Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
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
'Sudden Encounter in The Rain', Unique Ceramic Wall Relief, Heini Riitahuhta
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and unique piece by one of the most talented contemporary ceramic artists in Finland, Heini Riitahuhta, known for her distinctive style and vibrant floral patterns adorni...
Category
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Stoneware Egg Sculpture Green Speckled Glaze by Hans Hedberg Mid-Century Modern
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Egg designed by the Swedish ceramicist Hans Hedberg, who lived and worked in Biot, France. This egg is 30 cm (12") high including the stand. It´s in excellent condition and it has a lovely glaze.
Hedberg worked with several famous artists, among Picasso, Léger and Matisse.
It is signed and in very good condition, it has some minor white...
Category
1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Rare midcentury ceramic 'Japanskan' by Lisa Larson, Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Gustavsberg
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Big stoneware figurine named 'Japanskan' by Lisa Larson, produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, between 1958 and 1973.
Beautiful blue glaze.
Makers mark on bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Vase "Roman Urn" Upsala Ekeby - 1930s Art Deco
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful beige ceramic vase with handles in shape of a classical roman urn, the vase is probably designed by Harald Östergren at Upsala Ekeby in the late 1930s. It is 17.5 cm (7")...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Green Bowl Argenta #1510, Wilhelm Kåge Fish, Scandinavian Modern, Dragon Fish
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely bowl of model Argenta 1510 designed by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg, this bowl is 21.5 cm (8.6") in diameter and about 5 cm (2") high. It has a lovely silver-decor of a drago...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Sculpture bust in terracotta - Åke Holm - Höganäs
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning bust in terracotta designed by Åke Holm at Höganäs in the mid 20th century. The sculpture is 15 cm tall and in excellent condition. It is signed below.
Åke Holm (1900–198...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Green Ceramic Vase with handles Eva Jancke-Björk - Bo Fajans 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely green art deco vase in ceramic with lovely handles designed by Eva Jancke-Björk at Bo Fajans in Gefle in the 1940s. The vase is 13.5 cm high and 16.5 cm in diameter. It is i...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Group of 6 Black Vases Ceramic, Rörstrand - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Scandinavian
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of six vases with stunning black and brown harfur glazes designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the 1950s. The vases are between 10.5 - 35 cm high and in excellent ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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 Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Large handcrafted candleholder by Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Handcrafted candleholder made my Norwegian ceramic artist Jossolini, aka Johanne Birkeland.
Jossolini is known for her unique statement pieces, that holds a strong presence in the r...
Category
2010s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Ceramic - Abstract Blue Sculpture by Britt-Ingrid Persson Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely abstract ceramic sculpture made by Britt-Ingrid Persson at her own studio in Sweden in the 1970s. The sculpture is unsigned but there is no doubt that this one is made by Br...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund Swedish 'ARO' Bowl in Blue Glazed Stoneware, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
Swedish mid-century stoneware ‘ARO’ bowl, designed by Gunnar Nylund. Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden, 1950s. Made from blue-glazed stoneware. Inscribed with producer’s mark to the un...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Green & Black Art Deco Vase, Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful black and green ceramic vase in a classic Art Deco shape, the vase is designed at Upsala Ekeby and attributed to Anna-Lisa Thomson. It is 18.5 cm (7.4") tall and about 16...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Egg Sculpture Brown Speckled Glaze by Hans Hedberg Mid-Century Modern
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Egg designed by the Swedish ceramicist Hans Hedberg, who lived and worked in Biot, France. This egg is 30 cm (12") high including the stand. It´s in excellent condition and it has a lovely .
Hedberg worked with several famous artists, among Picasso, Léger and Matisse.
It is signed and in very good condition, it has some minor white...
Category
1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Modern Tea Coffee Set Model Ruska, by Ulla Procope for Arabia, 1970s
Located in San Diego, CA
A splendid Tea/coffee set designed in the 1960s by Ulla Procopé for the most popular Finnish Ceramic Brand "Arabia".
This vintage Tea set, consisting of 4cups with coordinated , a teapot with filter and a sugar & creamer.
This Mid Century Tea Set...
