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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 

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

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
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....
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Olle Brozén for Kosta Boda, "Floating Flowers" Figure and Two Candleholders
Located in København, Copenhagen
Olle Brozén (b. 1963) for Kosta Boda. "Floating Flowers" figure and two candleholders in mouth-blown art glass. Late 20th century. Largest candleholde...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Kastrup / Holmegaard, a Pair of Large Bowls in Yellow Opaline Glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kastrup / Holmegaard. A pair of large bowls in yellow opaline glass. Danish design, 1960s. In good condition. Sticker. Largest measures: 18 x 8 cm. Sma...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass

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Opaline Glass

Paul Hoff for Swedish Glass et al, 2 Glass Blocks with Motifs of Birds
Located in København, Copenhagen
Paul Hoff for Swedish glass et al. 2 glass blocks with motifs of birds made of art glass. WWF. World wildlife foundation. Largest measures: 23.5 cm x 17 cm. In perfect condition. ...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass

Three retro Lyngby art glass vases in blue. Denmark mid 20 c.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Three retro Lyngby art glass vases in blue. Denmark mid 20 c. In perfect condition. Measures: 17 cm. x 16 cm. (largest) Signed.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Åfors Carafe in Hand-Painted Mouth-Blown Art Glass, Swedish Design, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Åfors carafe in hand-painted mouth-blown art glass. Swedish design, 1960s. Measures: 19.5 x 8.5 cm. In excellent condition. Sticker.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Set of Twelve Holmegaard Bowls in Pink Art Glass, Danish Design, Mid-20th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Set of twelve Holmegaard bowls in pink art glass. Danish design, mid-20th century. Measures: 12.5 x 6.5 cm. In excellent condition.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Bengt Edenfalk for Skruf, Swedish Art Glass, 1980s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bengt Edenfalk for Skruf, Swedish art glass, 1980s. Measures: 21.5 cm. x 11 cm. In perfect condition.
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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass

Michael Bang for Holmegaard, Large "Palette" Bowl with Handle in Art Glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
Michael Bang for Holmegaard. Large "Palette" bowl with handle in orange and white art glass. 1960s. In perfect condition. Dimensions: l 25.5 with handle x h 6.0 cm.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Twelve "Buffet" Cutlery Rests in Art Glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
Per Lütken for Holmegaard. Twelve "Buffet" cutlery rests in mouth-blown art glass. 1980s. Measures: 5 x 1.5 cm. In excellent condition.
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1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Large Sven Palmqvist, Orrefors Kraka Art Glass Vase, Net Pattern
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 very good cond...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Otto Brauer for Holmegaard, Large Vase / Bottle in Green Art Glass with Red Ball
Located in København, Copenhagen
Otto Brauer for Holmegaard. Large vase / bottle in green art glass with red ball. 1960's. Measures: 29 x 9.5 cm (incl. Ball). In perfect condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Bengt Orup for Johansfors, Art Glass Vase, Swedish Design, 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bengt Orup for Johansfors. Art glass vase. Swedish design, 1970s. Measures: 35 x 10 cm. In very good condition. Incised signature.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Michael Bang for Holmegaard. Three Mugs in Orange and White Art Glass, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Michael Bang for Holmegaard. Three mugs in orange and white art glass. 1960s. In perfect condition. Dimensions: W 9.0 (with handle) x H 10.5 cm.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass

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Art Glass

"Pioni" Oiva Toikka, 12 Art Glass Plates, 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
"Pioni" Oiva Toikka, 12 art glass plates,  1970s. Clear glass. In perfect condition. Diameter 25 cm.
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1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, Swedish glassworks. Set of six red wine glasses.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, Swedish glassworks. A set of six red wine glasses in blue art glass. Handmade. 1970s. Perfect condition. Looks like new. Dimensions: H 18.5 cm x 7.5 cm.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass

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Art Glass

1970s Set of Pitchers and Bowl in Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two pitchers and a bowl in dusty yellow, designed by Michael Bang and produced by Holmegaard in the 1970s. The well designed set with it´s 1970´s colors is in very good con...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass

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Glass

Handblown Danish Salt and Pepper Set in Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of Danish salt and pepper set in handblown brown mushroom shaped opalineglass, designed by Michael Bang and produced by Holmegaard in the 1970s. The well designed hand blown m...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass

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Opaline Glass

Handblown Cream and Sugar Bowls in Opaline Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of honey-colored creamer and sugar bowls in handblown opaline glass, designed by Michael Bang and produced by Holmegaard in the 1970s. The well designed set with it´s 1970´s c...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass

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Glass, Opaline Glass

Two Dishes and a Bowl in Hand Blown Blue Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two dishes and a bowl in blue glass, designed by Michael Bang and produced by Holmegaard in the 1970s. The well designed set with it´s 1970´s colors is in very good conditi...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass

