Sweden

Large Turbine glass bowl by the Swedish artist Erik Höglund, 1980. Erik Höglund, 1932-1998, was a Swedish sculptor and glass artist, commonly known for his thick and bubbly glass ma...

Produced for B&B Italia, original upholstery in very good vintage condition. This example purchased new by the previous owner in 1981. Measure: Width: 230 cm.

This large bowl was made at Boda and designed by Erik Höglund in Sweden, 1960s. The bottles light purple/grey/blue color gives the glass that wonderful art shine. It’s a large piece...

This pewter jar in all its simplicity is a typical piece for the late 1920s early 1930s Swedish modern era. The jar is made with pattern on each side and the lit with a giraffe. ...

Art Deco candle holders made in pewter and brass made in Sweden during the 1930s. These ones wonderfully sculptured and crafted in a true art deco shape with the base and top in pewt...

Antique porcelain fish tray / platter with wonderful patina, fabricated by Göteborgs Porslinsfabrik in the 1910s.

DD Shaggy Labyrinth rug is hand woven and made of 100% wool and has a unique pattern as some parts of the rug are flat weave and some parts a shaggy pile...

Wall sculpture designed by Ulla Viotti, Sweden, 1980s Stoneware. Dimensions: H: 68 cm/ 2' 2" W: 63 cm/ 2'

Ink-stand designed by Nils Fougstedt. Produced by Fabriksaktiebolaget Kronsilver in Sweden.  

DD Shaggy Labyrinth rug is hand woven and made of 100% wool and has a unique pattern as some parts of the rug are flat weave and some parts a shaggy pile...

Rare glass tray model 3369-3869 designed by Tapio Wirkkala. Produced by Iittala in Finland. Signed and dated TAPIO WIRKKALA IITTALA -58.

Box in pewter and brass by Herman Bergman Konstgjuteri, Stockholm 1940 (O8). Figurative motifs. Wood insert.

Box with decor of a lion, brass and pewter. Designed by Anna Petrus for Firma Svenskt Tenn. Marked C8 = 1929.   

Rare magazine rack by Mathieu Matégot in white enameled metal. Original condition with strong and beautiful patina.

Stunning stoneware sculpture by Stig Lindberg, narrating the mythological story of Queen Leda and the Swan. Beautiful attention to detail and expressiveness in Leda’s face, flowing h...

Composition by Rune Hagberg, Sweden. 1960s. Rune Fredrik Hagberg was a renowned Swedish artist that took much of his inspiration from Zen Buddhism spirituality and Eastern Calligraphy. He is represented at, among many others, the Modern Museum and the Norrköping Art Museum. Hagberg’s meditative informalism is placed between the concretism and expressionism of the 1950s, his art becoming simpler until he reduced it so far that only tightly closed picture...

A 19th century oil painting of a Danish landscape representing an Industrial area with person in 18th Century clothes. Signed and dated JKJ 1884. ...

This wonderful vase was created and designed by Gunnar Nylund at the Rörstrand Factory in the 1950s, Sweden. Vase ‘Caolina’ is made in stoneware. Measure: H 31 cm/ 12 1/4" ...

Beautiful Norwegian round tray table on a foldable brass foot designed by Herman Bongard for PLUS Norway in the 1960s. This practical little table has two removable plastic table tops. One bright blue and one light transparent grey plate...

Rare mirror with illumination designed by Emil Stejnar. Produced by Rupert Nikoll for Café Segafredo in Austria.

