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Ceramics For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: High Victorian
Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio. Miniature bowl in glazed ceramic
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Berndt Friberg (1899-1981) for Gustavsberg Studio.
Miniature bowl in glazed ceramic. Glaze in light shades.
Mid-20th century.
In perfect condition.
Signed.
With "Studio hand" mark.
D...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Lisa Larson Candlestick for Gustavsberg, Santa on Skates, Glazed Stoneware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare Lisa Larson candlestick for Gustavsberg. Santa on skates. Glazed stoneware, 1995.
In good condition.
Measures: 13.5 x 11.5 cm.
Signed.
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Brown Hare's Fur Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1956
Located in Stockholm, SE
Tall stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg in an elegant, drawn out bulbous shape. Warm brown hare’s fur glaze blends into beige tones. Signed "Friberg,...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Early Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Flamestone Coffee Pot with Mugs and Demitasses
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Denmark 'Flamestone' coffee or tea pot, four demitasses, four mugs, and eight saucers (four small / four larger) by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, circa 1958-1964.
Features the Flamestone signature slate, almost brown glazed-earthenware with striated pattern and white porcelain interior (pitcher has a green tinge to the porcelain interior). Elegant, attractive set with only one fleck to the rim of one of the mugs (very minor and easy to miss -- see photos 15 and 16 for closeups).
Early, Danish production, as indicated by the markings and rough exterior (a smooth version was introduced in 1964).
Measures: Pitcher H 13.5" x L 7.5" x D 5"
Coffee mugs H 3.75" x L 4" x D 3.13"
Coffee saucers...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Porcelain
Unique Organic Modern Large Stoneware Wall sculpture by Ole Bjørn Krüger, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning handmade stoneware wall relief by Danish artist Ole Bjørn Krüger (1922-2007). Made in his own workshop in the 1960s. Beautiful organic shape and contrasts between the stonew...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Large Unique Ceramic Dish, Julia Kabel by Kähler
By Julia Kabel, Herman A. Kahler Keramik
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large unique ceramic dish, Art Nouveau.
Design Julia Kabel for Kähler approx. 1910 - 1920.
Glaze with polychrome, decorated with birds and foliage.
Go...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Nils Kähler for Kähler, Ceramic Teapot with Blue Glazed Lid Knob
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nils Kähler (1906-1979) for Kähler. Ceramic teapot with blue glazed lid knob.
1960s.
Measures: 23 x 10.5 cm.
Signed.
In very good condition. Light wear on the spout.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mogens Nielsen, Nysted / Stouby Keramik, and others. Three pieces of ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Nielsen, Nysted / Stouby Keramik, and others.
Three pieces of handmade ceramic in shades of brown.
From the 1960s/70s.
In perfect condition.
Partially signed.
Tallest measures...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Knud Basse Thorn Vases Produced by Michael Andersen, Denmark, ca 1970s
By Knud Basse
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare thorn vase in light green designed by Knud Basse and produced by Michael Andersen, Denmark. In good vintage condition with small signs from use and sig...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Ceramic Vase by Danish Artist Ole Victor, 2023
By Ole Victor
Located in Odense, DK
Large ceramic vase with glaze in variations of white, black and beige colors, made by Danish artist Ole Victor, 2023.
Ole Victor is a Danish artist who attended Art Academy between ...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Brown Drip-Shaped Ceramic Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown vintage vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the 20th midcentury, it´s 10 cm high and in mint condition. It is marked as 1st...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Glazed Stoneware Bear Figurine, Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen #20179
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bear glazed stoneware Roayal Copenhagen statue by Knud Kyhn.
Ceramic statue produced by Royal Copenhagen of Denmark in perfect condition.
Produced 1950s. Knud Kyhn 1880-1969 was a Da...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Heljä Liukko-Sundström for Arabia, Glazed Faience Wall Plaque
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Heljä Liukko-Sundström (b. 1938) for Arabia.
