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Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Five Bay Teak Wall Mounted Shelving (w/ Corner) Unit By Torbjorn Afdal C. 1960s
Five Bay Teak Wall Mounted Shelving (w/ Corner) Unit By Torbjorn Afdal C. 1960s

Five Bay Teak Wall Mounted Shelving (w/ Corner) Unit By Torbjorn Afdal C. 1960s

By Torbjørn Afdal, Cado, Bruksbo, Poul Cadovius

Located in Peabody, MA

Midcentury "Cado " style wall-mounted shelving unit in teak, circa 1960s, from the "Veggen de Luxe" line, designed by Torbjorn Afdal and Rolf Hesland, made in Norway by Ringerike Mobel in collaboration with Bruskbo. Five bay unit consists of a corner section with work desk, a cabinet with four drawers and interior LP record storage...

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1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Teak

Swedish Mid-century Tapestry By Jönköpings Läns Hemslöjd
Swedish Mid-century Tapestry By Jönköpings Läns Hemslöjd

Swedish Mid-century Tapestry By Jönköpings Läns Hemslöjd

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in New York, NY

Swedish Mid-Century Tapestry in a geometric design in blue, brown, dark purple and green shades. Very good condition with the makers label attached on the back. Dimensions: H 13.25 ...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Wool, Linen

The Nordic Herbarium: A Vintage Swedish Rya Masterpiece of Mid-Century Elegance
The Nordic Herbarium: A Vintage Swedish Rya Masterpiece of Mid-Century Elegance

The Nordic Herbarium: A Vintage Swedish Rya Masterpiece of Mid-Century Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

79382 Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, 03'02 x 05'05. This rare vintage Swedish rya unfolds like a woven herbarium, where stylized botanical forms are preserved in wool with poetic precision...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Wool

Painting by Rolf Wertheimer, Sweden, 1950s
Painting by Rolf Wertheimer, Sweden, 1950s

Painting by Rolf Wertheimer, Sweden, 1950s

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Oil on canvas, wooden frame. Unsigned. Rolf Wertheimer was a versatile artist working across painting, sculpture, drawing, and photography. Trained at Académie Libre in Stockholm an...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Glass

Mid-Century Landscape Wool Wall Tapestry  Poland
Mid-Century Landscape Wool Wall Tapestry  Poland

Mid-Century Landscape Wool Wall Tapestry Poland

Located in Rīga, LV

Vintage Polish handwoven wool tapestry, depicting a serene landscape with trees reflected in water. A soft, earthy palette and rich woven surface give it a warm, organic presence on ...

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1950s Polish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Wool

Dora Jung / Tapestry / Gifted by Dora Jung to Simone Prouvé in 1954.
Dora Jung / Tapestry / Gifted by Dora Jung to Simone Prouvé in 1954.

Dora Jung / Tapestry / Gifted by Dora Jung to Simone Prouvé in 1954.

By Dora Jung

Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP

Dora Jung is one of Finland's greatest textile artists. Throughout her life, she worked tirelessly to master materials and techniques, never compromising on her artistic vision. She ...

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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Damask, Linen

Danish Kähler Huge Oblong Ceramic Bowl Stylised Bird by Gete Petersen HAK 1950s
Danish Kähler Huge Oblong Ceramic Bowl Stylised Bird by Gete Petersen HAK 1950s

Danish Kähler Huge Oblong Ceramic Bowl Stylised Bird by Gete Petersen HAK 1950s

By Herman A. Kahler Keramik, Nils Kähler

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 ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Wall-Mounted Clay and Ceramic Still-Life Relief by Graveren, Norway, 1950s
Wall-Mounted Clay and Ceramic Still-Life Relief by Graveren, Norway, 1950s

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...

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Bettina Nelson, "The Elena Tapestries" no 4, Handwoven Formio Textile, 2020–2024
Bettina Nelson, "The Elena Tapestries" no 4, Handwoven Formio Textile, 2020–2024

Bettina Nelson, "The Elena Tapestries" no 4, Handwoven Formio Textile, 2020–2024

Located in Odense, DK

A tactile and evocative work by Swedish–English artist Bettina Nelson (b. 1989), The Elena Tapestries no. 4 (2020–2024) is a handwoven meditation on nostalgia, memory, and material s...

