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
Mid-Century Collection of Five Rare Red Vases by Erik Hoglund, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Collection of five rare red 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 exc...
Category
1960s Swedish 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.
Good condition, with some light scratches. An inscription to the base.
Stamped 'BRO...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge in a cylinder form. Decorated with a mermaid swooning among flowers and air bubbles. Fish in different sizes on the other side. Lov...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with handle.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Great condition. Incised signature "G.N." and Rörstrands three crowns.
Gunnar Ny...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Edgar Böckman, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An incised beige-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Edgar Böckman, Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions: 3.625” H x 6.125” Diameter
Diameter of opening: 3”
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Börne Augustsson, Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic blue 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
Börne Augustsson, Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic 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
Scandinavian Modern White Porcelaine Face Vase by Ancher Iversen, aida, Denmark
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This sculptural vase, named "Pottelotte," vase no 3, is handcrafted in Denmark by designer Ancher Iversen. for the company aida (Ancher Iversen DAnmark). The white-glazed pottery fea...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Arne Bang, Vase, Stoneware, Denmark, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in High Point, NC
A grey-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1930s.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Eva Jancke-Björk– Stunning Matte Blue Ceramic Vase Bo Fajans - Midcentury Design
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful matte blue vase designed by Eva Jancke-Björk at Bo Fajans in Gefle between 1948-1951. The vase is 24,5 cm high and it is in excellent condition except from a tiny, tiny c...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Cut Crystal Vase, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A cut crystal torpedo shaped vase presumably from either Kosta Boda or Orrefors. It features diffrent techniques most prominent the mix of vertical ribbings and geometric patterns. I...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Eva Jancke-Björk, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-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
Large Dahl Jensen Crackle Glazed Vase. Copenhagen, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and elegant Dahl Jensen crackle glazed vase with hand painted flowers and gilded banding on rim and base.
Designed by Jens Peter Dahl Jensen. Made in Copenhagen, Denmark, 193...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Vintage Chocolate Brown Pitcher Vase, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Modernist ceramic pitcher vase with distinct angular, pointed handle. Thick shiny chocolate brown glaze on the outside, lighter brown glaze on the inside. Signed under base.
Beautif...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Nanny Still for Riihimäen Lasi, Vase in Pink and Clear Art Glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nanny Still (1926-2009) for Riihimäen Lasi. Rare vase in pink and clear mouth-blown art glass.
Finnish design, 1960s.
Measures: 11.5 x 9.3 cm.
In excellent condition.
Signed.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
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 contemplative mermaid. Lovely attention to detail.
“Argenta” was introduced at the S...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Midcentury Collection of Eight Blue Vases by Erik Hoglund, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Collection of eight blue 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 excellen...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Vase in Brass - Skultuna, Sweden - Pierre Forsell 1983
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase in brass designed at AB Svenska Metallverken. The vase is 23 cm high and in excellent condition except from engraving at the base and some scratches.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Brass
Large Würtz Rustic Anthracite Stoneware Vase, 1970s
By Aage Würtz
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Striking and voluminous Danish organic modern stoneware vase with beautiful anthracite glaze. Multiple rustic handmade holes around the neck of the vase.
Signed by the designer under...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Vase. Thorkild Olsen, Denmark, 1955.
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 in Denmark, 1955.
Great conditio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Ewald Dahlskog, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Ewald Dahlskog and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions: 7.5” H x 7” Diameter
Diameter of opening: 2.5”
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
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.
Great condition.
Stamped 'Gustavsberg / CARRARA'.
Wilhelm ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
1960s Light Blue Scandinavian Modern Art Glass Bud Vase
By Kosta Boda
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Light blue Scandinavian Modern Art Glass bud vase.
Unmarked
Measures: 6.75 tall x 3.5 diameter
Preowned vintage condition.
