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7x9mm faceted oval cut moonstone set in gold plated sterling silver and placed in gold plated sterling silver earwires. ✦Gemstone: moonstone ...

Hand thrown and altered ceramic vase by Norwegian artist Johanne Birkeland. Birkeland, who works under the artist name Jossolini, is known for her special techniques in altering her...

Surf Blue Rug by Volver Studios Dimensions: W 250 x L 350 cm. Materials: Wool and bamboo. Available in seven size options: 90 x 240 cm, 140 x 200 cm, 170 x 240 cm, 200 x 300 cm, 250...

Enhance your desk with this beautifully crafted onyx globe paperweight. Featuring a polished stone sphere with natural beige and cream hues, it is mounted on a sturdy base with gold-tone metal accents. Perfect as a functional office accessory...

This artwork presents an enchanting landscape, captured with masterful attention to detail. The scene is dominated by a cluster of vibrant pine trees, whose lush, verdant foliage add...

Stunning Mid-century Modern/Functionalist-style open-top vase in glazed pottery with the 'Queensberry Marble' pattern, circa 1970s, by Lord Queensberry, a professor of ceramic art at...

August Sandberg, a rising star in the contemporary Norwegian art scene, is currently honing his craft at the prestigious Faculty of Art, Music and Design at the University of Bergen....

Elegant gold gilt/hand-painted 24k gold gilt table lamp in high-quality German porcelain with an Art Deco-style pheasant bird sculpture/figurine. Stamped/marked in gold: 'Gerold Po...

Ice Rug by Volver Studios Dimensions: W 250 x L 350 cm. Materials: Wool and bamboo. Available in seven size options: 90 x 240 cm, 140 x 200 cm, 170 x 240 cm, 200 x 300 cm, 250 x 350...

Arabia Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist Vase A timeless mid-century modern vase with relief floral pattern from Arabia Finland, designed by Gunvor Olin-Grönq...

**Rare Vintage Ceramic Sculpture – West Germany, 1970s** This rare vintage ceramic sculpture, crafted in West Germany during the 1970s. Made from glossy black glazed ceramic, this...

Elevate your space with this stunning handcrafted and painted folk art farmhouse armchair from Telemark, Norway. Expertly crafted from natural pine, this unique piece features a clas...