Glazed faience wall plaque with hand-painted flowers. Finnish design. Dated 1987.
Measures: 23.5 x 11 cm.
...
Category
1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Faience
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Floor Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Timeless ceramic floor vase designed by Gunnar Nylund. Manufactured by Rörstrand in Sweden during the 1950s. The vase is made from stoneware with a hare fur glaze shifting in between...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Heinz Erret '1920-2003' for Gustavsberg, Wall Plaque in Glazed Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Heinz Erret (1920-2003) for Gustavsberg.
Wall plaque in glazed ceramics with silver inlay in the form of heather. 1970s.
Measures: 33.5 x 21 cm.
In exc...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Silver
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Twelve Coq Coffee Cups with Saucers in Stoneware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg.
Twelve Coq coffee cups with saucers in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in brown shades. Swedish design, 1960s.
The cup measures: 7.5 x 6 cm.
Sauc...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Stoneware Floor Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Large floor vase designed by Gunnar Nylund. Rare model and the largest that was designed by Nylund and serially produced by Rörstrand during the 1950s. Rare polychrome glaze shifting...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Jørgen Mogensen for Royal Copenhagen, Stoneware Dish, Dated 1966
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jørgen Mogensen for Royal Copenhagen, stoneware dish with motif of beetles.
Model 21871.
In perfect condition.
Marked.
First factory quality.
Dimensions: L 21.5 x D 15.5 x H 3.5...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Soholm Ceramic Pottery Denmark 1960s
Located in Nashville, TN
1960s ceramic pottery by Soholm, Denmark. Features makers mark and label. No visible signs of wear.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Knud Basse Thorn Vases Produced by Michael Andersen, Denmark, ca 1970s
By Knud Basse
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare thorn vase in dark green designed by Knud Basse and produced by Michael Andersen, Denmark. In good vintage condition with small signs from use and sign...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Two Scandinavian Modern "Apple Branch" Vases by Knud Basse
Located in New York, NY
One large and one smaller Scandinavian Modern, Danish Mid-Century Modern ceramic vases by Knud Basse for Michael Andersen & Sons. These "Apple Branch" des...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
John Andersson for Höganäs, Sweden. Collection of six miniature ceramic vases
Located in Copenhagen, DK
John Andersson for Höganäs, Sweden.
A collection of six unique miniature ceramic vases in different shapes and glazes.
From the 1960s/70s.
All in perfect condition.
All signed.
Tall...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund Signed Stoneware Bowl - Scandinavian Modern
Located in Skien, NO
Stunning Scandinavian / Swedish Mid-Century Modern / Retro design deep plate / bowl in glazed ceramic / stoneware from the 1950s by Gunnar Nylund (Sweden, 1904–97) for Rörstrand/Rors...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Danish studio ceramicist. Three unique miniature ceramic mugs. 1970/80s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish studio ceramicist.
Three unique miniature ceramic mugs.
Decorated with various earth-toned glazes.
1970s/1980s.
Signed and marked.
In perfect condition.
Brown one: Diameter 4...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Rubus Vase by Gunnar Nylund 1960s Rörstrand, Sweden
Located in Farsta, SE
Gunnar Nylund was a renowned Swedish ceramic artist and designer known for his work with Rörstrand, a prominent Swedish porcelain and ceramics manufacturer.
"Rubus" refers to a spec...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Ceramic Vase by Danish Artist Ole Victor, 2021
Located in Odense, DK
Ole Victor is a Danish artist who attended Art Academy between 1975 and 1980. He creates artworks and ceramics ever since. Hes been exhibited in Galerie 26 ...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Blue & Brown Vase Lovely Glaze Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown / Bordeaux red vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 12.5 cm (5") high. It´s marked as 2nd quality because it has a minor crack near the base from the produ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Stig Lindberg, Horse, gustavberg studio 1952-1972, signed on the base
Located in Paris, FR
Stig Lindberg (1916-1982) is one of the most renowned representatives of the illustrious Swedish ceramic design of the 20th century. He is well-known for his constant creativity and exceptional eye for shapes, proportions and patterns. Stig worked for the Gustavsberg factory in 1937-1980. He is represented at the Swedish National Museum of Art and Design.
