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
Purple Sommerso Glass Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Strömbergshyttan Sweden, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Purple Sommerso Glass Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Strömbergshyttan Sweden, 1960s.
Beautiful hand blown Swedish Mid-Century Modern small vase ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
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...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda. Large art glass sculpture. Shaped as an ice block.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers.
Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase.
Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda.
Large sculpture...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Stoneware Bowls by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of stoneware bowls by Gunnar Nylund, of the appealing “ARO” model. Streamlined, oval form with plunging sides. One with rich brown glaze and the other with eggshell and blue glaze.
Category
1950s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
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.
Great condition.
Incised signa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Swedish Designer, Small Candlesticks, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of small metal candlesticks designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Fits 0.8” diameter candles
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Annikki Hovisaari / BOTTLE / Arabia Finland / 1960s
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Annikki Hovisaari was a Finnish female potter and designer.
She studied ceramics at the Central School of Arts and Crafts and from 1949, after graduation, was assigned to the Applied...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
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.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Baca Vase Blue White Ochre, Danish 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Ceramic vase from the Royal Copenhagen "Baca" series designed by Nils Thorsson in the late 1960s. This vase was manufactured in the period 1975 to 1979.
It features a geometric pa...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Swedish Grace Brass Vase by Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant patinated bronze vase. Called 'Kungavasen' (The Kings Vase).
Art deco / Swedish Grace.
Made by Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, 1930s.
Good condition. Some wear to the patina...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Large Scandinavian Rattan Hanging Monkey, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very rare rattan bull head, wicker wall decoration dates to the 1960s-1970s
The proportions are perfect, very decorative.
We still have a dark lacqu...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Norwegian Crystal Owl
By Hadeland
Located in New York, NY
What a cute little guy/gal crystal owl...! A Norwegian crystal owl, Scandinavian Modern design, circa late-20th century, Norway. A great piece for a desk, shelf, windowsill, vanity a...
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
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 prod...
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Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge with silver decor of a mermaid with double tail fins, strewing flowers around her. Lovely attention to every detail.
“Argenta” was introduce...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Jar in Pewter, Sweden -1925
Located in Örebro, SE
Absolutely stunning Scandinavian modern jar in pewter with beautiful etched decor, Sweden -1925.
Signed, Svanson 1925.
Wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Scratches, dents a...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Antique Swedish Decorative Wabi Sabi Dark Brown Wooden Bowl in Birch Dated 1793
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish dark brown antique decorative wooden bowl made out of birch wood produced in Sweden, 1793. In good condition with some old and genuine repairs.
Dimensions: H: 13 cm / ...
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1790s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch
Orrefors Crystal Fleur Crown Bowl by Jan Johansen Sweden 1970s
By Orrefors
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Orrefors Crystal Fleur Crown Bowl by Jan Johansen Sweden 1970s.
Vintage crystal bowl in the Fleur pattern designed by Jan Johansson, an artist who began work for Orrefors in the 1970s.
The design is reminiscent of a blooming flower or a crown. In excellent condition with no chips or cracks.
Signed etched "Orrefors”.
Measures: 4.75” x 4.74” x 3.25”.
The Swedish crystal bowl...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
A Set of Ceramic Animal Figurines by Henrik Allert for Pentik, 1980s
By Henrik Allert, Pentik
Located in Helsinki, FI
A set of highly sought after animals by Henrik Allert for Pentik from the 1980s. The set is of 7 animals / birds and one egg. All signed and marked and are in good condition. The ani...
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1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Arthur Pettersson Candle Holders Brass Candle Sticks Arthur Pe Kolbäck
Located in Basel, BS
Rare pair of Arthur Pettersson asymmetrical candle holders in solid brass, hand-crafted in Kolbäck, Sweden in the 1960s.
Brass is in very good condition, lacquered finish.