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Glass, Opaline Glass

1970s Green Danish Cream and Sugar Bowls in Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of green creamer and sugar bowls in glass, designed by Michael Bang and produced by Holmegaard in the 1970s. The well designed set with it´s 1970´s colors is in very good cond...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass

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Glass

1970s Yellow Danish Salt and Pepper Set in Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of yellow Danish salt and pepper set in in glass, designed by Michael Bang and produced by Holmegaard in the 1970s. The well designed hand blown mushroom shaped set in hand bl...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass

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Opaline Glass

Pierre Forsell Shot Glasses Produced by Skultuna in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Collection of 18 shot glasses designed by Pierre Forsell. Produced by Skultuna in Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass

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Brass

1970s Set of Pitcher and Bowl in Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of pitcher and bowl in yellow glass designed by Michael Bang and produced by Holmegaard in the 1970s. The set is in excellent condition. Seize in cm. / in.: Bowl H: 11.5 / 4,5....
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass

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Glass

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

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Art Glass

Large Otto Brauer Gulvase for Holmgaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large Otto Brauer design Gulvase for Holmgaard, Denmark. Impressive example in a rare size in beautiful sea green color glass with his signature shape that would be perfect for flowe...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Simon Gate Glass Vase Model Slöjdansen Produced by Orrefors in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare glass vase model Slöjdansen designed by Simon Gate. Produced by Orrefors in Sweden. Signed Orrefors Gate 109 25 KR (engraver Karl Rössler).
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1910s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass

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Glass

Clear Etched Art Glass Marine Scene from Strömbergshyttan, 1950s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This Clear Etched Art Glass Marine Scene from Strömbergshyttan, crafted in the 1950s, offers a captivating glimpse into the beauty of nature captured in glass. Strömbergshyttan, know...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Gunnar Cyren Blue "Pop" Goblet for Orrefors, circa 1966
Located in New York, NY
Blue glass 'Pop' goblets by Swedish designer Gunnar Cyren, produced by Orrefors, c. 1968. This goblet has a darker blue handle and vase and a beutiful detail around the top rim. Engr...
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1860s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Glass

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Glass

Tapio Wirkkala, "Tiima", set of 4 champagne glasses for Iittala
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Set of 4 champagne glasses, "Tiima", designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1958. Produced by Iittala from 1958-1973. Comes in original box. Never used. 3 sets available as this is posted.
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass

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Glass

Vase Fabula and Ariel Designed by Per B. Sundberg for Orrefors, Sweden, 2004
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase Fabula and Ariel designed by Per B. Sundberg for Orrefors, Sweden. 2004. Glass. Dimensions: H: 20 cm/ 7 7/8" D: 17 cm/ 6 2/3" Unique. Signed Orrefors 9663-87 Per B Sundberg. Per B. Sundberg grew up in Huddinge, south of Stockholm, where he early showed interest in creative expression, including in textile. Sundberg applied and was accepted to the pottery division at Capellagården in Vickleby 1983-85. In the years 1985-1992 he studied glass and ceramics at Konstfack in Stockholm, with a break in 1988 to study at the Pilchuck Glass School in Seattle. Per B Sundberg altered the course of Swedish design in the 1990s with the advent of new techniques and the creation of experimental ceramics...
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Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

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Glass

Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, Eight Sherry Glasses in Blue Mouth Blown Art Glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
Monica Bratt for Reijmyre. Eight sherry glasses in blue mouth blown art glass. 1950s. Measures: 10 x 5.5 cm. In excellent condition.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Smoke Colored Iittala Vase in Mouth-Blown Art Glass with Motif from a Forge
Located in København, Copenhagen
Smoke-colored Iittala vase in mouth-blown art glass with motif from a forge. Beautiful Finnish design, Measures 10 x 9 cm. Signed. In excellent condition.
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Swedish and Other Glass Artists, Including Reijmyre, Eight Figures of Birds
Located in København, Copenhagen
Swedish and other glass artists, including Reijmyre. Eight figures of birds in art glass,1980s. Largest measures: 15.5 x 11 cm. In very good condition. Some stamped and with sticker.
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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Large Art Glass Vase with Gold Decoration, Scandinavian Design, circa 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large art glass vase with gold decoration. Scandinavian design, circa 1970s. In good condition with signs of use. Measures: 49 x 25 cm.
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1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Råman Design, Three Figures in Blurred Art Glass, Late 20th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Råman design. Three figures in blurred art glass, late 20th century. Largest measures: 8.5 x 6.5 cm. In very good condition. Sticker.
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Scandinavian Glass Art, Large Rat in Purple Art Glass, Late 20th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Scandinavian glass art. Large rat in purple art glass, late 20th century. In very good condition. Measures: 20 x 19.5 cm.
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Scandinavian Art Glass, Carafe in Clear and Light Blue Art Glass, 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Scandinavian art glass. Carafe in clear and light blue art glass, 1970s. Measures: 25.5 x 9.5 cm. In very good condition.
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1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden, a Collection of Five Mouth Blown Flacons
Located in København, Copenhagen
Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden. A collection of five mouth blown flacons in clear art glass. Designed in the 1940s. In very good condition. Partially signed. Largest measures: 1...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Mikko Helander for Humppila Lasi, Spiral Decorated Vase, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Mikko Helander for Humppila Lasi, finnish art glass, spiral decorated vase. 1960's. Signed: Helander. Measures: 31 x 8 cm. In very good condition.
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass

