Scandinavian Modern Vases
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
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; 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
Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Good condition, with a few light scratches. Please note: it has an inscription (pic...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
White 'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 'Swedish Modern' stoneware vase with white 'Carrara' glaze.
Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition.
Stamped 'Gustavsberg / CARRARA' and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
Located in Malmö, SE
Original Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" porcelain Vase for Rosenthal.
Early production, made between 1979 and 1980.
Excellent condition. Marked 'Rosenthal' 'Studio Linie' and 'Germany'...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Brown 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.
Great condition.
Incised signature "G.N." and Rörstrands three crowns.
Gun...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Unique Brown Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with relief pattern and amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Great condition.
Incised signature "G.N." and Rörstrands ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
1940s Swedish Modernist Pewter Vase, Signed K&R Prima Svenskt Tenn
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A vintage Swedish double vase made of pewter, circa 1940s. Great minimalist/ modernist style with some deco/ machine age type influence. Nicely proportioned and well made, this is on...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Pewter
Unique Stoneware Vase by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1976
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1976.
Great condition.
Incised "Stig L" and Gustavsberg studio hand.
...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Set of 2 Art Deco Bronze Vases. Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of rare and beautiful Swedish Grace bronze vases with amazing patina.
Made by an unknown producer in Sweden, 1940s.
Great condition, only a few light scratches.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Blue Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1959
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing blue hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1959.
Great condition.
Incised ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Danish Mid-Century Ceramic Vase, Marianne Starck for Andersen and Sons
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century Ceramic Vase with geometric chevron design, Marianne Starck for Andersen and Sons (companion pieces REG4517A-G)
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Brown 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.
Great condition.
Incised signature "G.N." and Rörstrands three cr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda Large Atoll Glass Bowl Scandinavian Modern
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Large handcrafted bowl was designed by Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda as a part of 'Atoll' series. It has a solid, heavy clear glass walls with unique free-form pattern of hand-applied ...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Orange, White, and Clear Art Glass Vase in Scandinavian Modern Style
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking sculptural vase is decorated with swirling lines of white and transparent orange fused glass, circling the bowl upwards towards the rim and guiding the eye along the curves ...
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Unique White Stoneware Vase by Stig Lindberg. Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1963
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique stoneware vase with amazing white glaze.
Made by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden. 1963.
Great condition.
Incised "Stig L" and Gustavsberg studio h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Pair of Brown Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of beautiful stoneware vases with identical relief pattern and amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Great condition.
Incised signature "G...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Pair of Eva Jancke Björk Round Green Ceramic Vases. Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of 2 beautiful Scandinavian Modern ceramic vases with amazing glaze.
Designed by Eva Jancke-Björk for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s.
This model was in production 1938-1943.
Excell...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
White Ceramic Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson. Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful vase with amazing relief pattern.
Designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Excellent condition.
Impressed 'EKEBY'.
Anna-Lisa Thomson (1905-1952) ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1969
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1969.
Great condition.
Incised signa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Per Lütken for Holmegaard Duckling Vase, Scandinavian Modern Art Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Scandinavian Modern vase was designed by Per Lütken for Holmegaard as a part of Duckling series of vases. The vase is hand blown in smoky grey glass and signed and dated on ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1969
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1969.
Great condition.
Incised signa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze and hand-painted gold details.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
Good condition. Factory first. A dent in the f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Rare Karin Hammar for Stockholms Glasbruk Vase, Sweden Art Glass, Glows in UV
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking Scandinavian Modern art glass vase was designed by Karin Hammar and hand blown by Stockholms Glasbruk. Graphic, geometrical body of the vase was...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Helen Krantz for Orrefors Sommerso Glass Vase, Scandinavian Modern
By Orrefors
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Modern ovoid footed glass vase with graphic neck and rim was designed by Helen Krantz for Orrefors Sweden as a part of Salsa series. The vase is done in ...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Baca Faience Vase by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Malmö, SE
Ceramic vase from the Royal Copenhagen "Baca" series designed by Nils Thorsson in the late 1960s. This vase was manufactured 1969-1973.
It features a pattern in brown tones with som...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Tapio Wirkkala - Silver "Tulip" vase - Kultakeskus Oy - 1957
Located in Helsinki, FI
Tapio Wirkkala - Silver "Tulip" vase - Kultakeskus Oy - 1957
Signed TW - Finnish silver hall marks 1957
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Silver
Midcentury Modern Stoneware "Våga" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Sweden, 1950s
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful “Våga” vase by Wilhelm Kåge, made in carrara stoneware. Wavy decor around the oval rim, striking shadowplay.
“Våga” is one of Kåge’s best loved lines of stoneware, designe...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s.
Excellent condition.
Incised s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with handle.
Designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Great condition. Incised signature "CHS" and Rörstrands three crowns.
Gunn...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
Located in Malmö, SE
Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal.
Excellent condition. Marked 'Rosenthal' 'Studio Linie' and 'Germany'.
This early brown paper bag shaped vase of...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
Located in Malmö, SE
Original Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" porcelain Vase for Rosenthal.
Early and rare production, made between 1979 and 1980.
Excellent condition. Marked 'Rosenthal' 'Studio Linie' and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
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.
Great condition, some small glaze spots.
Incised signature "G.N....
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1960
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and beautiful stoneware vase with amazing hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960.
Great condition, but ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Pair of Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of beautiful stoneware vases with handle and amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Great condition.
Incised signature "G.N." and Rörstrand...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1975
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1975.
