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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 

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

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
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. Great condition, with a few light scratches. Stamped 'BRONS' and makers mark.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Early Glass Vase by Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Early Glass Vase by Alvar Aalto Additional Information: Material: Glass blown in wooden mould Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced in Finland Signed Alvar Aalto 3030...
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1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Vase in Stoneware, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsbergs Studio
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsbergs Studio in Stockholm, it is 11 cm (4,4") in diameter and 9,5 cm (3,8") high. It has a black/purple color and It has a smaller mark in ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Swedish Art Glass Green Bubble Vase, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage Swedish 1950s mouth blown art glass vase with tiny decorative symmetrically placed bubbles in the thick and unusually bright green glass. Beautiful vintage condition. Swede...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass

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.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Cast iron relief by Anna Petrus for Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, ca 1925
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking relief by Anna Petrus, made from cast iron. Beautiful, energetic motif of a lion with a flowing mane on its back paws, great attention to detail. Anna Petrus was a Swedish ...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Iron

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. Excellent condition. Stamped 'BRONS' and makers mark.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge in a sleek cylinder form. Decorated with a silver fish surrounded by air bubbles. Lovely attention to every detail. “Argenta” was in...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Johansfors Glasbruk, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An green-coloured blown glass vase designed and produced by Johansfors Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s.  
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Pair of Paul Kedelv for Flygsfors Coquille Crystal Vases
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Coquille vases designed by Paul Kedelv and manufactured by Flygsfors Glassworks in Sweden. Marked, one vase signed Flygsfors Coquille. Tiny chip on the bigger vase, pictured....
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Scandinavian Modern Brown Stoneware Floor Vase by Arthur Andersson, Wallåkra
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A large and magnificent Scandinavian modern brown salt-glazed stoneware vase by Arthur Andersson with horizontal patterns of zig zags and striations relief decor. Inside glazed. Insi...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Danish Modern Rosewood Planter Table
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Danish modern rosewood planter table by Arne Wahl Iversen.
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Rosewood

Börne Augustsson, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic blue-colored blown glass vase designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

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: 7” H x 8.5” W x 4” D Diameter of opening: 1.75” W x 1.375” D
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Small Art Deco Bronze Dish by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze dish with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s. Good condition. Some wear to the patination. Stamped 'BRONS', model numb...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

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...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Two Gray Per Lütken Designed Drop Vases From Holmegaard
Located in Doraville, GA
Two Holmegaard gray, hand blown, Dråben "The Drop", vases designed by Per Lütken. The secret to the shape, as with many of Per Lütken's Holmegaard designs, is the process of using steam from a wet wooden pin, inserted in the gather of glass to blow the bubble. "The Drop" design was produced by the Danish company until 1973. Per Lütken (1916–1998) was a Danish glassware...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Carl-Harry Stalhane / SDA FLOOR 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. This is a large piece, roughly 50 cm, des...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Tapio Wirkkala, Vase, Blown Glass, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala and produced by Iittala, Finland, c. 1950s.
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in an elegant, cylinder form. Glazed warm yellow hare’s fur glaze. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his stoneware va...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking small stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in an ample apple form with a thin neck. Decorated with dark blue hare’s fur glaze with brown nuances. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful miniature stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in compact, smooth form. Dark brown hare’s fur glaze. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his stoneware vases...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Börne Augustsson, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic blown glass vase designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Scandinavian Modern Rectangular Orange Glass Vase in Style of Lindshammar, 1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Sculptural rectangular glass vase features striking, jewel-like deep orange glass color and lightly textured surfaces that add detail and visual interest to a minimally shaped piece...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass

Clear Glass miniature "People" Decanter by Erik Höglund, Boda, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
"People" decanter designed by Erik Höglund. Rare small size. produced by Boda during the 1950s. Made from hand blown clear glass. Good vintage condition with age related wear and pat...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Set of Three Vases by Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of three drop vases by Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Denmark, circa 1950s. Dimensions: H. 24 (9.5") and 16 cm. (6.5") Signed by hand PL 15470 and 15491.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

Pentti Sarpaneva for Turun Hopea, Maljakko Vase in Smoky Art Glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pentti Sarpaneva for Turun Hopea. Maljakko vase in smoky art glass with brass mounting. Finnish design, 1960s. Measures: 21 x 10 cm. In excellent condition.
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Brass

