What is Scandinavian glass?

Scandinavian glass is decorative glassware produced by artisans from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. Some notable glassworks from the region include Alsterfors, Aseda, Ekenas Glasbruk, Flygsfors, Hadeland Glassverk, Pukeberg, Reijmyre and Ryd Glasbruk. Shop a variety of Scandinavian glass on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if glass is vintage?

To tell if glass is vintage, first look for markings, often located on the bottom or inside of glassware. By researching the mark via online resources, you can determine the maker and learn more about your piece. Any glassware produced between 20 and 100 years ago qualifies as vintage, while older pieces are antique. In the event that you can't find any markings, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you. Find a wide variety of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.

What is vintage slag glass?

Slag glass is pressed opaque glass that has colored streaks throughout. It was used in everything from lamp shades to decorative bowls. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic slag glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.

How do you tell if glass is vintage?

To tell if glass is vintage, first look for a marking that indicates the maker. By researching the manufacturer using trusted online resources, you can learn when it produced pieces similar to yours and get a rough idea of your glassware's age. Any glass produced between 20 and 99 years ago is vintage. If you need assistance with the dating process, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a diverse assortment of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.

How do you identify vintage glass?

To identify vintage glass, you will need to figure out if your item is between 20 and 99 years old. The easiest way to do so is first to determine the maker by looking for and then researching any markings present on the glassware. Unfortunately, vintage glass is often marked with paper and foil labels, which tend to come loose with use. As a result, experience and expertise are often necessary to accurately perform the identification process, so you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer weigh in if your glassware is unmarked. Find a diverse assortment of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if Murano glass is vintage?

To tell if Murano glass is vintage, it's usually necessary to conduct some online research using trusted sources. Start by looking for a maker's mark and then cross-referencing it with images published online to determine who made your piece. By learning more about the manufacturer and what they produced over the years by reading histories and exploring product catalogues, you can estimate the rough age of your piece. For Murano glass to be considered vintage, it must be between 20 and 99 years old. Older pieces are classified as antique. If you need assistance with dating your glassware, seek the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a range of Murano glass on 1stDibs.

Is vintage glass worth anything?

Yes, some vintage glass is worth something. Collectors are often on the hunt for pieces produced by certain makers, such as Blenko, the Culver Glass Company, Dorothy Thorpe, Libbey, Georges Briard and Arcoroc. In addition to who manufactured it, the style, type, age and condition of vintage glassware all impact the potential value. For assistance with the valuation process for pieces in your collection, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of vintage glassware.

How can you tell if a glass vase is vintage?

To tell if a glass vase is vintage, first research the maker. Look for markings on the inside and base, and then research them using trusted online resources to determine who produced your vase. By looking at when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours, you can typically roughly estimate its age. If your vase is between 20 and 99 years old, it is vintage. Vases that are 100 years old or older are antiques. For help with dating, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of glass vases.

How can I tell if my vintage glasses are gold?

To tell if your vintage glasses are gold, look on the nose bridge and the temples for a purity mark. Makers often stamped their solid gold pieces with “12K,” “10K,” “14K” and other markings to identify their gold eyewear. You can research all of these markings using trusted online resources. Should you locate a "GF" mark, it is likely that your glasses are gold-filled rather than solid gold. This means that the frames are predominantly a less expensive metal but do have a thin layer of genuine gold alloy as a finish. Another mark that indicates your glasses contain some gold is "RGF." The mark stands for “rolled gold filled.” Glasses bearing this mark feature a gold-plated finish that is thinner than what's found on traditional gold-filled frames. For assistance identifying your eyeglass frame material, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a selection of vintage glasses on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if vintage Cartier glasses are real?

To tell if vintage Cartier glasses are real, first look for the brand's logo on the outside of the arms. It should be spelled correctly and in the French luxury fashion house's iconic gold-toned italic font. Because some vintage pieces may lack serial numbers and other markings used to identify contemporary eyewear, you may wish to enlist the help of a licensed appraiser or knowledgeable dealer for assistance with authentication. Explore a selection of Cartier glasses on 1stDibs.