Great condition. Slightly obliq...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and beautiful stoneware vase with two small handles and amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Excellent condition.
Incised signature "NYLU...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
MCM Free Form Art Glass Vase in the Style of Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in San Diego, CA
A super cool MCM free form art glass vase in the style of Alvar Aalto, circa 1970s. The vase is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 6"Wx 4.25"D x 5.75...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Berndt Friberg, 3-piece Stoneware Tea Set, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1958
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 3-piece stoneware tea set stoneware with amazing hare’s fur glaze. Tea pot, cream jug and sugar bowl.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Berndt Friberg, Eggshaped Stoneware Vase, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1969
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful eggshaped stoneware vase with amazing hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1969.
Eggcellent condition....
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
MCM Art Glass Vase
By Alvar Aalto
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful MCM art glass vase with a green / blue translucent finish, circa 1970s. The vase is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks a...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Einar Johansen Graphic Grey Ceramic Vase for Søholm, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish modern stoneware vase by ceramic artist Einar Johansen. Grey base with brown lines accentuating the geometric pattern on all four sides. Manufactured by Soholm Pottery on the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Large White 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 it being slightly...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Iconic Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase Model. 3030 in Deep Green, Iittala 1950s
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto entered and won a competition held at the Karhula-Iittala glass factory that was organized for the 1937 Paris World Fair. The year was 1936 and Aalto´s entry was called `Eskimoerindens skinnbuxa` or `Eskimo Woman`s Leather Trousers` . The entry comprised of a number of different free-formed vases and bowls that came in different shapes and sizes.
The most famous of Aalto´s glass designs is exactly this so called `Savoy` vase, as it was part of the Savoy restaurant`s original interior design that was done by the Aalto couple.
Winning the competition marked the beginning of a succesful breakthrough for Alvar Aalto in addition to his other accomplishments as a world famous architect.
The early vases by Aalto are extremely sought after collectible´s gems that fetch incredible prices every now and then in auctions worldwide. We have seen them in a number of different colors, mainly clear glass, green, brown, and blue. This vase is fully signed Alvar Aalto and is in good condition.
This vase is signed Alvar Aalto 3030...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Timo Sarpaneva Claritas Art Glass Object in Black and White, Iittala 2005
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful claritas vase designed by Timo Sarpaneva and manufactured by Iittala in Finland. Each piece of the Claritas series is unique and made without a mould, showcasing the pure...
Category
Early 2000s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
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
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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.
Great condition.
Incised signature "G.N." and Rörstrands three cr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1958
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and beautiful stoneware vase with amazing hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1958.
Great condition. The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Ewald Dahlskog Blue Striped Ceramic Vase, Bobergs Fajansfabrik AB, Sweden, 1930s
By Ewald Dahlskog, Bobergs Fajansfabrik AB
Located in The Hague, NL
This refined ceramic vase was designed by Ewald Dahlskog and produced by Bobergs Fajansfabrik AB in Sweden in the 1930s. The model is numbered D367.
This rare vase is executed in a ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by Swedish Ceramist Claes Thell, 1978
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Claes Thell, in the Artist's studio, Höganäs, Sweden, 1978.
Excellent condition. Signed Thell '78.
Claes Thell is a Swedish ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Pair Of Timo Sarpaneva Claritas Vases, in Black & Clear Glass, Iittala 1980s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of beautiful claritas vases designed by Timo Sarpaneva and manufactured by Iittala in Finland in the 1980s. Each piece of the Claritas series is unique and made without a moul...
Category
1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Art Deco / Swedish Grace.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, with a few light scratches.
Stamped 'BRO...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Black and white double glazed earthenware vase from Denmark
Located in DK
This earthenware vase designed by Svend Hammershøi (1873-1948) was executed by Herman A. Kähler, Denmark, ca. in the 1920s-1930s.
The vase is decorated with white and black double gl...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Large Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Art Deco / Swedish Grace.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Good condition, with a some wear and scratches.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Unique Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson. Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A unique and beautiful vase with amazing green glaze.
Designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Excellent condition.
Impressed 'EKEBY'.
Anna-Lisa Thomson (190...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Unique Vase by Toini Muona. Arabia, Finland, 1960s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique hand thrown stoneware vase, with amazing glaze.
Made by Toini Muona at Arabia, Finland, 1960s.
Excellent condition.
Incised signature "TM".
Toini Muona (1904-1987) was one of the most respected art ceramists and trendsetters in Finnish ceramic art and art industry in the 1930s–1950s. Her artworks represent clean modern reduced forms and motives taken from finnish nature.
Toini Muona studied sketch drawing at the Central School of Fine Arts from 1923 to 1926 and postgraduate ceramics from 1926 to 1923. In the meantime, she worked as a textile designer at Atelier Vigli from 1929 to 1931, then moved to the Arabian Art Department, where she worked until 1970. In the same year, he received the Finnish National Award for Industrial Arts.
Toini Muona was a skilled wheel-thrower who, especially early in her career, created vases, jars, and objets d'art influenced by old Chinese ceramics. She is best known for her nature-inspired hay vases...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Eva Jancke Björk Crackle Glazed Lidded Urn. Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A grand Scandinavian Modern urn with amazing off white crackle glaze.
Designed by Eva Jancke-Björk for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.
This urn (model 3428) was in production 1943-1951.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern vases for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern vases 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 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 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, 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 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 $1,110.
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