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
Big vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful earthenware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, during the 1940s.
Good size and unusual shape with seascape motive. White glaze.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Helene Tynell / FOREST / Riihimaen Lasi
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Helena Tynell is a Finnish female designer.
After graduating from the Central School of Arts and Crafts in Helsinki in 1943, she began her career as a designer at TAITO as an assista...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge in a cylinder form. Decorated with a mermaid swooning among flowers and air bubbles. Fish in different sizes on the other side. Lov...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Pentti Sarpaneva for Turun Hopea, Maljakko Vase in Smoky Art Glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pentti Sarpaneva for Turun Hopea.
Maljakko vase in smoky art glass with brass mounting. Finnish design, 1960s.
Measures: 21 x 10 cm.
In excellent condition.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge in a curvesome form. Decorated with a motif of a woman playing a harp. Lovely attention to detail.
“Argenta” was introduced at the ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Lisa Larson Ceramic Cat Figurine Gustavsberg, Sweden
Located in Delft, NL
Lisa Larson ceramic cat figurine Gustavsberg Sweden.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen. Ceramic bowl in celadon glaze.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen. Ceramic bowl in celadon glaze. Featuring a fish motif.
Mid-20th century.
Model number 1205.
Marked.
Perfect condition.
First factory quality.
Dime...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Iron and Glass Candelabra by Erik Höglund, Boda Smide, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful candelabra by Erik Höglund, made from wrought iron and glass. The rustic iron stem is adorned with four pear shaped glass medallions that bring rain drops on a bare tree to mind. Fits regular candles.
Erik Höglund was one of Sweden’s foremost glass artists, whose innovative designs and glass making techniques revolutionized the scene of both art glass and serve ware in the 1950s. His bold and personal designs gave him and the glassworks Boda worldwide acclaim. Erik Höglund is considered the most influential Swedish glass artist of the 1950s and 1960s, alongside Ingeborg Lundin.
Höglund was admitted to the prestigious school Konstfack at the age of 16, first studying to become an art teacher, but later changing to the sculptor’s line. He rebelled against many of what he considered to be conventional ideas at the school, and was almost expelled. His nonconformism would follow him through his career, aiding him in following his own path and repeatedly breaking new ground.
Erik Höglund started working at Boda glassworks in 1953. At the time, Boda focused on producing high-quality serve ware in ethereal, cut-glass designs under the direction of Fritz Kallenberg. Höglund brought new perspectives and ideas, experimenting with the glass mass to give it a bubbly look and introducing colored glass and irregular finishes. These ideas were in direct opposition to the traditional ideas of what quality glass is, and Höglund was initially met with skepticism. He created rustic designs that allowed for everyday, multiple uses of glass, allowing it to be both functional and aesthetic. This down-to-earth IDEA appealed to both critics and collectors, although it took some years into the 1950s to win over the general public. In 1955, Erik Höglund’s glass was presented at the H55 Exhibition and one of his vases, whilst considered scandalous due to its suggestive decor, was purchased by the Swedish king. In 1957 he was awarded the Lunning Prize, its until then youngest awardee. Following that, his glass was exhibited in the Georg Jensen store on 5th Avenue in New York, making Erik Höglund and Boda world renowned.
Erik Höglund was a master of all artistic trades. His glass murals...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
Miniature Glass Art Vase from "Artist collection" by Vallien, Kosta, Sweden
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A small but stunning vintage miniature glass vase handmade and signed by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda, Sweden. It is a part of his selected "Art...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Gnosjö, Candlesticks, Brass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass candlesticks designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Holds .5” diameter candles.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Bronze Art Deco Vase by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s.
Great condition, but with some scratches on the surface.
Stamped 'BRONS', model n...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Small Art Deco Bronze Dish by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze dish with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s.
Good condition. Some wear to the patination.
Stamped 'BRONS', model numb...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Pierre Forssell brass handmade carafe Skultuna Sweden Brancusi
Located in Forest, BE
This series of drinking cups with the matching flask/carafe with was hand crafted in the 1970's at the Skultuna factory next to the studio were Pierre Forssell was working with he's ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Wilhelm Kåge, sculptural vase "Surrea", Gustavsberg Studio, Swedish Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare, beautifully sculptural stoneware vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Studio. Swedish Modern, 1950s.
This is a timeless decorative beauty. In good condition, smaller scratche...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Midcentury Iron and Glass Candelabra by Erik Höglund, Boda Smide, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful candelabra by Erik Höglund, made from wrought iron and glass. The rustic iron stem is adorned with four pear shaped glass medallions that bring rain drops on a bare tree to mind. Fits regular candles.
