Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
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
Birger Ekman Intarsia Wall Art, 1939, Sweden
By Birger Ekman
Located in Værløse, DK
Exquisite Intarsia Wall Painting made by Birger Ekman in 1939.
* Framed Intarsia painting picturing five dancing people. Vintage wood frame. Signed "Birger Ekman 1939" on the back....
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Wall Plaque by Ester Wallin for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Barcelona, ES
Glazed ceramic wall plaque, made by Ester Wallin for Upsala Ekeby in the end of 1960s. Depicting a middle eastern male character in sharply defined face p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Birger Kaipiainen "Duetto" Decorative Dish in Black & Gold Beads, Arabia 1980s
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is a beautiful ceramic plate decorated with multiple black and gold beadings and it is a good example of the artists skill to use colours and fine iridescent glaze dots and deta...
Category
1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Beads
$3,234 Sale Price
36% Off
Paul Holsby, Color Lithograph, 1962, Framed
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Paul Holsby, 1962
Color lithograph
The work is signed by the artist and dated (pencil)
Work dimensions 26/30
The work is framed
Paul Holsby was born in 19...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
$717 Sale Price
20% Off
Unique Birger Kaipiainen Decorative Plate in Yellow Blue, & Beeds, Arabia 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is a beautiful unique ceramic plate decorated with multiple beadings and it is a good example of the artists skill to use colours and fine iridescent glaze dots and details on t...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Beads
Danish Michael Andersen Large Bowl Wall Decor with Face Motif Persia Glaze 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Very rare and large ceramic bowl or wall decor from the famous Danish ceramic workshop Michael Andersen & Søn (MA&S) on the island of Bornholm. Made circa 1950s or 1960s.
The Hand Painted decor resembles the style of Marianne Starck but is most likely not by her as the piece doesn't show her signature. We suppose it's by Gerd Hiort Petersen...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
$722 Sale Price
25% Off
Midcentury Stoneware Wall Piece by Michael Schilkin, Arabia, Finland, 1940s
By Arabia
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful stoneware wall piece by Michael Schilkin, depicting two swimming black swans. Reduced to essential forms and lines, it conveys a vibrant image of nature.
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stoneware
Large Stoneware Table Lamp w. Green Glazing Handmade in Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Large handmade table lamp made in the 1960s in Denmark in modern style. Beautiful green glazing and abstract organic incised decorations. Unsigned but of high quality in the style of "Sejer Keramik". Shade not included.
While Hans J. Wegner, Kaare Klint and Finn Juhl led the way for the success of Denmarks dominance at the field of modern furniture production Danish arts and crafts...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Litography by Stig Lindberg, Sweden, 1979
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lithography by Stig Lindberg, number 90 of 200, with a striking abstract motif of a female figure and a dragon. Colorful and elaborate in Lindberg’s distinct style. Mounted in an oak...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
Bjørn Wiinblad for The Blue House, Denmark. Wall plaque with a face in relief.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers.
Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase.
Bjørn Wiinblad (1918-2006) for Det Blå Hus, Denm...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
$368 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Modern Tapestry "Nattviol", Butterfly Orchid by Märta Måås Fjetterström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish modern tapestry. The pattern is called "Nattviol" (Butterfly Orchid) and is a part of the series "Juniblommor" (Flowers in June), composed 19...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wool, Linen
Plaquettes by Danish Designer Bjorn Wiinblad for Norwegian Nymolle Pottery
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
This a complete set of 12, one for each month of the year. All are done in black and white and are in a very good condition. They have a small hole to thread a ribbon or a piece of l...
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Large Stoneware Wall Bowl Platter, Graphic Decor, Organic Colors, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Very large, stunning Nordic decorative hanging wall plate / centerpiece / bowl in muted earth tones. Peanut brown matte glaze with navy ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Clay
Scandinavian Modern Gouache by Stig Lindberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Gouache by Stig Lindberg, with a motif of faces, a building with a drainpipe and graphic floral forms. Colorful and playful in Lindberg’s distinct style.
Measurements are including ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
Large Starck Andersen 1950s Black, White Ceramic Wall Plate Centerpiece
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish modernist decorative plate / wall decoration / centerpiece with strong graphic decor from the Tribal Harlekin series by ceramic artist Marianne Starck (1931-2007). Shiny bone white glaze with hand-carved sgraffito graphic lines and patterns in raw anthracite colored clay...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Bjørn Wiinblad. Colossal and early wall plaque in ceramic with a female face
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers.
Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase.
