Scandinavian Modern Paintings
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
Rune P. Swedish Artist, Oil on Canvas, Modernist Landscape, Mid-20th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rune P. Swedish artist. Oil on canvas. Modernist landscape, mid-20th century.
The canvas measures: 89 x 64 cm.
The frame measures: 2.5 cm.
Signed.
In very good condition.
20th c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Hans Osswald, Swedish Artist, Oil on Board, Modernist Composition
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Osswald (1919-1983), Swedish artist. Oil on board. Modernist composition, mid-20th century.
Visible dimensions: 43 x 35 cm.
Signed.
In very good c...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Other
Unknown Swedish Artist, Oil on Canvas, Modernist Landscape, Dated 1963
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Unknown Swedish artist. Oil on canvas. Modernist landscape. Dated 1963.
The canvas measures: 67 x 38 cm.
The frame measures: 5.5 cm.
Signed.
...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Rune P. Swedish Artist, Oil on Canvas, Modernist Landscape, Mid-20th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rune P. Swedish artist. Oil on canvas. Modernist landscape, mid-20th century.
The canvas measures: 89 x 64 cm.
The frame measures: 2.5 cm.
Signed.
In very good condition.
20th c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Hans Osswald, Swedish Artist, Oil on Board, Modernist Composition
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Osswald (1919-1983), Swedish artist. Oil on board. Modernist composition, mid-20th century.
Visible dimensions: 43 x 35 cm.
Signed.
In very good c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Other
Black Collage, Oil Paint in the Style of Pierre Soulages by Hans Osswald 1960s
Located in Forest, BE
This must be one of Hans Osswald best works. We have several in our collection. This black one is made of different materials and creates an interesting relief. oil painted black wit...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Plywood, Paper
Canvas "Ships in port"
Located in Chorzów, PL
Dimensions:
Frame: height 77 cm / width 107 cm / depth 6 cm
Image: height 66 cm / width 95.5 cm.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Large Oil Painting by Danish Artist Jytte Hansen, Abstract Landscape, 1996
Located in Odense, DK
Large oil painting on a plate with a nicely patined pine frame. Made by Danish Artist Jytte Hansen in 1996.
The painting features a rich and complex palette of colors, with deep bl...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Pine, Paint
Eric Julius, listed Swedish artist. Oil / canvas. Modernist landscape with trees
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pär Lindblad (1907-1981), Swedish painter.
Oil on canvas.
Abstract composition.
Colorful palette.
Title: "Lövskog" (Forest of Leaves).
Approximately 1960.
Signed.
Dimensions: 91.5 cm...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Black Oil on Canvas in the Style of Pierre Soulages by Hans Osswald 1960s
Located in Forest, BE
Black paint on canvas with some touch of white and blue. We have several in our collection. Nice and elegant with a very strong feeling. This is a painting in a medium size 81x 60cm. Signed on bottom (left).
Hans Osswald 1919-1983
Hans August Osswald (originally Andersson) was born on 29th August 1919 in Örebro. He was a Swedish painter and book illustrator.
Osswald first exhibited at Louis...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Plywood, Paper
Åke Klingberg, Sweden, Oil on Board, Modernist Landscape, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Åke Klingberg (1913-1990), Sweden. Oil on board. Modernist landscape, 1960s.
The board measures: 40 x 31 cm.
The frame measures: 8 cm.
In excellent co...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Other
Carl Einar Forseth (1892–1988) "ARCHITECT" painting on board, Sweden 1915
By Carl Einar Andreas Forseths
Located in New York, NY
"Arkitktur" is a mixed media painting on a panel by Swedish artist Carl Einar Andreas Forseth (1892–1988). It depicts a scene with three craftsmen (builders) in an arched structure w...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Oil Paint with Blue Shades by Hans Osswald, 1964
Located in Forest, BE
This must be one of Hans Osswald best works. We have several in our collection. The artwork is painted on a wood panel. Lots of texture, relief and movements. Some traces of time on the art work. Still very nice. Signed on bottom.
