Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; influenced American mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
- Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
- Open, airy spaces
- Promotion of functionality
- Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
- Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
- A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Period: Mid-20th Century
White Floorvase Planter by John Andersson for Höganäs Produced in Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and large floorvase in a creamy white color designed by John Andersson for Höganäs Keramik produced in Sweden during the 1950s. In good vintage and original condition with small...
Category
1950s Swedish 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
Nils Thorsson and Johanne Gerber, Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen, Square Baca Dish
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nils Thorsson and Johanne Gerber for Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen.
Square Baca dish decorated with fish, patterned glaze in the sand and light brown shades. 1960/70s.
Measures: 22.5...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Faience
Jens H. Quistgaard '1919-2008' for Bing & Grøndahl, Rune Coffee Service
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl.
Rune coffee service in glazed stoneware for four people. 1960s / 70s.
Consisting of four coffee cups with saucers and four plat...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Lovely Ceramic Dish with Fishes by Inger Waage, Stavangerflint Norway, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vintage ceramic fruit bowl or dish model Omnia 76-140 designed by Inger Waage by Stavangerflint, Norway 1950s. Lovely glazed painted fish decor with sea mo...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
2 Small Vases Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s Green & Brown Mid Century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of Rubus vases in green and brown designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, they are 8.5 cm (3.4) high and 7.5 cm (3") in diameter. They are in mint condition.
Gunnar Nylund...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Stoneware Egg Sculpture Orange/Brown/Green by Hans Hedberg, Biot, France
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Egg designed by the Swedish ceramicist Hans Hedberg, who lived and worked in Biot, France. This egg is 25 cm (10") high including the stand. It´s in excellent condition and it has a ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl. Three Relief Vases in Glazed Stoneware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl / Nissen Kronjyden.
Three Relief vases in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in mustard yellow shades. 1960s.
Measures: 15.5 x 10...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Brown Bowl, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s - Mid century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 17.5 x 11 cm in diameter. It has a lovely brown har fur glaze, it´s in mint condition and marked as 1:st quality.
Gunnar ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Stoneware Egg Sculpture Green Speckled Glaze by Hans Hedberg Mid-Century Modern
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
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 excellent condition and it has a lovely glaze.
Hedberg worked with several famous artists, among Picasso, Léger and Matisse.
It is signed and in very good condition, it has some minor white...
Category
1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Egg Sculpture Brown Speckled Glaze by Hans Hedberg Mid-Century Modern
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
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 excellent condition and it has a lovely .
Hedberg worked with several famous artists, among Picasso, Léger and Matisse.
It is signed and in very good condition, it has some minor white...
Category
1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund "Rubus" Mid Century Ceramic Vase for Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century ceramic vase in the "Rubus" serie by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden produced in the 1950s. In good vintage and original condition with minor signs from age and ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Egg Sculpture White & Turquoise by Hans Hedberg, Biot, France
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Egg designed by the Swedish ceramicist Hans Hedberg, who lived and worked in Biot, France. This egg is 25 cm (10") high including the stand. It´s in excellent condition and it has a ...
Category
1960s French 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
Lisa Engquist (1914-1989) for Bing and Grøndahl. Cubist vase in glazed stoneware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lisa Engquist (1914-1989) for Bing and Grøndahl.
Cubist vase in glazed stoneware with glaze in brown shades. Mid-20th century.
Measures: 20 x 12 cm.
Stamped.
In excellent condition....
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Anna Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby Swedish Pottery Bowl or Dish, circa 1950s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare, large vintage Mid-Century round circular bowl or dish designed by Swedish artist and sculptor Anna-Lisa Thomson (1905-1952) in 1948, produced circa 1950s.
The decoration on ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Beautiful Ceramic Vase Hjördis Oldfors, Upsala Ekeby, "Cocos", 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase of model "Cocos" designed 1954 by Hjördis Oldfors at Upsala Ekeby. the Cocos-serie was only in production in 1954. This is the largest vase in the serie with model numb...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Stoneware Egg Sculpture Orange & Gray-Tone by Hans Hedberg, Biot, France
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Egg designed by the Swedish ceramicist Hans Hedberg, who lived and worked in Biot, France. This egg is 24.5 cm (9.8") high including the stand. It´s in very good condition except fro...
Category
1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Brown & Blue Ceramic Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg 1962, Mid Century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase with a brown & blue har fur glaze designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 27 cm high. It's marked as on picture and was made in 1962. It is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund Chamotte Container / Inkwell
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund Chamotte container / inkwell.
Measures 15.5 cm. x 12 cm. x 5 cm.
Beautiful turquoise glaze.
Marked.
In perfect condi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish 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
Thomas Hellström for Nittsjö, Two Unique Ceramic Figures
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Thomas Hellström for Nittsjö. Two unique ceramic figures.
Swedish design, circa 1960s.
Stamped.
