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
Danish Blue Glass Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, circa 1950
By Per Lütken
Located in Brussels, BE
Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard , circa 1950, Denmark.
"Labrador" model, aqua blue glass designed in 1958.
Etched in the bottom Holmegaard, D, number 16912.
Dimensions: 13 cm ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Midcentury Green Speckled Vintage Ceramic Vase
Located in Stockholm, SE
Midcentury Swedish vase from Rörstrand, designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane. The vase is in very good condition except from some minor white marks in the glaze from the production why it...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Gray Vase "Collier", Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s - Mid century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase of model "Collier" designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 14 cm (5,6") high and about 13 cm (5,2") in diameter. It´s in mint condition.
Gunnar Nylund was...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Edvin Öhrström, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue blown-glass vase designed by Edvin Öhrström and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Vintage Shooting Star Crystal Vase from Kosta
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Heavy Swedish crystal vase that resembles a shooting star. Designed in-house at Kosta in Sweden during the 1970s. The sticker from Kosta in no lon...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Gunnar Nylund Vase Model AUF Produced by Rörstrand
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceramic vase model AUF designed by Gunnar Nylund. Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Dark Yellow Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A dark yellow 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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
"Surrea" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful “Surrea” vase by Wilhelm Kåge, with a striking, skewed form. Glazed with white carrara glaze. Very cool shadow effect.
The “Surrea” stoneware series was first introduced i...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Bobergs Fajansfabrik/Gefle, Sweden. Large ceramic vase, narrow-necked.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bobergs Fajansfabrik/Gefle, Sweden.
Large ceramic vase, narrow-necked. Glazed in yellow shades.
In perfect condition.
Approximately 1960.
Marked.
Dimensions: H 28.0 cm x D 12.0 cm.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish modern Stig Lindberg Grazia model 215 white stoneware and silver vase
Located in Uccle, BE
Grazia 215 vase by Stig Lindberg for Gustavberg studio.
The vase has a white matte glaze with intricate raised silver painted motifs depicting a half nude woman holding grapes, sur...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Silver
Gerda Strömberg, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass vase attributed to Gerda Strömberg for Eda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1929.
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Noomi Backhausen, Vase, Stoneware, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and black-glazed stoneware vase with relief decoration, designed by Noomi Backhausen and produced by Søholm, Bornholm, Denmark, 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Nils Landberg Vase Produced by Orrefors in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and large glass vase designed by Nils Landberg. Produced by Orrefors in Sweden. Signed ‘Orrefors expo -63 Landberg’.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
GUNNAR NYLUND. A stoneware floor vase, Rörstrand
Located in Long Island City, NY
GUNNAR NYLUND. A stoneware floor vase, Rörstrand, Circa 1950th. Baluster-shaped in brown-beige glaze with squares in relief.
Signed. Minor ships and scratches.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
White Speckled Vase Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand - Beautiful Glaze Midcentury Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely white speckled vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 21 cm (8.4") high. It´s in excellent condition except from some minor marks and scratches and marked as 1st ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Ewald Dahlskog, Large Turquoise Art Deco Floor Vase, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large turquoise floor vase designed by Ewald Dahlskog at Bo Fajans in Gefle in the 1930s. The vase is 52 cm high.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Ceramic Vase, Upsala Ekeby Vicke Lindstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful blue ceramic vase produced in between 1950-52 by Vicke Lindstrand at Upsala Ekeby. It is 18 cm (7,2") tall and about 12 cm (4.8") in diameter and in excellent condition....
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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 9.5 cm (3.8") high and about 7.5 cm (3") in diameter. It has a beautiful blue glaze, it is marked...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Yellow Vase Faience, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsbergs Studio - Mid-20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsbergs Studio in Stockholm, it is 13.5 cm (5.4") high and 10 cm (4"). It´s in mint condition. This vase is painted by the faience...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Faience
Glass Vase Transparent Glass Decor of Horses, Round Globe, Glimma Sweden
By Edvin Ollers
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning round globe vase in glass designed by Edvin Ollers at Glimma Glass works in the 1950s. It is 18 cm in diameter and about 18 cm high. The vase is...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Deep Green Vase Argenta / Surrea Wilhelm Kåge Gustavsberg Green, Silver Decor
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase of model Argenta designed by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg, this vase is 19 cm (7.6") high. It´s in excellent condition and marked as on photo. The decor is made in silver.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden. Ceramic vase in a modernist style.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mari Simmulson (1911-2000) for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden.
Ceramic vase in a modernist style. Glaze in orange and brown tones.
