Scandinavian Modern Glass
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
Set of Iittala Ultima Thule Bowls 13 Pieces
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A set of total 13 pieces. 12 clear glass serving bowls and one large bowl in the Ultima Thule pattern for Iittala Glass Co, Finland.
Very good.
Meas...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
1970's Tapio Wirkkala 4 Niva Whiskey glasses + Seita Ice Bucket Iittala Finland
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Set of 4 'new' old stock Whiskey 'Niva' Series glasses in original box by Iittalia Finland and a matching 'Seita' ice bucket
The perfect gift set for your husband or to impress you...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Colourful Kaj Franck Ring Plate with Red, Pink and Amber, Nuutajärvi 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A lovely decorative dish designed by the renowned Kaj Franck. This very colorful design full of red, orange and purple tones blends them all together and creates a vibrant playful vi...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Kjell Engman Art Glass Carafe, Late 1990s, 1999
By Kjell Engman
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Art glass carafe by Kjell Engman at Kosta-Boda, Sweden, late 1990s. Filigree glass with yellow base and body, purple neck and red handle. Measures: Height 9.5"(24cm), width 5.3" (13....
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Kjell Engman Flute Vase, 1999
By Kjell Engman
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Flute vase by Kjell Engman at Kosta-Boda, Sweden, 1999. Filigree glass with yellow base and body, purple leg. Measures: Height 9.85"(25cm), diameter of the base 3.15"(8cm). Marked on...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Group of 7 Glass "Sommerso" Vases by Strömbergshyttan, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Beautiful set of seven "Sommerso" vases in purple and clear designed by Gunnar Nylund and Asta Strömberg in Sweden during the 1950s. Hand made with underlay glass technique (colored ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Nils Lamberg for Orrefors Sommerso Grey and Clear Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Scandinavian Modern Sommerso Smoked Grey Tall Glass Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors
Elegant smoked grey and clear sommerso glass vase. Designed by Nils Landberg and manufactured ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
Tapio Wirkkala Iceberg Still Mold Blown Crystal Vase 3825
Located in New York, NY
Tapio Wirkkala still-mold blown crystal "Iceberg" vase.
Hand Incised signature to underside: [Tapio Wirkkala 3825].
Measures 7¾ H × 8 W × 7 D in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
Bertil Vallien Kosta Boda Minos Glass Vases, Sweden, 1984
Located in Bochum, NRW
Bertil Vallien Kosta Boda Minos Glass Vases, Sweden, 1984
Bertil Vallien's vases with a swelling body, and swirling white decor. It was traditionally mouth-blown, giving it a uniq...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Swedish Modern Nils Landberg Orrefors Sommerso Smoked Grey Glass Large Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant smoked grey and clear sommerso glass vase. Designed by Nils Landberg and manufactured by Orrefors. Sweden, 1970s.
This hand blown glass va...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
Green Crystal Glass Apple by Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors, Sweden, 1957
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning crystal glass apple by Ingeborg Lundin, tinted crispy green. The apple is an iconic piece, composed in 1955 and was first presented at H55 where it caused a sensation. The design is the epitome of Lundin’s pure, gracious style.
About Ingeborg Lundin:
Ingeborg Lundin was a Swedish glass artist, whose 1950s and 60s designs are among the most influential of that era. Lundin got her education at Konstfack in Stockholm and started working at Orrefors directly after her graduation in 1947. She stayed at Orrefors until 1971, redefining the art of glass design with her pure, gracious, sometimes ethereal creations. Ingeborg Lundin received the Lunning prize in 1954 and a gold medal at the Milano Triennale in 1957.
Literature: Svenskt glas...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden, 1953
By Orrefors, Edward Hald
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful graal vase by Edward Hald, crystal clear with nuances of green. Beautiful underwater motif of fish, where the layers of glass create a lively, wat...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, Four Wine Glasses in Blue Mouth Blown Art Glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Monica Bratt for Reijmyre. Four wine glasses in blue mouth-blown art glass.
Swedish design, mid-20th century.
Measures: 11 x 8.7 cm.
In e...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Helena Tynell, Theodor Käppi Engraved Bird Tree Model 6649, Riihimäen Lasi 1953
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful Helena Tynell engraved Bird Tree dish. Many consider this to be amongst the most beautiful Helena Tynell engraved art pieces and one of the most sought-after Finnish piec...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Paul Hoff for Swedish Glass, Three Figures in Art Glass, WWF, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Paul Hoff for Swedish glass. Three figures in art glass. Cheetah, elephant and orangutan. WWF. 1970s.
The elephant measures: 12 x 10 cm.
In perfect condition.
Stamped.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase 3030 by Iittala Signed
By Alvar Aalto, Iittala
Located in Espoo, FI
Aalto savoy vase, white. "Alvar Aalto - 3030" signature on the bottom. In excellent condition. The height of the vase is approx. 160mm.
