Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Karen Boel stoneware bowl

Lovely “Farsta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge in a small design with thick sides. Beautiful scalloped pattern and rich green glaze running over the body, gathering ...

MARIANNE WESTMAN hand thrown stoneware bowl with flared edge and a spiral with green glaze inside. Exterior is partially glazed and accented with a series of dripping points. Made at Rörstrand Ateljé...

Berndt Friberg (1899-1981) for Gustavsberg Studio. Early miniature ceramic vase. Glaze in dark shades. Dated 1944-1947. With "Studio Hand" mark. Perfect condition. Dimensions: H 7.5 ...

Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden. Ceramic bowl with glaze in brown and green tones. Mid-20th century. Marked. In perfect condition. First factory quality. Dimensions: D 17.5 cm x...

Edvin Öhrström 1906-1994. A deep red and clear glass "Ariel" bowl for Orrefors. Engraved signature to base Edvin Öhrström and Orrefors.

Height 2 cm Width 4 cm Depth 4 cm Height 2 cm Width 2.5 cm Depth 2.5 cm Height 2 cm Width 2.5 cm Depth 2.5 cm This set of 3 miniature bowls was designed by John Andersson for ...

Scandinavian glass artist. Unique bowl in green mouth-blown art glass. Mid-20th century. Measures: 27.5 x 9 cm. In excellent condition.

Bjørn Wiinblad (1918-2006) for Det Blå Hus (The Blue House). Unique octagonal ceramic bowl/wall plaque. Decorated with polychrome glaze on a light gray base. Motif of a woman and bir...

Beautiful and simple design on this hand turned solid wood bowl, retains label made in Sweden and some mark. A hairline crack that’s been repaired is t...

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

Two "Krenit" bowls in metal. White and red. Designed by Hermann Krenchel in 1950s The 2000s. In perfect condition. Signed "Normann Copenhagen". Dimensions white: D 16.0 x H 7.0...

A Mari Simmulsson “cross-hatched” glazed bowl in blue, black and touches of yellow, for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, circa 1950’s. Scandinavian Modern. Measures: Diameter: 9“ Height: 4.5”.

Light blue Aniara bowl designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg in the 1950s. The colour has a large mix of blue hues and subtle patterns. Very good vintage condition with minimal ...

Orrefors, Sweden. Large modernist bowl in clear art glass. Stylish design, 1980's. Measures: 25.5 x 16 cm. In very good condition. Incised signature.  

Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Ceramic bowl with blue tones glaze. Mid-20th century. Marked. In perfect condition. First factory quality. Dimensions: D 15.5 cm x H 5.5 cm.

Rörstrand, Sweden. Large ceramic bowl in a modernist design. Rare model. Glaze in light green tones. Mid-20th century. Perfect condition. Marked. First factory quality. Dimensions: L...

Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden. Decorative dish in glazed stoneware featuring a female figure holding a flower. 1960s. In perfect condition. Marked. Dimensions: D 25.0 cm x ...

Rare bowl designed and made by Sigvard Nilsson, Söwe konst. Made from solid teak and sculpted by hand in Sweden, c.1951. Centerpiece of Nut Bowl or Covered salad serrving bowl. An ...

polished solid stainless steel fruit bowl, catch it all circa 1960's great quality and design.

Nils Kähler (1906-1979) for Kähler. Two ceramic bowls. Partially unglazed with turquoise glaze. Approximately 1970. Marked. In excellent condition. One bowl with minimal chip on the...

A very attractive hand blown smoked glass center piece bowl by Per Lutken for Holmegaard, circa 1960s. The bowl measures 9.25"D x 6.5"H and has a conical shape with the leading edge ...

Scandinavian Modern, Carl-Harry Stalhane, hand thrown and glazed unique ceramic bowl with “chevron” pattern design. Signed on bottom, “Atelje CHS Sweden” circa 1960. Measures: Dia...

Beautiful stoneware platter in a leaf shape by Gunnar Nylund. Purplish brown glaze with contrasting bright blue areas. Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceramicists and designers of the Swedish mid-century period. He was Rörstrand’s creative leader from 1931 until 1949 and as such propelled the artistic work at the factory and served as mentor to younger artists, among them Carl-Harry Stålhane and Hertha Bengtsson. Nylund was a dedicated functionalist, who brought ideas of democratizing stoneware and creating beautiful, qualitative and affordable everyday items for the people to Rörstand in the mid-1920s. The factory had at the time lost its former leading market position, but Nylund’s efforts gave it a great reboot. He designed ceramic kitchenware...

Rare pair of Swedish mid century ceramic / stoneware "Rubus" bowls by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s. In good original condition and signed by the artist. Dimensions: H:...

A wonderful Scandinavian Modern Brutalist bowl by the famous artist Ulla Viotti made of white clay. Signed Viotti by the artist. With her rare ability to constantly unlock her cer...

Beautiful “Devil’s Cradle” bowl by Timo Sarpaneva, made in thick glass quality in an organic, rounded form. Two holes close to the edge. Frosted surface.

OSA, Denmark. Two small retro unique ceramic bowls with glaze in turquoise tones. 1970s. In perfect condition. Largest measurement: D 14.0 x H 4.5 cm. OSA was a collaboration ...

Scandinavian Modern ceramic studio bowl by designer Signe Persson-Melin. The exterior is unglazed in a dark brown clay while the interior has a shiny bla...

