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
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
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
Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze and hand-painted gold details.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
Good condition. Factory first. A dent in the f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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
White Surrea Vase by Wilhelm Kage, Swedish Modern, 1940s
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Uccle, BE
Mid-size white Surrea vase by Wilhelm Kage, Swedish Modernism, 1940s
The Surrea collection is embodied by white, Carrara glazed ceramics that feature offset forms. As the name of th...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
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
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
Blown Glass
Emti, Vase, Pewter, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pewter vase produced by Emti, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions: 6.5” H x 5” W x 5” D
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Pewter
Rare "Martha" Crown Princess of Norway Vase
Located in Skien, NO
RARE Vintage commemorative vase from the 1950s featuring a portrait of "Martha" - Crown Princess of Norway in the middle.
Märtha av Norge (1901-1954) was Crown Princess of Norway fr...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Faience
Swedish designer art déco bronze vase, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful patinated bronze vase by Swedish designer during the fist half of the 20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
A Unique, Large, Blue Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand 1960
Located in Stockholm, SE
A unique blue vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in 1960. The vase is 32.5 cm (13") high and in excellent condition, it has a lovely shape and a beautiful glaze. The v...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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 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
Danish Mid-Century Modern Holmegaard Pink Glass Vase
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century Modern bottle-shaped pink and white case glass vase with a long cylindrical neck and a wide, flat rim ("Gul" vase by OTTO BRAUER for HOLMEGAARD)
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Black Glass Vase - Edvin Ollers - Elme Glassworks, Sweden 1930s
By Edvin Ollers
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely black glass vase in molded glass designed in 1930s by Edvin Ollers and produced at Elme Glassworks in Sweden. The vase is 20,5 cm high and in excellent condition. It is not ...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Timo Sarpaneva / ART OBJECT “THUNDER BALL” 3596 / Iittala / 1957
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Timo Sarpaneva studied graphic design at the Central School of Arts and Crafts in Helsinki.
After graduating, he won second prize in the Riihimaen Lasi glass design competition in 19...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
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
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
Nils Kähler Baluster Shaped Vase with Matte Ash Grey Glaze, HAK, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish baluster shaped vase by Nils Kähler for the ceramic workshop Herman August Kähler (HAK). Made ca. 1940s.
The ceramic vase is glazed with matte ash grey glaze with black el...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
White Konstrakta Porcelain Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A porcelain vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the 20th midcentury, the vase is of model "Konstrakta". It´s 10 cm high and 9 x 8 cm and in excellent condition excep...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Organic Modern Danish Ikebana Minimalist Candle Holder Vase, 1980s
By Aage Würtz
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large round decorative chalk white matte glazed handmade Danish organic modern ikebana vase by ceramic artist Aage Würtz. Hand-crafted Japanese inspired item that functions for both ...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Midcentury Modern Glass Vessels by Nanny Still, Finland, 1950s, set of 11
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of eleven amazing glass vessels by Nanny Still. Clean design with beautiful proportions, the simplicity and diluted colors giving them a strong yet tranquil presence. Three of th...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
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
Arthur Percy, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
By Arthur Percy
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Arthur Percy and produced by Gefle, Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions: 5.375” H x 5” diameter
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage 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
Collection of 6 Ceramic Vases and One Platter Upsala Ekeby Nevada 1962
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful midcentury vases and platter produced by Upsala Ekeby Sweden designed by Ingrid Atterberg 1962. The relief pattern gives life and structure to the yellow / brown glaze.
...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Handmade Conical Brass Vase, Sweden 1949
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This exquisite handmade brass vase from Sweden, crafted in 1949, embodies the elegance and simplicity characteristic of Scandinavian modern design. The vase features a conical shape ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Brass
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
Scandinavian Modern Pewter Vase Made in Sweden 1938, by Unknown Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Scandinavian Modern decorative pewter vase made in Sweden 1938, by unknown artist. Brushed matte surface. Stamped Svenskt Tenn, L8, Handarbete. Horizontal ribbons with relief effec...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Pewter
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 Pewter - Vase 1931
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pewter vase made by GAB in 1931.
Contact us for any questions!
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Pewter
Group of 5 Brown Vases Ceramics, Rörstrand - Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of five dark brown / black vases with a stunning glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the 1950s and 1960s. The vases are between 11.5 - 2475 cm high and in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Large Blue Bubble Glass Vase attributed to Helena Tynell by Jachmann, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very good condition. Very huge and heavy. Very rare.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Baca Vase Blue White Ochre, Danish 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Ceramic vase from the Royal Copenhagen "Baca" series designed by Nils Thorsson in the late 1960s. This vase was manufactured in the period 1975 to 1979.
It features a geometric pa...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vicke Lindstrand, Vase, Blue Glazed Earthenware, Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue glazed earthenware vase designed by Vicke Lindstrand and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
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
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Factory second
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
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
Olle Alberius for Rörstrand. "Sarek" ceramic vase in a modernist design
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Olle Alberius for Rörstrand. "Sarek" ceramic vase in a modernist design with circles. Light blue and brown glaze. Hand-painted.