Designed in 1968.
Model 8052M.
Marked.
In good condition, sm...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Vase 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
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
Börne Augustsson, Vase, 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
Glass
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Baca Vase Abstract Decor Danish Ceramic 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
This is one of the more rare to find vases from the Royal Copenhagen "Baca " series by Nils Thorsson. This vase was designed in the 1960s and manufactured in the period 1969-1974.
The vase features an abstract decor...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Arne Bang, Vase, Grey and Green Glazed Stoneware, Denmark, 1940s
By Arne Bang
Located in High Point, NC
A grey and green glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1940s.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Vase in Stoneware, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsbergs Studio
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsbergs Studio in Stockholm, it is 11 cm (4,4") in diameter and 9,5 cm (3,8") high. It has a black/purple color and It has a smaller mark in ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
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.
...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Iconic Alvar Aalto Large Vase Model 3031 in Clear Blown Glass, Iittala 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Iittala
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto entered and won a competition held at the Karhula-Iittala glass factory that was organized for the 1937 Paris World Fair. The year was 1936 and Aalto´s entry was called `...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Set of 2 Early Lyngby Porcelain Vases with Gold Decoration, 1936-1940, Denmark
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of two Lyngby Porcelain vases with fluted body and gold detailing.
From the early production 1936-1940.
1st. assortment.
Good condition, with only some slight wear of the gol...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Pollo Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Porcelin Pollo Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Line.
Category
1970s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Unique Grey Stoneware Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, 1961
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 17.5 cm in diameter, 13.5cm high and it´s in mint condition. This is a unique pot only made in one copy as you can see of th...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Green Danish Diablo Glass Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Green hand-blown Diablo shaped Glass Vase designed in 1956 by Per Lütken. Manufactured at Holmegaard in Denmark between 1956-65. Its very rare. Measurements: Height: 35 cm, Diameter:...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Arne Bang, Vase, Grey Glazed Stoneware, Denmark, 1940s
By Arne Bang
Located in High Point, NC
A grey glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1940s.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
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
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white glazed earthenware 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 by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Danish Modern Lilac Sand Handmade Ceramic Vase, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Cylinder shaped Danish modern handmade stoneware vase. Sand colored glaze with lilac and purple running glaze around belly and top. Signed under base. Beautiful vintage condition.
De...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Erik Höglund / PEOPLE BOTTLE(GREY CARBORUNDUM) H887 / Boda Glasbruk / 1950s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Launched in 1956, this series uses tiny granules of carborundum (silicon carbide) instead of the potato or sawdust that had previously been used to create bubbles.
Carborundum is a ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Scandinavian Stoneware Vase with Blue Glaze from Lauritz Hjorth, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Among the most desirable pieces from L. Hjorth Ceramic in Denmark comes pieces by the Swedish Ceramist Eva Sjögren who worked with Hjorth for a period o...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
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
Ewald Dahlskog, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
By Arthur Percy
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Ewald Dahlskog and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions: 6.25” H x 5.25” diameter
Diameter of opening: 1.875”
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Art Deco Vase by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s.
Great condition.
Stamped 'BRONS', model number '9130' and signature 'Sune Bäckstr...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
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
Eva Jancke Björk, Vase, Earthenware, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A black and off white-glazed earthenware vase designed by Eva Jancke Björk and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Tapio Wirkkala Glass Vase Model Kantarelli, Produced by Iittala in Finland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Kantarelli glass vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala. Produced by Iittala in Finland.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Green Crystal Glass Apple by Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors, Sweden, 1957
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning crystal glass apple by Ingeborg Lundin, tinted crispy green. The apple is an iconic piece, composed in 1955 and was first presented at H55 where it caused a sensation. The design is the epitome of Lundin’s pure, gracious style.
About Ingeborg Lundin:
Ingeborg Lundin was a Swedish glass artist, whose 1950s and 60s designs are among the most influential of that era. Lundin got her education at Konstfack in Stockholm and started working at Orrefors directly after her graduation in 1947. She stayed at Orrefors until 1971, redefining the art of glass design with her pure, gracious, sometimes ethereal creations. Ingeborg Lundin received the Lunning prize in 1954 and a gold medal at the Milano Triennale in 1957.
Literature: Svenskt glas...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
Located in Malmö, SE
Original Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" porcelain Vase for Rosenthal.
Early and rare production, made between 1979 and 1980.
Excellent condition. Marked 'Rosenthal' 'Studio Linie' and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
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
Wilhelm Kåge, stoneware bowl model Våga / Wave, Gustavsberg. Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Decorative stoneware bowl, model Våga / Wave, designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Scandinavian Modern 1950s.
