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
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
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...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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
Motala Lervarufabrik, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed vase designed and produced by Motala Lervarufabrik, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Orange, White, and Clear Art Glass Vase in Scandinavian Modern Style
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking sculptural vase is decorated with swirling lines of white and transparent orange fused glass, circling the bowl upwards towards the rim and guiding the eye along the curves ...
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Glass
Space Age Scandinavian Modern Hooped Glass Vase by Aseda, Sweden 1960s
By Bo Borgstrom, Aseda
Located in Valencia, VC
This Scandinavian Modern Space Age vase by Bo Borgström for Åseda Glasbruk is a striking example of mid-century design.
Handmade in Sweden in the 1960s, the vase features a unique ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Mid-Century Patinated Bronze Vase, GAB, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant bronze vase from GAB, patinated dark green in varying nuances. Classic shape with decorative stripes around the rim.
GAB was founded in Stockholm in 1867 and was an importan...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
2 Pc. Nils Landberg for Orrefors Grey and Clear Sommerso Vases
Located in New York, NY
2 pc. Mid Century Art Glass vases by Nils Landberg for Orrefors. Both are in excellent condition free of damage , both are fully and correctly marked. Offered and priced as a lot of ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
Located in Malmö, SE
Original Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" porcelain Vase for Rosenthal.
Early and rare production, made between 1979 and 1980.
Excellent condition. Marked 'Rosenthal' 'Studio Linie' and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
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
Wirkkala Textured Art Glass Ice Vase, Finland, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage Finnish Tapio Wirkkala textured art glass cylinder vase for Ittala. Asymmetrical icicle patterns. Beautiful vintage condition.
Finland, 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
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...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal, Pewter
Ewald Dahlskog – Lovely shaped Dark Green vase - Bo Fajans Sweden 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely dark green vase designed by Ewald Dahlskog at Bo Fajans, Sweden in the 1930s. The vase is 19.5 cm (7.8") high and in excellent condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal, Pewter
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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg - Swedish 1965
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large dark blue almost black ceramic vase designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 28.5 cm tall and about 8 cm in diameter. The vase is in excellent cond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Stoneware Vase by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia, Finland, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A rare and beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia, Finland, 1960s
Great condition.
Incised signature 'AH' and 'ARABIA'.
Annikki Hovisaari...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Anna-Lisa Thomson, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and green-glazed earthenware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Mark to body likely production-related.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
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 contemplative mermaid. Lovely attention to detail.
“Argenta” was introduced at the S...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Stoneware vase with decor of flowers in silver, model Grazia, Swedish Modern.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A decorative stoneware vase with silver decor, depicting a flower bouquet.
Designed by the artistic leader of Gustavsberg (from 1949, at 21 years old, to 1957) Stig Lindberg. Mode...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver
Royal Copenaghen Scandinavian Midcentury Ceramic Vase and Bowl Set, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury ceramic bowl or centerpiece and vase set with relief decoration produced by Royal Copenaghen, Denmark 1950s.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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 some light scratches. Slightly askew.
Stamped 'BRONS' and make...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Bronze Vase by GAB
By GAB
Located in Long Island City, NY
Patinated bronze vase by GAB. Sweden, Circa 1930th-40th.
Marked by manufacturer.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden, 1953
By Edward Hald, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful graal vase by Edward Hald, crystal clear with nuances of green. Beautiful underwater motif of fish, where the layers of glass create a lively, wat...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Isak Isaksson Large Blue Ceramic Vase, Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large lovely blue vase with a stunning crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 17.5 cm (7") tall and about 16.5 cm (6.6") wide and it is in excellent con...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Green White Glass Bowls by Paul Kedelv for Flygsfors, Sweden 1960s
By Paul Kedelv, Flygsfors
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two toned green & creamy white glass bowl designed by Paul Kedelv for Flygsfors, Sweden 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
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. ...
Category
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
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Excellent condition. Incised signature "GN" and makers mark "R" for Rörstra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
1940s Swedish Modernist Pewter Vase, Signed K&R Prima Svenskt Tenn
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A vintage Swedish double vase made of pewter, circa 1940s. Great minimalist/ modernist style with some deco/ machine age type influence. Nicely proportioned and well made, this is on...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pewter
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.
Dimensions: 9.15” H x 7.6” W x 3.75” D
Dimensions of opening: 5.8” W x 3” D
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Eva Jancke-Björk - Round, Dark Yellow Vase with relief - Bo Fajans 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A dark yellow vase designed by Eva Jancke-Björk at Bo Fajans in Gefle in the 1940s. The vase is 17 cm high and in excellent condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Scandinavian Modern Brutalist Stoneware Vase by Tilgmans, Sweden 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Unique Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Vase by Tilgmanns, Sweden 1960s
This Scandinavian modern brutalist stoneware vase by Tilgmanns, originating from Sweden in the 1960s, is a stri...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Early Stoneware Lidded Jar by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware lidded marmalade / jam Jar with amazing glaze.
Made by Arne Bang, at Holmegaard Stentoj studio, Denmark. Incised monogram "AB" for Arne Bang and model number "9...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Green Art Deco Ceramic Globe Vase by Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco globe vase with amazing glaze.
Designed by Ewald Dahlskog for Bo Fajans (Bobergs Fajansfabrik), Sweden.
