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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 

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

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
A bronze vase by GAB, 1930s
Located in Long Island City, NY
A patinated bronze vase manufactured by GAB, Sweden circa 1930s. Model number 260. Marked by manufacturer. Engraving.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Green Art Deco Ceramic Globe Vase by Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco globe vase with amazing glaze. Designed by Ewald Dahlskog for Bo Fajans (Bobergs Fajansfabrik), Sweden. This model 'Kulvas' was first exhibited at the Stockho...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

GAB, Small Candlesticks, Pewter, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of small pewter candlesticks designed and produced by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Holds 0.4” diameter candles ”P9 GAB TENN” stamp on bottom  
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Pewter

Brown Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1963
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing brown hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1963. Excellent condition. Inc...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

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...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Jeans Quistgaard for Dansk Cast Iron & Brass Eight Candlestick Candelabra
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Jens Harald Quistgaard Cast Iron & Brass 8 Arm Candle Holder, Circa 1960. Featuring a balanced, curved enameled black cast iron open candlestick form base, with varied height candle ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Brass, 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.
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Metal

Ernst Svedbom pewter lions as candleholders made in Sweden 1932
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ernst Svedbom, 1913-2004, Goldsmith AB for Swedish Tenn was a Swedish artist and craftsman active during the first half of the 20th century. He is particularly known for his work in pewter, such as the pewter lions...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Pewter

Arne Bang, Vase, Grey and Green Glazed Stoneware, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A grey and green glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1940s.
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Eva Jancke-Björk, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Eva Jancke-Björk and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.0"H x 5.65"W x 4.4"D All items ship from High P...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Mid Century Large Bowl in Ceramic by Conny Walther, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful large stoneware bowl by Danish artist Conny Walther. Made in 1970s. Great colour plate in this glaze. Other mentionable ceramic artists fro...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and green-lacquered earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s. “EKEBY 5023” stamp on bottom
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

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...
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Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

1960s Scandinavian Art Pottery Vase Brown
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Scandinavian Art Pottery Vase smooth and sleek shape pottery vase in dark brown tones Stamped with number and letters at bottom- unable to discern 6.75 h x 3.25 diameter Preown...
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1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Pottery

Würtz Organic Modern Ceramic Vases, Denmark, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of two Danish modernist vases with soft, organic shapes and muted colors designed by acclaimed ceramic artist Aage Würtz in the 1980s. The father-son duo KH Würtz is one of Denma...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Large Gunnar Nylund Sage Green Stoneware Plate, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Muted sage olive green stoneware plate with ribbed diagonal edges under the matte glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand’s Ritzi line. Stamped under base. Great vintage cond...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware

Berndt Friberg Bowl Aniara Stoneware Dish Gustavsberg Sweden 1970
Located in Basel, BS
Stoneware bowl by Berndt Friberg, thrown and glazed by the master himself in his workshop at Gustavsberg porcelain factory, Sweden. Beautiful ‚Aniara‘ glaze in blue tones, made in 1...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Storybirds Set of 4 Ceramics Vessels Kati Tuominen-Niittylä Arabia Finland 1995
Located in Miami, FL
Kati Tuominen Niittyla ( b. 1947) produced the Storybirds ceramic series for the Finnish company Arabia. The Storybirds collection of 4 whimsical vessels that double as vases or pitc...
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1990s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Pottery

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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Danish Modern Sorgenfri Floral Decor White Striped Ceramic Vase, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish midcentury ceramic vase with floral relief ornaments on front and back on the unglazed brick red body. Shiny white broad lined glaze on sides and top. A Scandinavian piece wit...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware