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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Textile, Natural Fiber

Large Abstract Wool Wall Tapestry, Sweden, 1988
Large Abstract Wool Wall Tapestry, Sweden, 1988

Large Abstract Wool Wall Tapestry, Sweden, 1988

Located in Rīga, LV

Unique wall hanging featuring a grid of geometric motifs in warm earthy tones of ochre, rust, and brown, handwoven in linen and wool. The piece bears a label reading “Gift from the P...

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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Wool, Linen

Pretty Vintage Polish Woven Tapestry by E. Oloksy
Pretty Vintage Polish Woven Tapestry by E. Oloksy

Pretty Vintage Polish Woven Tapestry by E. Oloksy

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Wonderful mid century polish tapestry with a native design of town and beautiful light colors, entirely hand woven with wool on cotton foundation Name...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Wool

Birger Ekman Intarsia Wall Art, 1939, Sweden
Birger Ekman Intarsia Wall Art, 1939, Sweden

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....

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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Wool Wall Tapestry by Éva Németh
Mid-Century Wool Wall Tapestry by Éva Németh

Mid-Century Wool Wall Tapestry by Éva Németh

Located in Rīga, LV

Mid-century Hungarian wool horizontal tapestry by Éva Németh, featuring a symmetrical folk-inspired composition with stylized birds, floral stems, and vessel-like geometric forms. Th...

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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Pretty Éva Németh handwoven woollen tapestry, Hungary c1970s
Bobyrug’s Pretty Éva Németh handwoven woollen tapestry, Hungary c1970s

Bobyrug’s Pretty Éva Németh handwoven woollen tapestry, Hungary c1970s

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

This woven woollen tapestry features a design of stylised birds and flowers. It is woven in a heavyweight wool using mainly nature-inspired shades of sky blue, yellow and ecru highlighting the flowers and birds. It has the designer's initials NE in the lower right corner. c1970s Éva Németh...

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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Wool, Cotton

Märta Måås-Fjetterström "Crocus" Handwoven Linen-backed Swedish Wall Hanging
Märta Måås-Fjetterström "Crocus" Handwoven Linen-backed Swedish Wall Hanging

Märta Måås-Fjetterström "Crocus" Handwoven Linen-backed Swedish Wall Hanging

Crocus tapestry by Marta Maas Fjetterstrom. A nice, and somewhat rare, size, and fully backed with linen and tabs for inserting a dowel rod. This design was made in many colorways, w...

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Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Wool, Linen

Vintage Märta Måås-Fjetterström Grodbla Tapestry, 1940's
Vintage Märta Måås-Fjetterström Grodbla Tapestry, 1940's

Vintage Märta Måås-Fjetterström Grodbla Tapestry, 1940's

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1

Located in Uccle, BE

"Grodbla" (frog) created by Märta Måås-Fjetterström, is a beautifully handwoven flatweave tapestry from Sweden. Handmade in linen, it has a framed dimensions of H42 x W45.5 x D3 cm a...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Oak, Linen

Early Märta Måås-Fjetterström Tapestry in Vintage Pine frame signed Sweden 1930s
Early Märta Måås-Fjetterström Tapestry in Vintage Pine frame signed Sweden 1930s

Early Märta Måås-Fjetterström Tapestry in Vintage Pine frame signed Sweden 1930s

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in Ystad, SE

Early Tapestry by Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Sweden, 1930s An early and finely woven tapestry by Märta Måås-Fjetterström, executed during the 1930s and signed MMF. The tapestry was h...