Measures: 26 x 19 cm. (largest)
In excellent condition.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Kähler, Denmark, Egoist Tea Set in Glazed Stoneware, Mid-20th C
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kähler, Denmark. Egoist tea set in glazed stoneware.
Beautiful yellow uranium glaze.
Mid-20th century.
Consisting of a teacup with a saucer and plate.
The cup measures: 13 x 7 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Stoneware Egg Sculpture White & Brown Concrete by Hans Hedberg, Biot, France
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Egg designed by the Swedish ceramicist Hans Hedberg, who lived and worked in Biot, France. This egg is 25 cm (10") high including the stand. It´s in excellent condition and it has a ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Organic Modern Large Stoneware Wall sculpture by Ole Bjørn Krüger, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning handmade stoneware wall relief by Danish artist Ole Bjørn Krüger (1922-2007). Made in his own workshop in the 1960s. Beautiful organic shape and contrasts between the stonew...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Stoneware Egg Sculpture Gray & Green by Hans Hedberg, Biot, France
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Egg designed by the Swedish ceramicist Hans Hedberg, who lived and worked in Biot, France. This egg is 25 cm (10") high including the stand. It´s in excellent condition and it has a ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Fibula Table Lamp in Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl Harry Stålhane (1920-1990) for Rörstrand. Fibula table lamp in glazed ceramics. 1960s.
Measures: 20 x 9.5 cm (ex socket).
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
1st factory quality.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Octagonal Blue Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Mid Century Vintage 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A octagonal vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the mid century with a perfect blue glaze, the vase is 19.5 cm high and marked as 2nd quality. It is marked as 2nd qu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund for Rørstrand, Double Jug in Glazed Ceramics, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gunnar Nylund for Rørstrand. Double jug in glazed ceramics.
Cream-colored eggshell glaze and handles in wicker. 1960's.
Measures: 23 x 21 cm.
Stamped.
In very good condition. 2n...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Wicker
Brown Vase Vintage Mid century by Berndt Friberg - Gustavsberg, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown vase designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 8 cm high. It is in the Selecta serie and it is in mint condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase Designed by Gunnar Nylund
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
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, 11 Relief Cake Plates
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl / Nissen Kronjyden.
11 Relief cake plates in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in mustard yellow shades. 1960s.
Diameter: 16.5 c...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Lovely Ceramic Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase with a green/yellow color designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 19 cm high and in mint condition. The vase is marked as 1st quality.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Twelve Coq Coffee Cups with Saucers in Stoneware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg.
Twelve Coq coffee cups with saucers in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in brown shades. Swedish design, 1960s.
The cup measures: 7.5 x 6 cm.
Sauc...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Black Drip-Shaped Ceramic Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A black vintage vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the 20th midcentury, it´s 10 cm high and in mint condition. It is marked as 1s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Brown Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s-1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 16.5 cm (6.6) high. It´s in mint condition and marked as 1:st quality.
Gunnar Nylund was born in Paris 1904 with parents...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, Relief Coffee Pot
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl / Nissen Kronjyden.
Relief coffee pot in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in mustard yellow shades. 1960s.
Measures: 24 x 22 cm...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, Relief Tea Service in Glazed Stoneware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl / Nissen Kronjyden.
Relief tea service in glazed stoneware for 9 people. Beautiful glaze in mustard yellow shades. 1960s.
Consis...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Unique Green, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Mid-Century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely Midcentury Swedish vase in ceramics designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase has a lovely green glaze. The vase is 12.5 cm high and in mint condition. This vas...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Swedish Bowl by Carl Harry Stalhane and Maker Rorstrand
Located in London, GB
Swedish ceramic artist Carl-Harry Stålhane (1920- 1990) played a major role in popularizing Swedish pottery during the 20th century, working for more than three decades at Rörstrand, one of the oldest ceramics manufacturers in Europe. During his long tenure at Rörstrand, Stålhane was responsible for small-batch studio pieces, mass-produced tableware , and all manner of decorative accessories .
Born in 1920 in Mariestad, Sweden, Stålhane began working at Rörstrand in 1939 as a decorative painter, assisting Danish-Finnish ceramic artist, designer, and sculptor Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997). During this time, Stålhane decorated various ceramic pieces, most notably Nylund’s Flambé range (1939s), quickly establishing himself as a talented ceramic artist. Inspired by the desire for new products during the postwar economic boom, Stålhane went from being a talented decorator to an exceptional ceramic artist.
In 1943, Stålhane caught the eye of Swedish artist Isaac Grünewald (1889-1946), who was visiting Rörstrand. Grünewald was so impressed with Stålhane’s work that he took him on as a student, and from 1943 to 1946, Stålhane studied art at Grünewald's Art School in Stockholm. Subsequently from 1947 until 1948, he studied sculpture at Académie Colarossi in Paris.
During the 1950s, Stålhane’s work appeared in several solo exhibitions in Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States. His Blanca Tableware range (c. 1955) won numerous international prizes and was in high-demand. In 1958, Stålhane succeeded Nylund as Artistic Director and Chief Designer at Rörstrand.
