Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE
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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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Bunch of Blue Grapes, Ceramics by Hans Hedberg, Biot, France
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Large bunch of grapes designed by Hans Hedberg (1917-2007) Swedish ceramist who had his studio in Biot, near nice in France. The grapes comes with a stand in acrylic glass that is ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Modern Brass
Sculpted Wood Wall Sconces by Gösta Ahrneberg, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautifully sculpted pair of mid-century Swedish wall sconces designed by Gösta Ahrneberg in the 1950s.
These elegant pieces combine black lacquered solid wood with curved brass ca...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Abstract Wooden Animal Sculpture, Scandinavian Mid-Century Design
Located in Benalmadena, ES
This wooden sculpture represents a stylized animal figure, possibly a dog, and is a clear example of mid-century Scandinavian design. The piece is made of solid wood, which features ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$551 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair Crown Candleholders in solid Brass by Pierre Forssell Skultuna Sweden 1960s
Located in Vorst, BE
A pair of candle-sticks made of solid brass, created by Pierre Forssell.
Designed by Pierre Forssell and manufactured in Sweden by Skultuna. The company was founded by King Carl IX...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Footed Art Deco Bronze Bowl / Dish by Äkta Brons, Sweden, 1930s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful footed art deco bronze bowl with amazing patina.
Made by Äkta Brons, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition.
Marked 'ÄKTA BRONS'.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Small Bronze Art Deco Vase Pen Holder by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful small bronze vase or pen holder with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Good condition, some light scratches and wear to the patination...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Stunning Blue Stoneware Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg 1963
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning, large stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg designed in 1963, the vase has a lovely har-fur glaze in blue and brown. The vase ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Conical Pewter Vase made by Just Andersen in the 1950s.
* Conical pewter vase on foot
* Manufacturer: Just Andersen
* Style: 2573
* Year: 1952
* Condition: Good condition. ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Pewter
Pair of Scandinavian modern brass wall candle sconces
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Immerse your home in timeless elegance with this pair of Swedish art deco wall sconces, each showcasing a rich, beautiful patina. Expertly crafted on the picturesque island of Öland,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Large Collection of 27 miniature vessels - John Andersson - Höganäs
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large collection of 27 vessels, most of them designed by John Andersson and all of them produced at Höganäs about 1950s. The tallest one is 9 cm (3.6") and the smallest one is 1.5 ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Isak Isaksson Green Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A green vase with a lovely crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 9 cm (3.55") tall and about 12.5 cm (5") wide and it is in excellent condition. This is ...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Kosta Boda
Rhapsody
Crystal Bowl by Kjell Engman – Swedish Art Glass, 1980s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Celebrate the romance and artistry of Scandinavian design with this Kosta Boda “Rhapsody” crystal bowl, a poetic creation by acclaimed Swedish glass artist Kjell Engman. First introd...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
$237 Sale Price
20% Off
Jacob Hermann Bird Sculpture Teak Brass Denmark 1950s Danish Design
By Jacob Herman
Located in Basel, BS
Rare bird sculpture by Danish designer and maker Jacob Hermann, hand crafted in Denmark in the 1950s.
The legs are made of brass, marked underneath with the creators stamp and „Denm...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Bronze sculpture "Kosmiskt Rum" by Bengt Amundin Sweden 1955
Located in Hägersten, SE
Sculpture titled "Kosmiskt rum" by Swedish artist Bengt Amundin. Made from patinated bronze standing on a base of solid teak. Made in 1955 and signed with artist initial B.A and 19/...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Brass Candlesticks by Hans Bolling for Torben Orskov. Denmark, 1960s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of vintage solid brass trumpet candlesticks. With original aluminium inserts.
Designed by Hans Bolling and made by Torben Örskov, Denmark, 1960s.
Great original condition wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and brown-glazed earthenware vase attributed to Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.0" Height x 3.75" Diameter
All items ship from High Point, No...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Pentti Sarpaneva candlestick Pitsi, Turun Hopean, bronze, Finland, 1960s
Located in Forserum, SE
A Brutalist candlestick from the Pitsi (“Lace”) series, designed in the late 1960s by Pentti Sarpaneva for the Finnish firm Turun Hopea Oy. Crafted from gilt bronze with intricate, p...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Rare Large Knabstrup Atelier Vase by Christine Konschak, Denmark, 1960s
By Knabstrup, Christine Konschak
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare, large stoneware vase with a bold, modernist - almost brutalist - form; a true standout of Scandinavian modern design. Designed by Christine Konschak for Knabstrup Keramik’s A...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Stunning Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Excellent condition.
Stamped 'BRONS' and makers mark.
Gul...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio. Miniature vase in stoneware. Mid-20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden.
Beautiful, wheel-thrown miniature vase in stoneware.
