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Margrethe by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 88 pc Modern Rare
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
tapered squared handle is representative of the Mid-Century Modern period. This rare pattern was named
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Danish Modern Oval Stainless Steel "Cobra" Serving Tray by Georg Jensen NIB
By Georg Jensen, Constantin Wortmann
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Danish modern stainless steel oval serving tray by Constantin Wortmann for Georg Jensen, circa 2000s. The tray is in excellent brand new condition in original box; it measu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Butcher Blocks
Materials
Stainless Steel
Dansk Paddle Shaped Teak Cheese Board with Fitted Handle for Serving Knife
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
function as a small cutting board. Vintage Dansk teak pieces are popular among collectors of Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
Animal Sculpture of a Capercaillie Bird Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Mid-20th Century
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A sculpture of a Capercaillie Bird in ceramics with a stunning green glaze in ceramic designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Iittala Ultima Thule 56oz Serving Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
.
Designer: Tapio Wirkkala
Manufacturer: Iittala
Year: 1960s
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Glass
Krenit Bowls, 5 Original Turquoise Enamel, Herbert Krenchel Designed
By Herbert Krenchel
Located in Sharon, CT
An assembled group of five different turquoise enamel and black steel
Krenit Bowls manufactured between 1954 and 1966. 9 3/4"diameter x 4 3/8"
height, 6 1/4" diameter x 2 3/4" height...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Vintage Boho Blown Glass Decanters - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your bar cart or vanity with this striking pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
$1,450 / set
Set of 6 Gold Gilt Sterling Silver
Enamel Spoons by Magnus Aase, Norway
By Magnus Aase
Located in Skien, NO
1960s.
Exquisite Norwegian / Scandinavian / Nordic mid-century modern design, ideal for serving coffee
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
$480 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Round Tray in Rosewood by Torsten Johansson, 1950
s
By Torsten Johansson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by AB Formträ in Sweden
Dimensions (W x D x H): 32.5 x 32.5 x
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Rosewood
Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn. Three oval lobster plates in emerald green glass.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Svenskt Tenn remain among the most sought-after examples of mid-20th century Scandinavian design.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Glass
Erik Jorgensen for Woodline Ribbed Danish Teak Bowl
By Erik Jørgensen, Woodline Denmark
Located in Ferndale, MI
Solid Teak bowl with ribbed design . Designed by Erik Jorgensen . Stamped Woodline Denmark with Erik Jorgensen initials E.J. .
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Wood, Teak
Berndt Friberg, Blue 3-piece Stoneware Tea Set, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1955
By Wilhelm Kage, Stig Lindberg, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
of the illustrious Swedish ceramic design of the 20th century. He is well-known for his perfectionist
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Danish Mid-20th Century, Set of 4 Rainer Daumiller Pine Stools / Pedestals, 1970
By Rainer Daumiller, Hirtshals Savvaerk
Located in Odense, DK
four stools / side tables is versatile and timeless — equally at home in modern, Scandinavian
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Vintage Atomic "Pop" Lidded Porcelain Casserole by L. Bernardaud
Co. of Limoge
By L. Bernardaud and Co., Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice Very cool and rare vintage atomic "Pop" lidded porcelain casserole by L. Bernardaud & Co. of Limoge, France, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
Large MCM Stoneware Platter / Serving Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
A large MCM stoneware platter / serving tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk circa 19780s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 16.75"W 14"D ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Stoneware
Pincer in Brass and Braided Leather by Carl Auböck, 1950
s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
and braided leather
Style: Mid century, Europe
Produced by Carl Auböck workshop in Austria
Retailed at
Category
20th Century Austrian Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Vintage Teak Cutting Board Butcher Block Carving
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Teak Cutting Board Butcher Block
19.5 h x 15.25 w x 1 thick
Original vintage
See all images for condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, a Pair of Decorative Bowls in Glazed Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
glaze. Mid-20th century.
Measures: 11 x 6 cm.
In excellent condition.
Signed.