How can I tell the difference between vintage glass beads and plastic?

The easiest way to tell if a bead is glass or plastic is to feel it. Glass beads will be cooler to the touch, whereas plastic beads will be closer to room temperature and warm up quickly in your hands. Another test you can perform is to listen to the sound. Glass has a distinctive ring since it’s harder whereas plastic is softer and has a duller sound. Shop a range of vintage glass bead pieces on 1stDibs.

Scandinavian Glass Vintage

Silver Nutcrackers

Vintage Nutcracker

Vintage Flower Vases

Swedish Mid Century Glass Vases

Pitcher Sweden

Vases Scandinavia

Scandinavian Chandelier And Pendants

Posy Vase

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Swedish Amber Bubble Glass Vase by Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda, 1950s

$355

Mid-Century Signed Vintage Crystal Swedish Orrefors Thick Clear Glass Vase

By Orrefors

Located in Hudson, NY

crystal glass.

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Mid-Century Signed Vintage Crystal Swedish Orrefors Thick Clear Glass Vase

$120

Vintage IKEA Dining Table

By Niels Gammelgaard

Located in Westport, CT

Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage IKEA Dining Table

$2,050

No. 25801 Prism Pendant by Vitrika, 1970s. Scandinavian Modern Crystal Light

By Vitrika

Located in Brondby, Copenhagen

hanging lamp with inner glass, pressed glass and inserts in very good vintage condition. This gorgeous

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

No. 25801 Prism Pendant by Vitrika, 1970s. Scandinavian Modern Crystal Light

$342

Vintage Mirror 1960-1970 Retro

Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie

Fantastic mirror from the 1960s-1970s. Minimalist form, Scandinavian design. Mirror's frame is made

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Vintage Mirror 1960-1970 Retro

$424

Vintage Plafon 1960-1970 Retro

Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie

Fantastic ceiling light / plafon from the 1960s-1970s, Scandinavian design. Made of blown glass

Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Vintage Plafon 1960-1970 Retro

$2,140

Retro Metal Coffee Table 1960s Danish Design Vintage

Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie

Unique coffee table from the 1960s-1970s. Scandinavian design, Minimalist, practical form. Tabletop

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Retro Metal Coffee Table 1960s Danish Design Vintage

$697

Vintage Metal Coffee Table 1960s Danish Design

Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie

, with glass top. Maintained in good condition (scratches on the top), directly for use. Dimensions

Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Metal Coffee Table 1960s Danish Design

$389

Claus Bolby Chandelier Vintage 60 70 Danish Design

Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie

Excellent chandelier from the 60 / 70's. Scandinavian design, minimalist form. Designed by Claus

Category

Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Claus Bolby Chandelier Vintage 60 70 Danish Design

$1,939

Vintage School Ceiling Glasslamp with Frosted Stripes, 1920s Sweden

Located in Stockholm, SE

An oval classic vintage glass ceiling school lamp with a glassdome blown by mouth. The lamp has

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage School Ceiling Glasslamp with Frosted Stripes, 1920s Sweden

$402 / item

Ingrid Glasshutte Rock Crystal Vase 1970s Modernist/Vintage

By Ingrid Glas Euskirchen

Located in Halstead, GB

Ingridglas is also known as Ingrid Glashütte, Ingridhütte, IG Glass and Ingridglaser. This company

Category

Vintage 1970s German Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Ingrid Glasshutte Rock Crystal Vase 1970s Modernist/Vintage

$266

Vintage Danish Cabinets Designed by Borge Mogensen, Executed by Sober Mobler

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Amstelveen, NL

Børge Mogensen (Aalborg, 13 april 1914 – 5 October 1972) was a Danish furniture designer. He graduated from Denmarks Designskole and at the Royal Danish Academy of fine arts. Right a...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Teak

