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Place of Origin: Scandinavian
Kay Bojesen, Denmark, Black Wooden Bird, Danish Design, 20th-21st Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kay Bojesen, Denmark. Black wooden bird. Danish design, 20th-21st century.
Measures: 15.5 x 15.5 cm.
Stamped.
In perfect condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Bamboo Silk Celestial Object A-C05 Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Bamboo Silk Celestial Object A-C05 Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Dimensions: W 240 x L 280 cm.
Materials: Wool, Mohair & Silk.
In 'Le Météore de la Nuit', Calle Henzel unveils a series of mo...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Mohair, Silk
Scandinavian Maritime Painting Oil on Panel in Warm Colors by Noren Nils Martin
Located in Salzburg, AT
Maritime painting in oil on plate by Noren Nils Martin (1907 Västervik - 1998 Uppsala)
The scene on the water is calm and is characterized by warm colors.
The boat is already ashor...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
$1,414 Sale Price
25% Off
Oli Painting Made On Canvas With Gilded Frame By Poul Fureby Blokhus From 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Oil Painting with the motif of the coast, the sand dunes and the sea in the background in windy weather with a dark blue sky. In a gilded frame and signed by Poul Fureby.
Measuremen...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
L. Hjorth Ceramic Sculpture of a Boy in Blue
By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth
Located in New York, NY
Great Vintage Danish Stoneware Pottery from L. Hjorth of a young boy with a jug in respite. His soft blue palate and artistry makes this a unique 20th century sculpture. A great piec...
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Pescina Salvano Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Pescina Salvano Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Dimensions: W 139.7 x L 220.98 cm.
Materials: Silk, Wool.
Calle Henzel stands as a trailblazer in the realm of organic, free-form shaped rugs, w...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Silk
$6,340 / item
Group of Mounted Natural Sea Stone Specimens from Denmark
Located in New York, NY
A delightful grouping of natural sea stone specimens of flint and chalk from the shores of Denmark. Each stone is unique with the result of years of ero...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Primitive Antique Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Stone, Metal
Dated 1932 Norwegian hand-crafted birch wood jug / tankard, Baroque style
Located in Skien, NO
Primitive antique/semi-antique tankard in birchwood from Norway.
Handcrafted in 1932 with a unique pattern, intricately decorated around the entire body and lid with hand-carved Ba...
Category
1930s Baroque Vintage Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Birch, Nutwood
Swedish 1800s Tobacco Tin in Turned Wood
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Swedish late 19th century tobacco tin in turned wood and with turned lid with good fit.
It comes with a slightly brick colored shade and ther...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Pine
Bamboo Silk Celestial Object A-C04 Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Bamboo Silk Celestial Object A-C04 Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Dimensions: W 225 x L 250 cm.
Materials: Wool, Mohair & Silk.
In 'Le Météore de la Nuit', Calle Henzel unveils a series of mo...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Mohair, Silk
Dated 1831 Scandinavian Painted Step-Back Pine Cupboard with Initials R.K.S.
Located in New York, NY
This is a antique Scandinavian cupboard made in 1831 from pine wood. This cupboard has a step-back design where the upper section is set ...
Category
19th Century Gustavian Antique Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Pine, Paint
A Trio of Antique Wooden Pestles from the 19th Century
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A Trio of Antique Wooden Pestles from 19th Century Scandinavia
Discover the essence of simplicity and beauty through our exquisite set of three ...
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Stone
Painted 19th century Folk Art Child's Chair
Located in Troy, NY
Adorable, unusual small chair, with one armrest, containing a small compartment. The original paint beautifully worn and faded (minor retouching and over paint on the bottom stretche...
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Unique Ceramic Dish With motif Of Boats Under Moonlit Sky By Jeppe H. Olsen
By Jeppe Hagedorn-Olsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Unique ceramic dish by Jeppe Hagedorn-Olsen (1929–2011), who was a renowned Danish ceramist and painter, educated at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen and the ceram...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Kay Bojesen, Denmark, Wooden Horse, Danish Design, 20th-21st Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kay Bojesen, Denmark. Wooden horse. Danish design, 20th/21st century.
Measures: 14.5 x 14 cm.
Stamped.
