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
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; 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.
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Color: Black
Pottery Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pottery vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand.
"Eterna" with decoration in relief.
Measures: 21 cm.
In very good condition.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Mid-century Vase 1950s Sweden
Located in Farsta, SE
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Midcentury Vase 1950s Sweden
The mid-century vase from the 1950s by Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden, features an alluring blue glaze, add...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Set of Ceramics by Liisa Hallamaa for Arabia Finland, 1960/1970s
By Liisa Hallamaa, Arabia
Located in Helsinki, FI
Set of ceramics by Liisa Hallamaa for Arabia from the 1960/1970s. The set includes three vases, two bowls and two little candleholders. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear consistent with age and use. The ceramics are sold as a set.
!! All measurements are available by request !!
Liisa Kaarina Hallamaa was a Finnish ceramist.
Hallamaa graduated from the ceramics department of the Central School of Art and Industry in 1949. She started working at Arabia as early as 1945 and worked as an artist in its art department from 1957 to 1971. Her work was characterised by large vases and vases. The materials used were chamotte and stoneware. He also worked as an assistant to Aune Siimes...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
1920s Danish 23 cm Ceramic Vase with Bronze Colored Mouth by Herman Kähler
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the 1920s Danish 23 cm high ceramic vase with a bronze colored mouth by Herman Kähler.
It comes with a baluster shaped body. It has a glossy surface, a beautiful cow horn g...
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1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Arne Bang for Royal Copenhagen, Ribbed Ceramic Bowl, 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Arne Bang for Royal Copenhagen, ribbed ceramic bowl, 1940s.
An extraordinary example of Arne Bang's aesthetics, this ribbed stoneware bowl is the echelon of the Danish designer's wo...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Small Brown ceramic bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A small miniature bowl with a lovely brown har fur glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it is 7 cm (2.8") in diameter and 5.5 cm (2.2") high. It is in excellent condit...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Big Vase 1950s Sweden
Located in Farsta, SE
Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) was a renowned Swedish ceramic artist and designer known for his significant contributions to the field of ceramic art and pottery. He was a prominent figur...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
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
Green Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A green vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 10 cm (4") high. It´s marked as 1st quality and is in excellent condition.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the top nam...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
1920s Mint Condition Danish 20 cm Ceramic Vase by Herman Kähler
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the 1920s Danish 20 cm high ceramic vase in mint condition by Herman Kähler.
It comes with a baluster shaped body. It has a glossy surface, a beautiful cow horn glazed patt...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Amazing Yellow, ceramic Floor Pot / Jug - Italy
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely yellow and dark green jug in ceramic from Italy. It is 48 cm (19.2") high and in excellent condition except from a chip near the base. Marked below as on photo.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Black Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand Atelier - Mid 20th Century Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A black vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand Atelier, it´s 16 cm (6.4") high. It´s marked as 1st quality and is in excellent condition except from some minor scratches. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Stig Lindberg Unique Tray in black Glaze Tenmoku Made by Hand Sweden 1973
Located in Forest, BE
Black glazed vase by Swedish master ceramicist Stig Lindberg. From light brown on the edges to dark black. It is the Japanese tenmoku glaze also used by the ancient Chinese. Elegant ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
1920s Danish 35 cm Fundamental Ceramic Vase by Herman Kähler
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the 1920s Danish 35 cm high ceramic vase with a Ø of 20 cm by Herman Kähler.
This vase comes with a high, baluster shaped body, glossy surface and green and brown colors on...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Brown Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rorstrand - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 17 cm (6.8") high and in very good condition except from a small chip below the glaze on the top why it is mark...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
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 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 Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Round Black Bowl - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand - Mid-20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A black bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the bowl is 9 cm (3.6") high and 12,5 cm (5") in diameter. It has a lovely glaze, it´s in excellent condition and marked as 1st ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
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 Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
2 Stoneware Owls - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two rare owl sculptures in stoneware designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. They are 8.5 cm (3.4") high. They are in good condition except from some marks from the production ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Green Glazed Vintage Ceramic Tea Pot Mod 323 by Upsala-Ekeby, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely matt green glazed colored tea pot by Upsala Ekeby in 1930s Sweden. Round delicate ball shaped design with a yellow half circled handle and spout. Good vintage condition and pe...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stig Lindberg Set of 4 Unique Ceramics in Brown Glazed Made by Hand Sweden 60s
Located in Forest, BE
Set of 3 brown glazed plates by Swedish master Stig Lindberg in various size and shapes. From light brown to dark brown. Unique pieces made by hand and signed by the artist.
