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
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
Ewald Dahlskog, Deep Blue Large Bowl, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large, deep blue bowl designed by Ewald Dahlskog at Bo Fajans in Gefle in 1940s. The bowl is 33.5 x 19.5 cm in diameter and in excellent condition except from a minor stain on the ...
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 blue vase designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 27 cm tall and about 7 cm in diameter. It has a beautiful blue glaze except from a minor mark in the g...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Table Lamp by Gefle, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceramic table lamp produced by Gefle, Sweden, 1940s.
Very good condition.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio. Miniature vase with narrow neck.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Berndt Friberg (1899-1981) for Gustavsberg Studio.
Miniature vase with narrow neck in glazed ceramic.
Glaze in yellow and brown tones.
Mid-20th century.
In perfect condition.
Signe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$560 Sale Price
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Michael Andersen, Rare Fish in Glazed Ceramics, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Michael Andersen. Rare fish in glazed ceramics, 1950s.
Measures: 22 x 16 cm.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Model number: 4779.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$256 Sale Price
20% Off
Tällberg, Sweden, Figure in Glazed Stoneware, Young Girl with Basket, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tällberg, Sweden. Figure in glazed stoneware. Young girl with basket. 1970s.
Measures: 26 x 14 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
$160 Sale Price
20% Off
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
A off-white Luster Hedgehog vase - Chamotte - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A off white luster Hedgehog-vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 11 cm (4.4") high and in excellent condition except from some minor marks. The vase is marked as the ph...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
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
Black Ceramic pitcher with lizard - Art Deco - Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning black ceramic Art Deco-pitcher designed at Upsala Ekeby in the 1930s. It has a stunning handle in shape of a lizard climbing into the pitcher. It is 22 cm (8.8") tall and...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Stig Lindberg Unique huge bowl vase in black Glaze Tenmoku handmade Sweden 1977
Located in Forest, BE
Black glazed vase by Swedish master ceramicist Stig Lindberg. From light brown on the edges to dark black. It is the Japanese tenmoku glaze also used by the ancient Chinese. Elegant ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Brown Stoneware Vase Designed by Gunnar Nylund, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund. Hand made at Rörstrand in the 1940s. Glaze with burnt brown tones. Very good vintage condition with light wear and patina.
Dimensions: H....
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Leaf Shaped Serving Dish Faience, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsbergs Studio
Located in Stockholm, SE
A serving dish in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsbergs Studio in Stockholm, it is 19 x 16.5 cm (7.6" x 6.6") in diameter. It´s in excellent condition. This dish is paint...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Danish Modern Group of Glazed Ceramics Bowls by Jeppe Hagedorn-Olsen, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful set of 4 unique pictured earthenware bowls made by Danish artist Jeppe Hagedorn-Olsen in his own studio in the 1960s. These rare pieces have a rectangular shape and are dat...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
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
"The Funeral, 1957-1958", A Unique Large Rut Bryk Wall Relief, Arabia
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stunning wall relief in glazed ceramic designed by Rut Bryk and made in 1957-58. The piece named "The Funeral" depicts six men carrying a coffin and flowers and is beautifully desc...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
$31,733 Sale Price
36% Off
Sculpture “Rain” Designed by Ole Christensen, Denmark, 1950s
By Ole Christiansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture “Rain” designed by Ole Christensen,
Denmark, 1950s.
Stoneware.
Dimensions:
H: 79 cm/ 2' 7 5/8''
D: 31 cm/ 1' 1/2''
Provenance: The collec...
Category
1950s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s, Mid Century Vintage, Scandinavian Design
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 20 cm (8") high. It´s in excellent condition except from some minor scratches and marks in the glaze, it is marked a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Green Pitcher ceramics Ewald Dahlskog 1930s Bo Fajans Sweden Scandinavian Modern
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 perfect condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Organic Modern Stoneware Pitcher, Denmark, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade stoneware pitcher made by Ulsnes Keramik on the small Danish island of Langeland in the 1980s. Warm caramel brown glaze with hand-carved organic swirling pattern on one side...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Clay, Pottery
Ceramic Pendant Ceiling Lights, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of three rare bone china pendant lights by Carl-Harry Stålhane. Designed with an asymmetric, graphic pattern which varies in density, creating a beautiful effect when lit.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
Bode Willumsen for Royal Copenhagen, Glazed Ceramic Pitcher, 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Bode Willumsen for Royal Copenhagen, beautiful footed stoneware pitcher in rare deep earthy red glazed ceramic, 1940s.
Designed by Danish ceramist Bode Willumsen and manufactured by...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
Blue Porcelain Vase - Havanna - Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A porcelain vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the 20th midcentury, the vase is of model "Havanna". It´s 26 cm high and in excellent condition.
