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
Green, Sand Colored Ceramic Vase with Lined Decor
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade vintage ceramic vase with matte light green and clear glaze over sand colored clay. Lined relief patterns on top part. Signed under base.
Beautiful vintage condition.
Denm...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Otto Brauer Glass Vase by Kastrup Holmegaard in Denmark
By Otto Brauer
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large glass vase designed by Otto Brauer. Produced by Kastrup Holmegaard in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Bronze Art Deco Vase by SVM Handarbete, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by SVM, Svenska Metallverken AB, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, but with an inscription on the base.
Stamped 'SVENSKA ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
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 ...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pewter
Arabia Vase in Glazed Ceramics, Beautiful Glaze in Mustard Yellow Shades
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arabia vase in glazed ceramics. Beautiful glaze in mustard yellow shades.
Finnish design, mid 20th century.
Measures: 19 x 12.5 cm.
In excellent condi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Tinos, Small Vase, Bronze, Denmark, 1930s
By Tinos
Located in High Point, NC
A small bronze bowl designed and produced by Tinos, Denmark, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
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.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
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.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby "Tri" Vase Geometric Decor Blue White Brown, 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall square vase from the "Tri" series designed in 1963 by Ingrid Atterberg for the Swedish ceramic manufacturer Upsala Ekeby. It was manufactured circa 1960s.
The vase is made from...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Chocolate Brown Pitcher Vase, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Modernist ceramic pitcher vase with distinct angular, pointed handle. Thick shiny chocolate brown glaze on the outside, lighter brown glaze on the inside. Signed under base.
Beautif...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
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: 4.8” H x 5.5” Diameter
Diameter of opening:
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Group of 4 Vases, Rörstrand Carl-Harry Stålhane, Mid-Century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of four vases in a yellow/beige glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vases are 15.5, 10.5, 7.5 and 5 cm high. They are all in excellent condition and first...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Large Würtz Rustic Anthracite Stoneware Vase, 1970s
By Aage Würtz
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Striking and voluminous Danish organic modern stoneware vase with beautiful anthracite glaze. Multiple rustic handmade holes around the neck of the vase.
Signed by the designer under...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Våga Vase Designed by Wilhelm Kåge For Gustavsberg
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Doraville, GA
Våga vase designed by Swedish artist and ceramist Wilhelm Kåge (3/6/1889 - 11/25/1960) at the Gustavsberg workshop in 1949. Kåge was artist director of Gustavsberg from 1917 to 1949....
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
A pewter vase by Edvin Ollers (1888–1959).
By Edvin Ollers
Located in Long Island City, NY
Cylinder shaped vase in pewter with decorative grooved heel and brass band decor. Designed by Edvin Ollers (1888–1959). Stamped OLLERS, S&O Schreuder & Olsson, CAST TIN and year sta...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pewter
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
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
Stoneware Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A yellow and green/grey vase designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 16,5 cm high. It ´s marked as on picture and it is in mint condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Clear Glass Decanter "People" by Erik Höglund, Boda, Sweden, 1950s
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Hägersten, SE
"People" decanter designed by Erik Höglund. produced by Boda during the 1950s. Made from hand blown clear glass. Signed underneath according to picture. Good vintage condition with a...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Brown Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Great condition.
Incised signature 'NYLUND' and makers mark, Rörstrands three...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
A bronze vase by Just Andersen
Located in Long Island City, NY
A patinated bronze vase by Just Andersen, Denmark, circa 1920th.
Stamped and numbered.
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Royal Copenhagen Tenera Tall Vase Decor by Inge-Lise Koefoed Danish Modern 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall and eye-catching vase from the Royal Copenhagen "Tenera" series.
The bold hand painted decor is designed by Inge-Lise Koefoed.
The colors are blue and purple and shimmering pa...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Kari Christensen, "Tenera" Series Vase Produced at Royal Copenhagen, Denmark
Located in New York, NY
Kari Christensen designed "Tenea" series Fajance vase produced by Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1960's. The vase's bulbous form is toppers to a narrowing nec...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Arabia, Finland, Vase in Glazed in Ceramics, Glaze in Dark Green Shades
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arabia, Finland. Vase in glazed in ceramics. Beautiful glaze in dark green shades, 1960s.
