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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 

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

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
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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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...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp by Gefle, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceramic table lamp produced by Gefle, Sweden, 1940s. Very good condition.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Mid Century Large Bowl in Ceramic by Hanne Schneider, 1988
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful large stoneware bowl by Danish artist Hanne Schneider, 1988. Great colour plate in this glaze. Other mentionable ceramic artists from Denmark: Arne Bang, Axel Salto, Co...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Isak Isaksson Ceramic Vase - Purple Matte Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A purple vase with a stunning matte crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 11 cm (4.4") tall and about 11 cm (4.4") wide and it is in excellent condition....
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Ceramic art piece by Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Art piece by Norwegian ceramic artist Johanne Birkeland. Birkeland works under the artist name Jossolini. All her pieces are unique, and are built...
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2010s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Scandinavian Modern Asymmetric Hand Built Bowl by Artist Bengt, Berglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern hand built bowl by artist Bengt, Berglund. The asymmetric form are typical for Bengt Berglunds design series with organic shapes produced at Gustavsberg Studio be...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

Berndt Friberg Studio Ceramic Vase, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unique, handmade, 1963. Stamped. Produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden. Fantastic glaze in yellow/green tones. Measures: Height 20 cm
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

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...
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1970s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Faience

Glazed Ceramic Wall Plaque with Puppeteer, Sweden 1960s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Wall-mounted glazed ceramic plaque featuring a figurative composition of a puppeteer and his marionette, crafted in a vitrified enamel with crackled effects and a geometric style roo...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

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...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Blue Ceramic Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A blue vase with a lovely glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 24,5 cm (9.8) high. It´s in excellent condition except from some minor marks in the glaze and marked as 1...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

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...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

2 Miniature Ceramic Vessles / Vases - Höganäs Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
2 miniature ceramic vessles designed at Höganäs in Sweden probably in the 1960s. They are 6.5 cm tall and in excellent condition, signed as on photos.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

Dove Blue Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A dove blue vase with a lovely glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 25 cm (10") high and 8.5 cm (3.4") in diameter. It´s in excellent condition and marked as 1st...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

Olive Green / Grey Ceramic Vase, Pia Rönndahl Rörstrand, Scandinavian Modern
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...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Stunning Green Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase with a stunning green glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand of model Granola, the vase is 14 cm (5.6") high and 9 cm (3.6") in diameter. It is in excellent condition an...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Miniature Dark Blue Bowl - Gunnar Nylund - 1940-1950s - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A miniature bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the bowl is 4,5 cm (1.8") high and 8 cm (3,2") in diameter. It is in mint condition except from a minor mark in the glaze fr...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

Swedish pitcher / vase
Located in Malibu, CA
Unique blue glazed pitcher / vase with decorative details. Marked 261/26 at bottom. Sweden, Mid 20th Century.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

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...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Green / Gray Ceramic Vase Berndt Friberg Gustavsberg Midcentury Vintage, 1967
Located in Stockholm, SE
A steelgreen / gray vase designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 10 cm (4") high. It has a beautiful har fur glaze and vase produced in 1967, it is marked...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Sculpture Ceramic Fish - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely fish sculpture in ceramic designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 16.5 cm (6.6") high. It is in excellent condition except from some chips on the fish mouth. Gunnar ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

Extensive 94 Piece Arabia Ruska Tea and Coffee Serveware, Finland, 1970s
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...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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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...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

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...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Rare Stoneware Figure, Girl with Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Rare stoneware figure. Girl with flowers. Measures: 22.5 cm x 12 cm. In perfect condition. Signed.
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Eva Stæhr-nielsen for Saxbo, Teapot in Glazed Stoneware, Mid-20th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Eva Stæhr-Nielsen for Saxbo. Teapot in glazed stoneware. Mid-20th century. Measures: 19.5 x 12 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Edgar Böckman, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chamotte stoneware vase by Edgar Böckman in a smooth, round form. Partially unglazed, white glaze in the embossed vertical stripes.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

Figgjo Flint, Norway, Three "a La Carte" Faience Plates, 1960-1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Figgjo Flint, Norway. Three "A La Carte" faience plates. 1960-1970s. Perfect condition. Marked. Dimensions: D 24.0 cm.
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Faience

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...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

Set with Two Ceramic Vases by Greta Runeborg for Ekeby, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set with two vases, with a warm organic structure. Signed Ekeby designed by Greta Runeborg, Sweden mid-1900s. Smaller signs of wear, one minimal/sm...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Midcentury Cow Figurine by Lisa Larson, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Figurine by Lisa Larson made by Gustavsberg in Sweden.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Porcelain

