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
Scandinavian Modern Decorative Vide-Poche Bowl by Ludvig Kyhn, 1950s
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Scandinavian Modern Decorative Vide-Poche Bowl by Ludvig Kyhn, 1950s
This elegant Scandinavian Modern decorative vide-poche bowl was designed and handmade by Danish ceramic artist L...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand Miniature Stoneware Vase, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Miniature vase in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in black and dark steel grey shades with some dark copper red strokes...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Blue Miniature Vase & Bowl - Bertil Lundgren - Rörstrand - Mid Century Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Three miniature vases designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vases have lovely pattern. They are between 6.5 - 10.5 cm (2.6 . 4.2") tall. They are all in excellent condition and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
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
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Stig Lindberg Blue Ceramic Vase - Gustavsberg Studio - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A blue stoneware vase with a lovely har fur glaze designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg. The vase is 11 cm high and 11 cm in diameter. It is in excellent condition and marked as o...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
White Black Splash Danish Modern Ceramic Lamp by Karsten Nielsen, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian Modern matte chalk white spherical ceramic table lamp with anthracite black and lilac blue splashed accents and small drops. Designed and handmade by Danish ceramic arti...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Unique Birger Kaipiainen Ceramic Plate in Luster Blues & Red with Beeds, Arabia
Located in Helsinki, FI
Birger Kaipiainen (1915-1988) was the master of decorative ceramics at the Arabia factory in Finland. He was well known for his ornamental dishes that were rich, colourful and with themes from the fantasy world and fairytales, which actually fought against the idealism of the minimalistic movements in 1950s.
Kaipiainen introduced ceramic beads to his art in the 60s' and the surface of the object became more important for Kaipianen´s art.
This beautiful unique ceramic plate...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Beads
Green Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Mid-Century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase with a lovely green glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 14.5 cm (5.8") high and 7 cm (2.8") in diameter. It is in mint condition and marked as 1st qualit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
White Ceramic Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Mid-Century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely white squared vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 15.5 cm (6.2") high and 7.5 cm (3") in diameter at the top. It is in excellent condition except from s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Unique Birger Kaipiainen, Blue Ceramic Sculpture "Three Graces", Rörstrand 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Birger Kaipiainen (1915-1988) was the master of decorative ceramics, known for his ornamental dishes, rich, colourful and with themes from the fantasy world and fairytales, which fought against idealism of minimalism in 1950s. He was inspired by the early Renaissance, Byzantine ornamentation and Orthodox art...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Bowl by Aune Siimes for Arabia, 1940s/1950s
By Arabia
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian modern ceramic bulls eye bowl by Aune Siimes for Arabia in the 1940s/1950s. Beautiful piece of mid-century modern art ceramics. Signed at the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Set of Three "Paper Bag" Stoneware Ceramic Vases by Tapio Wirkkala, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set of three late mid century "paper bag" stoneware vases by Tapio Wirkkala produced by Rosenthal Studio in Germany, 1970s. In good original condition. All signed.
Dimensions: ...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage 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 lovely crystalline glaze in silver designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 30.5 cm (12.2") tall and about 18 cm (7.2") wide and it is in exce...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
1940's Argenta Stoneware Plate by Wilhelm Kåge
Located in New York, NY
1940's Argenta stoneware plate with female siluett decor by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. The now iconic Argenta stoneware collection with its green gl...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Höganäs Keramik Midcentury Scandinavian Ceramic Pottery Bottle Vase, 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design ceramic bottle with cup produced by Höganäs Keramik with stamp under the base, Sweden circa 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish 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
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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Stoneware Bottle / Vase - Annikki Hovisaari - Arabia - Midcentury Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A really large bottle / vasein rustic stoneware in brown & gray color designed by Annikki Hovisaari at Arabia in Finland in the Mid 20th century. It is 42 cm (16.8") high and in exce...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Rare Lion Couple in Glazed Stoneware, 1970's
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Rare lion couple in glazed stoneware. 1970's.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Measures: 16 x 7.5 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Vase in Blue-Glazed Stoneware by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
Swedish mid-century stoneware 'AUQ' vase / pitcher, designed by Gunnar Nylund. Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden, 1950s. Made from blue-glazed stoneware. Inscribed with producer’s mark...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Group of 5 Yellow Ceramic Vases - Rörstrand - Gunnar Nylund - Midcentury Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of six vases designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand in the 1950s. The vases are between 8 - 27.5 cm high and in excellent condition. They are all marked as 1st quality. All v...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Turquoise Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A turquoise vase with a lovely glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 23 cm (9.3") high and 17 x 14 cm (6.8" x 5.6") in diameter. It´s in excellent condition excep...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Ewald Dahlskog – Lovely shaped Turquoise vase - Bo Fajans Sweden 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely turquoise naturally shaped vase designed by Ewald Dahlskog at Bo Fajans, Sweden in the 1930s. The vase is 15 cm (6") high and in excellent condition. It has a lovely glaze.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Stoneware Vase, Brown, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 33 cm high and it is in very good condition except from some scratching marks below (see photo) therefore it is marke...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Large green Danish Stoneware Bowl, Saxbo, Eva Staehr-Nielsen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Unique stoneware bowl with branch-like decor and greenish glazing by Saxbo Pottery, Denmark. Made by Eva Staehr-Nielsen in the 1960s. Signed "E.St.N" and stamped by Saxbo.
