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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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Scandinavian Modern, Ceramic Luster Glazed Vase Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg, 1936
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern, Swedish Art Deco hand decorated ceramic vase in white pearl uster glaze with details in gold and blue, from Gustavsberg. Designed and signed by Josef Ekberg, 193...
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Two Scandinavian Modern "Apple Branch" Vases by Knud Basse
Located in New York, NY
One large and one smaller Scandinavian Modern, Danish Mid-Century Modern ceramic vases by Knud Basse for Michael Andersen & Sons. These "Apple Branch" des...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Vase with Abstract Design by Mette Doller and Ivar Eriksson
Located in New York, NY
Large Scandinavian modern ceramic vase with abstract design by Mette Doller and form designed by Ivar Ericsson for Hoganas, Sweden. Measures: Height 20.5", diameter 7".
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Clay
Gertrud Lonegren Group of Three Ceramic Vases with Fish Motif for Rorstrand
Located in New York, NY
Group of 3 unique Scandinavian Modern, Swedish Art Deco studio vases by Gertrud Lonegren for Rorstrand with fish motif. Created circa 1938-1942.
Sizes: 11" high to 7.75".
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Nils Landberg "Tulip" Vase For Orrefors
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Delicate vase from the "Tulip" series designed by Nils Landberg and manufactured by Orrefors of Sweden. Signed.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Mid-Century Stoneware Vase by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1950s
By Arne Bang
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful and subtle bud vase by Arne Bang, the vase is adorned with small applied flowers and with a wonderful rusty orange glaze that crawls with hints of green.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Large Scandinavian Modern Vase with Fish and Plants by Gertrud Lonegren
Located in New York, NY
Large Scandinavian Modern unique ceramic studio vase by Gertrud Lonegren for Rorstrand. This vase depicts an underwater scene with various fish and plants. Her pieces are known for t...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Large Scandinavian Modern Art Deco Vase by Gertrud Lonegren with Fish and Plants
Located in New York, NY
Large Scandinavian Modern art deco unique ceramic studio vase by Gertrud Lonegren for Rorstrand. This vase depicts an underwater scene with various fish and plants. Her pieces are kn...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1940’s Scandinavian Modern Carrara Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Elevate your home decor to a new level of sophistication with the Carrara Vase, a true masterpiece crafted by the renowned artist Wilhelm Kåge. This extraordinary piece effortlessly ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in a slender onion form with a long neck. Greyish blue glaze with yellow nuances.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Vase with Shimmering Turquoise Glaze by JIE Gantofta
By JIE Gantofta
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Exuding an enchanting allure, this Scandinavian modern ceramic vase with shimmering turquoise glaze by JIE Gantofta is a mesmerizing piece of mid-century craftsmanship. The glaze of ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
A Unique Brown & Yellow Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A unique brown and yellow vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 19 cm (7.6") high and in excellent condition. The vase is unique and signed as all his unique...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Small stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in a slender onion form with a long neck and flattened rim. Velvety midnight blue hare’s fur glaze.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
1960s Arabia Glazed White "Rice" Porcelain Vase by Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg
Located in Knebel, DK
White porcelain vase by Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg for Arabia. Round base flares to rounded four-sider rim. Hand-cut transparent pattern and incised marks: Arabia, FHKJ, Finland.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. Ceramic pitcher with blue and brown glaze
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) for Rörstrand. Ceramic pitcher with a glaze in blue and brown tones. Slender form.
Mid-20th century.
Marked.
In good condition with minimal chipping at the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1930s Bronze Vase by Just Andersen for GAB
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1930s Bronze Vase by Just Andersen for GAB. The design bare marks of the neoclassical Swedish grace style with an urn shaped body and elegant handles on both sides. With inscriptions...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Ateljé. Ceramic vase in green and black tones.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl Harry Stålhane (1920-1990) for Rörstrand Ateljé, Sweden.
Ceramic vase in green and black tones.
1960s.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Second factory quality.
Dimensions: H 10.0 ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Vase "Orient" by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1930's
Located in Örebro, SE
A gorgeous scandinavian modern stoneware vase "Orient" by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1930's.
Signed on the underside Rörstrand.