Vintage Danish Cabinets Designed by Borge Mogensen, Executed by Sober Mobler

$4,733 / item

Etude 2, Aubergine Blown Glass Pendant by Michael Bang, 1978, Holmegaard

By Holmegaard, Michael Bang

Located in Frederiksberg, DK

blown glass light in excellent vintage condition. A beautiful blown glass pendant with an organic

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Etude 2, Aubergine Blown Glass Pendant by Michael Bang, 1978, Holmegaard

$478

Sakura, Large Blown Glass Table Lamp by Michael Bang, Holmegaard, 1980

By Holmegaard, Michael Bang

Located in Frederiksberg, DK

Sakura, large blown glass table lamp by Michael Bang in 1980 for Holmegaard glassworks - beautiful

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Sakura, Large Blown Glass Table Lamp by Michael Bang, Holmegaard, 1980

$597

Italian Modern Vintage Nightstand Set in Style of Michael Bang, Mid-1960s

By Michael Bang

Located in Halstead, GB

is Scandinavian, form function with immaculate design. Measures: Height 18 cms in total Glass 8

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Italian Modern Vintage Nightstand Set in Style of Michael Bang, Mid-1960s

$272 / set

Sakura, Large Blown Glass Table Lamp by Michael Bang, Holmegaard, 1980

By Holmegaard, Michael Bang

Located in Frederiksberg, DK

Sakura, large blown glass table lamp by Michael Bang in 1980 for Holmegaard Glassworks, beautiful

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Sakura, Large Blown Glass Table Lamp by Michael Bang, Holmegaard, 1980

$502

Set of Four Vintage 1960s Orrefors Crystal Wall Sconces by Carl Fagerlund

By Carl Fagerlund

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Set of four vintage 1960s crystal wall sconces designed by Carl Fagerlund and manufactured by

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Vintage 1960s Orrefors Crystal Wall Sconces by Carl Fagerlund

$2,600 / set

Midcentury Swedish White Mushroom Floor Lamp from Aneta, 1960s

By Aneta

Located in Riga, Latvia

The base of this vintage floor lamp consists of a white painted wooden base on an iron disk with a

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Swedish White Mushroom Floor Lamp from Aneta, 1960s

$828

Orrefors Gefion Crystal and Brass Pendant by Fagerlund for Lyfa/Orrefors, 1960s

By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund

Located in Brondby, Copenhagen

Scandinavian glass design in excellent vintage condition without any chips or cracks. Minimal signs of usage

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Orrefors Gefion Crystal and Brass Pendant by Fagerlund for Lyfa/Orrefors, 1960s

$867

Opal Glass Pendant by Lyfa, 1940s, Vintage Teardrop Opal Glass Lamp with Brass

By Lyfa, Bent Karlby

Located in Frederiksberg, DK

attractive tear drop hanging light with opal glass and polished brass in very good vintage condition

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Opal Glass Pendant by Lyfa, 1940s, Vintage Teardrop Opal Glass Lamp with Brass

$1,196

Sconce Black Metal Candleholder with Glass by Dantoft Kunstartikler, 1970s

By Dantoft Kunstartikler

Located in Brondby, Copenhagen

colorful glass pieces. This piece is in very good vintage condition with few signs of usage and age on

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candle Sconces

Materials

Metal

Sconce Black Metal Candleholder with Glass by Dantoft Kunstartikler, 1970s

$233

Sconce Black Iron Candleholder with Blue Glass by Danish Dantoft, 1960s

By Dantoft Kunstartikler

Located in Brondby, Copenhagen

candleholder with 3 blue glass stones, in very good vintage condition. A sculptural sconce made in black

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candle Sconces

Materials

Metal

Sconce Black Iron Candleholder with Blue Glass by Danish Dantoft, 1960s

$252

Sconce by Dantoft Kunstartikler 1960s Black Wrought Iron Sconce with Green Glass

By Dantoft Kunstartikler

Located in Brondby, Copenhagen

green glass stone, in excellent vintage condition. A unique sconce made in curved black lacquered