Okurimono Pigment Print About the work : Shibari I is a work by contemporary photographer Christian Houge, from the Okurimono series. In this series, Houge has, through five trips to Japan (Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto), explored Japans otherworldly subculture and its ritualistic perfection. In this personal art documentary he has ventured into delicate themes such as personal identity, sexuality, longing and gender dysphoria. In this particular series, he uses staging as a method to create a story within a story. The viewers associations are important in meeting this work and ambiguity plays an important role. The images from the Okurimono- series is available in 3 different formats : Images from the Okurimono series is available in 3 different formats : * 50 x 75 cm : edition of 10 + (+2ap) * 80 x 120 cm : edition of 7 + (+2ap) * 113 x 170 cm : edition of 7 + (+2ap) Each print is numbered and signed More work will be sent from the artistry request. christian at soulfood no In this series, Houge has, through five trips to Japan (Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto), explored Japans otherworldly subculture and its ritualistic perfection. In this personal art documentary he has ventured into delicate themes such as personal identity, sexuality, longing and gender dysphoria. In this particular series, he uses staging as a method to create a story within a story. The viewers associations are important in meeting this work and ambiguity plays a Okurimono (meaning both “gift” and “that which is in-between” in Japanese) - is a word that binds together this comprehensive project developed over five trips to Japan between 2007 and 2018. The series explores the personal pursuit of identity, at times with an underlying darkness as Houge had the chance to be introduced to Tokyo’s subculture. In exploring this theme, Houge has ventured into delicate matters such as sexuality, longing and gender dysphoria. In this particular series, he uses staging as a method to create a story within a story. The artist wishes to question the viewer and provoke a reflection on topics that are often seen as taboos in our contemporary societies. The viewer’s own associations are important in appreciating this work where ambiguity plays an important role. The project started in the Harajuku district of Tokyo which is known as a center of Japanese youth culture and where Houge found some of his first motifs: teenage girls dressing up in post-Victorian dresses or ‘cosplay’ costumes to identify with a character of their favorite comics. Here, the desire to express one’s uniqueness is central and the photographer explores the tension between personal identity and aesthetics shared by all (or at least by the same youth group). In many of his carefully staged photographs, Houge’s models are masked, so as to echo the many social masks we wear in our day-to-day lives. In our post-modern information society, drained of wonder, these enigmatic masked characters also evoke the world of shamans and pagan rituals, therefore injecting a sense of mystery and spirituality that many people are longing for. Symbolism and the many references to ritual and identity in an otherwise suppressed society, may at times create a sense of unease among viewers. The Okurimono project also explores the topic of identity and sexuality in gender dysphoria with Japan’s nyūhāfu (the transsexual ‘new halfs’). Here, the quest for identity coincides with a search of femininity and body image which results in complex physical transformations. Viewers may look at these portraits not having any clue that models are nyūhāfu. Yet, the photographs are staged so that viewers are placed in a disconcerting voyeuristic role while looking at otherwise closed world. Shibari (the art of tying), which originates from the Edo period (1600s), is another territory explored by Houge in his Okurimono series. His striking photographs of female models tied with red rope on a white background take us into this powerful journey into vulnerability and surrender, power and freedom. Through tradition, symbolism and technology, Okurimono also explores the hugely potent symbols that help define parts of Japanese culture and national identity, between old and new. As Art historian Erling Bugge put it: “Christian Houge guides us into a mystery. It resides between the ritualized shapes of the traditional and withdrawn Zen garden in Kyoto and the equally ritualized spaces of futuristic, urban Tokyo. For a westerner, Japan might look familiar, since what is held up for us looks like a futuristic spectacle somehow grounded in a western imagination. This judgment, however, is too easy. In Houge’s photographs, the sense of sameness withdraws and a very different feeling of strangeness creeps up on us. In fact, what this series registers is a remarkable place of alterity in today’s global order, a radical difference bang in the middle of the familiar.” The images of the Okurimono series share a ghostly, otherworldly quality. In reality and dream, ritual and play merge while the boundaries between the known and the unknown dissolve. Christian Houge – Now – Okurimono Christian Houge guides us into a mystery. It resides between the ritualized shapes of the traditional and withdrawn Zen garden in Kyoto and the equally ritualized spaces of futuristic, urban Tokyo. For a westerner, Japan might look familiar, since what is held up for us looks like a futuristic spectacle somehow grounded in a western imagination. This judgment, however, is too easy. In Houge’s photographs, the sense of sameness withdraws and a very different feeling of strangeness creeps up on us. In fact, what this series registers is a remarkable place of alterity in today’s global order, a radical difference bang in the middle of the familiar. This is pushed to the limit in the technological and virtual wonderland of Akihabara in Tokyo, where shop after shop trade in electronic products and computer games, while a weird costume play...

Price is for one, with two available to create a matching pair. Stunning Scandinavian / Nordic Functionalist Design Wall Sconce by Høvik Lys, Norway Second Half of the 20th Century...

Sand Rug by Volver Studios Dimensions: W 250 x L 350 cm. Materials: Wool and bamboo. Available in seven size options: 90 x 240 cm, 140 x 200 cm, 170 x 240 cm, 200 x 300 cm, 250 x 35...

As the creator of this piece, I poured my soul into capturing nature's transient beauty, embracing the dance between light and shadow. I chose oils for their rich texture, creating l...

Murano glass bowl or ashtray in red, blue and white.

Frame Blue Rug by Volver Studios Dimensions: W 250 x L 350 cm. Materials: Wool and bamboo silk. Available in seven size options: 90 x 240 cm, 140 x 200 cm, 170 x 240 cm, 200 x 300 c...

In my creation, I captured a moment of introspective tranquility, using oils to weave a tapestry of serene colors and delicate shades. Each stroke on the paper is a verse in a poem o...

