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: Late 20th Century
Tall Ceramic Floor Urn by Eva Bengtsson, Sweden, 1990s, Taupe, Vessel, Stoneware
By Eva Bengtsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Floor urn by Eva Bengtsson, Sweden, 1990s.
Stoneware.
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
1970's Ceramic Bowl by Bjergard, Denmark
Located in Bern, CH
Danish ceramic bowl by Bjergard, Denmark in the 1970's. Features an olive green / seafoam green glaze with rust / ochre stripe running throughout. Maker's mark on base and numbered: ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Piggy bank in the shape of a cat. Hand-glazed ceramic. Lisa Larson style.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lisa Larson style. Piggy bank in the shape of a cat. Hand-glazed ceramic.
Approximately from the 1970s.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: W 16.0 cm x H 9.0 cm.
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vase by Rolf Palm Sweden, 1971
Located in Farsta, SE
Vase by Rolf Palm Sweden, 1971
A beautiful small vase with a lovely multicolored glaze designed by Rolf Palm, made at his workshop in Mölle outside Höganäs in Sweden.
Rolf Palm was...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Swedish small Vase by Rolf Palm, 1970s
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish small Vase by Rolf Palm, 1970s
A beautiful small vase with a lovely multicolored glaze designed by Rolf Palm, made at his workshop in Mölle outside Höganäs in Sweden.
Rolf ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Francesca Lindh 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...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Unique Ceramic - Abstract Blue Sculpture by Britt-Ingrid Persson Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely abstract ceramic sculpture made by Britt-Ingrid Persson at her own studio in Sweden in the 1970s. The sculpture is unsigned but there is no doubt that this one is made by Br...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Nils Kähler for Kähler. Small ceramic bowl and small vase with turquoise glaze.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nils Kähler for Kähler. Small ceramic bowl and small vase with turquoise glaze.
Approximately 1970.
Signed.
In perfect condition with natural cracks in the glaze.
Bowl: Diameter 11.5...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Berte Jessen for Aluminia. Advent wreath in faience. Hand-painted.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Berte Jessen for Aluminia. Advent wreath in faience. Hand-painted.
Model 556/3359.
Approximately from 1970.
Marked.
In excellent condition with natural cracks.
Dimensions: Diameter 1...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Faience
Nils Kähler for Kähler. Small ceramic bowl and small vase with turquoise glaze.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nils Kähler for Kähler.
Small ceramic bowl and small vase with turquoise glaze.
Approximately 1970.
Marked.
In perfect condition with natural cracks in the glaze.
Bowl: Diameter 11....
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Gutte Eriksen, own studio, Denmark. Unique ceramic teapot. Raku-fire technique
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gutte Eriksen (1918-2008), own studio, Denmark.
Unique ceramic teapot. Raku-fired.
Glaze in brown and yellow tones.
Approximately 1970.
Signed.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: Wid...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Danish studio ceramicist. Three unique miniature ceramic mugs. 1970/80s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish studio ceramicist.
Three unique miniature ceramic mugs.
Decorated with various earth-toned glazes.
1970s/1980s.
Signed and marked.
In perfect condition.
Brown one: Diameter 4...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Three "Paper Bag" Stoneware Ceramic Vases by Tapio Wirkkala, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set of three of late mid century "paper bag" stoneware vases in beige / light brown by Tapio Wirkkala produced by Rosenthal Studio in Germany, 1970s. In good original condition....
Category
1970s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
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
Swedish Ceramic Vase by Lisa Larson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large and beautiful unique stoneware vase by Lisa Larson. Circa 1980s. Made from chamotte clay with the inside glazed.
Hand made at Lisa Larson studio in Gustavsberg, Sweden.
Striki...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Unique Chamotte Ceramic Vase by Lisa Larson, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large and beautiful unique stoneware vase by Lisa Larson. Circa 1980s. Made from unglazed chamotte clay with the inside glazed.
Hand made at Lisa Larson studio in Gustavsberg, Swede...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Midcentury Modern Unique Ceramic Bowl Sven Wejsfelt Gustavsberg, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This bowl was handmade and glazed in the G-studio factory at Gustavsberg by Sven Wejsfelt. At the K-studio designers was given the spirit to produce unique art for Gustavsberg.
The ...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Ceramics by Liisa Hallamaa for Arabia Finland, 1960/1970s
By Arabia, Liisa Hallamaa
Located in Helsinki, FI
Set of ceramics by Liisa Hallamaa for Arabia from the 1960/1970s. The set includes three vases, two bowls and two little candleholders. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear consistent with age and use. The ceramics are sold as a set.
