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
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
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen. Miniature vase of stoneware. Eggshell glaze
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers.
Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase.
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen.
Unique minia...
Category
1920s Danish 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
Round, Blue Serving Dish with stars - Upsala Ekeby - Sven Erik Skawonius
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely ceramic dish designed by Sven-Erik Skawonius at Upsala Ekeby. The dish is 32,5 cm (13") in diameter and in excellent condition.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Stig Lindberg - Gustavsberg - Vase Veckla with Chromo Flowers
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely Veckla vase with a chromo pattern of flowers designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg. The vase is 27.5 cm high and in excellent condition except from some minor scratches. ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Arne Bang, Ceramic No. 38
By Arne Bang
Located in Paris, FR
Danish ceramic stoneware by Arne Bang (1901-1983), circa 1950.
Two handles Vase with a beautiful enamel.
Signed by the ceramist Artist, monogram "AB" and model number "38".
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Enamel
Ewald Dahlskog, Beige Vase, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful beige vase designed by Ewald Dahlskog at Bo Fajans in Gefle in the 1930s. The vase is 15,5 cm high. and it is in very good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Lovely Blue Ceramic Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A deep blue vase designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 23 cm (9.2") high and about 7.5 cm (3") in diameter. It has a beautiful blue glaze, it is marked ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Surreal Green Garden Birger Kaipiainen Faience Wall Relief Rörstrand 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare and beautiful wall relief featuring hand-painted flowers & women, designed by Birger Kaipiainen for Rörstrand and manufactured in Sweden in the 1950s. Kaipiainen spent only 4 ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Faience
Large Brown Bowl, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, 1958 - Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large brown bowl designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg. It is 31 cm in diameter and 8.5 cm high and in very good condition except from a tiny mark in ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Large Decorative Scandinavian Wood Plate Old Patina Circa 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Large Decorative wood Plate in a brown color. Old and beautiful Patina.
Circa 1960
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Wood
$257 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Green ceramic vase - Anna-Lisa Thomson - Upsala Ekeby - 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely green floor vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson at Upsala Ekeby. The vase is 40.5 cm (16.2") high and in excellent condition.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Lovely Pitcher Ceramics Ewald Dahlskog 1930s, Bo Fajans, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely pitcher designed by Ewald Dahlskog in the 1930s at Bo Fajans in Gefle, Sweden. It is 26.5 cm high and in very good condition.
Ewald Dahlskog, born in 1880, was a pioneering...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Liisa Hallamaa Decorative Dish, Pinkish Cream & Brown Eye Pupil, Arabia 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A truly beautiful and unique decorative ceramic dish by Finnish Designer Liisa Hallamaa for Arabia. The dish has a striking resemblance to the eye pupil with cream brownish and pinki...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Gray ceramic pitcher - Art Deco - Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning gray ceramic Art Deco-pitcher designed at Upsala Ekeby in the 1930s. It is 15.5 cm (6.2") tall and about 14 cm (5,6") in diameter and in excellent condition.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Speckled ceramic vase - "Triton" Vicke Lindstrand - Upsala Ekeby - 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful ceramic vase of model Triton designed by Vicke Lindstrand at Upsala Ekeby 1940s. It is 35 cm (14") high and in very good condition except from some minor repaired chips n...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane 1965 - Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 13.5 cm (5.4") high and it´s in excellent condition. This vase is a unique one and was designed by Carl-Harry Stålhan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Leaf shaped Bowl - Lovely Glaze - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A leaf-shaped dish with a stunning glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand The bowl is 20,5 x16 cm (8,2" x 6,4") in diameter. It is in excellent condition except from some...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ewald Dahlskog – Lovely shaped Dark Green vase - Bo Fajans Sweden 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely dark green vase designed by Ewald Dahlskog at Bo Fajans, Sweden in the 1930s. The vase is 19.5 cm (7.8") high and in excellent condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Brown vase - Hertha Bengtson - Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase designed by Hertha Bengtsson at Rörstrand, the vase is 15 cm (6") high and in excellent condition, it´s marked as 2nd quality.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Large Stoneware Floor Vase in Ceramic by Danish Artist Ole Victor, 2022
By Ole Victor
Located in Odense, DK
Large ceramic floor vase with glaze in variations of beige and pastel colors, made by Danish artist Ole Victor, 2022.