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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Wool, Linen, Pine

Swedish Modern Tapestry "Nattviol", Butterfly Orchid by Märta Måås Fjetterström
Swedish Modern Tapestry "Nattviol", Butterfly Orchid by Märta Måås Fjetterström

Swedish Modern Tapestry "Nattviol", Butterfly Orchid by Märta Måås Fjetterström

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 Wall Decorations

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Wool, Linen

Kai Kristiansen Shelf System FM Denmark 1960s
Kai Kristiansen Shelf System FM Denmark 1960s

Kai Kristiansen Shelf System FM Denmark 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Handewitt, DE

Kai Kristiansen shelf system in teak. Manufactured by FM Feldballes Møbelfabrik Denmark in 1960s. The wall unit consists of: - 8 shelves - 2 cabinets - 3 wall brackets detailed meas...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Teak

Rune P. Swedish Artist, Oil on Canvas, Modernist Landscape, Mid-20th Century
Rune P. Swedish Artist, Oil on Canvas, Modernist Landscape, Mid-20th Century

Rune P. Swedish Artist, Oil on Canvas, Modernist Landscape, Mid-20th Century

Located in København, Copenhagen

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...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Unique Ceramic -  Abstract Blue Sculpture by Britt-Ingrid Persson Sweden
Unique Ceramic -  Abstract Blue Sculpture by Britt-Ingrid Persson Sweden

Unique Ceramic - Abstract Blue Sculpture by Britt-Ingrid Persson Sweden

By Britt-Ingrid Persson

Located in Stockholm, SE

A lovely abstract ceramic sculpture made by Britt-Ingrid Persson at her own studio in Sweden in the 1970s. The sculpture is unsigned but there is no doubt that this one is made by Br...

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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Wall Sculpture Designed by Ulla Viotti, Sweden, ca 1960-70's
Wall Sculpture Designed by Ulla Viotti, Sweden, ca 1960-70's

Wall Sculpture Designed by Ulla Viotti, Sweden, ca 1960-70's

By Ulla Viotti

Located in Örebro, SE

Wall sculpture designed by Ulla Viotti, Sweden, ca 1960-70's. Signed. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use.

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Metal

Painting by Bertil Öhlund, Sweden, 1958
Painting by Bertil Öhlund, Sweden, 1958

Painting by Bertil Öhlund, Sweden, 1958

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Oil on canvas. Original wooden frame. This striking abstract composition by Swedish artist Bertil Öhlund is executed in 1958, a period when his work became increasingly focused on g...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Handmade Ceramic Wall Plaque, 1960s Danish Art, Signed JFP, 26cm
Handmade Ceramic Wall Plaque, 1960s Danish Art, Signed JFP, 26cm

Handmade Ceramic Wall Plaque, 1960s Danish Art, Signed JFP, 26cm

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 ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Large Tapestry “Tuppamattan" by Marianne Richter for Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Large Tapestry “Tuppamattan" by Marianne Richter for Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Large Tapestry “Tuppamattan" by Marianne Richter for Märta Måås-Fjetterström

This is a rare handwoven and large tapestry rug mural designed by Marianne Richter (1916-2010) for AB Märta Måås-Fjetterströms ateliers in Båstad, Sweden. The composition is called "...

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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Wool, Linen

Handmade Ceramic Wall Plaque, Mid-Century Modern, Signed, 1960s
Handmade Ceramic Wall Plaque, Mid-Century Modern, Signed, 1960s

Handmade Ceramic Wall Plaque, Mid-Century Modern, Signed, 1960s

By Bing & Grøndahl, Royal Copenhagen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Exceptional Danish Mid-Century Modern piece of ceramic artistry. Handmade wall plaque made of six glazed tiles (each 15x15 cm) in white, dark pine and forest green colors, all handpa...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Wood, Oak

Lizzie Schnakenburg Thyssen Unique Ceramic Wall Decor Fish and Motherhood, 1970s
Lizzie Schnakenburg Thyssen Unique Ceramic Wall Decor Fish and Motherhood, 1970s

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...