!! All measurements are available by request !!
Liisa Kaarina Hallamaa was a Finnish ceramist.
Hallamaa graduated from the ceramics department of the Central School of Art and Industry in 1949. She started working at Arabia as early as 1945 and worked as an artist in its art department from 1957 to 1971. Her work was characterised by large vases and vases. The materials used were chamotte and stoneware. He also worked as an assistant to Aune Siimes...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Star-shaped Bowl - Pia Rönndahl Rörstrand 1996- Scandinavian Modern
By Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A star shaped blue bowl designed by Pia Rönndahl at Rörstrand in the 1996. The bowl is 29 cm (11.6") in diameter and in excellent condition except from some minor scratches.The bowl ...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Jie Gantofta Sweden Floral Wall Plaque Tile
By JIE Gantofta
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Swedish ceramic floral wall plaque by Jie Gantofta Sweden. Created by designer Aimo Nietosvuori.
This ceramic tile with natural flower...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Round Porcelain Bowl Flower- Sylvia Leuchovius - Rörstrand - 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A round, lovely ceramic bowl designed by Sylvia Leuchovius at Rörstrand, the bowl is 14 cm (5.6") in diameter and 3 cm (1.2") high. It is in excellent condition and marked as 1st qua...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Dark Green Ceramic Vase, Sven Wejsfelt, Gustavsberg 1986, Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely dark green vase with a har fur glaze designed by Sven Wejsfelt at Gustavsberg in Stockholm in 1986. The vase is 16.5 cm high. It's marked as on picture. It is in excellent c...
Category
1980s 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
Stig Lindberg Unique Vase in black Glaze Tenmoku Made by Hand Sweden 1970
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
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
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...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Stoneware vase - Hertha Bengtson - Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase designed by Hertha Bengtsson at Rörstrand, the vase is 13 cm (5.2") high and in excellent condition, it´s marked as 1:st quality.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
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
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
Stig Lindberg Unique Vase in black Glaze Tenmoku Made by Hand Sweden 1970
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
Stig Lindberg Unique Vase in black Glaze Tenmoku Made by Hand Sweden 1978
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
Birger Kaipiainen, Large Decorative Ceramic Plate, Arabia
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...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Gray & Brown Vase - Claes Thell, Höganäs Sweden - Late 20th Century Design
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful vase designed by the Swedish ceramicist Claes Thell in his workshop in Höganäs, Sweden in the late 20th century. The vase is in excellent condition and marked below.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Gray & Brown Vase - Claes Thell, Höganäs Sweden - Late 20th Century Design
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful bowl designed by the Swedish ceramicist Claes Thell in his workshop in Höganäs, Sweden in the late 20th century. The bowl is 18 cm (7.2") in diameter and 5.5 cm (2.2") hi...
Category
Late 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
Mid Century Large Bowl in Ceramic by Conny Walther, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful large stoneware bowl by Danish artist Conny Walther. Made in 1970s.
Great colour plate in this glaze.
Other mentionable ceramic artists fro...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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
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
Pair of Unique Sculptural Stoneware Vases by Bente Hansen, Denmark, 1970s
By Bente Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Pair of wonderful stoneware vessels handmade by Danish ceramics artist Bente Hansen at her own studio in the 1970s. These examples are from the very early beginning of Bente Hansens ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Knud Basse Thorn Vases Produced by Michael Andersen, Denmark, ca 1970s
By Knud Basse
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare thorn vase in dark green designed by Knud Basse and produced by Michael Andersen, Denmark. In good vintage condition with small signs from use and sign...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Sculpture Shell Handmade
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist – A unique stoneware sculpture of a snail shell on a glazed base – Arabia Finland ca. 1980
Description
A unique unglazed incised stoneware sculpture of a spiral shell or snail shell on a glazed base.
Sculpted by Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist for Arabia’s Art...
