Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and 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
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, four "Bodega" dinner plates in stoneware.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, four "Bodega" dinner plates in stoneware.
Stylish Scandinavian design.
From the 1970s.
Marked.
First factory quality.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Figgjo Flint Norwegian Fish Service, Platter and 12 Plates, Mid-20th C
By Figgjo Flint
Located in Miami, FL
Figgjo Flint Norwegian Fish Service, Platter and 12 Plates, Mid-20th C
Offered for sale is a set of 12 dining plates and a companion serving platt...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
$300 Sale Price / set
24% Off
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio. Miniature bowl with brown glaze. 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Stig Lindberg (1916-1982), Gustavsberg Studio.
Miniature bowl with brown glaze.
From the 1960s.
Signed.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 30 mm x D 33 mm.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Po Ström for Alsterfors, Two Table Lamps in Orange Mouth-Blown Art Glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
PO Ström for Alsterfors. Two table lamps in orange mouth-blown art glass.
Swedish design, 1960s.
Measures: 31 x 10.8 cm (ex socket).
In good condition.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Lovely Pitcher Ceramics Ewald Dahlskog 1930s, Bo Fajans, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely pitcher designed by Ewald Dahlskog in the 1930s at Bo Fajans in Gefle, Sweden. It is 26.5 cm high and in very good condition.
Ewald Dahlskog, born in 1880, was a pioneering...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Dove Blue Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown and yelllow vase with a stunning glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 14.5 cm (5.8") tall. It´s in excellent condition and marked as 1st quality.
Gunna...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Arabia, Finland. "Karelia". Four sets of coffee cups and saucers in stoneware.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Arabia, Finland. "Karelia". Four sets of coffee cups and saucers in stoneware.
From the 1970s.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Cup: H 6.0 cm x D 6.4 cm.
Saucer: 14.1 cm.
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg. Miniature vase with glaze in shades of green
Located in København, Copenhagen
Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg.
Miniature ceramic vase with glaze in shades of green.
In excellent condition.
Dated 1958
Signed and marked with Gustavsberg studio hand.
Dimensions: ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Solid Teak Danish Congo Ice Bucket Model 810
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Model 810 Congo ice bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. The solid teak, Danish made ice bucket was designed in 1958. Distinguished for its elegant Scandinavian design and expert cra...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
1950s Danish Teak Salad Bowl by Finn Juhl for Kay Bojesen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A modern design Classic - lathe turned teak salad bowl in the largest size, design by Finn Juhl crafted by Magne Monsen for Kay Bojesen.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Pair of Georg Jensen Danish Modern Sterling Silver Grape Compotes
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Danish Modern sterling silver compotes. Made by Georg Jensen in Copenhagen. Wide and deep bowl on domed mount encircled with fruiting grapevine. Twisted and lobed shaft inset...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio. Miniature vase with green-brown glaze.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Stig Lindberg (1916-1982), Gustavsberg Studio.
Miniature vase with green-brown glaze.
1960s.
Signed.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 30 mm x D 18 mm.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Eva Stæhr-Nielsen for Saxbo, Miniature Bowl in Glazed Stoneware, Mid-20th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Eva Stæhr-Nielsen for Saxbo. Miniature bowl in glazed stoneware.
Beautiful glaze in brown shades. Mid-20th century.
Measures: 7.5 x 2.5 cm.
Stamped.
In excellent condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Paul Hoff for "Svenskt Glass", Five Art Glass Figures, WWF, Mid-20th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Paul Hoff for "Svenskt Glass".
Five art glass figures in shape of a blue whale, walrus, seal, polar bear and ox. WWF. Mid-20th century.
Largest piece measures: 19 cm x 7,5 cm.
In...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Marianne Westman for Rörstrand. Six "Maya" stoneware plates. 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Marianne Westman (1928-2017) for Rörstrand.
A set of six "Maya" stoneware plates.
From the 1970s.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
First factory quality.
Dimensions: Diameter 19.0 cm.
...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Twelve Coq Deep Plates, 1960's
Located in København, Copenhagen
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. Twelve Coq deep plates. Beautiful glaze in brown shades. Swedish design, 1960s.
Measures: 20 x 4 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. Set of eight "Dart" stoneware plates.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Stig Lindberg (1916–1982) for Gustavsberg.
A set of eight "Dart" stoneware plates. Hand-painted.
1960s.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: Diameter 19.5 cm.
Stig Lindberg wa...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Carl Harry Stalhane, Rörstrand Stoneware Bowl, Sweden, Mid 20 Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Carl Harry Stalhane, Rörstrand stoneware bowl.
Sweden, mid-20 century.
Beautiful glaze in shades of green.
In perfect condition, first. factory quality.
Measures 17 x 7 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
$288 Sale Price
20% Off
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. "Löja" plate. Hand-painted with a fish motif.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. "Löja" plate.
Hand-painted with a fish motif. Satirical illustration with Swedish text.