Category
20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Birger Kaipiainen, Very Large Ceramic Plate, Red Blue with Beeds, Arabia 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Birger Kaipiainen (1915-1988) was the master of decorative ceramics. He was well known for his rich and colourful ornamental dishes, with themes from the fantasy world and fairytales...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
3 Brown Stoneware Egg Sculptures - Speckled Glaze by Hans Hedberg, Biot
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
3 Eggs created by the Swedish ceramicist Hans Hedberg, who lived and worked in Biot, France. The eggs are 30 cm, 25 cm and 12,5 cm high and do all have a stunning glaze. They are al...
Category
1970s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Egg Sculpture Gray & Green by Hans Hedberg, Biot, France
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Egg designed by the Swedish ceramicist Hans Hedberg, who lived and worked in Biot, France. This egg is 25 cm (10") high including the stand. It´s in excellent condition and it has a ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Sculpture of a laying woman - Åke Holm - Höganäs
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning terracotta sculpture of a laying woman designed byÅke Holm at Höganäs in the mid 20th century. The sculpture is 21 x 11 cm and in excellent condition. It is signed below.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
A Sizeable Birger Kaipiainen Faience Wall Relief, Standing Lady, Rörstrand 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare and beautiful wall relief featuring a beautifully hand-painted woman, designed by Birger Kaipiainen for Rörstrand and manufactured in Sweden in the 1950s. Kaipiainen spent onl...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Faience
Faience and Bamboo Coffee Pot Stig Lindberg Gustavsberg 1960s Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely pot in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg in the 1960s. The decor is painted by Karin Gustavsson who were one of the painters at Gustavsbergs factory. The pot ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Faience
Einar Luterkort - Lovely Green Art Deco Vase Relief, Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful ceramic vase in lovely Art Deco-style designed by Einar Luterkort, the vase is designed at Upsala Ekeby in the 1930s. It is 27 cm (10.8") high and about 15 cm (6") in di...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia Finland Large Decorative Ceramic Wall Plaque
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Large ceramic wall plaque features an abstract motif of a fish in bright turquoise glaze with mauve and blue outline on light mottled mauve background. The contrast between high glo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Blue Ceramic Vase Lovely Glaze Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A ceramic vase with a lovely glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 32 cm (12.8") high. It´s in excellent condition, it is marked as 2nd quality because a small whi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ewald Dahlskog – Lovely shaped Dark Green vase - Bo Fajans Sweden 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely dark green vase designed by Ewald Dahlskog at Bo Fajans, Sweden in the 1930s. The vase is 19.5 cm (7.8") high and in excellent condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Black & White Round Spheral Vase Domino, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely spheral vase in porcelain designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg. It is 9.5 cm in diameter. It is in excellent condition and one of the most iconically designs from the 19...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Modern Wilhelm Kage Argenta Snake Vase, 1930's
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Uccle, BE
Snake Argenta vase, 1930’s
Marked with No. 1045 at the bottom
Stoneware and Silver
H22 x D22 cm
The Argenta collection, now emblematic with its green glaze and silver decorations, i...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Silver
Brown Ceramic Teapot - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown teapot in ceramics with a lovely harfur glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, Sweden in the 1950s. The teapot is 21,5 cm high and in...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Birger Kaipiainen, Very Large Ceramic Plate, Red Blue with Beeds, Arabia 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Birger Kaipiainen (1915-1988) was the master of decorative ceramics. He was well known for his rich and colourful ornamental dishes, with themes from the fantasy world and fairytales...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Maria Philippi for Soholm Denmark Ceramic Vessel, 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Soholm Pottery vessel by Maria Philippe in the 1960s. Stamped on the base. In excellent condition with no visible signs of wear.
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Bowl by Axel Salto for Royal Copenhagen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A unique stoneware bowl in Sung earthenware toned glaze by Axel Salto for Royal Copenhagen. Each piece is hand-crated and signed by the maker.
Signed on the base. Salto 1933.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware, Ceramic
Extensive 94 Piece Arabia Ruska Tea and Coffee Serveware, Finland, 1970s
By Arabia
Located in Dronten, NL
Very rare complete 94 piece matching set of Arabia Ruska stoneware service. Finnish Design, 1970s.
Among others 2 coffee pots, 2 tea pots with matching filters, plates, dishes, cu...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Elf Girl in Glazed Stoneware, Late 20th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Elf girl in glazed stoneware, late 20th century.
In very good condition.
Signed.
