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Pair of Danish Ceramic Table Lamp by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen for Søholm, 1960s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Soholm Pottery
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pair of Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen ceramic lamps, Denmark, Circa 1960s. Danish modern table lamps have been rewired to fit U.S. voltage 110-120v. Lampshade not available.
Dimensions: ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Inger Persson, Rörstrand White, Black Decor Vase, Sweden, 1960s
By Inger Persson, Rörstrand
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rörstrand. Hand-painted dark blue and black graphic lined decor on each side. Stamped and signed under base
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery
Large Starck Andersen 1950s Black, White Ceramic Wall Plate Centerpiece
By Michael Andersen
Son, Marianne Starck
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish modernist decorative plate / wall decoration / centerpiece with strong graphic decor from the Tribal Harlekin series by ceramic artist Marianne Starck (1931-2007). Shiny bone ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic, Stoneware
$1,069 Sale Price
25% Off
1950s Marianne Starck Triangular Black White Handmade Bowl, 1950s
By Marianne Starck, Michael Andersen
Son
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sculptural and graphically stunning Scandinavian midcentury modern warm anthracite black and white
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
$624 Sale Price
25% Off
Graphic Modernist Black, White Vase by Marianne Starck, Denmark, 1950s
By Michael Andersen
Son, Marianne Starck
Located in Copenhagen, DK
on the curved, elegant shape in raw anthracite black colored clay. Triangular handle with a singular
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
$1,069 Sale Price
25% Off
Starck, Andersen Graphic Black, White Lamp, 1950s
By Michael Andersen
Son, Marianne Starck
Located in Copenhagen, DK
where white motifs and patterns were carved through to black clay. Model 5880. Stamped and signed at
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
White Black Splash Danish Modern Ceramic Lamp by Karsten Nielsen, 1980s
By Karsten Nielsen, Marianne Starck
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian Modern matte chalk white spherical ceramic table lamp with anthracite black and lilac
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Handmade Black, Sand Candlestick Vase by Swedish Alingsås, 1960s
By Alingsås Keramik
Located in Copenhagen, DK
, incised decorations. Glossy black glaze on the top and the interior. Raw yet delicate vase with both shiny
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
$1,069 Sale Price
25% Off
Hand-Carved Swedish Sand, Black Graphic Decor Ceramic Vase, 1960s
By Alingsås Keramik
Located in Copenhagen, DK
1960s. Glossy black glaze on the inside of the vase. Matte dark sand colored glaze on the exterior with
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
$980 Sale Price
25% Off
Søholm Danish Modern Green, Black Stoneware Arrow Decor Lamp, 1960s
By Søholm Stentøj
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade Danish Midcentury Modern stoneware table lamp with light brown, black and aqua green glaze
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware, Ceramic, Pottery
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Plaques Aimo Nietosvuori for Jie Verkstad, 1970s
By JIE Gantofta
Located in Miami, FL
Whimsical trio of ceramic wall plaques designed by Aimo Nietosvuori (b. 1933-Finland) for the Swedish ceramic company JIE Keramik. The plaques depict members of a family sporting 192...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
$175 Sale Price / set
46% Off
Floor Vase by Arthur Andersson
By Arthur Anderson
Located in Malibu, CA
Floor Vase by Arthur Andersson, Vallåkra Sweden. Circa 1950's. Signed.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Fructus Modern Chop Plate by Gunvor Olin Grönquist for Arabia Finland 1960s
By Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist, Arabia, Arabia of Finland
Located in Miami, FL
Finland. It depicts an enormous Pomegranate in blue with purple undertones and black, or very deep dark
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Kati Tuominen-Niittyla for Arabia Finland Storybirds Oliver Pitcher Jug
By Kati Tuominen Niittyla
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare black Oliver water jug or pitcher is a part of Storybirds series that was designed in 1993 by
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Storybirds Set of 4 Ceramics Vessels Kati Tuominen-Niittylä Arabia Finland 1995
By Kati Tuominen Niittyla, Arabia of Finland, Iittala
Located in Miami, FL
new in Finland in the 90s and never displayed or used. Both of the two black vessels have one tiny
Category
1990s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Organic Modern Ceramic Bowl by Carl Harry Stålhane for DesignHuset Sweden
By Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Miami, FL
Organic Modern ceramic bowl named “RYMDEN” or “SPACE” by master ceramist Carl Harry Stålhane for DesignHuset Sweden 1980s. Deep blue glossy glaze with medallions of off white with br...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Finn Modern Design Pro Arte Series Ceramic Vase-Pauli Vuorisalo Arabia, Finland
By Arabia of Finland, Arabia
Located in Miami, FL
abstract design of a lady in a ballet pose is carved into the black glossy glaze of the white clay of the
Category
1990s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Two Jeppe Hagedorn-Olsen Large Abstract Stoneware Bowls / Plates, Denmark, 1970s
By Jeppe Hagedorn-Olsen
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of decorative, large Scandinavian modern square bowls / plates with wonderful abstract
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Danish Modern Midnight Blue Pitcher Vase, 1960s
By Børge Christian Christoffersen, Chris Haslev
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian midcentury modern ceramic pitcher bottle vase handmade by designer Børge
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bottles
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
$523 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Bowl with Crystalline Glaze by Einar Johansen, 1960s
By Einar Johansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Friberg, Nylund and Stalhane inspired footed ceramic dish with dusty crystalline glazes creating an abstract center motif. Designed by the Danish ceramist Einar Johansen and created ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Yngve Blixt Ceramic Lidded Jar and Vide-Poche, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Yngve Blixt, Ulla Winblad
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian midcentury modern stoneware lidded jar and vide-poche bowl by Yngve Blixt for Höganäs
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-...
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
$523 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Beautiful unique handmade stobewear vase by Karan Boel, Denmark 1960s.
Located in Haderslev, DK
Sculptural and functional handmade ceramic vase made by Karen Boel, Denmark 1960s.
Both shape, geometric figures and the different stonewear methods are just outstanding.
Cubi...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Slender Andersen Stoneware Vide-Poche Dish, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Michael Andersen
Son, Søholm Stentøj
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Soft rectangular shaped Danish modern vide-poche bowl by Michael Andersen & Son. Manufactured on the island of Bornholm in the 1960s. Cream colored glaze with geometric decor in brow...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
$190 Sale Price
20% Off
Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby Sweden Sagina Vase, 1959
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Modernist ceramic vase with handle was designed by Mari Simmulson for Upsale-Ekeby as a part of Sagina series in 1959. It has minimal, gently swelling form that is emphasized by abs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery
Large Bourelius Studio Chamotte Bowl, 1960s
By Upsala Ekeby, Tilgmans Keramik, Mari Simmulson, Birger Kaipiainen, Elsi Bourelius
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish modern stoneware bowl by ceramic artist Elsi Margareta Bourelius (1909-2001). Raw chocolate brown chamotte clay with shiny glazed stylized floral decor in dusty yellow, light...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
$532 Sale Price
20% Off
Würtz Organic Modern Ceramic Vases, Denmark, 1980s
By Aage Würtz
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of two Danish modernist vases with soft, organic shapes and muted colors designed by acclaimed ceramic artist Aage Würtz in the 1980s. The father-son duo KH Würtz is one of Denma...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Vintage Raku Anthracite Yellow Ceramic Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian modern Japanese inspired rustic raku ceramic decorative vase. Running yellow crackle
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware, Pottery, Ceramic
$624 Sale Price
34% Off
Bøgild Sage Green Organic Shaped Bottle Vase, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Curvy and slender handmade ceramic vase with narrow opening. By designer Ole Bøgild for Lee Keramik in the 1970s. Glazed with a beautifully speckled sage green shiny glaze. Signed un...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
$427 Sale Price
20% Off
Blue Glazed Ceramic Vases, Candle Sticks, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tall pair of shiny admiral blue glazed candle holders / vases manufactured in Denmark in the 1980s. Asymmetrical, graphic glaze. Raw base. Beautiful vintage condition.
