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
White 'Surrea' Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 'Surrea' stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze.
Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in Sweden, 1950s.
Excellent condition.
Stamped 'Gustavsberg / SURREA'.
Wilhelm Kåge...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Atelje. Bottle-shaped ceramic vase. Ca 1960
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Atelje, Sweden.
Bottle-shaped ceramic vase.
Glaze in green-brown shades.
Approx. 1960.
Marked.
Perfect condition.
Second factory quality.
Dimensions...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Art Glass Bowl by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta
Located in New York, NY
Mid century art glass bowl exhibiting an unusual and difficult technique, made in Sweden designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta. This exampl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern Pewter Jar, C.G. Hallberg, Sweden -1933
By CG Hallberg
Located in Örebro, SE
Cool Scandinavian Modern pewter jar, C.G. Hallberg, Sweden -1933.
Good vintage condition.
Wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Marks, scratches, blemishes, pewter patina.
S...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pewter
Sven Jonson for Gustavsberg. "Lagun" vase in glazed stoneware.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sven Jonson for Gustavsberg.
"Lagun" vase in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in blue tones.
From the 1960s/1970s.
In perfect condition.
Marked.
Dimensions: Height 17.5 cm x Diamet...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cool stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane in a strict form. Dense black hare’s fur glaze.
Carl-Harry Stålhane was one of the stars among Swedish ceramic artists during the 1950s,...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Set of Six Sculptural Blue Glass Vases by Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi Notsjö, Finland
By Kaj Franck
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
A rare and striking set of six sculptural glass vases from the Hyrrä series, designed by the legendary Kaj Franck in 1965 for Nuutajärvi Notsjö, Finland. These pieces exemplify Franc...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Brown Stoneware Vase by Yngve Blixt, Höganäs, Sweden, 1974
By Yngve Blixt
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing 'leopard' glaze.
Made by Yngve Blixt, in his studio in Höganäs, Sweden, 1974.
Excellent condition. Incised Yngve Blixt, Höganäs.
Yngve Blix...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Timo Sarpaneva 'Cardinal's Hat' for Iittala in Lilac, 1957
Located in Helsinki, FI
Timo Sarpaneva received the Grand Prix award for this art piece in the Milan Triennial XI in 1957. It was made in a number of different colors. The material is glass, clear and viole...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Olle Alberius for Rörstrand. Large "Sarek" ceramic vase in a modernist design.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Olle Alberius for Rörstrand.
Large "Sarek" ceramic vase in a modernist design with circles. Blue glaze. Hand-painted.
Mid-20th century.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: D 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Hjördis Oldfors for Upsala Ekeby. Rare flower pot with stripes.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hjördis Oldfors for Upsala Ekeby. Rare flower pot. Modernist design with stripes. Turquoise and purple glaze.
Ca. 1960.
Marked.
In perfect condition. Two drilled holes in the bottom....
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Rolf Palm Signed Swedish Midcentury Scandanavian Minature Vase for Mölle Sweden
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and darkly glazed miniature vase by Swedish master ceramicist/designer Rolf Palm for Mölle, Sweden. This gem features a Classic shape with tiny spines and a rich glaze th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Vase by Gunnar Nylund
Located in Long Island City, NY
Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rostrand, Sweden, Circa 1950th.
Signed.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Otto Brauer for Holmegaard. Large bottle in dark blue and green art glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Otto Brauer for Holmegaard.
Large vase / bottle in dark blue and green art glass.
Denmark, mid-20th c.
Measures: 65 x 20 cm.
In perfect condi...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Nanny Still for Riihimäen Lasi, Finland. Bottle in petrol blue art glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nanny Still (1926-2009) for Riihimäen Lasi, Finland.
Vase/bottle in petrol blue mouth-blown art glass.
1960s.
Perfect condition.
Signed.
Dimensions: H 34.0 cm x D 5.8 cm.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern 1960s Blue Splash Decor Ceramic Cylinder Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nordic Modern minimalist hand-painted ceramic vase made in 1969. Cylinder shape with soft top edge. Matte dusty light blue glaze with dark blue organic splash running glaze over raw ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Baca Vase by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen
Located in Malibu, CA
Baca Vase by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen. Fajance Series. Denmark circa 1960's. Signed.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Aimo Okkolin for Riihimäen Lasi, Finland. Petrol blue "Stromboli" vase.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Aimo Okkolin for Riihimäen Lasi, Finland.