Measures: 14 x 10.5 cm.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Gunnar Nylund Vase, 1960's, stoneware
Located in Uccle, BE
Gunnar Nylund was a Swedish ceramist whose artistic mark on the world of ceramics is undeniable. During the 1960s, Nylund created pieces that reflected his creative ingenuity and com...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
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 Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
A Gray Ceramic Vase Har-fur glaze- Berndt Friberg - Gustavsberg 1967
Located in Stockholm, SE
A gray / green ceramic vase designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 22 cm (8.8") high and about 7 cm (2.8") in diameter. It is in very good condition and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
3 Brown Stoneware Egg Sculptures - Speckled Glaze by Hans Hedberg, Biot
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
3 Eggs created by the Swedish ceramicist Hans Hedberg, who lived and worked in Biot, France. The eggs are 30 cm, 25 cm and 12,5 cm high and do all have a stunning glaze. They are al...
Category
1970s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Maria Philippi for Soholm Denmark Ceramic Vessel, 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Soholm Pottery vessel by Maria Philippe in the 1960s. Stamped on the base. In excellent condition with no visible signs of wear.
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Collection of Miniature Ceramic Pieces from Höganäs, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wonderful collection of miniature ceramics. These ones are the work of John Andersson, signed ”JA”, and produced at Höganäs in Sweden. There are two vases and one bowl. The sculpture...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Earthenware Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson, Uppsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking earthenware floor vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson, glazed semi-translucent white. Decorative embossed graphic pattern.
The artist Anna-Lisa Thomson is best known for her stonewar...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Brown Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown ceramic vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 23 cm (9.2") high and 13 cm (5.2") in diameter. It´s in excellent condition except from a minor glazing probl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Isak Isaksson Large Blue Ceramic Vase, Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large lovely blue vase with a stunning crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 17.5 cm (7") tall and about 16.5 cm (6.6") wide and it is in excellent con...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
'Sudden Encounter in The Rain', Unique Ceramic Wall Relief, Heini Riitahuhta
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and unique piece by one of the most talented contemporary ceramic artists in Finland, Heini Riitahuhta, known for her distinctive style and vibrant floral patterns adorni...
Category
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Danish Modern Porcelain Vase by Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant and petite porcelain bud vase designed by renowned Danish ceramicist, Bjorn Wiinblad, for Rosenthal studio-line Germany.
Vase itself has a modernist, curvaceous form with Wi...
Category
1970s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Doreen Middelboe for Aluminia/Royal Copenhagen, faience mermaid figure. 1970s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Doreen Middelboe for Aluminia/Royal Copenhagen, faience mermaid figure.
1970s.
First factory quality.
In excellent condition.
Marked.
Measuring: ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Faience
Ingrid Atterberg for Uppsala Ekeby, Large Oval Papyrus Dish in Glazed Stoneware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ingrid Atterberg for Uppsala Ekeby. Large oval Papyrus dish in glazed stoneware. Mid-20th century.
In very good condition.
Measures: 41 x 24.5 cm.
Stamped.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern 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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
'A Hint of Spring' Unique Ceramic Wall Relief, Heini Riitahuhta 2024
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and unique wall relief "A hint of spring" by one of the most talented contemporary ceramic artists in Finland, Heini Riitahuhta, known for her distinctive style and vibra...
Category
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Bowls by Carl-Harry Stålhane Design Huset, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These two pieces of ceramics was made in Sweden 1980s for Design Huset and designed by one of the great ceramic’s designers from Sweden, Carl-Harry Stålhane. Wonderful, crafted bowls with that grace of Swedish midcentury pottery...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Beige Art Deco Vase, Upsala Ekeby Ostergren, Sweden, 1930s, Roman Urn Style
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful beige ceramic vase with handles in shape of a classical roman urn, the vase is designed by Harald Östergren at Upsala Ekeby between 1937-1938. It is 21 cm (8.4") tall and...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ewald Dahlskog, Deep Blue Large Bowl, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large, deep blue bowl designed by Ewald Dahlskog at Bo Fajans in Gefle in 1940s. The bowl is 33.5 x 19.5 cm in diameter and in excellent condition except from a minor stain on the ...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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 Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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 Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
'A Hint of Spring' Unique Ceramic Wall Relief, Heini Riitahuhta 2024
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and unique wall relief "A hint of spring" by one of the most talented contemporary ceramic artists in Finland, Heini Riitahuhta, known for her distinctive style and vibra...
