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
- 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
Argenta Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautifully crafted Argenta vase designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg in Sweden during the 1940s. This elegant piece features the signature deep green crackled glaze with verti...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Silver Leaf
Börje Skohg / WALL TILE / Gustavsberg / 1977
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Börje Skohg began his career in 1947 as a silver decorative painter in Gustavsberg's Argenta department.
In 1949, Wilhelm Kage recognised her decorative skills and allowed her to lea...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Erik Höglund / PEOPLE BOTTLE(GREY CARBORUNDUM) H875 / Boda Glasbruk / 1950s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Launched in 1956, this series uses tiny granules of carborundum (silicon carbide) instead of the potato or sawdust that had previously been used to create bubbles.
Carborundum is a ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Danish Vase and Dish White Ceramic Set, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of handmade Danish midcentury modern circular vase and vide-poche dish. Rustic look with beautiful glaze in light gray, white, sand and beige colors. Both items signed by the art...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Swedish Red Devil Triangular Glass Vase by Christer Sjögren for Lindshammar
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Mold blown scandinavian modern red devil triangular glass vase by Christer Sjögren for Lindshammar 1960s. He developed the special tec...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
HUGE Palshus Stoneware Floorvase C 24 with Moss Green Glaze Denmark Mid-Century
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
HUGE Palshus stoneware floorvase of chamotte clay model no. C 24.
It's embossed with a grooved pattern in vertical broad bands and decorated with half glossy moss green glaze showin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large danish Ceramic Vase Palshus Denmark Per & Annelise Linnemann-Schmidt
Located in Vorst, BE
Large ceramic vase in dark green tones with dark blue effects on the outside. It comes with a thick glaze. Scandinavian Mid-Century ceramic.
Produced in the 1960s by Palshus (Denma...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Black Large Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large black vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 34 cm (13.6") high and in excellent condition except from some minor scra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A black and orange-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Pierre Forssell Important Crown Brass Vase for Skultuna circa 1970, Forsell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Important crown vase design by Pierre Forssell in the 70's and produced during that time by Skultuna in Sweden. This crown vase is made in solid brass and it's stamp by the producer....
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Vase, Kupittaan Savi Åbo, Finland ca 1940's
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern vase, Kupittaan Savi Åbo, Finland ca 1940's.
Wear and patina consistent with age and use. Smaller chip, as seen on the last picture.
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund Stoneware Vase with Tiger Taupé Glaze for Rörstrand, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small cylindrical vase with Taupe glazes commonly called tiger. Designed by Gunnar Nylund and created in the workshop at Rörstrand in Sweden during the 1960s. Fully signed and marked...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Arthur Percy, Organic Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
By Arthur Percy
Located in High Point, NC
An organic green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Arthur Percy and produced by Gefle, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bo Fajans, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
By Bo Fajans
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed ceramic vase produced by Bo Fajans, Gefle, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Arne Bang Large Art Deco Stoneware Vase Model 65, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful large stoneware vase handmade by Arne Bang in Denmark the 1930s. Painted with signature "AB" to base. Model no 65.
Arne Bang (1901-1983) was a Danish sculptor and ceramic d...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Kaj Franck / VASE(Unique Piece) / Nuutajarvi
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Kaj Franck is known for his functional, simple designs that are often referred to as the ‘conscience of Finland’, and his products are characterised by their use of colour without an...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Unique Grey Stoneware Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, 1961
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 17.5 cm in diameter, 13.5cm high and it´s in mint condition. This is a unique pot only made in one copy as you can see of th...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Berndt Friberg, Eggshaped Stoneware Vase, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1965
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, 1965.
Great condition.
Inci...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Blue and White Stoneware Vase by Hertha Bengtson. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing hand-painted decor.
Made by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Excellent condition.
Signed 'Bengtson' and 'R' för Rörstrand.
Hertha Bengtson (1917-1993) is one of the well-known representatives of the illustrious Swedish ceramic design of the 20th century. She was one of the leading designers for the Rörstrand factory in the 1950s. Bengtson is represented at the Swedish National Museum of Art and Design.
Hertha Bengtson was born in Ysane in Blekinge and grew up on a farm with her four brothers. Her parents were Henning and Asta Bengtson. Her father was a jack-of-all-trades and ran both a mink farm and a shop alongside his farm, which was the least of his interests. Her mother, to whom Hertha Bengtson was very close, was a skilled weaver. Hertha Bengtson's interest in textiles and handicrafts came from her mother. From her grandmother she inherited Scanian country textile knowledge and from her grandmother’s neighbour she learned to tat the Scanian way, without patterns.
Upon completing her education at a girls’ school, Hertha Bengtson wanted to become a drawing teacher. However, there was no money to continue her formal education. Hertha Bengtson achieved top marks in drawing and handicrafts and therefore gained a place as a handicrafts teacher at one of the region’s elementary schools. During her time at the girls’ school, she had also taken evening classes in porcelain painting. In 1937 she applied to Hackefors’ porcelain factory in Linköping where she became employed as a pattern designer. Hertha Bengtson was interested in all aspects of the factory and when the men were called up for military service at the outbreak of the Second World War, she became head of her department at age 22.
