Scandinavian Modern Barware
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
Scandinavian Gin Decanter in Purple Sommerso Glass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A modernist/Brutalist styled decanter for Gin or Vodka. It’s made from amethyst summerso glass. Notice that the tristand formation to the bottom matches the shape of the stopper. It’...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
$262 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Wine or Bottle Coasters in Brass, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish pair or bottle coasters for wine, spirits or water. Fashioned from solid brass and with a practical base in clear glass. Unknown Scandinavian maker/designer in the style of...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala glassworks
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A beautifully executed vessel or ice bowl in the form of a drinking glass having an organic free-form base evocative of winter ice.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Rare Jens H. Quistgaard Danish Modern Wenge Wood Ice Bucket Dansk Denmark, 1960s
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare Danish Modern Wenge Wood Ice Bucket designed by the Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, Denmark in the 1960's. From his 'Rare Woods’ Limited Edition collection. Scandinavi...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Wenge
Modernist Set of Goblets, Christopher Nigel Lawrence London 1976
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1976 by Christopher Lawrence, this very stylish set of 8 Sterling Silver Goblets, feature cast stems and gilt interiors. Each goblet measures 6.,5"(16.5cm) ta...
Category
1970s English Vintage Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Whimsical "Fyllehund" Animal-Shaped Glass Decanter by Hadeland Glassverk Norway
Located in Bochum, NRW
Whimsical "Fyllehund" Animal-Shaped Glass Decanter by Hadeland Glassverk – Scandinavian Art Glass with Cork Stopper
Celebrate the charm of Nordic design with this whimsical animal-sh...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
Scandinavian Modern Oiva Toikka Tundra Glass Arabia Iittala Finland 1970 19 pcs
Located in Miami, FL
Modern Finn Design by Oiva Toikka from 1970, Tundra glassware for Arabia, Finland. The design is of multiple unique small patterns influenced by the Artic tundra. Textured clear glass collection inspired by the harsh Artic landscape which would influence the designs of many Scandinavian designers and artists.
Box vintage condition – marked- LAUFFER – ARABIA GLASS...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Modern Serving Tray in Teak, Karl Holmberg I Götene, ca 1960s
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern serving tray in teak, Karl Holmberg i Götene, ca 1950-60s.
Wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Light water ring marks, as seen on the last picture.
Scuf...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Teak
1960s Scandinavian Modern Small Crystal Ice Bucket
By Iittala
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s crystal ice bucket in Scandinavian art glass
custom handle in aluminum and brass
8.5 tall with handle 5 H x 4.75 D x 6.75 W
Preowned vintage condition.
Refer to images provide...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Scandinavian Champagne Flutes Glasses, Pair
Located in New York, NY
An elegant pair of crystal Champagne flutes glasses, Scandinavian Modern, circa 20th century, Scandinavia. A beautiful set with 'hollow' stem detail, s...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
$260 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Danish Freemason Bottle Opener in Bog Oak and Silver by Hans Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans Hansen bottle opener executed in plus 200 years old bog oak and inlaid with sterling silver. A number of 100 piece were ordered by the Danish Masonry society between 1950-60 hen...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Silver
$358 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Danish Green Nutcracker & Guarding Leather Rat, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
ou may ask yourself why combine these two seemingly diffrent objects in one lot. Besides that the items really suits each other both the beech nutcracker and the leather rat or lage ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Leather, Beech
Danish Modern Nutcracker in Rosewood & Brass, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A simple design dating back to the late 1950s or early 1960’s, this Rosewood and brass nutcracker utilizes two pieces of rosewood and brass hardware and mechanism in the most stylish...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
1970s Kalmar Designs Teak Wood Ice Bucket with Thongs - Danish Modern Style -
By J.T. Kalmar, Dansk
Located in St. Louis, MO
1970s Kalmar Designs Danish Modern style teak wood ice bucket with original thongs and removable plastic liner. Having concentric circle removabl...
Category
1970s Thai Vintage Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Set of Four "Kekkerit" Drinking Glasses by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kekkerit Drinking Glass
Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala
Finland, 1970's
"a simple way to bring some style to your everyday drink"
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Danish Modern Large Serving Tray in Oak by Poul Hundevad, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A large serving tray (60x43 cm) in solid oak. Fine subtle details and craftsmanship. It was made by Hundevad Møbler in Denmark circa 1970 and originally came along with a coffee tabl...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Oak
$398 Sale Price
25% Off
Awesome Scandinavian Nutcracker Made in Teak and Brass, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
When open (4.5 cm), the nutcracker even has room for walnuts.