Erik Höglund was one of Sweden’s foremost glass artists, whose innovative designs and glass making techniques revolutionized the scene of both art glass and serve ware in the 1950s. His bold and personal designs gave him and the glassworks Boda worldwide acclaim. Erik Höglund is considered the most influential Swedish glass artist of the 1950s and 1960s, alongside Ingeborg Lundin.
Höglund was admitted to the prestigious school Konstfack at the age of 16, first studying to become an art teacher, but later changing to the sculptor’s line. He rebelled against many of what he considered to be conventional ideas at the school, and was almost expelled. His nonconformism would follow him through his career, aiding him in following his own path and repeatedly breaking new ground.
Erik Höglund started working at Boda glassworks in 1953. At the time, Boda focused on producing high-quality serve ware in ethereal, cut-glass designs under the direction of Fritz Kallenberg. Höglund brought new perspectives and ideas, experimenting with the glass mass to give it a bubbly look and introducing colored glass and irregular finishes. These ideas were in direct opposition to the traditional ideas of what quality glass is, and Höglund was initially met with skepticism. He created rustic designs that allowed for everyday, multiple uses of glass, allowing it to be both functional and aesthetic. This down-to-earth IDEA appealed to both critics and collectors, although it took some years into the 1950s to win over the general public. In 1955, Erik Höglund’s glass was presented at the H55 Exhibition and one of his vases, whilst considered scandalous due to its suggestive decor, was purchased by the Swedish king. In 1957 he was awarded the Lunning Prize, its until then youngest awardee. Following that, his glass was exhibited in the Georg Jensen store on 5th Avenue in New York, making Erik Höglund and Boda world renowned.
Erik Höglund was a master of all artistic trades. His glass murals...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
Cast iron relief by Anna Petrus for Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, ca 1925
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking relief by Anna Petrus, made from cast iron. Beautiful motif of grapes on a vine.
Anna Petrus was a Swedish sculptor, industrial designer and dancer with a unique, powerful ...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Fish fossil in golden frame from Disco Island, Godthåb fjord in Greenland 50mill
Located in København K, 84
This remarkable fish fossil, elegantly presented in a gilded frame with a deep blue fabric background, originates from the remote and geologically significant Disco Island, located i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Greenlandic Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Danish Modern Orange Enamel Krenit Bowl by Herbert Krenchel for Torben Orskov
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish modern orange / black enamel Krenit bowl by Herbert Krenchel for Torben Orskov, circa 1950s. Beautiful color and condition on this vintage piece with no chips to the enamel, b...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Enamel
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
Josef Frank, Candelabra, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A six-armed organic brass candelabra designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1940s.
Fits 0.80” diameter candles
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern 1950's Stainless Catch It All , Fruit Bowl by Gabis Stainless
By Gabis
Located in San Diego, CA
Large stainless steel bowl catch it all , fruit bowl by Gabis of Sweden circa 1950's with raised edge . Design by Nils Sibdel.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel
Börne Augustsson, Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic blown green 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 Candelabra in Brass by Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Vorst, BE
Swedish Modernist candelabra by Gunnar Ander. Produced by Ystad-Metall, located in the town of Ystad in Sweden.
Candle-holder in solid, polished brass. Very elegant and pure, slend...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Brutalist Iron Fire Screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna, Sweden
Located in Malmö, SE
Amazing cast iron midcentury sculpture / fireplace screen.
Designed by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna, Sweden 1960s.
Great original condition with signs of use and age.
Stamped 'OH'...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Royal Copenhagen Fajance Cigarette Jar by Marianne Johnson, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare Royal Copenhagen Cigarette Jar/trinket in faience decorated by Norwegian Female artist/designer Marianne Johnson. It is decorated on all sides and...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Silver Plated Pair of Candle Holders Marked Calegaro
By Georg Jensen
Located in Bochum, NRW
Silver plated pair of candle holders, very elegant clean design, fluid lines reminding of Georg Jensen's work.
Produced in Italy by Calegaro, u...
Category
1990s Italian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Kaj Franck Arabia Metal Bowls Set, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Bowls set designed by Kaj Franck for Arabia and made by Finel of Finland, metal painted, circa 1950s
Signed under the base.
Available 3 large: Diameter 21 cm, height 14 cm
Availab...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Abstract bronze sculpture by Swedish Sculptor Bengt Amundin, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Sculpture "Förvandlad Fågel" (Transformed bird) made by Swedish Sculptor Bengt Amundin during the 1950s. Made from cast and patinated bronze on original base from asymmetrical pine w...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Vintage Wooden 5-Arm Candelabra with Intricate Carvings 1970s
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Swedish vintage 5-arm candelabra. Crafted from wood, this candelabra features carvings that form a minimalist yet striking pattern, adding a touch of warmth and coziness to any inte...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Creme White Porcelain Vase - Pia Rönndahl Rörstrand - Scandinavian Modern
By Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely creme white vase designed by Pia Rönndahl at Rörstrand in the 1980s. The vase is 17.5 cm high and in excellent condition except from some minor marks. It is marked as on pho...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Black & White Serving Dish Domino, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely serving dish of model Domino designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg. It is 20 x 20 cm and in excellent condition. It is marked below with the Gustavsberg stamp.
