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
Danish Modern Nutcracker in Rosewood & Brass, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A simple design dating back to the late 1950s or early 1960’s, this Rosewood and brass nutcracker utilizes two pieces of rosewood and brass hardware and mechanism in the most stylish...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Bjorn Wiinblad Artist Line Porcelain Set for Rosenthal, 1970s, Set of 3
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Wiinblad Studio Line set consisting of ashtray/dish, candlestick and table lighter. Colorful and characteristic Wiinblad fantasy figurines. Manufactured by Rosenthal in Germany durin...
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1970s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
$319 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Bode Willumsen for Royal Copenhagen, Glazed Ceramic Pitcher, 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Bode Willumsen for Royal Copenhagen, beautiful footed stoneware pitcher in rare deep earthy red glazed ceramic, 1940s.
Designed by Danish ceramist Bode Willumsen and manufactured by...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern "Tarina" Decanter by Arabia, Finland 1950s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This Scandinavian modern "Tarina" Decanter by Eira Käär and Leena Vuorinen for Arabia Finland 1950s is adorned with a unique design.
"Tarina" translates to "story" or "fable" in Finnish, likely alluding to the design of the decanter. In the form of a figure adorned in a jacket, with the stopper ingeniously serving as its hat, this decanter is stimulating to the imagination. Crafted from white stoneware and finished with a lustrous brown glaze, and delicate white accents, this petite decanter boasts a delightful and straightforward design, accented with intricate sgraffito detailing.
The "Tarina" decanter was designed by Eira Käär and Leena Vuorinen, and was produced during the period spanning 1954 to 1963. Stamped with the Arabia crown marking and "ARABIA" and "MADE IN FINLAND" on its base, this decanter embodies the unparalleled craftsmanship and heritage synonymous with Arabia Finland pottery.
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Lovely Blue Ceramic Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A blue vase designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 27 cm tall and about 7 cm in diameter. It has a beautiful blue glaze except from a minor mark in the g...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Bowls by Carl-Harry Stålhane Design Huset, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These two pieces of ceramics was made in Sweden 1980s for Design Huset and designed by one of the great ceramic’s designers from Sweden, Carl-Harry Stålhane. Wonderful, crafted bowls with that grace of Swedish midcentury pottery...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Höganäs Keramik Midcentury Scandinavian Ceramic Pottery Bottle Vase, 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design ceramic bottle with cup produced by Höganäs Keramik with stamp under the base, Sweden circa 1960s.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Stig Lindberg - Gustavsberg - Vase Veckla with Chromo Flowers
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely Veckla vase with a chromo pattern of flowers designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg. The vase is 27.5 cm high and in excellent condition except from some minor scratches. ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Mid Century Danish Modern tray, designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Constructed of solid staved teak, this iconic example is in excellent, original, clean and ready to u...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Rare Double Teapot, Stig Lindberg Gustavsbergs Studio, Faience
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare double teapot in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg Studio. The smaller pot is 10 cm high and the larger one is 13 cm high (33 cm including the handle). They are...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Faience
Scandinavian Modern Plate and Vase, ceramic, "Baca", Fajance, by Nils Thorsson f
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A stunning set of scandinavian modern plate and vase by Nils Thorsson for Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen, Denmark.
Thorsson’s “Baca“ series features highly detailed and complex relief ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Decanter & 12 bowls in gold plated brass, Pierre Forsell for Skultuna, 1960s
Located in Vorst, BE
Elegant Decanter and bowls made from brass. Gold plated, 23 carat.
Designed by Pierre Forssell and manufactured in Sweden by Skultuna. The company was founded by King Carl IX of Sweden in 1607. Pierre Forsell worked between 1955 and 1986 for Skultuna and introduced contemporary design. He created many objects for them, mainly candleholders and tableware in brass.
The decanter comes with a heavy stopper in solid brass. Accompanied by 12 small tumblers...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
$1,128 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Coffecup & Saucer - Wassily Kandinsky- Kandinsky design
Located in Stockholm, SE
A cup and saucer designed by Wassily Kandinsky, Kandinsky design. The saucer is 15 cm (6") in diameter and the cups is 6,5 cm (2,6") at the top. It is in excellent condition, looks l...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Scandinavian Modern Crystal Candlestick Holders Kjell Engman, Sweden, Set of 3
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of three (3) of Scandinavian Modern clear crystal candlestick holders by designer Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda, Sweden. With maker's mark, designers' signature, and nu...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Green Ceramic Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase with an amazing green / dark turquoise speckled glaze. This is one of the most popular glazes on Gunnar Nylunds ceramics. The vase is des...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Brown and Blue Stoneware Vase by Yngve Blixt, Höganäs, Sweden, 1975
By Yngve Blixt
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing 'leopard' glaze.