Petrol blue "Stromboli" vase.
Model 1436.
Perfect condition.
Signed.
Dimensions: D 13.0 cm x H 15.0 cm.
Category
20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen. Modernist jar in stoneware.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen, Bornholm
Modernist jar in stoneware.
Motif of a leaping hare.
Circa 1960s.
Model 6426.
Marked.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: Diameter 16.0 cm. ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Timo Sarpaneva 'Cardinal's Hat' for Iittala in Greenish Gray Colour, 1957
Located in Helsinki, FI
Timo Sarpaneva received the Grand Prix award for this art piece in the Milan Triennial XI in 1957. It was made in a number of different colors. The material is glass, clear and viole...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Oskar Dahl Scandinavian Modern Hand Painted Studio Vase for Rörstrand
By Oskar Dahl
Located in New York, NY
Large unique hand decorated cityscape "Lund" ceramic Scandinavian Modern vase by Oskar Dahl for Rorstrand. This vase is dated 1943.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay
Kähler Set of 1950s Danish Golden Ochre Ceramic Vases
By Herman Kähler, Kähler
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stunning set of three Danish Mid-Century Modern handmade cylinder shaped 1950s vases by Herman Kähler. Manufactured in the town of Naestved in southern Zealand. Warm ochre colored cr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware, Pottery, Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Vase "Cirrus" by Bertil Vallien, Boda 1970's
By Boda, Bertil Vallien
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern vase "Cirrus" by Bertil Vallien, Boda 1970's.
Engraved "Boda B Vallien 47533".
One of the most appreciated series, designed in 1973. It consists of objects with a...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Set of miniature vases by Sven Bolin
Located in Malibu, CA
Collection of nine mini vases by Sven Bolin for Höganäs. Sweden circa 1950's. Signed. Sizes range from approximately 1 -1.5" dia x .75 - 3.25" high
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Glass Vase in Sky Blue, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Glass Vase in Sky Blue, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Glass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Probably produced in Sweden
Dimensions (W x D x H): 17.5 x 17.5 x 17 cm
Condi...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking stoneware vase by Stig Lindberg, in a cylinder form. Graphic pattern with blue and sand colored glaze.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Kosta Boda vase
By Kosta Boda
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Vase in art glass.
Made by Kosta Boda.
Signed.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Skottorp White and Pastel Green Glazed Stoneware Handle Vase, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Beautifully glazed Nordic modern warm parchment white and pastel seafoam green amphora stoneware vase manufactured by Skottorp Stengods Hantwerk in Sweden in the 1970s. Two small sof...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Søholm Shiny Black Glazed Cylinder Stoneware Vase, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Classic and simplistic tubular handmade ceramic Scandinavian midcentury modern vase with shiny black glaze on the exterior and interior. Manufactured on the small Danish of Bornholm ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Ewald Dahlskog green apple glazed vase, Bo Fajans, Sweden 1940
Located in New York, NY
Artist Ewald Dahlskog’s large ribbed body vase finished with a green apple glazed, created for Bo Fajans, Sweden circa 1940.
Height: 10.5“ Diameter: 11”
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand from Kosta, Sweden
Located in Goteborg, SE
Handcrafted glass vase by Vicke Lindstrand, made during the 1950s at Kosta Glasbruk.
Signed Kosta LH 5864.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Crystal Coquille Vase by Paul Kedelv for Flygsfors Sweden, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Crystal Coquille Vase by Paul Kedelv for Flygsfors Sweden, 1950s.
Small Swedish glass vase signed with Coquille and Flygsfors/56 which indicates it was made in 1956.
Height 1...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Stoneware Vase by Hertha Bengtson. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Excellent condition.
Signed 'Bengtson' and 'R' för Rörstrand.
Hertha Bengtson (1917-1993) is one of the well-known representatives of the illustrious Swedish ceramic design of the 20th century. She was one of the leading designers for the Rörstrand factory in the 1950s. Bengtson is represented at the Swedish National Museum of Art and Design.