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candle Sconces

Materials

Metal

Sconce by Dantoft Kunstartikler 1960s Black Wrought Iron Sconce with Green Glass

$259

Pompei Pendant, Jo Hammerborg, Fog Morup and Holmegaard Glassworks, 1963

By Jo Hammerborg, Fog Mørup

Located in Frederiksberg, DK

vintage condition. An elegantly shaped glass blown pendant - double layered glass with orange outer and

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Pompei Pendant, Jo Hammerborg, Fog Morup and Holmegaard Glassworks, 1963

$1,196

Peanut Lamp by Bent Karlby, 1946, Lyfa, Large Opal and Brass Hanging Light

By Lyfa, Bent Karlby

Located in Frederiksberg, DK

parts) - and in this very good vintage condition! handblown opalized glass with an attractive curvy

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Peanut Lamp by Bent Karlby, 1946, Lyfa, Large Opal and Brass Hanging Light

$1,434

Peanut, Pendant Lighting by Bent Karlby, 1946, Lyfa Large Opal and Brass Light

By Lyfa, Bent Karlby

Located in Frederiksberg, DK

attractive blown opal glass ceiling light with polished brass, in very good vintage condition. Blown matte

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Peanut, Pendant Lighting by Bent Karlby, 1946, Lyfa Large Opal and Brass Light

$1,434

Blue Glass Pendant Light with Teak Top, 1970s, Scandinavian Modern Hanging Lamp

Located in Frederiksberg, DK

Blue glass pendant light with teak top by unknown producer, early 1970s, Scandinavian Modern blue

Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Teak

Blue Glass Pendant Light with Teak Top, 1970s, Scandinavian Modern Hanging Lamp

$287

Purple Glass Pendant Light with Teak Top, 1970s Scandinavian Modern Hanging Lamp

Located in Frederiksberg, DK

Purple glass pendant light with teak top by unknown producer, early 1970s, Scandinavian Modern

Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Teak

Purple Glass Pendant Light with Teak Top, 1970s Scandinavian Modern Hanging Lamp

$287

Crystal Glass Ball Pendant, 1960s, Blown Scandinavian Modern Ceiling Light

Located in Frederiksberg, DK

Crystal glass ball pendant light by unknown Scandinavian producer, 1960s. Beautiful Danish Modern

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Crystal Glass Ball Pendant, 1960s, Blown Scandinavian Modern Ceiling Light

$454

MILK GLASS pendant light with black decoration by Scandinavian producer, 1950s

Located in Brondby, Copenhagen

MILK GLASS pendant light with black decoration from the early 1950s - charming milky white glass

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

MILK GLASS pendant light with black decoration by Scandinavian producer, 1950s

$386

Kreta, Purple Blown Glass Light by Jacob E. Bang, 1964, Fog Mørup, Holmegaard

By Fog Mørup, Holmegaard, Jacob Eiler Bang

Located in Frederiksberg, DK

& Mørup in collaboration with Holmegaard Glassworks - gorgeous glass ceiling light in very good vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Kreta, Purple Blown Glass Light by Jacob E. Bang, 1964, Fog Mørup, Holmegaard

$957

Kreta Pair of Green Blown Glass Pendant Lights by Jacob E. Bang in 1964

By Fog Mørup, Holmegaard, Jacob Eiler Bang

Located in Frederiksberg, DK

vintage condition. A pair of blown glass pendants - double layered glass with green outer and white

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Kreta Pair of Green Blown Glass Pendant Lights by Jacob E. Bang in 1964

$2,152 / set

Gefion Sconces Pair , Crystal Glass Wall Lights by Lyfa/Orrefors, 1960s

By Orrefors, Lyfa

Located in Frederiksberg, DK

cooperation with Swedish glass-works, Orrefors in the 1960s. Beautiful Scandinavian Modern crystal glass wall

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Gefion Sconces Pair , Crystal Glass Wall Lights by Lyfa/Orrefors, 1960s