Hans Osswald 1919-1983
Hans August Osswald (originally Andersson) was born on 29th August 1919 in Örebro. He was a Swedish painter and book illustrator.
Osswald first exhibited at Louis...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting by Bertil Berntsson, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare abstract oil on canvas painting by the Swedish artist Bertil Berntsson made in 1964. In good vintage condition with small signs of use. Framed in a pine frame. 129 x 120 x 2 cm.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Pine
Niels Bäcklin, Swedish Artist, Oil on Canvas, Modernist Landscape
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Niels Bäcklin (1913-1989), Swedish artist. Oil on canvas. Modernist landscape with sunset. 1960s-1970s.
The canvas measures: 42 x 32 cm.
The frame measures: 2.5 cm.
Signed.
In ve...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Åke Klingberg, Sweden, Oil on Board, Modernist Landscape, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Åke Klingberg (1913-1990), Sweden. Oil on board. Modernist landscape, 1960s.
The board measures: 40 x 31 cm.
The frame measures: 8 cm.
In excellent co...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Other
Swedish Artist, Oil on Canvas, Modernist Landscape, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish artist. Oil on canvas. Modernist landscape, 1980s.
The canvas measures: 73 x 49 cm.
The frame measures: 1 cm.
In excellent condition.
Signed.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Unique work by Per Kirkeby, Untitled, 1987, Gouache 54 cm x 43 cm in oak frame
Located in København K, 84
( Visible size: 40 x 30 cm ) Inspired by his early training as a geologist, Per Kirkeby made quasi-abstract paintings of landscapes. He was influenced by the gestural works of mid-ce...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Oak, Paint, Paper
Rolf Nygren, Swedish Painter, Oil on Board, Modernist Landscape, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rolf Nygren, Swedish painter. Oil on board. Modernist landscape. 1960's.
The board measures: 29.5 x 22 cm.
The frame measures: 1.5 cm.
In very good condition.
Signed.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Other
Unknown Swedish Artist, Oil on Canvas, Modernist Landscape, Dated 1963
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Unknown Swedish artist. Oil on canvas. Modernist landscape. Dated 1963.
The canvas measures: 67 x 38 cm.
The frame measures: 5.5 cm.
Signed.
...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Torgny Forsberg, Swedish Painter, Oil on Board, Modernist Landscape
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Torgny Forsberg (1920-1992), Swedish painter. Oil on board. Modernist landscape, 1960s-1970s.
The board measures: 84 x 34 cm.
The frame measures: 8 ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Other
Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting Bertil Berntsson, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare abstract oil on canvas painting by the Swedish artist Bertil Berntsson made in 1963. In good vintage condition showing some signs from age and use. Measurements: 115 x 103 x 2 cm.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Oil Painting on Canvas by Ragnar Hult, Sweden
Located in Karis, Nyland
Signed oil painting on canvas by Swedish artist Ragnar Hult (1916-1986).
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting and Pine Frame by Bertil Berntsson, Sweden 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful and rare oil on canvas painting with a pine frame by Bertil Berntsson from the 1962. In good vintage condition with some signs from age and use.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Pine, Canvas
Scandinavian Modernist, Oil on Canvas, Cubist Still Life, Dated 1975
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian modernist. Oil on canvas. Cubist still life. Dated 1975.
The canvas measures: 59 x 51 cm.
The frame measures: 6 cm.
In excellent condition.
Signed and dated.
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Ivan Jordell Sweden, Oil on Board, Modernist Landscape, Mid-20th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ivan Jordell (1901-1965) Sweden. Oil on board. Modernist landscape, mid-20th century.
The board measures: 40 x 32 cm.
The frame measures: 5.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Signed.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Other
Oil painting by Ib Geertsen, 1959
By Ib Geertsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Oil painting by Ib Geertsen, 1959
Additional Information:
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Dimensions (W x H): 51.5 x 66.5 cm
Condition: Good vintage condition
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Pine
Mid-Century Swedish Still Life Oil Painting, 1940s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Signed still life oil painting by unknown Swedish artist. Dated 1946.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Wonderful Antique Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Antique Oil Painting. Color in photos are not accurate. The colors are wonderful
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
John Thorgren, Swedish Artist, Oil on Canvas, Modernist Landscape
Located in Copenhagen, DK
John Thorgren (1918-2000), Swedish artist. Oil on canvas. Modernist landscape. Dated 1963.
