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
- 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
Danish Mid Century Wall Hanging Cabinet with Sliding Mirrored Doors, circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Rare Danish Mid-Century Modern wall hanging cabinet, with original sliding mirrored glass doors. The case is of solid walnut, the sliding doors ar...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Frank Rubin Zinc Lithograph 'Destroy The Cyclops', Denmark, 1977
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A lot is going on in this brutalistic zincography by the Danish artist Frank Rubin. 'Knus Kykloperne' - 'Destroy the Cyclops' in English depicts 3 beings/humans piercing the cyclops ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, 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...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Design by Noomi Backhausen (1938-2011) - "Young Couple", Dated 1981
Located in Skien, NO
Mid-Century Danish Ceramic Wall Plaque – Noomi Backhausen for Søholm Stentøj (1981) -- Perfect Wedding Gift?
Elevate your interior with this Scandinavian Mid-century Modern Design D...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
Jan Loman, Signed AP Lithograph
By Jan Loman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jan Loman (Bolsward Netherlands, 1919-2006)
Lithograph, artist proof, signed, 1984
Measures: Height 19.5"
Width 25.5"
Jan Loman was born in Bolsward in 1918 and p...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
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 Wall Decorations
Materials
Copper, Enamel
$1,224 Sale Price
25% Off
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...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
A Unique Ceramic Sculpture - Abstract Face by Britt-Ingrid Persson Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely ceramic sculpture made by Britt-Ingrid Persson at her own studio in Sweden in the 1970s. It is 26 cm (10.4") tall and in excellent condition, since it is hand made by her, y...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
"Midsummer Blue" Swedish Abstract Expressionist Painting by Peter Astrom, 2006
By Peter Astrom
Located in New York, NY
"Midsummer Blue", Swedish abstract expressionist watercolour collage painting on paper.
Framed in white lacquered wood frame, measuring 41" length x 29.25" width x 1.25" depth.
Painting measures 35.25" length x 24" width, unframed.
Signed Peter Astrom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint, Paper
Piet Hein - Wall plate - Royal Copenhagen - 1959
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description:
Piet Hein was a polymath from Copenhagen, he was a mathmatician, poet, designer, writer and inventor. During the second world war he joined the resistance in D...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Faience, Ceramic
Ole Folmer Hansen, Composition, Serigraph, 1998, Framed
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Ole Folmer Hansen, Composition, 1998
Color serigraphy
E.A. number
The work is dated, signed by the artist and individually numbered (pencil)
Work dimensions 25/23
Framed
Ole Folmer ...
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
$802 Sale Price
20% Off
Ceramic Wall Plaque w Birds & Flowers by Gabriel Keramik, Sweden 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic wall plaque fabricated by Gabriel Keramik, Sweden 1970s. Depicting a romantic / infantil motif of birds, butterflies & flowers.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
Bertil Berntsson, oil on canvas 1962. Woman body shape. From family collection
Located in Forest, BE
This is some of the largest paintings Bertil Berntsson executed with oil on canvas in 1962. Coming with a good provenance as I bought it from the family of the artist. It represents ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Limited Artist Glass Wall Plaque Theophany by Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A large decorative wall plaque or dish designed by Bjorn Wiinblad in 1978 and made by Rosenthal in Germany in a limited run. It is titled The Three Holy King/Wise Men/Theophany and w...
Category
1970s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass
$333 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Glass Wall Mounted Plate by Bjorn Winblad for Rosenthal, 1986
Located in Antwerp, BE
A nice decorative relief faceted and frosted glass wall plate, designed by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal.
The glass plates have the original metal back to hang on the wall. signed.
Di...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
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...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Stoneware
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 Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Steel
$1,480 Sale Price
40% Off
Børge Mogensen - Framed Photograph H, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful framed photograph depicting Børge Mogensen's house at Soløsevej in Gentofte, Denmark. Picture frame by Børge Mogensen in solid oregon pine with brass corner details made in...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paper
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...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
New Scandinavian Design Handwoven Flat Rug Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful new Kilim with geometrical Scandinavian design and light colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation. Size: 170 x 240 cm.
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
$2,373 / item
KONRAD GALAAEN (1923-2004) signed Norwegian Porsgrund Porcelain wall decor
Located in Skien, NO
**Contemporary Norwegian IKON Art Plate by Konrad Galaaen, Porsgrund Porcelain, c. 1970s**
A striking porcelain wall plate from Norway's renowned Porsgrund Porcelain, designed by celebrated artist **Konrad Galaaen (1923-2004)**. Marked on reverse: *"STUDIO Galaaen PP PORSGRUND NORWAY...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Porcelain
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Ceramic Relief Tile Designed by Aimo Nietosvuori for JIE Gantofta, 1970s Sweden
By JIE Gantofta
Located in Antwerp, BE
This beautiful wall plaque with autumn leaves is made of molded stoneware and glazed.Designed by Aimo Nietosvuori for JIE Gantofta. Finnish designer who moved to Sweden. In the begin...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
$175 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Ten Soundwave Acoustic Wall Panels in Felt
By Offecct
Located in Dronten, NL
Designed by Jin Kuramoto for Offecct, the Soundwave Swell panels combine refined Scandinavian design with exceptional acoustic performance. Featuring a dynamic, wave-like surface, th...
