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
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
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
Gösta Grähs for Rörstrand, Young Wild Boar, Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gösta Grähs for Rörstrand, young wild boar, ceramics.
The glaze in brown shades.
Measures: 8 cm. x 7.5 cm.
Perfect condition, 1st. factory quality.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Large Mid Century Ceramic "Rubus" Dish Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and large dish / plate in the "Rubus" serie by Gunnar Nylund produced for Rörstrand, Sweden in the 1950s. In great vintage and original condition with minimal signs of use and a...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage 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
Collection of 6 Ceramic Vases and One Platter Upsala Ekeby Nevada 1962
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful midcentury vases and platter produced by Upsala Ekeby Sweden designed by Ingrid Atterberg 1962. The relief pattern gives life and structure to the yellow / brown glaze.
...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Ceramic Bowl on a Foot Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Vintage Mid Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely mid-century bowl in ceramics with a glaze in a purple, brown, blue-toned glaze from Rörstrand, Sweden, designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane. The bowl is marked as 2nd quality and...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Hilkka-Liisa Ahola for Arabia, Bowl in Glazed Ceramics, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hilkka-Liisa Ahola (1920-2009) for Arabia.
Bowl in glazed ceramics with hand-painted flowers. Finnish design, 1960s.
Measures: 14 x 5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Signed.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Raija Tuumi Large Ceramic Platter for Arabia Finland
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful and large stoneware charger designed, thrown, and glazed by acclaimed Finnish ceramic artist, Raija Tuumi for Arabia Finland. This piece has a rustic mottled dark brown gla...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Group of 4 Blue Vases, Rörstrand Carl-Harry Stålhane, Mid-Century Vintage
By Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of three vases and a bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vases are 31 cm, 20.5 cm and 17 cm high and the bowl is 11 x 7 cm and in excellent condition. They...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Arne Bang for Royal Copenhagen, Ribbed "Model 198" Ceramic Stoneware Bowl, 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Arne Bang for Royal Copenhagen, Ribbed "Model 198" ceramic stoneware bowl, 1940s.
Please note : the "free shipping option" and/or "subsidised shipping option" if stated in the shi...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Faience
Carl-Harry Stålhane Stoneware Ceramic Midcentury Bowl Unique Piece, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and unique large stoneware bowl by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand produced in Sweden in the 1950s. Beautiful handmade decor and the bowl is in g...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Saxbo Miniature Bowl in Glazed Ceramics, Mid-20th C.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Saxbo miniature bowl in glazed ceramics.
Beautiful glaze in brown shades.
Mid-20th century.
Measures: 9.5 x 2.8 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Enköping and Munk Keramik Among Others. Collection of 11 Miniature Vases
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Enköping and Munk Keramik among others.
Swedish ceramics. Collection of 11 miniature vases in glazed ceramics. 1970's.
In very good condition.
Sta...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund Blue Brown Mid Century Ceramic Vases for Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set of nine blue brown ceramics by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden produced in the 1950s. In good vintage and original condition with minimal si...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund "Rubus" Mid Century Ceramic Vase for Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century ceramic vase in the "Rubus" serie by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden produced in the 1950s. In good vintage and original condition with minor signs from age and ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Fibula Table Lamp in Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl Harry Stålhane (1920-1990) for Rörstrand. Fibula table lamp in glazed ceramics. 1960s.
Measures: 20 x 9.5 cm (ex socket).
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
1st factory quality.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Octagonal Blue Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Mid Century Vintage 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A octagonal vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the mid century with a perfect blue glaze, the vase is 19.5 cm high and marked as 2nd quality. It is marked as 2nd qu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand / Rørstrand. Bowl in Glazed Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand / Rørstrand.
Bowl in glazed ceramics. Glaze in light brown and green shades.
In perfect condition.
1st factory quality.
Measures: 14 x 12 x 7 cm.
Si...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Black Drip-Shaped Ceramic Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A black 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 1s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Five Large Coq Mugs in Glazed Stoneware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg.
Five large Coq mugs in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in brown shades.
Swedish design, 1960s.
Measures: 11.5 x 9.5 cm.
In excellent condition....
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Eva Stæhr-Nielsen for Saxbo, Miniature Bowl in Glazed Stoneware, Mid-20th C
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Eva Stæhr-Nielsen for Saxbo. Miniature bowl in glazed stoneware.
Beautiful glaze in brown shades. Mid-20th century.
Measures: 7.5 x 2.5 cm.
Stamped.
