Sweden - Decorative Objects

Rare pewter inkstand, Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden -1925. Lid in the shape of a fish, relief decoration along the sides. The insert in glass is missing. Wear and patina consistent wit...

This is the 1920s Danish 3 vases collection by Herman Kähler. It comes with baluster shaped body’s, high to medium glossy surface and deep brown and royal blue...

A beautiful stoneware bowl with amazing glaze. Made by Tyra Lundgren. Executed during the artist's time spent at Sèvres, between 1934-1939. Excellent condition. Impressed with artist's name and maker's marks. Tyra Lundgren (1897-1979) was one of the most multifaceted artists and modernists of the twentieth century. She was a painter, drawer, sculptor, ceramist, glass- and textile designer, as well as an author and an art critic. She was the first woman who designed glass for Paolo Venini at Murano in Venice and she also served as the artistic leader at Arabia in Helsinki at a time when men tended to hold those kinds of positions. Tyra Lundgren grew up in Djursholm, near Stockholm. Her parents were John Petter Lundgren, professor at Veterinärinstitutet (institute of veterinary sciences) in Stockholm, and Edith Lundgren née Åberg, who was a housewife and raised their six children. The bourgeois home also comprised a nanny and a female cook. The family were very socially active, travelled often, and enjoyed the outdoor lifestyle. Tyra Lundgren’s schooling began at Djursholm coeducational school, where her teachers included Natanael and Elsa Beskow and Alice Tegnér. Her school friends included Greta Knutson-Tzara, Stellan Mörner, and Ingrid Rydbeck-Zuhr. Tyra Lundgren knew from the time she was five years old that she wanted to be an artist. She first became aware of the profession through Axel Fahlcrantz, who rented a studio on the plot of land where she lived with her family. In 1913 she began to attend Högre konstindustriella skolan (HKS, now known as Konstfack, college of arts, crafts and design) where she studied decorative art as well as handicrafts in various forms until 1917. One of her fellow students and friends there was Estrid Ericson, who later founded Svenskt Tenn AB in 1924. Whilst attending HKS Tyra Lundgren also took painting lessons at the Althin school of painting. In 1917 she was accepted as a candidate at the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts where, apart from breaks during which she undertook studies abroad, she remained until 1922. She spent a couple of months taking lessons from Anton Hanak in Vienna and from 1920–1923 she was a student of André Lhote in Paris. Tyra Lundgren was primarily active in four countries: Sweden, Finland, France, and Italy. She spent much of her professional life travelling and considered herself to be a European. Greece and Mexico also formed important centres in her artistic life, as did the USA. She had an extensive social network which included focal individuals within twentieth century-European and American artistic and cultural circles. Tyra Lundgren’s main artistic motifs were birds, fish, and people which she depicted through different techniques and materials. Her artistic expression involved a variety of different directions and styles. She was a pioneer of the 1920s Swedish Grace style, the name of which had been coined by the art critic Morton Shand at the Stockholm Exhibition of 1930. This was a Swedish Art Deco style, characterised by elegance and traditional art which contrasted with the current artistic ideals of functionalism. Tyra Lundgren made her debut at a group exhibition held at Kungliga Akademien för de fria konsterna in 1921. She went on to show her work at various exhibitions throughout the 1920s. After that period she only very rarely exhibited her paintings. Tyra Lundgren’s painted output can be divided into different periods or stylistic directions. The first of these, and the most extensive, was her post-Cubist period which began in 1920 on her arrival in Paris. Her paintings from this time and right up to the mid-1930s typically comprise portraits, self-portraits, live-model painting, still-lifes, interiors, and