Scandinavian Art Glass, 23 Mouth Blown Glass Dishes Adorned with Leaves, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Scandinavian art glass. 23 mouth blown glass dishes adorned with leaves, 1960s. In very good condition. Measures: 18 cm.
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass

Per Lütken for Holmegaard 'Denmark', Unique Glass Bowl in Clear Art Glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
Per Lütken for Holmegaard ‘Denmark’, Unique glass bowl in clear art glass, mid-20th century. In very good condition. Measures: 26 cm x 18.5 cm. Signed: HG86, 3452
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Large Orrefors Art Glass Vase, Stylish Swedish Design, 1950s-1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large Orrefors art glass vase, stylish Swedish design, 1950s-1960s. Signed: Orrefors fa 3453/1. Measures: 32 cm high. In good condition.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass

Large Seven Palmqvist, Orrefors Kraka Art Glass Vase, Net Pattern
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large seven Palmqvist, Orrefors Kraka art glass vase, net pattern in blue and yellow-green. Signed Orrefors, pu 3364, sven palmqvist. In good con...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

20 Art Glass "FlinDari" Model 5014, Nanny Still & Four Glasses, Riihimäki Lasi
Located in København, Copenhagen
20 art glass "FlinDari" model 5014 by Nanny Still and four glasses, model 2500 for Riihimäki Lasi. A total of 24 drinking glasses. Finnish design, 1960s-1970s. Me...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass

Vase Designed by Per B. Sundberg for Orrefors, Sweden, 2003
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase designed by Per B. Sundberg for Orrefors, Sweden. 2003. Glass. Dimensions: H: 27 cm/ 10 2/3" D: 18 cm/ 7" Unique. Signed Orrefors 9454-87 Per B Sundberg. Per B. Sundberg grew up in Huddinge, south of Stockholm, where he early showed interest in creative expression, including in textile. Sundberg applied and was accepted to the pottery division at Capellagården in Vickleby 1983-85. In the years 1985-1992 he studied glass and ceramics at Konstfack in Stockholm, with a break in 1988 to study at the Pilchuck Glass School in Seattle. Per B Sundberg altered the course of Swedish design in the 1990s with the advent of new techniques and the creation of experimental ceramics...
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Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

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Glass

1970sTwo White Danish Handblown Glass Bowls by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two white and green Danish bowls in handblown opaline glass, designed by Michael Bang and produced by Holmegaard in the 1970s. The well designed set with it´s 1970´s colors...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass

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Glass, Opaline Glass

Vase Designed by Bengt Edenfalk, Glass, Unique, Sweden, 1960
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase designed by Bengt Edenfalk, Sweden. 1960. Glass. Unique. Talatta technique. Dimensions: H: 17 cm/ 6 3/4'' D: 16 cm/ 6 1/4''
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass

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Glass

Vase, Tulip, Designed by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase, Tulip. Designed by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, Sweden. 1950's. Glass. Dimensions: H: 47 cm / 1' 7'' D: 11 cm / 4 1/4''
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass

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Glass

Vase designed by Per B. Sundberg for Orrefors, Sweden, 2004
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase designed by Per B. Sundberg for Orrefors, Sweden. 2004. Glass. Dimensions: H: 22 cm/ 8 2/3" D: 20 cm/ 7 7/8" Unique. Signed Orrefors 9450-87 Per B Sundberg. Per B. Sundberg grew up in Huddinge, south of Stockholm, where he early showed interest in creative expression, including in textile. Sundberg applied and was accepted to the pottery division at Capellagården in Vickleby 1983-85. In the years 1985-1992 he studied glass and ceramics at Konstfack in Stockholm, with a break in 1988 to study at the Pilchuck Glass School in Seattle. Per B Sundberg altered the course of Swedish design in the 1990s with the advent of new techniques and the creation of experimental ceramics...
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Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

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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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