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Bottle Opener
By Arne Basse
Located in Charleston, SC
Fantastic mid century teak shark bottle opener by Arne Basse of Denmark. The Danish modern collectible is handsome accessory for your bar, kitchen,...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Cheese Meat Cutlery Rosewood & Brass Set
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian Modern style rosewood and brass cheese, meat, pate, and more, cutlery set, circa mid-20th century, 1950s - 1960s. Pieces are brass with ros...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Solid Teak Ice Bucket by Nissen Denmark
Located in West Chester, PA
Mid-Century solid teak lidded ice bucket by Richard Nissen, Denmark. This piece displays a unique sculptural and heavily turned shape and has the original orange plastic liner intact...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Round Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Drink Trays, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Two circular drink trays in moulded/pressed rosewood . Designed and made by Aaary in Denmark during the 1960s in a style reminiscent of Henning Koppel and Uno and Osten Kristiansson....
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Rosewood
$299 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Decanter / Flask, 23 carat gold plated brass Pierre Forssell for Skultuna, 1960s
Located in Vorst, BE
Elegant Decanter made from brass. Gold plated, 23 carat.
Designed by Pierre Forssell and manufactured in Sweden by Skultuna. The company was founded by King Carl IX of Sweden in 160...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
$344 Sale Price
25% Off
1960s Scandinavian Modern Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Teak Ice Bucket
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Scandinavian Modern staved teak ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Dansk Danish Scandinavian Modern Sky Blue Enamel and Wicker Handle Pitcher Pot
By Dansk
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful small vintage Dansk Kobenstyle Danish Scandinavian Modern sky-blue enamel and wicker wrapped handle sauce pot with poring lip, circa mid-2...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Scandinavian Modern Cocktail Shaker in Crystal Glass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Stylish decanter/cocktail shaker in thick clear crystal glass. Probably made during the 1970s by Orrefors in Sweden after a design by Vicke Lindstrand. Signed indistinguishable to it...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
$238 Sale Price
30% Off
Danish Modern Teak & Plastic Ice Bucket by Laurids Lonborg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An amazing teak ice bucket with black plastic accents by Laurids Lonborg of Denmark. Bucket has a plastic inner liner. In very good vintage condition with very light wear consistent ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Set of 4 Glasses in Scandinavian Modern Style, Fish Decor Engraved with Gold
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare, unusual set of 4 glasses features engraved decor of fish swimming in the sea among abstract vegetation, with applied gold accents and gold rim. The decor is similar to Scandina...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Gold
Karl Holmberg Set of Three Teak Leaf Coasters, Sweden, circa 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Karl Holmberg Set of Three Teak Leaf Coasters, Sweden, circa 1960s.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Teak
$56 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Scandinavian Modern Pierre Forsell Set of 2 Cups 24k Gold Plated, 1960's
Located in Uccle, BE
Set of 2 24k plated cups in their original packaging. Produced by Skultuna, Sweden. Marked by manufacturer.
Swedish silversmith and product designer Pierre Forssell was employed as ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Staved Teak Match Box Container with Lid by Ole Hansen
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice staved teak lidded match box / container by Ole Hansen, circa 1960s. The piece is super rare and measures 3"D x 5.25"H; it is in superb condition. and has been freshly oiled. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Teak
Clear Glass Decanter "People" by Erik Höglund, Boda, Sweden, 1950s
By Erik Höglund, Boda
Located in Hägersten, SE
"People" decanter designed by Erik Höglund. Produced by Boda during the 1950s. Made from hand blown clear glass. Good vintage condition with age related wear and patina.
Designer...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
Scandinavian Modern Teak ‘Congo’ Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in London, GB
A fine example of a Scandinavian Modern teak ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard, a master of the sculptural paired back and simplistic form. This teak ice bucket has had its wood...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Flask with 6 Cups, Pierre Forssell 1960's
Located in Uccle, BE
Pierre Forsell (Sweden, 1925-2004) A brass 24k plated flask with 6 cup set by Pierre Forsell. Produced by Skultuna, Sweden. Marked by manufacturer.