landscapes in the Cubist style. Many of the great number of self-portraits she painted were produced in the New Objective style, displaying broad variation in terms of clothes, poses and techniques. Two of these – Huvud med vit duk and Självporträtt both from 1921 – can be seen at Moderna Museet in Stockholm, although the majority of these works are at Gotlands Museum. Tyra Lundgren’s second artistic period comprises the years of 1927 to 1929 and is characterised by the New Objective style inspired by medieval techniques and materials (Giotto, Piero della Francesca). Her motifs were still-lifes and landscapes. At this point she was living in Rome and was close to the circle involved in the Valori plastici: rivista d’arte art journal. This period saw a breakthrough in her development as a painter. From the 1950s through the 1970s her work can almost be described as belonging to the Concrete style. Using light pastel colours her paintings sought light in a sometimes non-figurative expression, but often depicting abstract bird-shapes or other nature-inspired imagery. Her paintings from this period are outsized and display powerful colours, in yellows, reds, and blues. Tyra Lundgren maintained a constant production of drawings, both in terms of individual artworks and sketches for patterns and designs. She also produced the illustrations for her book Fagert i Fide. Årstiderna på en gammal gotlandsgård, published in 1961. During her early years she also produced advertising illustrations. She spent the final years of her life primarily working with lithographs which were printed at Galleri Prisma and depicted images of doves, swallows, magpies and crows. Tyra Lundgren is meanwhile best known for her work as a ceramist and in this sphere she was one of Sweden’s leading exponents. She worked in the porcelain industry as a designer and as an artisan and ceramic sculptor. Her first job was at St Eriks Lervarufabrik in Uppsala from 1922–1924, she then worked at Arabia from 1924–1937, and at Rörstrand and Lidköping Porslinsfabrik. She was the artistic leader at Arabia ahead of the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition and she exhibited her work at the World’s Fairs. During the 1934–1938 period she was connected to the Manufacture nationale de Sèvres porcelain factory in Paris. Tyra Lundgren was a pioneer when it came to giving ceramic art a public space in Sweden. She produced around 20 outsized reliefs in stoneware, so-called monumental reliefs. One of these is Märkeskvinnor, from 1947, for the former girls’ school at Bohusgatan in Stockholm. From the 1940s onwards Tyra Lundgren produced sculptural objects in Chamotte clay and stoneware, with various glazings. Her small birds are well-known and popular with many. When her ceramic efforts became too much for her during the 1970s she then produced models for sculptures in bronze. There are six of these in various places around the globe, including Solfågel in Almedalen, Visby. Tyra Lundgren began to work as a glassware designer at Moser in Karlsbad in 1922 where she designed new table services and modernised older ones. She also worked freelance for Riihimäki factory in Finland during the 1924–1929 period. From 1934 to 1938 she was employed by Kosta glass factory where she mainly designed thick-walled bowls and vases, engraved with classical motifs. She was introduced to the glassmaker Paolo Venini at Murano during the Triennale di Milano of 1936 and they began a collaboration that lasted into the 1950s. As part of this collaboration Tyra Lundgren became the first woman to design glassware and, in conjunction with the glassblower Arturo Biasutto, she developed new techniques of glass production. Her motifs at this point were birds, fish, snail-shaped designs and leaf-patterned bowls using traditional techniques as well as in new designs. It was during this time that she created the so-called tissue-shaped bowls and it remains unclear as to who specifically came up with the design but Tyra Lundgren claimed it was of her making. Tyra Lundgren was active as textile designer for Licium (now HV Licium), the sacred textiles...

