavian Modern vase, hand-formed in heavily textured chamotte clay. The rough...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
$350 Sale Price
50% Off
Nittsjö, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Green Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio Sweden 1958
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware vase with amazing green hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1958.
Great condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$756 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Modern Solid Teak Hand-Carved Duck Sculpture
By Kay Bojesen
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical hand-carved duck sculpture in solid teak unsigned, circa 1960s.
Category
20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
Gunnar Nylund "ASX" Bowl Blue Brown Haresfur Glaze for Rörstrand Sweden, 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Oblong ceramic "ASX" tray / bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden. Made ca 1960s.
This is one of the harder to find pieces and it has the most beautiful blue, slightly green ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$427 Sale Price
20% Off
Extremely Beautiful Stoneware Jar by Swedish Ceramist Claes Thell, Sweden 1978
By Claes Thell
Located in Bochum, NRW
Stoneware Jar by Claes Thell.
Claes Thell owm Studio in Höganäs, Sweden, 1978.
A glaze of particular refinement with a spectacular arrangement of patterns during firing,
completely...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Flygsfors 1956 Blue Coquille Art Glass Bowl, Sweden
By Paul Kedelv, Flygsfors
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vivid deep blue overlay art glass designed by Paul Kedelv for Swedish Flygsfors. A rare blue colored item in the Coquille series designed in 1956. Soft mouthblown shapes with one lif...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
$332 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Per Lütken for Holmegaard "Provence" Glass Bowl Aqua Blue, Modern Design
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage "Provence" bowl designed by legendary glass designer Per Lütken for Danish glass manufacturer Holmegaard. This is a Danish design classic designed in 1955 and manufactured in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Glass
Yellow Spherical Ceramic Vase - Jerk Werkmäster - Nittsjö 1930s Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful spherical, yellow ceramic vase designed by Jerk Wekmäster at Nittsjö ceramics in Dalarna, Sweden, designed in the 1930s. The vase is 18.5 cm tall and has a lovely yellow ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Stoneware Bowl by Signe Persson Melin, Sweden, 2000s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique stoneware bowl.
Made by Signe Persson-Melin in her studio in Malmoe, Sweden, 2000s.
Excellent condition.
Marked with signature 'SPM'.
The designer Signe Pers...
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
GAB, Small Vase, Bronze, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A small bronze vase, designed and produced by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Eva Jancke-Björk, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Eva Jancke-Björk and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Hooped Glass Vase by Aseda, Sweden 1960s
By Bo Borgstrom, Aseda
Located in Valencia, VC
This Scandinavian Modern Space Age vase by Bo Borgström for Åseda Glasbruk is a striking example of mid-century design.
Handmade in Sweden in the 1960s, the vase features a unique ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$332 Sale Price
50% Off
Börne Augustsson, Vase, Blown 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
Blown Glass
Small Vase with Lovely Glaze, Rolf Palm Mölle, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely small vase with a lovely green glaze designed by Rolf Palm at his workshop in Mölle outside Höganäs in Sweden. The vase is 8 cm tall and is in excellent condition, it has a ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Black & White Round Spheral Vase Domino, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely spheral vase in porcelain designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg. It is 9.5 cm in diameter. It is in excellent condition and one of the most iconically designs from the 19...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund, Gustavsberg, and Upsala Ekeby. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $48 and tops out at $149,456 while the average work can sell for $883.
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