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2010s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Felt
Hans Øllgaard, Abstract Modernist Landscape, Oil on Canvas
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hans Øllgaard (b. 1911, d. 1969). Abstract modernist landscape. Oil on canvas, 1950s-1960s.
Signed.
In very good condition.
The canvas measures: 85 x ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Abstract Woolen Wall hanging
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Woolen Color studies in a recycled box
Hand-spun woolen balls - gradient - wrapped in silk and cotton yarn
Handmade, hand-spun wool objects in an old box
Soft balls and shapes of woo...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
$227 Sale Price
20% Off
Crazy Christmas Cat Wall Plaque by Tue Poulsen, 1970s
By Tue Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The stoneware crazy cat Christmas wall plaque was designed and made by Tue Poulsen in Denmark in 1979. This is number 437 of af limited run of 500. Measu...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Stoneware
$270 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
1990 Signed Abstract Black & White Painting by Ricci – Modern Geometric
By Franz Kline, Pierre Soulages
Located in Saint Petersburg, 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 Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Pär Lindblad, Swedish artist. Oil on cardboard. "In the Studio." Mid-20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pär Lindblad (1907-1981), a listed Swedish artist.
Oil and tempera paint on cardboard.
"In the Studio." Mid-20th century.
Signed.
Image dimensions: W 42.0 cm x H 37.5 cm.
Total dim...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Other
Swedish Glazed Stoneware Plaques, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Swedish ceramists. Limited edition Wall hung plaques in glazed stoneware. Motifs: working women. Measures: 18.5/17.5 cm. Both in very good condition. Sta...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Stoneware
$375 Sale Price / set
20% Off
New Scandinavian Design Handwoven Flat Rug Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful new Kilim with geometrical Scandinavian design and light colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation. Size: 170 x 240 cm.
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
$2,373 / item
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 Wall Decorations
Materials
Fabric, Plywood, Paper
$2,658 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Modern Teak Wall System
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish wall systems, circa 1960's. Dual single bank wall systems with solid wood trim and stunning book matched veneer surfaces. Modular design, hang it in any configuration! In...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Candle Sconce by KONRAD GALAAEN (1923-2004), c. 1970s
Located in Skien, NO
**Mid-Century Modern Norwegian Candle Sconce by Konrad Galaaen, Porsgrund Porcelain, 1960s/70s**
A striking retro wall sconce designed by **Konrad...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
Female Artist Helle Thorborg Abstract Lithograph in Colors, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Helle Thorborg (b. 1927). Composition, woodcut, 356/1295, signed. Sheet size 69 x 54 cm. Mounted in acid free passepartout. Will be shipped rolled-up an...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
$396 Sale Price
25% Off
1979 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. Because they weren't available t...
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
$495 / item
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 Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Scandinavian Modernist Wall Plaques by Ib Antoni for Bing & Grondahl, 1970s
By Ib Antoni
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A snail, a butterfly and a fish. Modernist interpretations by the Danish artist Ib Antoni (1929-73). Transfer-printet onto fiaence/ceramic. Manufactured by B&G in Denmark during the ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Faience
$244 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Maija Kolsi-Mäkelä, for Helmi Vuorelma / Täkänä Tapestry, Wall Carpet
Located in København, Copenhagen
Maija Kolsi-Mäkelä, (Finnish weaver) for Helmi Vuorelma / TÄKÄNÄ Tapestry. Handwoven "HEDELMÅ wall carpet decorated with fruits in strong colors.
Desig...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
$560 Sale Price
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
Zodiac Capricon Ceramic Wall Plaque by Vallis for Gabriel Sweden
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ceramic wall plaque decorated with blue glaze. It depicts the Zodiac sign: The Capricon. Designed by Vallis and made at Gabriel Ceramic Studio in Sweden during the 1970s. Measurement...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
$189 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Wall Decorations
Materials
Stoneware
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 Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Pine
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
"Summer Flowers In The Catskills" Abstract Expressionist Print by Peter Astrom
By Peter Astrom
Located in New York, NY
"Summer Flowers In The Catskills", photo collage print by Swedish abstract expressionist artist Peter Astrom.
This is the only print that was made by th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Berth Ferdinand Norrman, Motala. Pair of stoneware wall reliefs, animal motis.