Decorative and rare vase in porcelain, by Kaiser, Germany 1970's. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use. Signs of wear inside the vase. Some spots has lost silver...

Scandinavian Modern cast pewter candle holders, Edvin Ollers -1975. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use.

A beautiful and rare stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. Incised signature 'G.N.' and makers mark 'R' ...

Ernst Svedbom, 1913-2004, Goldsmith AB for Swedish Tenn was a Swedish artist and craftsman active during the first half of the 20th century. He is particularly known for his work in pewter, such as the pewter lions...

Ceramic Vase by Gunnar Nylund, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Ceramic Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden Dimensions (W x D x H): 8.5 x 8.5 x ...

A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden. Great condition. Incised signature "F...

A beautiful 'Swedish Modern' stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in Sweden, 1930s. Excellent condition. Impressed 'Gustavsberg / KÅGE / HANDDR...

A set of 2 beautiful 'Surrea' stoneware vases with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s. Great condition. Wilhelm Kåge was a Swedish artis...

Large brutalist sculpture by unknown artist. Probably produced in Sweden. Signed “S. ??? 25/50”.  

Striking sculpture by Lars Erik Falk, made from black lacquered metal. Interesting angles, different perspectives from different angles. Named “P16”. Lars Erik Falk (1922-1918) was one of Sweden’s foremost constructivists. He was a painter and sculptor, represented with several public works...

Faience “Karneval” vase by Stig Lindberg, in a long cylinder shape. Beautiful, playful motif of a three people in imaginative clothes. The rim is unglazed, giving an organic touch to...

Stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in an interesting shape with an elongated, cylinder formed neck. Pale yellow hare’s fur glaze. About Berndt Friberg: Berndt Friberg was a Swe...

This is the heavily textured sung-glazed stoneware vase by Danish experimental artist Bodil Marie Nielsen. It comes in a brutalist, brick colored, sung-glazed design. It has the form...

Charming and at the same time rural decorative early 19th century French terracotta was basin. Looking as it has been around for a while, maybe displayed as an object in a French mo...

Faience “Karneval” vase by Stig Lindberg, in a long cylinder shape. Beautiful, playful motif of a fantasy town with graphic houses and people. The ri...

Stoneware floor vase by Stig Lindberg, in a plump form and imposing size. Graphic striped pattern, rich brown tenmoku glaze.

Set of 2 beautiful vases made by Vicke Lindstrand at Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1944. Great condition. One of the masters of Scandinavian Art Deco and Mid-Century design in the 1930s, ...

Large Swedish Candlestick, early 19th century Parts from yarn swifters, called "nyst krona," with brass candlestick holders from the same period. Makes me...

Milk Jug and Cream Jug by Bodil Manz Own Studio Bowl in Eggshell Ceramics. Porcelain, transparent glaze with hand-painted black trim white over matte cream glaze. The cream jug, mad...

Striking stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane in a narrow, drop-shaped form. Jet black glaze with rusty color around the base. Carl-Harry Stålhane was one of the stars among Swed...

Large and Beautiful Urn made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1930s. Argenta glazed stoneware. Excellent condition. Impressed 'Gustavsberg' and "HANDDREJAD". Wilhel...

Large vase by Gertrud Lönegren for Rörstrand, Sweden. Lönegren started her carrier at Upsala-Ekeby and came to Rörstrand in 1937. She stayed there for...

Vase with flowers by Caroline Harrius Dimensions: 32 H cm Material: Porcelain Numbered Vase with flower, 32 cm high, casted in porcelain, paint...

Beautiful stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane in a neat Size and sleek form. Steely blue glaze with color speckles that have a golden effect.

Rare cylinder mid century ceramic vase from the serie "Rubus" by Gunnar Nylund produced by Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s. In good original condition. Signed. Dimensions: H: 18 cm / 7" Di...

Beautiful vase made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s. Celadon glazed stoneware. Excellent condition. Impressed 'Gustavsberg / CELADON / KÅGE / HANDDREJAD...

Beautiful Scandinavian Modern vase in brass, anonymous, ca 1950's - 1960's. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use. Brass patina, scratches and marks, s...

Beautiful and rare vase made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s. Carrara glazed stoneware. Excellent condition. Stamped 'Gustavsberg / KÅGE / CARRARA / Swe...

A beautiful and colorful vase 'Tropico' in mouth blown art glass, from the 1960s, designed by Goran Warff for Pukeberg, Sweden. A very decorative piece with lovely grading colors fr...

Rare Ceramic Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Ceramic Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Rörstrand in...

A beautiful faience vase with amazing floral decor. Designed by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. Signed with the Gustavsberg studio hand. St...

