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
Art Deco Scallop Bronze Bowl. Niels Dam Ravn for Nordisk Malm, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Balen, BE
Art Deco Scallop Bronze Bowl by Niels Dam Ravn for Nordisk Malm – Denmark, 1930s
This exquisite bronze bowl, designed by Niels Dam Ravn for Nordisk Malm in the 1930s, is a refined e...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
White Swedish Grace Lidded Bowl by Erik Mornils for Nittsjo, Sweden, 1930s.
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful White Swedish Grace Lidded Bowl made by Erik Mornils for Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
Good condition. Tiny glace defect on the knob of the lid (pictured).
Impressed with makers...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
$236 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Danish Candlesticks in Brass by Boyes Metalkunst, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of solid brass candlesticks designed and manufactured by by Boyes in Denmark during the 1960s-70s. The candlesticks are to be fitted with regular sixed candles. The style of t...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$213 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Midcentury Brutalist Bronze Candleholder by Michael Harjes, Germany, 1960s no1
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Brutalist candleholder
Origin: Germany
Design producer: Michael Harjes
Material: bronze
Decade: 1960s
Description: This original vintage candleholder, was pro...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Yellow Stoneware Vase by Erich and Ingrid Triller for Tobo, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful stoneware vase made by master ceramists Erich and Ingrid Triller.
This piece was created at their workshop in Tobo, Sweden, 1950’s.
Excellent condition.
Signed on the base...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$1,897 Sale Price
20% Off
Arthur Percy, Bowl, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
By Gefle, Arthur Percy
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed bowl vase designed by Arthur Percy and produced by Gefle, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Enamel on Copper Plates
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous set of four Mid-Century Modern enamel on copper plates, circa 1960s. The plates are in very good condition and measure 5.75" in diamet...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Enamel
$300 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Yellow Stoneware Vase by Erich and Ingrid Triller for Tobo, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful stoneware vase made by master ceramists Erich and Ingrid Triller.
This piece was created at their workshop in Tobo, Sweden, 1950’s.
Excellent condition.
Signed on the base...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$1,897 Sale Price
20% Off
Blue Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware bowl with amazing light blue hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s.
Great con...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$660 Sale Price
20% Off
1970s Studio Ceramic Bowl Celtic Scandinavian Style by Friedl Thoms, Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
A truly unusual piece of art is this bowl from ceramic, hand thrown by female German artist Friedl Thoms.
The inner decoration and handles remind of Nordic, Scandinavian ethnic patte...
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Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Bowl Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand - Scandinavian Mid 20th century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely blue bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 14 cm (5.6") in diameter and 7 cm (2,8") tall. It is in excellent condition except from some minor cracks...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Clear Glass miniature "People" Decanter by Erik Höglund, Boda, Sweden, 1950s
By Erik Höglund, Boda
Located in Hägersten, SE
"People" decanter designed by Erik Höglund. Rare small size. produced by Boda during the 1950s. Made from hand blown clear glass. Good vintage condition with age related wear and pat...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Arne Jacobsen Iconic brass bowl for Stelton brassware Denmark 1960
s
By Stelton, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Forest, BE
Original brass bowl by master Danish architect Arne Jacobsen. Model designed for Stelton a danish manufacturer . Lots of patina and traces of use that gives a warm feeling. Properly ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$1,901 Sale Price
20% Off
Powder Blue Crackle Glazed Porcelain Vase Thorkild Olsen Royal Copenhagen #2491
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Powder blue Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed porcelain vase with gilded banding
Notable, well defined dark crackle exterior
Designed by Thorkild Olsen
Circa 1954
Stamped and numbered...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$809 Sale Price
30% Off
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green and orange-glazed earthenware vase, designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
1970s Gunnar Cyrén for Dansk Silver Plate Elephant Figurine Paperweight
By Gunnar Cyren
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Dansk Mid-Century Silver Plate Animal Elephant Figurine Paperweight.
Vintage Dansk silver plate elephant figurine paper weight.
Marked Dansk Designs Japan.
Dimensions: 1.75ʺW × 2.25ʺ...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Two Scandinavian Modern "Wave"
Våga
Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two Scandinavian Modern, "Swedish Modern" Våga vase with Carrara glaze. Designed by Wilhelm Kåge, circa 1930s. Made in Gustavsberg, Sweden. Marked with Gustavsberg logo. The vases fe...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Royal Copenhagen, Vase, Brown Glazed Stoneware, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1950s.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Rare Danish P. Ipsens Enke Tall Vase Turquoise Red "Danit" Glaze, Ceramic 1930s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare tall vase from the Danish ceramic manufacturer P. Ibsens Enke, which was situated in Copenhagen. Made ca. 1930s.
