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
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...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wool, Linen
"The Bird Nest I" Abstract Expressionist Collage by Peter Astrom
Located in New York, NY
Peter Astrom abstract expressionist paper collage entitled "The Bird Nest #1.
Crafted with Japanese rice paper on Arche paper.
Created in 1990 in ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
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 ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
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 ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Painting by Mogens Andersen, Denmark, 1954
By Mogens Andersen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Painting by Mogens Andersen, Denmark, 1954.
Mixed-media with collage.
Measures: H 102 cm/ 40"
W 46 cm/ 18".
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Vintage Søholm Danish Blue, Grey Centerpiece, Wall Decoration
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish modern handmade ceramic bowl, centrepiece or wall decoration designed by Svend Aage Jensen for Soholm Pottery. Hand decorated with deep blue circle pattern on light grey and d...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Serigraph from 1968 by Lars-Gunnar Nordström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Serigraph by Lars-Gunnar Nordström.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Copper Sign designed by Jan Svenungsson, Sweden, 1988, Unique, Wall Hanging
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sign designed by Jan Svenungsson,
Sweden. 1988.
Copper.
Unique.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Copper
Framed Object by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Framed object by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1970s.
Mixed-media.
Measurements:
H: 77 cm/ 2' 6 ¾”
W: 52 cm/ 20 ½”
D: 8 cm/ 3 3/8”.
Born in Uppsala, Sweden, ...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Vintage Letter S in Solid Brass, Sweden ca 1940's
Located in Örebro, SE
Vintage letter S 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
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
Paul Holsby, Bergets röda, Color Lithograph, 1963, Framed
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Paul Holsby, Bergets röda, 1963
Color lithograph
The work is signed by the artist, date, title and individual number (pencil)
Work dimensions 26/30
The wor...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
1970s earthenware wall decoration with thistle decorations
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
1970s earthenware wall decoration with thistle decorations. Earthenware wall decoration / dish with glazed front with thistle decorations and a matte backside signed by the ceramicis...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Earthenware
Bjørn Wiinblad, the Blue House, Wall Relief in Ceramics and Concrete
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad (1918-2006), Denmark. "Det Blå Hus" (The Blue House).
Hand painted unique wall relief in ceramics and concrete.
Woman's face and flowers.
1970/80s.
In perfect cond...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Bjørn Wiinblad for Nymølle. Three month wall plates and a small low bowl.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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
Scandinavian Modern Wall Plaque, Heinz Erret, Gustavsberg -1970's
By Gustavsberg, Heinz Erret
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
Abstract Scandinavian Painting, Warercolor & Acrylic on Paper by Jens Birkemose
Located in Salzburg, AT
Amazing contemporary painting, in blueish-turquois-red-black, harmonic composition.
Signed by a great "B" in the right corner.
Large format, black handworked frame, covered with plex...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Acrylic
Heljä Liukko-sundström for Arabia, Glazed Faience Wall Plaque
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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....
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1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Faience
Gold Mosaic Bird and Floral Design
Located in Stockholm, SE
Gold and multicolored wall hanging mosaic artwork with an archaically inspired design. In the lower center, a vase, flanked by a white bird on each side. A floral and leaves design g...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stone
Gold Mosaic Floral and Archaic Accantus Leaves Design
By Veikko Aaltona
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very decorative gold and multicolored wall hanging mosaic artwork with an archaically inspired design. A floral and acanthus foliage. Signed and dated lower right: V. Aaltona -37. ...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stone
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Ceramic relief with an insect motif.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Ceramic relief with an insect motif. Turquoise, red, and black glaze.
1960s/70s.
With a suspension loop.
In perfect c...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Lars Sjöström, Surreal Picture, Color Lithography, 1970s, Framed
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Lars Sjöström, Surrealist painting, 1970s
Color lithography
Number 193/260
Work signed by the artist and has individual number (pencil)
Work dimensions 70/78
Framed work
Lars Sjöstr...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby. Cardus wall plaque
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby.
Cardus wall plaque designed in 1967 as part of the Cardus series.
In perfect condition.
Marked.
Di...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Color Lithograph by Jörgen Fogelqvist, Composition with figures, 1977
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Jörgen Fogelqvist, Composition with figures, 1977
Color lithography
The work is dated and signed by the artist (pencil)
Work dimensions 90/62
Unframed work
Jörgen Birger Roland Foge...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Walter Bengtsson, Color Woodcut, 1970s, Framed
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Walter Bengtsson, 1970
Color woodcut
Number 4/50
The work signed by the artist's signature, has title, date and an individual number (pencil)
Work dim...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
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
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
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
Danish Kähler Huge Oblong Ceramic Bowl Stylised Bird by Gete Petersen HAK 1950s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
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
Vintage Letter C in Solid Brass, Sweden ca 1940's
Located in Örebro, SE
Vintage letter C 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
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
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
Vintage Letter O in Solid Brass, Sweden ca 1940's
Located in Örebro, SE
Vintage letter O 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
Bertil Lundberg, Komposition, Etching, 1962, Framed
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Bertil Lundberg, Komposition, 1962
Etching
Number 28/100
The work is signed by the artist, dated and individually numbered (pencil)
Work dimensions 38/48
The work is framed
Claus Be...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Vintage Graphic, Cactaceae, Blackversion, Engraving, Framed
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Author unknown, Cactaceae, Black version
Engraving
Number 5/5
The work is marked with the artist's signature, title and individual number (in pencil).
