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
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
$1,895 Sale Price
20% Off
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A white-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Edvin Öhrström, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown-glass vase designed by Edvin Öhrström and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Blue Speckled ceramic vase - "Triton" Vicke Lindstrand - Upsala Ekeby - 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful ceramic vase of model Triton designed by Vicke Lindstrand at Upsala Ekeby 1940s. It is 35 cm (14") high and in very good condition except from some minor repaired chips n...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$1,035 Sale Price
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
$1,895 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
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A grey-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Miniature stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg in a rare, tiny size. Round form with dark brown somewhat glossy hare’s fur glaze.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for h...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Kaj Franck Prism Crystal Vase, Finland, 1960s
By Kaj Franck
Located in Uccle, BE
A free blown, cased glass, facet cut Art-object “Prisma”, model KF 249, in blue, yellow and green hues. Designed by Kaj Franck in 1953 and executed by the Nuutajärvi-Notsjö glassworks, Finland in 1963.
These vases were made between 1954 and 1968 in four different sizes ranges, this example falls within the medium/large size range.
This "Prisma" is in good condition. No cracks or chips and only some minor scratches. It is fully marked underneath the base in diamond pen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
$1,520 Sale Price
20% Off
A pair of Mid century brass candle sticks, Kara Denmark
Located in Balen, BE
A pair of Mid century brass candle sticks, Kara Denmark.
Solid brass and quality made in Denmark. Marked by the maker at the bottom.
A vintage pair with some age and patina marks.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Oak Planter, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Oak Planter, 1960s.
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern minimalist planter with oak frame and black lacquered metal flower box.
The metal container has been repainted in ...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Zinc
Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Box by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Decorative stoneware “Argenta” box by Wilhelm Kåge in a comfact form. Decorated with a silver griffin, lovely attention to detail.
“Argenta” was introduced at the Stockholm exhibiti...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Lisa Larson - Unique piece - Figure - Gustavsberg - 1998
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description:
On offer is a unique piece by Lisa Larson showing a small child sitting on a dog. Although the piece is made years after Lisa's most ...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic
$2,089 Sale Price
24% Off
Green Crystal Glass Apple by Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors, Sweden, 1957
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning crystal glass apple by Ingeborg Lundin, tinted crispy green. The apple is an iconic piece, composed in 1955 and was first presented at H55 where it caused a sensation. The design is the epitome of Lundin’s pure, gracious style.
About Ingeborg Lundin:
Ingeborg Lundin was a Swedish glass artist, whose 1950s and 60s designs are among the most influential of that era. Lundin got her education at Konstfack in Stockholm and started working at Orrefors directly after her graduation in 1947. She stayed at Orrefors until 1971, redefining the art of glass design with her pure, gracious, sometimes ethereal creations. Ingeborg Lundin received the Lunning prize in 1954 and a gold medal at the Milano Triennale in 1957.
Literature: Svenskt glas...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Arthur Percy Sky Blue Opalescent Glass Bowl, Gullaskruf, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large and delicate sky blue tinted Swedish midcentury modern textured glass bowl from the Reffla series (reffla is Swedish for grooves) designed by Arthur Percy in 1952. White and li...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass
$667 Sale Price
25% Off
Large Scandinavian Rattan Hanging Monkey, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very rare rattan bull head, wicker wall decoration dates to the 1960s-1970s
The proportions are perfect, very decorative.
We still have a dark lacqu...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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
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
Arthur Percy, Bowl, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
By Arthur Percy, Gefle
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
Large “Iglu” Art Glass Bowl by Oiva Toikka for Nuutajärvi, Finland, 1970s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Large and rare hand-blown glass bowl from the Iglu art glass series by Finnish designer Oiva Toikka for Nuutajärvi. Created in the 1970s, each Iglu piece was individually made by han...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Signed Largest Teak Articulated Monkey by Kay Bojesen, Denmark ca. 1952
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare Iconic vintage largest articulated monkey designed by Kay Bojesen, Denmark, 1952.
Teak and limba.
Articulated joints, head, arms, legs.
Can be hung by hands and feet on a shelf ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
$4,060 Sale Price
30% Off
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
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
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
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Book Ends in Solid Brass, Minimal Design by Erik Olovsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elevate your bookshelf with our stunning casted brass book ends. These polished book ends combine minimalistic design with a touch of sophistication, providing both functionality and...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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
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
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...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
$1,895 Sale Price / set
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
Alvar Aalto Vintage 160mm Hand Signed Vase 3030
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, Finland
Iconic Vintage Aalto vase that was blown into an iron mold. Hand Signed "Alvar Aalto 3030". Manufactured by Iittala Finland.
- Condition: Very good for its age. No cracks or chips. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
$503 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
$1,325 Sale Price
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
$712 Sale Price / set
25% Off
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
1950s Danish Teak Freeform Carved Nut Bowl Table Centerpiece Vintage Modern
By Finn Juhl
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Obscure Danish Design Company, AL-BO. Highly finished, thin walled Teak wedge-shaped bowl.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
$557 Sale Price
29% Off
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
1950s Scandinavian Teak Arctic Polar Bear Figure Sculpture Cabin Modern Danish
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful uncommon 1950s design from Denmark of an arctic polar bear. Ink stamped, with remnants of paper label. Unknown artist.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
$2,000 Sale Price
42% 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Vintage Midcentury Stoneware Floor Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large stoneware floor vase by Gunnar Nylund in a classic shape. Beautiful glaze that alternates between purple and clear blue in dramatic splashes.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Hand-Painted Ceramic Lidded Urn w. Flowers by Kurt Ekholm. Arabia, Finland 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful ceramic vase with amazing hand-painted decor.
Attributed to Kurt Ekholm and made by Arabia, Finland, 1930s.
Excellent condition.
Stamped with makers mark.
KURT EKHOLM ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$565 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
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
$2,342 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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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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