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
Saara Hopea / CANDLE HOLDER(YELLOW) SH133 / Nuutajärvi
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Saara Hopea is a Finnish female designer.
She specialised in interior design at the Central School of Applied Arts in Helsinki, and after graduating, she started her career as a furn...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Swedish and Other Glass Artists, Including Mats Jonasson, Nine Figures
Located in København, Copenhagen
Swedish and other glass artists, including Mats Jonasson. Nine figures of animals in clear art glass, 1980s.
Largest measures: 17 x 8.5 cm.
In very good...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Rare Helena Tynell Engraved Cat Dish Model 6638 for Riihimäen Lasi Oy, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and rare Helena Tynell engraved cat dish. A perfect gift for glass collectors or even just cat lovers. The dish has been designed by Helena Tynell...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Swedish Modern AFORS Blown Glass Stemmed Vase, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Lovely Swedish blown glass stemmed Vase by AFORS from the 1940s. Hand decorated with perpendicular stripes in alternating black and yellow on the slender fluted body separated from t...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
$116 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Set of 3 Eggs Monica Backstrom Kosta, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This set of 3 eggs with a swelling shape and mottled brown surface was designed by Monica Backström. They are al unique and was mouth-blown and hand-c...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern Tamara Aladin Safari Glass Vase, Riihimäen Lasi Oy Finland
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning mold blown glass Safari Vase by Tamara Aladin for Riihimäen Lasi Oy or Riihimaki of Finland. Textured bottom to the shoulder and then clear on t...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
$140 Sale Price
20% Off
Orrefors Green Glass Set of 3 Pieces, Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These 3 pieces are made at Orrefors two vases and one large jug.
Very good condition
Measures: Jug H 39 cm, large vase H 33 cm, small vase H 22 cm.
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
$1,185 / set
Scandinavian Modern Iittala Large Glass Fruit Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Chicago, IL
Scandinavian Modern Large Glass Fruit Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala in the Ultima Thule line. The footed bowl has textured sides that reference the northern icy terrain of Scand...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Signe Persson-Melin, Swedish glass artist. Carafe with three cups. Ca. 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
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
Kosta Boda, Sweden, Four Figures in Art Glass, 1970s/80s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kosta Boda, Sweden.
Four figures in art glass.
Viking, Viking ship and a pair of candle sticks with faces.
In perfect condition.
1970/80s.
The candle stick measures: H 8.5 x D 7...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Mid-century Modern Scandinavian Art Glass Vase from Orrefors, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This transparent vase was designed by Sven Palmquist for the Swedish glassworks Orrefors during the 1950s. The vase is made of art glass.
Sven Palmquist was born in 1906 in Lenhov...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
$877 Sale Price
21% Off
Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase 3030 by Iittala Signed
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Aalto savoy vase, white. "Alvar Aalto - 3030" signature on the bottom. In very good condition. The height of the vase is approx. 160mm.
The Aalto Sav...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
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...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Ronneby, Sweden, Two Fish in Blue Mouth-Blown Art Glass, 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Ronneby, Sweden. Two fish in blue mouth-blown art glass. 1970s.
Largest measures: 20 x 14 cm.
In excellent condition.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art 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
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Glass Vases by Bengt Edenfalk for Skruf
By Bengt Edenfalk, Skruf
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of glass vases designed by Bengt Edenfalk Skrufs Glasbruk, Sweden, 1960s.
Measurements:
Bigger vase 26.5cm tall and 8cm wide/deep
Smaller vas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
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 ...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
3 Red & Blue Glass Vases - Boda Sweden - Erik Höglund - 1960s Midcentury Modern
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Three glassvases designed by Erik Höglund at Boda, Sweden. The red vase is 13.5 cm high and 15 cm in diameter, the highest blue vase is 21.5 cm high and 11 cm in diameter, the other ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
$664 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Kosta Boda, Sweden. Three Art Glass Figures. "the Family". 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kosta Boda, Sweden. Three art glass figures with engraved and hand-painted decoration. "The family". 1970s.
