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
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
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
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
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
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
"Mikrokosmos" Hanging Planter by Olof Hult
By Olof Hult
Located in Long Island City, NY
Very rare “Mikrokosmos” hanging planter designed by Olof Hult (1892-1962) for Nafveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, designed 1922, executed 1920s-1930s. Height 5",...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
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
$1,892 Sale Price
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Midcentury Brutalist Bronze TRIPOD Candleholder by Michael Harjes, Germany 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Brutalist candleholder
Origin: Germany
Design producer: Michael Harjes
Material: bronze
Decade: 1960s
Description: This original vintage candleholder, was produced in the 1960s in Germany. Designed and executed by Michael Harjes, Germany. It is made of solid bronze, and has a lovely patination due to the age of about 60 years. It is a high quality handmade blacksmith work with a fantastic surface structure and sculptural Brutalist optic. With its original formed shape, it can hold 3 candles...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$901 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
$1,323 Sale Price
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Carl-Harry Stålhane Green Stoneware Ceramic Vase Rörstrand, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A 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...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware, Ceramic
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
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Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg Poodle Dog Scandinavian Modern 1963
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Poodle is made of white stoneware with shiny light blue glaze and dark blue hand painted decoration. It was designed by Lisa Larson (1931-2024) as part of the "Poodles" (Pudlar) ser...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
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
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
$1,138 Sale Price
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
$1,418 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
Large Wooden Sculpture "Female" by Ole Wettergren, Danish Modern, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful wooden sculpture by Danish artist Ole Wettergren, created in the 1970s. Titled "Female", this work embodies the artist’s ability to translate organic material into sculpt...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking, large stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in a beautiful plump, apple form with a cylinder neck. Dark blue hare’s fur glaze with brown streaks.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
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
Bronze Art Deco Vase by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze vase with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s.
Great condition, but with an inscription (pictured).
Sta...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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
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
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
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
Nils Thorsson for Aluminia Baca Flask Vase Abstract Pattern Danish Ceramic 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
This is one of the more rare to find vases from the "Baca " series by Nils Thorsson and it has very rare glaze colors. The vase is from the early production with the Aluminia hallmar...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
Scandinavian Modern Cut Crystal Vase, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A cut crystal torpedo shaped vase presumably from either Kosta Boda or Orrefors. It features diffrent techniques most prominent the mix of vertical ribbings and geometric patterns. I...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
$237 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 2 Scandinavian Modern Sommerso Glass Bud Vases, Cranberry Red & Amber
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Set of 2 vintage art glass bud vases features soft, rounded forms and reserved color palette. The taller vase is done in cranberry red glass, and the smaller - in amber yellow glass;...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso
Scandinavian Modern Hooped Glass Vase by Aseda, Sweden 1960s
By Aseda, Bo Borgstrom
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
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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
Vintage Danish Teak Bowl with Pewter Flowers, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
As it says on the pewter edge this bowl was given as a 1st price at the Rebus Run in Denmark in 1961. It is a custom piece made from hand-turned solid teak and decorated with stylize...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
$189 Sale Price
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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
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
Flygsfors 1956 Blue Coquille Art Glass Bowl, Sweden
By Flygsfors, Paul Kedelv
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
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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
$355 Sale Price
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Bronze Art Deco Candlestick by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
An Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze candelstick with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s.
Good condition, with some wear to the patination and light...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Turned Curly Birch Lidded Bowl, Finland, 1970s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A finely turned lidded bowl in solid curly birch, made in Finland during the 1970s. The sculptural form combines smooth, flowing lines with the intricate natural pattern of visakoivu...
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch
Schreuder & Olsson Sculptural Pewter Bowl, Sweden, 1972
Located in Stockholm, SE
A striking sculptural pewter bowl designed by Schreuder & Olsson in 1972. Featuring a minimalist organic form with soft asymmetry, the piece rests on a discreet circular foot, giving...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
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
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
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
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...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
$226 Sale Price
20% Off
Blue Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden 1968
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware vase with amazing dark blue hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1968.
Great condi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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
Anna-Lisa Thomson for Uppsala Ekeby Ceramic Vase, Sweden 1940s Swedish Modern
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare ceramic vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Uppsala Ekeby, Sweden, circa 1940s. The vase features a graceful double-gourd form accented by sculptural, curved handles in a w...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Erik Mornils, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase designed by Erik Mornils and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
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
$426 Sale Price
20% Off
Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beige vase with a stunning beige glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 35 cm (14") tall. It´s in excellent condition except from some minor marks in the glaze w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Signed Largest Teak Articulated Monkey by Kay Bojesen, Denmark ca. 1952
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare Iconic vintage largest articulated monkey designed by Kay Bojesen, Denmark, 1952.
Teak and limba.
Articulated joints, head, arms, legs.
Can be hung by hands and feet on a shelf ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
$4,060 Sale Price
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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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