Mid-20th century.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Dimens...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Wilhelm Kåge 'Argenta' Vase for Gustavsberg, 1940s – Silver Inlaid Flower Design
Located in Göteborg, SE
Wilhelm Kåge Argenta vase for Gustavsberg, made in Sweden in the 1940s. This vintage ceramic vase features a deep green glaze and an elegant silver inlaid flower design. A fine examp...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Silver
Lovely Blue Ceramic Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg 1958
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely blue vase designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 16.5 cm high with a lovely harfur glase. It ´s marked as on picture and was made in 1958. It is...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Carlos R Pebaque vaas zweden 1993
Located in Delft, NL
Carlos R Pebaque vaas zweden 1993
Designer: Carlos R Pebaque
Producer: Carlos R Pebaque
Dimensions: 13 cm H x 15cm diameter
Period: 1960’s
Material: Glass
Condition: Mint
Origin: Sw...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Arthur Andersson Mid-Century Stoneware Vase by Wallakra, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Arthur Andersson for Wallakra, Sweden, 1950s
Great condition.
Impressed makers mark 'Wallåkra'.
Arthur Andersson was one of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Blue Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with blue glaze.
Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden. In production 1958-1962.
Good condition. Some spots in the glaze and some metal mar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Anna Lisa Thomson Upsala-Ekeby Vase Glazed Ceramic Sweden
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
An unusual early modernist almond green and white vase.
Designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson, for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940. Stamped.
Very good c...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Unique Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique stoneware vase with amazing and rare glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Incised signature "NYLUND" and makers mark "R" for Rörs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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
Three Vintage "Veckla" Vases Designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg
Located in Doraville, GA
Three "Veckla" vases designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. Stig Lindberg designed the series in 1950, the series was composed of 12 bowls and vases with ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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.
Dimensions: 7.625” H x 7.25” diameter
Diameter of opening: 3”
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Berndt Friberg, large vase, 46 cm high, Gustavsberg, 1950s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Large blue vase with hare fur glaze designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg studios in the 1950s. Impressive size and much larger than most Friberg vases. The vase has been restor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Danish Designer, Vase, Pewter, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pewter vase designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Pewter
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
Michael Andersen Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Green Ceramic Vases, 1940s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Tan France Auction Pick
Set of two Scandinavian ceramic vases designed by Danish artist Michael Andersen & Son, signature engraved on the bottom, 1940s
Dimension big vase: diameter...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Beautiful 1920s Ceramic Vase by Herman Kähler Denmark
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A baluster shaped vase with high glossy finish made in the 1920s by the famous Danish potterer Herman Kähler.
The glazes shows a beautiful surrounding leaf-shaped decoration and it ...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund 'Rubus' Stoneware Vase, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1965
Located in The Hague, NL
This stoneware vase was designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced in Sweden in the late 1960s.
Nylund designed many classics for the Swedish ceramic factory Rörstrand. One of the most ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
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
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
Green Ceramic Vase by Eva Jancke Bjork for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Scandinavian Modern ceramic vase with amazing glaze.
Designed by Eva Jancke-Björk for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.
Excellent condition.
Makers marks on base of vase.
Eva...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Vase by Aage Rasmus Selsbo, Selsbo Keramik, 1960s
By Selsbo Keramik, Aage Rasmus Selsbo
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Scandinavian modern Selsbo stoneware brown and eggshell glaze vase, signed by Aage Rasmus Selsbo.
This stoneware vase has a a conic shape, typical of scandinavian modern design and a...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Green Ceramic Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase with an amazing green / dark turquoise speckled glaze. This is one of the most popular glazes on Gunnar Nylunds ceramics. The vase is des...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Green Art Deco Chamotte Vase 'Hedgehog' by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand Sweden 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful green vase in chamotte stoneware. Art Deco / Swedish Grace.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund in 1936 for Rorstrand, Sweden.
Fair condition. The bottom rim has been polished (pi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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 only a few light scratches. Slightly askew with an inscription...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1969
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, 1969.
Great condition.
Incised signa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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.
Dimensions: 7.875” H x 4.75” diameter
Diameter of opening: 2.75”
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Graphic 1980s Blue, Lilac, White Glazed Vase, Denmark
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish modernist ceramic vase with matte blue glaze over lilac and white glaze in asymmetrical stripes accentuating the organically soft shape. Handmade in Denmark by KN Keramik in t...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Faience Baca Vase Designed by Johanne Gerber for Royal Copenhagen Danmark
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Royal Copenhagen Tenera Vase is designed by Johanne Gerber for Denmark's Royal Copenhagen Pottery in 1960s. Features a beautiful stylized fruit pattern.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Berndt Friberg, Large Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A large blue-glazed vase designed by Berndt Friberg and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Baca Flask Vase Black Yellow, Danish 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
One of the more rare to find vases from Royal Copenhagen "Baca" series. The decor is designed by Nils Thorsson in the 1960s and this vase was manufactured in the period from 1969 to ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
White Art Deco Chamotte Vase 'Hedgehog' by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand Sweden 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful white vase in chamotte stoneware. Art Deco / Swedish Grace.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund in 1936 for Rorstrand, Sweden.
Great condition. Some firing cracks (from production...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Pewter Jar by Harald Linder, Sweden, 1927
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful pewter jar by Harald Linder, with a biblical motif. On the sides, reliefs depict Eve, Adam, a tree and a snake. Lovely etched decor and a leaf ...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Pewter
Italian Designer, Vase, Murano Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pink Murano glass vase designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 9.5” H x 8.5” diameter
Diameter of opening: 2”
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
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