Height: ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Rosewood and Brass Trinket Jewelry Box, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A beautifully crafted rosewood box with brass sides and pin-inlays to its star-perforated lid. Despite its Arabic inspired lid it was in fact made in Scandinavia during the 1960s. A ...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$261 Sale Price
20% Off
Nittsjö, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Blue Baca Vase Abstract, Danish Ceramic 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Ceramic vase from the Royal Copenhagen "Baca" series designed by Nils Thorsson in the late 1960s. This vase was manufactured in the period 1975 to 1979.
It features an abstract pa...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Freeform Art Glass Vase by Severin Brørby for Hadeland Norway, 1970s
By Hadeland
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Large free-form handkerchief vase in Norwegian art glass. Designed by Severin Brørby and made at Hadeland in Norway circa 1970s.
Hadeland Glassverk is the oldest industrial company...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Gunnar Ander, Candelabra, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass candelabra designed by Gunnar Ander and produced by Ystad-Metall, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 8.125” H x 7.25” diameter
Holds .375” diameter candles
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Pitcher / Vase by Erik Mornils for Nittsjo Keramik, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
This earthenware pitcher or vase, designed by Erik Mornils for Nittsjö Keramik in the 1930s, exhibits a rustic and traditional charm, characteristic of Scandinavian ceramics of that ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Fair condition, a lot of scratches to the patination.
Stamped 'BRONS' and ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Fritz Hansen Sewing Box in Beechwood and Leather by Søren Hansen, Denmark, 1933
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important piece of design from the early beginning of the Danish Modern furniture era. This sewing box was made at Fritz Hansen & Son, Copenhagen in the 1930s. It is made fr...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Beech
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
Bowl in Wood or Decorative Vde Poche Brown Color Scandinavian, circa 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This bowl in a brown color, is quite large. Can be used as a basket, a vide poche, or just as a decorative item.
It has been made in wood, in sweden, circa 1960.
A crack in the han...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$332 Sale Price
20% Off
Bronze Art Deco Vase by SVM Handarbete, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by SVM, Svenska Metallverken AB, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, but with an inscription on the base.
Stamped 'SVENSKA ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s. Green Celadon
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful fluted Art Deco vase with amazing celadon glaze.
Designed by Ewald Dahlskog for Bo Fajans (Bobergs Fajansfabrik), Sweden.
Excellent condition.
Impressed signature 'ED...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Swedish turned wooden bowl folk craft handmade early 20th century
Located in Forest, BE
Original Swedish birch turned, folk craft bowl. Some patina and traces of use that gives a warm feeling. A real eye catcher in any interior.
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1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch
Stoneware Bowl by Raija Tuumi for Arabia, Finland, 1960s. Blue and Brown.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique hand thrown stoneware bowl, with amazing glaze.
Made by Raija Tuumi at Arabia, Finland, 1960s.
Excellent condition.
Incised signature "RT" and "ARABIA".
Ceramic artist Raija Tuumi (1923–2016) represents a generation of artists who, after the war, helped make Finland’s art industry internationally famous. The ceramic artists and their visibility at international exhibitions played a significant role in putting Finnish art on the world map. Raised in Kiukais in Satakunta, Finland, Raija Tuumi first discovered artistic expression through weaving. However local potters, raised her interest in an alternative material.
After many different phases in her life Tuumi ended up studying in Ateneum’s ceramics department between 1946 and 1949, during which she found her own strong style. The students’ training included periods in workshops in Finland, where she encountered potters’ large dough and butter milk pots and other dishes that inspired Tuumi to work on large sculptural objects.
Tuumi studied in the ceramics department along side with other ceramisist, including Ulla Procopé, Annikki Hovisaari, Dorrit Flinckenberg, Vuokko Eskolin...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Blue Speckled Bowl, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s, Mid Century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely blue bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the bowl is 39 x 26 cm (15.6" x 10.4") in diameter. It´s in excellent condition, it is marked as 1st quality.
