Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
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
Gunnar Nylund Vase Pike Mouth Gäddgap Rörstand Sweden 1950s 1960s
Located in Basel, BS
Gunnar Nylund vase in a rare turquoise glaze with brown flecks, hand-thrown stoneware, made at Rörstrand factory in the 1950s. 1st quality sorting.
The model is called ‚Pike Mouth‘ ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Carl Harry Stalhane Miniature Jar Stoneware Rörstrand Sweden 1950s 1960s
Located in Basel, BS
Carl-Harry Stålhane miniature stoneware jar for Rörstrand, made in Sweden in the 1950s.
Diameter: 5 cm
Height: 3.5 cm
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish designer art déco bronze vase, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful patinated bronze vase by Swedish designer during the fist half of the 20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Set of Two Vintage "Paper Bag" Vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal - 1970's
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Set of Two Vintage Beige/Brown "Paper Bag" Vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal
pair of vintage "Paper Bag" vases designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal. These exceptional pieces...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Anna Lisa Thomson Vase Ekeby Sweden Flower Relief White Glaze15 1930s
Located in Basel, BS
Rare and early Anna Lisa Thomson stoneware vase with relief decor, hand crafted at Upsala Ekeby in Sweden in the late 1930s to early 1940s.
Beautiful cream white color, shows some p...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
A vase by FOLKE ARSTRÖM forGAB limited edition of 150.
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pewter vase by FOLKE ARSTRÖM for GAB, Sweden, circa 1930th. Limited edition of 150.
Stamped and numbered 57/150.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pewter
1970s Huge Brutalist Danish Sejer Unic Sculptural Ceramic Floor Vase Blue Grey
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Huge Mid-century Danish ceramic floor vase by Fridtjof Sejersen for Sejer ceramic studio. Made ca 1960s to 1970s. It´s made in his own studio workshop in Nr. Aaby on the Danish islan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
A bronze vase by GAB, 1930s
Located in Long Island City, NY
A patinated bronze vase manufactured by GAB, Sweden circa 1930s.
Model number 260. Marked by manufacturer. Engraving.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Vase in Brass - Skultuna, Sweden - Pierre Forsell 1983
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase in brass by Pierre Forsell, designed and produced at Skultuna in the 1983. This vase is 23 cm (9.2") tall and about 6 cm (2.4") in diameter and in excellent condition. Marked ...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 large vases by Per Lutken
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 3 art glass vases by Per Lutken for Holmegaard. Denmark, circa 1960th. Signed and numbered. Dimensions H 10" x W9" x D7" and H6.25" x W6" x D5".
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Gunnar Nylund Vase Pike Mouth Gäddgap Rörstand Sweden 1950s 1960s
Located in Basel, BS
Gunnar Nylund vase in a rare turquoise glaze with brown flecks, hand-thrown stoneware, made at Rörstrand factory in the 1950s. 1st quality sorting.
The model is called ‚Pike Mouth‘ ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Tobacco jar by HARALD LINDER
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Long Island City, NY
Tobacco jar by HARALD LINDER. Pewter for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden. Circa 1920th/30th.
The sides with engraved decoration and applied relief decoration in the form of Adam and Eve in t...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pewter
Arne Bang Stoneware Vase with Blue and Green Glaze, Denmark 1940s.
By Arne Bang
Located in Asaa, DK
Arne Bang Stoneware Vase with Blue and Green Glaze, Denmark 1940s.
Iconic Danish ceramic vase with running blue and green glaze hand made, designed and manufactured by Arne Bang in ...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Kjell Engman Flute Vase, 1999
By Kjell Engman
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Flute vase by Kjell Engman at Kosta-Boda, Sweden, 1999. Filigree glass with yellow base and body, purple leg. Measures: Height 9.85"(25cm), diameter of the base 3.15"(8cm). Marked on...
