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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 

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

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
1960 Tall Paul Kedelv Coquille Vessel for Flygsfors, Sweden
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning large Scandinavian free-form glass sculpture or vase. Green and white glass encased in clear glass. Made by the Swedish firm Flygsfors in 1960 and designed by Paul Kedelv,...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Side Table by Komfort Denmark, Circa 1960s.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Side Table by Komfort Mobel Fabrik Denmark. Circa 1960s Features a quintessential Mid Century Modern Minimalist Scandinavian Design, a solid wo...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

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Glass, Teak

Jens Quistgaard Dansk Designs Scandinavian Modern Staved Teak Lidded Ice Bucket
Located in Miami, FL
Danish modern staved teak lidded ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs. The interior is lined with orange plastic and the lid sits firmly on it. Branded with the e...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

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Plastic, Teak

H.W. Armatur, Adjustable Floor Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan floor lamp designed and produced by a H.W. Armatur, Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions variable, measured as illustrated in first image. Sold with Lampshade. Dimensi...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

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Brass

Danish Designer, Vase, Glazed Earthenware, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown, yellow, and red glazed earthenware vase designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s.
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Peter Ipsen Enke, Vase, Blue Glazed Stoneware, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Peter Ipsen Enke, Denmark, 1940s.
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

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...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

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Paper

Unglazed Volcanic Ash Pottery, Signed, Mid 20th Century
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Unique pottery made of volcanic ash, signed by artist. Excellent condition, no chips, cracks or restoration.
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20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Clay, Ash

Organic Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Bowl by Carl Harry Stålhane for Designhuset
Located in Miami, FL
Jorden or Earth by Carl Harry Stålhane for Designhuset. With an abstract design in shades of brown with a textured center over a creamy glaze and the outside with a partial glazing of a gun metal charcoal over a red-brown brick glaze. Named Jorden or Earth it is fully signed Carl Harry Stalhane...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Stoneware

Swedish Designer, Adjustable Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Dimensions variable, measured as illustrated in first image. Socket takes standard E-26...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

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Brass, Metal

Swedish Designer, Sconces, Metal, Embroidered Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of metal and embroidered fabric sconces designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Socket takes E-14 bulb. There is no maximum wattage stated on the fixture.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Organic Form Teak Lamps by ESA Denmark
By ESA
Located in New York, NY
Pair of handcrafted organic form teak lamps with original woven lampshades. Bakelite sockets and light switches. Overall height 34.5 " lamp body measur...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

Sigfried Giedion & Hin Bredendieck, Floor Lamp, Bronze, Rattan, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A bronze and rattan floor lamp designed by Sigfried Giedion & Hin Bredendieck and produced by B.A.G Turgi Bronzewarenfabrik, Switzerland, 1930s.
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1930s Swiss Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Arnold Madsen, Lounge Chair With Ottoman, Oak, Grey Fabric, Denmark, 1956
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and grey fabric lounge chair with ottoman, designed and produced by Arnold Madsen, Denmark, 1956.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Westal, Pair of Pendants, Copper, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of copper pendants designed and produced by Westal AB, Bankeryd, Sweden, 1970s. Dimensions of canopy (inches) : (height x width x depth). Socket takes standard E-26 medi...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

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Copper

Upsala Ekeby, Green-Glazed Vase, Earthenware, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A six-armed chandelier in brass, metal and glass designed and produced by a Swedish designer, Sweden, 1950s.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Lars Holmström, Dish or Tray, Brass, Arvika, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A dish / tray / basket in brass designed and produced by Lars Holmström, Arvika, Sweden, 1940s. With makers stamp to underside.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Eight Drawer Dresser in Teak by Arne Vodder for Sibast
Located in Deland, FL
Equal parts function and elegance this exquisite eight drawer dresser, designed by the renowned Arne Vodder, is magnificent example of Danish Minimalist design. Constructed of teak w...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Pine

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Sweden, 1997
Located in High Point, NC
A pine table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1997. Unique studio piece, signed and dated. Socket takes standard E-26 medium base bulb. There is no maximum wattage stated on ...
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Pine

Nittsjö, Vase, Yellow-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow, glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1940s.   
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Beige and Orange-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and orange, glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine wood stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Pine

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Wood, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, wood and rattan floor lamp designed and produced by a Swedish designer, Sweden, 1940s. Variable dimensions, measured as illustrated in the first image. Sold with Lampsh...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Iittala Alvar Aalto Clear Art Glass Sculptural Flower Savoy Vase Scandinavian
Located in Miami, FL
Scandinavian Modern sculptural clear art glass savoy vase designed by Alvar Aalto for Iittala, made in Finland. This is a beautiful handmade iconic piece from the 1980s. Foil label ...
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1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