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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Mint Green Knud Basse Mid Century Thorn Ceramic Vase by Michael Andersen, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Danish mid century mint green "rose thorn" ceramic stoneware vase by Knud Basse produced by Michael Andersen in Denmark 1970s. In good original condition. Signed and numbered. G...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Porcelain

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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

John Andersson for Höganäs. Miniature ceramic vase. 1970s/80s
Located in København, Copenhagen
PRE-OWNED GOODS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT TARIFFS FOR U.S., UK, AUSTRALIAN & CANADIAN CUSTOMERS. THEREFORE, NO IMPORT TARIFFS WILL BE APPLICABLE TO YOUR PURCHASE. John Andersson fo...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

A Blue & Brown Vintage Ceramic Bowl - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand Sweden 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A blue ceramic bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. This elegant piece measures 10 x 7.5 cm (4" x 3") and showcases Nylund’s signature design style. The bowl is in excellent...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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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...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Aahlens, Lisa Larsson Ceramic Dog "Vov"
Located in København, Copenhagen
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

Yellow Stoneware Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950-1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 17.5 cm high and it is in mint condition except from a minor mark in the glaze from the production.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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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...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

Francesca Lindh Flowers Wavy Stoneware Wall Relief, Arabia 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A truly beautiful and one of a kind piece designed by the Finnish Italian Francesca Lindh. Born in Italy, Lindh had a glaring and individual approach to ceramics. Her work has been o...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

Leaf shaped green Bowl Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century Scandinavia
Located in Stockholm, SE
A leaf-shaped, green bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the bowl is 28,5 x 13 cm (11.4" x 5.2") in diameter. It is in excellent condition except from a tiny chip near the b...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Group of 6 Brown Vases Ceramics, Rörstrand - Gunnar Nylund & Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of two vases designed by Gunnar Nylund and four vases by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the 1950s and 1960s. The vases are between 6.5 - 25.5 cm high and in excellent c...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Porcelain

Large Stoneware Decorative Bowl Floral Motif by Søholm Pottery, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Large beautiful stoneware bowl handmade at Søholm Stoneware, Denmark in the 1970s. The bowl is hand decorated with a Japanese inspired floral motif depicting a stylized "Lily of the valley" and finished with a wonderful speckled glazing. Soft earth tones. Stamped underneath. The Søholm Pottery on the small island of Bornholm in Denmark was established in 1836 and closed in 1996. They were one of Denmarks finest ceramics workshops. With traditional names such as "Søholm", "Michael Andersen" and "Hjorth's Keramik", Bornholm has managed to place itself heavily on the Danish map within ceramics and handicrafts. Just like Japanese ceramics, Bornholm ceramics...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

Unique Stoneware Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Mid-Century Vintage, 1963
Located in Stockholm, SE
A unique vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 15.5 cm high and in mint condition. It is a unique vas and this one was made in 1963 as you can see on the signature....
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Yellow Vase Faience, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsbergs Studio - Mid-20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsbergs Studio in Stockholm, it is 13.5 cm (5.4") high and 10 cm (4"). It´s in mint condition. This vase is painted by the faience...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Faience

Ewald Dahlskog, Green "Lava" Art Deco Globose Vase, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A globose vase designed by Ewald Dahlskog at Bo Fajans in Gefle in the 1930s with the beautiful "Lava"-glaze. This vases was first presented at the Stockholm exhibition in 1930, that...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Early Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Flamestone Coffee Pot with Mugs and Demitasses
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Denmark 'Flamestone' coffee or tea pot, four demitasses, four mugs, and eight saucers (four small / four larger) by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, circa 1958-1964. Features the Flamestone signature slate, almost brown glazed-earthenware with striated pattern and white porcelain interior (pitcher has a green tinge to the porcelain interior). Elegant, attractive set with only one fleck to the rim of one of the mugs (very minor and easy to miss -- see photos 15 and 16 for closeups). Early, Danish production, as indicated by the markings and rough exterior (a smooth version was introduced in 1964). Measures: Pitcher H 13.5" x L 7.5" x D 5" Coffee mugs H 3.75" x L 4" x D 3.13" Coffee saucers...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Earthenware, Porcelain

Group of 3 Blue Ceramic Vases - Rörstrand Carl-Harry Stålhane Midcentury Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of three vases designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the 1950s. The vases are between 25.5 - 27.5 cm tall and in excellent condition. They all have stunning glazes ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Porcelain

Anna Lisa Thomson Upsala-Ekeby Vase Glazed Ceramic Sweden
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
An unusual early modernist almond green and white vase. Designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson, for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940. Stamped. Very good c...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Earthenware

Large Blue Speckled Bowl, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s, Mid Century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely blue bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the bowl is 39 x 26 cm (15.6" x 10.4") in diameter. It´s in excellent condition, it is marked as 1st quality. Gunnar Nylu...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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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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