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Eva Jancke-Björk, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Eva Jancke-Björk and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Black Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand Atelier - Mid 20th Century Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A black vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand Atelier, it´s 16 cm (6.4") high. It´s marked as 1st quality and is in excellent condition except from some minor scratches. ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Carl-Harry Stalhane / SDS VASE / Rorstrand / 1950s
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
The work of Carl-Harry Stalhane, who supported the golden age of Rorstrand with Gunnar Nylund and was active as a designer and art director.
Stoneware in the form of simple lines, pr...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Group of 5 Yellow Ceramic Vases - Rörstrand - Gunnar Nylund - Midcentury Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of six vases designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand in the 1950s. The vases are between 8 - 27.5 cm high and in excellent condition. They are all marked as 1st quality. All v...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
A pair of Brass vases / Candlesticks - Carl-Einar Borgström Ystad Metall - 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of brass vases /candlesticks designed by Carl-Einar Borgström at Ystad Metall in the 1930s. These were designed to be both vases and candlesticks. They are 8 cm high and 9.5 c...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
Group of 7 Glass "Sommerso" Vases by Strömbergshyttan, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Beautiful set of seven "Sommerso" vases in purple and clear designed by Gunnar Nylund and Asta Strömberg in Sweden during the 1950s. Hand made with underlay glass technique (colored ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Just Andersen, Vase, Pewter, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A small pewter vase designed and produced by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s.
Dimensions: 2” H x 1.875” diameter
Diameter of opening: .5”
Category
1930s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pewter
Green Ceramic Vase with handles Eva Jancke-Björk - Bo Fajans 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely green art deco vase in ceramic with lovely handles designed by Eva Jancke-Björk at Bo Fajans in Gefle in the 1940s. The vase is 13.5 cm high and 16.5 cm in diameter. It is i...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Large Lilac Kosta Boda Art Glass Vase by Kjell Engman, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large sculptural light purple Sommerso style art glass vase by Swedish artist Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda. From the 1980s Swing series. Signed by the artist and numbered under base. ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Set of Purple and Raspberry Colored Glass Vases by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
Look at this beautiful set of vases by Gunnar Nylund. The colors of these vases are exceptionally beautiful, the smaller vase has a beautiful raspberry colored glass, the more delica...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Confetti Cobalt Blue and Red Glass Vase by Erika Lagerbielke for Orrefors Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Architectural sommerso cobalt blue vase with minimalistic red accent on the rim was designed by Erika Lagerbielke for Orrefors Sweden as a part of Confetti series. The bright, inten...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Glass, Sommerso
Pewter Vase by Edvin Ollers, Sweden, 1930s. Svenskt Tenn. Art Deco.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful pewter vase, with amazing patina.
Designed by Edvin Ollers and made by Schreuder & Olsson in Stockholm, Sweden, 1938.
Great condition, with only a few light scratches.
...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal, Pewter
Edvin Öhrström, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue blown-glass vase designed by Edvin Öhrström and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Swedish "dug out barrel"/laggkärl from around 1850s
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish "dug out barrel"/laggkärl from around 1850s
Made from a single solid dugout pine tree trunk with a attatched bottom, perfect as a planter.
Height: 70 cm/27.5 inch
Depth: 34...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pine
Carl-Harry Stalhane / VASE / Rorstrand / 1950s
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
The work of Carl-Harry Stalhane, who supported the golden age of Rorstrand with Gunnar Nylund and was active as a designer and art director.
Stoneware in the form of simple lines, pr...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Black Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A black vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 10.5 cm (4.2") high and in excellent condition. The vase is marked as 2nd quality.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is one...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Arne Bang Danish Stoneware Ceramic Vase in Blue
By Arne Bang
Located in Oakland, CA
Arne Bang fluted stoneware ceramic vase in blue glaze, signed, 1901-1983 Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Mid-Century Patinated Bowl, GAB, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant 1930s bronze decorative bowl, in a low, bulging form. Oil-patinated in varying nuances of green.