Working dimensions 45/34
The wo...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Colored woodcut by Viking Forsberg, 1958
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Viking Forsberg, 1958
Colorful woodcut
The work is signed by the artist, titled and dated (pencil)
Working dimensions 50/77
Work without a frame
Viking Forsberg (1910 - 1994) was a ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Paul Holsby, Yster lek, Color Lithograph, 1967, Framed
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Paul Holsby, Yster lek, 1967
Color lithograph
Number 12/220
The work is signed by the artist, dated, titled and individually numbered (in pencil)
Working d...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Anders Österlin, Komposition, Color lithograph, Framed
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Anders Österlin, Komposition
Color lithograph
Number 19/110
The work is signed by the artist and individually numbered (pencil)
Work dimensions 38/31
The work is framed
Anders Österlin (1926 - 2011) was a Swedish painter, graphic artist, illustrator and advertising artist. Together with Hultén and Max Walter Svanberg, he founded the art group Imaginisterna in 1945. He also belonged to the art group Cobra, where he tried mural painting. He illustrated books of poems and created scenography. For 15 years he was associated with the Swedish Telegram Agency in Malmö as a cartoonist. Together with designer John Melin, he made a 17-meter-long wooden wall at the 1962 Seattle...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Paul Holsby, Spansk dans, Color Lithograph, 1967, Framed
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Paul Holsby, Spansk dans, 1967
Color lithograph
Number 18/160
The work is signed by the artist, date, title and individual number (in pencil).
Working dime...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Margareta Treutiger, Vattenväxt, Mixed Media on Board, 1965
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Margareta Treutiger, Vattenväxt, 1965
Mixed technique on board
The work is signed by the artist's monogram, date and title
Work dimensions 50/35
Unframed work
Ebba Margareta Treutig...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Olle Kåks, Composition, Lithography, 1974, Framed
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Olle Kåks, Composition, 1974
Lithography
Number 29/250
The work signed by the artist's signature, date and an individual number (pencil)
Working dimensions 67/53
The work is framed
...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Frideborg Bryth, Watercolor, 1950, Framed
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Frideborg Bryth, 1950s
Watercolor
Work signed by the artist
Dimensions 60/73
Framed work
Frideborg Bryth (1910 - 2007). She was born in Huskvarna. She was married to the artist Lenn...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Margareta Treutiger, Vattenblom, Mixed Media on Board, 1965
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Margareta Treutiger, Vattenblom, 1965
Mixed technique on board
The work is signed by the artist's monogram, date and title
Work dimensions 35/50
Unframed work
Ebba Margareta Treutig...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
1970s Scandinavian Wall Textile Children Print by Finlayson, Finland.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Scandinavian Wall Textile Children Print by Finlayson, Finland.dated 1971
Features colorful textile print of a group of Scandinavian children i...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Textile
Hardy Strid, Joker I, Color Lithograph, 1966, Framed
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Hardy Strid, Joker I, 1966
Color lithography
Number 14/44
This work is signed by the artist and has an individual number(pencil)
Sheet dimensions 62/44
Framed work
Hardy Bertil Roland Stridh was born on July 6, 1921 in Haverdal, died on March 27, 2012 in Halmstad. He was a Swedish painter, illustrator, graphic and glass artist. Stridh was initially educated as a professional painter and studied easel painting. In the late 1930s, he experimented with paintings similar to the Halmstad group...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
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
Ceramic Wall Decor Dish Handmade by "Kingo" Denmark, 1960s, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Odense, DK
Large stoneware dish handmade at "Kingo" ceramics workshop in Denmark in the 1960s. The piece is unique and is glazed and decorated with an abstract motif. The dish can be mounted on...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stoneware
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
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
Jeppe Hagedorn-Olsen '1902–1996', Relief in Stoneware with Abstract Motifs
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jeppe Hagedorn-Olsen (1902–1996), relief in stoneware with abstract motifs.
1970s.
In perfect condition.
Marked.
Dimensions: W 36.0 x H 42.5 cm.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stoneware
Verner Panton Framed Orange Kurve Mira X Danish Textile Art
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This listing is for the framed textile alone. The matching pillows, chair, end table and accessories are sold separately.
Framed Mid-Century Modern Verner Panton Orange...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Holger Bäckström & Bo Ljungberg, Green Indian Game, Computer Ink Plot, Framed
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Beck & Jung (Holger Bäckström & Bo Ljungberg), Green Indian game, 1985
Computer ink plot
Number 23/275
Work with signature and individual number and title (pencil)
Work dimension...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
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
Bengt Åberg, Fåglar, Color Lithograph
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Bengt Aberg, Faglar
Lithography
EA number
This work is signed by the artist and has an individual number
(pencil)
Sheet dimensions 63/48
Unframed
Bengt Åberg (1941-2015), wa...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
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
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
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
1960s Hand Painted Enameled Copper Wall Composition by Danish Artist Bodil Eje
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s hand painted enameled copper wall composition by Danish artist Bodil Eje
The rare one of a kind composition is made of a richly colorfull and patterned hand paintet enameled c...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Copper, Enamel
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