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
Unique Gray Stoneware Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Mid Century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A unique vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 7 cm high and in mint condition. It is a unique vas and this one was made in 1966 as you can see on the signature.
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Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Carl-Harry Stalhane / 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
Stig Lindberg Vase Veckla Stoneware White Glaze Gustavsberg Sweden 1950s
Located in Basel, BS
Tall Stig Lindberg stoneware vase from the ‚Veckla‘ series, designed around 1952 and produced until the late 1950s to early 1960 at Gustavsberg factory in Sweden.
Matte white ‚Carra...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Börne Augustsson, Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A organic blue-colored blown glass vase designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Just Andersen, Vase, Disko Metal, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A disko metal vase designed and produced by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
Large Saxbo Vase by Eva Staehr Nielsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Saxbo vase by Eva Staehr Nielsen
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Large Kähler Ceramic Vase with Black Decoration, Signed HAK
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large decorative Kähler ceramic vase with a light (beige) base glaze, decorated with black glaze.
Signed on the bottom: HAK (Herman A. Kähler).
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Turquoise Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A turquoise vase with a lovely glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 23 cm (9.3") high and 17 x 14 cm (6.8" x 5.6") in diameter. It´s in excellent condition excep...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Kosta "Zebra" Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Kosta "Zebra" Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand, 1950s.
Scandinavian hand blown art glass by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta (later Kosta Boda), Sweden.
This rare Swedish vase of the Zebra S...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Johanne Gerber Vase by Royal Copenhagen Blue Floral Baca Danish Ceramic 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Square ceramic vase from the Royal Copenhagen "Baca" series by Nils Thorsson
This decor is designed by Johanne Gerber and made in the period 1969-...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Ewald Dahlskog – Lovely shaped Turquoise vase - Bo Fajans Sweden 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely turquoise naturally shaped vase designed by Ewald Dahlskog at Bo Fajans, Sweden in the 1930s. The vase is 15 cm (6") high and in excellent condition. It has a lovely glaze.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Miniature Vase & Bowl - Bertil Lundgren - Rörstrand - Mid Century Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Three miniature vases designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vases have lovely pattern. They are between 6.5 - 10.5 cm (2.6 . 4.2") tall. They are all in excellent condition and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Just Andersen, Vase, Pewter, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A small pewter vase by Just Andersen, Denmark. Base marked "Just A Denmark" and model number.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Pewter
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
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Swedish Mid Century Decorative Bronze Vase by GAB Sweden produced 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish mid century bronze vase by GAB - Guldsmedsaktiobolaget produced in the 1930s. In good original condition with beautiful patina. Stamped and numbered.
Dimensions: H: 17...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Black Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A black vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 10.5 cm (4.2") high and in excellent condition. The vase is marked as 2nd quality.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is one...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
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 a few light scratches.
Stamped 'BRONS' and makers mark.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Bronze
Brown Stoneware Vase by Swedish Ceramist Claes Thell, 1977
By Claes Thell
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Claes Thell, in the artist's studio, Höganäs, Sweden, 1977.
Excellent condition. Signed Thell '77.
Claes Thell is a Swedish ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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
Ernst Svedbom, Vase, Pewter, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pewter vase designed and produced by Ernst Svedbom, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Pewter
Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge with silver decor of a mermaid with double tail fins, strewing flowers around her. Lovely attention to every detail.
“Argenta” was introduce...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
*good vintage condition
Dimensions: 7” H x 9.5” diameter
Diameter of opening: 3.75”
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Eva Jancke-Björk, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A white and grey-glazed ceramic vase designed by Eva Jancke-Björk and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Heikki Orvola for Nuutajarvi Notsjo Vase Made in Finland
By Heikki Orvola, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Heikki Orvola for Nuutajarvi Notsjo Oranfe Vase with Black Circle Design. Vase was designed in several sizes. Very Iconic Design of the period. In very nice original condition!
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Kosta Boda Vase by Bertil Vallien Iridescent Finish Numbered 77638 Vintage
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Beautiful, decorative, signed designer glass vase from the 1960s by Bertil Vallien for Boda Glasbruk, Sweden. The vase features blue glass with color crumbs and a polished pontil. Th...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Luster
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.
Excellent condition.
Stamped 'Gustavsberg / CARRARA'.
