Scandinavian Modern Furniture
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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Item Ships From: Florida
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Wood, Sweden, C. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, metal and wood wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Variable dimensions, measured as illustrated in the first image.
Dimensions of back plate (inches) ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass, three-armed chandelier designed and produced in Finland, 1940s.
Dimensions of Canopy (inches) : 2.25 x 4 x 4 (Height x Width x Depth)
Socket takes standard ...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Mirror, Pine Wood, Leather, Mirror, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A leather and pine wood wall mirror produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Leather, Pine
Danish Designer, Sconce, Brass, Teak, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and fabric sconce designed and produced in Denmark, 1950s.
Sold with Lampshade.
Stated dimensions refer to the Sconce with the Shade.
Dimensions of back plate (...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, wood and white fabric, adjustable floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Ewald Dahlskog, "Grafit" Vase, Glazed Earthenware, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase, "Grafit" series, designed by Ewald Dahlskog and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Teak, Brass, Paper, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and paper wall light designed and produced in Denmark, 1950s.
Lampshade can be purchased with the lamp.
Dimensions of back plate (inches) : 2.68 x 2.68 x 0.43 (H x...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bjorn Tragardh and Uno Åhren, Lounge Chair, Velvet, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A modernist velvet and birch lounge chair designed by Bjorn Tragardh and Uno Åhren and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Birch
Ego Stengods, Table Lamp, Green Glazed Stoneware, Sweden, 1960s
By Ego Stengods
Located in High Point, NC
A green glazed stoneware table lamp designed and produced by Ego Stengods, Sweden, 1960s.
Sold without Lampshade
Dimensions of lamp (inches) : 8.25 x 5.56 x 5.56 (height x width ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Harald Notini, Table Lamp Brass, Stained Elm, Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s
By Bohlmarks
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable modernist table lamp or desk light. Produced by the iconic Swedish lamp maker Böhlmarks, circa 1940. Design by Harald Notini.
Features a finely sculpted lacquered wo...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Sconces, Brass, Glass, Sweden, C. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and glass sconces/ wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of back plate (inches) : 3.48 x 3.48 x 0.68 (height x width x depth).
Socke...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Blue-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A blue, glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Wood Nautilus Shell Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid century sculpture crafted in oak and ash woods with striking precision creating a mind blowing double sided nautilus seashell. Presented on a lucite base.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Ash, Oak
Timo Sarpaneva Triangular 'Archipelago' Candleholder for Iittala
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage Scandinavian art glass triangular "Archipelago' candleholder by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala.
Designer: Timo Sarpaneva
Manufacture...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Swedish Designer, Sconce, Black And White Metal, Sweden, c. 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black and white metal sconce designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Nittsjö, Vase, Yellow-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow, glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, c. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Variable dimensions, measured as illustrated in the first image.
Dimensions of back plate (inches) : 4...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Metal, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable metal and wood floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions variable, measured as illustrated in first image....
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Leather, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, leather and pine floor lamp designed and produced by a Swedish designer, Sweden, 1940s.
Sold with lampshade.
Dimensions stated refer to the floor lamp with the shade.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Figgjo Flint Norwegian Fish Service, Platter and 12 Plates, Mid-20th C
By Figgjo Flint
Located in Miami, FL
Figgjo Flint Norwegian Fish Service, Platter and 12 Plates, Mid-20th C
Offered for sale is a set of 12 dining plates and a companion serving platt...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Black-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A black, glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Brown Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Iittala Alvar Aalto Arango Art Glass Sculptural Flower Savoy Vase Scandinavian
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in Miami, FL
Scandinavian Modern sculptural Arango clear art glass savoy vase designed by Alvar Aalto for Iittala, made in Finland.
This is a beautiful handmade iconic piece from the 1990s.
Foil...
Category
1990s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Acrylic, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, metal and acrylic chandelier designed and produced by a Swedish designer, Sweden, 1950s.
Dimensions of Canopy (inches) : 3 x 3.62 x 3.62 (Height x Width x Depth).
Sock...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine Wood, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine wood stool produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Red Lacquered Metal, Sweden, C. 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and red lacquered metal wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of back plate (inches) : 2.3125 x .8125 x .0625 (H x W x D).
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, C. 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Variable dimensions, measured as illustrated in the first image.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A six-armed chandelier in brass and glass designed and produced by a Swedish designer, Sweden, 1950s.
Canopy Dimensions: 2.62 x 3.37 x 3.37 (H x W x D).
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Nordiska Kompaniet, Wall Light, Brass, Beige Lacquered Metal, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and brass wall light designed and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1940s.
Dimensions variable, measured as illustrated in first image.
Socket takes E-14 bulb.
There i...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Moulded Pine Veneer, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and moulded pine veneer wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1970s.
Fixture is not hardwired, plug in only.
Socket takes standard E-26 medium base ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Serving Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk.
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century Danish Modern Mid Size Teak Serving Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Circa 1970s
Features a beautiful staved teak wood construction and a quintessential Mid Century Mo...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Swedish Designer, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Rattan, Sweden, C. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, metal and rattan wall light, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Variable dimensions. Dimensions listed refer to the wall light mounted as illustrated ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, wood and fabric floor lamp designed and produced by a Swedish designer, Sweden, 1940s.
Variable dimensions, measured as illustrated in the first image.
Sold with lamps...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Valinte Oy, Wall Light, Brass, Red Metal, Finland, 1940's
By Valinte Oy
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and red metal wall light designed and produced by Valinte OY, Finland, 1940s.