Denmark, 1980s.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Contemporary Graphic Decor Ceramic Bowl, Denmark, 2002
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish modern ceramic decorative bowl with dark brown glaze and hand-painted graphic pattern along the unglazed top. Signed and dated under base.
Beautiful vintage condition.
Denmar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
$313 Sale Price
20% Off
Tomas Anagrius Graphic Green Decor Ceramic Table Lamps, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of two small Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern handmade ceramic table lamps by acclaimed ceramic
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
$1,604 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Sejer Danish Modern Teal Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp, 1960s
By Sejer Keramik
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern handmade ceramic table lamp by Sejer Keramikfabrik. Manufactured on the Danish island of Funen in the 1960s as part of a limited production. Handmade and ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware, Ceramic, Pottery
1960s Handled Soholm Pottery Planter Vase by Svend Aage Jensen, Denmark
By Svend Åge Jensen, Soholm Pottery
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
A large pottery planter/vase from the 1960s designed by Svend Aage Jensen for Soholm of Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Large Glazed Stoneware Vase by Stig Lindberg, Scandinavian Pottery, 1960s
By Stig Lindberg
Located in Zagreb, HR
Stunning and very rare large size glazed stoneware vase by Stig Lindberg
Produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden 1960s
Glaze in beautiful yellow to brown color and with traces of viole...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Ceramic Teapot
Located in Valby, DK
Scandinavian ceramic teapot with smaller minor structural damages but still in full working
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Small Vase by Folke Billander for Gamla Uppsala Kermik, Sweden, 1970s
By Folke Billander, Gamla Uppsala Keramik
Located in Malmo, SE
A small vase with floral motive "Kungsängslilja" (Eng. Snakes head, Fritillaria meleagris in latin) by Folke Billander for Gamla Uppsala Keramik (Old Uppsala Ceramics), Sweden, 1970s...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Midcentury Scandinavian Ceramic Pottery by Dagny and Finn Hald, Signed
Located in Oslo, NO
Late 1960s Mid-Century Scandinavian ceramic pottery by Norwegian artists Dagny and Finn Hald. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Pottery Vase
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
A gorgeous handcrafted stoneware pottery bud vase from the 1960s Danish Modern era. Beautiful
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Pottery Vase
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
A gorgeous stoneware pottery bud vase from the 1960s Danish Modern era. Beautiful craftsmanship
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
European Pottery Vase In Earth Tone Colors, Ca 1960s
Located in Schagen, NL
Beautiful small European pottery vase in magnificent earth tones of Blue, Grayish and Brown
Category
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Danish Pottery Orb Vase by Nils Thorsson, circa 1950
By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Southampton, NY
popular in Solbjerg pottery.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
1960 Allan Schmidt for Kahler Danish Pottery Lamp
By Kähler
Located in Hudson, NY
harp, pottery measures 4 inches x 11 inches. No chips or cracks.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Swedish Rustic Pottery Set from Tilgmans Keramik
By Tilgmans Keramik
Located in Riga, Latvia
The ceramic bowl features matte blue glaze inside and glossy green-brown glaze on the bottom. The vase has a mint glaze inside and the same color elements on the body. Both items are...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Helge Christoffersen Figure for Royal Copenhagen
By Helge Christoffersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Helge Christoffersen Figure for Royal Copenhagen.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Hand Thrown Ceramic Pitcher
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking Scandinavian Modern hand thrown brown-black matte glazed ceramic pitcher fired with a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Hertha Hillfon Bowl, 1979 Sweden
By Hertha Hillfon
Located in Salzburg, Austria
Unique pottery, glazed in black and gold, signed H 79. Made in 1979.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Candleholder Made of Stoneware with a Harefur Glaze
By KH Keramik
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Danish candleholder made of stoneware with a harefur glaze.
Signed KH (Kaj Henning Jensen).
KH Keramik was active between 1970-2002.
Excellent vintage condition.
Measures: Diamet...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Porcelain, Pottery
1970s Lisa Larson Gustavsberg Sweden Zoo Figure Rhino Scandinavian Pottery
By Gustavsberg
Located in Brescia, IT
Stoneware animals
Perfect condition.
