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
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...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paint
1950s Marianne Starck Triangular Black White Handmade Bowl, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sculptural and graphically stunning Scandinavian midcentury modern warm anthracite black and white decorative centerpiece bowl. Hand-carved organic animalistic relief pattern of styl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Stig Lindberg Unique Ceramic Cylindrical Bowl Planter in Oxblood for Gustavsberg
Located in Troy, MI
Large unique ceramic vessel by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio
Sweden circa 1960's
Cylindrical form with molten spotted glaze in contrasting oxblood and mossy green
Signed to u...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Mid-Century Patinated Bronze Vase, GAB, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely 1930s bronze vase, in a plump form with decorative handles and details. Patinated in beautiful green nuances.
GAB was founded in Stockholm in 1867 and was an important influe...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Collection of Five Blue Vases by Erik Hoglund, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Collection of five blue glass vases/vessels designed by Erik Höglund. Hand blown at Boda glass hut during the 1960s. They are all different sizes and shapes in very good to excellent...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
King Size Unica Floor Vase by Danish Sejer Ceramic Studio Pottery Denmark, 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
An extraordinary huge and tall mid-century Danish floor vase by Fridtjof Sejersen for Sejer Studio Ceramic made 1960s to 1970s. It´s made in his own ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish 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
$326 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A refined and elegant bronze vase crafted by Guldsmedsaktiebolaget (GAB), Sweden, circa 1930s. This tall, fluted vessel exhibits the clean lines and geometric elegance characteristic...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Collectors stoneware bowl in ceramic, Scandinavian Modern, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful, decorative stoneware bowl with glaze shifting in blues, black and brown.
By Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden mid1900s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Art Noveau bronze vase by Hugo Elmqvist, Sweden, early 20th century
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Lovely bronze vase attributed to Elsa Kock and made by Hugo Elmqvist in Sweden during the first half of the 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware bowl with amazing glossy 'aniara' glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s.
Great condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Blue Bowl Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand - Scandinavian Mid 20th century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely blue bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 14 cm (5.6") in diameter and 7 cm (2,8") tall. It is in excellent condition except from some minor cracks...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Midentury Brass Candlestick by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark, 1950s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of elegant brass candlesticks by Jens Quistgaard, in a sleek, tapering form.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Kaj Franck / "KREMLIN BELL" KF500/1500 / Nuutajarvi
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Designed in 1957.
Manufactured from 1957 to 1968.
One of Kai Franck's representative works, it was exhibited at the 1957 Milan Triennale, where it won the Grand Prix.
Designed as a ...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Arthur Percy Midcentury Swedish Modern Art Glass Vase for Gullaskruf
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Large and impressive hand blown bulb vase by Arthur Percy and made in Sweden by Gullaskruf. This vase is almost 20" high and a beautiful teal color.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Beige / Yellow Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Mid century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the vase is 15,5 cm high and in very good condition except from some minor marks in the glaze. Over all it´s in beautiful conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Rörstrand Sweden Footed Bowl Green Speckled Glaze by Carl-Harry Stålhane 1950s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage footed bowl by Swedish ceramist Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Sweden. Made circa 1950s.
The bowl is made from stoneware and has a slightly triangular shape. It is decora...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Blue, White Striped Ceramic Vase, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Beautiful and vivid light blue vintage Mid-Century Modern vase from the 1960s. Distinct slim and precise white stripes on light blue base with glazed interior in black and green arou...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Swedish Modern Brass Candelabra by Lars Holmström for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden 1950
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Stunning candelabra in brass by Lars Holmström, Arvika for Firma Svenskt Tenn. This candelabra features seven holders and a curved organic form. One candle cup is slightly loose, but...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda Sweden Egg miniature sculpture , 1990’s
Located in Delft, NL
Bertil Vallien fo Kosta Boda Sweden miniature sculpture Stair ”Entrance” 1993
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Scandinavian Crystal Glass Ashtray Catchall Buck Deer Sweden Strombergshytta
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial Scandinavian Modern Swedish Modern Strombergshyttan crystal glass ashtray or vide-poche catchall with etched deer buck animal design at center, circa mid-...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Swedish Modern Wall Hung Candlesticks - Sconces in Brass, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish trio of elongated candleholders for wall mount. Made in Sweden circa 1950-60 in style reminiscent of Hans Agne Jakobsson. They are hung by spacers giving them this free, un...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$752 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Stoneware Vase by Gerd Bogelund for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing sung glaze.