Hertha Bengtson was born in Ysane in Blekinge and grew up on a farm with her four brothers. Her parents were Henning and Asta Bengtson. Her father was a jack-of-all-trades and ran both a mink farm and a shop alongside his farm, which was the least of his interests. Her mother, to whom Hertha Bengtson was very close, was a skilled weaver. Hertha Bengtson's interest in textiles and handicrafts came from her mother. From her grandmother she inherited Scanian country textile knowledge and from her grandmother’s neighbour she learned to tat the Scanian way, without patterns.
Upon completing her education at a girls’ school, Hertha Bengtson wanted to become a drawing teacher. However, there was no money to continue her formal education. Hertha Bengtson achieved top marks in drawing and handicrafts and therefore gained a place as a handicrafts teacher at one of the region’s elementary schools. During her time at the girls’ school, she had also taken evening classes in porcelain painting. In 1937 she applied to Hackefors’ porcelain factory in Linköping where she became employed as a pattern designer. Hertha Bengtson was interested in all aspects of the factory and when the men were called up for military service at the outbreak of the Second World War, she became head of her department at age 22.
Hertha Bengtson wanted to create her own porcelain. She applied to and became employed at Rörstrand’s porcelain factory in 1941, where she started as a pattern designer but quickly became a master designer. Hertha Bengtson’s ability to combine beauty with function was fundamental to her success as a designer. Her breakthrough came with the innovative blue-and-white tableware...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Jar In Glazed Ceramic, Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg -1925
Located in Örebro, SE
Very rare and early jar in glazed ceramic, Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg -1925.
Each side decorated with a number 1 9 2 5.
Signed with makers mark.
Good vintage condition, wear and pati...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Grey Stoneware Ceramic Vessel by Rachel Peters, Small, In Stock.
Located in Wirral, GB
Contemporary Grey Stoneware Ceramic Vessel by Rachel Peters, Small, In Stock.
This vessel has been hand built from Rokk Grey Stoneware Clay using the traditional method of coiling. ...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Edgar Bòckman Scandinavian Modern Partial Glazed Ceramic Vase for Hoganas, 1940
Located in New York, NY
Edgar Böckman Scandinavian Modern partial glazed ceramic vase with carved grooves for Höganás, Sweden. Signed "EB" on the bottom made circa 1940 -1945.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Early Tapio Wirkkala "Winter Journey" Tall White Porcelain Vase
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tall Tapio Wirkkala, Rut Bryk "Winterreise" White Porcelain Vase for Rosenthal. Circa 1980. Featuring a flared polygonal column form on 3.75D base with winter landscape Black line d...
Category
1980s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Gutte Eriksen, B. Rødby 1918, 2008, Large Unique Lidded Jar in Stoneware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gutte Eriksen: b. Rødby 1918, 2008.
Large unique lidded jar in stoneware. Raku burned technique, 1960s.
Measures: 20 x 13.5 cm.
Signed.
In very good condition.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Gertrud Lonegren Group of Three Ceramic Vases with Fish Motif for Rorstrand
Located in New York, NY
Group of 3 unique Scandinavian Modern, Swedish Art Deco studio vases by Gertrud Lonegren for Rorstrand with fish motif. Created circa 1938-1942.
Sizes: 11" high to 7.75".
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Modern Ceramic Vase by Per Linnemann-Schmidt for Palshus, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Ceramic Vase by Per Linnemann-Schmidt for Palshus, 1960s.
Torpedo shaped ceramic vase with hares fur glaze in green/sage by Palshus, Denmark.
Palshus was established by...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
White 'Surrea' Vase and Bowl by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
Stunning 'Surrea' stoneware vase and bowl with 'Carrara' glaze.
Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s.
Excellent condition.
Stamped 'Gustavsberg / SURREA'.
...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Pair of Unique Sculptural Stoneware Vases by Bjørn Wiinblad, Own Studio, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful pair of unique stoneware vases handmade by Bjørn Wiinblad at his own studio "Det blaa Hus" ("The Blue House") in the 1970s. The vases are made from stoneware with a glossy ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Sven Jonson for Gustavsberg. Laguna vase in glazed stoneware. 1960s/70s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sven Jonson for Gustavsberg.