Located in København, Copenhagen
PRE-OWNED GOODS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT TARIFFS FOR U.S., UK, AUSTRALIAN & CANADIAN CUSTOMERS.
THEREFORE, NO IMPORT TARIFFS WILL BE APPLICABLE TO YOUR PURCHASE.
Berth Ferdinand N...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Stoneware
Wall Hanging Sculpture by Britt-Ingrid Persson, Sweden 1960s, Faces Helmet
Located in Stockholm, SE
A wall hanging sculpture made by Britt-Ingrid Persson at her own studio in Sweden in the 1960s of earthenware. The sculpture shall be mounted at the wal...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
$1,994 Sale Price
20% Off
1970s 25th Anniversary Marimekko Poster with Liisa Suvanto
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 to celebrate the 25th anniversary ...
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Hey Dude Pictorial Persian Kilim Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
Scatter size Persian Kilim from the late 20th century with a jolly-go-lucky man on a camel field.
This was originally belonging to a private Persian collector who requested to make...
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
New Scandinavian Design Handwoven Flat Rug Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful new Kilim with geometrical Scandinavian design and light colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation. Size: 170 x 240 cm.
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
$2,373 / item
Considerable Large Handwoven Swedish Red Color Range Tapestry by Irma Kronlund
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Swedish considerable large tapestry by Irma Kronlund, handwoven for Kronoberg Läns Hemslöjd, measuring majestic 90x56 in (229x142 cm).
It comes in a beautifully color range in red and orange and this wonderful motif depicting a group with tall buildings.
Irma Kronlund designed a lot of carpets, embroideries and tapestry by order of the church, so what we see here could represent church towers stretching towards the sky.
It could very well be a unique wall hanging. Title unknown.
This very rare vintage tapestry is signed KLH (Kronobergs Läns Hemslöjd...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Linen
Vintage Graphic Art by Gösta Lindqvist, Sweden
Located in Karis, Nyland
Framed lithograph by Swedish artist Gösta Lindqvist (1928 - 2022).
Signed & numbered
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
$902 Sale Price
20% Off
Nice Mid Century Flat Woven Scandinavian Rug Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful mid century Scandinavian Kilim rug with nice geometrical design and beautiful colors, entirely hand woven with wool on cotton foundation.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
Wall Sculpture Art Work by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen from the 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Ebonised metal abstract art work with blue and red glass elements. Created in the 1960s by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Steel
Ego Stengods Mid Century Ceramic Wall Plaque of Blue Fish Sweden
By Ego Stengods
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Blue fish embossed ceramic plate from the 1960s from the Ego Stengods workshops in Sweden.
Very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
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 Wall Decorations
Materials
Stoneware
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 Wall Decorations
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
$4,273 Sale Price
20% Off
Poul Kjaerholm PK24 Louisiana exhibition poster january 1982 Danish design
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Here is a very rare and desirable vintage exhibition poster displaying a very stylish representation of the PK24 chair by the Danish designer Poul Kjærholm...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Floral Organic Modern Ceramic Wall Plate / Centerpiece, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage handmade fully glazed Swedish midcentury modern wall platter / centrepiece with organic, floral decor depicting a gazelle with a direct gaze surrounded by vegetation in brown, ochre, green, white and bright pink colors on a striped dark blue background created with the experimental sgraffito technique that Tilgmans became famous for. Designed and handpainted in the late 1950s by Eivor Lang and manufactured by German/Finnish Paul Harald Tilgman in his workshop in the small town of Kortedala close to Gothenburg, Sweden. Milky white glaze on the base and sides with curved, muted green decor framing the image along the edge. Three holes for hanging - two in use with metal wire. Signed under base.
A handpainted piece in beautiful condition.
Paul Harald “Harry” Tilgmann was born in Dresden, Germany in 1904 and emigrated to Sweden during WWII where he started Tilgmans Keramik (= Ceramics) in 1948 in the small town of Utbynäs close to Gothenburg. Tilgman had 16 employees working for him and when he hired the Polish refugee Marian Zawadzki (1912-1978) as artistic director in 1953, Tilgman Keramik started experimenting with the distinct sgraffito technique. The sgraffito technique consists of carving fine lines into the background of a design through a light colored glaze down to a dark grey clay slip. This created a unique textured ground which has become a style associated with Tilgmans Keramik in particular. The decorative elements also appear to be outlined with a carved line and then hand painted with overglazes where birds, fish, flowers, butterflies and other animals were a common theme. This type of work was the most popular in midcentury Sweden alongside Tilgmans small animal figurines...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Scandinavian Modern wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern wall decorations 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 wall decorations created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, rugs and carpets, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern wall decorations 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 wall decorations, popular names associated with this style include Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Jan Loman, Peter Astrom, and Lyon Beton. 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 wall decorations differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $16 and tops out at $95,000 while the average work can sell for $1,030.
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