Kähler. Three small ceramic bowls. Glaze in sandy tones with a black edge. Approximately 1970. Marked. In perfect condition. Dimensions: D 6.0 cm x H 3.0 cm.

Carl Harry Ståhlane for Rörstrand Ateljé, Sweden. Large ceramic bowl. Glaze in green-brown shades. Approx. 1960. Marked. Perfect condition. Second factory quality. Dimensions: D 23.0...

Danish artist and ceramicist Vilhelm Bjerke Petersen small blue and black glazed surrealist bowl for Rorstrand, circa 1960s. Measures: Diameter 6.5", height 3".

Eva Stæhr Nielsen for Saxbo, small ceramic bowl with glaze in brown tones. Mid-20th century. Marked. Perfect condition. Dimensions: D 10.5 x H 2.5 cm.

Astrid Tjalk for Kähler, Denmark. Unique bowl/dish in glazed ceramic with motif of fish monger, 1960s. Stamped. Measures: 31 x 22 cm. In very good condition.

tray in art glass. Made by Kosta Boda. Signed.

Axel Salto for Royal Copenhagen. Stoneware bowl, modelled in organic form, decorated with glaze in aubergine-coloured tones. Signed Salto. Stamped and dated 1958 In perfect conditio...

This is a beautiful mouth blown filigrana glass bowl whose design is attributed to Vicke Lindstrom for Kosta Boda. The bowl is of exceptional quality a...

This bowl in a brown color, is quite large. Can be used as a basket, a vide poche, or just as a decorative item. It has been made in wood, in sweden circa 1960.

Rare Scandinavian glass set designed by Göte Augustsson for Ruda Glasbruk, Sweden, mid-20th century. This example from the sought-after “Kobolt” series showcases the masterful use of...

Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, large and rare bowl in pewter. Modernist design. Stylish Danish design. 1960s. Marked. In excellent condition with signs of use. Dimensions: D 26.0 c...

Stunning Scandinavian / Swedish mid-century modern design art bowl bowl / stand by glass art pioneer Bertil Vallien(1938-). Handcrafted / Handblown art glass from ca. 1960/70s for ...

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

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...

Mint green Krenit bowl in metal. Designed by Hermann Krenchel in 1950s 2000s. In perfect condition. Signed "Normann Copenhagen" Dimensions:D 24.5 x 14.0 cm.

Jens Harald Quistgaard for "Dansk Designs". Large bowl in hardwood. Classic and elegant Danish design from the mid-20th century. Marked. In perfect condition. Dimensions: Diameter 26...

Kjeni, Denmark. Teakwood bowl. Finger-jointed. Beautiful wood grain and color variation. Danish design. From the 1970s. In perfect condition. Label. Dimensions: Height 11.0 cm x D...

Bjørn Wiinblad (1918-2006), own workshop. Large unique ceramic bowl. Female motif. Dated 1965. Signed. Label from Illums Bolighus. Perfect condition. Dimensions: W 39.0 cm. x H 7.5 cm.

Jie, Sweden. Retro bowl in glazed ceramics. Beautiful glaze in dark orange tones, 1980s. Measures: 17 x 11.5 cm. In excellent condition. Sticker.

Stunning large Faience ceramic bowl and plate by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. Milky white ceramic featuring a selection of flower motifs in bright colors painted by faience painter...

Danish design. Large bowl in hardwood. From the mid-20th century. In very good condition. Minor crack, not very noticeable, see last photo. Remnants of labels on the bottom. Measurem...

Gunnar Nylund (1904–1997) for Rörstrand. Rialto bowl in ceramic, oblong organic shape with light green glaze. 1960s. In perfect condition. Marked. Dimensions: L 34.0 x D 13.5 cm.

Root bowl made in Sweden during the 19th century. Big and unusual size.

Rare bowl in pewter by CG Hallberg -1930. Signed with makers mark. Measurements: Diameter with handles 27 cm, diameter without the handles 21,2 cm, height 9,6 cm. Wear consisten...

Mari Simmulson (1911-2000) for Upsala Ekeby. Ceramic bowl. Rare model. Polychrome glaze. Featuring a woman's face and a bird motif. Approximately from the 1960s. Model number: 4068. ...

Mari Simmulson (1911-2000) for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden. Large ceramic bowl with a fish motif. Ca. 1960. Model number 4068. Marked. In excellent condition. Dimensions: Diameter 21.6 cm ...

Ingrid Atterberg (1920-2008) for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden. Low ceramic bowl with an abstract design. Glazed in blue and sand-colored tones. From the 1960s. Stamped. In perfect conditio...

Britt-Louise Sundell (1928-2011) for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden. Ceramic bowl in dark brown and sand-colored glaze. Approx. 1960. Marked. In excellent condition. First factory qualit...

Stig Lindbergh for Gustavsberg, Sweden, His REPTILE Series (1953-1963) #264 large size leaf shaped vessel bowl in white satin glaze with texture design on inside of vessel. Measures...

Anna-Lisa Thomson (1905-1952) for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden. Low ceramic bowl with yellow and sand-colored glaze. Ca. 1960. Marked. In good condition with minor signs of use. Dimensions:...

Saxbo, Denmark. Small ceramic bowl featuring a motif of a standing bear. Glaze in green tones. Mid-20th century. Marked. Excellent condition. Dimensions: Diameter 15.3 cm x Height 3....