Bjørn Wiinblad. Colossal and early wall plaque i...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Lizzie Schnakenburg Thyssen Unique Ceramic Wall Decor Fish and Motherhood, 1970s
By Lizzie Thyssen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Unique ceramic wall decor by the Danish ceramist Lizzie Schnakenburg Thyssen.
Made in 1970.
The wall sconce consists of a large ceramic tile in center with a mother fish with a small fish in her belly. They are surrounded by several smaller ceramic tiles in brown, some of them also depicting fishes.
The tiles are mounted on a chipboard and it can be hung on the wall.
The motif is a tribute to Motherhood and Fertility. Lizzie Thyssen has made several wall decors showing mother animal with their babies in their bellys.
Marked at side: Lizzie Thyssen Juli - 70
Marked on fish...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Small Ceramic Wall Art Plaques, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of rustic Danish organic modern decorative earthcolored ceramic art wall plaques on square black mounts. Two different circular art pieces with shiny dark brown, gray and black ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Wood
$586 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Michael Andersen, Bornholm. Elongated ceramic wall plaque. Birds in relief.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers.
Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase.
Michael Andersen, Bornholm.
Elongated ceramic...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
$448 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Unique Wall Hung Stoneware Dish Erik Nyholm, Denmark, 1960s
By Erik Nyholm
Located in Odense, DK
Unique stoneware wall hung dish by Danish Artist Erik Nyholm made in the 1960s in his own studio. The chamotte stoneware dish is decorated with an amazing thick glazing in earth colo...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stoneware
Bengt Lindström, 1995, Jätten På Berget, Color Lithograph
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Bengt Lindström, Jätten på Berget, 1995
Color lithography
EA number
This work is signed by the artist and has an individual number
(pencil)
Sheet dimensions 63/47
Unframed
Bengt Karl Erik...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
$1,150 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Ceramic Jeziorna Polish Pottery Plate Bolesławiec 1960s Poland
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Ceramic Jeziorna Polish Pottery Plate Bolesławiec 1960s Poland.
Vintage handcrafted ceramic pottery decorative wall plate.
Gorgeous carved and hand-painted pottery plate with...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
12 Month Wall Plaques by Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A complete set of 12 beautiful black and gold wall plates, designed by Bjorn Wiinblad for Nymolle Denmark, 1970s.
Each of these plaques represents ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
$577 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Swedish Wooden Hook, circa 1880s
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Wooden Hook, circa 1880s
Most likely used for hanging hay and has a beautiful smooth patina.
Made out of pine wood.
Heigth: 33 cm/12.9 inch
Depth: 5 cm/1.9 inch
Width: 14....
Category
1880s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Iron
Lars Sjögren, Composition, Color Lithograph, 1970s, Framed
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Lars Sjögren, Komposition
Color lithograph
Number 52/70
The work is signed by the artist and individually numbered (pencil)
Work dimensions 25/30
The work is framed
Lars Sjögren (19...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
$813 Sale Price
20% Off
12 Decorative Month Wall Plaques by Bjorn Wiinblad for Nymolle, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A complete set of 12 beautiful black and white wall plates, designed by Bjorn Wiinblad for Nymolle, Denmark, 1970s. Each of these plaques st...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
$481 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Large Signed Fabric "Timmer", Design Sven Markelius, 1958
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern large signed linen fabric "Handprinted Timmer (timber), design by the Swedish famous architect Sven Markelius for NK:s Textilkammare." 1958. Designed in 1958.
4...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Linen
$4,620 Sale Price
20% Off
Heinz Erret '1920-2003' for Gustavsberg, Wall Plaque in Glazed Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
Heinz Erret (1920-2003) for Gustavsberg.
Wall plaque in glazed ceramics with silver inlay in the form of heather. 1970s.
Measures: 33.5 x 21 cm.
In exc...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Silver
$320 Sale Price
20% Off
Ten Wall-Mounted Candle Holders by Pierre Forsell, Sweden 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pierre Forsell & Skultuna - Scandinavian Modern Design
A beautiful and decorative set of 10 wall-mounted candleholders, Pendal no 71, by Pierre Forsell.
Made by Skultuna, Swede...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
Heljä Liukko-Sundström for Arabia, Glazed Faience Wall Plaque
Located in København, Copenhagen
Heljä Liukko-Sundström (b. 1938) for Arabia.
Glazed faience wall plaque with hand-painted flowers. Finnish design. Dated 1987.
Measures: 23.5 x 11 cm.
...
Category
1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Faience
$256 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Wall Plaque, Heinz Erret, Gustavsberg -1970's
By Heinz Erret, Gustavsberg
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern earthenware wall plaque, Heinz Erret for Gustavsberg, 1970's. Silver inlays, dark blue glaze with decoration from Småland's landscape flower.