The Do...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Isak Isaksson Brown Ceramic Vase, silver Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown vase with a lovely crystalline glaze in silver designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 17.5 cm (7") high and about 8.5 cm (3.4") wide and it is in excellent conditio...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, 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
Brown Stoneware Vase by Swedish Ceramist Claes Thell, 1977
By Claes Thell
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Claes Thell, in the artist's studio, Höganäs, Sweden, 1977.
Excellent condition. Signed Thell '77.
Claes Thell is a Swedish ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Per Lutken Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Blue Glass Vases, Holmegar, 1960s
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian glass vases, set of two, designed by Per Lutken for Holmegaard with mark engraved on the bottom, some signs due to normal use over time, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Kaj Franck Model KF539 "Pokaali" Goblet for Nuutajärvi Notsjö, circa 1972
Located in London, GB
For sale is a stunning example of Kaj Franck’s timeless design for Nuutajärvi Notsjö – the celebrated KF539 “Pokaali” goblet, standing at an impressive 16cm in height. This piece, ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Stoneware Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Brown Rubus, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown stoneware vase in the Rubus-serie designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it is 16 cm (6.4") high. It is in mint condition.
Gunnar Nylund was born in Paris 1904 with parents...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
1970s Iittala Stellaria Votive Candle Holders Art Glass Tapio Wirkkala Finland
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Iittala Stellaria Votive Candle Holder Art Glass by Tapio Wirkkala Finland
Crystal icicle art glass
Selling as a pair
4.25 diameter x 2.63 h
Preowned original vintage condi...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Bowl. Thorkild Olsen, Denmark, 1954. Green Gold.
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed bowl with gilded banding on the rim and base.
Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYAL COPENHAGEN. M...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Stunning Green Ceramic Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning green vase designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 11 cm tall and about 8 cm in diameter. It has a lovely green har-fur glaze. The vase is in e...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vase Porcelain "Sevilla" - Blue & White - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase in the serie "Sevilla" designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 14 cm (5,6") tall and in excellent condition.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the top n...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Scandinavian Organic Candelabra in the Style of Josef Frank, 1960s
By Josef Frank
Located in Esbjerg, DK
In the style of Josef Franks 'The Loop' comes this snake shaped organically shaped candleholder for 4 regular sized candles. Its fashioned from solid brass that has developed a charm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Ewald Dahlskog – Ceramic Vase - Bo Fajans Sweden 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase in a lovely shape and with the "Lava"-glaze designed by Ewald Dahlskog at Bo Fajans, Sweden in the 1930s. The vase is 18 cm (7.2") high and in excellent condition.
Ewa...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane 1965 - Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 13.5 cm (5.4") high and it´s in excellent condition. This vase is a unique one and was designed by Carl-Harry Stålhan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Blue Glazed Owl Ceramic Relief by Svend Åage Jensen for Søholm
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage wall plaque abstract mid century ceramic wall hanging stoneware Blue glazed Owls relief designed by Sven Aage Jensen and manufactured by S...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
2 Stoneware Owls - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two rare owl sculptures in stoneware designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. They are 8.5 cm (3.4") high. They are in good condition except from some marks from the production ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Great Bear Candelabra by Piet Hein
By Piet Hein
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Piet Hein candelabra in brushed steel. Known as either “Big Dipper” or “The Great Bear”, it was designed by Hein during his time in Argentina to...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
White Ceramic Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Mid-Century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely white squared vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 15.5 cm (6.2") high and 7.5 cm (3") in diameter at the top. It is in excellent condition except from s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala for Humppila "Northern Light" Large art glass bowl. 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tapio Wirkkala for Humppila "Northern Light"
Large art glass bowl in amber-colored glass.
From the 1970s.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: D 29.0 cm x H 15.0 cm.
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern Teak paper bin, 1950's
By Martin Åberg
Located in Uccle, BE
Martin Aberg for Servex teak waste basket. Fully signed with burnt in mark, Servex, Made in Sweden. Circa 1955-60. Good overall condition. Gently restored....
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Brutalist Bronze 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 th...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair Timo Sarpaneva Festivo Candlesticks for Iittala Finland Scandinavian Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Finland Iittala Art Glass with bubbles Festivo Candle Holders designed by Timo Sarpaneva, made in the late 1970s.