Made by Gerd Bogelund for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark.
Excellent condition. Painted monogram signature "gb" and three waves for ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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
Large Dahl Jensen Crackle Glazed Vase. Copenhagen, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and elegant Dahl Jensen crackle glazed vase with hand painted flowers and gilded banding on rim and base.
Designed by Jens Peter Dahl Jensen. Made in Copenhagen, Denmark, 193...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Set of Three Rare ‘Mangania’ Pieces by Lillemor Mannerheim, Sweden, 1955
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare trio from the ‘Mangania’ series, designed by Lillemor Mannerheim and produced by Gefle for Upsala-Ekeby in 1955. Each piece is made of finely crafted stoneware with Mannerheim...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Arthur Percy, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
By Arthur Percy, Gefle
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Arthur Percy and produced by Gefle, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
A Classic Blue "Aro" ceramic bowl by Gunnar Nylund, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Classic elegant "Aro" ceramic bowl by Gunnar Nylund. Shades in blue and brown glaze. Made for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Inscribed with artist signature and Rorstand studio mark. E...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Nils Kähler for Kähler, Vase in Partially Glazed Stoneware
Located in København, Copenhagen
Nils Kähler (1906-1979) for Kähler.
Vase / flowerpot in partially glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in mustard yellow shades.
1960s.
Measures: 12.5 x 12.5 cm.
In very good cond...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Sweden 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware vase with amazing 'aniara' glossy glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s.
Good condition....
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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.
Good condition, with only a few light scratches. Slightly askew with an inscription...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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
Scandinavian pinewood bowl by Stig Johnsson for Smålandsslöjd, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Forserum, SE
A large organically shaped pinewood bowl designed and produced by Stig Johnsson for Smålandsslöjd in the 1970s. Turned from a piece of edge glued Swedish pinewood. Hallmarked “Smålandsslöjd Stig...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Pewter Box from Herman Bergman
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely pewter box from Herman Bergman, in oval shape with a scalloped silhouette. Pretty etched pattern on the lid and around the base.
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Striped Green Glazed Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Björk for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Ceramic Vase/Candle Holder by Eva Jancke-Björk for Uppsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1940
Unique, sculptural glazed ceramic vase by Eva Jancke-Björk. Hand formed and glazed with lime and fo...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Midcentury Stoneware Vases by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of five stoneware vases by Stig Lindberg, from the series “Drejargods”. Bulbous forms with striking colors. One blue and one yellow, the others green with hues of blue and streak...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Large Wooden Sculpture "Silent Dialogue" by Ole Wettergren, Denmark, 1980s
Located in Odense, DK
A captivating wooden sculpture by Danish artist Ole Wettergren, created in the 1980s. Titled "Silent Dialogue", this piece demonstrates Wettergren’s refined craftsmanship and his abi...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Carl-Harry Stålhane SHX Stoneware Bowl, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
An exceptional stoneware bowl by Carl-Harry Stålhane, one of Sweden’s most celebrated mid-century ceramic artists. Crafted in the 1950s for the prestigious Rörstrand studio, this pie...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Ture Berglund, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass vase designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansens Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s.
Chipped glass present on bottom of vase
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dim...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Bronze Art Deco Candelabra, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco bronze candelabra with amazing patina.
Made in Sweden, 1930s, by an unknown designer and manufacturer.