Arne Bang Scandinavian Modern Large Blue Stoneware Vase Model 27, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful large blue stoneware vase handmade by Arne Bang in Denmark the 1930s. Painted with signature "AB" to base. Model no 27. Arne Bang (1901-1983) was a Danish sculptor and cera...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Vase in Brass - Skultuna, Sweden - Pierre Forsell 1983
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase in brass designed at AB Svenska Metallverken. The vase is 23 cm high and in excellent condition except from engraving at the base and some scratches.
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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Brass

Turquois Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful fluted Art Deco vase with amazing 'Lava' glaze. Designed by Ewald Dahlskog for Bo Fajans (Bobergs Fajansfabrik), Sweden. Excellent condition. Impressed signature 'ED'...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Large Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and unique stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Incised signature "NYLUND" and makers mark "R" for Rörstrand. Great...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Midcentury Collection of Five Blue Vases by Erik Hoglund, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Collection of five blue glass vases/vessels designed by Erik Höglund. Hand blown at Boda glass hut during the 1960s. They are all different sizes and shapes in very good to excellent...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Brown Stoneware Vase by Swedish Ceramist Claes Thell, 1977
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Claes Thell, in the artist's studio, Höganäs, Sweden, 1977. Excellent condition. Signed Thell '77. Claes Thell is a Swedish ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Wilhelm Kåge, sculptural vase "Surrea", Gustavsberg Studio, Swedish Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare, beautifully sculptural stoneware vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Studio. Swedish Modern, 1950s. This is a timeless decorative beauty. In good condition, smaller scratche...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Bronze Art Deco Vase by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s. Great condition, but with some scratches on the surface. Stamped 'BRONS', model n...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Large Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Vase, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Royal Copenhagen Large Royal Copenhagen porcelain vase in terra cotta and grey crackle glaze with gold decor. With marks underneath, Denmark, 1950s Measures: 9.5 height x 8.5 diam...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Anna-Lisa Thomson, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A white and blue-glazed earthenware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s. Old reference #: 397
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware

Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand Miniature Stoneware Vase, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Miniature vase in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in black and dark steel grey shades with some dark copper red strokes...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Midcentury Green Speckled Vintage Ceramic Vase
Located in Stockholm, SE
Midcentury Swedish vase from Rörstrand, designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane. The vase is in very good condition except from some minor white marks in the glaze from the production why it...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Stoneware Vase by Anja Jaatinen-Winqvist for Arabia, Finland, 1960s.
By Arabia, Anja Jaatinen, Arabia of Finland
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Anja Jaatinen-Winqvist for Arabia, Finland, 1960s. Great condition. Incised signature "AIJ", "ARABIA", and "FINLAN...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Miniature Glass Art Vase from "Artist collection" by Vallien, Kosta, Sweden
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A small but stunning vintage miniature glass vase handmade and signed by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda, Sweden. It is a part of his selected "Art...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

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 woman playing a harp. Lovely attention to detail. “Argenta” was introduced at the ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Royal Copenhagen Fajance Cigarette Jar by Marianne Johnson, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare Royal Copenhagen Cigarette Jar/trinket in faience decorated by Norwegian Female artist/designer Marianne Johnson. It is decorated on all sides and...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Faience

Isak Isaksson Brown Ceramic Vase, silver Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown vase with a lovely crystalline glaze in silver designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 17.5 cm (7") high and about 8.5 cm (3.4") wide and it is in excellent conditio...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Stoneware Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Brown Rubus, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown stoneware vase in the Rubus-serie designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it is 16 cm (6.4") high. It is in mint condition. Gunnar Nylund was born in Paris 1904 with parents...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Gutte Eriksen, Denmark. Vase in ceramic, raku technique, flowing lava glaze
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gutte Eriksen, Denmark. Vase in ceramic, raku technique, flowing lava glaze in blue-gray tones. Approximately 1960. Marked. Perfect condition. Dimensions: 12.8 cm x 9.0 cm. Gutte Er...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Green Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A green vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 10 cm (4") high. It´s marked as 1st quality and is in excellent condition. Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the top nam...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Large Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful and rare vase designed by Gertrud Lönegren. This studio piece was created at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41. Excellent condition. Beautiful glaze. Impressed 'Rör...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg in a tall design, with a deep and lustrous oxblood glaze, contrasted with jade colored streaks and unglazed speckles. Berndt Friberg was a S...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Börne Augustsson, Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic blown green glass vase designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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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 Vases and Vessels