Top...
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Daish Modern solid Teak Dansk Butcher Block Candle Holder by Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful rare design solid teak butcher block large candle holder with brass insert designed by Quistgaard circa 1980's.
Category
20th Century Malaysian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Stunning Vase in Brass - Skultuna, Sweden - Pierre Forsell 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning and rare vase in brass by Pierre Forsell, designed and produced at Skultuna in the 1960-70s. This vase is 10 cm (4") tall and about 16 cm (6.4") in diameter and in excellent condition. A truly Swedish design classic.
Pierre Forsell worked for several years at Skultuna Brassworks, where he created some of his most iconic designs. His brass products...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Turquoise Modernist Bowl in Brass by Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall Sweden
Located in Vorst, BE
A Swedish Brass bowl by Gunnar Ander. Produced by Ystad-Metall, located in the town of Ystad in Sweden.
Very elegant oval modernist bowl. Signed w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge, in a large, stately design. Striking dekor of a lion on its hind legs. Beautifully rendered with great attention to details.
“Argenta” was ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Hans-Agne Jakobsson lantern L163, candle tealight, glass and brass, Sweden, 1960
Located in Forserum, SE
A minimalist egg-shaped candleholder model L163, produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in Sweden in the 1960s. It consists of a white opal glass base holding a dome-shaped top crafted from...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pewter Vase by Sylvia Stave for Gab
Located in Genarp, SE
A rare pewter vase på Sylvia Stave for GAB from the 1920s.
The vase has a characteristic modern design with simple lines and two handles.
The vase is a historic piece of the ...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Hilding Ekelund, Finnish 1920's tinned candelabra for Taidetakomo Hakkarainen
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Illuminate your home with the Hilding Ekelund candelabra, a masterpiece from the Finnish 1920s, designed for Taidetakomo Hakkarainen. As a renowned arc...
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Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron, Tin
Börne Augustsson, Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic blue 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
Erik Hoglund / Engraved Bowl'Crystal' / Boda Glasbruk / 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
An art piece carved into crystal glass using the engraving technique. The deep and rough sculpture is by Eric Högland himself. Engraved with 6 bir...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Drip Shaped Yellow Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A ceramic vase with yellow / lightyellow (beige) glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 13 cm (5.2") high and 7.5 cm (3") in diameter and in very good condit...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Blue Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely blue probably unique vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the late 1940s the vase is 19.5 cm high. It has a minor white mark in the glaze except from that it is in excellent condition.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the top names when it comes to Mid century Scandinavian Ceramics...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1956
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware bowl with amazing hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1956.
Excellent condition.
Incised s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Hand painted "Apple" jar by Josef Frank for Svenskt tenn
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare lidded jar in the shape of an apple designed by Josef Frank. Produced by Firma Svenskt Tenn during the 1950s. Made from Aluminum with hand painted decor. Very good vintage condi...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Christer Heijl, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An yellow and green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Christer Heijl and produced by Töreboda Keramik, Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions: 7.375” H x 5” W x 6.125” D
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Kai Bloomqvist Scandinavian Modern Patinated Cast Bronze Bowl, Finland, 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Kaj Blomquist cast bronze bowl on three legs with oxidized patina. Signed “Kaj Blomqvist”, Finland 1 970s.
Measure: Diameter: 10.75”.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
A pair 1970s Vintage Ann Warff Kosta Boda Snowball Votive Candle Holders
Located in Charleston, SC
This is a set of vintage 1970's Kosta Boda Snowball Candle Holders by Ann Warff. Crafted out of heavyweight, lead-free, clear crystal. Original sti...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Danish Modern Solid Teak Tambour Door Box
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Danish modern solid teak tambour door box, circa 1970s. The box is in very good vintage condition and measures 9.75"W x 10.5"D x 5.5"H. #2783
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
SET of 3 glassvases ASEDA by Bo Borgström & WMF amethyst gray-blue violet vase
By Bo Borgstrom
Located in Landshut, BY
1960s
3 VASES
ASEDA: H / Height: 21 cm ~ DM / Diameter: 7cm
WMF CYLINDER: H / Height: 26cm ~ DM / diam.: 7cm
Chalice shaped vase / Purple Chalice : H / height: 16cm ~ DM / diam.: ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Large Henning Koppel Teak Bowl for Georg Jensen, 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Large Henning Koppel staved teak bowl for Georg Jensen. Signed, Denmark, 1950s.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Otto Brauer for Holmegaard. Bottle in red mouth-blown art glass with white ball.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Otto Brauer for Holmegaard.
Vase / bottle in red mouth-blown art glass with white ball. 1960's.
Measures: 32.5 x 9.5 cm (incl. Ball).
In perfect condition.
Label.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
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