Frame Green Rug by Volver Studios Dimensions: W 250 x L 350 cm. Materials: Wool and bamboo silk. Available in seven size options: 90 x 240 cm, 140 x 200 cm, 170 x 240 cm, 200 x 300 ...

Introducing a beautifully pair of crafted three-legged pine stool, model no. 522 by Krogenæs Møbler. This stunning piece of furniture was designed in Norway in 1964 by none other than the factory owner himself, Rangvald Krogenæs. The stool, known as "Fjøskrakk," or "Milking Stool," draws inspiration from the functional milking stools of the past. Provenance: This particular pair was originally owned by a worker at the Krogenæs factory and originally painted by him. In times gone by, milking cows was a physically demanding task that required long hours of labor in the fields. Milking stools were essential tools that helped milkmaids get down to the level of a cow's udders for easier milking. The three-legged design ensured stability on uneven ground, making it easier to extract the milk. The milk was then carried in buckets suspended from the shoulders by a yoke. The Krogenæs stool...

**Rare 1960s Primitive Nordic Wall Lamp – Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sconce** Elevate your space with this rare and enchanting 1960s Primitive Nordic wall lamp, designed in D...

**Elegant Art Deco / Functionalist Ceiling Lamp, ca. 1930s – Scandinavian Modern Design** Transform your space with this stunning Art Deco-inspired ceiling lamp, a remarkable exam...

Wonderful and decorative ceiling light with shade in hand-painted glass and base in porcelain. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and ...

In creating this piece, I sought to capture the sublime stillness of winter. Using the textural depth of oils, I layered each brushstroke to evoke the cool, crisp air and the muffled...

LARGE cake / fruit stand in glazed ceramic from Italy with stunning luxurious marble pattern. Vintage table decor / centerpiece from the second half of the 20th century. MADE IN IT...

Very often, the artist draws his inspiration from childhood, because in childhood all the foundations of life and relationships are laid.The twins relationship is something special! ...

**c. 1940s Scandinavian Arts & Crafts Table Lamp in Natural Birch and Metal – Professionally Restored** This exceptional semi-antique table lamp, dating to the 1940s, is a stunnin...

Fantastic Norwegian oil painting after famous scene of Adolph Tidemand "an old couple in a small farmhouse is permeated by peaceful tranquillity. The couple are sitting in their Sunday best next to the simple, cleanly scrubbed table...

This unique wavy-shaped pewter bowl from the 1960s showcases classic Norwegian craftsmanship. Its elegant design and timeless aesthetic make it a perfect addition to any collection o...

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Vintage wall-hanging plate / commemorative plate from the 1950s featuring a portrait of Norwegian King Haakon VII (1872-1957) in the center, surrounded by a Scandinavian Viking ship ...

Plaid Beige Rug by Volver Studios Dimensions: W 250 x L 350 cm. Materials: Wool and bamboo silk. Available in seven size options: 90 x 240 cm, 140 x 200 cm, 170 x 240 cm, 200 x 300 ...

This vibrant artwork portrays a tranquil marina scene, dominated by a collection of moored boats gently reflecting upon the water's surface. The artist masterfully employs a rich pal...

**Scandinavian / Nordic / Norwegian Design Wall Sconce, Early 20th Century – Art Deco Style** Discover the timeless elegance of this Scandinavian / Nordic wall sconce from the fir...

A melancholy painting of boats on a port. Oil on wood panel, signed and framed. Norway c. early 1900s.

Vintage Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, expertly crafted from natural teak and solid brass. Timeless elegance with intricate details. Designed in the 1960s, featuring a ...

Ono Rug by Volver Studios Dimensions: W 250 x L 350 cm. Materials: Wool and bamboo. Available in seven size options: 90 x 240 cm, 140 x 200 cm, 170 x 240 cm, 200 x 300 cm, 250 x 350...

**Nordic / Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Multi-Functional Tealight Holder & Plant Hanger – Designed by Ragnar Kjartansson for Glit HF Pottery, ca. 1960s** ...

