Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
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
Tapio Wirkkala Kinetic Silver Moon Hopeakuu Pendant, 1974
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hopeakuu (Finnish: silver moon) sterling pendant designed by Tapio Wirkkala, comprising nine concentric rings that move independently around a small orb at ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,800 Sale Price
55% Off
Arne Jacobsen a Danish Architect, 1972
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1972
- by Poul Erik Skriver
- quite good original condition, see the photos
- many pictures
- 56 pages
- jr.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Rare Modern Design in the Home, Milena Lamarová / Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1965
- designer : Miroslav Rada
- Artia Praha
- English version
- original condition, see the photos
- 207 pages
- many beautiful pictures
- jr.
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Danish Georg Jensen Orb Egg Sculpture Ashtray Chrome Brass Paperweight Bowl Ball
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Polished two metal petite orb ashtray, marked Georg Jensen Design.
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
$468 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Articulated Toys / Rabbit & Bear in Pale Oak by Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of articulated toys; both a rabbit and a bear by Kay Bojesen, circa 1990s. #2036
Kay Bojesen's toys are world-famous Classic for childre...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
$460 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Architecture Book / Das Unesco-gebäude in Paris, 1958
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1958
- Photos: Lucie Hervé
- publisher: Gerd Hatje
- many photos
- good original condition
- 93 pages
- jr.
Category
1950s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
"Man of Mercury" Bracelet by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia
Located in Toledo, OH
This bracelet is part of the space silver series by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia. This design was called the "Man from Mercury". This Scandinavian modern cuff bracelet is marked 925 ...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Golden Bell and Beehive: Light Fittings Designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto
Located in New York, NY
Book issued in conjunction with an exhibition held at the Alvar Aalto Museum in Jyvaskyla, Finland from Nov. 1, 200l to February 28, 2002. Published by the Alvar Aalto Museum in 2002...
Category
Early 2000s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Danish Modern Solid Teak Carved Lion Toy / Lint Brush, Bojesen Era
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish modern solid teak carved lion toy / lint brush by Laurids Lonborg, circa 1950s. This incredibly fun lion lint brush was originally designed by Lonborg ...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Teak
$240 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Silver Necklace and Pendant by Eksjo, 1972
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian modern silver necklace and with moving "fringe" elements ending in small balls. Made at the Eksjo studio in 1972, Sweden. Stamped on reverse.
Chain total length: 24".
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Scandinavian Modernist Natural Madiera Amber Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Striking, large Scandinavian Modernist natural transluscent madiera amber and substantial sterling silver pendant necklace
20th Century
This piece feels more like an art object with ...
Category
20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver, Other
Scandinavian Modern Necklace by KE Palmberg for Alton ca 1960's
By Alton
Located in Örebro, SE
Cool scandinavian modern necklace by KE Palmberg for Alton ca 1960's.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Measurements: length ca 48 cm, width 6,8 cm...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Model of Danish Mid-Century Corner Chair
Located in New York, NY
Apprentice cabinet makers would make models of furniture as a part of their training. A lovely addition for a collector of miniature chairs and a generally appealing decorative acces...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian ModernSterling Silver Cuff Bracelet, Pekka Piekainen, Finland 1978
By Pekka Piekäinen, Auran Kultaseppä
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern sculptural sterling silver cuff bracelet designed by Pekka Piekainen 1976, made by Auran Kultaseppä, Finland.
Measures: Depth 2.25...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Original Danish Piet Hein "Solitaire" Teak Board Game Complete Set Vintage 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage "Solitaire" board game designed by Piet Hein for Danish wood manufacturer Skjøde, Skjern. Both the board and the pegs are made from teak.
Designed and made ca. 1960s.
This piece comes including the original leather bag for storing the pegs and the original instructions in Danish, German and English attached to the bottom.