Measures: 24 x 8.3 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Rörstrand, Sweden Three Retro Vases, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rörstrand, Sweden three retro vases, 1960s.
Measures 19.5 cm. (Largest).
Beautiful glaze.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Edvin Öhrström, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown-glass vase designed by Edvin Öhrström and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Just Andersen, Small Vase, Disko metal, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A small disko metal vase designed and produced by Just Andersen, Denmark, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
Erik Höglund, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in High Point, NC
A blown grey glass vase designed by Erik Höglund and produced by Boda Glas, Sweden, c. 1960s
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
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
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
Squared, Brown Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Mid-Century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely brown squared vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 15 cm (6") high and 7.5 cm (3") in diameter at the top. It is in mint condition and marked as 1st qual...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Havanna Series Holmegaard Mid Century Modern Glass Vase Per Lutken 1967 Denmark
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Miami, FL
Designed in 1967 by Per Lutken for his Havanna Series for Holmegaard Glassworks, this large and exquisite brown glass vase defined the decoration vibe that was popular in Europe at t...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Börne Augustsson Glass Vases for Åseda, Sweden 1948
Located in New York, NY
Two Scandinavian Modern, Börne Augustsson Swedish midcentury soft form glass vases in a very pale blue-green. Made by Åseda (not signed), circa 1948. Measure: Heights 8" and 5.5".
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with handle and amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Good condition. Marked as factory second due to a minor chip from...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Edgar Böckman, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An incised beige-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Edgar Böckman, Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions: 3.625” H x 6.125” Diameter
Diameter of opening: 3”
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with handle.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Great condition. Incised signature "G.N." and Rörstrands three crowns.
Gunnar Ny...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnel Sahlin "Jazz" Glass Vase for Kosta Boda, Sweden, circa 1980
Located in New York, NY
Gunnel Sahlin, soft form "Jazz" vase in black and white glass for Kosta Boda, Sweden, circa 1980.
Height: 11”.
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
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.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Scandinavian Modern White Porcelaine Face Vase by Ancher Iversen, aida, Denmark
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This sculptural vase, named "Pottelotte," vase no 3, is handcrafted in Denmark by designer Ancher Iversen. for the company aida (Ancher Iversen DAnmark). The white-glazed pottery fea...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Börne Augustsson, Vase, Blown 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.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Model 'I-400' Straight Bird Bottle by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, Finland, 1956
Located in Steenwijk, NL
A design by Timo Sarpaneva from 1956. It was in production from 1957-1966. This specific bottle is engraved "T Sarpaneva 2500".
This deep blue version is a more rare color to find an...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Eva Jancke-Björk– Stunning Matte Blue Ceramic Vase Bo Fajans - Midcentury Design
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful matte blue vase designed by Eva Jancke-Björk at Bo Fajans in Gefle between 1948-1951. The vase is 24,5 cm high and it is in excellent condition except from a tiny, tiny c...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Arne Bang, Vase, Stoneware, Denmark, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in High Point, NC
A grey-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1930s.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Cut Crystal Vase, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A cut crystal torpedo shaped vase presumably from either Kosta Boda or Orrefors. It features diffrent techniques most prominent the mix of vertical ribbings and geometric patterns. I...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Eva Jancke-Björk, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Eva Jancke-Björk and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund Stoneware Vase Rörstrand Jug Sweden 1950s
Located in Basel, BS
Gunnar Nylund stoneware vase, hand-crafted at Rörstrand in Sweden, circa late 1950s.
Soft green spotted glaze, signed underneath.
Very good condition with signs of use and age, su...
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
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 ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Large Dahl Jensen Crackle Glazed Vase. Copenhagen, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and elegant Dahl Jensen crackle glazed vase with hand painted flowers and gilded banding on rim and base.
Designed by Jens Peter Dahl Jensen. Made in Copenhagen, Denmark, 193...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Ewald Dahlskog, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Ewald Dahlskog and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions: 7.5” H x 7” Diameter
Diameter of opening: 2.5”
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Nanny Still for Riihimäen Lasi, Vase in Pink and Clear Art Glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nanny Still (1926-2009) for Riihimäen Lasi. Rare vase in pink and clear mouth-blown art glass.