The canvas measures: 65 x 40 cm.
The frame measures: 3.5 cm....
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Mid-Century Still Life Oil Painting by Bertil Sjöberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Beautiful framed mid-century oil painting on board by Swedish artist Bertil Sjöberg (1914 - 1999). Signed.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Gösta Fougstedt, Sweden, Oil on Canvas, Modernist Composition, 1965
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gösta Fougstedt (1906-1975), Sweden. Oil on canvas. Modernist composition. Dated 1965.
The canvas measures: 81 x 54 cm.
The frame measures: 0.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Signed.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Brutalist Art Relief Cityscape in Wood by Scandinavian Dorrit Kahler
Located in London, GB
Skyline cityscape, a brutalist wall relief build in blocks of rough textured wood hand painted in black, white, orange & blue. It is made from the perspective of the waterfront river...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Hans Osswald, Swedish Artist, Oil on Board, Modernist Composition
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Osswald (1919-1983), Swedish artist. Oil on board. Modernist composition, mid-20th century.
Visible dimensions: 35 x 26 cm.
Signed.
In very good c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Other
Mid-Century Swedish Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Karis, Nyland
Mid-century still life oil painting on board by unknown Swedish artist.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Lennart Lilja, Oil on Canvas, Framed
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Lennart Lilja
Oil on canvas
Dimensions 74/64
Framed work
Lennart Lilja (1924-2008). He was a Swedish artist. Student of Isaac Gründewald and Otte Sköld. In the 1950s he wrote plays ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Knud Holar 'b. 1934', Sweden, Oil on Canvas, Abstract Composition, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Knud Holar (b. 1934), Sweden. Oil on canvas. Abstract composition. 1960s.
The canvas measures: 54.5 x 29.5 cm.
The frame measures: 1.5 cm.
In excellent c...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Preben Fjederholt "San Cataldo" Oil on Canvas
Located in Kastrup, DK
Preben Fjederholt 1955 - 2000.
San Cataldo Italy.
Oil on canvas, without frame: 36 x 41.
Provenance: Decedent's estate.
The work is one of several in the artist's studio at the time of his sudden death on 3 July 2000.
Measurement (cm) With frame H: 38 x 43 x 3 without frame: 36 x 41.
Danish painter, from 1974 educated at the art academies in Odense, Aarhus and Copenhagen.
Preben Fjederholt, who made his debut at Kunstnernes (The Artist's) Fall exhibition 1980, is an exponent of a neo-romantic and neo-symbolist depiction of reality in his atmospheric and colouristically muted paintings.
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Swedish Artist, Oil on Canvas, Modernist Landscape, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish artist. Oil on canvas. Modernist landscape, 1980s.
The canvas measures: 73 x 49 cm.
The frame measures: 1 cm.
In excellent condition.
Signed.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Swedish Painting of Dancing Women in Green Landscape by R. Dagstrom
Located in London, GB
Dynamic Swedish figurative painting of five contemporary dancing women in a green field by R. Dagstrom 1960's. The artist accentuated the expressi...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Danish Landscape Painting
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Danish painting on canvas, circa 1960's. Idyllic stunning winter sunset, signed original. Lovely frame in grey and black wood with textured mat. Bring the outdoors in!
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Mogens Vantore "Scenery from Paris", Crayon, Pencil and Watercolor on Paper
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Vantore: Scenery from Paris.
Signed: Vantore, Paris.
Crayon, pencil and watercolor on paper.
Measures: 41 x 33 cm. The frame measures 3.5 cm.