Marked on bottom:
Piet Hein Skjøde...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Leather, Teak
$431 Sale Price
20% Off
Giant-Sized King's Guardsman by Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A very rare and monumental giant-sized model of the Royal Danish King's Guardsman hand crafted in wood having movable arms and legs and retaining its ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Lovely Set of 7 Scandinavian Wooden Woodpecker Corkscrews, 1960s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Set of 7 Scandinavian Wooden Woodpecker Corkscrews + 2 WIne Corks, 1960s
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Hydrometer by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, 1978
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A black enameled hydrometer, was a part of a weather station.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Danish Viking Figure
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and well made mid-century Danish viking figure made of mixed woods, leather and faux fur, circa 1950s. The figure is in very good vintage co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Teak, Walnut, Faux Fur
$160 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver Pendant with Chain by Ove Bohlin, 1972
By Ove Bohlin
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian modern sterling silver pendant with gold details, inspired by the early 20th century Surrealism art movement. Made by One Bohlin, Stockholm, Sweden, 1972, with details i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Farmhouse Toys by Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A brightly colored and whimsical miniature farm set by the Danish master of whimsey Kay Bojesen. The fifteen individual wooden pieces consist of a farmhouse of laminated beech with removable gray roof, two beds a bench, two tables, barn of laminated beech with red removable gate, the wooden figures of mom, dad, and youngster, livestock being wooden cows...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Beech
Silver Craft Necklace from Denmark
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A simple silver necklace with a framed abstract design and three loose hanging rings.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Danish Modernist Ring, Pendant & Armring in Pewter & Pink Stones, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Art jewelry set consisting of a pink gem set bangle, ring and pendant in pewter. We recon that the pink stones is either rose quartz or moonstones. This set was handmade during the 1...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pewter
$321 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Silver Scandinavian Modern Pendant by Kultateollisuus Ky Turku, Finland, 1972
By Kultateollisus Ky
Located in New York, NY
A silver Scandinavian Modern pendant and chain with a geometric hexagonal design within a circle and detailed with six rock crystals. Made by Kultateollisuus KY Turku, Finland, 1972....
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rock Crystal, Silver
Danish Modernist Leaf Brooch in Gold and with Akoya Pearl by Herman Siersbøl
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A delicate Danish brooch in shape of a 8-carat gold leaves balanced with Akoya Pearl. Designed by Herman Siersbøl in Denmark during the 1960s. It is st...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
$273 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern, Pege, Alton Sterling Silver Bracelet with Purple Stone
By Alton
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern, Sterling silver bracelet with a faceted purple colored gemstone. Designer stamped "Pege" Alton, made in Sweden, 1969.
Diameter: 2.5
Height: 3.25' ".
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cathrineholm Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Lotus Enamel Blue/White Dutch Oven
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An enamelware Lotus pattern Dutch oven manufactured by the Norwegian manufacturer Cathrineholm. Cathrineholm operated from 1907-1970. The popular Lotus line...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
1968 Danish Language Bo Bedre Vintage Magazines Modern Home Design Style 12 pcs
Located in Miami, FL
Complete 1968 Year Bo Bedre (Live Better) Danish language vintage magazine of Scandinavian Home Style and Design. First published in March 1961. The magazines are in the Danish lan...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$180 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Silver and Amber Necklace by Niels Erik From, Denmark
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern Sterling silver necklace and pendant with cabochon in amber. Designed by Niels Erik From, Denmark, 1960s.
Total length: 12”, chain 10”, pendant 2.5”.
Pendant he...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Stig Lindberg / "COMEDIA" PLAYNG CARDS SET / AB J.O. OBERG & SON / 1958
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
This playing card was introduced in 1958 by the Swedish company OBERG.