The glaze features the characteristic fine hare’s fur technique in predominantly ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Upsala Ekeby, Bowl, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A cream-white and orange glazed earthenware bowl produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inches): 4.0"H x 10.5"W x 10.0"D
...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Vintage Children’s Rocking Sheep by Povl Kjer in solid pine
Gotland sheepskin
By Povl Kjær
Located in Krefeld, DE
Very nice vintage rocking sheep designed by Povl Kjer. Made in solid pine and Gotland sheepskin.
Beautiful patina. We offer free international shipping.
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine, Sheepskin
$832 Sale Price
26% Off
Scandinavian modernist pine candlestick candelabra, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Forserum, SE
A sculptural Scandinavian candelabra crafted from solid pinewood by an unidentified Swedish artist in the 1970s. Signed "HK" beneath the base. Features an organically shaped foot com...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Scandinavian Wooden Candleholders, Set of 6
Located in KUTNO, PL
This set of Scandinavian wooden candle holders is a perfect example of the simplicity and natural beauty that characterize Scandinavian design. Made of wood, often from light species...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Mid-century modern handblown Scandinavian bright red sommerso art glass vase
By Bodafors
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
An amazing handblown vintage handblown bright red sommerso signed glass vase, made and signed by Ernst Gordon for Åfors, Sweden. The vase has a fantastic teardrop shape, yet it is th...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Sommerso
$323 Sale Price
20% Off
Isak Isaksson Dove Blue Ceramic Vase Crystalline Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large lovely light blue / dove blue vase with a stunning crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 18 cm (7.2") tall and about 17 cm (6.8") wide and it is ...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Pierre Forssell Brass Candleholders Made by hand in Skultuna Sweden. Brancusi
Located in Forest, BE
This series of candleholders was hand crafted in the 1970's at the Skultuna factory next to the studio were Pierre Forssell was working with he's assistant. The candleholder is made ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Finn Modern Design Pro Arte Series Ceramic Vase-Pauli Vuorisalo Arabia, Finland
Located in Miami, FL
Lovely Finnish Modern Pro Arte Series Ceramic Vase by Pauli Vuorisalo for Arabia. A stylistic abstract design of a lady in a ballet pose is carved into the black glossy glaze of the ...
Category
1990s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Art Deco Candlesticks in Brass by Lars Holmström in Arvika, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Midcentury brass candlestick designed by Lars Holmström. Produced by Lars Holmström in Arvika, Sweden.
Wonderfully handcrafted brass candlestick with that modern look. These three pi...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Large Blue Ceramic Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large blue ceramic bowl from Rörstrand, Sweden, designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane in the 1950s. The bowl is in excellent condition except from ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Isak Isaksson Pink Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pink vase with a lovely crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 11.5 cm (4.6") tall and about 10 cm (4") wide and it is in excellent condition. This is a...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Swedish Grace Bronze Vase by GAB
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Swedish Grace Bronze Vase by GAB, Sweden. Produced around 1930/40s and possibly designed by Just Andersen. Age appropriate wear with beautiful patina.
Dimensions: H 7.4 in...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Stunning Red Stoneware Vase attributed to Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning globose vase with a lovely glaze attributed to Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. The vase is not marked except from 3 stars below but it is a Rörstrand vase and it might be desi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Tapio Wirkkala Stainless Steel Puukko Knife with Leather Sheath Hackman Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala, Hackman
Located in London, GB
Tapio Wirkkala Puukko Knife by Hackman Finnish Design
This vintage Puukko knife, designed by renowned Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala and produc...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Isak Isaksson Large Blue Ceramic Vase, Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large lovely blue vase with a stunning crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 17.5 cm (7") tall and about 16.5 cm (6.6") wide and it is in excellent con...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Pierre Forssell Brass crown vases Made by hand in Skultuna Sweden. Brancusi
Located in Forest, BE
This series of Vases was hand crafted in the 1970's and 1980's at the Skultuna studio were Pierre Forssell was working with his assistant. The vases is made of brass. Simple, minimal...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Green Stoneware Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
Located in Malmö, SE
Stunning and rare stoneware vase with AMAZING glaze. Designed by Gertrud Lönegren. This studio piece was created at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41. Swedish Grace.
Great conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
1940s Ceramic dish by Christer Heijl
Located in New York, NY
Large 1940s Ceramic dish by Christer Heijl, a Swedish ceramic artist during the mid 20th century. Beautiful swirl pattern with a beige and green glaze. Decorative small handles on th...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Christer Heijl, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white, brown and green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Christer Heijl and produced by Töreboda Keramik, Sweden, 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.55"H x 6.9"W x 5.9"D
Al...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Hand-forged Swedish Iron Candelabra, 1940s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A Swedish wrought iron candelabra from the 1940. Hand-forged with a spiral base and four curved arms, this piece blends Scandinavian Modern elegance with a raw, Brutalist edge. Both ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Stoneware Vase by Søholm, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare stoneware vase by Søholm Stentøj, handcrafted on the island of Bornholm, Denmark. The piece has a tall, flaring form and hand-painted vertical stripes in layered tones of brow...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Blue Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware bowl with amazing blue hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s.
