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
Period: 1930s
Knut Momqvist, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed and hand-painted earthenware vase designed by Knut Momqvist and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Upsala Ekeby Attribution, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow glazed and incised earthenware vase attributed to Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic
Danish Designer, Vase, Bronze, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A bronze vase with handles, designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed and incised earthenware vase, designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
An incised green-glazed earthenware vase, designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A fluted beige and green-glazed vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Erik Mornils, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase designed by Erik Mornils and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Töreboda Keramik, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and orange-glazed earthenware vase, designed and produced by Töreboda Keramik, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and orange-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Just Andersen, Small Vase, Bronze, Denmark 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A small bronze vase designed and produced by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
An incised green and off-white-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed stoneware vase, designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Nittsjö, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase with relief decoration, designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Jerk Werkmäster, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An incised yellow-glazed earthenware vase designed by Jerk Werkmäster and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase, designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A fluted green-glazed earthenware vase, designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A fluted green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
An incised beige and orange-glazed earthenware vase, designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Nittsjö, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, c. 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A white-glazed earthenware vase, designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Gunnar Nylund white 1936 vase Rorstrand Sweden
Located in Forest, BE
This is a vase by Swedish master ceramicist Gunnar Nylund. Made in 1936.
The vase is 16 cm x 13 cm diameter. We have a rare lamp in mother of pearl color with new linen shade and sil...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Clay
Scandinavian Modern Vase in Pewter, by Just Andersen, Denmark, ca 1930s
Located in Örebro, SE
A small pewter vase by Just Andersen, Denmark.
Signed with makers mark.
Good vintage condition, wear consistent with age and use. Patina, marks and scratches.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Pewter
Erik Mornils, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase, designed by Erik Mornils and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Upsala Ekeby, Small Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A small orange and beige-glazed earthenware vase, designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Arne Bang, Vase, Stoneware, Denmark, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware vase, designed and produced by Arne Bang, Denmark, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Nittsjö, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and black-glazed earthenware vase, designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green and beige-glazed earthenware vase, designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green and beige-glazed earthenware vase, designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Nittsjö, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed earthenware vase with relief-ornamentation, designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A grey-glazed fluted stoneware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A black and orange-glazed and incised earthenware vase, designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A white-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Erik Mornils, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase designed by Erik Mornils and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and orange-glazed earthenware vase, designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Erik Mornils, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A black and green-glazed earthenware vase, designed by Erik Mornils and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Swedish Designer, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An orange and beige-glazed earthenware vase, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A light blue and orange-glazed earthenware vase, designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Rörstrand, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1930s
By Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A green and grey-glazed stoneware vase, designed and produced by Rörstrand, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green, black and orange-glazed earthenware vase, designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A celadon green-glazed and fluted earthenware vase, designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Erik Mornils, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A black and brown-glazed earthenware vase, designed by Erik Mornils and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Bo Fajans, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Bo Fajans
Located in High Point, NC
A brown yellow-glazed earthenware vase, designed and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Anna-Lisa Thomson, Vase, Earthenware, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thompson, and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Scandinavian Modern Patinated Metal Vase from Stjärnmetall ca 1930's
Located in Örebro, SE
Rare vase from Stjärnmetall, Sweden, ca 1930s in patinated metal.
Signed with makers mark.
Condition: wear consistent with age and use. Patina, marks and scratches.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
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
Vintage Stoneware Vase by Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Small stoneware vase by Ewald Dahlskog, in a globe form with embossed stripes. Glazed green with black streaks. This signature design by Dahlskog was first introduced at the Stockholm Exhibition...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Axel Salto Budded Stoneware Vase Celadon Glazing "Ipsens", Denmark, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and iconic budded vase by Danish master of stoneware Axel Salto in terra-cotta and celadon green glaze. Made at the terracotta manufacturer "P.Ibsens Enke" in the 1930s. Signed ...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Celadon, Terracotta
Bronze Vase by GAB
By GAB
Located in Long Island City, NY
Patinated bronze vase by GAB. Sweden, Circa 1930th-40th.
Marked by manufacturer.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Large Bronze Vase by Just Andersen
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large bronze vase by Just Andersen, Denmark, circa 1930th.
Patinated bronze, marked with Just Andersen logo and model number B 2055.
Minor scratches.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Evan Jensen Bronze Vase, Denmark, 1930s
By Evan Jensen
Located in Valby, 84
Evan Jensen bronze art deco vase made by Danish artist Evan Jensen in the 1930s.
The vase is in a beautiful original condition and is signed Evan Jensen København Bronze and has model number 155A.
The vase is a beautiful decorative element to any interior and the structure of the vase is fantastic with lots of details which will give you endless hours of enjoyment looking at.
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Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian Modern Floor Vase, Sweden, circa 1930-1940s
Located in Örebro, SE
Very rare and possibly unique scandinavian modern floor vase, circa 1930-1940s.
Decorative piece with leaves, flowers and birds. In the style of Hans Bergström and Otto Schultz.
U...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Zinc, Metal
Swedish Modern Vase from Birka Metall, circa 1930s-40s
Located in Örebro, SE
Swedish Modern vase in metal from Birka Metall, ca 1930-1940s.
Signed with makers mark.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and ...
Category
1930s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
Swedish Grace Bronze Vase, Ystad Brons, 1930s
By Ystad-Metall
Located in Bromma, Stockholms län
Elegant patinated bronze vase from Ystad Metall. Wide mouth, tapering towards the base that is adorned with beautiful flowers. Marked "Ystad Brons" underne...
Category
1930s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Just Andersen, Small Vase, Pewter, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A 1930s vase by Just Andersen, Denmark. Base marked "Just A Denmark" and model number. Pewter.
Other designers of the period include Kaare Klint, Hans-Agne Jacobson, Paavo Tynell,...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Pewter
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
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
Svend Hammershøi, Vase, White Glazed Stoneware, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A white glazed stoneware vase designed by Svend Hammershøi and produced by Kähler, Denmark, 1930s.
Category
1930s 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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