Swedish silversmith and product de...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Gold Plated Drinking Cups/ Alcohol Taster Set of 12 Pierre Forssell, Sweden, 70s
Located in Forest, BE
This model of cups was designed in 1968 at the Skultuna studio were Pierre Forssell was working with he's assistant. They are made of brass with two parts so you can use it for warm ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Pierre Forssell, Gilded Brass Flask for Skultuna, Swedish Midcentury
Located in Stockholm, SE
Gilded brass flask with stopper by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna Bruk, Sweden mid-1900s.
Skultuna Bruk was founded in 1607. This flask has its hallmarks a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern "Tarina" Decanter by Arabia, Finland 1950s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This Scandinavian modern "Tarina" Decanter by Eira Käär and Leena Vuorinen for Arabia Finland 1950s is adorned with a unique design.
"Tarina" translates to "story" or "fable" in Finnish, likely alluding to the design of the decanter. In the form of a figure adorned in a jacket, with the stopper ingeniously serving as its hat, this decanter is stimulating to the imagination. Crafted from white stoneware and finished with a lustrous brown glaze, and delicate white accents, this petite decanter boasts a delightful and straightforward design, accented with intricate sgraffito detailing.
The "Tarina" decanter was designed by Eira Käär and Leena Vuorinen, and was produced during the period spanning 1954 to 1963. Stamped with the Arabia crown marking and "ARABIA" and "MADE IN FINLAND" on its base, this decanter embodies the unparalleled craftsmanship and heritage synonymous with Arabia Finland pottery.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Holmegaard Glass Beer Mugs by Michael Bang, 1970s
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare set of unused Beer Mugs in handblown clear glass. Its a variation of Michael Bangs Globetrotter made prior to 1973. The set was made at Holmegaard in Denmark. Measurements: H:...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
$514 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Vintage Primeminister Stauning Beech Nutcracker Kay Bojesen, 1930s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare Hand-finished beech nutcracker designed and made by Kay Bojesen during the early to mid 1930s. Great original patina and humorous/cartoon'ish details like the neck rolls, circ...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Beech
$663 Sale Price
20% Off
Sculptural Vintage Scandinavian Viking Ship Corkscrew & Bottle Opener
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Beautiful handmade, sanded and polished solid teak and white beech viking ship. Two functions incorporated: boat bottle opener and a corkscrew hidden withi...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Beech, Teak
$262 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Nutcracker from Norway
Located in New York, NY
A substantial and well-made Scandinavian Norwegian nutcracker, circa late-20th century, Norway. Piece has a decorative handle with a matte surface for easy gripping. Marked 'Norway' ...
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Steel
Congo Ice Bucket by Jens Harald Quistgaard, Denmark, 1960's
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Barcelona, ES
Congo ice bucket designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, Denmark, 1960's. Teak wood and orange plastic interior for the ice cubes. A cla...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Plastic, Wood, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Nutcracker in Rosewood and Brass, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A simple design dating back to the late 1950s or early 1960’s, this Rosewood and brass nutcracker utilizes two pieces of solid rosewood, brass hardware and mechanism in the most styl...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
$272 Sale Price
20% Off
Uno & Osten Kristiansson Circular Serving Tray in Teak, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A beautifully crafted large round tray in form-pressed teak assembled without the use of metal. It has two useable sides. A side with high edge and a side with a more shallow edge. I...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Teak
$854 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Dansk Extra Large Solid Teak Congo Ice Bucket by Quistgaard Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Dansk is one of the most celebrated makers of Mid-Century table and kitchenware. Their teaks and enamels are in designs that endure the decades make Dansk items highly sought after a...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Teak
Bjorn Wiinblad Artist Line Porcelain Set for Rosenthal, 1970s, Set of 3
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Wiinblad Studio Line set consisting of ashtray/dish, candlestick and table lighter. Colorful and characteristic Wiinblad fantasy figurines. Manufactured by Rosenthal in Germany durin...