In excellent condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Swedish Bowl by Carl Harry Stalhane and Maker Rorstrand
Located in London, GB
Swedish ceramic artist Carl-Harry Stålhane (1920- 1990) played a major role in popularizing Swedish pottery during the 20th century, working for more than three decades at Rörstrand, one of the oldest ceramics manufacturers in Europe. During his long tenure at Rörstrand, Stålhane was responsible for small-batch studio pieces, mass-produced tableware , and all manner of decorative accessories .
Born in 1920 in Mariestad, Sweden, Stålhane began working at Rörstrand in 1939 as a decorative painter, assisting Danish-Finnish ceramic artist, designer, and sculptor Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997). During this time, Stålhane decorated various ceramic pieces, most notably Nylund’s Flambé range (1939s), quickly establishing himself as a talented ceramic artist. Inspired by the desire for new products during the postwar economic boom, Stålhane went from being a talented decorator to an exceptional ceramic artist.
In 1943, Stålhane caught the eye of Swedish artist Isaac Grünewald (1889-1946), who was visiting Rörstrand. Grünewald was so impressed with Stålhane’s work that he took him on as a student, and from 1943 to 1946, Stålhane studied art at Grünewald's Art School in Stockholm. Subsequently from 1947 until 1948, he studied sculpture at Académie Colarossi in Paris.
During the 1950s, Stålhane’s work appeared in several solo exhibitions in Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States. His Blanca Tableware range (c. 1955) won numerous international prizes and was in high-demand. In 1958, Stålhane succeeded Nylund as Artistic Director and Chief Designer at Rörstrand.
In 1960, Stålhane unveiled a new collection at Stockholm’s Galerie Blanche. Featuring dark stoneware pieces made from local clays, this collection represented a bold departure from the soft, restrained shapes of the 1950s. It has since been praised for its precient aesthetic that would influence the look of ceramics for more than a decade.
From 1963 until 1971, Stålhane taught ceramics at the Art Industrial School in Gothenburg. For a short time, he also was the Design Director at the Swedish factory Upsala Ekeby, which in addition to porcelain, produced tile, brick, and glass.
Stålhane eventually left Rörstrand in 1973 in order to establish his own ceramic company, Designhuset, in Lidköping, where he further experimented with local clays and minerals. Stålhane continued to work until his death in 1990. Today, Designhuset is a school for ceramists and model-makers.
Over the course of his career, Stålhane created several public works for The Commerce Trust Company in Kansas City, Missouri, and for Volvo in Gothenburg, Sweden. His work is represented at several international museums, including Stockholm’s Nationalmuseum and New York’s MoMA.
Rörstrand is the second oldest brand of ceramics in Europe and can be found in homes all across Sweden and Europe. Rörstrand’s long legacy includes some of Europe’s most iconic ceramics collections including Swedish Grace, Mon Amie, Ostindia, Filippa...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Ceramic, Stoneware Bowl Various Blue Colors by Danish Artist Ole Victor, 2021
By Axel Salto, Gertrud Vasegaard
Located in Odense, DK
Ceramic bowl with glaze in various blue colors, made by Danish artist Ole Victor, 2021.
Ole Victor is a Danish artist who attended Art Academy between 1975 and 1980. He creates ar...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Black Stoneware Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Mid century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A unique vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 12,5 cm high and in mint condition. It´s a unique vase as you can see on the signature.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is one ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Large and Rare Wall Decoration, Figures
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Large and rare wall decoration.
Figures stand on hands. 1960's.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Measures: 43 x 12 cm.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund "AXK" Mid Century Ceramic Bowl by Rörstrand in Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare ad beautiful bowl by Gunnar Nylund in a black dark brown glaze for Rörstrand produced in the 1950s. In good vintage condition with small signs from age and use. Signed "AXK".
...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage 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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Black & Brown Bowl - Mid century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
Midcentury Swedish bowl from Rörstrand, designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane. It is 15.5 cm in diameter and is in excellent condition and marked as 1st quality.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is o...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Early Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Flamestone Salt and Pepper Shakers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish 'Flamestone' earthenware salt and pepper shakers by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk designs, circa 1958-1964. Features the Flamestone signature slate glaze with striated pattern ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain, Stoneware
Eva Stæhr-Nielsen for Saxbo, Pitcher in Glazed Stoneware, Mid-20th C.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Eva Stæhr-Nielsen for Saxbo. Pitcher in glazed stoneware.
Beautiful glaze in brown shades. Model number 64.
Mid 20th century.
Measures: 19 x 13 cm.
Stamped.