This model 'Kulvas' was first exhibited at the Stockho...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
A Gray Ceramic Vase Har-fur glaze- Berndt Friberg - Gustavsberg 1967
Located in Stockholm, SE
A gray / green ceramic vase designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 22 cm (8.8") high and about 7 cm (2.8") in diameter. It is in very good condition and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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, with only a few light scratches.
Stamped 'HANDARBETE' ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Bronze vase '212' designed by Just Andersen for GAB, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful art deco vase designed by Just Andersen for GAB, Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, in Sweden during the 1930s.
Made in bronze with great details. Maker stamp with model number '212' ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Cherry Blossom Vase
Located in Austin, TX
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Cherry Blossom Vase.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Large Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Lidded Urn. Thorkild Olsen, Denmark, 1967.
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed lidded urn with painted flowers and gilded banding on rim and lidd.
Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYAL COPENHAGEN. Made in Denma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Erik Mornils, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase designed by Erik Mornils and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions: 7.125” x 6.5” diameter
Diameter of opening: 3”
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Art déco vase 'D23' by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1920s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Small vase designed and produced by Just Andersen in Denmark during the first half of the 20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
Stig Lindberg Vase Veckla Stoneware White Glaze Gustavsberg Sweden 1950s
Located in Basel, BS
Tall Stig Lindberg stoneware vase from the ‚Veckla‘ series, designed around 1952 and produced until the late 1950s to early 1960 at Gustavsberg factory in Sweden.
Matte white ‚Carra...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Midcentury Blue Stoneware Vase
Located in Stockholm, SE
Midcentury Swedish vase in stoneware by Rörstrand, designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane. This tall and minimalistic vase has an excellent glaze and is in ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stalhane / SNK 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
Bronze Art Deco Vase by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze vase with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s.
Great condition, but with an inscription (pictured).
Sta...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
GAB, Vase, Pewter, Sweden, c. 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pewter vase, designed and produced by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pewter
Midcentury Faience Vase, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1953
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful faience vase by Stig Lindberg in an ample form. Vivacious, colorful decor of a variation of flowers and leaves.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Faience
Oiva Toikka Orange, Green & Blue Pampula Glass Bottle Sculpture Nuutajärvi 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
This vibrant orange Pampula bottle with green and light blue details by Oiva Toikka is a perfect decoration on it's own. The overall condition of this playful art...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
A pair of bronze vases by Just Andersen.
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of patinated bronze vases designed by Just Andersen, Denmark, circa 1930th. Stamped and numbered.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Set of 3 Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of two beautiful stoneware vases and one bowl with amazing and rare glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Excellent condition. First sorting. Incise...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Midcentury Gerd Hiort Petersen Blue Ceramic Floor Vase for Søholm, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large vase/floor vase executed in light blue main glaze and decorated with geometric patterns in a darker blue. It is a unique piece. Hand-signed and hand-decorated by the Danish ceramist Gerd Hiort...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s-1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A dark vase (black & brown) with a lovely glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 17,5 cm (7") high. It´s in very good condition except from a bit sharp edge at the top, t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Pewter Jar from GAB, Sweden, 1930
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant pewter jar from GAB, in a strict cylinder form with a pattern of stripes. Nice even patina.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pewter
Axel Salto for Royal Copenhagen. Onion-shaped vase in stoneware with sung glaze.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Axel Salto (1889-1961) for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark.
The onion-shaped vase in stoneware with a relief pattern, decorated with sung glaze.
1940s.
First factory quality.
Signed Salto,...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Glass "Hull" Vase by Michael Bang, Holmegaard
By Holmegaard
Located in Riverdale, NY
Mouth blown clear glass Hull (hole) vase, designed by Michael Bang for Holmegaard Denmark, 1970s. Produced between 1973-1978.
Vase has multiple holes to place and arrange flowers in...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Timo Sarpaneva / ART OBJECT “THUNDER BALL” 3596 / Iittala / 1957
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Timo Sarpaneva studied graphic design at the Central School of Arts and Crafts in Helsinki.
After graduating, he won second prize in the Riihimaen Lasi glass design competition in 19...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown 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
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 with seascape motive. Off white glaze with a hint of yellow.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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 some light scratches. An inscription to the base.
Stamped 'BRO...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
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
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Pair of Eva Jancke Bjork Round Green Ceramic Vases. Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of 2 beautiful Scandinavian Modern ceramic vases with amazing glaze.
Designed by Eva Jancke-Björk for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s.
This model was in production 1938-1943.
Excell...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Pair of Cast Iron Urns by Olof Hult Scandinavian Modern
By Olof Hult
Located in Copenhagen, DK
OLOF HULT - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN
Trädgårdsurnor "Mikrokosmos" by Olof Hult, Sweden.
Cast iron with natural patina.
Model exhibited at The International Exposition of Modern Indus...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Iron
Pewter Vase by Sylvia Stave for GAB, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Round pewter vase by Sylvia Stave, with decorative handles on the sides. Smooth design with horizontal stripes. Sober and elegant.
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pewter
Isak Isaksson - Metallic Blue Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A metallic blue / space blue vase with a lovely crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 14.5 cm (5.8") high and about 6.5 cm (2.6") wide and it is in excel...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Fåglavik, Sweden. Set of four art glass vases with flower motifs.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Fåglavik, Sweden. A set of four art glass vases with flower motifs.
Handmade and in various colors.
1970s.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 16.5 + 17.5 cm x D 5.0 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
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