GAB was founded in Stockholm in 1867 and was an important influence on the S...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Nils Lamberg for Orrefors Sommerso Grey and Clear Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Scandinavian Modern Sommerso Smoked Grey Tall Glass Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors
Elegant smoked grey and clear sommerso glass vase. Designed by Nils Landberg and manufactured ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
Schollert, Vase, Ceramic, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A fluted white-glazed ceramic vase produced by Schollert, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda Large Atoll Glass Bowl Scandinavian Modern
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Large handcrafted bowl was designed by Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda as a part of 'Atoll' series. It has a solid, heavy clear glass walls with unique free-form pattern of hand-applied ...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Arne Bang, Vase, Stoneware, Denmark, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in High Point, NC
A fluted brown-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1930s.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Berndt Friberg Miniature Vase Stoneware Yellow Glaze Gustavsberg Sweden 1960s
Located in Basel, BS
Berndt Friberg miniature vase in a beautiful yellow-green hares fur glaze, hand-crafted at his studio at Gustavsberg factory in the 1960s.
Height: 5.5 cm
Diameter: 4 cm
Excellent c...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Kosta Boda Bertil Vallien Volcano Series Mini Object Vase, Double Bubble 48136
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite mini object vase is a standout piece from Bertil Vallien's iconic Volcano series, designed in 1981. The unique double bubble shape is enhanced by the stunning iridesce...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Luster, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Iceberg Still Mold Blown Crystal Vase 3825
Located in New York, NY
Tapio Wirkkala still-mold blown crystal "Iceberg" vase.
Hand Incised signature to underside: [Tapio Wirkkala 3825].
Measures 7¾ H × 8 W × 7 D in...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Swedish Modern Nils Landberg Orrefors Sommerso Smoked Grey Glass Large Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant smoked grey and clear sommerso glass vase. Designed by Nils Landberg and manufactured by Orrefors. Sweden, 1970s.
This hand blown glass va...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
A pair of extra large glass vases by Per Lutken for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of extra large hand blown glass vases by Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Denmark , Circa 1960th.
One vases signed and dated. Dimensions : H 15.75" x 12.5" x 11". (H 15.25" x 12.5" ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Creme Floor Vase - Höganäs Andersson & Johansson - Erik Ivarsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large creme-colored floor vase designed by Erik Ivarsson at Andersson & Johansson in Höganäs, Sweden. The vase is 47 cm high and in excellent condition except from a minor un-glaze...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Group of 6 Black Vases Ceramic, Rörstrand - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Scandinavian
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of six vases with stunning black and brown harfur glazes designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the 1950s. The vases are between 10.5 - 35 cm high and in excellent ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Modern Collection of Six Green Vases by Erik Hoglund, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Collection of six green 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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Anna Lisa Thomson Vase Ekeby Sweden Flower Relief White Glaze15 1930s
Located in Basel, BS
Rare and early Anna Lisa Thomson stoneware vase with relief decor, hand crafted at Upsala Ekeby in Sweden in the late 1930s to early 1940s.
Beautiful cream white color, shows some p...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Vintage Hand Signed White 3030 Iittala Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in Krefeld, DE
Hand signed Alvar Aalto vase 3030 Savoy for Iittala made in Finland. Nice vintage condition with some scratches at the base and small chips at th...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Axel Salto Unique Danish vase, in the manner of Salto. Royal Copenhagen
Located in Forest, BE
Unique vase made by or in the manner of Axel Salto. Beautiful glaze and details. There's various shades of brown and greens. Will fit any interiors, a true beauty.
Axel Johannes ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
1950s Ceramic vase by Gunnar Nylund
Located in New York, NY
1950s Ceramic vase model ARL by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden. In a good condition.
Dimensions: H 8 in. x W 3 in. x D 3 in.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Glass Art Vase Known as "May" by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda, 1980s
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A rather large and very beautiful vintage art glass vase, known as "May" handmade and signed by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda, Sweden, in perfect condition. This vase is simple in shap...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Arthur Percy, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
By Arthur Percy
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Ystad Metall, vase in brass, Swedish Modern mid1900s.
