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
Large Holmegaard White Blue Art Glass Vase, 1980s
By Holmegaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handcrafted mouthblown large round 80s modernist art glass vase by Holmegaard. Dramatic, organic sea blue wavy shapes on milky white base. Excellent, seemingly unused condition.
Den...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Drip Shaped Yellow Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A ceramic vase with yellow / lightyellow (beige) glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 13 cm (5.2") high and 7.5 cm (3") in diameter and in very good condit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Pewter Vase by GAB, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking tall pewter vase crafted by GAB (Guldsmedsaktiebolaget) in Sweden during the 1960s. This sculptural piece features a graceful, elongated teardrop form with a narrow neck and...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Pewter
White Midcentury Vase, Carrara 1132, Wilhelm Kåge Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A white midcentury vase of model Carrara 1132 designed by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg. The vase has two minor marks in the glaze from the production, except from those it is in very ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Blue-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A blue, glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Joseph Simon, Vase, Stoneware, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A stoneware vase designed by Joseph Simon and produced by Söholm, Denmark, 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Arthur Percy, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
By Gefle, Arthur Percy
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Arthur Percy and produced by Gefle, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Johansfors Glasbruk, Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-colored blown glass vase produced by Johansfors Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning, oversized stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg in an elegant form with beautiful dark blue hare’s fur glaze. Rare size.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for h...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed fluted vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Karin Björquist, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue and grey-glazed ceramic vase designed by Karin Björquist and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Nittsjö, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A white-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Stoneware "Gnurgla" Vase by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking stoneware vase by Stig Lindberg, model called “Gnurgla”. Unique, in a whimsical, drop form. Glazed glossy, dark purple.
Category
1950s Swedish 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.
Excellent condition.
Stamped 'BRONS' and makers mark.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
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.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Sven Palmqvist, Grey Glass Vase for Orrefors, 1950s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Smoke grey glass vase designed by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors in 1950s. Surface with some light scratches and ware. Only visible in certain lights. Ot...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely small stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in an ample, compact form with a funnel shaped neck. Decorated with soft blue hare’s fur glaze.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicis...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Erik Mornils Vase - Nittsjö, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful vase made by Erik Mornils for Nittsjö, Sweden.
Contact us for any questions!
Category
1930s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
White Stoneware Vase by Kurt Ekholm. Arabia, Finland, 1940s. Crackle Glaze.
Located in Malmö, SE
A rare and beautiful hand made stoneware vase with amazing crackle glaze.
Designed by Kurt Ekholm at Arabia, Finland, 1940s.
Excellent condition.
Stamped with makers mark: 'ARABIA'...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen BACA Oval Faience Vase Danish Ceramic 1975-79
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
BACA oval faience vase by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen model no. 870/3740.
The glaze is grey, and shades of blue and brown.
According to the stamp...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, with only a few light scratches.
Stamped 'BRONS' and makers mark.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Chamotte Vase with Arrows by Valeria G. Törnberg for Elbogen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual and unique cylindrical vase in chamotte clay. Partially unglazed exterior decorated with black arrow and see-through horizontal piercings. Th...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
'Paprika' Ceramic Vases (3) by Anna-Lisa Thomson - Upsala Ekeby, Sweden
Located in Utrecht, NL
Impressive and rare set of 3 vintage ceramic 'Paprika' (peppers) vases by Swedish designer Anna-Lisa Thomson (1905-1952).
Dark brown ceramic vases, worked with Sgraffito technique ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Large Bronze Art Deco Vase by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s.
Great condition.
Stamped 'BRONS', model number '9017' and signature 'Su...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Group of 6 Brown Vases Ceramics, Rörstrand - Gunnar Nylund & Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of two vases designed by Gunnar Nylund and four vases by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the 1950s and 1960s. The vases are between 6.5 - 25.5 cm high and in excellent c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
White Ceramic Vase with handles - Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful white ceramic vase with handles deigned at Upsala Ekeby probably by Anna-Lisa Thomson. It is 10 cm (4") tall and about 12,5 cm (5") in diameter and in excellent conditio...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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
Wilhelm Kåge, ceramic vase "Våga" Gustavsberg, Swedish / Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceramic vase, top with beautiful wavey shape model "Våga" by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden 1950s.
Mark: Gustavsberg, Sweden.
In good condition, smaller signs of wear and a...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Black Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A black vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 10.5 cm (4.2") high and in excellent condition. The vase is marked as 2nd quality.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is one...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Large Creme Floor Vase - Höganäs Andersson & Johansson - Erik Ivarsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large creme-colored floor vase designed by Erik Ivarsson at Andersson & Johansson in Höganäs, Sweden. The vase is 47 cm high and in excellent condition except from a minor un-glaze...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Set of three Porsgrund Norway Saga Porcelain Vases by Eyestein Sandnes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of three Porsgrund Norway Saga Porcelain Vases by Eyestein Sandnes.
dimensions:
3.5r x 3.25h
5r x 4.5h
4.25r x 6h
Beautiful deep blue color. mar...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vase Porcelain "Sevilla" - Blue & White - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase in the serie "Sevilla" designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 14 cm (5,6") tall and in excellent condition.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the top n...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Black Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A black vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 13.5 cm (5.4") high and in excellent condition. The vase is marked as 2nd quality.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is one...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson. Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A unique and beautiful vase with amazing green glaze.
Designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Excellent condition.
Impressed 'EKEBY'.