$1,196 / set

Gefion Sconces Pair , Crystal Glass Wall Lights by Lyfa and Orrefors, 1960s

By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Lyfa

Located in Frederiksberg, DK

lights - no matter where you would place them, they are enchanting pieces of Scandinavian glass design

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Gefion Sconces Pair , Crystal Glass Wall Lights by Lyfa and Orrefors, 1960s

$1,196 / set

VP Europa, Rare Large Table Lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen in 1977

By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen

Located in Frederiksberg, DK

rare find, one of the most sought-after vintage lights - and a true collector’s item, with actual

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

VP Europa, Rare Large Table Lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen in 1977

$7,177

VP Europa, Large Table Lamp, Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen, 1977, Extremely Rare

By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen

Located in Frederiksberg, DK

extremely rare find, one of the most sought-after vintage lights - and a true collector’s item, with actual

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

VP Europa, Large Table Lamp, Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen, 1977, Extremely Rare

$7,177

Vintage Scandinavian Amber Glass Centerpiece Bowl

Located in Raleigh, NC

This is of unknown origin but similar to Charles Pfister for Knoll, dual-layer glass bowls. This

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Smoked Glass

Vintage Scandinavian Amber Glass Centerpiece Bowl

$650

Vintage Scandinavian Glass Tray, by Reijmyre, 1970s

By Reijmyre Glasbruk

Located in Roma, IT

This Scandinavian glass tray is a wonderful art-glass tray realized in the 1970s by Reijmyre

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Scandinavian Glass Tray, by Reijmyre, 1970s

$101

Vintage Scandinavian Ceramic Dish by Conny Walther

By Conny Walther

Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR

. This typical Scandinavian piece from the 1960s/70s is in very good condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Scandinavian Ceramic Dish by Conny Walther

$1,301

Vintage Scandinavian Solid Teak Tray 1960s

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

Teak. Remains of sticker to the underside. In good vintage condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Teak

Vintage Scandinavian Solid Teak Tray 1960s

$197

Vintage Bengt Edenfalk Skruf Glass Cylindrical Corona Vase, circa 1960

By Bengt Edenfalk, Skruf

Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire

A fine and stylish vintage Swedish art glass Corona 3 vase designed by Bengt Edenfalk for Skruf

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Bengt Edenfalk Skruf Glass Cylindrical Corona Vase, circa 1960

$539

Strombergshyttan Swedish Glass and Chrome Ice Bucket and Stand Barware Vintage

By Strombergshyttan

Located in North Miami, FL

This lovely Scandinavian Modern hallmarked Strombergshyttan small vintage ice bucket is transparent

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Chrome

Strombergshyttan Swedish Glass and Chrome Ice Bucket and Stand Barware Vintage

$2,200

Vintage Swedish Blomkulla Green Glass Vase Kjell Blomberg Gullaskruf, 1960

By Kjell Blomberg

Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire

A large and stylish Blomkulla Swedish Art Glass vase designed in green glass by Kjell Blomberg for

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Swedish Blomkulla Green Glass Vase Kjell Blomberg Gullaskruf, 1960

$341

Vintage Scandinavian Crystal Decanter with Cut Harlequin, 1960s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Whiskey, Brandy or Cognac decanter made from clear lead crystal. Large multi-faceted stopper and harlequin pattern to the body. Manufactured in Scandinavia during the 1950s or 1960s....

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Acrylic

Vintage Scandinavian Crystal Decanter with Cut Harlequin, 1960s

$349

Vintage Orange Glass Decanter by Erik Hoglund for Boda

By Erik Höglund

Located in Brooklyn, NY

process of blowing the glass. In good vintage condition with one small flea bite on inside of stopper

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Orange Glass Decanter by Erik Hoglund for Boda

$350

Vintage Hand Painted Glass Decanter from Holmegaard, 1960s

By Holmegaard

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Hand-enameled glass decanter with stripes, flowers and a red spherical stopper. Made by Holmegaard

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Hand Painted Glass Decanter from Holmegaard, 1960s