The glaze is turquoise and red and shows a crackle effect. It was developed for P. Ipsens Enke by the ceramist Axel Sørensen...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Wooden Candle Holders by Germund Paaer for Kalevala Koru, Finland, 1940s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare pair of hand-turned wooden candle holders designed by Germund Paaer for Kalevala Koru, Finland, in the 1940s. Crafted during the wartime period, when access to metals was limi...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paint
Beige Art Deco Vase, Upsala Ekeby Ostergren, Sweden, 1930s, Roman Urn Style
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful beige ceramic vase with handles in shape of a classical roman urn, the vase is designed by Harald Östergren at Upsala Ekeby between 1937-1938. It is 21 cm (8.4") tall and...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Modern Nils Landberg Orrefors Sommerso Smoked Grey Glass Large Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant smoked grey and clear sommerso glass vase. Designed by Nils Landberg and manufactured by Orrefors. Sweden, 1970s.
This hand blown glass va...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
Thomas Toft Huge Oblong Platter Green Brown Danish Midcentury Ceramic 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Stunning huge oblong low bowl by Danish ceramist Thomas Toft (1930-2015). Made ca. 1960s to 1970s.
The rough dark brown chamotte clay on the outside is contrasted by a shiny glaze o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Dansk Star Shaped Glass Candle Holder Pair
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a pair of Dansk star shaped glass votive candle holders,
Set of two, Denmark, circa 1970s.
Unmarked
Dimensions: 2.25 H x 3.75 diameter- candle 1.25 diameter....
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$60 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Jugend Copper Barrel Swedish Metal Art Ltd, ca 1905
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Jugend Copper Barrel
Swedish Metal Art Ltd, ca 1905
Maker's mark 'AB Svensk Metallkonst Uddevalla', unknown designer.
It fills me with a sense...
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Erik Mornils, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase designed by Erik Mornils and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Good condition, with some light scratches. Slightly askew.
Stamped 'BRONS' and make...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Sculptural Tall Glass Vase by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Glasbruk
Located in Örebro, SE
This is a colorful, sculptural glass vase by the Swedish glass artist Kjell Engman.
It comes in a tall cylinder shape.
It has a thick trunk and a thin, flat and very wide top like a ...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Bronze Art Deco Candelabra, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco bronze candelabra with amazing patina.
Made in Sweden, 1930s, by an unknown designer and manufacturer.
Great original condition, with some wear to the patinat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$1,802 Sale Price
20% Off
Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala, Pink Crystal Bowl No. 3317, Finland, circa 1948-1959
Located in Chatham, ON
TAPIO WIRKKALA - IITTALA - Design No. 3317 - Mid Century Scandinavian sculptural pink glass / crystal bowl with indented rim - signed on the side (as photographed) - Finland - circa ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$1,396 Sale Price
30% Off
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely small stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in an ample, compact form with a funnel shaped neck. Decorated with soft blue hare’s fur glaze.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicis...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Berndt Friberg Bowl Aniara Stoneware Dish Gustavsberg Sweden 1970
Located in Basel, BS
Stoneware bowl by Berndt Friberg, thrown and glazed by the master himself in his workshop at Gustavsberg porcelain factory, Sweden.
Beautiful ‚Aniara‘ glaze in blue tones, made in 1...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Cut Crystal Vase, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A cut crystal torpedo shaped vase presumably from either Kosta Boda or Orrefors. It features diffrent techniques most prominent the mix of vertical ribbings and geometric patterns. I...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
$237 Sale Price
20% Off
Green Stoneware Bowl by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware bowl with amazing glaze.
Made by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand Ateljé, Sweden, 1950s.
Great original condition. No chips, cracks or crazing.
Signed 'CHS' an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$755 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Oiva Toikka Glass Sculptures, Green Vegetables, Nuutajärvi
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful set of Oiva Toikka limited series and numbered vegetables glass sculptures. The set includes an onion, sugar pee, and two versions of broccoli. All sculptures are in a go...
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
White Art Deco Chamotte Vase
Hedgehog
by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand Sweden 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful white vase in chamotte stoneware. Art Deco / Swedish Grace.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund in 1936 for Rorstrand, Sweden.
Great condition.
Impressed 'NYLUND', 'CHAMOTTE', 'S...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Johanne Gerber Vase by Royal Copenhagen Blue Floral Baca Danish Ceramic 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Square ceramic vase from the Royal Copenhagen "Baca" series by Nils Thorsson
This decor is designed by Johanne Gerber and made in the period 1969-...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Turquois Art Deco Ceramic Globe Vase by Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco globe vase with amazing 'Lava' glaze.
Designed by Ewald Dahlskog for Bo Fajans (Bobergs Fajansfabrik), Sweden.