Stig Lindberg’s horses...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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 Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Heljä Liukko-sundström for Arabia, Glazed Faience Wall Plaque
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Heljä Liukko-Sundström (b. 1938) for Arabia.
Glazed faience wall plaque with hand-painted flowers.
Finnish design. Dated 1981.
Measures: 23.7 x 11 cm....
Category
1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Faience
Curt M. Addin for Glumslöv, Freeform Vase in Glazed Stoneware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Curt M. Addin (1931-2007) for Glumslöv. Freeform vase in partially glazed stoneware. Beautiful speckled glaze in shades of blue-green.
Swedish design, ...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Glazed Stoneware Bear with baby Figurine, Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen #20193
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bear with a bear baby glazed stoneware Roayal Copenhagen statue by Knud Kyhn.
Ceramic statue produced by Royal Copenhagen of Denmark in perfect condition.
Produced 1950s. Knud Kyhn 1...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Osa, Denmark, Two Large Retro Unique Ceramic Bowls with Glaze in Turquoise Tones
Located in Copenhagen, DK
OSA, Denmark.
Two large retro unique ceramic bowls with glaze in turquoise tones.
1970s.
In perfect condition.
Largest measurement: D 23.5 x H 6.0 cm.
OSA was a collaboration ...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, three miniature vases/pitchers.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, three miniature vases/pitchers.
Glaze in blue-green tones.
Mid-20th century.
Marked.
Perfect condition.
Two in first factory quality.
Vase in seco...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Large and Rare Bowl in Glazed Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) for Rörstrand.
Large and rare bowl in glazed ceramics. Beautiful glaze in brown shades.
Mid-20th century.
Measures: 40 x 26 cm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Wallåkra, Sweden, Bowl in Glazed Ceramics, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wallåkra, Sweden. Bowl in glazed ceramics. Beautiful glaze in blue and light earth shades, 1960s.
Measures: 11.3 x 5 cm.
Stamped.
In excellent condition.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl. Three Relief Vases in Glazed Stoneware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl / Nissen Kronjyden.
Three Relief vases in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in mustard yellow shades. 1960s.
Measures: 15.5 x 10...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Arne Bang, Lidded Jar / Bowl in Fluted Design in Sand-Colored Glaze
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arne Bang, lidded jar in fluted design in sand-coloured glaze.
Model No. 118.
1940s/1950s.
In perfect condition.
Hand signed.
Measuring: D 13.5 x H 8.0 cm.
Original bronze lid.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl / Nissen Kronjyden, Cordial Tea Service
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl / Nissen Kronjyden.
"Cordial" tea service in gray consisting of teapot, creamer and a sugar bowl.
In perfect condition.
1960s.
...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio. Miniature bowl in green and brown tones
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stig Lindberg (1916-1982), Gustavsberg Studio.
Miniature bowl with glaze in brown and green tones.
From the 1960s.
Signed.
Perfect condition.
Size: H 16 mm x D 33 mm.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg, Complete Set of Chess Pieces in Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg, complete set of chess pieces in ceramics.
Presumably unique, circa 1980.
32 pieces.
In perfect condition.
Highest measures 9.5 cm.
Marked.
Category
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics
Thomas Hellström for Nittsjö, Two Unique Ceramic Figures
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Thomas Hellström for Nittsjö. Two unique ceramic figures.
Swedish design, circa 1960s.
Stamped.
Measures: 26 x 19 cm. (largest)
In excellent condition.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Lisa Larson Figure in Glazed Ceramics, Japanese Mother with Child, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare Lisa Larson figure in glazed ceramics. Japanese mother with child. 1970s.
Measures: 29,0 x 14,0 cm.
In excellent condition.