The Saxbo Pottery was established in 1930 by Nathalie Krebs, who had previously worked at Bing & Grøndahl. She was trained as a civil engineer...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Eva Stæhr-nielsen for Saxbo, Teapot in Glazed Stoneware, Mid-20th C
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Eva Stæhr-Nielsen for Saxbo. Teapot in glazed stoneware.
Mid-20th century.
Measures: 19.5 x 12 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Mid Century Ceramic Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and large ceramic / stoneware bowl in blue brown glaze by Gunnar Nylund produced by Rörstrand Sweden 1950s. In good condition. Signed "AXK".
Dimensions: H: 15 cm / 6" cm W: 27 ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Large Bowl in Ceramic by Conny Walther, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful large stoneware bowl by Danish artist Conny Walther. Made in 1970s.
Great colour plate in this glaze.
Other mentionable ceramic artists fro...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, 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
Stoneware Egg Sculpture White & Turquoise Glaze by Hans Hedberg Mid-Century
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
An 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 very good condition except fro...
Category
1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Modern Unique Ceramic Pieces Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These pieces of ceramics were made in Sweden 1950s for Rörstrand and designed by one of the great ceramic’s designers from Sweden, Carl-Harry Stålhane. There is a stunning nice light green color with unique cracked brown glaze. Even though so unique in its design it still gives that grace of Swedish midcentury...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Lovely Blue Ceramic Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg 1958
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely blue vase designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 16.5 cm high with a lovely harfur glase. It ´s marked as on picture and was made in 1958. It is...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish 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
Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand 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 Art Nouveau Vase from Upsala Ekeby, Sweden with Floral decor.
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase with a Floral Art Nouveau decor designed at Upsala Ekeby in the early 20th century. The vase is 25 cm high and in very good condition except from some scratches.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Green & Black Art Deco Vase, Upsala Ekeby Ostergren, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful black and green ceramic vase with yellow handles in a classic Art Deco shape, the vase is designed at Upsala Ekeby between 1932-1938. It is 16 cm (6.4") tall and about 14...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Francesca Mascitti-Lindh Ceramic Dish, Turquoise, Blue & Green, Arabia 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A truly beautiful and one of a kind piece designed by the Finnish Italian Francesca Mascitti-Lindh. The dish is in vibrant turquoise and blue with a stunning green brown colour on th...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Olive Green / Grey Ceramic Vase, Pia Rönndahl Rörstrand, Scandinavian Modern
By Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely olive-green / gray vase designed by Pia Rönndahl at Rörstrand in the 1980s. The vase is 17.5 cm high and in excellent condition except from some minor marks. It is marked as...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Lovely Blue Ceramic Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A blue vase designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 12 cm tall and about 9 cm in diameter. It has a beautiful blue glaze, it is marked as on picture and w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Stunning Turquoise Francesca Mascitti-Lindh Stoneware Wall Dish, Arabia 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A truly beautiful and one of a kind piece designed by the Finnish Italian Francesca Mascitti-Lindh. The dish has green, blue and turquoise tones that remind us of the Mediteranian an...
Category
1970s Finnish 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
Vase Porcelain "Sevilla" - Blue & White - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase in the serie "Sevilla" designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 14 cm (5,6") tall and in excellent condition.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the top n...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand Miniature Stoneware Vase, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Miniature vase in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in black and dark steel grey shades with some dark copper red strokes...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Eva Stæhr-nielsen for Saxbo, Glazed Stoneware Teapot with Wicker Handle
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Eva Stæhr-Nielsen for Saxbo. Glazed stoneware teapot with wicker handle. Beautiful glaze in red-brown shades. Mid-20th century.
Measures: 16.5 x 15 cm (incl. handle).
In excellent ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Dark Green Floor Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large floor vase with a lovely dark-green glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 46 cm (18.4") tall. It is marked as 2nd quality because of some white mark...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Norwegian King OLAV V Commemorative Plate
Located in Skien, NO
Vintage wall-hanging plate / commemorative plate from 1972 featuring a portrait of Norwegian King OLAV V ( 1903-1991) in the center.
Produced by Figgjo Flint & Stanvanger Flint Faie...
Category
1970s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Bjorn Wiinblad, Ceramic Art Tray
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Bjorn Wiinblad oblong dish of blue-green glazed pottery, decorated with floral and geometric patterns and gold details.
Signed on the underside.