2nd Factory quality.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Rosewood
Beech Bentwood Wine Rack by Torsten Johansson for AB Formtra
By Torsten Johansson, AB Formträ
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A superbly crafted bent rosewood and beech wine rack designed by Torsten Johansson for AB Formtra of Sweden in the 1950s or 1960s. The eye-catching design is made of beautifully gra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Rosewood
Decanter in Brass by Pierre Forsell, 1950
s
By Pierre Forsell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
century, Scandinavian
Produced by Skultuna in Sweden
Dimensions (W x D x H): 15 x 10 x 18.5 cm
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Petite Danish Modern Teak Butcher Block Cutting Boards
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four petite Danish modern teak butcher block cutting board / cheese tray with rounded edges, circa 1970s. The rectangle cutting boards are in great vintage condition (appear t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Butcher Blocks
Materials
Teak
$280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Collection of Six Danish Modern Teak Pepper Mills by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Awesome collection of six Danish Modern teak pepper mills by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk and other Danish manufacturers, circa 1960s. The mills are in very good vintage condition and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
Collection of Five Danish Modern Teak Pepper Mills by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Awesome collection of five Danish Modern teak pepper mills by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk and other Danish manufacturers, circa 1960s. The mills are in very good vintage condition and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
Tray in Laminated Birch by Tapio Wirkkala, 1950
s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
birch
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by Soinne et Kni in Finland
Dimensions (W x D x H): 29 x
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Birch
Gerd Bøgelund for Royal Copenhagen, Bowl in Glazed Ceramics with Lotus Flower
Located in København, Copenhagen
.
Beautiful glaze in shades of green. Mid-20th century.
Measures: 10.7 x 6.7 cm.
In excellent condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Tue Poulsen, Set of 6 Ceramic Plates in Earthern Colors, Danish Modern, 1960s
By Tue Poulsen
Located in Odense, DK
occasions. Their mid-century modern style adds a timeless touch to any table setting.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Miniature Dark Blue Bowl - Gunnar Nylund - 1940-1950s - Mid 20th Century
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
international museums. He is one of the most well know ceramicists in Scandinavia during the 20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Harald Salomon Rörstrand Blanc de Chine Porcelain Figurine Set, 1943
By Rörstrand, Harald Salomon
Located in Bochum, NRW
for Rörstrand during the early 1940s. These highly collectible Scandinavian Art Deco pieces depict
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Axel Salto, Service Set in Porcelain from Royal Copenhagen, Midcentury, 1956
By Axel Salto, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Odense, DK
Copenhagen in 1889 and is known today as one of the finest masters of 20th century ceramic art. After
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
60s Large Danish Teak Serving Tray Jens Quistgaard Dansk Designs Ducks Gondola
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Early Danish Teak Wood Serving Tray Jens Quistgaard Dansk Designs
stamped
20.25 w x 10 d x 1.5 h
Preowned vintage unrestored
Refer to images
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
Midcentury 1950s Solid Teak Danish Modern Rare Tray by Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
. Beautiful effect on the lattice design and incredibly timeless. A true classic of midcentury style.
Mid
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Teak
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Staved Teak Tray or Cutting Board by Kenji of Denmark
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and rare staved teak tray or cutting board with long handle by Kenji of Denmark, circa 1970s. The tray is in very good vintage condition and measures 14.5"W x 21.25"D x 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
Nissen Solid Teak Salad Bowl with Handle by Richard Nissen Denmark
By Nissen, Richard Nissen, Dansk
Located in Ferndale, MI
Sculptural Teak wood bowl with a nice detail in the attached formed handle .