Stig ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Lovely Yellow & Blue Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase with a lovely blue & yellow glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 28 cm (11.2") high and in excellent condition. The vase is marked as 2nd quality.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Round Green Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand Atelier - Mid-20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A round, green ceramic bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 13,5 cm (5.4") in diameter and 6 cm (2.4") high. It is in excellent condition and 2nd quality.
...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Round Brown & Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand Atelier - Mid-20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A round, brown / gray stoneware bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 13 cm (5.2") in diameter and 6 cm (2.4") high. It is in excellent condition and 2nd qua...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Brown Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid-20th Century 1966
Located in Stockholm, SE
A round unique brown bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 19 cm (7.8") in diameter. It is in excellent condition. This bowl was produced by Carl-Harry Stålh...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Unique Green Stoneware Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, 1961
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely Green, unique vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 21 cm high and was made in 1961.It is in excellent condition except from some minor scratches on...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Group of 5 Black Vases Ceramics, Rörstrand Carl-Harry Stålhane, Midcentury
By Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of five black vases designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vases are between 10 - 34 cm high and in excellent condition except from some minor marks and scratches....
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Deep Green Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A deep green vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 22 cm (8.8") high and in excellent condition. The vase is marked as 2nd quality.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Lovely Brown Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase with a lovely brown glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 28,5 cm (11.4") high and in excellent condition. The vase is marked as 2nd quality.
Carl-...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Black Large Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large black vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 34 cm (13.6") high and in excellent condition except from some minor scra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Lidded Brown Ceramic Bowl - Hertha Bengtson - Rörstrand - Late 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lidded bowl designed by Hertha Bengtson at Rörstrand. It is 6 cm (2.4") high and 10 cm (4") in diameter. It is marked as 2nd quality but I cannot see why because it is in excellent...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Earthenware jar by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking, oversized earthenware jar by Anna-Lisa Thomson. Plump form with an embossed floral motif. Glased deep green with a lighter hue on the lid.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Penguin by Gunnar Nylund
Located in Berlin, BE
The Scandinavian ceramic designer Gunnar Nylund, best known for his role as the artistic director of Rörstrand, became famous for his various stoneware animal sculptures.
Category
1950s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg 'Terma' Teapot
Located in Springfield, OR
Stig Lindberg designed teapot for Gustavsberg, Sweden, circa 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Rattan
Pair of Unique Sculptural Stoneware Vases by Bente Hansen, Denmark, 1970s
By Bente Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Pair of wonderful stoneware vessels handmade by Danish ceramics artist Bente Hansen at her own studio in the 1970s. These examples are from the very early beginning of Bente Hansens ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund Ceramic Bowls Model Caolina by Rörstrand in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 3 ceramic bowls model Caolina designed by Gunnar Nylund. Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Black & Brown Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand Atelier, Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A black & brown vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand atelier, It is 21 cm (8.4") high and about 14.5x12 cm (5.8"x4.8") in diameter. It is in excellent condition. It is m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Pair of Ceramic Vases/Bottles Carl-Harry Stålhane Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These pieces of ceramic bottles were made in Sweden 1980s for Design Huset and designed by one of the great ceramic’s designers from Sweden, Carl-Harry Stålhane. There is a stunning nice colored 1980s look and still that grace of Swedish midcentury pottery...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Brutalist Sculpture by Ole Bjørn Krüger, Own Studio, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Unique large floor sculpture by Danish artist Ole Bjørn Krüger (1922-2007) made in the 1960s in his own workshop. Abstract stalagmite columns hand scu...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Large, Black Unique Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely black and brown vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 21 cm (8.4") high and it´s in mint condition. This vase is a unique one and was designed by Carl-Harr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Two Danish Organic Modern Ceramic Vases, Würtz, 1980s
By Aage Würtz
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of two Danish modernist vases with soft, organic shapes and muted colors designed by acclaimed ceramic artist Aage Würtz in the 1980s. The father-son duo KH Würtz is one of Denma...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware, Pottery, Ceramic
1935 Oxblood Red Vase by Ceramicist Carl Halier for Royal Copenhagen
Located in København K, 84
Chubby beautiful oxblood red stoneware vase by pioneering ceramicist Carl Halier (1873-1948) for Royal Copenhagen in 1935, Denmark.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund "ARO" Ceramic Stoneware Bowl Dark Glaze Brown for Rörstrand, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and rare bowl by Gunnar Nylund in a dark glaze with hues of black, navy, brown. Rörstrand produced in the 1950s. In good vintage condition showing small signs from age and ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Brown Miniature Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown miniature vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it is 3.5 cm (1.4") high and in very good condition, marked as 1st quality.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Blue Ceramic Bowl Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Vintage Midcentury
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely unique blue bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 11.5 cm (4.6") in diameter. It is in excellent condition except fr...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Brown Ceramic Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely, brown vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 24 cm (9.6) high and 6 cm (2.4") in diameter. It´s in mint condition and marked as 1st quality.