Made by Yngve Blixt, in his studio in Höganäs, Sweden, 1975.
Excellent condition. Incised Yngve Blixt, Höganäs.
Yngve Blix...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Carl-arne Breger Plastic Watering Cans Pitchers Gustavsberg Sweden Black White
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Pair of sculptural. Very good vintage condition, one retains paper label.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Plastic
Nittsjö, Vase, Green-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green glazed earthenware vase with floral motifs produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1940s. Signed on base.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Stig Lindberg Unique Tray in black Glaze Tenmoku Made by Hand Sweden 1973
Located in Forest, BE
Black glazed vase by Swedish master ceramicist Stig Lindberg. From light brown on the edges to dark black. It is the Japanese tenmoku glaze also used by the ancient Chinese. Elegant ...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Danish Teak Serving or Cutting Board by Digsmed, 1960s
By Digsmed
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large wall hung meat serving or cutting board in solid stacked teak. Designed by Flemming Digsmed and manufactured by his Company Digsmed during the mid to late 1960s. This cutting b...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
$334 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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
$1,193 / set
12 Colorful Modernist Knife Holders in Glass by Pukeberg Sweden
By Eva Englund
Located in Meer, VAN
Nice set of two original mid century sets of glass knife rests or card holders by Pukeberg Sweden. Great radiant colors and natural shell like shape. The design is attributed to Eva ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Set of Six Early Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Flamestone Dinner Plates
By Dansk Form, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Danish 'Flamestone' dinner plates by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk designs, circa early 1960s (the largest dinner plates Quistgaard designed for this line).
Features the Flame...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware, Porcelain
Shell vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Upsala-Ekeby, 1940s
Located in Göteborg, SE
The shell vase is an impressive interior detail that can be used to create a focal point in the room. You can place it alone on a side table, shelf or windowsill, or use it as a beau...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Modernist Teak Wood on Black Serving Platter
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Modernist Teak Wood on Black Serving Plate
.63 h x 12 diameter
Preowned unrestored vintage condition, not new.
Refer to all images.
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Large Vase "Kreta" by Britt-Louise Sundell for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden
Located in Goteborg, SE
Britt-Louise Sundell was attached to Gustavsberg for a period of three decades. She designed tableware and unique ceramic pieces. This majestic vase was made at Gustavsbergs Studio a...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Green Vase Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand - Beautiful Glaze - Midcentury Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely green/turquoise vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 24.5 cm (7") high. It´s in excellent condition except from some minor marks and marked as 1st quality.
G...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Blue Bowl Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Vintage Midcentury
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lidded bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand Atelier. It is 7.5 cm (3") high and 9 x 7 cm (3.6" x 2.8") in diameter. It is marked as 2nd quality but I cannot see why be...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Swedish Green glaze 1950’s plate / bowl on foot, Unique
Located in Forest, BE
Green glazed bowl / plater by Swedish master ceramicist Car-Harry Stalhane. From dark grey on the edges to dark green. It is the Japanese inspiration glaze. Elegant details and nice ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Karl Holmberg Set of Three Teak Leaf Coasters, Sweden, circa 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Karl Holmberg Set of Three Teak Leaf Coasters, Sweden, circa 1960s.
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
$56 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Bjorn Wiinblad, Ceramic Art Tray
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Bjorn Wiinblad oblong dish of blue-green glazed pottery, decorated with floral and geometric patterns and gold details.
Signed on the underside.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Jens Quistgaard Teak Nut Cracker Bowl for Dansk, Denmark, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jens Quistgaard Teak Nut Cracker Bowl for Dansk, Denmark, 1960s.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Vintage Ceramic Light Blue Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade Scandinavian midcentury modern round ceramic vase. Light aqua blue glaze with caramel colored speckles. Plump shape with short neck. Beautiful vintage condition.
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$268 Sale Price
25% Off
Danish Glass Salad Serving Bowl on Curved Teak Wood Stand
Located in New York, NY
1960's Danish Modern opaque pressed glass bowl with curved teak wood stand. Glass bowl measures 10" diameter x 4.25" height without stand.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
$1,396 Sale Price
30% Off
Five Royal Copenhagen and B & G, Bing & Grondahl Porcelain Figurines
Located in København, Copenhagen
Five Royal Copenhagen and B & G, Bing & Grondahl porcelain figurines.