Gunnar Nylu...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
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
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Blue Ceramic Vase Lovely Glaze Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A ceramic vase with a lovely glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 32 cm (12.8") high. It´s in excellent condition, it is marked as 2nd quality because a small whi...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Fine Crystal Perfume Bottle With Faceted Stopper By Orrefors, Sweden. c1980's
By Orrefors
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Beautiful and pure, crystal clear perfume bottle by Orrefors, Sweden
Unusually faceted, cut crystal stopper completes this most appealing piece
Circa 1980's
Height with stopper 3.5 ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Arne Bang Light Blue Speckled Art Deco Stoneware Vase, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful stoneware vase in light blue speckled glazing handmade by Arne Bang in Denmark the 1930s. Signature "AB" to base.
Arne Bang (1901-1983) was a Danish sculptor and ceramic de...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
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
Nittsjö, Vase, Green Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Jais Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen Square Vase or Bottle with Bronze Lid, 1957
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish artist Jais Nielsen deigned this slim square stoneware jar or bottle with bronze lid for Royal Copenhagen.
The four sides show a decoration of biblical motifs covered with br...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Finn Juhl for Kay Bojesen Teak Bowl
By Finn Juhl
Located in San Francisco, CA
Danish modern teak bowl designed by Finn Juhl for Kay Bojesen, Denmark. Turned from a single piece of teak wood into an organic modern shape. Polished and clean, with original patina...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Iron, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Fits 0.80” diameter candles
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Blue Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio Sweden 1960s
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, 1960s.
Great cond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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
Ystad Metall, Candelabra, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
By Ystad-Metall
Located in High Point, NC
A brass candelabra designed and produced by Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1940s.
Holds .75" diameter candles.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Nils Landberg for Orrefors Sommerso Vase Smoke Grey and Clear, 1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Scandinavian Modern sommerso vase in smoke grey and clear glass was designed by Nils Landberg for Orrefors Sweden in 1950s.
The vase is clearly signed on the bottom with engraved "...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Glass, Sommerso
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Nittsjö, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Set of 2 V. Bjerke Petersen Rörstrand Fasett Vase 7 and 8 Purple & Black, Sweden
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
This is a rare set of 2 vases by Danish artist Vilhelm Bjerke Petersen for Rörstrand, Sweden. The vases belong to the "Fasett" series and were designed by Bjerke Petersen in 1951-195...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1969
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1969.
Great condition.
Incised signa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Art Deco Bowl by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bowl designed by Just Andersen in 1920s and produced by his own company in Denmark. Made from Disko metal (an alloy of different metals invented by Just Andersen...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a beautiful, curvesome form. Glazed oxidized copper green, with a beautiful “Mimosa” pattern.
Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceram...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Jeans Quistgaard for Dansk Black Iron & Brass Swivel Candelabra, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Danish Modern Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Black Iron Swivel 7 Arm Candle Holder. Featuring a enameled black cast iron tree form with adjustable an...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Iron
Abstract oak and teak sculpture by Swedish artist Sven Olsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Abstract wooden sculpture by Swedish artist Sven Olsson. Hand made from oak and teak, ca 1950-60s. Beautifully crafted by hand. Base with impressed initials. Very good vintage condit...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak, Teak
Art Deco Bronze Bowl by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze bowl designed by Just Andersen in 1920s and produced by his own company in Denmark.
Good condition, some light scratches and wear to the patination.
Stam...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Gabriel Keramik, Dish, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green and brown-glazed ceramic dish produced by Gabriel Keramik, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 3.05"H x 9.625"W x 11.0"D
All items ship from High Point, North Ca...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful and rare stoneware vase designed by Gertrud Lönegren.
This studio piece was created at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41.
Exquisite glaze. Excellent condition.
Impressed 'Rörstrand...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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Majolica Rooster
Mantel Chime Clock
Italian Cigarette Case
Italian Crucifix
Mayan Mid Century
Gold Squirrel
Hamada Shoji
Large German Porcelain Figure
Metal Cigarette Case
Marble Torchere
Italy Tazza