**Pair of French Campana-Style / George IV-Style Brass Urns, 19th to Early 20th Century, Small** Add a touch of timeless elegance to your space with this exquisite pair of French ...

Eon Rug by Volver Studios Dimensions: W 250 x L 350 cm. Materials: Wool and bamboo. Available in seven size options: 90 x 240 cm, 140 x 200 cm, 170 x 240 cm, 200 x 300 cm, 250 x 350...

This artwork presents a serene lakeside scene, showcasing a vivid interplay of nature and architecture. Dominated by lush green trees, the landscape bursts with life and depth. The t...

Wabi Sabi Style Studio Pottery / Stoneware / Ceramic Twin Funnel Vase Handcrafted by Demetriou Vassos in the 1980s, this unique twin funnel vase features a striking raku glaze, embo...

This single strand aquamarine necklace is 15.5 inches long with an additional 3 inch of extension chain and it has a hook clasp. The cabochon aquamarine are of varying shapes and siz...

Vintage Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp crafted from nature pine wood / pinewood with original lamp shade. Elegant design with stunning details. In the style of / Attri...

Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Bowl by Benny Motzfeldt for PLUS Norway (1970s) This striking art glass bowl, designed by the renowned Norwegian artist Benny Motzfeldt (Åsen 1909 - Osl...

11x15mm faceted free form cut smoky quartz is set in gold plated sterling silver and placed in gold plated sterling silver earwires. ✦Gemstone: smoky quartz ✦Stone Cut: faceted fr...

Vintage Scandinavian / Danish glazed porcelain figurine "Polar Bear Cubs" / "two bears playing". Designed by KNUD KYHN (1880-1969) for Royal Copenhagen.

One of a Kind – This unique Scandinavian/Norwegian folk art piece from 1977 is a true standout. Handcrafted from natural pine wood and accented with copper, this versatile side table...

Elevate your living space with the soulful charm of our Authentic Scandinavian Wooden Mortar, a piece that encapsulates the essence of rustic beauty and timeless craftsmanship. Haili...

Land Rug by Volver Studios Dimensions: W 200 x L 300 cm. Materials: Wool. Available in four size options: 90 x 240 cm, 140 x 200 cm, 170 x 240 cm, and 200 x 300 cm. Also available i...

8 x 10 mm freeform Kyanite is set in gold-plated sterling silver. A 12mm freshwater pearl is wrapped underneath the stud / post earrings. The length of the earrings is 3.1 cm

Dahlia Rug by Volver Studios Dimensions: W 250 x L 350 cm. Materials: Wool and bamboo. Available in seven size options: 90 x 240 cm, 140 x 200 cm, 170 x 240 cm, 200 x 300 cm, 250 x ...

Exceptional 19th Century Norwegian Folk Art Tobacco Box by Ole Olsen Moene - Museum Quality This remarkable 19th-century Norwegian folk art tobacco box, dating from the late 1800s, ...

Black Ice Rug by Volver Studios Dimensions: W 250 x L 350 cm. Materials: Wool and bamboo. Available in seven size options: 90 x 240 cm, 140 x 200 cm, 170 x 240 cm, 200 x 300 cm, 250...

Wonderful flush mount ceiling lamp in blown glass on a metal wire frame. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1970s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage condit...

Urban Cornel Red Rug by Volver Studios Dimensions: W 250 x L 350 cm. Materials: Wool and bamboo. Available in seven size options: 90 x 240 cm, 140 x 200 cm, 170 x 240 cm, 200 x 300 ...

Urban Peach Mauve Rug by Volver Studios Dimensions: W 250 x L 350 cm. Materials: Wool and bamboo. Available in seven size options: 90 x 240 cm, 140 x 200 cm, 170 x 240 cm, 200 x 300...

Large Mid-Century Modern Hand-Blown Art Glass Fish/Beluga Whale Sculpture by Reijmyre, Sweden, 1960s This stunning Scandinavian design piece, crafted by the renowned Reijmyre Glasbr...

**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...