Measures: Rhino H 10 x 19 cm.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
Berndt Friberg Studio Pottery Vase, Modern Swedish Design
Located in København, Copenhagen
Berndt Friberg Studio Pottery vase. Modern Swedish design.
Unique, handmade. From 1976.
Great
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Pottery
Brown Glaze Model No. 66 Saxbo Ceramic Bowl
By Saxbo
Located in Krefeld, DE
Saxbo Yin yang stamp No. 66 ceramic dish or bowl brown glaze.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Berndt Friberg (1899-1981), Gustavsberg Studio Hand Ceramic Bowl
Located in København, Copenhagen
Berndt Friberg (1899-1981), Gustavsberg Studio hand
ceramic bowl, beautiful glaze in shades of blue and green.
Stamped Ä = 1957.
Measures: 11 x 6.5 cm.
In perfect condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Pottery
Modern Royal Copenhagen Aluminia Faience Group
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Miami, FL
This grouping of three faience pieces from the Royal Copenhagen / Aluminia line Tenera designed by Nils Thorssen in the 1960s has a wonderful aura. These three were decorated with or...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Pottery
Stoneware Vase in Modern Design, Glaze in Shades of Brown, Saxbo
Located in København, Copenhagen
Saxbo. Stoneware vase in modern design, glaze in shades of brown.
Stamped Saxbo. Model No. 89.
Measures: 7 x 4.5 cm.
In very good condition.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Pottery
Stig Lindberg, Gustavberg Studio Hand, Ceramic Miniature Vase/Bowl
Located in København, Copenhagen
Stig Lindberg (1916-1982), Gustavberg studio hand, ceramic miniature vase/bowl.
Measures 6 x 3.5 cm.
In perfect condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Pottery
Impressive Colossal Unique Royal Copenhagen Kresten Bloch Antelope in Stoneware
By Kresten Bloch
Located in København, Copenhagen
Impressive colossal unique Royal Copenhagen Kresten Bloch antelope in stoneware.
Beautiful Sung glaze.
Measures: 53 x 31 cm.
Hallmarked.
In perfect condition.
1st. fac...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Pottery
Kyllikki Salmenhaara / Mug / Arabia Art Department 1950s
By Arabia of Finland, Kyllikki Salmenhaara
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
pottery skills into an art form, as well as a researcher and educator who devoted her life to the pursuit
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Kyllikki Salmenhaara / Mug / Arabia Art Department 1950s
By Arabia of Finland, Kyllikki Salmenhaara
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
pottery skills into an art form, as well as a researcher and educator who devoted her life to the pursuit
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of Scandinavian black pottery you’re looking for. An item from our selection of Scandinavian black pottery — often made from ceramic, pottery and stoneware — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of Scandinavian black pottery — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of Scandinavian black pottery, those designed in Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Soholm Pottery, Gustavsberg and Royal Copenhagen each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of Scandinavian black pottery that is worth considering.
How Much is a Scandinavian Black Pottery?
Prices for a piece of Scandinavian black pottery can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $123 and can go as high as $7,000, while the average can fetch as much as $600.
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.
Questions About Scandinavian Black Pottery
- What makes black pottery black?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few ways to make pottery black, but the most popular way is through technique instead of the use of pigments or dyes. With a firing clay technique in the kiln the resulting product can come out a varying array of shades of black. Shop a selection of pottery on 1stDIbs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mata Ortiz black pottery is a type of pottery made in the style of Mogollon earthenware found at an archeological dig site in Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, Mexico. It typically shows off geometric patterns and stylized animals in dark black and brown hues. Shop a range of Mata Ortiz black pottery on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The difference between black-figure and red-figure Greek pottery is that in black-figure pottery, figural and ornamental motifs were applied with a slip that turned black during firing and the background was color of the clay, whereas the decorative motifs on red-figure vases remained the color of the clay; the background, filled in with a slip, turned black. Red-figure is essentially the reverse of a black figure. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique Greek pottery.
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