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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Ceramic, Wood

Vintage "Crocus" Tapestry by Märta Måås Fjetterström AB
Vintage "Crocus" Tapestry by Märta Måås Fjetterström AB

Vintage "Crocus" Tapestry by Märta Måås Fjetterström AB

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in New York, NY

Classic vintage tapestry in a design called "Crocus" by Märta Måås Fjetterström Studio in Båstad, Sweden. 4 different squares form part of a flower design in a mix of blue, green, pi...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Wool, Linen

Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist for Arabia Ateljé, Large Hand-Painted Fish Platter
Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist for Arabia Ateljé, Large Hand-Painted Fish Platter

Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist for Arabia Ateljé, Large Hand-Painted Fish Platter

By Arabia of Finland, Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist

Located in Stockholm, SE

An exceptional large-scale hand-painted ceramic platter by Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist, created at Arabia Studio during the artist’s most expressive period. Measuring an impressive 60 cm, ...

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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Candle Sconce by KONRAD GALAAEN (1923-2004), c. 1960/70s
Scandinavian Modern Candle Sconce by KONRAD GALAAEN (1923-2004), c. 1960/70s

Scandinavian Modern Candle Sconce by KONRAD GALAAEN (1923-2004), c. 1960/70s

**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...

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Metal

Composition Lithography by Olle Kåks, Framed, Signed, 1974, 29/250
Composition Lithography by Olle Kåks, Framed, Signed, 1974, 29/250

Composition Lithography by Olle Kåks, Framed, Signed, 1974, 29/250

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 ...

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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Paper

Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Hand Woven Polish Tapestry
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Hand Woven Polish Tapestry

Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Hand Woven Polish Tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful mid century polish tapestry Kilim with beautiful native design and beautiful colors, entirely hand woven with wool on cotton foundation....

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Mid-20th Century Polish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rarely offered Room Divider by Sven Ellekær 1960s
Rarely offered Room Divider by Sven Ellekær 1960s

Rarely offered Room Divider by Sven Ellekær 1960s

By Sven Ellekaer

Located in Handewitt, DE

Rare and beautiful room divider / shelf system by Sven Ellekær for Albert Hansen Denmark 1960s. Made in teak and brass. This divider consits of 7 smaller shelves, 3 large shelves and...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Brass

Vintage Linen and Wool "Linenknoppen" Tapestry in the Style of Märta Måås Fjette
Vintage Linen and Wool "Linenknoppen" Tapestry in the Style of Märta Måås Fjette

Vintage Linen and Wool "Linenknoppen" Tapestry in the Style of Märta Måås Fjette

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Tapestry in the design "Linenknoppen" originally by Märta Måås Fjetterström. Blue, green, red and yellow colored blocks in wool against a beige linen back...

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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Wool, Linen

Heljä Liukko-sundström for Arabia, Glazed Faience Wall Plaque
Heljä Liukko-sundström for Arabia, Glazed Faience Wall Plaque

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....

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1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Faience

80s Wall Cabinet
80s Wall Cabinet

80s Wall Cabinet

Located in Ljubljana, SI

80s Wall Cabinet from Plywood. It can be rotated both ways. Cabinet has a steel hangins that are mounted to a wall and then hanged on. Shelfs can be removed or added. Really firm a...

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1980s Slovenian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Plywood

Vintage 1950s still life oil painting of flowers in a vase
Vintage 1950s still life oil painting of flowers in a vase

Vintage 1950s still life oil painting of flowers in a vase

Located in Ebberup, DK

This vibrant still life oil on plate captures a bouquet of flowers rendered in lush, expressive brushstrokes. The artist uses a rich, moody background to heighten the vibrancy of cor...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Paint

Swedish Artist, Oil on Canvas, Modernist Landscape, 1980s
Swedish Artist, Oil on Canvas, Modernist Landscape, 1980s

Swedish Artist, Oil on Canvas, Modernist Landscape, 1980s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Swedish artist. Oil on canvas. Modernist landscape, 1980s. The canvas measures: 73 x 49 cm. The frame measures: 1 cm. In excellent condition. Signed.

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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Dora Jung / Tapestry / Gifted by Dora Jung to Simone Prouvé in 1954.
Dora Jung / Tapestry / Gifted by Dora Jung to Simone Prouvé in 1954.