Like the KARNEVAL series released in the same year, it has unique illustrations with a distinctive fantasy feel...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Boda Glass Booklet
By Boda
Located in New York, NY
Promotional booklet advertising the Boda Glass Works and documenting the process of glass making at the Boda factory in southeastern Sweden. Published by Boda circa 1964. Showcases w...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Scandinavian Gold Cufflinks, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Square rounded of solid gold cufflinks made from 14-carat yellow gold. Nordic minimalism and purity comes alive in this subtle pair of vintage 197...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
$1,192 / set
Scandinavian Modern Bracelet Caged Crystal Peter Von Post, 1971 Stockholm
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian Modern silver bracelet with a secret. A faceted rock crystal is caged inside an attached organic shaped structure. Designed by Peter Von Post...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Danish Modernist Leaf Brooch in Gold with Akoya Pearl by Herman Siersbøl
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A delicate Danish brooch in shape of a 8-carat gold leaf with Akoya Pearl. Designed by Herman Siersbøl in Denmark during the 1960s. It is stamped HS HS...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
$273 Sale Price
20% Off
Architectural Lighting Corp. Lighting Catalog (Svend Wohlert/Louis Poulsen)
Located in New York, NY
Lighting catalog (#C3) published in March, 1959 for the Architectural Lighting Corporation, Eastern United States distributors for Sveld Wohlert, Inc. of San Francisco. Wohlert was t...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
"FritzHansen-Furniture" Catalog, 1963
By Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Hardcover catalog of Fritz Hansen furniture featuring work by Arne Jacobsen, Borge Mogensen, Hans Wegner, Verner Panton, Kaare Klint, Karen and Ebbe Clemmensen, Kristian Vedel, Mogen...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Modernist Brooch, Atelier Borgila, 1945
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful modernist silver brooch from Atelier Borgila -1945.
Signed with maker's mark.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Scandinavian Modern Silver Necklace by K.E. Palmberg for Alton, Falköping
By Alton
Located in New York, NY
A silver necklace with pentagonal pendant with gilded details. Designed by K.E. Palmberg for Alton, Falkoping, Sweden.
Diameter: 5", pendant height: ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Scandinavian Modern Viking Bottle Opener by Carl Bent
By Carl Bent
Located in Vienna, AT
Teak wood with brass vintage toy bottle opener from the 1950 signed Carl Bent.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Silver pendant by Owe Johansson, Hopeajaloste OY
By Hopeajaloste OY, Owe Johansson
Located in New York, NY
A finnish silver pendant on a silver chain by Owe Johansson for Hopeajaloste OY, Helsinki, Finland, circa 1960.
Chain length: 27".
Pendant height: 3.5".
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Scandinavian White and Molded Porcelain Madonna on Teak Panel, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Scandinavian white hand molded porcelain Madonna on teak panel, 1960s.
The white porcelain makes a wonderful contrast to the teak. Perfectly formed, very delicate and expressive.
...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Silver ring by Pentti Sarpaneva, Åbo, 1972
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian Modern, Finnish silver ring in the form of a flower by Pentti Sarpaneva, for Åbo, 1972.
Diameter: 1"
Height: .75"
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver Necklace with Rock Crystal, Issac Cohen
By Isaac Cohen
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern silver necklace with highly textured surface and organic shaped openings. A round faceted quartz crystal adds a geometric detail. Designed by Isaac Cohen, Stockho...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rock Crystal, Silver
Scandinavian Modern Silver and Rock Crystal Bracelet, Waldemar Jonsson, 1969
By Waldemar Jonsson
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian modern silver and rock crystal bracelet with rock crystal by silversmith Waldemar Jonsson in Skara, Sweden, 1969.
Measures: Diameter: 2.75".
Height: 2".
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rock Crystal, Silver
Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel, Sofa Table
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A beautiful piece of Classic Scandinavian Modern design, fits perfectly in the hand feels good and the function is as good as the form as it always should be.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak, Teak
Bog Wood Jewelry Box Primitive Cave Man Daeodon Hunt Sterling Inlay, Midcentury
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Paleolithic hunting scene on wooden segmented jewelry/cigarette box. Fully functional, hinges work smoothly.