In excellent condi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Large Ceramic, Stoneware Vase in Bronze Glaze by Danish Artist Ole Victor, 2020
Located in Odense, DK
Large ceramic vase by Danish artist Ole Victor, 2020. Stoneware in bronze glaze.
Ole Victor is a Danish artist who attended Art Academy between 1975 and 1980. He creates artworks an...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Michael Andersen, Denmark, Large Wall Plaque in Glazed Ceramics with a Couple
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Michael Andersen, Denmark. Large wall plaque in glazed ceramics with a young couple. Beautiful crackled glaze, 1950s.
Measures: 43 x 14.5 cm.
In ve...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Dark 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 mint condition and marked as 1st qua...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
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
Dansk Design Coffee Pot by Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful tall ceramic coffee pot designed by Quistgaard for Dansk circa 1950s, in great condition no chips or cracks.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Miniature Vase, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Berndt Friberg (1899-1981) for Gustavsberg Studio.
Miniature vase in glazed ceramics. Beautiful glaze in shades of purple and turquoise. 1970s.
Measures: 8.8 x 3.5 cm.
In excellent ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Bowl in Glazed Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) for Rörstrand. Bowl in glazed ceramics.
Beautiful glaze in brown shades. Mid-20th century.
Measures: 10.5 x 5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Signed.
1st ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Gabi Citron-Tengborg, Own Workshop, Lund, Unique Wall Plaque, Fish
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gabi Citron-Tengborg. Own workshop, Lund.
Unique wall plaque in glazed stoneware shaped like a fish. 1960s.
Measures: 20 x 14 cm.
In excellent conditio...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Jeanne Grut for Aluminia, Colossal Sculpture in Glazed Ceramics, Musk Ox Calf
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jeanne Grut for Aluminia. Colossal sculpture in glazed ceramics. Musk ox calf. 1950s.
Measures: 41 x 19 cm.
Height: 34 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg, Unique Stim Fish in Glazed Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sven Wejsfelt (1930-2009) for Gustavsberg. Unique Stim fish in glazed ceramics. Perch. 1980s.
Measures: 15 x 8 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Valdemar Petersen for Bing & Grøndahl Scandinavian Ceramic Vases Set, 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Mid-Century Modern design cscandinavian ceramic pottery vases set designed by Valdemar Petersen for Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark 1960 c.a.
Measurement...
Category
1860s Danish Antique Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Organic Modern Large Stoneware Floor Sculpture by Ole Bjørn Krüger, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning handmade brutalism stoneware floor sculpture by Danish artist Ole Bjørn Krüger (1922-2007). Made in his own workshop in the 1960s. Organic shape and nice contrasts between t...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Karl Erik Iwar for Nittsjö, Horse in Glazed Stoneware, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Karl Erik Iwar (1920-2006) for Nittsjö. Horse in glazed stoneware. 1960s.
Measures: 20 x 17 cm.
In excellent condition.
Signed.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Black Vase in Stoneware, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsbergs Studio, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A black vase designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsbergs Studio in the late 1950s. It is 11.5 cm high and in mint condition.
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Large Bowl by Ole Bjørn Krüger, Own Studio, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Large unique stoneware table bowl handmade by Danish artist Ole Bjørn Krüger (1922-2007). Made in the 1960s in his own workshop. Glazed stoneware with bea...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Stig Lindberg Tray Model Domino Produced by Gustavsberg in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceramic tray model Domino designed by Stig Lindberg. Produced by Gustavsberg in Sweden.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Jais Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen, Ceramic Vase in Oxblood Glaze, 1930s
Located in Milan, IT
Jais Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen, ceramic vase in oxblood glaze portraying two Evangelical figures, 1930s.
This piece is a great example of Classical Scandinavian and Mid-Century D...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Plate by Mogens Andersen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mogens Andersen 1916-2003
A unique circular porcelain plate / dish made from ceramic and features an abstract blue-black paint-job.
Signed and dated Mogens Andersen 4 · I · 66
B...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Klase Jr. for Höganäs, Unique Bird in Glazed Stoneware, Dated 1981
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Klase Jr. for Höganäs. Unique bird in glazed stoneware. Dated 1981.
Measures: 13.5 x 11 cm.
In excellent condition.
Signed and dated.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
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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Vintage Stoneware Mug
Vintage Stoneware Mugs
Compagnie Des Indes
Lettuce Leaf
Vintage Ceramic Cooking Pots
Retro White Ironstone
Royal Doulton Arts And Crafts
Stoneware Limoges
Ashworth China
Blue Dragon Pot
Japanese Stoneware Plate
Mason Water Lily Pattern