Ole Victor is a Danish artist who a...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
A Unique Ceramic Sculpture - Abstract Face by Britt-Ingrid Persson Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely ceramic sculpture made by Britt-Ingrid Persson at her own studio in Sweden in the 1970s. It is 26 cm (10.4") tall and in excellent condition, since it is hand made by her, y...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Squared Bowl- Hertha Bengtson - Rörstrand - 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A squared bowl designed by Hertha Bengtson at Rörstrand, the bowl is 29,5 x 29,5 cm (11.8" x 11,8") in diameter. It is in excellent condition except from some minor marks and scratch...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Extraordinaire Swedish Floor Vase "Palma" by Hjördis Oldfors, circa 1950
Located in Farsta, SE
Extraordinaire Swedish Floor Vase "Palma" by Hjördis Oldfors, circa 1950
This rare, unfired example was left behind at the closure of Upsala-Ekeby and is believed to be a prototype ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Clay
Large Faience Vase by Stig Lindberg
Located in Berlin, BE
Stig Lindberg (1916 - 1982) was a Swedish ceramic designer, painter, and illustrator.
One of Sweden's most important postwar designers, Lindberg created whimsical studio ceramics ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Faience
Brown Ceramic Vase - Relief Birds - Royal Copenhagen, Denmark 1961 - 21483
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely brown ceramic vase with a relief decor of birds designed at Royal Copenhagen by Jørgen Mogensen in 1961. The vase is 17.5 cm (7") high and in excellent condition. It is mark...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Unique Brown Pot - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid-20th Century 1961
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large unique brown flower pot or bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it is 27,5 cm (11") in diameter and 19 cm (7.6") high. It is in excellent condition. This bowl w...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Brown and Green Stoneware Vase by Yngve Blixt, Höganäs, Sweden, 1975
By Yngve Blixt
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing 'leopard' glaze.
Made by Yngve Blixt, in his studio in Höganäs, Sweden, 1975.
Excellent condition. Incised Yngve Blixt, Höganäs.
Yngve Blix...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Danish Modern Ceramic Tray by Arabia of Finland
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful simple elegant serving tray in navy blue glaze, circa 1970's made by Arabia of Finland excellent condition no chips or cracks.
Category
20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 2 Stoneware Vases by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful and rare stoneware vases designed by Gertrud Lönegren.
These studio pieces were created at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41.
Excellent condition.
Impressed 'Rörstr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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
Gray Speckled Ceramic Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely gray speckled dish with a stunning glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand The bowl is 19 x 14 cm (7.6" x 5.6") in diameter. It is in excellent condition except f...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
Karl Erik Iwar for Nittsjö, Boy and Girl, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
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
Ceramic Relief Tile Designed by Aimo Nietosvuori for JIE Gantofta, 1970s Sweden
By JIE Gantofta
Located in Antwerp, BE
This beautiful wall plaque with autumn leaves is made of molded stoneware and glazed.Designed by Aimo Nietosvuori for JIE Gantofta. Finnish designer who moved to Sweden. In the begin...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$176 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Vase Designed by Liisa Hallamaa for Arabia, Finland, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase designed by Liisa Hallamaa for Arabia,
Finland, 1950's.
Stoneware.
Measurements:
H: 58,5 cm/ 1' 11 1/2"
D: 18 cm/ 7"
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Swedish Ceramist Claes Thell, 1996. White/Grey
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, 1996.
Great condition. Signed Thell '96.
Claes Thell is a Swedish cera...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Handmade Danish 1950s Tropic Decor Ceramic Dome And Plate
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Decorative vintage Danish midcentury modern handmade ceramic lidded plate / cheese dome in warm brown, blue and green colors. Hand-painted women, mountain landscapes, small houses an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Vase Designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg,
Sweden. 1950s.
Stoneware.