Category
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Danish Modern Large Stoneware Vase by Eva Stæhr-Nielsen Made at "Saxbo" 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Large handmande and unique stoneware vase with incised pattern to exterior with matte beige glaze. Made in the 1960s in chamotte clay by Eva Stæhr-Nielsen for "Saxbo", Copenhagen. Stamped by maker.
Eva Stæhr-Nielsen was one of the most influential Danish modern ceramic artists...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Modern White Ceramic Vase by Gunnar Nylund 1950's
Located in Uccle, BE
This stoneware vase named "Pike Mouth" by Gunnar Nylund (1914-1997) who was one of Sweden’s most famous ceramic designers. He was the creative director of R...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Set of Three Swedish Blue Vases by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set of three Swedish mid century ceramic / stoneware vases in blue / brown hare fur glaze by Berndt Friberg produced by Gustavsberg Sweden, 1970s. All in good original condition...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a beautiful, curvesome form. Glazed oxidized copper green, with a beautiful “Mimosa” pattern.
Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceram...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
2 Ceramic Sculpture, Bertil Lundgren, Rörstrand, Modern, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two ceramic sculptures designed by Bertil Lundgren at Rörstrand in 1970s. The sculptures are in excellent condition and stamped Rörstrand BL. They are all in excellent condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Extensive 94 Piece Arabia Ruska Tea and Coffee Serveware, Finland, 1970s
By Arabia
Located in Dronten, NL
Very rare complete 94 piece matching set of Arabia Ruska stoneware service. Finnish Design, 1970s.
Among others 2 coffee pots, 2 tea pots with matching filters, plates, dishes, cu...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Unique Stoneware Bowl by Conny Walther, Danish Modern, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Large stoneware tray handmade by Danish artist Conny Walther in her own studio in the 1960s. The tray is made of stoneware and glazed with a beautiful glossy glazing in natural color...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Rut Bryk Mother & Children Ceramic Wall Relief "Play, 1957 " Arabia
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stunning wall relief in glazed ceramic designed by Rut Bryk and manufactured by Arabia, in Finland in the 1950s. A beautiful work of art featuring a mother playing with her childre...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
White Vase, Ceramics by Hans Hedberg, Biot, France, Scandinavian Modern
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase designed by Hans Hedberg in his studio in Biot. The vase is 16.5 cm high and in very good condition except from some minor marks and scratches. The vase has a lovely white spe...
Category
1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Ceramic Pieces Rörstrand Sylvia Leuchovius, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This set containing 4 pieces ceramic was designed by Sylvia Leuchovius and produced by Rörstrand. These four pieces are marked as studio ceramic and are well sculptured with a stunni...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Midcentury Lion Figurine by Lisa Larson, 1960s
By Gustavberg
Located in Lejre, DK
Large figurine by Lisa Larson made by Gustavsberg in Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Eva Jancke-Björk - Round, Dark Yellow Vase with relief - Bo Fajans 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A dark yellow vase designed by Eva Jancke-Björk at Bo Fajans in Gefle in the 1940s. The vase is 17 cm high and in excellent condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s-1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A dark vase (black & brown) with a lovely glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 17,5 cm (7") high. It´s in very good condition except from a bit sharp edge at the top, t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Ceramic Blue Bowl Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Vintage Midcentury
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lidded bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand Atelier. It is 7.5 cm (3") high and 9 x 7 cm (3.6" x 2.8") in diameter. It is marked as 2nd quality but I cannot see why be...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Organic ceramic Vase Made withBlue and White Drip Glazed
Located in Rümmingen, BW
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handcrafted ceramic vase with a unique, rustic design. The vase has a ...
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Rare midcentury ceramic 'Japanskan' by Lisa Larson, Gustavsberg, Sweden
By Gustavsberg
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Big stoneware figurine named 'Japanskan' by Lisa Larson, produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, between 1958 and 1973.
Beautiful blue glaze.
Makers mark on bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Art Deco Urn Flambé 1930s - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A ceramic urn designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 22.5 cm (9") high and in excellent condition. It is marked as the photo shows and it is marked as 1st quality, it has some...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Isak Isaksson - Metallic Blue Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A metallic blue / space blue vase with a lovely crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 14.5 cm (5.8") high and about 6.5 cm (2.6") wide and it is in excel...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Unique Stoneware Platter by Birger Kaipiainen for Arabia, Finland, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing, unique stoneware platter by Birger Kaipiainen. Beautiful composition with deep red poppy flowers with seeds in relief in the center and butteflies scattered on the petals.
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Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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