Finnish design, 1960s.
Measures: 11.5 x 9.3 cm.
In excellent condition.
Signed.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Vase. Thorkild Olsen, Denmark, 1955.
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed vase with gilded banding on neck and base.
Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYAL COPENHAGEN. Made in Denmark, 1955.
Great conditio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Pewter Vase by Sylvia Stave for C.G. Hallberg, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Vase produced in Stockholm by C. G. Hallberg. Most likely designed by Sylvia Stave, art director for C. G Hallberg during this time (1931-39). Made from pewter. Good condition with p...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pewter
Danish Modern Sorgenfri Floral Decor White Striped Ceramic Vase, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish midcentury ceramic vase with floral relief ornaments on front and back on the unglazed brick red body. Shiny white broad lined glaze on sides and top. A Scandinavian piece wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery, Clay
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.
Good condition. Marked as second due to an irregularity in the glaze (from ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
1960s Light Blue Scandinavian Modern Art Glass Bud Vase
By Kosta Boda
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Light blue Scandinavian Modern Art Glass bud vase.
Unmarked
Measures: 6.75 tall x 3.5 diameter
Preowned vintage condition.
See images prov...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
White 'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 'Swedish Modern' stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze.
Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition.
Stamped 'Gustavsberg / CARRARA'.
Wilhelm ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Ulrica Vallien for Kosta Boda Artist Collection Flared Rim Glass Vase
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Colorful Scandinavian Modern vase with flared rim features speckled fused glass decor in light pink color with underlying color block accents in cobalt blue and pastel green on the ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Lovely Blue Ceramic Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A deep blue vase designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 10 cm (4") high and about 6 cm (2.4") in diameter. It has a beautiful blue glaze, it is marked as...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 2 Bronze Art Deco Vases by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of 2 beautiful bronze vases with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, with a few light scratches.
Stamped 'BRONS' and makers m...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
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 6 Ceramic Miniature Vases and Bowls, Rörstrand Midcentury Sweden Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A cool set of 6 miniatures designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, they are between 4-6.5 cm high. They are all in excellent condition and marked as 1st quality.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the top names when it comes to midcentury Scandinavian Ceramics...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Edvin Öhrström, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass vase designed by Edvin Öhrström and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Jar in Pewter by Harald Nilsson for Konsthantverk, 1931
Located in Örebro, SE
Decorative pewter jar from Harald Nilsson for Konsthantverk -1931.
Signed with maker's mark.
Wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Scratches ...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pewter
Just Andersen, Small Vase, Disko Metal, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A small disko metal vase, designed and produced by Just Andersen, Denmark, c. 1930s.
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
Stoneware Floor Vase by Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking earthenware floor vase by Ingrid Atterberg, partially glazed white in the embossed graphic pattern of stripes.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
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: 4.75” H x 4.75” W x 5.5” D
Diameter of Opening: .75”
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg in a tall, curved form. Beautiful sky blue nuances of hare’s fur glaze.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his stoneware vases an...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
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', model number '312' an...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian Modern Squared & Fluted Brass Vase By Gunnar Ander for Ystad-Metall
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This mid-century vase, designed by Gunnar Ander for Ystad-Metall, exemplifies Scandinavian Modern design from the 1960s. Made of brass, the vase features a distinctive squared and conical shape, resting on a circular base. The design is enhanced by three vertical flutes on each side, adding subtle detail to its clean lines.
Handcrafted in Ystad, Sweden, it bears the engraved markings "Ystad-Metall" and "MADE IN SWEDEN" on the underside, confirming its authenticity. This vase is a fine representation of the craftsmanship and aesthetic principles of its time.
ABOUT GUNNAR ANDER
Gunnar Ander (1908–1976) was a Swedish designer known for his artistic talent and significant contributions to Scandinavian design. Born in Lidköping, Ander showed early promise, illustrating for a local newspaper as a teenager before studying at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Stockholm.
In the late 1940s or early 1950s, he joined Ystad-Metall, where he created some of the company’s most iconic designs, particularly his brass candle holders, which remain highly sought after today. Ander also worked for Lindshammar Glassworks and was a key designer at Scandia Present...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
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