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Large 1960s swedish red Dala horse hand-painted by Nils Olsson

$1,779.87
£1,321.11
€1,500
CA$2,469.53
A$2,766.87
CHF 1,438.90
MX$33,522.77
NOK 18,332.17
SEK 17,113.71
DKK 11,421.13

About the Item

Iconic Scandinavian piece: a large wooden Dala horse, hand-painted in vivid red by Nils Olsson in Sweden, 1960s. A joyful decorative object with cultural significance.
  • Creator:
    Nils Olsson (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24.81 in (63 cm)Width: 23.23 in (59 cm)Depth: 7.49 in (19 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960s
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Quarrata, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7860246149732

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