Largest measures: 12 x 6 cm.
Marked with year.
In perfect condition.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Kaj Franck, Blue and Violet Vases Model KF 234 from 1956 and 1960, Nuutajärvi
Located in Helsinki, FI
Tapered glass vase featuring an oval- rim and base model KF 234, designed by Kaj Franck and manufactured during 1955-1964. The colours of these two vases are clear glass with settled...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Per Lutken Scandinavian Mid-Century Light Blue Glass Vases, Holmegar, 1960s
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian glass vases, set of three, designed by Per Lutken for Holmegaard with mark engraved on the bottom, Denmark 1960s.
Dimensions from left
height 17.5 cm - diameter 5 cm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
$445 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
Monica Bratt for Reijmyre. Two bowls in wine-red mouth-blown art glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, Sweden. Bowl and bowl on foot in wine-red mouth-blown art glass.
1960s/1970s.
Perfect condition.
Centrepiece: H 13.2 cm x D 14.3 cm.
Bowl: H 6.3 cm x D 14....
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors, Set of 5 "Colora" Bowls in Art Glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors. Set of 5 "Colora" bowls in art glass.
In perfect condition.
Largest bowl measures: 13 cm x 4.5 cm.
Stamped.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Denby-Milnor Blue Flare Glass Goblets, S/6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Swedish glass maker Denby-Milnor, a set of six Mid-Century Modern goblets, in the Blue Flare pattern, circa 1970s.
This pattern was hand-blown in the distinctive Scandina...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Michael Bang for Holmegaard Art Glass Sugar Bowl, Creamer Set
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Beautiful Danish modern umber, warm caramel and milky white glass sugar bowl and creamer set. Designed by Michael Bang for Danish Holmegaard...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Otto Brauer for Holmegaard, Colossal Vase/Bottle, Brown Art Glass with Blue Ball
Located in København, Copenhagen
Otto Brauer for Holmegaard.
Colossal vase or bottle in brown art glass with blue ball.
1960s.
Measures: 54 x 20 cm (incl. Ball).
In perfect condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors, Vase in Clear Art Glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors. Vase in clear art glass, engraved with abstract motif.
Measures: 28 x 10 cm.
In very good condition.
Signed.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
$400 Sale Price
20% Off
Vase Kantarelli by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittalla, 1953
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The Chanterelle vase was designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1947 for Iittalla in Finland.
The ‘Kantarelli’ vase takes its name and shape from the chanterelle mushroom. It is one of the g...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Oiva Toikka for Arabia, Twelve Kastehelmi Plates in Clear Art Glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
Oiva Toikka for Arabia. Twelve Kastehelmi plates in clear art glass.
Finnish design, 1970s.
Measure: Diameter: 17.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Scandinavian glass artist. Plate and two bowls in mouth-blown art glass.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Scandinavian glass artist.
Plate and two bowls in mouth-blown art glass with wavy edges. The 1980s.
Largest bowl measures: 14 x 6.5 cm.
Plate diameter: 1...
Category
1980s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Helena Turpeinen (Tynell) Line-engraved Green Mushroom Vase, Riihimäenlasi 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare and early line-engraved vase by Helena Turpeinen Tynell. The vase is signed Helena Turpeinen which dates it at pre 1947 when she married Paavo Ty...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Ulrica Hydman Vallien for Kosta Boda, Unique Vase in Mouth-Blown Art Glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
Ulrica Hydman Vallien for Kosta Boda. Unique vase in mouth-blown art glass, 1980s.
Measures: 32 x 22 cm.
In very good condition.
Signed.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Kaj Blomqvist for Kumela, Five Mouth-Blown Art Glass Vases, Finnish Design, 1970
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kaj Blomqvist for Kumela. Five mouth-blown art glass vases in dark and orange shades. Finnish design, 1970s.
Largest measures: 20.5 x 11 cm.
In perfect...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors, Colora Vase in Yellow Art Glass, Approx. 1970
Located in København, Copenhagen
Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors. Colora vase in yellow art glass.