The Aalto Sav...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Bertil Vallien Kosta Boda Minos Glass Vases, Sweden, 1984
Located in Bochum, NRW
Bertil Vallien Kosta Boda Minos Glass Vases, Sweden, 1984
Bertil Vallien's vases with a swelling body, and swirling white decor. It was traditionally mouth-blown, giving it a uniq...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden, 1953
By Orrefors, Edward Hald
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful graal vase by Edward Hald, crystal clear with nuances of green. Beautiful underwater motif of fish, where the layers of glass create a lively, wat...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Paul Hoff for Swedish glass. Six birds in art glass. WWF. 1980s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Paul Hoff for Swedish glass. Six birds in art glass.
WWF. 1980s.
Largest measures: L 8 x H 6 cm.
In perfect condition.
Stamped.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Arthur Percy Light Blue Opalescent Glass Vase by Gullaskruf, 1952
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Delicate and exquisite mouthblown Swedish art glass vase designed by Arthur Percy for Gullaskrufs Glasbruk in 1952. White and light blue op...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
Ulrica Hydman Vallien for Kosta Boda, Hand Painted Wine Glass in Art Glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ulrica Hydman Vallien for Kosta Boda. Hand painted wine glass in mouth-blown art glass decorated with woman's face, 1980s.
Measures: 24 x 10...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Danish Blue Glass Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, circa 1950
By Per Lütken
Located in Brussels, BE
Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard , circa 1950, Denmark.
"Labrador" model, aqua blue glass designed in 1958.
Etched in the bottom Holmegaard, D, number 16912.
Dimensions: 13 cm ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Turquoise Vase in Mouth-Blown Art Glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Per Lütken for Holmegaard. Turquoise vase in mouth-blown art glass. Model Number 18648.
1960's.
Measures: 14.5 x 13 cm.
In excellent condition.
Incised signature and model number.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Set of 12 Josef Frank Blue, Green or Clear Seafood or Lobster Plates
By Josef Frank
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of 12 Josef Frank seafood or lobster plates in blue.
Designed in the 1940s by the Swedish designer, Josef Frank, originally as a seafood or lobster plate, also suitable for fr...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Glass
Kosta Boda Atoll Black Large Bowl Design Anna Ehrner
By Kosta Boda
Located in Bochum, NRW
Heavy and thick blown glass large bowl "Atoll" by Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda, Sweden. Original manufacturer label on the wall. Excellent condition.
Dimensions:
Diameter 17,5 cm, hei...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Cocktail Jug/Shaker in Clear Glass, Modern Swedish Art Glass, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Cocktail jug/shaker in clear glass, modern Swedish art glass, 1960s.
Measures 23.5 cm.
In perfect condition.
Unstamped.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Rare XL Sapphire Blue 'Dråbe' /Drop Vase by Per Lütken, Holmegaard from 1959
Located in Utrecht, NL
Rare largest size Sapphire blue 'Dråbe' (drop) vase from 1959.
An iconic design by the Danish glass designer Per Lütken, mouth-blown at Holmegaard Denmark.
The distinctive and chara...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Denby-Milnor Purple Mirage Champagne Coupes, S/6
By Swedish art glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Swedish Glass maker Denby-Milnor, a set of six Mid-Century Modern Coupes, in the Purple Mirage pattern, circa 1970s.
Designed for Champagne or desserts, this pattern was ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Green Handkerchief Bowl - Venini Murano Probably Fratelli Toso
By Venini, Fratelli Toso
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning handkerchief bowl probably produced and designed by Fratelli Toso at Venini in the 1960s. The bowl is 12 cm (4.8") tall and in best condition. It is not signed or labeled.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
A set of 3 glass works, serveware by Mona Morales-Schildt for Kosta, Sweden 1960
Located in København K, 84
The set of three glass works by Mona Morales-Schildt for Kosta, Sweden, circa 1960, epitomizes the elegant craftsmanship and innovative design characteristic of mid-20th-century Scandinavian glassware...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Art Deco Set of 6 Glass Sculptured Handcrafted Vases Reijmyre, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This wonderful turbine driven; blue glass vases was made in Sweden at Reijmyre. Designed by Monica Bratt. Wonderful blue color with that cool look of the glass twisting. All made by hand during the 1937-1942. Added to this collection is the very rare large vase...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Ulrica Hydman-Vallien for Kosta Boda miniature
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ulrica Hydman-Vallien for Kosta Boda miniature
Made by Kosta
Height from 7/ 2½ cm. Ø. 9/4½cm.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-century Modern Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Clear Glass Contour Vase, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This glass vase from the Contour series was designed by Vicke Lindstrand for the Swedish glassworks Kosta Glasbruk during the 1950s. It is made of high quality clear crystal glass wi...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala Art Glass Vase, 1960s, Beautiful Finnish Design
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala art glass vase, 1960s.