Signed with makers m...
Category
1970s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Earthenware
Ceramic Wall Decoration for Anonymous artist
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Ceramic wall decoration comprised of various sized ceramic shapes strung together with thin black wire each with a matte finish orange to black glaze. The three largest and irregular...
Category
1950s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Original Vintage Abstract Black and White Woodcut by Vide Jansson, Framed, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Vide Jansson, Träsnitt
Graphics
Work with the artist's signature and title (in pencil)
Working dimensions 53/73
The work is framed
Vide Jansson was born in 1924, died in 2007. He was a Swedish graphic artist, painter and sculptor. Jansson studied at the Otte Sköld painting school in Stockholm. He continued his education in Spain and France. In 1958 he founded Grödingegruppen, which included himself, Rune Pettersson and Nalle Werner...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
$900 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Letter R in Solid Brass, Sweden ca 1940's
Located in Örebro, SE
Vintage letter R in solid brass, covered with old paint (red & gold), Sweden ca 1940's.
Wear and patina consistent with age and use. Paint loss as see...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
Dagmar Glemme, Composition with fish and faces, Color Lithograph, Framed
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Dagmar Glemme, Composition with fish and faces
Color lithography
Work signed by the artist
Work dimensions 50/38
Framed work
Dagmar Glemme was born in 1942 in Poland. After the war,...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
$957 Sale Price
20% Off
Wall-Mounted Clay and Ceramic Still-Life Relief by Graveren, Norway, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wall-mounted clay and ceramic still-life relief fabricated at Graveren Sandnes (1852-1994) in Norway. Clean lines and soft colored glazing contrasting to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Earthy Colored Framed Wall Tapestry by Riitta-Maija Oksanen, Finland, 1970s
By Helmi Vuorelma Oy
Located in Barcelona, ES
Framed wall tapestry made by Finnish artist Riitta-Maija Oksanen for Helmi Vuorelma OY. Jute, straw and wool used creating a minimalistic 3-dimensional ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wool, Jute, Straw
1990s Norwegian King OLAV V Commemorative Plate "ALT FOR NORGE"
Located in Skien, NO
Vintage wall-hanging plate / commemorative plate from 1991 featuring a portrait of Norwegian King OLAV V ( 1903-1991) in the center, and gold gilt crown decoration around the edge, w...
Category
1990s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Porcelain
$240 Sale Price
20% Off
1950s Norwegian King "Haakon VII" Commemorative Plate With Viking Ship Pattern
Located in Skien, NO
Vintage wall-hanging plate / commemorative plate from the 1950s featuring a portrait of Norwegian King Haakon VII (1872-1957) in the center, surrounded by a Scandinavian Viking ship ...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Faience
$264 Sale Price
20% Off
Axel Salto Unique Handmade Lithographic Prints of Vase & Bowls, 1940s, Denmark
By Axel Salto
Located in Odense, DK
Collection of 3 original handmade lithographs by Danish artist Axel Salto. Each hand signed and numbered 8/30. Paper from Saunders.
Salto is best known for his stoneware pieces made ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Danish Midcentury Palshus Low Bowl with Green Blue Glaze Chamotte Ceramic, 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Low ceramic bowl by Per Linnemann-Schmidt for Palshus, Denmark. Made in the 1960s.
The bowl has an eye catching glaze in pale green with pale blue in the center and the outer rim. I...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Irma Yourstone for Upsala-Ekeby, Wall Plaque in Glazed Stoneware, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Irma Yourstone for Upsala-Ekeby. Wall plaque in glazed stoneware. 1960s.
Measures: 32 x 29 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stoneware
$352 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Candle Sconce by KONRAD GALAAEN (1923-2004), c. 1960/70s
Located in Skien, NO
**Mid-Century Porcelain Sconce by Konrad Galaaen for Porsgrund, 1960/70s, Norway**
A stunning candle sconce by celebrated Norwegian designer Konrad Galaaen (1923-2004) for Porsgru...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
12 Month Wall Plaques by Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A complete set of 12 beautiful red and white wall plates, designed by Bjorn Wiinblad for Nymolle Denmark, 1970s.
Each of these plaques represents ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
$481 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Börje Skogh for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Unique stoneware wall plaque.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Börje Skogh for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Unique stoneware wall plaque.
Abstract motif.
With wall mounting.
1970s.
Signed.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: Width 30.7 cm x Height 19.5 - ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stoneware
$320 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Wall Plaque by Heljä Liukko-Sundström for Arabia -1988
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern wall plaque in original box, by Heljä Liukko-Sundström for Arabia -1988.
Text on the back of the original box: "This ceramic painting is made in the atelier secti...