In very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Frideborg Bryth, Composition, 1950s, Acrylic Painting, Framed
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Frideborg Bryth, 1950s
Acrylic painting
Dimensions 45/44
Framed work
Frideborg Bryth (1910 - 2007). She was born in Huskvarna. She was married to the artist Lennart Lilja. They...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
1963 Bengt Berglund Porcelain Enamel Abstract Wall Hanging
Located in Garnerville, NY
Bengt Berglund for Gustavsberg, Sweden enamel wall hanging. Signed and dated on reverse, Gustavsberg 63 and front lower left corner. Green backgrou...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Steel
Eke Bjerén, Röd Aften, Oil on Canvas, 1962, Framed
By Eke Bjerén
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Eke Bjerén, Röd Aften, 1962
Oil painting on canvas
The work is dated and signed by the artist
Work dimensions 69/67
The work is framed
Eke Bjerén (1943 - 1...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Lennart Lilja, Sagomöte, Oil on Board, Framed
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Lennart Lilja, Sagomöte
Oil on the board
Work signed by the artist
Dimensions 43/62
Framed work
Lennart Lilja (1924-2008). He was a Swedish artist. Student of Isaac Gründewald and Otte Sköld. In the 1950s he wrote plays and tried his hand as an actor. This resulted in a role in The Seventh Seal...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood
Poul Ekelund, Denmark, Oil on Board, Modernist Landscape, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Ekelund (1921-1976), Denmark. Oil on board. Modernist landscape, 1960s.
The board measures: 29 x 19 cm.
The frame measures: 10 cm.
In excellent co...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Other
Knud Horup, Denmark, Oil on Board, Modernist Landscape with Sunset
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Knud Horup (1926-1973), Denmark. Oil on board. Modernist landscape with sunset, 1960s.
The board measures: 69 x 59 cm.
The frame measures: 6 cm.
In excel...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Other
Eric Julius, listed Swedish artist. Oil / canvas. Modernist landscape with trees
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pär Lindblad (1907-1981), Swedish painter.
Oil on canvas.
Abstract composition.
Colorful palette.
Title: "Lövskog" (Forest of Leaves).
Approximately 1960.
Signed.
Dimensions: 91.5 cm...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Canvas "Light During a Storm"
Located in Chorzów, PL
Measures: Image
Frame 53 cm height, 66 cm width
Image height 45 cm, width 57 cm.
Category
1940s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Elisabeth Karlinsky, Oil on panel, Denmark 1958
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Oli on panel by Elisabeth Karlinsky.
Monogram: EK, 58.
Golden frame, from the periode.
With frame: 32x37 cm
Without: 24x29 cm
Style: modern/ danish
Motive: Sun over pine forrest
El...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Paint
Knud Horup, Denmark, Oil on Board, Modernist Landscape with Sunset
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Knud Horup (1926-1973), Denmark. Oil on board. Modernist landscape with sunset, 1960s.
The board measures: 69 x 59 cm.
The frame measures: 6 cm.
In excel...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Other
Poul Ekelund, Denmark, Oil on Board, Modernist Landscape, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Ekelund (1921-1976), Denmark. Oil on board. Modernist landscape, 1960s.
The board measures: 29 x 19 cm.
The frame measures: 10 cm.
In excellent co...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Other
Gouache Painting "Skuggor" by Tore Nyberg, Sweden, 1950
By Tore Nyberg
Located in Hägersten, SE
Painting by Swedish artist Tore Nyberg. Gouache on paper titled "Skuggor" made in 1950. Signed and dated. Very good condition with sign of age related wear.
Tore Nyberg, 1911-1993...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Joyce Swanljung, Sweden, Oil on Canvas, Composition with Fish
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Joyce Swanljung (1910-1977), Sweden. Oil on canvas. Modernist composition with fish.
Dated 1966.
The canvas measures: 42 x 32.5 cm.
The frame measures: 7 cm.
In excellent conditi...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Original Painting in Acrylic on Hand-Pressed Asian Paper by Björn Rönnquist
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Björn Rönnquist, Composition, 1980s
Original painting in acrylic on hand-pressed Asian paper.
This work is signed by the artist.