See images prov...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Ulrica Vallien for Kosta Boda Artist Collection Flared Rim Glass Vase
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Colorful Scandinavian Modern vase with flared rim features speckled fused glass decor in light pink color with underlying color block accents in cobalt blue and pastel green on the ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Lovely Blue Ceramic Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A deep blue vase designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 10 cm (4") high and about 6 cm (2.4") in diameter. It has a beautiful blue glaze, it is marked as...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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
Lovely Green and Black Art Deco Vase by Ilse Claesson, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase designed by Ilse Claesson in the 1930s at Rörstrand, Sweden. It is 22 cm high and in very good condition except from some craquelure in the glaze because of the age.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
White Art Deco Stoneware Floor Vase by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A grand white vase in chamotte stoneware. Art Deco / Swedish Grace.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition. It has some dark firing spots at the bas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Six Sapphire Blue Per Lütken Designed Drop Vases From Holmegaard
Located in Doraville, GA
Six Holmegaard sapphire blue, hand blown, Dråben "The Drop", vases designed by Per Lütken. The secret to the shape, as with many of Per Lütken's Holmegaard designs, is the process of using steam from a wet wooden pin, inserted in the gather of glass to blow the bubble. "The Drop" design was produced by the Danish company until 1973.
Per Lütken (1916–1998) was a Danish glassware...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Stoneware Floor Vase by Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking earthenware floor vase by Ingrid Atterberg, partially glazed white in the embossed graphic pattern of stripes.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Just Andersen, Small Vase, Disko Metal, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A small disko metal vase, designed and produced by Just Andersen, Denmark, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
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', model number '312' an...
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.
Dimensions: 4.75” H x 4.75” W x 5.5” D
Diameter of Opening: .75”
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg in a tall, curved form. Beautiful sky blue nuances of hare’s fur glaze.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his stoneware vases an...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Clematis Patternd 1920s Danish 20 cm Matte Glazed Ceramic Vase by Herman Kähler
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the 1920s Danish 20 cm high ceramic vase by Herman Kähler.
It comes with a baluster shaped body. It has a matte surface with parts of glossiness. A beautiful cow horn glazed...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition. Stamped 'Rörstrand' in gold.
Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) wa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful earthenware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, during the 1940s.
Good size with seascape motive. Off white glaze with a hint of yellow.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
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. Two inscriptions to the base.
Sta...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Stunning Green Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase with a stunning green glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand of model Granola, the vase is 14 cm (5.6") high and 9 cm (3.6") in diameter. It is in excellent condition an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Squared & Fluted Brass Vase By Gunnar Ander for Ystad-Metall
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This mid-century vase, designed by Gunnar Ander for Ystad-Metall, exemplifies Scandinavian Modern design from the 1960s. Made of brass, the vase features a distinctive squared and conical shape, resting on a circular base. The design is enhanced by three vertical flutes on each side, adding subtle detail to its clean lines.
Handcrafted in Ystad, Sweden, it bears the engraved markings "Ystad-Metall" and "MADE IN SWEDEN" on the underside, confirming its authenticity. This vase is a fine representation of the craftsmanship and aesthetic principles of its time.
ABOUT GUNNAR ANDER
Gunnar Ander (1908–1976) was a Swedish designer known for his artistic talent and significant contributions to Scandinavian design. Born in Lidköping, Ander showed early promise, illustrating for a local newspaper as a teenager before studying at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Stockholm.
In the late 1940s or early 1950s, he joined Ystad-Metall, where he created some of the company’s most iconic designs, particularly his brass candle holders, which remain highly sought after today. Ander also worked for Lindshammar Glassworks and was a key designer at Scandia Present...
Category
1960s 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
Kosta Boda tray in art glass
By Kosta Boda
Located in Esbjerg, DK
tray in art glass.
Made by Kosta Boda.
Signed.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Eva Jancke-Björk, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and beige-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
Unique Green Stoneware Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, 1961
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely Green, unique vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 21 cm high and was made in 1961.It is in excellent condition except from some minor scratches on...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bertil Vallien for Rörstrand Rainbow Porcelain Cylinder Vase, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Cylinder shaped shiny white porcelain vase from the Rainbow series designed by Bertil Vallien for Rörstrand in the 1980s. Swirling pastel lines on two sides in mint, rose, red, light...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
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
Blue Stoneware Vase from Nordlys Series by Maria Philippi for Søholm, 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This is a vase with beautiful blue glaze from the series Nordlys (Northern Light in danish) designed by Maria Philippi for Søholm Ceramics. The name Northern Light comes from the gla...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Bengt Orup Johansfors, Art Glass Vase, Designed in the 1950s-1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bengt Orup, Johansfors. Art glass vase.