Category
1950s Unknown Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bog Wood
$1,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Silver “Sagitta” Ring by Bjorn Weckstrom, Lapponia, Finland
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian Modern silver "Sagitta" ring with specially treated surface. Designed by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia, Finland, circa 1970s.
Measures: Diameter: 1".
Hei...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Scandinavian Modern Wooden Viking Figurine
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Vienna, AT
Hardwood vintage toy Viking from the 1950 attributed to Kay Bojesen.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Swedish Bracelet by Åke Lindström, 1971 for Bengt Hallberg
By Åke Lindström
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian modern silver bracelet with disk closure clasp. Designed by Åke Lindström for Bengt Hallberg, 1971, Sweden.
Measures: Width: 2.5", depth: 2...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Scandinavian Modern Silver Bracelet by Theresia Hvorslev, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Silver bracelet with acid treated surface by Theresia Hvorslev and stamped 'Mema', Lidkoping, Sweden, 1976.
Measures: Depth: 2.75".
Height: 1.5".
Width: 2.5".
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Scandinavian Modern Silver & Malachite Bracelet, Gertrud Engel, A. Michelsen 1950
By Gertrud Engel
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian Modern silver bracelet with linked overlapping leaves detailed with malachite cabochons. Designed by Gertrud Engel for A. Michelsen, 1950s, Stockholm, Sweden.
Diamete...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Malachite, Silver
Scandinavian Modern Birger Lindgren Silver Pendant Citron Quartz Stockholm 1967
By Birger Lindgren
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian Modern silver necklace with a rounded rectangular pendant with a dramatic, mounted citron rock crystal. Designed by Birger Lindgren, 1967, Stockholm Sweden.
Pendant: ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rock Crystal, Silver
Scandinavian Modern Silver Necklace by SG Hellstrom, Gnesta, Sweden, 1965
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian Modern sterling silver necklace with adjustable panel. Made by S.G. Hellstrom, Gnesta, Sweden, 1965.
Measures: Opening diameter: 5" x 5".
Overall height...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Scandinavian Modern Bird Bottle Opener
By Carl Bent
Located in Vienna, AT
Teak wood with brass vintage toy bottle opener from the 1950.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Set of Three Teak and Limba Wood Figure by Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of three teak and limba wood monkey figure with movable arms and legs. Made and marked by Kay Bojesen, Denmark, Copyright.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Silver Brooch and Screw Back Earrings, Victor Jansson -1964
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern silver brooch and screw back earrings by Victor Jansson, Sweden -1964. Signed with makers mark.
Measurements brooch:...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver and Amethyst Bracelet by Bent Knudsen
By Bent Knudsen
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Interesting Scandinavian cuff from Danish jewelry designer Bent Knudsen in sterling with amethyst. Signed with impressed manufacturer's mark to interior: [Sterl...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Kay Bojesen, Denmark, Baby Rattle in Beech, Late 20th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kay Bojesen, Denmark. Baby rattle in beech, late 20th century.
Size: Diameter 7.5 cm.
In very good condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Beech
Kay Bojesen, Denmark, Baby Rattle in Beech, Late 20th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kay Bojesen, Denmark. Baby rattle in beech.
Late 20th century.
Measure: diameter: 7.5 cm.
In very good condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Beech
Hand-hammered Sterling Sculptural Necklace or Choker by Jan Arenhill, 1969
By Jan Arenhill
Located in Amarillo, TX
Unique sterling silver necklace by Jan Arenhill, Malmö.
Malmö, Sweden, circa 1969,
hand-hammered sterling silver.
Impressed with following hallmarks:
Year mark T9 1969.
Artist's ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Scandinavian Modern collectibles and curiosities for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern collectibles and curiosities 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 collectibles and curiosities created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, silver and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern collectibles and curiosities made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original collectibles and curiosities, popular names associated with this style include Kay Bojesen, Alton, David Andersen, and Anna-Greta Eker. 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 collectibles and curiosities differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $12 and tops out at $332,864 while the average work can sell for $470.
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