The story of the Belle époque in one portrait When it comes to glamour, no period in the history of art can compete with the Belle époque. A generation of highly talented artists developed new styles of portraiture that not only showed fashionable taste and elegance – but also the tensions and changes to come that lured behind the surface of this glittering age. One of them was John da Costa (1867–1931) also – involuntarily – known as “The John Singer Sargent of children’s portraits”. The time period between the Franco-Prussian war of 1871 and the outbreak of the first world war of 1914 was an unusually peaceful and prosperous one – at least on the surface. The decades leading up to the largest and most destructive war the world had ever seen were characterized by a combination of industrial boom, cosmopolitan life, the birth of modern art and literature and political movements that eventually would change society forever. In other words, it was a melting pot for many phenomenon and societal transformations that we still today are affected by, not least in the form of art. Breaking away from the more conservative academic traditions, new styles of painting of varying radicality emerged and both chocked and delighted audiences. When it comes to portraiture, names like John Singer Sargent and Anders Zorn conquered international audiences with their electrifying paintings of high society, politicians and celebrities of the era. Their erringly light brushwork created an almost dreamlike atmosphere where everything from the sheerness of dress fabrics, subtle lights of ballroom evenings and dense psychological facial expressions vibrated with the zeitgeist. Initially controversial and breaking with traditional expectations, eventually it was this kind of portraits that became the “dernier cri”, a hallmark of good taste and ultimately the very essence of the Belle époque. And it is here, in the vibrant field of portraiture, that John da Costa finds his place and artistic calling. Born in Teignmouth in southern England, a career in the arts was not an obvious choice for John da Costa. Teignmouth, however, beautifully located in the Devon landscape with its proximity to the roaring sea and picturesque fields, was a small fishing town far away from urban life and the art scene. It appears that it was rather early on that his artistic talent became evident, and after studies in Southampton and Paris he eventually established himself as a prominent painter who would soon achieve an international reputation. Interestingly, he was for a period a member of the Newlyn artist colony in Cornwall, not too far from his hometown, where the natural light inspired numerous artists to explore a new realism “En plein air”, not unlike the more famous Barbizon School in France. However, this path, although certainly an important experience, was not right for da Costa who soon searched for other artistic inspiration. Fellow artist Norman Garstin noted with grief his departure from the colony, but new adventures were on their way and they would take on the form of portraiture. It is hard for us today to understand how esteemed and culturally important the genre of portraiture was during this time. Portraits were constantly discussed and commented on, not only in their function of depicting a person but also as an artistic expression of its own, expanding the notion of what art was capable of documenting in terms of the human psyche, the mood of the time and of course the specific temperament and visions of the artist. Furthermore – and not unimportant – it was also an especially lucrative genre for a younger artist, who could more easily get an income through portraits while at the same time challenging themselves artistically. Painting portraits demanded social skills, patience to deal with customers and a real understanding of different identities, ideals, fashions and particular wishes that each sitter might have. And then, the opinions of art critics and audience was also important to consider. In other words, portraiture is far from only capturing the likeness of a person – it is a deeply psychological, artistic and entrepreneurial endeavor. John Singer Sargent is perhaps the prime example of the complexity of Belle époque portraiture; it seems that he with a few meticulous but light brushstrokes could express an entire identity and of person and an era in a portrait. Perhaps this is why his style became so admired, and why so many artists were inspired to paint in a similar manner. Da Costa was far from alone in his fascination for swift, elegant brushwork in Sargent’s manner – but he was unusual in his ability to interpret it in his own distinct way. Judging from where he received commissions, da Costa was a true cosmopolitan. He was as comfortable working in London as he was in Scotland, France and the US, where some of his most prestigious works were produced. For a number of years, he ran his own art school in Kensington in collaboration with his friend Phil Whiting from the Newlyn colony. The list of famous clients was impressive, among them we find the secretary of the treasury Andrew W...

Bengt Nordenberg (1822-1902) Swedish Winter Scene With Figures on the Ice oil on canvas signed and dated B. Nordenberg 18(4?)6 canvas size 10.90 x 13.89 inches (27.7 x 35.3 cm) fr...

Armchairs Pair Baroque Swedish 1650-1750 Gray Velvet Sweden. A pair of large armchairs made during the Baroque period in Sweden. Upholstered in a dark grey cotton velvet with brass n...

Rare magazine rack designed by Mathieu Matégot and produced in France during the 1950s. In good vintage condition and showing patina from age and use.

Rare floor candlestick model Ofir Octav designed by Anders Pehrson. Produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden.

A pair of small porcelain cups decorated in famille rose colours, early 19th c. One of the cups severely damaged/repaired.

Le seigneur de la savane. Created 1997, engraving. Publisher GKM. Unframed. Edition of 80 ex. Signed, dated and numbered. Free shipment worldwide. Corneille, one of the founders o...

A vase designed by Hans Hedberg in his studio in Biot. The vase is 11 cm high and in very good condition except from some minor marks and scratches. Hans Hedberg (1917-2007) Swed...

This large bottle was made at Boda and designed by Erik Höglund in Sweden, 1960s. The bottles light purple color gives the glass that wonderful art shine. I...

Three wonderful Peacock vases from Rörstrand and maker/designer Gunnar Nylund. Made in Sweden in the midcentury. Beautiful, glazed vases in good condition. The big one measures H...

Stool model Le Temoin, designed by Man Ray for Gavina, Italy 1970s. The Le Temoin was designed by Man Ray for Gavina’s Ultramobile Exhibition.

Two Scandinavian Modern rice grain porcelain bowl by Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg for Arabia in Finland. A delicate "rice grain" porcelain bowl designed by the Finnish artist Friedl Holz...

Sculpture in steel, "PROFIL II", by Swedish artist Torsten Treutiger. Signed and marked with artist information as well as the price set by the artis...

These two vassels one vase and one glassplate was designed by Vicke Lindstrand and Göran Wärff for Kosta Sweden. They have nice lines that works perfectly with its blue tinted color....

Albero plant stand designed by Achille Castiglioni. Produced by Zanotta in Italy.

Unframed. Edition of 375 ex. Free shipment worldwide. Reality or fantasy? What is the difference between fantasy and fact, between night and day, between torment and transports of d...

Coat hanger from the wire series designed by Verner Panton. Produced by the original maker J. Lüber in Switzerland. Made from chromed steel. Good vintage condition with some age rela...