Designed in the 1950s-1960s.
Measures: Height 25 cm., diameter 7 cm.
In perfect condition.
Signed.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
A pair of large bronze vases by GAB
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of large Swedish Grace bronze vases, probably designed by Jacob Ängman. Produced by GAB, Sweden , Circa 1930th.
Brown-green patinated bronze, bulbous shape with handles and ho...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Nittsjö, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions: 7” H x 4” diameter
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Brown Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown ceramic vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 23 cm (9.2") high and 13 cm (5.2") in diameter. It´s in excellent condition except from a minor glazing probl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware "Argenta" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Stoneware Argenta vase by Wilhelm Kåge with silver decor of fish chasing each other across the body. Lovely attention to every detail, scales and bubbles. Green stoneware with beauti...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Silver
Bronze Art Deco Vase by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze vase with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s.
Great condition.
Stamped 'BRONS', model number and signature 'Sune Bäcks...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
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
Danish Modern Sorgenfri Floral Decor White Striped Ceramic Vase, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish midcentury ceramic vase with floral relief ornaments on front and back on the unglazed brick red body. Shiny white broad lined glaze on sides and top. A Scandinavian piece wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery, Clay
Scandinavian Modern Stonewear Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1950's
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern stonewear vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1950's.
Signed with makers mark.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent wi...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Arne Bang, Vase, Stoneware, Denmark, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1930s.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Blue Stoneware Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Rubus
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful vase in the Rubus-serie designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 17.5 cm high and in mint condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Brown Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A ceramic vase with a brown glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 24 cm (9.6") high and 10 cm (4") in diameter and in very good condition. It is marked as 2nd quality.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the top names when it comes to midcentury Scandinavian ceramics...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1956
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, 1956.
Great condition. Slightly obliq...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Creme White Porcelain Vase - Pia Rönndahl Rörstrand - Scandinavian Modern
By Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely creme white 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 on pho...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
GAB, Vase, Bronze, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A bronze vase designed and produced by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unique stoneware vase by Stig Lindberg, in a cylinder form with narrowing middle. Beautiful blue glaze over a graphic pattern.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage "Antikva" Bud Vase by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage "Antikva" bud vase by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda, circa 1970s. The vase is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 3.5"D x 6.5"H and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Kähler Ceramic Vase C. 1930
Located in Kastrup, DK
Kähler ceramic vase.
Polychrome matt glaze with leaf work on a yellow base.
Signed: HÄK (Herman A. Kähler).
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
A bronze vase by Ystad-Bronse
By Ystad-Metall
Located in Long Island City, NY
A patinated bronze vase by Ystad-bronse.
Sweden, Circa 1950th.
Engraving on one side.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
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
Ceramic Vase Lovely Glaze Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A ceramic vase with a lovely glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 26 cm (10.4") high. It´s in excellent condition, it is marked as 2nd quality but I cannot see wh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Kaj Franck Blown Glass Rooster Bottle for Nuutajärvi 1963
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful mould-blown glass decanter by the renowned designer Kaj Franck. This object has a distinctive cock stopper on the top, but can be used with or without. This particular series of decanters by Kaj Franck was manufactured for a limited time only, from 1955-1968. This beautiful and rare piece is signed Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi notsjö -63, and is really something exceptional to own or collect.
Kaj Franck (1911-1989) was the artistic director of the Arabia ceramics company. He was one of the leading figures of Finnish design and an influential figure in design and applied arts between 1940-1980. His leading role and influence on Finnish design is celebrated with one of the most prestigious awards named after him (The Kaj Franck Award) .
We have a few more items by Kaj Franck on our selection on 1stdibs. The Kremlin bells...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Largest Size Sattelite Vase by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
The largest size Sattelite vase by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda. A large flask shape vase with a stretched neck. The sides were rolled in powdered glass and then a piece of meta...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
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.