$325

Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Bowl by Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg, Arabia, 1960s

By Arabia

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Scandinavian modern ceramic bowl by Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg for Arabia in the 1960s. Signed in the

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Bowl by Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg, Arabia, 1960s

$4,023

Vintage Scandinavian Riihimaki Glass Vase

By Riihimaki

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid-Century Modern glass bud vase by Riihimaki, Riihimaen Lasi Oy, Finland. This decorative piece

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage Scandinavian Riihimaki Glass Vase

$100

Scandinavian Modern Teak Small Serving Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, 1960s

By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Danish Scandinavian Modern design. Good vintage condition, minor wear consistent with age and use.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Modern Teak Small Serving Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, 1960s

$384

Murano Glass Scandinavian Style Hooped Vases Toilet Set of Three, Italy, 1960s

By Vintage Murano Gallery

Located in Valencia, VC

Scandinavian style Murano cased glass hooped vases in a set of three. Originally designed to

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Scandinavian Style Hooped Vases Toilet Set of Three, Italy, 1960s

$576 / set

Vintage Brass and Glass Scandinavian Chandelier, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Charming freshly imported Scandinavian chandelier made from brass with three white glass 'droplet

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass and Glass Scandinavian Chandelier, 1960s

$822

Vintage Brass and Glass Scandinavian Chandelier, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Charming freshly imported Scandinavian chandelier made from brass with three white glass 'droplet

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass and Glass Scandinavian Chandelier, 1960s

$822

Vintage Scandinavian Hyacinth Glass Vases, 1960s

Located in Asaa, DK

Vintage Scandinavian Hyacinth glass vases, 1960s Set of seven Mid-Century Modern vases. This type

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage Scandinavian Hyacinth Glass Vases, 1960s

$414 / set

Vintage Scandinavian Brass and Glass Chandelier, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Beautiful mid century brass Swedish chandelier with smoked glass lamp shades. The designed

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Scandinavian Brass and Glass Chandelier, 1960s

$887

Vintage Scandinavian Brass and Glass Chandelier, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

smoked glass lamp shades. The designed/manufacturer is unknown but it has a timeless design and emimts

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Scandinavian Brass and Glass Chandelier, 1960s

$1,538

Large vintage ceramic tea pot

Located in Malibu, CA

Beautiful large vintage ceramic tea pot. Marked and numbered at base. Designer and year unknown.

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large vintage ceramic tea pot

$450

C.1970’s, Set of 18 Iittala Senaattori, Wine and Liqueur Glasses

By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva

Located in Los Angeles, CA

C.1970’s set of 18 Iittala Senaattori, wine and Liqueur glasses, by Timo Sarpaneva, Scandinavian

Category

Late 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

C.1970’s, Set of 18 Iittala Senaattori, Wine and Liqueur Glasses

$1,000 / set

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Scandinavian Glass Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Scandinavian glass vintage available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and wood, every Scandinavian glass vintage was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a Scandinavian glass vintage, we have 202 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Scandinavian glass vintage, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Scandinavian glass vintage, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one Scandinavian glass vintage that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jens Harald Quistgaard, Holmegaard and Dansk Designs produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Scandinavian Glass Vintage?

Prices for a Scandinavian glass vintage start at $55 and top out at $23,336 with the average selling for $583.