In perfect condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Bowl Model 20.717 Made In Oxblood Colored Glaze By Axel Salto
By Axel Salto, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Lejre, DK
Ceramic bowl, model 20.717, with oxblood colored glaze, designed by Axel Salto for Royal Copenhagen. The bowl is a classic example of Salto's experimental approach to ceramics, where...
Category
19th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Oli Painting Made On Canvas With A Wooden Frame From 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Oil painting with a motif of a snow-covered spruce forest and a sunset in the background, which creates an atmospheric light over the landscape. The painting is framed in a solid woo...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Oil Painting On Canvas With Motif of Two Children From 1860s
Located in Lejre, DK
Oil painting on canvas with a motif of two children from around the 1860s
Dimensions in cm: H:72 W:84
This product will be inspected thoroughly at our professional workshop by ou...
Category
1860s Other Antique Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Danish ceramics from the 1950s by the Royal Copenhagen workshop in Denmark
By Royal Copenhagen, Marianne Johnson
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Small ceramic dish by Marianne Johnson for Royal Copenhagen in the 1950s, from the ‘Tenera’ series.
17x17cm H:3,5cm
Royal Copenhagen is one of Europe's oldest porcelain manufacturer...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Vintage Rya Carpet, Swedish, Soft Colors, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Port Washington, NY
1950s Swedish Rya rug with plush wool pile. Measures: 2'11" x 9'9".
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Vincent van Gogh, Ege Art Line, Modern Carpet, Cherry Blossom Rug, Signed
By Vincent van Gogh, Ege Art Line
Located in Manhasset, NY
Vincent van Gogh, Ege Art Line, Modern Carpet, Cherry Blossom Rug, Signed & Labeled
An exceptional 100% wool carpet from 'The 20th Century Masters Collection' by Ege Art Line and pr...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Oli Painting Made On Canvas With Gilded Frame From 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Oil painting framed in a gilded wooden frame with a motif of a little girl holding a bunch of grapes. Painted in warm colors. Signed.
Measurements: L:51.5cm W:41.5cm
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Oli Painting Made On Canvas With Wooden Frame
Located in Lejre, DK
Oil painting with the motif of a late summer evening in Paris, where the Eiffel Tower can be seen in the background.
Measurements: L:58.5cm W:68.5cm
Category
Mid-19th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Hand Painted Allmoge Water/Beer Tankard, Dalarna, Sweden, Circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian drinking tankard with exceptionally beautiful painting, origin: Dalarna, Sweden, circa 1800, incised with Farmer's Marks on Bottom: JH / SH
The word "tankard" originall...
Category
18th Century Country Antique Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Bamboo Silk Celestial Object C-Y21 Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Bamboo Silk Celestial Object C-Y21 Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Dimensions: W 300 x L 320 cm.
Materials: Wool, Mohair & Silk.
In 'Le Météore de la Nuit', Calle Henzel unveils a series of mo...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Mohair, Silk
Strabone Pollaiulo Night Sky Edit Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Strabone Pollaiulo Night Sky Edit Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Dimensions: W 243.84 x L 299.72 cm.
Materials: Wool, Nettle, Linen & Silk.
Calle Henzel stands as a trailblazer in the realm o...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Silk, Linen
$15,086 / item
Urn Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1936
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Urn designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand,
Sweden, 1936.
Stoneware.
Signed.
Dimensions:
H: 78.5 cm / 2' 7''
D: 53 cm / 21''
Exhibitions: In Paris 1937 at the World's Fair, Gunn...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Stoneware
Engelholm Nobu Dark Silver 96 Edit Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Engelholm Nobu Dark Silver 96 Edit Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Dimensions: W 170.18 x L 238.76 cm.
Materials: Silk, Wool.
Calle Henzel stands as a trailblazer in the realm of organic, free...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Silk
Bamboo Silk Celestial Object K-Y13 Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Bamboo Silk Celestial Object K-Y13 Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Dimensions: W 260 x L 280 cm.
Materials: Wool, Mohair & Silk.
In 'Le Météore de la Nuit', Calle Henzel unveils a series of mo...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Mohair, Silk
Novelty High Pile Rug, Sweden 1960s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage high pile wool rug with a novelty motif.
Additional information:
Country of manufacture: Sweden
Period: 1960s
Dimensions: W 55 cm x D 130 cm
Condition: After professional cl...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Engelholm Nobu Silver 95 Edit Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Engelholm Nobu Dark Silver 95 Edit Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Dimensions: W 139.7 x L 220.98 cm.