Approx. 1970.
In excellent condition.
H 17.0 x d 13.0 cm.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Midcentury Drink Pitcher, Bowl and Seven Glasses and by Jacob E. Bang, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pitcher, bowl and seven glasses designed by Jacob E. Bang for Holmegaard, Denmark. Great condition, 1950s.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Finnish Glass Artist, Vase in Green Mouth Blown Art Glass, 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Finnish glass artist. Vase in green mouth blown art glass. Abstract motif. 1970s.
Measures: 22 x 11 cm.
In perfect condition.
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
$240 Sale Price
20% Off
Orrefors, Sweden, Large Modernist Bowl in Clear Art Glass, Stylish Design, 1980s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Orrefors, Sweden. Large modernist bowl in clear art glass. Stylish design, 1980's.
Measures: 25.5 x 16 cm.
In very good condition.
Incised signature.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Cut Glass
Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, 9 Glasses in Blue Mouth Blown Art Glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
Monica Bratt for Reijmyre. 9 Glasses in blue mouth-blown art glass.
Swedish design, mid 20th century.
Measures: 10.3 x 9.5 cm.
In excelle...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Nanny Still for the Riihimaen Lasi Pompadour Vase
Located in København, Copenhagen
Nanny Still for the Riihimaen Lasi Pompadour vase.
Measures: 27.5 cm x 8 cm
In perfect condition.
Category
20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass
$480 Sale Price
20% Off
Ulrica Hydman Vallien for Kosta Boda, Bowl in Mouth-Blown Art Glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
Ulrica Hydman Vallien for Kosta Boda. Bowl in mouth-blown art glass with fish motifs. Swedish design, 1980s.
Measures: 22 x 14 cm.
In very good condition.
Signed.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Ulrica Hydman Vallien for Kosta Boda, Hanging Herbal Pot in Art Glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
Ulrica Hydman Vallien for Kosta Boda. Hanging herbal pot in art glass with bird motifs, 1980s-1990s.
Measures: 15 x 13 cm.
In very good condition.
Sticker.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Large Sven Palmqvist, Orrefors Kraka Art Glass Vase, Signed
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large Sven Palmqvist, Orrefors Kraka art glass vase, net pattern in blue and yellow-green. Signed Orrefors, pu 3364, Sven Palmqvist.
In good condition....
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
$1,200 Sale Price
33% Off
Large Grey Green Danish Glass Vase by Per Lutken for Holmegaard 1960s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A tall and finely executed hand blown green glass vase by Holmegaard. The vase is signed and marked by Holmegaard and Lütken. The shape and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
$345 Sale Price
25% Off
Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda Glass Vase
Located in København, Copenhagen
Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda glass vase.
Signed: LH 0258.
Measures: 33 x 8 cm.
In perfect condition.
Sweden, 1950s-1960s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
$640 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Glass Vase by Orrefors, 1930s
By Orrefors
Located in Barcelona, ES
Glass vase produced at Orrefors in 1930s. Stamp, somewhat torn, and marked "Orrefors" "1932".
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Four "Strikt" cocktail glasses, Bengt Orup, Johansfors.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers.
Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase.
Four "Strikt" cocktail glasses, Bengt Orup, Joha...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Gullaskruf Vodka or Schnapps Set in Art Glass, Sweden, circa 1970
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gullaskruf vodka or schnapps set in art glass. Four plus four vodka or schnapps glasses and schnapps decanter in modern design.
Sweden, circa 1970.
In perfect condition.
Mea...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
$400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern IIttala Set of 12 Fruit Bowls by Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 12 Scandinavian Modern individual art glass dessert bowls by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala in the Ultima Thule line. The bowls have textured sides that reference the northern icy...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi Glass Works, Finland Art Glass, 21 Bowls
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kaj Franck (Finnish, 1911-1989) Nuutajärvi glass Works, Wa¨rtsila¨ Finland art glass, a total of 21 bowls of different colors.