Wear and patina consistent with age and use, marks a...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Two Line Cut Crystal Art vases Handblown
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Two Line Cut Crystal Art vases Handblown
A compete set of moldblown crystal Art Object / Vase with vertical cut lines, model 3523. Designed in 194...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Three Line Cut Crystal Art vases Kantarelli
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Two Line Cut Crystal Art vases Handblown "Kantarelli"
A complete set of all sizes – turned mold-blown crystal – Artobject “Kantarelli” or “Chanta...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden. Vase in hare's fur glaze
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl Harry Stålhane (1920-1990) for Rörstrand, Sweden.
Vase in hare's fur glaze. Dark and sandy hues.
1950s.
In perfect condition.
First factory quality.
Dimensions: H 29.0 cm x D 1...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Kaj Franck Scandinavian Modern handblown yellow glass Nuutajärvi-Notsjö 1961
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Kaj Franck Scandinavian Modern handblown yellow glass Nuutajärvi-Notsjö 1961
A tapered oval shaped yellow and clear cased glass and brim cut art-object, designed by Kaj Franck in 19...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Small Swedish Mid-century Glass Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charming Swedish Mid-Century Glass Vase. Beautiful wavy details on the handles with a round bottom, produced around the 1930s. Age appropriate wear and in a good condition.
Dimensio...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Modern Nils Thorsson Stoneware Baca vase Aluminia Denmark ca 1965
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Scandinavian Modern Nils Thorsson Stoneware Baca vase Aluminia Denmark ca 1965
Description
A stoneware vase decorated with yellow stylised birds on a tactile brown glazed surface.
...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1964
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, 1964.
Excellent condition. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Set of 4 'Veckla' Vases by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of 4 beautiful 'Veckla' vases.
Made by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s.
Excellent condition.
Impressed Gustavsberg studio hand.
The largest vase is 36 cm tall (14.2 in.).
Stig Lindberg’s “Veckla...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stalhane Scandinavian Modern Hand Decorated Drip Vase, 1943 Rorstrand
Located in New York, NY
A hand decorated glazed vase by artist Carl-Harry Stalhane for Rorstrand, Sweden. The vase has a loose grid pattern with blue, yellow and dark brown/black on a white ground. Signed a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Turquoise ceramic vase - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand - Mid 20th century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A turquoise ceramic vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 26.5 cm (10.4") high and in excellent condition. The vase is marked as the photo shows and it is marked as 1st ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Three Line Cut Crystal Art vases Handblown
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Two Line Cut Crystal Art vases Handblown
A complete set of all sizes – turned mold-blown crystal – Artobject “Varsanjalka” or “Foals Foot” with ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
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, 1950s.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Huge 1960's Swedish Glass Vase
Located in London, GB
A huge white glass vase. Produced in Sweden during the 1960's. Wonderful crisp white glass and in superb condition - classic curves and shape.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Irma Yourstone, Swedish ceramist. Unique ceramic vase. Modernist style.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Irma Yourstone, Swedish ceramist. Unique ceramic vase.
Modernist style.
Approximately from the 1960s.
Signed.
In good condition, with several chips in the bottom of the vase (see ph...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Small Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Vase by G. Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This miniature, collectible stoneware vase was designed by Gunnar Borg for the Swedish manufacture Höganäs Keramik during the 1960s. Handmade by a Master, with the utmost care and at...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Collectible Small Glazed Stoneware Vase No.5 by Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This miniature, collectible stoneware vase was designed by Gunnar Borg for the Swedish manufacture Höganäs Keramik during the 1960s. Handmade by a Master, with the utmost care and at...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large spherical stoneware vase fish motif "Argenta"-series, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large spherical stoneware vase designed by Wilhelm Kåge from the ‘Argenta’ series for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s. Signature green glaze with decor of a mythical fish at play, and str...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Silver
Swedish Designer, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia, Finland, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia, Finland, 1960s
Great condition.
Incised signature 'AH' and 'ARABIA'.
Annikki Hovisaari (1918–20...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Large 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia, Finland, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia, Finland, 1960s
Great condition.
Incised signature 'AH' and 'ARABIA'.
Annikki Hovisaari (1918–20...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Alvar Aalto Vase 3031, Iittala
By Alvar Aalto, Iittala
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 `...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg in a smooth form with some angularity. Vibrant dark blue hare’s fur glaze blending into dark brown.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowne...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
1800's Swedish Mortars made of Öland limestone
Located in Farsta, SE
Mortars made of Öland limestone in the 1800's was used by many in Sweden.
