Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of vintage Scandinavian modern furniture appear in the work of 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.
Characterized by bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries, Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with this style was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Bruno Mathsson, creator of the classic Grasshopper chair and Berlin daybed, but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the ’20s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced Scandinavian modern pieces 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. 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 he 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, maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Vernor Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern designs — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries. Even more than 50 years on from their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight.
Early 2000s Afghan Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Sheepskin
Early 2000s Afghan Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
2010s Afghan Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Early 2000s Afghan Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Sheepskin
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Sheepskin
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Sheepskin
Early 2000s Afghan Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Sheepskin
2010s Afghan Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Feathers
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Sheepskin
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Sheepskin
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Sheepskin
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Sheepskin
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Sheepskin
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Sheepskin
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Sheepskin
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Sheepskin
Early 2000s Afghan Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Sheepskin
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Sheepskin
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Wool
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Sheepskin
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Sheepskin
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Sheepskin
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Sheepskin
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Sheepskin
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Sheepskin
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Sheepskin
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Sheepskin
Early 2000s Afghan Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Wool, Cotton
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Fabric
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Sheepskin
2010s North American Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Velvet, Down
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Animal Skin
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Wool, Linen
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Sheepskin
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Sheepskin
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Sheepskin
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Feathers
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Feathers
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Feathers
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Wool
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Sheepskin
2010s European Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Cotton, Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Cotton, Linen
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Wool, Cotton, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Wool, Cotton, Foam
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Leather