Hertha Bengtson wanted to create her own porcelain. She applied to and became employed at Rörstrand’s porcelain factory in 1941, where she started as a pattern designer but quickly became a master designer. Hertha Bengtson’s ability to combine beauty with function was fundamental to her success as a designer. Her breakthrough came with the innovative blue-and-white tableware...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Ewald Dahlskog Blue Striped Ceramic Vase, Bobergs Fajansfabrik AB, Sweden, 1930s
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
Vicke Lindstrand, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue and brown-glazed earthenware vase designed by Vicke Lindstrand and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Matching Otto Brauer for Holmgaard Green Gulvvase Danish Glass Vases
By Otto Brauer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Handsome pair of Gulvvase glass vases designed by Otto Brauer for Holmgaard. The iconic bottle shaped vases were designed in the 1960s and remain desirable amongst collectors. Brauer...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
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.
Great patina and beautiful depth...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Limestone
Nittsjö, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A white-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Nordtenn, Vase, Pewter, Sweden, c. 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pewter vase, designed and produced by Nordtenn, Sweden, c. 1930s
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Pewter
Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge in a round form. Decorated with a graphic zigzag pattern. Lovely attention to detail.
“Argenta” was introduced at the Stockholm exhi...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Arthur Percy, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
By Gefle, Arthur Percy
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Arthur Percy and produced by Gefle, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg in a long elegantly curved form. Pale celadon green glaze.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his stoneware vases and v...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Ewald Dahlskog, Beige Vase, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful beige vase designed by Ewald Dahlskog at Bo Fajans in Gefle in the 1930s. The vase is 15,5 cm high. and it is in very good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Stoneware Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely multicolored vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 22 cm (8.4") high and 13 x 7.5 cm (5.2" x 3") wide, it´s in excellent condition. This vase is a unique o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Danish Art Glass Handkerchief Vase, 1970s
By Holmegaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish organic modern crisp white overlay art glass vase by Holmegaard. Soft flowing asymmetrical handkerchief shape.
Beautiful vintage condition.
Denmark, 1970s.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Black-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A black, glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
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
Gunnar Nylund, stoneware vase, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware vase with brown hare fur glaze and two small handles, by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden mid-1900s.
In beautiful condition, smaller signs of use and wear.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Bronze Art Deco Vase by BOWI, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by Bowi brons in Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, with some light scratches.
Stamped 'BRONS' and 'BOWI'.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Carl-Harry Stålhane Floor Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
Carl-Harry Stålhane (1920‑1990). Floor vase. Rörstrand. Signed with crowned R SWEDEN and CHS SDA. Stoneware, glaze in blue tones. H 20″. D 8.3"
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
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
Mid Century Turquoise Ceramic Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Nymølle Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare blue / turquoise Scandinavian mid century vase by Gunnar Nylund for Nymølle Denmark, 1950s. In good original condition and signed by the artist.
Dimensions: H: 17 cm / 6.70" W...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Modern Green Patinated Cast Bronze Vase with Flower relief, GAB 1930s
Located in Bromma, Stockholms län
Small Swedish modern patinated bronze vase decorated with a simple flower in relief, made by Guldsmedsaktiebolaget (GAB), in the 1930s. Model 265, marked with the sheaf of wheat symbol indicating excellent quality. Stamped GAB, Brons, 256. Elegant and sculptural piece with nice proportions and a delicate yet robust look.
Guldsmedsaktiebolaget was founded 1867 in Stockholm and was one of the most renowned Companies in Scandinavia, making high quality designs in gold, silver, silver plating, bronze and pewter. From 1907-1941 Jacob Ängman...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Mid-century Glass Vase by Emmaboda
Located in New York, NY
Charming Swedish Mid-Century Glass Vase by Emmaboda glass manufacturer. Beautiful wavy details on the handles with a round bottom, produced around the 1930s with original label showi...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Stoneware Vases, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950-1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 24.5 cm high and it is in mint condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, stoneware vase, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Modern / Midcentury
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware vase with beautiful hare fur glaze by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstand, Sweden mid-1900s.
Marked Nylund and Rörstand.
In good condition, smaller signs of age and wear.
About...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Danish Modern Ceramic Spotted Glaze Vase, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish midcentury modern ceramic vase. Spotted earthcolored glaze in dark green tones. Signed under base.
Beautiful vintage condition.
Denmark, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware, Ceramic
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
Materials
Bronze
Green / Gray Ceramic Vase Berndt Friberg Gustavsberg Midcentury Vintage, 1967
Located in Stockholm, SE
A steelgreen / gray vase designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 10 cm (4") high. It has a beautiful har fur glaze and vase produced in 1967, it is marked...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Oskar Antonsson, Athena - Bronze vase
By Ystad-Metall
Located in Stockholm, SE
Massive and heavy bronze vase by Oskar Antonsson for Athena, Ystad.