From the 1950s.
In good condition with minor wear to the paint...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. "Löja" plate. Hand-painted with a fish motif.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. "Löja" plate. Hand-painted with a fish motif. Satirical illustration with Swedish text.
From the 1950s.
In good condition with some slight wear to the ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Royal Holland Pewter and Teak Danish Coffee Pot 1960s KMD Tiel Daalderop
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Danish Modern Royal Holland KMD Tiel Daalderop Pewter and Teak coffee pot circa 1960.
Mid Century Modern Royal Holland Pewter KMD Tiel pewter and teak wood coffee pot.
Vintage From the 60’s with beautiful sleek lines.
Danish Modern Coffee Pitcher with lid: 12.5" with lid on.
Stamped with the Royal Holland Pewter logo, "KDM", and "Made in Holland", some numbers.
Condition: There are some light dents on the side which I attempted to capture.
The pewter has some scratches from normal use, small dents on side.
This mid-century set is a compliment to many settings and is the ultimate danish mid century design.
I would use as a Danish MCM vase...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pewter
Royal Copenhagen Duck, Figurine Number 1933, Designer Peter Herold
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen duck, figurine number 1933.
Technique: Underglaze.
Designer: Peter Herold.
No longer in production.
Measures: 16 cm...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
$256 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Serving Platters by Anita Nylund Sweden Colorful Ceramic Male and Female
Located in Kansas City, MO
Colorful hand painted functional and decorative serving dishes in the shape of a fish and a bell with male and female figures. Suitable for hanging on the wall as these did for their...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg Studio, Ceramic Vase
Located in København, Copenhagen
Stig Lindberg (1916-1982), Gustavsberg Studio, ceramic vase.
Measuring: 12 x 8 cm.
In perfect condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
$240 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Gin Decanter in Purple Sommerso Glass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A modernist/Brutalist styled decanter for Gin or Vodka. It’s made from amethyst summerso glass. Notice that the tristand formation to the bottom matches the shape of the stopper. It’...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
$263 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Porcelain "Atlantis" Bowl Signed by Rolf Sinnemark
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large beautiful postmodern porcelain "Atlantis" bowl by Rolf Sinnemark for Rörstrand, Sweden. The black glazed bowl is decorated on the exterior and interior with depictions of geome...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Isak Isaksson Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase with a crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 18.5 cm (7.4") tall and about 5 cm (2") wide and it is in excellent condition. This is a unique vase ...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Serving Tray in Teak and Bamboo by Jens Quistgaard, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Serving Tray in Teak and Bamboo by Jens Quistgaard, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Teak and bamboo
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by Dansk in Denmark
Dimensions...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, Four Koka Deep Plates in Stoneware
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hertha Bengtson (1917-1993) for Rörstrand.
Four Koka deep plates in glazed stoneware. 1960s.
Measures: 20.5 x 4 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
For almost half a century, ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Large and Rare Bowl in Glazed Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) for Rörstrand.
Large and rare bowl in glazed ceramics. Beautiful glaze in brown shades.
Mid-20th century.
Measures: 40 x 26 cm...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Tapio Wirkkala Composition Secunda Grey Set 34 Piece
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare coffee and cake set in Rosenthal (Germany) bone china designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Finland 1963.
6 mocha cups with their saucers
6 coffee cups with their saucers
Coffee pot
Milk jug
Sugar bowl
6 cake plates 20cm...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Five-Piece Glassware, Decanter and Cocktail/Lemonade Glass "Strict, " Bengt Orup
Located in København, Copenhagen
Five-piece glassware, decanter and cocktail / lemonade glass "Strict", Bengt Orup, Johansfors.
Designed in the 1952.
Measures: Height ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
$800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
White, Modernist Vicke Lindstrand Earthenware Vase, by Upsala Ekeby Sweden 1930s
Located in Ystad, SE
A rarely seen White, Fluted and Modernist Earthenware Vase.
Designed in Sweden in the 1930s by Swedish Artist Vicke Lindstrand and made by Upsala Ekeby. The production year is close...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
Acorn by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 102pc Gold Vermeil
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous sterling silver stuns in this rich pattern that features a natural theme reminiscent of old world grace. A classic design yet with an understated touch, this pattern focuses...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Paul Hoff for Swedish glass. Six birds in art glass. WWF. 1980s.
Located in København, Copenhagen
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund Chamotte Container / Inkwell
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund Chamotte container / inkwell.
Measures 15.5 cm. x 12 cm. x 5 cm.
Beautiful turquoise glaze.
Marked.
In perfect condi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, Colombia lidded tureen.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, Colombia lidded tureen.
Model number 512.
Approx. 1970.
First factory quality.
Perfect condition.
Marked.
Dimensions: H 12.0 x D 24.0 cm. ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Glass Artist, Five Large Red Wine Glasses in Art Glass, 1980s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Scandinavian glass artist. Five large red wine glasses in art glass. 1980s.