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Art Glass

Set 4 Small Krenit Enamel Bowls by Herbert Krenchel Torben Ørskov Denmark 50s
Located in Miami, FL
Herbert Krenchel designed hard to find 1950s vintage set of 4 Krenit smallest bowls, 1.50 inches height by 3.5 inches diameter, produced and marketed by Torben Orskov of Denmark. T...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Swedish Designer, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and gray lacquered metal adjustable wall light / sconce with fabric shade designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s-1950s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Royal Copenhagen, Vase, Brown Glazed Stoneware, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1950s.
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Swedish Designer, Sauna Stool, Carved Oak, Sweden, Early 20th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A carved oak sauna stool designed and produced in Sweden, early 1900s.
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1910s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Black and Orange-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A black and orange, glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Danish Modern Per Lutken Flamingo Series Teardrop Glass Vessel for Holmegaard
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant shaped Danish Modern vessel from the 1950s designed by Per Lutken for the Holmegaard glass factory in Denmark. This asymmetrical handmade teardrop shaped form was part of the...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Swedish Designer, Pendant, Brass, Metal, Pink Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, metal and pink fabric pendant designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Variable dimensions, measured as illustrated in the first image. Note white wooden used to illustra...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Metal

Swedish Modern AFORS Blown Glass Stemmed Vase, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Lovely Swedish blown glass stemmed Vase by AFORS from the 1940s. Hand decorated with perpendicular stripes in alternating black and yellow on the slender fluted body separated from t...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Axel Einar Hjorth, Typenco Club Chairs, Fabric, Birch, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1932
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige fabric and birch "Typenco" club chairs designed by Axel Einar Hjorth and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932.
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1930s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Lars Larsson, "Seed" Vase, Cream Stoneware, Fågelmara Krukmakeri, Sweden, 1970s
By Lars Larsson
Located in High Point, NC
A cream glazed stoneware "Seed" vase designed by Lars Larsson and produced by Fågelmara Krukmakeri, Sweden, 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Green-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Nittsjö, Vase, Green-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green glazed earthenware vase with floral motifs produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1940s. Signed on base.  
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Scandinavian Modern Dansk International Pair of Lead Crystal Glass Candle Holder
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs round Lead Crystal glass candle holders. Marked underneath Dansk International Designs LTD IH...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Danish Designer, Candelabra, Brass, Teak, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and brass candelabra designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Safari Armchair for Ikea
By IKEA
Located in Miami, FL
Diana Safari Armchair designed by Karin Mobring in 1974 and produced by Ikea in Sweden. The chair offers a blend of Scandinavian aesthetics and practicality. The lightweight frame ...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Wood

Arthur Andersson, Vase, Brown Glazed Stoneware, Wallåkra, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown glazed stoneware vase designed by Arthur Andersson and produced by Wallåkra, Sweden, 1950s.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Swedish Modernist Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Stained Oak, Wood Inlays, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An early modernist table lamp. In brass and stained oak with inlays. Produced in Sweden, 1940s. Other designers of the period include Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Carl-Axel ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Anna-Lisa Thomson, Table Lamp, Glazed Earthenware, Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An white-glazed earthenware table lamp designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s. Sold without lampshade. Dimensions of lamp (inches) : 12 x 5 x...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Upsala-Ekeby, Table Lamp, White-Glazed Earthenware, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A white, glazed earthenware and brass table lamp designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s. Sold without lampshade. Dimensions of lamp (inches) : 10.18 x 6 x 6 (heigh...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, pine and rattan wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Sold with Lampshade. Stated dimensions refer to the Sconce with the Shade. Dimensions ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Hjördis Oldfors, Vase, Blue-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed earthenware vase designed by Hjordis Oldfors and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960s.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Danish Glass Salad Serving Bowl on Curved Teak Wood Stand
Located in New York, NY
1960's Danish Modern opaque pressed glass bowl with curved teak wood stand. Glass bowl measures 10" diameter x 4.25" height without stand.  
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

Ture Berglund, Vase, Glass, Skansen Glas, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green glass vase designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansen Glas, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Danish Designer, Table Lamp, Grey and Brown-Glazed Stoneware, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and gray-glazed stoneware table lamp, designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Measurements listed are of lamp. Sold without lampshade. Below dimensions for reference: ...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Andersson Johansson, Sizable Vase, Glazed Earthenware, Höganäs, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable vase, produced by Andersson Johansson, Höganäs, Sweden, 1930s.  
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Danish Mid Century Modern Krenit Salad Bowl White by H. Krenchel / Torben Ørskov
Located in Miami, FL
A Danish Mid Century Modern Krenit bowl with white enamel inside and distintive matte black outer glaze. Designer Herbert Krenchel and retailed by Torben Orskov of Denmark in the 195...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Finnish Designer, Two-Armed Table Lamp, Brass, Acrylic, Finland, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A table lamp, designed and produced in Finland, 1960s. In brass. Two Armed. Other designers of the period include Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Alvar Aalto, Tapio Wirkkala, Ilm...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Nittsjö, Planter, Green Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic vase / planter / flower pot, by Nittsjö. Produced in Sweden, 1940s. Signed. Green-Glazed earthenware.  
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Jerk Werkmäster, Vase, Glazed Earthenware, Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow-glazed earthenware vase, designed by Jerk Werkmäster and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s-1940s. Stamped.  
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Swedish Designer, Small Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Pine

Danish Designer, Sconces, Pine, Moulded Pine Veneer, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and moulded pine veneer sconces designed and produced in Denmark, 1970s. Dimensions of Back Plate (inches) : 1.08 x 3.62 x 0.54 (Height x Width x Depth) Sockets ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Pine

Upsala-Ekeby, Vase, Light Green-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A light green, glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

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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