Dimensions of back plate (inches) : 4.87 x 1 x 0.6 (H x W x D).
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
Martin Svensson, Vase, Light-Blue Glazed Stoneware, Höganäs, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A light-blue glazed stoneware vase designed by Martin Svensson and produced by Höganäs, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Unique 1950s Hand Signed Rare Wilhelm Kage Bowl Gustavsberg Sweden
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in New York, NY
Early unique Wilhelm Kage bowl with beautiful light brown speckle glaze, circa 1950s. handmade by Wilhelm Kage at Gustavsberg, Sweden, this piece has...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Upsala-Ekeby, Table Lamp, Blue Glazed Earthenware, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A blue glazed earthenware and brass table lamp designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Sold without Lampshade
Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 11.18 x 5.56 x 5.56 (Hei...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chris Haslev, Table Lamp, Brown Glazed Stoneware, Denmark, 1960s
By Chris Haslev
Located in High Point, NC
A brown glazed stoneware table lamp designed and produced by Chris Haslev Keramik, Denmark, 1960s.
Sold without lampshade
Dimensions of lamp (inches) : 11.5 x 5.12 x 5.12 (heigh...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Papier Mache, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and paper mache wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Sold with Lampshades
Stated dimensions refer to the Sconce wi...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bertil Brisborg, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, C. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and metal wall light designed by Bertil Brisborg and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Variable dimensions, measured as illustrated in the first image.
Dim...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Dantorp 1960's Danish Modern Solid Brass Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Danish modern heavy brass candelabra with three candle holders crafted by Dantorp, Denmark, c. 1960's.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Sconce, Pine, Moulded Pine Veneer, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and moulded pine veneer sconce designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Dimensions of back plate (inches) : 10.87 x 0.78 x 0.36 (height x width x depth)
Socket takes E-1...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Jerk Werkmäster, Table Lamp, Grey-Glazed Earthenware, Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An earthenware table lamp designed by Jerk Werkmäster. Produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1940s. Stamped to underside.
Measurements listed are of lamp itself.
Measurements of shade...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Black And Green-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A black and green, glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Lacquered Metal, Sweden, c. 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and lacquered metal wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of back plate (inches) : 5.0625 x 2.75 x .125 (H x W x D).
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danish, Large Floor Lamp, Painted Cast Metal, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A large floor lamp designed and produced in Denmark, 1930s. Base features ornamentation illustrating the four French suits.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Swedish, Mirror, Burlwood, Original Mirror Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A swedish mirror, designed and produced c. 1930s. Burlwood frame and original mirror glass.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Burl
Teak Vanity or Table Mirror by Pedersen & Hansen, Denmark Mid-Century Modern
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Teak vanity or table mirror by Pedersen & Hansen, Denmark Mid-Century Modern.
Mid-Century Modern Danish table top vanity mirror mounted on a stand and framed in teak by Pedersen & H...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Swedish Designer, 3-Armed Candelabra, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, 3-armed candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish, Candelabras, Solid Masur Birch, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of sculptural / Minimalist candlesticks. Designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s. The simplicity of the form enhances the beauty of the masur birch. ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Dansk Wine Carafe by Gunnar Cyren
By Gunnar Cyren, Dansk
Located in Miami, FL
Made in Denmark. Vintage glass decanter designed by Gunnar Cyrén, circa 1980. Tall, beaker shaped pitcher with a sculpted teak stopper is the st...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
1956 SIGNED Tapio Wirkkala Combed Crystal Art Objects by Littala (4 Pieces)
Located in North Miami, FL
These etched SIGNED Tapio Wirkkala combed cut crystal grouping of bowls and cup are styled after large leaves which was one of Wirkkala's favorite motifs to use in his art glass. One flat bowl is higher than the other slightly and all have texture from the combed cut technique. Heavy and important collection.
Dimensions: Flat bowls are 6 inches wide 7.25 long and 1.25 high, small canoe style dish is 6.5 inches long 3 inches wide, 2.25 inches high, small cup is 3.25 inches diameter and 2.25 inches tall.
BIOGRAPHY: Tapio Wirkkala was Finland’s leading contributor to the Scandinavian interpretation of modernism in the mid-20th century. Prolific and innovative, Wirkkala excelled in a wide range of fields, including glass, furniture, porcelain, jewelry and tableware. The hallmark of his talent was an ability to impart a craft aesthetic based on natural forms — leaves, ice, bubbles, birds — to industrially produced designs.
A native of Helsinki, Wirkkala studied at the national School of Applied Arts and took up a career in graphic design. After serving in the Finnish army during World War II, he joined the glassmaking firm Iittala, an association that would continue to the end of his life. Wirkkala learned every aspect of glassmaking in keeping with his belief that an artist-designer should be involved in all stages of production. His best-known works for Iittala are vases and drinking vessels that resemble either carved ice or icicles. In 1956, Wirkkala began a long relationship with the porcelain maker Rosenthal, for whom he designed elegant table pieces, such as the Finlandia coffee service and the biomorphic Pollo vases.
House Beautiful magazine declared Wirkkala’s Leaf...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Stellaria Ice Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala 1960s Littala Finland #3450
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Textured glass bowl from the "Stellaria" series by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Finland. Model #3450. Classic "ice" design. Excellent condition. Etched signed "Tapio Wirkkala #3450" on...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, lighting, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Hans J. Wegner, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Rörstrand, and Rug & Kilim. 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 furniture 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 $350,000 while the average work can sell for $2,339.
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