Ducks, goose, three birds.
Marked.
1st. factory quality. In perfect condition.
Largest figur...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
$192 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Andersson & Johansson, Small Pitcher, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A small blue-glazed stoneware pitcher designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s, Mid-Century Vintage, Scandinavian Design
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 15 cm (6") high. It´s in excellent condition except from some minor scratches and marks in the glaze, it is marked a...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Swedish Bowl by Carl Harry Stalhane and Maker Rorstrand
Located in London, GB
Swedish ceramic artist Carl-Harry Stålhane (1920- 1990) played a major role in popularizing Swedish pottery during the 20th century, working for more than three decades at Rörstrand, one of the oldest ceramics manufacturers in Europe. During his long tenure at Rörstrand, Stålhane was responsible for small-batch studio pieces, mass-produced tableware , and all manner of decorative accessories .
Born in 1920 in Mariestad, Sweden, Stålhane began working at Rörstrand in 1939 as a decorative painter, assisting Danish-Finnish ceramic artist, designer, and sculptor Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997). During this time, Stålhane decorated various ceramic pieces, most notably Nylund’s Flambé range (1939s), quickly establishing himself as a talented ceramic artist. Inspired by the desire for new products during the postwar economic boom, Stålhane went from being a talented decorator to an exceptional ceramic artist.
In 1943, Stålhane caught the eye of Swedish artist Isaac Grünewald (1889-1946), who was visiting Rörstrand. Grünewald was so impressed with Stålhane’s work that he took him on as a student, and from 1943 to 1946, Stålhane studied art at Grünewald's Art School in Stockholm. Subsequently from 1947 until 1948, he studied sculpture at Académie Colarossi in Paris.
During the 1950s, Stålhane’s work appeared in several solo exhibitions in Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States. His Blanca Tableware range (c. 1955) won numerous international prizes and was in high-demand. In 1958, Stålhane succeeded Nylund as Artistic Director and Chief Designer at Rörstrand.
In 1960, Stålhane unveiled a new collection at Stockholm’s Galerie Blanche. Featuring dark stoneware pieces made from local clays, this collection represented a bold departure from the soft, restrained shapes of the 1950s. It has since been praised for its precient aesthetic that would influence the look of ceramics for more than a decade.
From 1963 until 1971, Stålhane taught ceramics at the Art Industrial School in Gothenburg. For a short time, he also was the Design Director at the Swedish factory Upsala Ekeby, which in addition to porcelain, produced tile, brick, and glass.
Stålhane eventually left Rörstrand in 1973 in order to establish his own ceramic company, Designhuset, in Lidköping, where he further experimented with local clays and minerals. Stålhane continued to work until his death in 1990. Today, Designhuset is a school for ceramists and model-makers.
Over the course of his career, Stålhane created several public works for The Commerce Trust Company in Kansas City, Missouri, and for Volvo in Gothenburg, Sweden. His work is represented at several international museums, including Stockholm’s Nationalmuseum and New York’s MoMA.
Rörstrand is the second oldest brand of ceramics in Europe and can be found in homes all across Sweden and Europe. Rörstrand’s long legacy includes some of Europe’s most iconic ceramics collections including Swedish Grace, Mon Amie, Ostindia, Filippa...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Brown Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s-1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 26.5 cm (10,6) high. It´s close to mint condition and marked as 1:st quality.