Tall glass vase or sculpture designed by Matz Borgström and blown attributed to Orrefors, 1988. Signed 907379 Matz Borgström 24-50, Orrefors Gallery-88.

Add a touch of elegance to any space with this set of three stunning candlesticks in brass by Pierre Forsell for Skultuna, Sweden. Measuring 23, 21, and 19cm in height, these candles...

A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Great condition. Incised signatu...

A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s. Great condition. Stamped 'BRONS', model number '9044' and signature 'Sune Bäckstr...

A beautiful stoneware bowl with amazing glaze. Made by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden. 1950s. Great condition. Impressed "Stig L.", "Drejargods" and Gustavsberg studio ...

Handcrafted glass vase by Vicke Lindstrand, made during the 1950s at Kosta Glasbruk. Signed Kosta LH 5864.

Glass Vase, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Probably produced in Sweden Dimensions (W x D x H): 8.5 x 5.5 x 30 cm Condition: Good vin...

Cool stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane in a straightforward cylinder shape. Dense jet black hare’s fur glaze. Carl-Harry Stålhane was one of the stars among Swedish ceramic ar...

Decorative coaster/plate in isolit (plastic) and silver by Wilhelmina Wendt -1945. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use. Signed with makers mark. Wi...

Beautiful tall pewter vase by GAB. Contact us for any questions!

A rare and evocative mid-19th century Swedish hand-carved wooden spade, beautifully aged and deeply rooted in rural Scandinavian heritage. Once a humble agricultural tool, this piece...

Scandinavian Modern ceramic vase signed by Mari Simmulson for Uppsala-Ekeby. Mari Simmulson, (1911-2000) was born In St Petersburg and move...

These very rare six Scandinavian Modern small bowls carries a sense of grace, elegance and beauty that can be found in the most delicate creations. Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg, 1905-19...

A beautiful lidded stoneware bowl with amazing glaze. Made by Birger Åström (1931-2020) in his studio in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, 1960s. Excellent conditio...

Wonderful large vase in ceramic named Rubus and designed by one of the ceramic designer icons of Sweden Gunnar Nylund. This one with incredible colors in blue, grey and dark brown. ...

Scandinavia Modern Anna-Lisa Thomson Stoneware Vase, White Matte Glaze, model 23. With its elegant white matte glaze and slender opening, this vase is perfect for showcasing a single...

Solid teak tray. Handcrafted and personally signed by the founder of Söwe Workshop, Sigvard Nilsson. The quality of the piece is exquisite. Details.     

Ceramic table lamp model 'Capri' by Gertrud Lonegren, Rörstrand, 1930s. Measurement (with lampshade) Diameter: 35 cm Height: 56 cm Lönegren studied in Vienna and Stockholm during t...

A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden. 1950s. Great condition. Incised 'Stig L.' and Gustavsberg studio hand. Stig Lind...

A pair of candlesticks made in France during the late Empire period. Made from gilt- bronze. Standing on a round foot with a baluster shaped stem. Loose cuffs. Cannelated frame.

A spherical vase by Edward Hald, made by Orrefors in the 1930's. Etched and carved decor with an ocean theme, depicting fishes an birds. Hight 16 cm. Circumference 15 cm. Good vintag...

Crystal glass bowl by Mona Morales-Schildt, in heavy quality and a striking, poisonous green color. Dramatic design with a play of light in the thick glass.

A large, glass vase by Bengt Edenfalk for Skruf Glassworks in Sweden. 1960s crystal vase from the "Spun" series. Threads of glass spun around the body. Designed by Bengt Edenfalk a...

The Holmström candlesticks are a beautiful addition to any holiday décor, particularly during the Swedish tradition of Lucia. Made by Lars Holmström in Arvika, these candlesticks are...

A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden. 1950s. Excellent condition. Impressed "Stig L.", "Drejargods" and Gustavsberg stu...

A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Excellent condition. Incised signature "MW" and "R" för Rörstrand. Marianne W...