Category
1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Stoneware Wall Piece by Tyra Lundgren, Gustavsberg, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking stoneware wall relief by Tyra Lundgren, with a colorful, abstract motif of three dancing women. Beautiful colors and and thick glazes on tactile chamotte.
Mounted on a wood...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stoneware
Ceramic Wall Plaque "Day and Shadow" by Swedish Designer Vivi Calissendorff
Located in Stockholm, SE
Discover the captivating ceramic wall plaque titled "Day and Shadow" by Swedish designer Vivi Calissendorff. Crafted in high-quality stoneware, this...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Jørgen Finn Petersen 1960s Abstract Ceramic Wall Art / Decorative Bowl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ceramic wall plaque handmade by Danish artist Jørgen Finn Petersen in the 1960s. Square bowl shape making the item usable as a decorative dish or centerpiece as well as an art piece ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Plaques Aimo Nietosvuori for Jie Verkstad, 1970s
By JIE Gantofta
Located in Miami, FL
Whimsical trio of ceramic wall plaques designed by Aimo Nietosvuori (b. 1933-Finland) for the Swedish ceramic company JIE Keramik. The plaques depict members of a family sporting 1920s-1930s clothing...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
$175 Sale Price / set
46% Off
Modernist Enamel Art Work by Jacob Hull, 1970s
By Jacob Hull
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piece unique - art wall plaque executed in vibrant colored enamel on copper. Blue eyes made from glass. It was made by the Danish Brutalist Jewelry...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Copper, Enamel
$1,240 Sale Price
25% Off
Bjørn Wiinblad for Nymølle. Three month wall plates and a small low bowl.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad (1918-2006) for Nymølle.
Three month wall plates and a small low bowl in ceramic.
Classic Wiinblad's motifs.
1970s.
Marked.
Perfect condition.
Wall plates: Diameter 15...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
$160 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Danish Kähler Huge Oblong Ceramic Bowl Stylised Bird by Gete Petersen HAK 1950s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Huge oblong low bowl from Kähler´s ceramic workshop in Denmark. Made ca 1950s.
The shape of the bowl was designed and made by Nils Kähler and the hanpainted decoration is by artist ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Norrman Motala Blue Crane Ceramic Wall Plaque, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish modern decorative ceramic wall plaque in a soft rectangular shape by Norrman Motala in the 1960s. White cranes in relief with a light blue tint on royal blue background. Hole...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$339 Sale Price
40% Off
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. Large wall relief in glazed ceramic. Woman and bird
Located in København, Copenhagen
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THEREFORE, NO IMPORT TARIFFS WILL BE APPLICABLE TO YOUR PURCHASE.
Gunnar Nylund for...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
$448 Sale Price
20% Off
Heljä Liukko-sundström for Arabia, Glazed Faience Wall Plaque
Located in København, Copenhagen
Heljä Liukko-Sundström (b. 1938) for Arabia.
Glazed faience wall plaque with hand-painted flowers.
Finnish design. Dated 1981.
Measures: 23.7 x 11 cm....
Category
1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Faience
$256 Sale Price
20% Off
Ikea "Rabatt" Wall Decoration in White Plastic, Verner Panton Style
Located in København, Copenhagen
IKEA "Rabatt" wall decoration in white plastic.
Verner Panton style. Circles in relief.
Late 1900s.
In perfect condition.
Marked.
Measures: 54.5 x 54.5 x depth 3.5 cm
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Plastic
$400 Sale Price
20% Off
Ceramic Wall Sconces Handmade by "Kingo" Denmark, 1960s Brutalism
Located in Odense, DK
Wall hung "Sun" sconce handmade in the 1960s at "Kingo" ceramics workshop in Denmark in brutalist style. The piece is glazed in the most beautiful green/brown earth colors and the pe...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stoneware
Indigo Blue, Pastel Organic Modern Ceramic Art Wall Plate, Denmark
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Unique handmade indigo blue ceramic plate for wall or table decoration. Pastel blue, rose and yellow dots placed along white lines resembling flora...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Poul Esting, Don Juan, Color Lithograph, Framed
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Poul Esting, Don Juan
Color lithography
Number 6/36
Work with signature and individual number and title (pencil)
Work dimensions 50/40
Framed work
Poul Esting is a Danish art...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
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Scandinavian Modern decorative art for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern decorative art 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 decorative art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, paper and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern decorative art made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative art, popular names associated with this style include Lyon Beton, Marianne Starck, Michael Andersen & Son, and Nymølle Keramiske Fabrik. 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 decorative art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $68 and tops out at $35,000 while the average work can sell for $884.
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