Carl-Harry Stålhan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Stig Lindberg Unique Tray in black Glaze Tenmoku Made by Hand Sweden 1973
Located in Forest, BE
Black glazed vase by Swedish master ceramicist Stig Lindberg. From light brown on the edges to dark black. It is the Japanese tenmoku glaze also used by the ancient Chinese. Elegant ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund White Mid Century Ceramic Pitcher by Rörstrand in Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and nice white Swedish mid century stoneware ceramic vase / pitcher by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s. In good original condition. Some smaller glaze bubbles.
Dimen...
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
$320 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Unique Hexagon Ceramic Objects, Heini Riitahuhta, Arabia Art Departement
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful set of unique hexagon pieces by one of the most talented contemporary ceramic artists in Finland, Heini Riitahuhta, known for her distinctive style and vibrant floral pat...
Category
2010s Finnish 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
Creme White Porcelain Vase - Pia Rönndahl Rörstrand - Scandinavian Modern
By Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely creme white 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 on pho...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
2 Lovely Ceramic Vases Grey & Blue, Rolf Palm, Mölle Sweden Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of lovely vases designed by Rolf Palm at his workshop in Mölle outside Höganäs in Sweden, one with a lightgray color with a raw surface and the other one with a blue almost cr...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, blue hares fur glazed vase, Rörstrand, 1950s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Small vase designed by Carl Harry Stålhane for his long time collaborator Rörstrand in the 1950s. It has a very nice hares fur glaze in different blue hues. Marked at the bottom: R S...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Thomas Hellström for Nittsjö, Unique Sculpture in Stoneware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Thomas Hellström (1924–2006) for Nittsjö.
Unique sculpture in partially glazed stoneware.
Swedish design, 1970s.
Measures: 25 x 17 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
$320 Sale Price
20% Off
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Swedish Green glaze 1950’s plate / bowl on foot, Unique
Located in Forest, BE
Green glazed bowl / plater by Swedish master ceramicist Car-Harry Stalhane. From dark grey on the edges to dark green. It is the Japanese inspiration glaze. Elegant details and nice ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Lovely Brown Ceramic Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown vase designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 25 cm tall and about 8 cm in diameter. It is in excellent condition and is marked as on picture and w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Pieces “Lagoon" Carl-Harry Stålhane Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These pieces of ceramics were made in Sweden 1980s for Design huset and designed by one of the great ceramic’s designers from Sweden, Carl-Harry Stålhane....
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage 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 10 cm (4") high and about 6 cm (2.4") in diameter. It has a beautiful blue glaze, it is marked as...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish 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
Unique Ceramic Sculpture / Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Midcentury
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large unique bowl or sculpture designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in 1964, it´s 25,5 cm (10,2") high and 20,5 cm (8,2") in diameter at the top. It´s in excellent conditio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
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
Blue Ceramic Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely blue bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 14 x 11 cm in diameter. It is in excellent condition and marked as 1st quality.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Ceramic Bowl - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century Scandinavia
Located in Stockholm, SE
A blue, round bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the bowl is 12.5 cm (5") in diameter and it is 9 cm (3.6") high. It is in excellent condition except from a small crack on ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Bjørn Wiinblad for The Blue House, Denmark. Unique ceramic jug. 1973
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad (1918-2006) for The Blue House, Denmark.
Unique ceramic jug.
Glaze in green, yellow and blue tones.
Model K3.
Signed and dated ‘73.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions:...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$256 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Brown Bowl, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Acorn shaped, Mid-Century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A acorn-shaped brown bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 13,5 x 8,5 cm in diameter. It´s in very good condition except from some minor marks. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Lidded Brown Ceramic Bowl - Hertha Bengtson - Rörstrand - Late 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lidded bowl designed by Hertha Bengtson at Rörstrand. It is 6 cm (2.4") high and 10 cm (4") in diameter. It is marked as 2nd quality but I cannot see why because it is in excellent...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury 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
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
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
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
Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Ceramic Pieces Rörstrand Sylvia Leuchovius, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This set containing 4 pieces ceramic was designed by Sylvia Leuchovius and produced by Rörstrand. These four pieces are marked as studio ceramic and are well sculptured with a stunni...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Ceramic Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely blue bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 18,5 cm in diameter. It is in excellent condition but marked as 2nd quality.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is one...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage 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
Stunning Green Ceramic Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning green vase designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 11 cm tall and about 8 cm in diameter. It has a lovely green har-fur glaze. The vase is in e...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Mid Century Ceramic Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish mid century ceramic / stoneware vase in blue hare fur glaze by Berndt Friberg produced by Gustavsberg Sweden, 1971 (M).
In good original condition and signed and dated b...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Large Ceramic Vase by Danish Artist Ole Victor, 2021
Located in Odense, DK
Ole Victor is a Danish artist who attended Art Academy between 1975 and 1980. He creates artworks and ceramics ever since. Hes been exhibited in Galerie 26 ...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$1,717 Sale Price
20% Off
Brown Stoneware Vase by Yngve Blixt, Höganäs, Sweden, 1974
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, 1974.
Excellent condition. Incised Yngve Blixt, Höganäs.
Yngve Blix...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, 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.