In 1960, Stålhane unveiled a new collection at Stockholm’s Galerie Blanche. Featuring dark stoneware pieces made from local clays, this collection represented a bold departure from the soft, restrained shapes of the 1950s. It has since been praised for its precient aesthetic that would influence the look of ceramics for more than a decade.
From 1963 until 1971, Stålhane taught ceramics at the Art Industrial School in Gothenburg. For a short time, he also was the Design Director at the Swedish factory Upsala Ekeby, which in addition to porcelain, produced tile, brick, and glass.
Stålhane eventually left Rörstrand in 1973 in order to establish his own ceramic company, Designhuset, in Lidköping, where he further experimented with local clays and minerals. Stålhane continued to work until his death in 1990. Today, Designhuset is a school for ceramists and model-makers.
Over the course of his career, Stålhane created several public works for The Commerce Trust Company in Kansas City, Missouri, and for Volvo in Gothenburg, Sweden. His work is represented at several international museums, including Stockholm’s Nationalmuseum and New York’s MoMA.
Rörstrand is the second oldest brand of ceramics in Europe and can be found in homes all across Sweden and Europe. Rörstrand’s long legacy includes some of Europe’s most iconic ceramics collections including Swedish Grace, Mon Amie, Ostindia, Filippa...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Brown Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s, Mid Century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely brown vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 14 cm high and it has a lovely brown har fur glaze, it´s in mint condition and marked as 1:st quality.
Gunnar Nyl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Five Large Coq Mugs in Glazed Stoneware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg.
Five large Coq mugs in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in brown shades.
Swedish design, 1960s.
Measures: 11.5 x 9.5 cm.
In excellent condition....
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Yellow Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Mid-Century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely Midcentury Swedish vase in ceramics designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase has a lovely yellow glaze. The vase is 10.5 cm high and in mint condition.
Car...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Unique Gray Stoneware Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Mid Century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A unique vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 7 cm high and in mint condition. It is a unique vas and this one was made in 1966 as you can see on the signature.
...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Nylund for Rørstrand. Bowl in glazed ceramics. Mid-20th C.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gunnar Nylund for Rørstrand.
Bowl in glazed ceramics. Beautiful blue glaze.
Mid-20th century.
Measures: 16.5 x 6 cm.
In perfect condition.
Stamped.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Black Stoneware Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Mid century Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A unique vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 12,5 cm high and in mint condition. It´s a unique vase as you can see on the signature.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is one ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg with Brown Hare Furs Glaze, Gustavsberg, Sweden
Located in Hägersten, SE
Vase made from stoneware designed by Berndt Friberg. Hand made at Gustavsbergs studio in 1949. With brown hares fur glaze. Signed Friberg, Gustavsbergs Studio hand and with age mark ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in a stately shape with a sharp finish to the body where it transitions to the nozzle. Rich blue hare’s fur glaze.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, Relief Bowl and Two Plates
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl / Nissen Kronjyden.
Relief bowl and two plates in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in mustard yellow shades. 1960s.
The bowl me...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Eva Stæhr-Nielsen for Saxbo, Miniature Bowl in Glazed Stoneware, Mid-20th C
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Eva Stæhr-Nielsen for Saxbo. Miniature bowl in glazed stoneware.
Beautiful glaze in brown shades. Mid-20th century.
Measures: 7.5 x 2.5 cm.
Stamped.
In excellent condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
1940s Almue Danish Blue Decor on White Glazed Ceramic Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pretty Nordic almue style ceramic vase with hand-painted admiral blue floral decor on white crackle glaze. Manufactured by Søholm on the Danish island of Bornholm in the early 1940s....
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic
Lovely Ceramic Vase Speckled Glaze, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase with a lovely speckled glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 16 cm high and in very good condition, it is marked as 2nd quality.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Michael Andersen, Denmark, Large Wall Plaque in Glazed Ceramics with a Couple
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Michael Andersen, Denmark. Large wall plaque in glazed ceramics with a young couple. Beautiful crackled glaze, 1950s.
Measures: 43 x 14.5 cm.
In ve...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Large and Rare Wall Decoration, Figures
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Large and rare wall decoration.
Figures stand on hands. 1960's.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Measures: 43 x 12 cm.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, Seven Parts Relief in Glazed Stoneware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl / Nissen Kronjyden.
Seven parts Relief in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in mustard yellow shades. 1960s.
The candlestick mea...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl / Nissen Kronjyden, Relief Pot
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl / Nissen Kronjyden.
Relief pot with handle in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in mustard yellow shades. 1960s.
Measures: 20.5 ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Nils Kähler for Kähler, Ceramic Teapot with Blue Glazed Lid Knob
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nils Kähler (1906-1979) for Kähler. Ceramic teapot with blue glazed lid knob.
1960s.
Measures: 23 x 10.5 cm.
Signed.
In very good condition. Light wear on the spout.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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