Dora Jung / Tapestry / Gifted by Dora Jung to Simone Prouvé in 1954.

By Dora Jung

Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP

Dora Jung is one of Finland's greatest textile artists. Throughout her life, she worked tirelessly to master materials and techniques, never compromising on her artistic vision. She ...

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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Damask, Linen

1980s Marimekko Designs Promotional Poster
1980s Marimekko Designs Promotional Poster

1980s Marimekko Designs Promotional Poster

By Marimekko

Located in Brooklyn, NY

As part of Marimekko's ongoing efforts to promote the brand worldwide, this piece is from a line of posters sent to distributors, press, and agents. Because they weren't available t...

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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Paper

1977 Marimekko Promotional Poster
1977 Marimekko Promotional Poster

1977 Marimekko Promotional Poster

By Marimekko

Located in Brooklyn, NY

As part of Marimekko's ongoing efforts to promote the brand worldwide, this piece is from a line of posters sent to distributors, press, and agents focused on the company's designs. ...

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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Lennart Lilja Oil on Canvas, Scandinavian Modern, 1950s, Unframed
Lennart Lilja Oil on Canvas, Scandinavian Modern, 1950s, Unframed

Lennart Lilja Oil on Canvas, Scandinavian Modern, 1950s, Unframed

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

Lennart Lilja Oil on canvas Dimensions 32/41 Unframed work Lennart Lilja (1924-2008). He was a Swedish artist. Student of Isaac Gründewald and Otte Sköld. In the 1950s he wrote play...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Anna Petrus Wall Sculpture by Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, circa 1927
Anna Petrus Wall Sculpture by Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, circa 1927

Anna Petrus Wall Sculpture by Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, circa 1927

By Anna Petrus

Located in Stockholm, SE

Wall Sculpture by Anna Petrus Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, circa 1927 Swedish Grace This powerful and beautifully modeled lion mask wall sculpture is an exceptional work by Anna Petrus...

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1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Iron

Acrylic Painting by Swedish Artist Sara N Bergman
Acrylic Painting by Swedish Artist Sara N Bergman

Acrylic Painting by Swedish Artist Sara N Bergman

By Amedeo Modigliani

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sara N Bergman is a Swedish artist living on the Kulla Peninsula. Her art moves in the borderland between illustration, painting and visual poetry. Her work is characterized by a dre...

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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Acrylic, Linen

Plaquettes by Danish Designer Bjorn Wiinblad for Norwegian Nymolle Pottery
Plaquettes by Danish Designer Bjorn Wiinblad for Norwegian Nymolle Pottery

Plaquettes by Danish Designer Bjorn Wiinblad for Norwegian Nymolle Pottery

By Bjorn Wiinblad, Nymolle

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...

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Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Vintage Swedish Linen and Wool Tapestry in the Style of Märta Måås Fjetterström
Vintage Swedish Linen and Wool Tapestry in the Style of Märta Måås Fjetterström

Vintage Swedish Linen and Wool Tapestry in the Style of Märta Måås Fjetterström

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Swedish midcentury Tapestry in linen and wool, typical for the styles of the era. Blue, green, red and yellow colored geometric shapes with a sand colored background. In a ve...

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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Wool, Linen

Pair Søholm Sculptural Ceramic Lamp Wall Sconces Danish Design Mid-century 1960s
Pair Søholm Sculptural Ceramic Lamp Wall Sconces Danish Design Mid-century 1960s

Pair Søholm Sculptural Ceramic Lamp Wall Sconces Danish Design Mid-century 1960s

By Noomi Backhausen, Søholm Stentøj, Poul Brandborg

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Pair of stylish Danish mid-century wall sconces. The wall lamps are made by the acknowledged pottery Søholm on Bornholm and the design is attributed to Noomi Backhausen & Poul Brandborg. The sconces consists of circular disks made of stoneware with a lovely structured surface. The core of the disk...

Category

1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Metal

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