Motive of a women and a male musician on the other side.
Contact us for any questions!
Category
1930s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Blue Speckled ceramic vase - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand - Mid 20th century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A blue speckled ceramic vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 16 cm (6.4") high and in excellent condition. The vase is marked as th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Bjørn Wiinblad. Colossal, two-part jug-shaped vase made of ceramic. 1971
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad (1918-2006).
Colossal, two-part jug-shaped vase made of ceramic, modelled in the form of a woman's bust.
With a lid in the shape of a hat.
Rare model.
It is signed ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Beautiful Blue-toned cylindric vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand Scandinavian
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely blue-toned ceramic vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the mid 20th century. The vase is 16.5 cm (6.6") high and in excellent condition. The vase is marked ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish modern vase by Andersson & Johansson, 1930s
Located in Påarp, SE
Eye catching ceramic vase with spiral shaped handles in a coral red glaze. It was produced by Andersson & Johansson in the 1930s. Andersson & Johansson was inspired by Goldsheider an...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Bruno Karlsson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and beige-glazed stoneware vase designed by Bruno Karlsson and produced by Ego Stengods, Sweden, 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Arthur Percy, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
By Gefle, Arthur Percy
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Arthur Percy and produced by Gefle, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Two 1966 Pompadour Vases by Finnish Designer Nanny Still for Riihimäen
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Finnish set of two pieces by Nanny Still named Pompadour.
It comes with two pieces of the quiet rare color olive green. The two models, 1945 and 1405, of the Pompadour se...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Rörstrand, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
By Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A green and yellow-glazed stoneware vase, designed and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Hertha Bengtson Vase
Located in Malibu, CA
Glazed stoneware vase by Hertha Bengtson for Höganäs Keramik. Sweden, 1950’s. Signed.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
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.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian glass artist. Handmade art glass vase in turquoise glass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian glass artist.
Handmade art glass vase in turquoise glass.
1970s.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 18.0 cm x D 13.0 cm.
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Mari Simmulson Floor Vase for Upsala Ekeby, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tall handmade Scandinavian midcentury modern floor vase by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby in the 1960s. The largest item from the Rusticana series. Hand-carved rustic unglazed verti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware, Earthenware
Blue Ceramic Vase, Upsala Ekeby Vicke Lindstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful blue ceramic vase produced in between 1950-52 by Vicke Lindstrand at Upsala Ekeby. It is 18 cm (7,2") tall and about 12 cm (4.8") in diameter and in excellent condition....
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
A pair of Brass vases / Candlesticks - Carl-Einar Borgström Ystad Metall - 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of brass vases /candlesticks designed by Carl-Einar Borgström at Ystad Metall in the 1930s. These were designed to be both vases and candlesticks. They are 8 cm high and 9.5 c...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Pewter
Isak Isaksson Gold / Gray Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A gold/gray/blue vase with a lovely crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 13 cm (5.2") tall and about 17 cm (6.8") wide and it is in excellent condition....
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Full Set of White 'Surrea' Vases by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
Five stunning 'Surrea' stoneware vases with 'Carrara' glaze.
Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s.
Excellent condition.
Stamped 'Gustavsberg / SURREA'.
Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Midcentury Blue Stoneware Vase
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful midcentury Swedish vase in stoneware by Rörstrand, designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Vase In Pewter, CG Hallberg -1938
By CG Hallberg
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern vase in pewter, CG Hallberg -1938.
Signed with makers mark.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Marks, scratches, smaller dent.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Pewter
Pierre Forssell Brass Vase Stamped 1978 Produced by hand in Skultuna Sweden
Located in Forest, BE
This vase was hand crafted in 1978 at the Skultuna studio were Pierre Forssell was working with he's assistant. The vase is made of a brass tube where a brass curved crown was delica...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Brass
Collection of Miniature Ceramic Pieces from Höganäs, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wonderful collection of miniature ceramics. These ones are the work of John Andersson, signed ”JA”, and produced at Höganäs in Sweden. There are two vases and one bowl. The sculpture...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Karl Svensson Attribution, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase attributed to Karl Svensson for Höganäs, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund Green Glazed Scandinavian Stoneware Vase, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This stoneware vase in olive green glaze was designed by Swedish ceramist Gunnar Nylund and manufactured by Boveskov, Denmark. It was produced during the 1960s and has a handwritten ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Group of 4 Green / Turquoise Ceramic Vases - Rörstrand - Gunnar Nylund -
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of four vases with a stunning glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand in the 1950s. The vases are between 18.5 - 26 cm high and in excellent condition. They are all mark...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Vase 'Carrara' by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful vase made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s.
Carrara glazed stoneware.
Excellent condition. Stamped 'Gustavsberg / CARRARA / 1132'.
Wilhelm K...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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