Measures: 20.5 x 7 cm.
In excellent condition.
Category
1980s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Fish in Glazed Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) for Rörstrand. Fish in glazed ceramics.
Beautiful glaze in brown shades. Mid-20th century.
Measuring: L 17 cm. x H 14,5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Sig...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Berndt Friberg Studio Ceramic Bowl Modern Swedish Design
Located in København, Copenhagen
Berndt Friberg Studio ceramic bowl.
Modern Swedish design.
Unique, handmade. Fantastic glaze in brown shades!
Year Letter "J" year 1968.
Perfect. 1st. factory ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
$320 Sale Price
20% Off
Nils Thorsson and Johanne Gerber for Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen, Two Baca Dishes
Located in København, Copenhagen
Nils Thorsson and Johanne Gerber for Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen.
Baca table lamp with patterned glaze in sand and light brown shades. 1960s / 70s.
Measur...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Faience
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Royal Copenhagen, Salto Service, White, Three Plates, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen. Salto service, white. Three plates. 1960s.
Diameter: 19.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
1st factory quality.
Designed by Axel Salto in...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Rattan Tray by Artek, Finland, 1950s–60s
By Artek
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
A rare and beautifully handcrafted rattan tray from iconic Finnish design house Artek, dating from the 1950s–60s. This piece captures the essence of Nordic functionalism and natural ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Rattan
Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Turquoise Vase in Mouth-Blown Art Glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern Blue Resin Drink Coasters by Laurids Lønborg, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of painted resin coasters for drinks, coffee or tea. The set comes in its original onion shaped jar. Designed and manufactured by Laurids Lønborg in Denmark during the 1960s. T...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Resin
Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Twelve "Buffet" Plates in Blue-Green Art Glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Arne Bang, Ceramic No. 38
By Arne Bang
Located in Paris, FR
Danish ceramic stoneware by Arne Bang (1901-1983), circa 1950.
Two handles Vase with a beautiful enamel.
Signed by the ceramist Artist, monogram "AB" and model number "38".
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Enamel
Paul Hoff for Swedish Glass, Two Figures of an Orangutan and a Walrus
Located in København, Copenhagen
Paul Hoff for Swedish glass.
Two figures in the shape of an orangutan and a walrus.
Designed for WWF.
Walrus (1977) measures L 13.5 cm. x H 10.5 cm.
Orangutan (1979) 10.0 cm. x 1...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Set of Hand Blown Pitcher and Bowls in Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two bowls and a pitcher in blue hand blown opal glass, designed by Michael Bang and produced by Holmegaard in the 1970s.
The well designed set with it´s 1970´s colors is in...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
Olle Alberius for Rörstrand, Floor Vase in Glazed Ceramics, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Olle Alberius for Rörstrand. Floor vase in glazed ceramics.
Beautiful glaze in brown and light earth tones. 1960s.
Measures: 49 x 14 cm.
In excellent condition.
Signed.
1st fac...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Hertha Bengtsson for Rörstrand, 10 Koka Coffee Cups with Saucers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hertha Bengtsson 1917-1993 for Rörstrand.
10 Koka coffee cups with saucers in glazed stoneware. 1960s.
The coffee cup measures: 8 x 6.5 cm.
In exc...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, Twelve Koka Cake Plates, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hertha Bengtson (1917-1993) for Rörstrand.
Twelve Koka cake plates in glazed stoneware. 1960s.
Measure: Diameter: 17 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
For almost half a cent...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Tray Midcentury, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury 1960s signed Jens Quistgaard Dansk teak tray. Cheese or charcuterie. Board.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Eight "Buffet" Cutlery Rests in Art Glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
Per Lütken for Holmegaard.
Eight "Buffet" cutlery rests in mouth-blown art glass. 1980s.
Measures: 5 x 1.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Margrethe by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 88 pc Modern Rare
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
The Margrethe pattern was designed by Rigmor Andersen in the year 1965. Its unadorned style and tapered squared handle is representative of the Mid-Century Modern period. This rare p...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Eva Stæhr-nielsen for Saxbo, Teapot in Glazed Ceramics with Handle in Wicker
Located in København, Copenhagen
Eva Stæhr-Nielsen for Saxbo. Teapot in glazed ceramics with handle in wicker. Beautiful glaze in shades of blue, 1940s-1950s.
Measures: 17 x 14 cm (incl. Handle)
Stamped.
In very ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Pepper Mill, Denmark, 1960's
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Pepper Mill, Denmark, 1960's. Retains an original made in Denmark label.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
$140 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Five Sets of "Darts" Coffee Cups
Located in København, Copenhagen
Stig Lindberg (1916-1982), Gustavsberg. Five sets of "Darts" coffee cups in hand-painted stoneware,
circa 1960s.
Hallmarked.
Measures: 7.5 x 5.5 cm. Saucer 12 cm.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
$288 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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