Beautiful Finnish design.
In perfect condition.
Measures: 17.5 cm x 7.2 cm.
Signed.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
A set of 3 glass works, serveware by Mona Morales-Schildt for Kosta, Sweden 1960
Located in København K, 84
The set of three glass works by Mona Morales-Schildt for Kosta, Sweden, circa 1960, epitomizes the elegant craftsmanship and innovative design characteristic of mid-20th-century Scandinavian glassware...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Blue Glass Pitcher - Monica Bratt Reijmyre Glassworks - Swedish Glass
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning blue glass pitcher designed at Reijmyre in the 1950s by Monica Bratt. The pitcher is 23.5 cm tall and in best condition. It is label marked as the photo shows.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Rare, large collection of fourteen Swedish Drinking Glasses from the 18th-19th c
Located in Farsta, SE
Rare, large collection of fourteen Swedish Drinking Glasses from the 18th-19th centuries
Sometimes I spend years collecting to build what, in...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Birch
Midcentury Modern Crystal Table Lamps Orrefors by Carl Fagerlund Sweden 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Exceptional pair of heavy hourglass form crystal lamps with polished nickel fittings. The lamps were made in Sweden at Orrefors glasbruk.
The designer Carl Fagerlund has created at g...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
Ultima Thule Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ultima Thule Footed Glass Bowl
by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala
Finland, 1968
"a simple way to bring some style to your salad"
"This beautiful “Ultima Thule” Glass Bowl was designed...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Per Lutken Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Blue Glass Vases, Holmegar, 1960s
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian glass vases, set of two, designed by Per Lutken for Holmegaard with mark engraved on the bottom, some signs due to normal use over time, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Set of Iittala Ultima Thule Bowls 13 Pieces
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A set of total 13 pieces. 12 clear glass serving bowls and one large bowl in the Ultima Thule pattern for Iittala Glass Co, Finland.
Very good.
Meas...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Modern Crystal Lotus Bowl by Designer Lars Hellsten
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Scandinavian Modern or organic modern crystal lotus flower bowl by sculptor/designer, Lars Hellsten, circa late-20th century, Sweden. Great as a standalone bowl or as vid...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
Michael Bang for Holmegaard, Three Bowls in Orange and White Art Glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Michael Bang for Holmegaard.
Three bowls in orange and white art glass.
Two with matching lids.
In perfect condition.
1960s.
Largest measuring: d 1...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Model 'I-400' Straight Bird Bottle by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, Finland, 1956
Located in Steenwijk, NL
A design by Timo Sarpaneva from 1956. It was in production from 1957-1966. This specific bottle is engraved "T Sarpaneva 2500".
This deep blue version is a more rare color to find an...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Nanny Still for Riihimäen Lasi, Vase in Pink and Clear Art Glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nanny Still (1926-2009) for Riihimäen Lasi. Rare vase in pink and clear mouth-blown art glass.
Finnish design, 1960s.
Measures: 11.5 x 9.3 cm.
In excellent condition.
Signed.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Eight Lobster Dishes in Green Glass by Josef Frank
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Eight lobster dishes in green glass, Josef Frank.
Produced by Reijmyre / Gullaskruf.
In good condition. Measure: 30 cm long.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Black Glass Vase - Edvin Ollers - Elme Glassworks, Sweden 1930s
By Edvin Ollers
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely black glass vase in molded glass designed in 1930s by Edvin Ollers and produced at Elme Glassworks in Sweden. The vase is 20,5 cm high and in excellent condition. It is not ...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Glass Aquarium Block by Asta Strömberg for Strömbergshyttan, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
This stunning glass block aquarium, designed by Asta Strömberg and produced by Strömbergshyttan, showcases a rare combination of artistry and craftsmanship that defines Swedish mid-c...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern Glass Vases Orrefors Erika Lagerbielke, Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful art glass vases designed by Erika Lagerbielke and Nils Landberg produced at Orrefors, Sweden. The large one is extremely heavy and together they give a great modern look. ...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Flower Vase, Finnish, Art Glass, Display, Decorative, Mid Century, 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage flower vase. A Finnish, coloured glass display pot, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.
A striking mid-century Finnish glass vase, beautifully crafted with...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Bengt Orup Johansfors, Art Glass Vase, Designed in the 1950s-1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bengt Orup, Johansfors. Art glass vase.
Designed in the 1950s-1960s.
Measures: Height 25 cm., diameter 7 cm.
In perfect condition.