Great original condition, with some wear to the patinat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Miniature Dark Blue Bowl - Gunnar Nylund - 1940-1950s - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A miniature bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the bowl is 4,5 cm (1.8") high and 8 cm (3,2") in diameter. It is in mint condition except from a minor mark in the glaze fr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
1950s Blue Art Glass Swan Neck Decorative Bowl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Decorative vintage Nordic mouth blown art glass swan neck bowl. White, light blue and clear dark blue glass are placed side by side in organic soft shapes to accentuate a bright blue...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
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
American Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut Madona Wood Sculpture
By Erich Bolinger
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful modernist hand-carved solid walnut Madona virgin sculpture, circa 1960's great condition.
Category
20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1975. Beige / Off White
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware bowl with amazing glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1975.
Great condition.
Incised signature 'Fribe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Blue Eggshaped Stoneware Vase Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful egg-shaped stoneware miniature vase with amazing celadon / blue-green hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Swed...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Argenta Vase with Silver Sea Creature Motif, Sweden
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant Art Deco vase from the renowned Argenta series, designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg in Sweden during the 1930s. This piece features the signature green crackle glaze, be...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Erik Höglund - Set of 2 glass Ashtray ''Robot''
By Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of 2 Ashtrays/Decorative ''Robot'' trays by Erik Höglund from the 1960's.
Emerald Green Tray - 11x11 CM
Blue Tray - 9 CM
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
2 Miniature Ceramic Vessles / Vases - Höganäs Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
2 miniature ceramic vessles designed at Höganäs in Sweden probably in the 1960s. They are 6.5 cm tall and in excellent condition, signed as on photos.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Ivar Alenius Björk Brass Liljan Candleholder for Ystad Metal 1940s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of two Swedish brass candle holders, model Liljan, designed by Ivar Alenius Björk for Ystad Metall, Sweden 1940s circa
Signature engrav...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Green Crystal Glass Apple by Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors, Sweden, 1957
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning crystal glass apple by Ingeborg Lundin, tinted crispy green. The apple is an iconic piece, composed in 1955 and was first presented at H55 where it caused a sensation. The design is the epitome of Lundin’s pure, gracious style.
About Ingeborg Lundin:
Ingeborg Lundin was a Swedish glass artist, whose 1950s and 60s designs are among the most influential of that era. Lundin got her education at Konstfack in Stockholm and started working at Orrefors directly after her graduation in 1947. She stayed at Orrefors until 1971, redefining the art of glass design with her pure, gracious, sometimes ethereal creations. Ingeborg Lundin received the Lunning prize in 1954 and a gold medal at the Milano Triennale in 1957.
Literature: Svenskt glas...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Swedish bronze vase, circa 1930th.
Located in Long Island City, NY
A patinated bronze vase, Sweden, circa 1930th.
Beautiful deep patina. Unmarked.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Box by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Decorative stoneware “Argenta” box by Wilhelm Kåge in a comfact form. Decorated with a silver griffin, lovely attention to detail.
“Argenta” was introduced at the Stockholm exhibiti...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund Stoneware "GN ARU" Blue Bowl for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund Stoneware "GN ARU" Blue Bowl for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Beautiful stoneware bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand in shades of light blue and brown trim hares fur gl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
A off-white Luster Hedgehog vase - Chamotte - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A off white luster Hedgehog-vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 11 cm (4.4") high and in excellent condition except from some minor marks. The vase is marked as the ph...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Haunsø Danish Modern Decorative Plate With Deer, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian modern decorative ceramic dish made by Haunsø Ceramics in the 1950s. Shiny cream white and bright green glazed plate with incised symmetrical lines and depiction of a de...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow-glazed earthenware vase produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Small Rosewood Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Small Rosewood Bowl
"nice wood grain and finish"
"turned from a single piece of wood"
"oiled with food grade mineral oil"
"see last image for more bowls"
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Rosewood
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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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