Category
1970s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Porcelain
$319 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Danish Modern Six Bottle Wine Rack in the Style of Nissen Langaa
Located in San Diego, CA
A versatile solid birch six bottle wine rack in the style of Nissen Langaa, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and quite sturdy; it measures 9"W x 11"D x1 3.7...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Birch
Midcentury Danish Modern Rosewood Wine Rack by Torsten Johansson
Located in Decatur, GA
Sculptor, industrial designer and artist Torsten Johansson designed this beautiful wine rack of molded exotic rosewood and birch for AB Formträ, Sweden circa 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Birch, Rosewood
Midcentury Serving Tray in Solid Teak by Kay Bojesen, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Lejre, DK
Serving tray in solid teak, designed by and made by Kay Bojesen. Great original condition.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Solid Teak 1970s Danish Modern Ice Bucket
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare solid teak ice bucket with plastic insert circa 1970s great condition and design.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Plastic, Teak
$260 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Modern Rare Ice Bucket by Laurids Longborg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare Danish Ice bucket with plastic liner beautiful design outside and enameled metal top. circa 1950s by Laurids Longborg.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
$236 Sale Price
20% Off
Brass / Teak Ice Bucket & Ice Tong by Arne Jacobsen for Stelton, Brassware 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Stelton
Located in Vorst, BE
Beautiful set of ice bucket and ice tong in brass with a lid in solid teak wood. Iconic creation by Danish designer Arne Jacobsen for Stelton Brassware.
The brassware line was only...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Modernist Serving tray in Wengé wood, Henning Seidelin for Voss, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Vorst, BE
Rare and elegant serving or decorative tray from the 1960s, made of Wengé wood and black Formica.
Designed by Henning Seidelin in the late 1950s or early 1960s, it was produced by ...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Formica, Wenge
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Denby-Milnor Blue Flare Glass Goblets, S/6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Swedish glass maker Denby-Milnor, a set of six Mid-Century Modern goblets, in the Blue Flare pattern, circa 1970s.
This pattern was hand-blown in the distinctive Scandina...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
Decanter & 12 bowls in gold plated brass, Pierre Forsell for Skultuna, 1960s
Located in Vorst, BE
Elegant Decanter and bowls made from brass. Gold plated, 23 carat.
Designed by Pierre Forssell and manufactured in Sweden by Skultuna. The company was founded by King Carl IX of Sweden in 1607. Pierre Forsell worked between 1955 and 1986 for Skultuna and introduced contemporary design. He created many objects for them, mainly candleholders and tableware in brass.
The decanter comes with a heavy stopper in solid brass. Accompanied by 12 small tumblers...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
$1,128 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Jens Quistgaard Dansk Designs Scandinavian Modern Staved Teak Lidded Ice Bucket
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Miami, FL
Danish modern staved teak lidded ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs.
The interior is lined with orange plastic and the lid sits firmly on it.
Branded with the e...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Teak & Brass Lidded Ice Bucket Plastic Insulation 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Danish modern two-tone teak lidded ice bucket with Brass Knob.
The interior is lined with white plastic.
In good vintage condition. The Teak Wood ha...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Vintage Danish Teak and Brass Nutcracker by Poul Knudsen, c. 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Teak and Brass Nutcracker
Designed by Poul Knudsen
Manufacturered by ESA
Denmark, c. 1960
"It makes cracking nuts fun."
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Tapio Wirkkala, Set of Silver Pitchers and Cups, 18 Pieces, Finland 1970s
Located in Amarillo, TX
Tapio Wirkkala.
Set of silver pitchers and cups, 18 pieces.
Kultakeskus Oy, Hämeenlinna, Finland. Marked with makers mark, Finnish assay mark, 925H, Hämeenlinna town mark, ye...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Staved Teak 'Congo' Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Dansk 'Congo' ice bucket in staved teak designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk.
Iconic, sculptural early example with signature orange plastic interior liner. Surface scratch along with one 7" crack to the orange plastic lining (crack does not affect the presentation of the bucket, remains solely an interior flaw).
Exterior wear is minor and consistent with age/use.
Listing is for the large bucket alone- image with this bucket and the standard size Dansk bucket...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Rare Wood Danish Nutcracker & Brass Scandinavian Modern
Located in Oakland, CA
Modernist, circa 1950s nutcracker in Wenge and brass, a sleek design that fits well into the hand for ease of use. The Wenge has expressive grain and the brass has a soft patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern barware for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern barware 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 barware created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern barware made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original barware, popular names associated with this style include Dansk Designs, Jens Quistgaard, Pierre Forsell, and Boda. 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 barware differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $38 and tops out at $22,000 while the average work can sell for $425.
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