This model 'Kulvas' was first exhibited at the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$565 Sale Price
20% Off
Arne Bang, Vase, Grey and Green Glazed Stoneware, Denmark, 1940s
By Arne Bang
Located in High Point, NC
A grey and green glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1940s.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Set of 5 Green Miniature Stoneware Vases by Swedish Ceramist Rolf Palm, 1973
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of beautiful stoneware vases with amazing glaze.
Made by Rolf Palm, in the artist's studio, Mölle, Sweden, 1973-1975.
Excellent condition. Incised ’Palm / Mölle’, ’G3' for 197...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$1,897 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Lavender, Gold Porcelain Candle Holders, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Matte lavender blue and shiny golden glazed porcelain candle holders by Danish manufacturer Lyngby Porcelæn in the 1960s.
Stamped under base.
Beautiful vintage condition.
Denmark,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience, Porcelain
$713 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1953
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden.
Excellent condition. Incised signa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large pair "Tree of Life" Iron
Brass Candelabras, Bertil Vallien, Sweden, 1970
By Boda, Bertil Vallien
Located in Odense, DK
A rare pair of large candelabras designed by Bertil Vallien for one of the leading glass manufacturers in Sweden during the mid-20th century, Boda. The hammered, vegetal form of the...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
Isak Isaksson Crystal Glaze Porcelain Ceramic Bowl on Foot, own Studio
Located in Bochum, NRW
Isak Isaksson Ceramic Bowl with Crystalline Glaze, Sweden 1980s.
Unique piece, stoneware bowl with blue crystalline glaze. Signed ‘Isak’ on the bottom, owm Studio.
Height 10cm. Mouth...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware, Porcelain
White
Surrea
Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze. The fascinating design is a combination of two of Kåge’s best known lines of stoneware, “Surrea” from 1940 and “Våga” from 1949.
Exc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$2,344 Sale Price
20% Off
Glass Ball Full-Range Stereo Speaker with Built-In Subwoofer
Customizable
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This configuration is for a pair of stereo floor speakers with built-in subwoofer.
Prices starts from € 7.950 / $ 8.450
Our audio evokes the beauty...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Quartz, Granite, Marble
Eva Jancke-Björk, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase designed by Eva Jancke-Björk and produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Andersson
Johansson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A black, beige and orange-glazed stoneware vase, designed and produced by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Midcentury Modern Collection of Six Green Vases by Erik Hoglund, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Collection of six green glass vases/vessels designed by Erik Höglund. Hand blown at Boda glass hut during the 1960s. They are all different sizes and shapes in very good to excellent...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1950s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A hand-painted blue and white earthenware vase by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Blue Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio Sweden 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware vase with amazing dark blue hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s.
Great cond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$1,326 Sale Price
20% Off
Jens Quistgaard Star Shaped Candle Holder Yellow Green Iron, Danish Modern 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Mid-Century Modern candle holder designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Internationals Ltd, USA. Made 1960s.
This is rare version with yellow green lacquer. It's made...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Scandinavian Modern zigzag patterned Earthenware Hedgehog, 1960s
By Rörstrand
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This Scandinavian Modern earthenware hedgehog from the 1960s exudes charm with its glazed zigzag pattern on beige fur. The unglazed brown face adds a distinctive touch to its feature...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
$152 Sale Price
36% Off
Anker Hoffmann, Green Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Young
Located in Kastrup, DK
Anker Hoffmann 1904-1985.
Sculpture in green patinated bronze depicting a portrait of a young woman. Mounted on a teak plinth.
Signed Anker Hoffmann...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Nittsjö, Vase, Green Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Stig Lindberg Unique Ceramic Cylindrical Bowl Planter in Oxblood for Gustavsberg
Located in Troy, MI
Large unique ceramic vessel by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio
Sweden circa 1960's
Cylindrical form with molten spotted glaze in contrasting oxblood and mossy green
Signed to u...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Hand-Glazed Bowl by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg K-Studion, Sweden, 1980s
By Gustavsberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Large Hand-Glazed Bowl by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, K-Studion, Sweden, circa 1982–1984.
A striking large earthenware pedestal bowl designed by Lisa Larson and produced at the K-S...
Category
1880s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware, Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund Vase Pike Mouth Gäddgap Rörstand Sweden 1950s 1960s
Located in Basel, BS
Gunnar Nylund vase in a rare turquoise glaze with brown flecks, hand-thrown stoneware, made at Rörstrand factory in the 1950s. 1st quality sorting.
The model is called ‚Pike Mouth‘ ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Just Andersen, Vase, Disko Metal, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A disko metal vase designed and produced by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Thorkild Olsen for Royal Copenhagen Craquelure Porcelain Vase, Denmark 1955
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Royal Copenhagen porcelain vase features streamlined elongated form with fluted rim and terra cotta and grey crackle or craquelure glaze with gold band decor on the inner rim...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
$640 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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