Anna-Lisa Thomson (190...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Group of 7 Brown Ceramic Vases, Rörstrand - Gunnar Nylund & Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of seven vases and bowls by Carl-Harry Stålhane, two bowls at Rörstrand and one vase by Gunnar Nylund in the 1950s and 1960s. The vases are between 6.5 - 25.5 cm high and in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Brown Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s, Mid Century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely brown vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 14 cm high and it has a lovely brown har fur glaze, it´s in mint condition and marked as 1:st quality.
Gunnar Nyl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Fåglavik, Sweden. Two art glass vases. Modernist design with a geometric relief.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Fåglavik, Sweden.
Two art glass vases. Modernist design with a geometric, bubble relief.
Approximately from the 1970s.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: W 11.0 cm x D 7.0 cm x H 14.0 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Vase. Thorkild Olsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed vase with gilded banding on the base.
Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYAL COPENHAGEN. Made in Denmark, 1950s.
Great condition. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Blue Ceramic Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A blue vase with a lovely glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 24,5 cm (9.8) high. It´s in excellent condition except from some minor marks in the glaze and marked as 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Vase in Bronze, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Heavy cylindrical Scandinavian vase in solid bronze. Horizontal ribbings/tiers towards its base and two center stripes - incised/engine-turned. Unknown Scandinavian maker/designer in...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
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
Green Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1958
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing green hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1958.
Great condition.
Incised...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Midcentury Kosta, Sweden Stripped Modern Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand, 1956
Located in Miami, FL
Striped Mid-Century Modern engraved mouth blown clear glass vase by Vicke Lindstrand, 1904-1983 Sweden, for Kosta in 1956.
In a cylindrical shape with augmented middle and a slanted...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Christer Heijl, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Christer Heijl and produced by Töreboda Keramik, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
White Ceramic Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson. Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful vase with amazing relief pattern.
Designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Excellent condition.
Impressed 'EKEBY'.
Anna-Lisa Thomson (1905-1952) ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Large Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1960
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and beautiful stoneware vase with amazing hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960.
Great condition, but ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
White 'Surrea' Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 'Surrea' stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze.
Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in Sweden, 1950s.
Excellent condition.
Stamped 'Gustavsberg / SURREA'.
Wilhelm Kåge...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Nils Landberg Expo Vase for Orrefors
Located in Doraville, GA
Nils Landberg (1907 - 1991) was a Swedish glassware designer. Upon completing his studies at Konstindustrieskolan (School Of Arts And Crafts) in Goth...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Scandinavian Modern Porcelain Vase by Arne Lindaas for Porsgrunn, 1960s
By Arne Lindaas
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small hour glass shaped porcelain vase with motif of a woman in dress and two fishes. Designed by Arne Lindaas who worked together with Nils Thorsson an...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Blue Glazed Vase By Annikki Hovisaari
Located in New York, NY
Earthenware vase with shades of blue glaze by Annikki Hovisaari
Incised with artist's initials AH and dated 1935
Light scratches but overall fine condition.
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
GAB, Small Vase, Bronze, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A small bronze vase, designed and produced by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
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. It has an inscription.
Stamped 'B...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Group of 4 Blue Vases & bowl Ceramics, Rörstrand - Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of four vases and a bowl with stunning glazes designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the 1950s. The vases are between 16.5 - 28 cm high and in excellent condition. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Midcentury Cream White Ceramic Vase, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Cream white midcentury modern vase manufactured in Denmark in the 1960s. Stamped under base. Beautiful vintage condition.
Denmark, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Clay
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
Edvin Ollers, Vase, Pewter, Sweden, 1952
By Edvin Ollers
Located in High Point, NC
A fluted pewter vase designed by Edvin Ollers and produced by Shreuder & Olson,, Sweden, 1952.
“GJUTET TENN” stamp on bottom
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Pewter
Large Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful and rare stoneware vase designed by Gertrud Lönegren.
This studio piece was created at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41.
Excellent condition. Impressed 'Rörstrand / ...
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 green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Ture Berglund, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass vase designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansens Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Nittsjö, Vase, Yellow-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow, glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Isak Isaksson Blue Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A blue vase with a stunning crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 17.5 cm (7") high and about 14 cm (5.6") in diameter and it is in excellent condition. ...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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
Stunning Green Ceramic Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning green vase designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 11 cm tall and about 8 cm in diameter. It has a lovely green har-fur glaze. The vase is in e...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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
Set of Unique Sculptural Stoneware Vases by Bente Hansen, Denmark, 1970s
By Bente Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 3 wonderful stoneware vessels handmade by Danish ceramics artist Bente Hansen at her own studio in the 1970s. Each can be used as a stand alone vase, but they can also be arra...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Sven Palmqvist, Grey Glass Vase for Orrefors, 1950s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Smoke grey glass vase designed by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors in 1950s. Surface with some light scratches and ware. Only visible in certain lights. Ot...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Nils Thorsson Scandinavian Ceramic Vases for Royal Copenhagen, 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian ceramic vases set designed by Danish artist Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen with mark and numbering printed on the bottom, 19...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bofa Keramik, Pitcher, Black Glazed Stoneware, Rattan, Bornholm, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A black glazed stoneware and rattan pitcher designed and produced by Bofa Keramik, Bornholm, Denmark, 1960.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware, Rattan
Nittsjö, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Berndt Friberg, Eggshaped Stoneware Vase, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1969
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful eggshaped stoneware vase with amazing hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1969.
Eggcellent condition....
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Vase. Thorkild Olsen, Denmark, 1958.
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Swedish Designer, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A light-grey and brown-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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