Dimensions:
Height: 16 cm/ 6 1/3"
Diameter: 13/ 5 1/8"
Stig Lindberg was one of the most influential Swe...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Swedish Modern White Ceramic Vase by Gunnar Nylund 1950's
Located in Uccle, BE
This stoneware vase named "Pike Mouth" by Gunnar Nylund (1914-1997) who was one of Sweden’s most famous ceramic designers. He was the creative director of R...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
$1,146 Sale Price
20% Off
Unique Stoneware Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely multicolored vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 22 cm (8.4") high and 13 x 7.5 cm (5.2" x 3") wide, it´s in excellent condition. This vase is a unique o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Brown Ceramic Vases Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of lovely brown vases designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane in the Mid 20th Century at Rörstrand. The vases are 11 cm (4.4") high and 10,5 cm (4,2") in diameter. They are both marke...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Huge Vase - Mette Doller - Höganäs Swedish Mid-Century Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A huge earthenware vase designed by Mette Doller at Höganäs Keramik in the 1950s. The vase is 44 cm (17,6") hign and about 20 cm (8") in diameter. The vase is in excellent condition ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Swedish Modern Floor Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund, 1950's
Located in Uccle, BE
Mid-century ceramic artist Gunnar Nylund's Glazed Stoneware Vase made for Rörstrand, circa 1950s. Incised signature and studio mark to underside: [R Rubus GN Sweden 9]. Image 7: Gunn...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
White Bowl "Surrea" by Wilhelm Kåge, 1940s Surrealistic Scandinavian Ceramic
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely bowl of model Surrea designed by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in the 1940s. It is 24 cm in diameter and in mint condition. This is one of the most well known and appreciated ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Green Vase Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand - Beautiful Glaze - Midcentury Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely green/turquoise vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 24.5 cm (7") high. It´s in excellent condition except from some minor marks and marked as 1st quality.
G...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Beige Stoneware Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, 1963 - Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beige stoneware vase designed by Berndt Friberg from Gustavsberg. The vase is 17.5 cm. It's in very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Set of 6 Ceramic Miniature Vases and Bowls, Rörstrand Midcentury Sweden Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set of 6 miniature vases on a wooden base designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and one by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, They are between 4 - 7.5 cm (1.6"- 3") high and in mint condition. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Yellow Ceramic Bowl, Pia Rönndahl Rörstrand, Scandinavian Modern
By Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely yellow bowl designed by Pia Rönndahl at Rörstrand in the 1980s. The bowl is 7 cm (2.8") high and about 14,5 cm (5.8") in diameter and in excellent condition except from some...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
Green Ceramic Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase with an amazing green / dark turquoise speckled glaze. This is one of the most popular glazes on Gunnar Nylunds ceramics. The vase is des...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Checkered Basket, The Forest Series 1, Ceramic Art Piece, Kati Tuominen-Niittylä
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful unique ceramic art piece by Kati Tuominen-Niittylä, one of the most prominent modern Finnish ceramic artists and a member of the iconic Arabia Art Department Society.
Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Axel Salto Budded Stoneware Vase Celadon Glazing "Ipsens", Denmark, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and iconic budded vase by Danish master of stoneware Axel Salto in terra-cotta and celadon green glaze. Made at the terracotta manufacturer "P.Ibsens Enke" in the 1930s. Signed ...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Celadon, Terracotta
Set of 3 Vases, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of three vases with a lovely glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase are 21.5 cm (5") and 15 cm (6") high. Two of the vases are 2nd quality and the brown one i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Vase "Kreta" by Britt-Louise Sundell for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden
Located in Goteborg, SE
Britt-Louise Sundell was attached to Gustavsberg for a period of three decades. She designed tableware and unique ceramic pieces. This majestic vase was made at Gustavsbergs Studio a...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Figurative Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand 1943 - Scandinavian
Located in Stockholm, SE
A unique hand painted bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in 1943, it is 37,5 cm (15") in diameter and about 5 cm (2") high. The bowl is in excellent condition except f...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Ceramic Floor Vase, Hertha Bengtson, Rörstrand Dark Yellow and Gray
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large vase designed by Hertha Bengtsson at Rörstrand, the vase is 39 cm (15,6") high and in excellent condition, it´s marked as 1:st quality.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Unique stoneware bowl ‘Farsta’ series by Wilhelm Kåge, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking unique stoneware bowl designed by Wilhelm Kåge from the ‘Farsta’ series for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1952. Vibrant blue hare’s fur glaze with an exposed base creates a dramatic ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Mid Century Ceramic Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare round Swedish mid century ceramic / stoneware vase in blue brown hare fur glaze by Berndt Friberg produced by Gustavsberg Sweden, 1977.
In good original condition and signed and...
Category
1970s 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.