Materials: Silk, Wool.
Calle Henzel stands as a trailblazer in the realm of organic, free-...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Silk
$6,340 / item
Antique Scandinavian Folk Art Carved Wooden Double Handled Pitcher
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique hand-carved wooden folk art pitcher is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Scandinavia, likely Denmark, is approximately 1890 in a period Folk Art style. The pit...
Category
Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Softwood
Large Unique Sieve, Swedish Folk Art, 1800s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Extraordinary sieve, diameter ca 120 cm. Swedish Folk Art / Allmoge, 1800s.
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Amato Nayer Parma Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Amato Nayer Parma Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Dimensions: W 200.66 x L 200.66 cm.
Materials: Silk, Wool.
Calle Henzel stands as a trailblazer in the realm of organic, free-form shaped rugs...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Silk
$8,321 / item
Troels Marstrand or Mars, Oil on Canvas, Signed, Danish, circa 1970
By Troels Marstrand 1
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Troels Marstrand said Jacques Mars.
Oil on canvas,
Danish, circa 1970.
Measures: Height 48 cm, length 69 cm, thickness 4 cm.
Born June 20, 1919 in Copenhagen, died in Nice January 23, 1992. Great grand son of Wilhelm Marstrand great Danish painter. Jean March began a career as an illustrator at the age of 17 years. For over 50 years, he published worldwide magazine covers and other illustrations that charmed millions of players. These models in a style unique to Jac Mas often closer to Norman Rockwell conservent but the personality of the Northern School...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Folk Art
Mid-Century Swedish Runner in Tones of Cream and Brown
Located in London, England
Mid-Century Swedish hallway runner in tones of brown and cream. A geometric pattern runs along the centre with hints of blue and pink. Professionally cleaned. Sweden circa 1960.
L 33...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Oil Painting, Canvas, Modern Art Signed By O.L
Located in Lejre, DK
This oil painting on canvas, signed by O.L., features a modern motif rendered in fresh and vibrant colors. The artwork exemplifies contemporary style, characterized by bold forms, dy...
Category
Early 2000s Art Deco Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Castilian La Presa Night Edit Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Castilian La Presa Night Edit Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Dimensions: W 139.7 x L 220.98 cm.
Materials: Wool, Mohair & Silk.
Calle Henzel stands as a trailblazer in the realm of organic, f...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Mohair, Silk
$6,340 / item
Flicker Nightingale Dr Night Edit Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Flicker Nightingale Dr Night Edit Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Dimensions: W 139.7 x L 220.98 cm.
Materials: Wool, Mohair & Silk.
Calle Henzel stands as a trailblazer in the realm of organi...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Mohair, Silk
Scandinavian Carpet Woven Rug Pink Rollakan Rolakan Carpet Swedish, G120
By Ingegerd Silow
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Very large scandinavian rug from the 60s. Flat weaving technique (rillakan), wool on linen. Traditional geometrical patterns in pink, white and ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Linen
Murella Torres Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Murella Torres Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Dimensions: W 139.7 x L 220.98 cm.
Materials: Silk, Wool.
Calle Henzel stands as a trailblazer in the realm of organic, free-form shaped rugs, wi...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Silk
$6,340 / item
Scandinavian ceramics from the 1960s by the Søholm workshop in Denmark
By Søholm Stentøj
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Glazed stoneware dish with floral decoration produced by the Søholm workshop in Denmark in the 1960s/70s. Located on the famous island of Bornholm off the coast of Denmark, which has...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Sandstone
Vista Oakshire Warbler Edit Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Vista Oakshire Warbler Edit Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Dimensions: W 139.7 x L 220.98 cm.
Materials: Wool, Mohair & Silk.
Calle Henzel stands as a trailblazer in the realm of organic, fre...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Mohair, Silk
$6,340 / item
Engelholm Nobu Dusky Orchid Edit Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Engelholm Nobu Dusky Orchid Edit Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Dimensions: W 170.18 x L 238.76 cm.
Materials: Silk, Wool.
Calle Henzel stands as a trailblazer in the realm of organic, free-f...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Silk
Bamboo Silk Celestial Object K-Y11 Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Bamboo Silk Celestial Object K-Y11 Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Dimensions: W 260 x L 280 cm.
Materials: Wool, Mohair & Silk.