Sticker.
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala-Ekeby, Large Dish in Glazed Stoneware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala-Ekeby. Large dish in glazed stoneware. Striped design, mid-20th century.
In very good condition.
Measures: 30 x 25 cm.
Stamped.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Bjørn Wiinblad '1918-2006', Denmark, Two Colossal Unique Floor Lamps
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad (1918-2006), Denmark.
Two colossal unique floor lamps in blue-glazed ceramics, decorated with young women surrounded by floral ornamentation.
Original yellow scree...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Miniature Vase in Glazed Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio. Miniature vase in glazed ceramics. Beautiful glaze in shades of blue. 1960s.
Measures: 30 x 28 mm.
In excellent condition.
Signed.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Stig Lindberg, Three "Scotty" Dogs in Stoneware for Gustavsberg
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stig Lindberg (1916-1982), three "Scottish" dogs in stoneware for Gustavsberg.
circa. 1960s.
In great condition.
Dimensions: L 6.0 x H 5.0 cm.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-Century Danish Stoneware Dish by Jørgen Mogensen for Royal Copenhagen, 1960
Located in Kastrup, DK
Jørgen Mogensen, 1922-2004.
A circular stoneware dish by the Danish ceramist Jørgen Mogensen.
Stoneware with earthy sung glaze and an embossed abstract décor.
Signed with 3 blue...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Ceramist, Sculpture in Black Glazed Ceramics, Woman Carrying Basket
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian ceramist. Sculpture in black glazed ceramics. A woman carrying basket, 1960s.
Measures: 30 x 12 cm.
In very good condition.
...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian modern vase and bowl by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful set of vase and bowl by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, during the 1950s.
Both with a soft green glaze. Bowl with white spots.
Dimensions of bowl: Heig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Danish ceramist, Two Ceramic Vases
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish ceramist, two ceramic vases.
Measures: 9 cm. (highest)
In perfect condition.
Unsigned.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Karl Erik Iwar for Nittsjö, Boy and Girl, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Karl Erik Iwar (1920-2006) for Nittsjö. Two figures in hand-painted glazed stoneware. Boy and girl. 1960s.
Largest measures: 10.5 x 7 cm.
In excellent...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Ivy Lysdal, b. 1937, Danish Ceramist and Painter, Abstract Unique Sculpture
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ivy Lysdal, b. 1937. Danish ceramist and painter.
Abstract unique sculpture. 1970s.
In very good condition.
Measures: 10 x 9 cm
Signed: ILS (Ivy Lysdal Savitsky)
Educated at t...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics
Scandinavian Modern Unusual Hand Built Double Bowl by Artist Bengt Berglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern very unusual hand built double bowl by artist Bengt Berglund. The asymmetric form are typical for Bengt Berglunds design produced at Gustafsbergs Studio between 1...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Stig Lindberg Gustavberg Studio Pottery Vase, circa 1960
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stig Lindberg (1916-1982), Gustavberg Studio pottery vase.
circa 1960.
Stamped with Studiohand mark.
Measures: 14 x 10 cm.
In perfect condition.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics
White, Modernist Vicke Lindstrand Earthenware Vase, by Upsala Ekeby Sweden 1930s
Located in Ystad, SE
A rarely seen White, Fluted and Modernist Earthenware Vase.
Designed in Sweden in the 1930s by Swedish Artist Vicke Lindstrand and made by Upsala Ekeby. The production year is close...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Carl Harry Stalhane, Rörstrand Stoneware Bowl, Sweden, Mid 20 Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl Harry Stalhane, Rörstrand stoneware bowl.
Sweden, mid-20 century.
Beautiful glaze in shades of green.
In perfect condition, first. factory quality.
Measures 17 x 7 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Glazed stoneware bowl By Axel Salto
By Axel Salto
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Glazed stoneware bowl in butterfly wing glaze. Signed.
Manufactered by Royal Copenhagen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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