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Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio. Miniature bowl in glazed ceramic
Located in København, Copenhagen
shades. Mid-20th century. In perfect condition. Signed. With "Studio hand" mark. Dimensions: Diameter 42
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio. Miniature vase with narrow neck.
Located in København, Copenhagen
ceramic. Glaze in yellow and brown tones. Mid-20th century. In perfect condition. Signed. With "Studio
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio. Rare ceramic figurine of horse and girl
Located in København, Copenhagen
-20th century. Measures: 21 cm. long. 20 cm. high. Stamped. In perfect condition.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, miniature pitcher/vase in green-brown hues.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, miniature pitcher/vase in green-brown hues. Mid-20th century
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Edith Sonne for Saxbo, Vase in Glazed Ceramics, Mid-20th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Edith Sonne for Saxbo. Vase in glazed ceramics. Beautiful glaze in shades of blue. Mid-20th
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Decanter 12 bowls Brass Gold Plated 23 carat Mid-Century Modern, Sweden, 1960s
By Pierre Forssell, Josef Frank, Skultuna, Pierre Forsell, Paavo Tynell
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant Decanter and bowls made from brass. Gold plated, 23 carat. Designed by Pierre Forssell and manufactured in Sweden by Skultuna. The company was founded by King Carl IX of Swe...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Barware

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Gold Plate, Brass

Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. Bowl in Glazed Ceramics, Mid-20th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
and brown shades. Mid-20th century. Measures: 14.5 x 11 cm. Height: 5.5 cm. In excellent condition
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Blue Glass Pitcher
Located in Queens, NY
Scandinavian Mid-Century-style wide base blue cased glass pitcher
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20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Glass

Rörstrand Stoneware Figure "Chamotte" by Gunnar Nylund, Fish
Located in København, Copenhagen
. 1st factory quality. Mid-20 century. Measures 13 x 13 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Mid-Century Crystal Cigar Ashtray
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century modern (Scandinavian) 1950s round crystal cigar ashtray. (signed: KOSTA)
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20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Green Glass Tumblers – Set of Five Textured Mid-Century Barware
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Vintage green glassware, mid-century barware, textured glass tumblers, and retro drinking glasses
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Dansk Danish Scandinavian Modern Sky Blue Enamel and Wicker Handle Pitcher Pot
By Dansk
Located in New York, NY
wrapped handle sauce pot with poring lip, circa mid-20th century, Denmark. Great to use as a sauce pot to
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

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Metal, Enamel

1970s Twelve Bottle Wine Rack Wood Scandinavian Modern
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Scandinavian Style 12 Bottle Wine Rack appears as Teak Wood 16 x 12 x 8 Preowned vintage condition
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Wood

ROSENTHAL - Tapio Wirkkala - Porcelain Tea Cup Saucer - Germany - 20th Century
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Chatham, ON
ROSENTHAL (Manufacturer) - STUDIO LINE (Series) - TAPIO WIRKKALA (Designer) - Mid Century porcelain
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Late 20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Crystal Wine Glasses by Kosta Boda Sweden Scandinavian Modern
By Kosta Boda
Located in New York, NY
Modern period, circa mid-20th century, Sweden. With maker's mark etched "Kosta" on bottom of all four
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Scandinavian Modern Yellow Enamel Serving Mixing Bowl
By Kaj Franck
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Scandinavian Modern Yellow Enamel Serving Mixing Bowl 6.38 diameter x 4 h Preowned vintage
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Enamel

Mid-Century Modern Danish Geometric Op-Art Metal Ashtray
By Holger Bäckström Bo Ljungberg
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Mid-Century Modern Danish Aluminum Ashtray — Geometric Op-Art Design in the Style of Ultima 15
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ashtrays

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Metal, Aluminum

Gunnar Nylund for Rørstrand. Bowl in glazed ceramics. Mid-20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gunnar Nylund for Rørstrand. Bowl in glazed ceramics. Beautiful blue glaze. Mid-20th century
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Cobalt / Baby Blue Scandinavian Modern Glass Bowl, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cobalt / baby blue Scandinavian Modern glass bowl.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Centerpieces