They was known for its durability and ability to withstand wear over time.
Heigth: 12 cm
Diameter: 16 cm
...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Limestone
"Karneval" Faience vase by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Faience “Karneval” vase by Stig Lindberg, in a strict block shape. Graphic, colorful decor of a human figure with a fish on their head, fish on the othe...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Faience
Vintage square shaped Pewter Vase by Helgi Joensen, Norway 1980s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely signed Norwegian pewter vase designed and made by Helgi Joensen for Illums, Norway in 1980s. A special vase carved in pewter with a relieffed su...
Category
1980s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Tin, Pewter
Vicke Lindstrand, "Svart Linje" Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass "Start Linje" vase designed Vicke Lindstrand and produced by Kosta, Sweden, 1940s
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
White Surrealistic Vase, "Surrea" by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase of model Surrea designed by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in the 1940s. It is 23 cm high and in very good condition except from some minor scratches in the glaze. It is n...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Vase. Thorkild Olsen, Denmark, 1941.
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kåge 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 / KÅGE / CARRARA'.
W...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Large Rare Ceramic Floor Vase, Rörstrand 1940s, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large rare floor vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden 1940s.
A early piece by Gunnar Nylund in ceramic. Signed GN, R/Rörstrand, Sweden.
In good condition, normal age rel...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Carl-Harry Stalhane / SOC 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
Materials
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stalhane / SOD 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
Materials
Stoneware
Arne Bang Vase Model 124
By Arne Bang
Located in Valby, 84
Arne Bang vase Model 124 In beautiful green and brown glaze made by Danish Artist Arne Bang in the 1940s.
The vase is in good original condition with no cracks or chips in the vase.
Arne Bang was trained as a sculptor and created sculptures and decorations in public spaces. Arne Bang has also solved graphic tasks and e.g. designed three Christmas stamps, but it is as a designer of stoneware, silver and pewter that he is known nationally and internationally. As a ceramic designer, Arne Bang was essentially self-taught, but he early on had an openness and curiosity towards different materials as well as a special sense for their many possibilities, which came to characterize his entire multifaceted artistic work. The outlet for his ceramic production was his training as a sculptor and his skills for modeling and shaping.
When Bang established Holmegaard Stentøj (1929), the goal was to create quality ceramics that collectors would want to own, but at a price so that a larger audience could acquire it. This succeeded so well that the stoneware was popularly referred to as 'Gaven'. Ironically, today Bang's ceramics are sought after by collectors worldwide.
The decorative bulging ribs or tighter grooves are characteristic of Bang's organic and sculptural stoneware. He designed vases, jars, dishes, bowls, mugs and lamp holders with a focus on a sculptural expression. The basic geometric shapes are laid out, but softened by the fine glazes and with decorative variations such as attached figures.
Statuettes as well as small and large sculptures were also a natural part of Bang's ceramic production. Early highlights include The Tycho Brahe vase (1927) made together with Carl Halier for the Copenhagen Observatory in the Botanical Garden, the Elephant (1930) and the Ball vase (1937) for King Christian X...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Arne Bang, Small Ceramic Vase in Fluted Design, 1940s/1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arne Bang, small ceramic vase in fluted design speckled glaze in blue-grey tones.
1940s/1950s.
Perfect condition.
Hand signed.
Dimensions: D 6.0 x H 8.0 cm.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Turquoise Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A turquoise vase with a lovely har fur glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 24.5 cm (9.8) high. It´s in excellent condition except from some minor marks in the glaze an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase 3030, 1960s, Iittala Finland
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, FI
Vintage version of iconic Savoy Vase designed by Alvar Aalto for Iittala. Hand signed "Alvar Aalto 3030". Blown to a cast-iron mould.
Normal wear o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge, in a conical form with a wide mouth. Rare, dramatic decor of a dragon fighting with a snake. Beautifully rendered with great attention to de...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Farsta Stoneware Vase by Wilhelm Kåge
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in San Francisco, CA
A glazed stoneware vase, incised signature and studio mark to underside: [Farsta Kage Studio]
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
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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Pair Islamic
Retro Mexican Vases
Signed Bronze Vase Japanese
Pair Of Amphora
Chicago Furniture Makers
Early Greek Pottery