This bowl is a part of a series with different sizes and shapes,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A beige, white and orange-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Nils Thorsson for Aluminia Baca Flask Vase Abstract Decor, Danish Ceramic, 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
This is one of the more rare to find vases from the "Baca " series by Nils Thorsson. This vase is from the early production with the Aluminia hallmark and it was manufactured in 1966. In 1969 Aluminia bought Royal Copenhagen and continued with the Royal Copenhagen brandname.
The vase features an abstract decor...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Nittsjö, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Large Vase by Gunnar Nylund
Located in Long Island City, NY
GUNNAR NYLUND. A floor vase, Rörstrand 1950’s, stoneware, harp fur glaze in brown shades. Signed.
H 17.3″.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Black and Olive Glazed Ceramic Vase Nittsjö Keramik, 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This exquisite mid-century modern black and olive glazed ceramic vase from the 1960s is a fine example of Nittsjö Keramik craftsmanship, originating from the picturesque county of Da...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen 1966
Located in Valby, 84
Rare Nils Thorsson miniature vase in a beautiful ox blood glaze made at the Royal Copenhagen workshop In 1966.
The vase is in perfect original condition with very light signs of use ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Small Baca Vase Blue White Ochre Danish 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Small ceramic vase from the Royal Copenhagen "Baca" series designed by Nils Thorsson in the late 1960s. This vase was manufactured in the period 1969 to 1974.
It features a geomet...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1962
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.
Excellent condition. Incised signa...
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 a few light scratches.
Stamped 'BRONS' and makers mark.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Yellow Stoneware Vase by Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s.
Excellent condition.
Incised signature "MW" and "R" för Rörstrand.
Marianne W...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Ewald Dahlskog, Art Deco Globose Vase, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A globose vase designed by Ewald Dahlskog at Bo Fajans in Gefle in the 1930s. This vases was first presented at the Stockholm exhibition in 1930, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Six Clear Olle Alberius Designed Vases From Orrefors
Located in Doraville, GA
DESCRIPTION
Six Orrefors clear glass, hand blown, Flora vases designed by Olle Alberius in the 1970’s. The vases have a unique flower frog molded into the base.
Born in 1926 in Sweden, glass designer and ceramicist Olle Alberius trained in ceramics at the Stockholm College of Art, Crafts and Design from 1952–56. Over the course of his career, he worked in ceramic design at Syco and Rörstrand (1963–71), and, beginning in 1971, designed pieces for renowned Swedish glassware...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Group of 5 Miniature Vases, Bertil Lundgren, Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of five vases with shiny glaze in different colors designed by Bertil Lundgren at Rörstrand. They are between 3.5 - 7 cm (1.4"-2.8") high. They are all in excellent condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Otto Bauer for Holmegaard XXL Large Gulvase Vessels
By Otto Bauer, Holmegaard
Located in New York, NY
Pair of impressively scaled Scandinavian Modern XXL olive green vessels designed by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Green Vase with Handle, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s, Mid Century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely green vase with handle designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 25 cm high and it has a lovely glaze, it´s in excellent condition and marked as 1st quality.
Gunnar Ny...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Sommerso Glass Vase, from Scandinavia 1950, Signed Nils Landberg Orrefors
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This vase Sommerso, is in thick art glass.
It is from Scandinavian, circa 1560.
It is signed Nils Landberg , with a blue grey color.
Orrefors, 1950
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern Vase "Diamond" by Asta Strömberg for Strömbergshyttan, 1960s
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern vase "Diamond" by Asta Strömberg for Strömbergshyttan, 1960s. Labeled and engraved on the bottom.
Good vintage condition, tiny dent most probably from the product...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Group of 4 Green Speckled Vases Ceramics, Rörstrand - Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of four green vases with a stunning glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund and Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the 1950s. The vases are between 19 - 24,5 cm high and in excelle...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Blue Baca Vase Abstract, Danish Ceramic 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 an abstract pa...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Two Danish Organic Modern Ceramic Vases, Würtz, 1980s
By Aage Würtz
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of two Danish modernist vases with soft, organic shapes and muted colors designed by acclaimed ceramic artist Aage Würtz in the 1980s. The father-son duo KH Würtz is one of Denma...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Ceramic vase in a modernist style.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand.
Ceramic vase in a modernist style. Brown-toned glaze with white lines at the top.
From the 1960s.
Marked.
In excellent condition.
Second factory qu...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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
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