Category
1960s Danish 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
Ceramic Vase - Bonnie Rehnqvist - Törngrens Keramik
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning ceramic vase designed by Bonnie Rehnqvist at Törngrens Krukmakeri in Falkenberg, Sweden. The vase is 25.5 cm (10.2") tall and about 24 cm (9.6") in diameter. The vase is i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Faience Dish with leafs - Stig Lindberg - Gustavsberg Studio - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely dish in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg Studio, it´s 25.5 x 19,5 cm (10.2" x 7.8"). It´s in excellent condition. It is marked with the Stig Lindberg charact...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Faience
Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand 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
Group of 7 Brown Ceramic Vases, Rörstrand - Gunnar Nylund & Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of seven vases and bowls by Carl-Harry Stålhane, two bowls at Rörstrand and one vase by Gunnar Nylund in the 1950s and 1960s. The vases are between 6.5 - 25.5 cm high and in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Brown Stoneware Vase by Swedish Ceramist Claes Thell, 1977
By Claes Thell
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Claes Thell, in the artist's studio, Höganäs, Sweden, 1977.
Excellent condition. Signed Thell '77.
Claes Thell is a Swedish ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Brown Rubus, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown stoneware vase in the Rubus-serie designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it is 16 cm (6.4") high. It is in mint condition.
Gunnar Nylund was born in Paris 1904 with parents...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Large Art Deco Arne Bang Handmade Stoneware Bowl "Model 122" Own Studio, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in Odense, DK
Fluted stoneware bowl with beautiful grey-greenish glaze made by Danish artist Arne Bang at his own studio in Copenhagen the 1930s. Signed with monogram "AB" and model no. "122".
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
'Endive' Vase by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg 1956
Located in Farsta, SE
'Endive' Vase by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg 1956
Heigth: 31 cm/12.2 inch
Diamter: 6 cm/2.3 inch
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
1950s Marianne Starck Triangular Black White Handmade Bowl, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sculptural and graphically stunning Scandinavian midcentury modern warm anthracite black and white decorative centerpiece bowl. Hand-carved organic animalistic relief pattern of styl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Vase in Stoneware, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsbergs Studio
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsbergs Studio in Stockholm, it is 11 cm (4,4") in diameter and 9,5 cm (3,8") high. It has a black/purple color and It has a smaller mark in ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful stoneware bowl by Gunnar Nylund, in an oval boat shape with an undulating edge. Large size. Purple and blue glaze with nuances of brown.
Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceramicists and designers of the Swedish mid-century period. He was Rörstrand’s creative leader from 1931 until 1949 and as such propelled the artistic work at the factory and served as mentor to younger artists, among them Carl-Harry Stålhane and Hertha Bengtsson.
Nylund was a dedicated functionalist, who brought ideas of democratizing stoneware and creating beautiful, qualitative and affordable everyday items for the people to Rörstand in the mid-1920s. The factory had at the time lost its former leading market position, but Nylund’s efforts gave it a great reboot. He designed ceramic kitchenware...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Rare Stoneware Figure, Girl with Flowers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Rare stoneware figure. Girl with flowers.
Measures: 22.5 cm x 12 cm.
In perfect condition.
Signed.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Swedish Mid Century Ceramic "ARO" Bowls by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Swedish mid century ceramic / stoneware "ARO" bowls in blue and brown glaze by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s.
In good matching and original condition and si...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Miniature Brown Ceramic Bowl, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg - 1977
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown bowl designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the bowl is 4 cm tall and about 6.8 cm in diameter. It is in excellent condition and is marked as on picture and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Isak Isaksson Brown Ceramic Vase, silver Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown vase with a lovely crystalline glaze in silver designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 17.5 cm (7") high and about 8.5 cm (3.4") wide and it is in excellent conditio...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Sculpture by Ole Bjørn Krüger, Own Studio, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Impressive large abstract sculpture by Danish artist Ole Bjørn Krüger (1922-2007) made in the 1960s in his own workshop. Made from white glazed stoneware ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Blue Ceramic Bowl Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Vintage Midcentury
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely blue bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 19 x 13.5 cm in diameter. It is in excellent condition except from some minor marks on the inside. The bowl is marked as 1st quality.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the top names when it comes to Mid century Scandinavian...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Earthy Table Lamp Rörstrand Olle Alberius Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Large earthy toned glazed stoneware table lamp by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1970s.
Signed on the base. The color of the glaze is wonderful and gives a natural earthy look....
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Mid Century Ceramic "ARO" Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish mid century ceramic / stoneware "ARO" bowl in blue brown glaze by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s. In good original condition and signed by the artist.
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Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Faience Dish - Stig Lindberg - Gustavsberg Studio - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large dish in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg Studio, it´s 30 x 19,5 cm (12" x 7.8"). It´s in excellent condition except from a minor un-glazed spot from the produ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Faience
Aahlens, Lisa Larsson Ceramic Dog "Vov"
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Aahlens, Lisa Larsson ceramic dog "Vov".
Lisa Larson is a Swedish ceramic designer who started in Gustavsberg Porcelain Factory in 1953.
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
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.