Gunnar Nylund wa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish 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
Vintage Leaf Shaped Serving Dish Faience, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsbergs Studio
Located in Stockholm, SE
A serving dish in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsbergs Studio in Stockholm, it is 31.5 x 10.5 cm (12.6" x 4.2") in diameter. It´s in excellent condition.
In 1942, Gu...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Black Vase with Lovely Glaze Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A black vase with some minor brown color at the bottom designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, It is 21 cm (8.4") high and in really good condition except from some minor scrat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Black & White Serving Dish Domino, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely serving dish of model Domino designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg. It is 20 x 20 cm and in excellent condition. It is marked below with the Gustavsberg stamp.
The Do...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Blue & Brown Vase Lovely Glaze Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A black vase with some minor red color designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, It is 18 cm (7.2") high and in mint condition. It is marked as 2nd quality.
Carl-Harry Stålha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Gunnar Nylund Stoneware Antilope Sculpture Rörstrand ca 1955
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Gunnar Nylund, Stoneware Sculpture of an Antilope, Rörstrand, Sweden, circa 1955
Description
A large stoneware sculpture of an Antilope, finished in matte reddish brown and dark brown glazes on a satin-gloss black lacquered wooden base, made in a limited edition of 200 pieces.
Gunnar Nyland was particular known for his animal figures with beautiful experimental glazes. The larger examples of exotic animals - like this antilope - are especially sought after.
This sculpture was designed by Gunnar Nylund and executed by the Swedish ceramics factory Rörstrand in the 1950's. It is fully signed underneath: R (Rörstrand) Sweden with 3 crowns (after 1951 Rörstrand changed to the international spelling Sweden), GN (Gunnar Nylund) and 83/200. As it lacks the post 1960 VDN markings, this piece can be dated between 1951 and 1960.
Artist
Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) was a Swedish artist, ceramist and sculptor most known for his work for the Swedish ceramic manufacturer Rörstrand.
He was born in Paris to a Danish mother...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Pair of Dark Green Knud Basse Thorn Vases Produced by Michael Andersen, Denmark
By Knud Basse
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of thorn vases in dark green glaze designed by Knud Basse and produced by Michael Andersen, Denmark. Both vases are in good vintage condition with small signs from use and signed / marked at the bottom.
We have a light green vase...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Anna Lisa Thomson Upsala Ekeby Large Spectra Ceramic Fish Dish Sweden
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Magnificent dish by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby Sweden from the 1960s.
The dish is in sandstone, the fish enamelled which gives a very nice contrast.
The overseas blue tone...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Black Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Mid-Century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase with a lovely black glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 9 cm (3.6") high and 6 cm (2.4") in diameter. It is in mint condition and marked as 1st quality. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Group of 8 Miniature Vases, Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane Mid-Century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of eight vases most of them with the characteristic harfur glaze in different colors. They are between 7.5 - 4 cm high. All of them are designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rör...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Gunnar Nylund Mid-Century Ceramic Jar Pitcher for Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare ceramic mid century pitcher vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Studio in Sweden produced in the 1950s. In good vintage condition with minimal signs from age and use.
Dimensi...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern ceramics for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern ceramics for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage ceramics created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, pottery and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern ceramics made in a specific country, there are Europe, Denmark, and Scandinavia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original ceramics, popular names associated with this style include Axel Salto, Helge Christoffersen, and Lorenz Hutschenreuther. 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 ceramics differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $475 and tops out at $4,500 while the average work can sell for $2,250.
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