Category
1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
1980s Dansk Denmark Brown Mist Covered Casserole Serving Dish by Niels Refsgaard
By Dansk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage lidded casserole serving dish in Brown Mist by Niels Refsgaard for Dansk. You may know Dansk, if not don't worry I'll get to them later. For now, let's look at who Niels Refsgaard is. From a Dansk catalog, "Niels Refsgaard has been an integral part of the Dansk story for more than 60 years as a designer, creator, and brand champion. Niels prefers to be called a “simple country potter” and it is his amazing talent and devotion to his Craft that shines through in all that he creates. We can’t think of a design collaboration between brand and craftsman that has stood the test of time the way the Dansk and Refsgaard marriage has. That longevity has yielded much success along the way, as evidenced by the fact that so many of Niels’ dinnerware patterns are still active in the Dansk line today. We like to think of Niels as one of Mid-Century Modern’s ceramic masters, and as this design theme is enjoying renewed attention in the last several years we have not only re-issued some of Niels’ early work, we’ve commissioned him to develop a new approach to the casual dining experience." And now, let's look at the 'brown mist' design - Dansk Brown...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Pair of Ceramic Vases/Bottles Carl-Harry Stålhane Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These pieces of ceramic bottles were made in Sweden 1980s for Design Huset and designed by one of the great ceramic’s designers from Sweden, Carl-Harry Stålhane. There is a stunning nice colored 1980s look and still that grace of Swedish midcentury pottery...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Osa, Denmark. Two Small Retro Unique Ceramic Bowls, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
OSA, Denmark.
Two small retro unique ceramic bowls.
Largest in blue tones.
Smallest in green tones.
1970s.
In perfect condition
Blue bowl: D 14.5 x H 5.5 cm.
OSA was a colla...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Ceramic Flower Pot, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Designhuset, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely flower pot designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Designhuset in Lidköping, Sweden. The pot is in excellent condition.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the top names when it com...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Post-Modern Scandinavian Design White Glazed Ceramic Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
Late 20th Century Scandinavian black and white glazed ceramic vase.
It is an eclectic vase in optical colors, eye catching in a room.
Its minimal style makes it easy to put in every...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Osa, Denmark, Two Large Retro Unique Ceramic Bowls with Glaze in Turquoise Tones
Located in Copenhagen, DK
OSA, Denmark.
Two large retro unique ceramic bowls with glaze in turquoise tones.
1970s.
In perfect condition.
Largest measurement: D 23.5 x H 6.0 cm.
OSA was a collaboration ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Osa, Denmark, Two Small Retro Unique Ceramic Bowls with Yellow-Brown Glaze
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Osa, Denmark.
Two small retro unique ceramic bowls with glaze in yellow-brown tones.
1970s.
In excellent condition.
The large bowl measures: D 12.0 x H 4.5 cm.
OSA was a colla...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Osa, Denmark, Two Small Unique Ceramic Bowls with Glaze in Turquoise Tones
Located in Copenhagen, DK
OSA, Denmark.
Two small retro unique ceramic bowls with glaze in turquoise tones.
1970s.
In perfect condition.
Largest measurement: D 14.0 x H 4.5 cm.
OSA was a collaboration ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Birger Kaipiainen, Decorative Ceramic Plate, Arabia
Located in Helsinki, FI
Birger Kaipiainen (1915-1988) was the master of decorative ceramics at the Arabia factory in Finland. He was well known for his ornamental dishes that were rich, colourful and with themes from the fantasy world and fairytales, which actually fought against the idealism of the minimalistic movements in 1950s.
Kaipiainen introduced ceramic beads to his art in the 60s' and the surface of the object became more important for Kaipianen´s art.
This beautiful unique ceramic plate...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Beads
Doreen Middelboe for Aluminia/Royal Copenhagen, faience mermaid figure. 1970s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Doreen Middelboe for Aluminia/Royal Copenhagen, faience mermaid figure.
1970s.
First factory quality.
In excellent condition.
Marked.
Measuring: ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Faience
Nils Thorsson, Johanne Gerber for Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen. Baca Vase and Dish
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nils Thorsson and Johanne Gerber for Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen.
A "Baca" vase and dish decorated with birds and fish.
Patterned glaze in the sand and light brown shades.
1970s.
...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Faience
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
Unique Stoneware Bowl by Lisa Larson, Own Studio, Sweden, 1989
Located in Hägersten, SE
Unique bowl designed and made by Lisa Larsson. Done in her own studio in 1989. Made from stoneware with glaze shifting in green and blue. Very good condition with few signs of age re...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Yellow Ceramic Vase, Pia Rönndahl Rörstrand, Scandinavian Modern
By Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely yellow 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 photo an...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Olive Green / Grey Ceramic Vase, Pia Rönndahl Rörstrand, Scandinavian Modern
By Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely olive-green / gray vase designed by Pia Rönndahl at Rörstrand in the 1980s. The vase is 17.5 cm high and in excellent condition except from some minor marks. It is marked as...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Unique, Brown Bowl, Gunnar Nylund, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A unique squared brown bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the bowl is 26 x 26 cm (10.4" x 10.4") in diameter and it is 3 cm (1.2") high. It is in ...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
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...
Category
1970s Danish 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.
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