Wilh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Midcentury Modern Collection of Six Green Vases by Erik Hoglund, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Collection of six green glass vases/vessels designed by Erik Höglund. Hand blown at Boda glass hut during the 1960s. They are all different sizes and shapes in very good to excellent...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Turquois Art Deco Ceramic Globe Vase by Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco globe vase with amazing 'Lava' glaze.
Designed by Ewald Dahlskog for Bo Fajans (Bobergs Fajansfabrik), Sweden.
This model 'Kulvas' was first exhibited at the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Wilhelm Kåge / ARGENTA VASE / Gustavsberg / 1941
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Wilhelm Kage studied painting at art school and worked as a poster artist after graduation.
As art director of Gustavsberg from 1917, he laid the foundations for modern design in Swe...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Turquois Art Deco Ceramic Globe Vase by Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco globe vase with amazing 'Lava' glaze.
Designed by Ewald Dahlskog for Bo Fajans (Bobergs Fajansfabrik), Sweden.
This model 'Kulvas' was first exhibited at the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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
Materials
Glass
Isak Isaksson Large Blue Ceramic Vase, Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large lovely blue vase with a lovely crystalline glaze in silver designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 30.5 cm (12.2") tall and about 18 cm (7.2") wide and it is in exce...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Just Andersen, pewter fish vase, Danmark 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare, decorative vase in pewter, depicting fish. Made by Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s.
In good condition, bottom with smaller scratches. Normal signs of age and wear.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Pewter
Mid-century Modern Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Clear Glass Contour Vase, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This glass vase from the Contour series was designed by Vicke Lindstrand for the Swedish glassworks Kosta Glasbruk during the 1950s. It is made of high quality clear crystal glass wi...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Tamara Aladin for Riihimäen Lasi, Finland. Art glass vase in turquoise.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tamara Aladin (1932-2019) for Riihimäen Lasi, Finland.
Art glass vase in turquoise.
Model 1440.
1960s.
Marked.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 16.0 cm x D 6.0 cm.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Nils Thorsson Glazed Blue Marselis Vase for Aluminia, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large drop shaped Ceramic vase designed by Nils Thorsson and manufactured by Aluminia in Denmark during the 1950s. It is called Marselis -design number 2631 and is decorated in a de...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Olive Green / Grey Ceramic Vase, Pia Rönndahl Rörstrand, Scandinavian Modern
By Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely olive-green / gray vase designed by Pia Rönndahl at Rörstrand in the 1980s. The vase is 17.5 cm high and in excellent condition except from some minor marks. It is marked as...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
Materials
Glass
Ekenäs Sweden Engraved Crystal Vase, Glows in UV
By Ekenäs
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage crystal vase features engraved Modernist decor depicting two people huddling under an umbrella beneath the bare branches of a large tree. The decor is placed in a way to emph...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Large Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Vase, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Royal Copenhagen
Large Royal Copenhagen porcelain vase in terra cotta and grey crackle glaze with gold decor.
With marks underneath, Denmark, 1950s
Measures: 9.5 height x 8.5 diam...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Collection of Scandinavian Blue Glass by Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in Karlstad, SE
A collection of carefully chosen glass vases and bowls by Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Denmark. The collection consists of six vases up to 32 cm and four bowls.
Condition: Excellent.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
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
Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge in a curvesome form. Decorated with a motif of a woman playing a harp. Lovely attention to detail.
“Argenta” was introduced at the ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Pierre Forsell Vase in Brass by Skultuna in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare brass vase designed by Pierre Forsell. Produced by Skultuna in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Green Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1958
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing green hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1958.
Great condition.
Incised...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund Vase Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceramic vase designed by Gunnar Nylund. Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian glass artist, tall and slim art glass vase. 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian glass artist, tall and slim art glass vase.
Mouth-blown. Heavy vase.
Amber and green glass with embedded air bubbles.
From the 1960s.
Unstam...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Mid-Century Patinated Bronze Vase, GAB, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely bronze vase from GAB, oil-patinated green in varying nuances. Tall, elegant form, perfect for a single flower or branch.
GAB was founded in Stockholm in 1867 and was an impor...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Mid-Century Patinated Bowl or Planter, GAB, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant 1930s bronze decorative bowl or planter from GAB, in a plump form with elborate handles. Oil-patinated in deep nuances of green.