Gunnar Nylund was born in Paris 1904 with ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Creme White Porcelain Vase - Pia Rönndahl Rörstrand - Scandinavian Modern
By Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely creme white vase designed by Pia Rönndahl at Rörstrand in the 1980s. The vase is 17.5 cm high and in excellent condition except from some minor marks. It is marked as on pho...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Black Ceramic pitcher with lizard - Art Deco - Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning black ceramic Art Deco-pitcher designed at Upsala Ekeby in the 1930s. It has a stunning handle in shape of a lizard climbing into the pitcher. It is 22 cm (8.8") tall and...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Anton Michelsen Sterling Silver Gilt Christmas Spoon for 1979
Located in Downingtown, PA
Anton Michelsen Sterling Silver Gilt Christmas Spoon,
The artist Lars Åkirke is the Designer,
1979
The 1979 Anton Michelsen Christmas Spoon is gilded sterling silver with an enamel ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Danish Modern Per Lutken Flamingo Series Teardrop Glass Vessel for Holmegaard
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant shaped Danish Modern vessel from the 1950s designed by Per Lutken for the Holmegaard glass factory in Denmark. This asymmetrical handmade teardrop shaped form was part of the...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Otto Klaesson 1950s Cream White Glazed Swedish Stoneware Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Elegant example of classic Scandinavian midcentury craftsmanship. Handmade stoneware vase with cream white glaze. Fine dotted pattern around the base of the neck and tiny brown accents in the glaze surrounding the pattern. Beautifully shaped vase with a round belly and a slender neck. Designed by Otto...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware, Ceramic, Pottery
$955 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Smoked Grey Cocktail Glasses, Set of 8, Denmark, C. 1960s
By Orrefors, Holmegaard
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of eight vintage whiskey rock glasses with streamline design. The barware glasses are handblown with slightly tapered forms in translucent smoked...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Brown Bowl, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, 1958 - Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large brown bowl designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg. It is 31 cm in diameter and 8.5 cm high and in very good condition except from a tiny mark in ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Lovely Brown Ceramic Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown vase designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 25 cm tall and about 8 cm in diameter. It is in excellent condition and is marked as on picture and w...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Black & White Teapot Rolf Sinnemark - "The Cube" - Rörstrand, 1980s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely teapot of model "The Cube" designed by Rolf Sinnemark at Rörstrand. The teapot is 26 cm (10,4") long and 19 cm (7,6") high. It is in mint condition. This teapot was designed...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Platter or Tray in Wood Dennemark 1960s Brown Color Round shape
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This tray or platter is from Denmark. It has been made in the 1960s.
Brown Color.
Round shape.
Rattan and Wood.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Wood, Rattan
$257 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Mid Century Blue Ceramic Pitcher by Carl-Harry Stålhane & Rörstrand 1950
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish mid century stoneware / ceramic blue pitcher by Carl-Harry Stålhane produced by Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s. In good original condition.
Signed.
Dimensions: H: 26 cm / 10....
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Vera Ferngren for GAB, Sweden, Three Coasters in Silver and Bakelite
Located in København, Copenhagen
Vera Ferngren for GAB, Sweden
Three coasters in silver and bakelite.
Sweden, N9 = 1963.
Measures: 6 cm. X 1.5 cm.
Stamped.
In perfect cond...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
$288 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Organic Modern Stoneware Pitcher, Denmark, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade stoneware pitcher made by Ulsnes Keramik on the small Danish island of Langeland in the 1980s. Warm caramel brown glaze with hand-carved organic swirling pattern on one side...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Clay, Pottery
Ceramic Wall Decor Dish Handmade by "Kingo" Denmark, 1960s, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Odense, DK
Large stoneware dish handmade at "Kingo" ceramics workshop in Denmark in the 1960s. The piece is unique and is glazed and decorated with an abstract motif. The dish can be mounted on...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
White Vase, Ceramics by Hans Hedberg, Biot, France, Scandinavian Modern
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase designed by Hans Hedberg in his studio in Biot. The vase is 16.5 cm high and in very good condition except from some minor marks and scratches. The vase has a lovely white spe...
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1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Pieces “Lagoon" Carl-Harry Stålhane Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These pieces of ceramics were made in Sweden 1980s for Design huset and designed by one of the great ceramic’s designers from Sweden, Carl-Harry Stålhane....
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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Pitcher "Jomfruen" In Pewter, Gunnar Havstad, ca 1930's
Located in Örebro, SE
Sculptural pitcher in pewter "Jomfruen" created by the renowned Norwegian designer Gunnar Havstad in 1930's.
Signed with makers mark.
Wear and patina consistent with age and use.
P...
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1930s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pewter
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Bowl by Marita Lybeck, 1950s/1960s
By Arabia
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian modern ceramic bowl by Marita Lybeck from Finland from the 1950s/1960s. Signed on the bottom. Classic Scandinavian modern style. Good vintag...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Modern Solid Teak Butcherblock Lazy Susan Catch It All Serving Bowl
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful solid teak butcherblock lazy susan, great for nuts olives, etc.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
$260 Sale Price
20% Off
Carl-Harry Stålhane, blue hares fur glazed vase, Rörstrand, 1950s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Small vase designed by Carl Harry Stålhane for his long time collaborator Rörstrand in the 1950s. It has a very nice hares fur glaze in different blue hues. Marked at the bottom: R S...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern serveware, ceramics, silver and 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and 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 ceramic, stoneware and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern serveware, ceramics, silver and 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, popular names associated with this style include Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund, Carl-Harry Stålhane, and Jens Quistgaard. 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $22 and tops out at $33,031 while the average work can sell for $500.
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