Great condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in an elegant apple form with a cylinder neck. Offwhite hare’s fur glaze with light brown nuances.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Large Dansk Staved Teak Salad Bowl Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a large Dansk staved teak bowl designed by Jens Quistgaard. Made in Denmark. Scandinavian Modern.
Dimensions: 6" H x 16.5" D...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Gunnar Ander Large Candelabra for Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Large Candleholder by Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1960s
6 arms with 6 flower candlesticks.
Black lacquered metal and brass
Marked under the base.
This model is the large o...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Erik Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Sleeping Tabby Cat
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Charming vintage sculpture of a sleeping grey and white tabby cat was designed by Erik Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen. Highly detailed porcelain figurine was hand-decorated with extra ...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Upsala Ekeby, Candlestick, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
An green-glazed earthenware candlestick designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions: 3” H x 3.5” diameter
Holds .75” diameter candles
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Bronze Art Deco Vase by SVM Handarbete, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by SVM, Svenska Metallverken AB, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, with only a few light scratches.
Stamped 'HANDARBETE' ...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Large Lilac Kosta Boda Art Glass Vase by Kjell Engman, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large sculptural light purple Sommerso style art glass vase by Swedish artist Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda. From the 1980s Swing series.
Signed by the artist and numbered under base....
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
$1,141 Sale Price
20% Off
GAB, Vase, Bronze, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A bronze vase designed and produced by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Art Glass Bird ‘Willow Grouse’ by Oiva Toikka for Nuutajärvi, Finland, 1980s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Hand-blown glass bird from Oiva Toikka’s celebrated Birds by Toikka collection for Nuutajärvi. The model Riekko - Finnish for willow grouse - was created with softly speckled beige a...
Category
1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Kosta Boda Swedish Art Glass White Swirl Bowl, 1980s
By Kosta Boda
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Heavy mouthblown Swedish modern solid crystal decorative vide poche by Kosta Boda manufactured in the 1980s. Soft semicircle shaped clear art glass bowl with encased layered white or...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
$228 Sale Price
40% Off
Organic Modern Danish Ikebana Minimalist Candle Holder Vase, 1980s
By Aage Würtz
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large round decorative chalk white matte glazed handmade Danish organic modern ikebana vase by ceramic artist Aage Würtz. Hand-crafted Japanese inspired item that functions for both ...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
$575 Sale Price
21% Off
3 Stoneware Vases with Aniara Glaze Berndt Friberg Gustavsberg 1959
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of 3 stunning red-toned miniature stoneware vases by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg designed in the late 1950s, the vases has lovely aniara g...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Designer, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Iconic Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase Model. 3030 in Deep Green, Iittala 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Iittala
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto entered and won a competition held at the Karhula-Iittala glass factory that was organized for the 1937 Paris World Fair. The year was 1936 and Aalto´s entry was called `Eskimoerindens skinnbuxa` or `Eskimo Woman`s Leather Trousers` . The entry comprised of a number of different free-formed vases and bowls that came in different shapes and sizes.
The most famous of Aalto´s glass designs is exactly this so called `Savoy` vase, as it was part of the Savoy restaurant`s original interior design that was done by the Aalto couple.
Winning the competition marked the beginning of a succesful breakthrough for Alvar Aalto in addition to his other accomplishments as a world famous architect.
The early vases by Aalto are extremely sought after collectible´s gems that fetch incredible prices every now and then in auctions worldwide. We have seen them in a number of different colors, mainly clear glass, green, brown, and blue. This vase is fully signed Alvar Aalto and is in good condition.
This vase is signed Alvar Aalto 3030...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Sculpture bust in terracotta - Åke Holm - Höganäs
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning bust in terracotta designed by Åke Holm at Höganäs in the mid 20th century. The sculpture is 15 cm tall and in excellent condition. It is signed below.
Åke Holm (1900–198...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Brass Candlestick
Vanskapsknuten
by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1938
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful brass candle holder with amazing patina.
Designed by Josef Frank in 1938 and made by Firma Svenskt Tenn, Stockholm, Sweden.
Excellent condition.
Architect and designe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$1,706 Sale Price
20% Off
Lidded Pewter Box by CG Hallberg, Sweden, 1929. Svenskt Tenn. Swedish Grace.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful lidded pewter box with amazing patina. Swedish Grace.
Made by CG Hallberg, Sweden, 1929.
Good condition, with some scratches and scuffs.
Stamped with makers mark, 'SVENS...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Pewter
$851 Sale Price
20% Off
A pair of glass vases - Bengt Orup "Tona" - 1950s - Johansfors, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of vases of model "Tona" which is Swedish for "Fades", the vases fades from transparent in to Blue at the top. They are designed and produced at Johansfors by Bengt Orup that ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$523 Sale Price
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Scandinavian Modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund, Gustavsberg, and Upsala Ekeby. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $48 and tops out at $149,456 while the average work can sell for $883.
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