GAB was founded in Stockholm in 1867 and was...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Vicke Lindstrand Vase Produced by Kosta in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Glass vase designed by Vicke Lindstrand. Produced by Kosta in Sweden. Signed ‘Kosta 46451 Lindstrand – Minne från Tempo'.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala Art Glass Vase, 1960s, Beautiful Finnish Design
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala art glass vase, 1960s.
Beautiful Finnish design.
In perfect condition.
Measures: 17.5 cm x 7.2 cm.
Signed.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art 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 a few light scratches.
Stamped 'BRONS' and makers mark.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
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 Modern Blue, White Striped Ceramic Vase, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Beautiful and vivid light blue vintage Mid-Century Modern vase from the 1960s. Distinct slim and precise white stripes on light blue base with glazed interior in black and green arou...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Helena Tynell “Aurinkopullo” ”Sun Bottle”. Green with Original Box
Located in Knivsta, SE
Helena Tynell “Aurinkopullo” – Olive Green with Original Box
A rare opportunity to acquire an iconic Aurinkopullo (“Sun Bottle”) vase designed by Helena Tynell for Riihimäen Lasi, ...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Swedish Designer, Vase, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A small brass flower vase designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 13” H x 6.25” W x 5.25” D
Holds 1.7” diameter candles
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Brown Cylindrical Vase, Jerk Werkmäster, Nittsjö Sweden 1960
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This sturdy cylinder-shaped earthenware vase by the artist Jerk Werkmäster is a remarkable piece from Nittsjö, Sweden. Crafted from chamotte (grog) earthenware, the vase features a t...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
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: 4.125” H x 4” diameter
Diameter of opening: 1”
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
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
Materials
Stoneware
Nils Thorsson Danish Faience Glazed Baca Vase by Royal Copenhagen
Located in Knebel, DK
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Aluminia Faience glazed Baca vase, in abstract design, circa 1960s
Beautiful pieces of signed and numbered Danish top cr...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Faience
Arthur Andersson, Set of 2 Mid-Century Stoneware Vases, Wallakra, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of two beautiful stoneware vases with amazing glaze.
Made by Arthur Andersson for Wallakra, Sweden, 1950s
Great condition.
Incised signature 'AWA' and impressed makers mark ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Pair of Paul Kedelv for Flygsfors Coquille Crystal Vases
By Flygsfors, Paul Kedelv
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Coquille vases designed by Paul Kedelv and manufactured by Flygsfors Glassworks in Sweden. Marked, one vase signed Flygsfors Coquille. Tiny chip on the bigger vase, pictured....
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Large Pinja Crystal Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland, 1988
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Pinja Crystal Vase
Tapio Wirkkala
Iittala, Finland, 1988
Signed and Dated on the bottom
"Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) was a multitalented design genius, widely considered a l...
Category
1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Cut Glass
Scandinavian Modern Orrefors Graal Fish Vase by Edward Hald Sweden
By Edward Hald, Orrefors
Located in Vienna, AT
Stunning graal fish vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors a true form of art with multiples layers of glass.
Unbelievable craftsmanship and a true treasure. Art Glass at it's best.
This beautiful heavy vase of the Graal series was designed by Edward Hald for Orrefors Sweden. It features Clear and green glas decorated with underwater flora, seaweed and fish, overlayed with a thick clear glass layers.
This example is Signed and dated with engraved signature: Orrefors Sweden 1945 Graal 3230, Edvard Hald...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Modern Brown Stoneware Floor Vase by Arthur Andersson, Wallåkra
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A large and magnificent Scandinavian modern brown salt-glazed stoneware vase by Arthur Andersson with horizontal patterns of zig zags and striations relief decor. Inside glazed. Insi...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large, Brown Unique Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown, large vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 21.5 cm (8.6") tall, 23 cm (9.2") in diameter and it´s in excellent condition. This is a unique vase only made ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen "Baca" Budded Vase Brown, Danish Modern 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
This budded vase is one of the more rare to find vases from the Royal Copenhagen "Baca" series. It was designed by Nils Thorsson in the late 1960s or early 1970s and features an abst...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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
Materials
Ceramic
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
Swedish Glass Lily of the Valley Vase by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Sven Palmqvist (1906-1984) designed Swedish glass vase with engraved
Lily of the Valley flower motif. Incised signature and number on bottom,
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Scandinavian Modern vases for sale on 1stDibs.
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