By Ystad-Metall
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful vase in brass in the style of Art Deco, Scandinavian mid-1900s.
By Ystad Metall, Sweden.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vases for Rosenthal
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of 3 original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vases for Rosenthal.
Great condition. Marked 'Rosenthal' 'Studio Linie' and 'Germany'.
Measurements
Large: 19,5 cm x 12,...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
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...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge in a conical form with a wide brim. Decorated with fish in different sizes, chasing each other, surrounded by bubbles. Lovely atten...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Gray Vase "Collier", Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s - Mid century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase of model "Collier" designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 14 cm (5,6") high and about 13 cm (5,2") in diameter. It´s in mint condition.
Gunnar Nylund was...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Iconic Alvar Aalto Savoy Glass Vase Model. 3030, Deep Green, Iittala 1960s
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto entered and won a competition held at the Karhula-Iittala glass factory that was organized for the 1937 Paris World Fair. The year was 1936 and Aalto´s entry was called `...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Erik Höglund / PEOPLE BOTTLE(GREY CARBORUNDUM) H875 / Boda Glasbruk / 1950s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Launched in 1956, this series uses tiny granules of carborundum (silicon carbide) instead of the potato or sawdust that had previously been used to create bubbles.
Carborundum is a ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Grey Stoneware Vases Chamotte, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 18.5 cm high and it is in very good condition except from some minor marks.
Gunnar Nylund was born in Paris 1904 with pare...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stalhane / SOQ VASE / Rorstrand / 1950s
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
The work of Carl-Harry Stalhane, who supported the golden age of Rorstrand with Gunnar Nylund and was active as a designer and art director.
Stoneware in the form of simple lines, pr...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Yellow Stoneware Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950-1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 17.5 cm high and it is in mint condition except from a minor mark in the glaze from the production.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Bertil Vallien Kosta Boda Minos Glass Vases, Sweden, 1984
Located in Bochum, NRW
Bertil Vallien Kosta Boda Minos Glass Vases, Sweden, 1984
Bertil Vallien's vases with a swelling body, and swirling white decor. It was traditionally mouth-blown, giving it a uniq...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Johanne Gerber for Royal Copenhagen Baca Vase Bird Motif, Danish Ceramic 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Ceramic vase from the Royal Copenhagen "Baca" series with decor designed by Johanne Gerber on the shape designed by Nils Thorsson. Designed in the 1960s. This vase was manufactured i...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
1950's Swedish Dancing Lady Engraved Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
1950's Swedish clear glass vase hand engraved with a dancing lady that gives movement to light reflection and water when filled.
Vase has good weight, solid piece, all hand crafted.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Orrefors Swedish Ribbed Glass Anemone Vase
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Orrefors curved ribbed crystal anemone vase with large open rim that opens out to highlight the flowers within. Sweden, late 20th Century.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Berndt Friberg, 3-piece Stoneware Tea Set, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1958
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 3-piece stoneware tea set stoneware with amazing hare’s fur glaze. Tea pot, cream jug and sugar bowl.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and blue-glazed stoneware floor vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Just Andersen pewter vase design by Arne Ekers, Copenhagen Denmark 1952
Located in København K, 84
This charming 1952 pewter vase, designed by Arne Ekers and manufactured by Just Andersen in Copenhagen, is a refined example of mid-20th century Danish metalwork...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal, Pewter
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Set of Four Holmegaard Gulv Vases by Otto Brauer in Amber
Located in Vorst, BE
Set of four Mid-Century Holmegaard Gulv-Vases by Otto Brauer, in amber.
These typical Danish Modern glass bottle vases were manufactured by Kastrup Holmegaard in Denmark during the 1950s or 1960s. Two of the vases still retain an original label. The round one should read "Kastrup Holmegaard - By Appointment to H.M. - The King Of Denmark...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
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