Thomas Toft Huge Oblong Platter Green Brown Danish Midcentury Ceramic 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Stunning huge oblong low bowl by Danish ceramist Thomas Toft (1930-2015). Made ca. 1960s to 1970s. The rough dark brown chamotte clay on the outside is contrasted by a shiny glaze o...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Urn Flambé 1930s - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A ceramic urn designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 22.5 cm (9") high and in excellent condition. It is marked as the photo shows and it is marked as 1st quality, it has some...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Willy Johansson for Hadeland, Norway, Ribbed "Atlantic" Vase in Clear Art Glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
Willy Johansson for Hadeland, Norway. Ribbed "Atlantic" vase in clear art glass with bubbles. In very good condition. Signed. Measures: 26 x 12 cm.
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Glass

Pair of Minimalsitic Sculptural Dumbbells by kenko in Stainless Steel & Walnut
Located in Berlin, DE
Premium Craftsmanship for Sophisticated Strength Training These exclusive dumbbells are designed by kenko and manufactured in Berlin, Germany. Made from finely machined stainless ste...
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2010s German Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Glass Cloche by Bertil Vallien for Boda Åfors Bruk, Sweden, c. 1950
Located in New York, NY
Green Glass Cloche by Bertil Vallien for Åfors Bruk, Sweden, c. 1960 Green glass cloche with a cork bottom. Designed by Bertil Vallien for Åfors Bruk, Sweden, c. 1960 - Materials:...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Glass

Rare 1950s Danish Teak Office Wastebasket
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare and hard to find Danish teak wastebasket, unknown designer.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Teak

Danish Kähler Large Ceramic Bowl Turquoise Beige Oxblood Red Glaze Brutalist
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Very rare large low bowl by Nils Kähler for the Danish ceramic workshop Kähler. It features a deep turquoise blue glaze, vivid as an ocean, and has a rim of beige glaze surrounded ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Stig Sandqvist Sculpted Teak Bowl, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Karis, Nyland
This elegant small bowl by Stig Sandqvist showcases the organic modernism of 1950s Scandinavian design. Hand-carved from rich, golden teak, the piece is defined by its fluid, sculptu...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Teak

Edvin Öhrström, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue blown-glass vase designed by Edvin Öhrström and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.9"H x 5.25"W x 5.25"D All items ship from High Point, ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Glass

Anna Lisa Thomson Vase Ekeby Sweden Flower Relief White Glaze15 1930s
Located in Basel, BS
Rare and early Anna Lisa Thomson stoneware vase with relief decor, hand crafted at Upsala Ekeby in Sweden in the late 1930s to early 1940s. Beautiful cream white color, shows some p...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

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...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Midcentury Green Speckled Vintage Ceramic Vase
Located in Stockholm, SE
Midcentury Swedish vase from Rörstrand, designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane. The vase is in very good condition except from some minor white marks in the glaze from the production why it...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

A pair of large bronze vases by GAB
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of large Swedish Grace bronze vases, probably designed by Jacob Ängman. Produced by GAB, Sweden , Circa 1930th. Brown-green patinated bronze, bulbous shape with handles and ho...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Börne Augustsson, Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A organic blue-colored blown glass vase designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

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...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Birch, Burl

Blue Ceramic Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A blue vase with a lovely glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 24,5 cm (9.8) high. It´s in excellent condition except from some minor marks in the glaze and marked as 1...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Blue Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio Sweden 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware vase with amazing light blue hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s. Great con...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Ceramic Sculpture "Malin", Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Sweden 1961
Located in St Ouen, FR
Charming ceramic subject from the naive and warm world of Lisa Larson. In perfect original condition, the piece is signed on both feet of the sculpture. Lisa Larson - b.1931 d.2024 ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Hans-Ange Jakobsson Glass And Brass Candlesticks
Located in Doraville, GA
DESCRIPTION A pair of candlesticks designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by his own company, Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB sometime between 1960 - 1970. The candlesticks are solid b...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Lot of 10 Mid Century Swedish Pine Bowls, Crafted by Holmbergs & Varnamo, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A large lot of 10 Swedish bowls in beautifully patinated pine. They vary a bit in size and shape, each with its own characteristics, stunning both together and apart. Some are desi...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Extremely Rare Hand Carved Wooden Mould for Alvar Aalto Vase Model 3032, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A collector's gem! Early Alvar Aalto hand carved wooden mould for the iconic vase no. 3032 which Aalto designed in the 1930s. The mould is hand carved from an older tree stump and ...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Otto Brauer Danish Modern Red & White Cased Glass Gulvvase for Holmegaard
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Large iconic cased glass Gulvvase designed by Otto Brauer and made in Denmark by Holmegaard. This vase is the medium size and has a red exterior with a white interior. The last picture shows it with a Swedish Argenta...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Vintage Swedish Kosta Boda Art Glass Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover the mesmerizing beauty of Scandinavian design with this Vintage Swedish Kosta Boda Art Glass Bowl. This stunning piece, likely from the late 20th century, showcases the reno...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Conical Pewter Vase made by Just Andersen in the 1950s. * Conical pewter vase on foot * Manufacturer: Just Andersen * Style: 2573 * Year: 1952 * Condition: Good condition. ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Metal, Pewter

Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition, with a few light scratches. Stamped 'BRONS' and makers mark.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Scandinavian Modern Pair of Ceramic Vases/Bottles Carl-Harry Stålhane Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These pieces of ceramic bottles were made in Sweden 1980s for Design Huset and designed by one of the great ceramic’s designers from Sweden, Carl-Harry Stålhane. There is a stunning nice colored 1980s look and still that grace of Swedish midcentury pottery...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Ring Candle Holder, Kirsten Clemann, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Ring Candleholder by Kirsten Clemann, Denmark, ca. 1970s A sculptural ring-form hand-crafted candleholder by Danish ceramic artist Kirsten Clemann (1932–...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Small Twirling Bird Polished Wood Sculpture by Jakob Hermann for Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
Unique rotating wooden birds, created in the 1950s by the Danish furniture designer and true artist, Jacob Hermann and now being manufactured by Warm Nordic. The Danish-manufactured Twirling Birds...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Lavender, Gold Porcelain Candle Holders, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Matte lavender blue and shiny golden glazed porcelain candle holders by Danish manufacturer Lyngby Porcelæn in the 1960s. Stamped under base. Beautiful vintage condition. Denmark,...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Faience, Porcelain

Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Saxbo, Denmark. Large and impressive ceramic vase in blue glaze.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Saxbo, Denmark. Large and impressive ceramic vase. Blue glaze. Rarely offered vase. Model: 258 Dating: 1940s/50s Ying Yang mark. In excellent condition. Dimensions: H 32.0 cm. x D 20...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Gunnar Ander 4 Flower Candelabra Brass & Purple Glass, Ystad Metall Sweden 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Four arm candelabra by Swedish designer Gunnar Ander (1908-1976) for Ystad Metall, Sweden. Made ca 1960s. The candelabra is made from brass and shaped as four...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Ludvig Kyhn Blue White Bird Decorative Vide-Poche, 1950s
By Knud Kyhn, Viggo Kyhn
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian Modern decorative vide-poche bowl designed and handmade by ceramic artist Ludvig Kyhn in the 1950s. Cream glaze with relief lines and hand-painted image of a white bird ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Cherry Blossom Vase
Located in Austin, TX
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Cherry Blossom Vase.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Wooden Candle Holders by Germund Paaer for Kalevala Koru, Finland, 1940s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare pair of hand-turned wooden candle holders designed by Germund Paaer for Kalevala Koru, Finland, in the 1940s. Crafted during the wartime period, when access to metals was limi...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

Gertrud Lönegren, Bowl, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and black-glazed stoneware bowl designed by Gertrud Lönegren and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 1.5" Height x 4.24" Diameter All item...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund Vase Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceramic vase designed by Gunnar Nylund. Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Joseph Simon Danish Stoneware Bowl in Coffee Glaze for Søholm, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Handmade stoneware bowl. Decorated with coffee glaze featuring relief patterns of spirals and squares. Designed by ceramist Joseph Simon and made at Søholm in Denmark between 1967-69...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

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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