In 'Le Météore de la Nuit', Calle Henzel unveils a series of mo...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Mohair, Silk
Via Sebenico Pola Night Sky Edit Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Via Sebenico Pola Night Sky Edit Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Dimensions: W 139.7 x L 220.98 cm.
Materials: Wool, Mohair & Silk.
Calle Henzel stands as a trailblazer in the realm of organic...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Mohair, Silk
Via Sebenico Pola Night Sky Edit Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Via Sebenico Pola Night Sky Edit Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Dimensions: W 243.84 x L 299.72 cm.
Materials: Wool, Nettle, Linen & Silk.
Calle Henzel stands as a trailblazer in the realm of...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Linen, Silk
$15,086 / item
18th Century Wooden Dairy Bowls
Located in Copenhagen, K
Very nice hand-carved 18th century dairy bowls made out of the rootwood. Some are later painted and som of them stamped with years and name.
Category
18th Century Folk Art Antique Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$800 / item
Royal Copenhagen, Vase, 1940s
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Rivoli, IT
Glazed stoneware vase prod. Royal Copenhagen
Stamped to base
Category
1940s Vintage Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Tired Edit Amato Nayer Cagli Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Tired Edit Amato Nayer Cagli Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Dimensions: W 200.66 x L 200.66 cm.
Materials: Silk, Wool.
Calle Henzel stands as a trailblazer in the realm of organic, free-form ...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Silk
$8,321 / item
Bamboo Silk Celestial Object B-T87 Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Bamboo Silk Celestial Object B-T87 Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Dimensions: W 260 x L 280 cm.
Materials: Wool, Mohair & Silk.
In 'Le Météore de la Nuit', Calle Henzel unveils a series of mo...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Mohair, Silk
Troels Marstrand or Mars, Oil on Canvas, Signed, Danish, circa 1970
By Troels Marstrand 1
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Troels Marstrand said Jacques Mars,
Oil on canvas,
Danish, circa 1970.
Measures: Height 42 cm, length 61 cm, thickness 4 cm.
Born June 20, 1919 in Copenhagen, died in Nice January 23, 1992. Great grand son of Wilhelm Marstrand great Danish painter. Jean March began a career as an illustrator at the age of 17 years. For over 50 years, he published worldwide magazine covers and other illustrations that charmed millions of players. These models in a style unique to Jac Mas often closer to Norman Rockwell conservent but the personality of the Northern School...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Folk Art
Hand Loomed Tapestry Rug by Barbro Nilsson, 1950s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Exceptional hand-woven tapestry rug designed by the celebrated Swedish textile designer Barbro Nilsson.
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Fabric
Framed Object ‘Ikonocasi’ by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1980s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Framed Object ‘Ikonocasi’ by Rune Hagberg,
Sweden, 1980s.
Mixed media.
Signed.
Measurements:
H: 105 cm / 3’ 5 1/3’’
W: 50.5 cm / 20’’
D: 10 cm / 4’’.
Born in Uppsala, Sweden, Ha...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Luna Hand-Tufted Rug in Dark Green by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Horsens, DK
Eight colored rug with organic circle pattern designed by Verner Panton.
Material:
100% New Zealand wool
Hand tufted
Color:
Tone-in-tone dark green.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Taurus in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn, 1950
By Knud Kyhn
Located in Brussels, BE
Taurus in ceramic by Knud Kyhn, 1950.
Category
1950s Vintage Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Wave Hand-Tufted Rug in Gray by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Horsens, DK
Seven colored rectangular rug with organic pattern designed by Verner Panton.
Material:
100% New Zealand's wool
Hand-tufted
Color:
Gray.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$1,755 / item
1970’s Rorstrand Bertil Lundgren Art Pottery Bowl
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s Rorstrand Bertil Lundgren art pottery bowl
1970’s Rorstrand Bertil Lundgren art pottery bowl. Handmade in Sweden by Rorstrand. Rorstrand is the second oldest brand of ceramic...
Category
1970s Vintage Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Original Painted Flax Tool / Scutching Knife, Monogram ACD Dated 1886
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique original green painted Swedish scutching knife dated 1886 over a floral bouquet and outlined in yellow trim. This Swedish hand-carved farm tool was used during the flax harve...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Cow in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn, 1950
By Knud Kyhn
Located in Brussels, BE
Cow In Ceramic By Knud Kyhn, 1950.
Category
1950s Vintage Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
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