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

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 Glass Vintage

What is Scandinavian glass?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Scandinavian glass is decorative glassware produced by artisans from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. Some notable glassworks from the region include Alsterfors, Aseda, Ekenas Glasbruk, Flygsfors, Hadeland Glassverk, Pukeberg, Reijmyre and Ryd Glasbruk. Shop a variety of Scandinavian glass on 1stDibs.
How can you tell if glass is vintage?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
To tell if glass is vintage, first look for markings, often located on the bottom or inside of glassware. By researching the mark via online resources, you can determine the maker and learn more about your piece. Any glassware produced between 20 and 100 years ago qualifies as vintage, while older pieces are antique. In the event that you can't find any markings, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you. Find a wide variety of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
What is vintage slag glass?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Slag glass is pressed opaque glass that has colored streaks throughout. It was used in everything from lamp shades to decorative bowls. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic slag glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
How do you tell if glass is vintage?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
To tell if glass is vintage, first look for a marking that indicates the maker. By researching the manufacturer using trusted online resources, you can learn when it produced pieces similar to yours and get a rough idea of your glassware's age. Any glass produced between 20 and 99 years ago is vintage. If you need assistance with the dating process, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a diverse assortment of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
How do you identify vintage glass?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
To identify vintage glass, you will need to figure out if your item is between 20 and 99 years old. The easiest way to do so is first to determine the maker by looking for and then researching any markings present on the glassware. Unfortunately, vintage glass is often marked with paper and foil labels, which tend to come loose with use. As a result, experience and expertise are often necessary to accurately perform the identification process, so you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer weigh in if your glassware is unmarked. Find a diverse assortment of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
How can you tell if Murano glass is vintage?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
To tell if Murano glass is vintage, it's usually necessary to conduct some online research using trusted sources. Start by looking for a maker's mark and then cross-referencing it with images published online to determine who made your piece. By learning more about the manufacturer and what they produced over the years by reading histories and exploring product catalogues, you can estimate the rough age of your piece. For Murano glass to be considered vintage, it must be between 20 and 99 years old. Older pieces are classified as antique. If you need assistance with dating your glassware, seek the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a range of Murano glass on 1stDibs.
Is vintage glass worth anything?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
Yes, some vintage glass is worth something. Collectors are often on the hunt for pieces produced by certain makers, such as Blenko, the Culver Glass Company, Dorothy Thorpe, Libbey, Georges Briard and Arcoroc. In addition to who manufactured it, the style, type, age and condition of vintage glassware all impact the potential value. For assistance with the valuation process for pieces in your collection, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of vintage glassware.
How can you tell if a glass vase is vintage?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
To tell if a glass vase is vintage, first research the maker. Look for markings on the inside and base, and then research them using trusted online resources to determine who produced your vase. By looking at when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours, you can typically roughly estimate its age. If your vase is between 20 and 99 years old, it is vintage. Vases that are 100 years old or older are antiques. For help with dating, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of glass vases.
How can I tell if my vintage glasses are gold?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
To tell if your vintage glasses are gold, look on the nose bridge and the temples for a purity mark. Makers often stamped their solid gold pieces with “12K,” “10K,” “14K” and other markings to identify their gold eyewear. You can research all of these markings using trusted online resources. Should you locate a "GF" mark, it is likely that your glasses are gold-filled rather than solid gold. This means that the frames are predominantly a less expensive metal but do have a thin layer of genuine gold alloy as a finish. Another mark that indicates your glasses contain some gold is "RGF." The mark stands for “rolled gold filled.” Glasses bearing this mark feature a gold-plated finish that is thinner than what's found on traditional gold-filled frames. For assistance identifying your eyeglass frame material, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a selection of vintage glasses on 1stDibs.
How can you tell if vintage Cartier glasses are real?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
To tell if vintage Cartier glasses are real, first look for the brand's logo on the outside of the arms. It should be spelled correctly and in the French luxury fashion house's iconic gold-toned italic font. Because some vintage pieces may lack serial numbers and other markings used to identify contemporary eyewear, you may wish to enlist the help of a licensed appraiser or knowledgeable dealer for assistance with authentication. Explore a selection of Cartier glasses on 1stDibs.
How can I tell the difference between vintage glass beads and plastic?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The easiest way to tell if a bead is glass or plastic is to feel it. Glass beads will be cooler to the touch, whereas plastic beads will be closer to room temperature and warm up quickly in your hands. Another test you can perform is to listen to the sound. Glass has a distinctive ring since it’s harder whereas plastic is softer and has a duller sound. Shop a range of vintage glass bead pieces on 1stDibs.

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