Oil on canvas. Signed. Provenance: Bo Mattssons collection, Malmö. W: 66,6 cm/ 2' 2 1/5" H: 56 cm/ 1' 10" D 2,7 cm cm/ 1"

Rare sculpture ‘Sektorn Mekanik’ designed by Bertil Herlow Svensson. Produced by Bertil Herlow Svensson in Sweden. Edition of 50 pcs.

Striking, large “Veckla” bowl by Stig Lindberg. Rare model with the characteristic, smoothly folded design. Made in carrara stoneware.

These pieces of ceramics were made in Sweden 1950s for Rörstrand and designed by one of the great ceramic’s designers from Sweden, Carl-Harry Stålhane. There is a stunning nice light green color with unique cracked brown glaze. Even though so unique in its design it still gives that grace of Swedish midcentury...

Rare hand mirror attributed to Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Probably produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden.

These rare and nicely sculptured vases was designed by Ewald Dahlskog and made at Bo Fajans in Sweden during the 1930-1940s. The name "Turkos" is most certainly a reflection of the ...

This unusual stoneware vase named "Pike Mouth" by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, 1950s is gifted with light grey and white harefur glaze. And it has that stun...

Two ceramic planters / jars hand thrown by the collective "Drejargruppen" at Rörstrand, Sweden 1973. Design; rustic / wabi-sabi /earthy.

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.

A rare porcelain decanter in beautiful Art Deco-style designed by Ewald Dahlskog at Bo Fajans in Gefle in the 1930s. It is 26 cm high and in very go...

Unique. Monotype on canvas. 1/1 ex. Signed,titled and dated at the verso. Artwork size: 103 × 94 cm. Frame size: 119 × 109 x 5 cm. Acquired directly from the artist. Free shipme...

Set of five sculptures, anonymous, Sweden. 1950s. Pewter. Dimensions: D: 7.5 cm/ 3"

Egg designed by the Swedish ceramicist Hans Hedberg, who lived and worked in Biot, France. This egg is 30 cm (11,6") high including the stand. It´s in excellent condition. Hedberg ...

Limestone. A version of this lion can still be seen at Bakkegårdsskolen in Gentofte, Denmark. Measures: H: 98 cm/ 3' 2 5/8" L: 120 cm/ 3' 11 1/4".

Set of 4 bar stools designed by Piet Hein. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.

Collection of nine amazing miniature stoneware vases and platters by Gunnar Nylund. Made in matching forms, with a variety of colors and glazes, tied together by a graphic expression...

Solid brass. Very good condition. Signed. Measure: Diameter 32 cm.

Folding stool designed by Jörgen Gammelgaard for Forum Design, Denmark, 1970. Canvas and chromed steel. Measures: H 41 cm/ 16" D 46 cm/ 18" L 5...

Large pitcher from Rosenburg den Haag, the Netherlands. It´s Art Noveau at it´s best and the painting is really good. It is in very good condition e...

Wonderful largest model of the AXK bowl manufactured in the 1950s at Rörstrand, designed by Gunnar Nylund. The bowl has a wonderful glaze and it lifts the shape of the bowl to a won...

Publisher GKM. Unframed. Edition of 30 ex. Signed, dated and numbered. Free shipment worldwide. Corneille, one of the founders of the COBRA group, has passed away. He died in Pari...

Rare set of four bar stools designed by Leo Thafvelin. Produced by Johanson Design in Markaryd, Sweden.

Unique. Monotype on canvas. 1/1 ex. Signed,titled and dated at the verso. Artwork size: 104 × 63 cm. Frame size: 119 × 78 x 5 cm. Acquired directly from the artist. Free shipment worldwide. “I paint because painting is a private Utopia,” Erró writes of his art. The landscapes in Erró’s work are a constantly changing kaleidoscope of images, multivalent and mysterious, not infrequently controversial, bursting with life – and titillating, too! There is room in his pictures for both paradise and visions of fear. Erró is the alias of Gudmundur Gudmundsson, born on 19 July 1932 in Olafsvik, in north-western Iceland. Since Gudmundur first became enthralled by pictures of works of art in a catalogue from the Museum of Modern Art in New York at the tender age of ten, painting has been his passion and his mission in life. He was accepted into art school in Reykjavik as a 19-year old, subsequently complementing what he had learned there with further studies in Oslo. Erró travelled extensively in Spain, Italy, France and Germany in the 1950s, studying at the Florence Academy of Art in 1954 and at the School of Byzantine Mosaic Art in Ravenna in 1955. It was around this time that he began to exhibit his works, first and foremost in Paris, where he chose to make his home in 1958. During the 1960s he established contact with the Swedish museum director Pontus Hultén, who encouraged him and took him under his wing. Over the years Erró has taken part in hundreds of exhibitions and today his works are on show in museums all over the world, including the Centre Pompidou in Paris. Erró’s pictorial world is peopled by comic-strip characters and autocratic despots alike. Donald Duck with his Daisy, Chip & Dale, and other Walt Disney creations are unselfconsciously juxtaposed with Greek gods and madonnas. Elsewhere the German dictator Adolf Hitler stands shoulder to shoulder with his Iraqi counterpart Saddam Hussein...