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Glass

Three retro Lyngby art glass vases in blue. Denmark mid 20 c.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Three retro Lyngby art glass vases in blue. Denmark mid 20 c. In perfect condition. Measures: 17 cm
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Rare Wood Danish Nutcracker Brass Scandinavian Modern
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Oakland, CA
Modernist, circa 1950s nutcracker in Wenge and brass, a sleek design that fits well into the hand for ease of use. The Wenge has expressive grain and the brass has a soft patina.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

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Brass

Vintage Enamelware Five-Piece Wash Set in Yellow with Red Berry Motif, c 1950s
By Sfinx Filakova
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mid-20th century. Highly decorative and versatile, this five-piece set works beautifully as an accent
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Bowl in Glazed Ceramics, Mid-20th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Bowl in glazed ceramics with hand-painted flowers. Mid-20th
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Norwegian Mid-century modern Willy Johansson (1921 - 1993) design decanter
By Willy Johansson, Hadeland
Located in Skien, NO
Norwegian / Scandinavian Mid-century modern / Modern design art glass / heavy crystal glass
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Crystal

Tjorn by Dansk Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 50 Pieces Mid-Century Mod
By Dansk
Located in Big Bend, WI
Quistgaard as founding designer. His designs can be found in museums all over the world. Mid-Century Modern
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Mid Century Danish Modern Dansk Quistgaard Congo Ice Bucket
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Dansk Congo model teak ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard, for Dansk, c. 1950's. This is the hard to find large model ( 19 in. H ) with the early orange plastic liner...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

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Plastic, Teak

Scandinavian modern rosewood tray with fish motif for Intarsia, Denmark 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Round rosewood tray, produced by Intarsia, Denmark, 1960s. Rosewood veneer with inlaid oak veneer fish motifs. Two trays available and both are in good condition with normal wear. P...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

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Wood

Midcentury Scandinavian Danish Modern Condiments Dish Italian Spoon
Located in New York, NY
period, circa mid-20th century, Denmark. Condiments glass dish is a light smoked gray hue, base and lid
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Stainless Steel

Set of 4 1950’s Scandinavian glasses by monica bratt
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Set of 4 1950's Scandinavian glasses by Monica Bratt circa 1950. Monica bratt (1913-1961) was a
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Vintage Flower Vase, Finnish, Art Glass, Display, Decorative, Mid Century, 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage flower vase. A Finnish, coloured glass display pot, dating to the mid 20th
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

1950s Jens Quistgaard Scandinavian Modern Teak Serving Tray
By Dansk
Located in Germantown, MD
A large 1950s Jens Quistgaard Scandinavian Modern Teak Serving Tray. Measures 26.75" in width, 12.5
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Teak

Vintage Spirit Tantalus, Danish, Teak, Glass, Bar Caddy, Decanters, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Dyrlund was a noted Danish cabinetmaker in the mid 20th century, with progressive designs This is a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Glass

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Glass

Set of Three 1960s Scandinavian Style Wood and Plastic European Ice Buckets
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Scandinavian & Danish Mid-century Modern design influence. The set includes three containers of varying sizes
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Barware

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Plastic, Wood

Scandinavian Porcelain Bing Grøndahl Coffee Espresso Cup Saucer, Set of 6
By Bing Grøndahl
Located in New York, NY
demitasse cups and saucers with bird design, by Bing & Grondahl, circa early to mid-20th century, Denmark
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Gunnar Nylund 1904-1997 for Rörstrand, Bowl in Glazed Ceramics, Mid-20th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
. Mid-20th century. Measures: 19 x 6.5 cm. In excellent condition. Signed. 1st factory quality.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Sculpture by Kerstin Hörnlund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1970s
By Rörstrand
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
curated arrangement, exemplifying the expressive yet understated character of Swedish Modern ceramics.
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Green ceramic Pitcher Ewald Dahlskog 1930s Bo Fajans Sweden Scandinavian Modern
By Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans
Located in Stockholm, SE
Fajans during the mid-20th century. As artistic director from the 1930s to the 1950s, he helped transform
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Pepper Mill, Denmark, 1960 s
By Jens Quistgaard, Nissen, Dansk
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Pepper Mill, Denmark, 1960's. Retains an original made in Denmark
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Burnt Tortoiseshell Bamboo Rattan Wine Rack
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
perfect addition to a wide range of interiors, from Traditional to Organic Modern, Mid Century Modern
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Rare Mid-century Double Teapot, Stig Lindberg Gustavsbergs Studio, Faience
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare double teapot in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg Studio. The smaller pot is 10 cm high and the larger one is 13 cm high (33 cm including the handle). They are...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Faience