Signed.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Scandinavian Modern Pair of Heavy Clear Crystal Candle Holders Orrefors Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Large and heavy sculptures made in crystal glass with brass details. The glass has carved rounded holes. Made in the late 1970s and early 1980s these candle holders were produced at ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
Lion glass relief by Erik Höglund for Boda glasbruk, Sweden, 1960s
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Glass sculpture of a lion mounted on a rustic steel frame. Erik Höglund designed this piece for Boda glasbruk in the middle of the 20th century.
Partly worn surface on frame. Glass...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Metal
Black Glass Vase - Edvin Ollers - Elme Glassworks, Sweden 1930s
By Edvin Ollers
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely black glass vase in molded glass designed in 1930s by Edvin Ollers and produced at Elme Glassworks in Sweden. The vase is 20,5 cm high and in excellent condition. It is not ...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala, Pink Crystal Bowl No. 3317, Finland, circa 1948-1959
Located in Chatham, ON
TAPIO WIRKKALA - IITTALA - Design No. 3317 - Mid Century Scandinavian sculptural pink glass / crystal bowl with indented rim - signed on the side (as photographed) - Finland - circa ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Swedish Pukeberg Clear Glass Place Knife Holders, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of four Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern art glass place knife rests / card holders manufactured by Pukeberg Sweden in the 1960s. Likely designed by Eva Englund. Smooth shell shap...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
1970s Set of Four Bowls in Handblown Opal Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four bowls in handblown opal glass designed by Michael Bang and made by Holmegaard in the 1970s.
The well designed set with it´s 1970´s color...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
Glass Vase Transparent Glass Decor of Horses, Round Globe, Glimma Sweden
By Edvin Ollers
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning round globe vase in glass designed by Edvin Ollers at Glimma Glass works in the 1950s. It is 18 cm in diameter and about 18 cm high. The vase is...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Swedish Midcentury Crystal Table Lamps Orrefors by Carl Fagerlund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Exceptional pair of heavy hourglass form crystal lamps with polished nickel fittings. The lamps were made in Sweden at Orrefors glasbruk.
The designer Carl Fagerlund has created at ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Colourful Kaj Franck Ring Plate with Red, Pink and Amber, Nuutajärvi 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A lovely decorative dish designed by the renowned Kaj Franck. This very colorful design full of red, orange and purple tones blends them all together and creates a vibrant playful vi...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Tapio Wirkkala for Ittala Lunaria Ice Block Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Nice center bowl designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Ittala. Clear glass with textured ice surface. Original clean and undamaged condition, unsigned.
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Set of 12 Glass Bottles by Nanny Still for Riihimäen Lasi, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of 12 glass bottles by Nanny Still for Riihimäen Lasi from the 1960s. Free blown glass. Sizes vary from 32-34 cm in height. Different colors. Good vintage condition, minor patina...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Brass and Crystal Cylinder Chandelier by Tyringe for Orrefors, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Well-made chandelier with ten-cylinder shaped cupolas in crystallized glass and brass fittings.
Designed by Orrefors and manufactured by Tyringe, circa 1960 second half.
Vintage ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Brass
Emerald Green Holmegaard Danish Decanter and Fluted Glasses
By Holmegaard, Kastrup
Located in Garnerville, NY
A fine and pristine set of six emerald green fluted glasses and tall decanter. The decanter is signed with the original paper label, By Appointment to H. H. The King of Denmark, Made...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Kaj Franck Woodcock "Lehtokurppa" Glass Sculpture Model KF224 for Nuutajärvi
Located in Helsinki, FI
A Kaj Franck Woodcock "Lehtokurppa" model KF224 for Nuutajärvi, 1954. A beautiful art glass object, designed by the brilliant Kaj Franck. This rare piece was in production only from ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Group of 3 Marcolin Crystal Glass Birds Made in Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Nice grouping of three crystal glass birds by Marcolin, Made in Sweden. All signed, and in perfect condition. Tallest 13.5 inch, H middle 12 H x smallest 10.5 H (inches).
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
Otto Brauer for Holmegaard, Large Vase / Bottle in White Art Glass with Ball
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Otto Brauer for Holmegaard.
Large vase / bottle in white art glass with ball, 1960s.
Measures: 52.5 x 17 cm.
In perfect condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Set of 12 Blue or Green Josef Frank Seafood or Lobster Finger Bowls
By Josef Frank
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of 12 blue or green Josef Frank seafood/lobster finger bowls.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Twelve "Buffet" Plates in Blue-Green Art Glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Per Lütken for Holmegaard.
Twelve "Buffet" plates in blue-green mouth-blown art glass. 1980s.
Diameter: 17.5 - 19 cm.
In excellent condition.
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Glass “Devil’s Cradle” Bowl by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful “Devil’s Cradle” bowl by Timo Sarpaneva, made in thick glass quality in an organic, rounded form. Two holes close to the edge. Frosted surface.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
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