Measures: 9 x 5 cm and 7 x 5 cm.
In perfect condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass
$1,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Edvin Öhrström "Ariel" Glass Bowl for Orrefors
Located in Kastrup, DK
Edvin Öhrström 1906-1994.
A deep red and clear glass "Ariel" bowl for Orrefors.
Engraved signature to base Edvin Öhrström and Orrefors.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
1956 SIGNED Tapio Wirkkala Combed Crystal Art Objects by Littala (4 Pieces)
Located in North Miami, FL
These etched SIGNED Tapio Wirkkala combed cut crystal grouping of bowls and cup are styled after large leaves which was one of Wirkkala's favorite motifs to use in his art glass. One flat bowl is higher than the other slightly and all have texture from the combed cut technique. Heavy and important collection.
Dimensions: Flat bowls are 6 inches wide 7.25 long and 1.25 high, small canoe style dish is 6.5 inches long 3 inches wide, 2.25 inches high, small cup is 3.25 inches diameter and 2.25 inches tall.
BIOGRAPHY: Tapio Wirkkala was Finland’s leading contributor to the Scandinavian interpretation of modernism in the mid-20th century. Prolific and innovative, Wirkkala excelled in a wide range of fields, including glass, furniture, porcelain, jewelry and tableware. The hallmark of his talent was an ability to impart a craft aesthetic based on natural forms — leaves, ice, bubbles, birds — to industrially produced designs.
A native of Helsinki, Wirkkala studied at the national School of Applied Arts and took up a career in graphic design. After serving in the Finnish army during World War II, he joined the glassmaking firm Iittala, an association that would continue to the end of his life. Wirkkala learned every aspect of glassmaking in keeping with his belief that an artist-designer should be involved in all stages of production. His best-known works for Iittala are vases and drinking vessels that resemble either carved ice or icicles. In 1956, Wirkkala began a long relationship with the porcelain maker Rosenthal, for whom he designed elegant table pieces, such as the Finlandia coffee service and the biomorphic Pollo vases.
House Beautiful magazine declared Wirkkala’s Leaf...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
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
Scandinavian glass artist. Unique bowl in green mouth-blown art glass.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Scandinavian glass artist. Unique bowl in green mouth-blown art glass.
Mid-20th century.
Measures: 27.5 x 9 cm.
In excellent condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Danish Mid-Century Modern Bowl or Vase by Kylle Svanlund, Holmgaard
Located in New York, NY
A large Danish Mid-Century Modern bowl / vase by Kylle Svanlund for Holmgaard Glasværk, circa 1960s. The piece features a softly folded form in clear to pale gold color glass. Marked...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Emile Henry, France, Eight Lunch Plates in Glazed Stoneware, Mid-20th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Swedish art glass. Twelve deep plates in smoky mouth-blown art glass.
1960/70s.
Measures: 23.5 x 3.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda, Sculpture / Paper Weight in Clear Art Glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda. Sculpture / paper weight in clear mouth-blown art glass with inlaid bubbles.
Swedish design, 1970/80s.
Measures: 11 x 7.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
...
Category
1970s Swedish 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
Collection of Art Glass Figures 'Family', Kosta Boda, Sweden
Located in København, Copenhagen
Collection of art glass figures 'family', Kosta Boda, Sweden.
Engraved and hand painted decoration.
Marked with year.
Largest measures: 15.5 x 5.5...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Scandinavian Modern glass for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern glass for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage glass created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, art glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern glass made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original glass, popular names associated with this style include Holmegaard, Michael Bang, Iittala, and Kosta Boda. 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 glass differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $160 and tops out at $3,300 while the average work can sell for $400.
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Salviati Flute
Salviati Moser
Sophie Lou Jacobsen
St Louis Excellence Crystal
Steuben Pear
Steuben Rosaline
Steuben Snail
Stiegel Glass
Tangerine Decanter
Tangerine Glass Decanter
Tapio Wirkkala Drinking Glasses
Tiffany Favrile Decanter
Tyrone Crystal