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Brass

Art Deco Urn Flambé 1930s - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A ceramic urn designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 22.5 cm (9") high and in excellent condition. It is marked as the photo shows and it is marked as 1st quality, it has some...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

SET of 3 glassvases ASEDA by Bo Borgström & WMF amethyst gray-blue violet vase
Located in Landshut, BY
1960s 3 VASES ASEDA: H / Height: 21 cm ~ DM / Diameter: 7cm WMF CYLINDER: H / Height: 26cm ~ DM / diam.: 7cm Chalice shaped vase / Purple Chalice : H / height: 16cm ~ DM / diam.: ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Per Lutken Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Blue Glass Vases, Holmegar, 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian glass vases, set of two, designed by Per Lutken for Holmegaard with mark engraved on the bottom, some signs due to normal use over time, 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Otto Brauer for Holmegaard. Bottle in red mouth-blown art glass with white ball.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Otto Brauer for Holmegaard. Vase / bottle in red mouth-blown art glass with white ball. 1960's. Measures: 32.5 x 9.5 cm (incl. Ball). In perfect condition. Label.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Nils Thorsson for Aluminia Royal Copenhagen Baca Vase Black Yellow Danish 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
One of the more rare to find vases from Aluminia (later brandname Royal Copenhagen) "Baca" series. The decor is designed by Nils Thorsson in the 1960s. This vase was manufactured in ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Stunning Green Ceramic Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning green vase designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 11 cm tall and about 8 cm in diameter. It has a lovely green har-fur glaze. The vase is in e...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Ewald Dahlskog – Ceramic Vase - Bo Fajans Sweden 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase in a lovely shape and with the "Lava"-glaze designed by Ewald Dahlskog at Bo Fajans, Sweden in the 1930s. The vase is 18 cm (7.2") high and in excellent condition. Ewa...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Unique Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane 1965 - Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 13.5 cm (5.4") high and it´s in excellent condition. This vase is a unique one and was designed by Carl-Harry Stålhan...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge, in a large, stately design. Striking dekor of a lion on its hind legs. Beautifully rendered with great attention to details. “Argenta” was ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Christer Heijl, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An yellow and green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Christer Heijl and produced by Töreboda Keramik, Sweden, 1930s. Dimensions: 7.375” H x 5” W x 6.125” D
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Space Age Scandinavian Modern Hooped Glass Vase by Aseda, Sweden 1960s
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 ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Saxbo Danish Ceramic Stoneware Vase
Located in Oakland, CA
Saxbo Danish ceramic, 1940 Denmark.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Green Vase Argenta - Wilhelm Kåge - Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase of model Argenta, designed by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg . The vase is 11.5 cm high and in excellent condition. Marked Argenta and hand turned below.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Pewter Vase by Sylvia Stave for Gab
Located in Genarp, SE
A rare pewter vase på Sylvia Stave for GAB from the 1920s. The vase has a characteristic modern design with simple lines and two handles. The vase is a historic piece of the ...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Pewter

Rare Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Baca Lidded Vase Brown, Danish 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare to find ceramic vase with lid designed by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen. It belongs to the "Baca" series and features an abstract floral decor in brown shades with a lit...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Börne Augustsson, Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic blue blown glass vase designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Kosta Boda Vase by Bertil Vallien Iridescent Finish Numbered 77638 Vintage
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Beautiful, decorative, signed designer glass vase from the 1960s by Bertil Vallien for Boda Glasbruk, Sweden. The vase features blue glass with color crumbs and a polished pontil. Th...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Luster

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. Great condition, with only a few light scratches. Stamped 'BRONS' and makers mark.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

Otto Brauer for Holmegaard. Colossal bottle in green art glass with green ball
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Otto Brauer for Holmegaard. Colossal vase / bottle in green art glass with green ball. 1960's. Measures: 51 cm. x 19 cm. In perfect condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Large Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Lidded Urn. Thorkild Olsen, Denmark, 1961.
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed lidded urn with gilded banding on rim and lidd. Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYAL COPENHAGEN. Made in Denmark, 1961. Makers mar...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Tinos, Small Vase, Bronze, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A small bronze bowl designed and produced by Tinos, Denmark, 1930s.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

Scandinavian Modern vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage vases and vessels created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, stoneware and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern vases and vessels made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original vases and vessels, popular names associated with this style include Rörstrand, Upsala Ekeby, Gunnar Nylund, and Gustavsberg. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for vases and vessels differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $49 and tops out at $20,792 while the average work can sell for $1,103.

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