Laguna vase in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in blue shades.
From the 1960s/70s.
In perfect condition.
Marked.
Dimensions of the vase: Height 20.5 c...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Patinated Bronze Swedish Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
Patinated Bronze vase by Nyköping's Ciselör workshop. Sweden, Circa 1940th.
Marked by manufacturer. Small engraving on one side.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Stoneware "Farsta" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Farsta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge in a plump, tapering form. Graphic decor, elevated on unglazed feet.
“Farsta” stoneware is recognized as being the best and most exclusive that has c...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Set of 2 Stoneware Vases by Swedish Ceramist Claes Thell
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of beautiful stoneware vases made by Claes Thell, in the Artist's studio, Höganäs, Sweden. This model - the so-called "chimney vases" - is the most sought after by Thell. It's...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Christian Poulsen, own workshop, Denmark. Unique ceramic vase in grooved design
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Christian Poulsen, own workshop, Denmark.
Unique ceramic vase in grooved design.
Blue glaze.
Signed and dated 1937.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: Height 10.5 cm. x diameter 10.0 c...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Nils Kähler for Kähler. Cylindrical ceramic vase. Azure glaze. 1960s/70s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nils Kähler for Kähler.
Cylindrical ceramic vase.
Azure glaze.
1960s/70s.
Perfect condition.
Signed.
Dimensions: Height 18.0 cm. x Diameter 10.0 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Höganäs, Sweden. Large unique ceramic vase. Modernist design. 1960s/70s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Höganäs, Sweden. Large unique ceramic vase.
Modernist design.
1960s/70s.
Glaze in brownish tones.
Marked.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: Height 20.0 cm x Diameter 9.0 cm.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by Erich and Ingrid Triller for Tobo, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful stoneware vase made by master ceramists Erich and Ingrid Triller.
This piece was created at their workshop in Tobo, Sweden, 1950’s.
Excellent condition. Signed on the base with their customary "Triller Tobo" signature.
The ceramists Erich and Ingrid Triller were educated in Germany 1929-32, married in 1934 and moved to Sweden the same year. Together they ran the Tobo stoneware...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Vase, Arabia, Finland 1932-49
By Arabia
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern Vase, Arabia, Finland 1932-49.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Signed with makers mark.
Please notice that there might be s...
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Five Colourful Timo Sarpaneva Bird Bottles for Iittala 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Timo Sarpaneva was internationally acclaimed and one of Finland`s leading artists and designers. He was especially known for his art glass objects, although he used a number of other materials in his designs, including metal, wood, porcelain and different textiles.
Sarpaneva started designing for Iittala in the 1950s. His i-series is known worldwide. Also the Iittala Logo is his design.
Timo Sarpaneva was awarded an enormous number of awards and medals for his works and designs, both nationally and internationally.
These so called bird bottles...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Alf Wallander Ceramic Umbrella Stand / Floor Vase by Rorstrand, Sweden, 1910
Located in New York, NY
Large remarkable Swedish ceramic umbrella stand / floor vase decorated with 3 life size parrots. Designed by Alf Wallander for Rorstrand, circa 1900 - 1920.
Measures: height: 22.5...
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Suzanne Öhlén for Rörstrand. Ceramic vase in brown and white glaze
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Suzanne Öhlén (born 1953) for Rörstrand, Sweden.
Ceramic vase with glaze in brown and white tones.
1980s.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
First factory qu...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Vase in Ceramic by Carl-Harry Stålhane, 1960's Rörstrand
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Vase in Ceramic by Carl-Harry Stålhane, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Ceramic
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden
Dimensions (W x D x H): 12 ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg
Located in Long Island City, NY
A glazed stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg.
Signed.
Measures: H 6.75" D 4.5".
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Three Vases in Art Glass, Finnish Design 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala. Three vases in art glass. Finnish design, 1960s.
In very good condition.
Largest measures: 22 x 16.5 cm.
Smallest measures: 16.5 x 8 cm.
Sticker.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Carl Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand Very Large and Rare Floor Vase in Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand very large and rare floor vase in ceramics.
Beautiful glaze in green shades.
Perfect condition.
2nd. Assortment.
Measures: 56 x 13 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
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