Stig Lindberg, Horse, gustavberg studio 1952-1972, signed on the base
By Stig Lindberg
Located in Paris, FR
ceramic design of the 20th century. He is well-known for his constant creativity and exceptional eye for
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 6 Brass Charger Plates, Scandinavian Modern 1960s-1970s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
and color palette in Scandinavian Modern style. The chargers measure 11.88" in diameter; they are in
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Flask with 6 Cups, Pierre Forssell 1960 s
By Pierre Forsell
Located in Uccle, BE
Pierre Forsell (Sweden, 1925-2004) A brass 24k plated flask with 6 cup set by Pierre Forsell. Produced by Skultuna, Sweden. Marked by manufacturer. Swedish silversmith and product de...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Barware

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Gold Plate, Brass

Vintage Mid Century Stoneware Serving Platter c1970S France
Located in Trensacq, FR
Vintage Mid-Century French Serving Platter – Scandinavian Style, c.1970 A beautifully crafted
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

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Ceramic, Stoneware, Wood

Vintage Boho Original Fat Cat Studio Pottery Tile
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This delightful vintage ceramic art tile captures the playful spirit of Mid-Century Scandinavian
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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

1960s Scandinavian Modern Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Teak Ice Bucket
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Scandinavian Modern staved teak ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Plastic, Teak

Mid Century Modern teak serving bowl 1960-1970 Denmark
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Herentals, BE
Beautiful round teak serving bowl or fruit bowl with an inward sloping edge. The diameter of the bowl is 32 cm at the bottom and 31.5 cm at the top, the height is 5 cm. The item is i...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Teak

Large Brown Ceramic Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand - Midcentury Modern Vintage
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Nathalie Krebs established the ceramics workshop Saxbo in Denmark. In 1931, Gunnar Nylund was then asked to
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Walnut and Ceramic Tile Scandinavian Tray with Handles
Located in San Diego, CA
A very bright and colorful midcentury tray made of walnut and blue or white ceramic tiles believed to be from Scandinavia, circa 1960s. The measures 14.5" x 12.5" and is quite sturdy...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces

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Ceramic, Walnut

Set of 4 1950’s Scandinavian red wine glasses by Monica Bratt
By Monica Bratt
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Set of 4 1950's Scandinavian red wine glasses by Monica Bratt circa 1950. Monica bratt (1913-1961
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Swedish Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand ca 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Farsta, SE
figure in the Scandinavian design and ceramics scene during the 20th century. Gunnar Nylund is
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Red glazed Rörstrand pitcher / vase
By Rörstrand
Located in Malibu, CA
Beautiful pitcher / vase with rich red glaze. Marked Rörstrand at base. Sweden, Mid 20th Century.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Swedish Modern Carl Harry Stålhane Stoneware Vase, 1950 s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Uccle, BE
remarkable work in the field of ceramics. Stålhane developed a distinctive style that combined clean, modern
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Swedish pitcher / vase
Located in Malibu, CA
20th Century.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Swedish Ceramic Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, 1940s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
influential and prolific Swedish ceramics designer from the Modern era. The vase will mix well with works by
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Danish Mid-Century Enamel on Steel Large Round Baker/Server
By Dansk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Mid-Century Danish Enamel on Steel handled baker/server, circa 1950- 1960s. An iconic, quality
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Svend Aage Jensen for Søholm Ceramic Vase, Denmark 1960s
By Soholm Pottery, Søholm Stentøj, Sven Aage Jensen
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
, Transitional, Mid Century Modern, Collected, Scandinavian Modern, Japandi, Organic Modern, or Contemporary
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

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Mid 20th Century Scandinavian Ceramics For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of mid 20th century Scandinavian ceramics available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct mid 20th century Scandinavian ceramics — often made from ceramic, metal and silver — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of mid 20th century Scandinavian ceramics available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid 20th century Scandinavian ceramics are generally popular furniture pieces, but Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Mid 20th century Scandinavian ceramics have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Georg Jensen, Bing Grøndahl and Jens Harald Quistgaard are consistently popular.

How Much are Mid 20th Century Scandinavian Ceramics?

Prices for mid 20th century Scandinavian ceramics start at $25 and top out at $48,318 with the average selling for $500.

A Close Look at Scandinavian Modern Furniture

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.