Richard Nissen was born in Denmark in 1928. After graduating in 1943, he began working in the factory. Ni...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Teak
Ceramic Vase Lovely Glaze Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, Mid 20th Century
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stålhane is one of the top names when it comes to midcentury Scandinavian Ceramics. He was the artistic
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
MCM Stoneware Covered Casserole Dish by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice MCM stoneware covered ceramic fluted casserole dish from Dansk Designs, Denmark, circa 1970s. The piece features a matted dark brown glaze, fluted walls, domed steam-holed li...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Stoneware
Leaf shaped green Bowl Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century Scandinavia
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
most well know ceramicists in Scandinavia during the 20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Small Portable Staved Teak Cheese Tray with Knife by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Small portable staved teak cheese tray with knife by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970's. The set is in very good vintage condition and measures 5"W x 8.5"D x 1"H; the knife hide...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Solid Silver Swedish Cocktail Set by Hugo Strömdahl
Located in Northampton, GB
Scandinavian design. Appointed Court Jeweller in 1936, Strömdahl’s notable commissions included the Vasadia
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Kosta Danish Crystal Bowls
Located in Queens, NY
Kosta Danish Crystal Bowls
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Crystal
$3,800 / set
Stig Lindberg, ceramic faience bowl / bucket for Gustavsberg, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Uppsala, SE
Ceramic faience bowl / bucket design by Swedish design legend Stig Lindberg for his long time collaborator Gustavsberg. Quite rare model a multicoloured plant on a white background. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Small Staved Teak Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Small staved teak bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition and measures 6.5"D x 3.75"H. #3650
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Teak
4 Super Rare Dinner Plates - Pall - Stig Lindberg - Gustavsberg 1963
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
4 Dinner plates of model Pall designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg in 1963, they are 24,5 cm (9,8") in diameter. They are all in mint condition, these have never been used and th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
$2,082 Sale Price / set
32% Off
4 Rare Breakfast Bowls - Pall - Stig Lindberg - Gustavsberg 1963 - Pink Apples
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
4 breakfast bowls of model Pall designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg in 1963, they are 17 cm (6.8") in diameter. They are all in mint condition except from one that has a black m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Norwegian Gold Gilt Sterling Silver Dessert Spoons by Aksel Holmsen(1873 - 1962)
Located in Skien, NO
1960s.
Exquisite Norwegian / Scandinavian / Nordic mid-century modern design, ideal for serving ice
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
Blue
Green, Globose Ceramic vase - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand Mid 20th century
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
museums. He is one of the most well know ceramicists in Scandinavia during the 20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Danish Modern Teak Wood
Stainless Steel Banded Salad Servers, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of long handled salad servers of Danish design, from the Scandinavian Modern Mid-Century era
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
MCM Stoneware "Fleur de Lys" Platter by Niels Refsgaard for Dansk
By Niels Refsgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice MCM stoneware "Fleur de Lys" platter by Niels Refsgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 10.5"D x 1.25"...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) for Rörstrand. Chamotte vase in glazed ceramics.
Located in København, Copenhagen
light violet shades.
Mid-20th century.
Measures: 25 x 14 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
1st
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Deep Green Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
names when it comes to midcentury Scandinavian Ceramics. He was the artistic director of Rörstrand from
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Black Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand Atelier - Mid 20th Century Modern
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stålhane is one of the top names when it comes to midcentury Scandinavian Ceramics. He was the artistic
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Modernist Stainless Steel Barware Tool Set in Box Made in Japan
By Atapco
Located in San Diego, CA
great for display.
Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, Art Deco, Eclectic, Coastal, Modern, Boho, Organic
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Danish Modern Teak Bread Cutting Board with Handles
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Danish modern teak bread cutting board with handles, circa 1970s. The board is in good vintage condition and measures 18"W x 10"D x 1.25"H. There are two pieces with a re...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Teak
Arne Jacobsen for a Michelsen Stainless Server Set Denmark Matte - a Set of 2
By Arne Jacobsen, Anton Michelsen
Located in Charleston, SC
A 1960’s modernist salad servers designed by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by A. Michelsen. AJ Cutlery designed by Arne Jacobsen for the Royal SAS Hotel in Copenhagen (c. 1957) Manufact...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
1960s Solid Round Danish Rosewood Serving Trays With Carved Out Handles
Located in Monrovia, CA
1960s Round Danish Rosewood Serving Tray With Craved Out Handles. Beautiful Solid Pressed Dead Stock Rosewood Serving Tray With 55cm Stamped On The Back Of Tray. Never Used Vintage R...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Rosewood
Butter Dish, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, Berså / Bersa Green Leafs
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
2005 but this one is the original one from the mid-century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
Berndt Friberg, Blue 3-piece Stoneware Tea Set, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1958
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Malmö, SE
of the most renowned representatives of the illustrious Swedish ceramic design of the 20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Vintage Highball Cocktail Glasses Black and Gold by Gurgensen
s 1970s
By Gurgensen
s, Georges Briard, Culver Ltd.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
designs.
Excellent vintage condition, with 22-karat gold leaf chinoiserie design like new.
Fantastic mid
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
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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
- 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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