Sheet dimensions 41/29
The work is framed
Dimens...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Paper
John Thorgren, Swedish Artist, Oil on Canvas, Modernist Landscape
Located in Copenhagen, DK
John Thorgren (1918-2000), Swedish artist. Oil on canvas. Modernist landscape. Dated 1963.
The canvas measures: 65 x 40 cm.
The frame measures: 3.5 cm....
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Alvar Jonson, Swedish Painter, Oil on Canvas, Abstract Landscape
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Alvar Jonson (1914-1985), Swedish painter. Oil on canvas. Abstract landscape. "Red Evening", 1960s.
The canvas measures: 35 x 27 cm.
The frame measures:...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Large Oil Painting On Canvas With Motif Of Fishing Boats Near Shore From 1930s
Located in Lejre, DK
The large oil painting on canvas of fishing boats near the coast from around the 1930s is a wonderful work of art that captures the essence of seaside life in an era of true beauty a...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Painting "Village Cottage"
Located in Chorzów, PL
Dimensions:
Frame: height 52.5 cm / width 61.5 cm
Picture: height 40 cm / width 49 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
1990 Signed Abstract Black & White Painting by Ricci – Modern Geometric
By Pierre Soulages, Franz Kline
Located in Clermont, FL
Striking 1990 abstract painting with bold exploration of contrast and composition in black and white. Featuring crisp geometric forms layered over richly textured brushwork, this ori...
Category
Late 20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Painting 'Mural II' by Harry Booström, Abstract Art, Signed, Sweden, 1953
Located in Stockholm, SE
Painting 'Mural II' by Harry Booström,
Sweden, 1953.
Oil on canvas.
Dimensions:
H: 90 cm / 3'
W: 122 cm / 4' 1/2''
Shown with Harry Booström at the Artists of Söder Exhibition, 19...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
"Seston" ink on paper painting by Lennart Rodhe, Sweden 1961
By Lennart Rodhe
Located in Hägersten, SE
Original drawing, ink on papper "Seston" by Lennart Rodhe. Made in 1961 with monogram signature and dedication "To Chr from your friend Lennart". The "Seston" painting was inspired b...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Gudmund Olsen: “Trois Bateaux”. 1952. Oil on canvas. 97x146cm
Located in London, GB
Gudmund Olsen: “Trois Bateaux”. Signed on the reverse Gudmund Olsen, Nice 1952, Nr. II. Oil on canvas.
Provenance: Kunsthallen auction no. 468, cat. no. 201, June 1996.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Oil painting by Bengt Orup, Sweden, 1950s
By Bengt Orup
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking oil painting by Bengt Orup, with a concrete motif in yellow, red and black.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Painting by Sophie Tottie, Mixed Media Artwork, Contemporary, Sweden, 1990s
By Sophie Tottie
Located in Stockholm, SE
Painting by Sophie Tottie,
Sweden. 1990s.
Mixed media.
Dimensions:
H: 124 cm/ 4' 3/4''
W: 103 cm/ 40 1/2''
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Painting "Manor house"
Located in Chorzów, PL
Painting "Manor house"
Dimensions:
Frame: Height 74 cm / width 63.5 cm / depth 6 cm
Image: Height 56 cm / width 44 cm.
Category
1930s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Thorvald Hagedorn-Olsen. Oil on board. Modernist Danish landscape
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Thorvald Hagedorn-Olsen, Danish artist.
Oil on artist's board.
Modernist Danish landscape with grazing cattle and a fjord.
Signed and dated '47.
In excellent condition.
Image size: ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Other
Painting ‘No. II’ by Harry Booström, Abstract Art, Signed, Sweden, 1953
Located in Stockholm, SE
Painting ‘No. II’ by Harry Booström,
Sweden. 1953.
Oil on panel.
Measurements:
H: 89 cm/ 2' 11"
W: 119 cm/ 3' 10 7/8"
Provenance:
William and Maud Ap...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Hans Øllgaard Modernist Oil Painting of Summer Landscape with Coast, Danish 1960
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large oil on canvas painting by Danish artist Hans Øllgaard (b. 1911, d. 1969) depicting a summer landscape ca. 1950s or 60s at the time of harvesting ha...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Pine
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