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
Set of 3 Stoneware Globe Vases by Nils Allan Johannesson, Sweden, 1960s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of three Mid-century beautiful stoneware globe vases.
Made by Nils Allan Johannesson in his studio in Barsebäckshamn, Sweden, 1960s.
Great condition. No chips, cracks or craz...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$850 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vicke Lindstrand, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue and brown-glazed earthenware vase designed by Vicke Lindstrand and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Midcentury Brutalist Bronze Candleholder by Michael Harjes, Germany, 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Brutalist candleholder
Origin: Germany
Design producer: Michael Harjes
Material: bronze
Decade: 1960s
Description: This original vintage candleholder was produced in th...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Large Blue Bubble Glass Vase attributed to Helena Tynell by Jachmann, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very good condition. Very huge and heavy. Very rare.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Yellow Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1969.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware bowl with amazing yellow hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1969.
Great conditio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$1,230 Sale Price
20% Off
Vallien Kosta Boda Pink White Minos Art Glass Vase, 1984
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Exquisite rose pink and white art glass vase from the 1984 Minos series by Bertil Vallien for the Kosta Boda Artist Collection. Slim neck and narrow...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Green Vase Argenta - Wilhelm Kåge - Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase of model Argenta, designed by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg . The vase is 11.5 cm high and in excellent condition. Marked Argenta and hand turned below.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
$370 Sale Price
20% Off
Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby, Dish in Glazed Stoneware with Portrait of Woman
Located in København, Copenhagen
Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby. Dish in glazed stoneware with a portrait of a woman.
1960's.
In very good condition.
Measures: 27,0 x 18,0 x 4.5 cm.
Stamped.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
$350 Sale Price
30% Off
Blue Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware bowl with amazing glossy 'aniara' 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
$470 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Cast Iron Urns by Olof Hult Scandinavian Modern
By Olof Hult
Located in Copenhagen, DK
OLOF HULT - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN
Trädgårdsurnor "Mikrokosmos" by Olof Hult, Sweden.
Cast iron with natural patina.
Model exhibited at The International Exposition of Modern Indus...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
$10,261 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Rörstrand Sweden Footed Bowl Green Speckled Glaze by Carl-Harry Stålhane 1950s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage footed bowl by Swedish ceramist Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Sweden. Made circa 1950s.
The bowl is made from stoneware and has a slightly triangular shape. It is decora...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed fluted earthenware vase, designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Danish Modern Sorgenfri Floral Decor White Striped Ceramic Vase, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish midcentury ceramic vase with floral relief ornaments on front and back on the unglazed brick red body. Shiny white broad lined glaze on sides and top. A Scandinavian piece wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Rare Lion Couple in Glazed Stoneware, 1970
s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Rare lion couple in glazed stoneware. 1970's.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Measures: 16 x 7.5 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
$490 Sale Price
30% Off
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Bo Fajans, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
By Bo Fajans
Located in High Point, NC
A grey-glazed incised ceramic vase designed and produced by Bo Fajans, Gefle, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
Located in Malmö, SE
Original Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" porcelain Vase for Rosenthal.
Early and rare production, made between 1979 and 1980.
Excellent condition. Marked 'Rosenthal' 'Studio Linie' and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
$470 Sale Price
20% Off
Pewter Jar by Estrid Ericson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant pewter jar by Estrid Ericson, with beautiful matte patina. Rim and lid decorated with a subtle pattern. Handle wound with blonde rattan for a nice contrast.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Dove Blue Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A dove blue vase with a lovely glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 25 cm (10") high and 8.5 cm (3.4") in diameter. It´s in excellent condition and marked as 1st...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Arthur Percy, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
By Arthur Percy
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Arthur Percy and produced by Gefle, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Arthur Percy, Bowl, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
By Arthur Percy
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic bowl designed by Arthur Percy and produced by Gelfe, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Discoloration to piece consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inches): 3.0"H ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Jewelry boxes by Just Andersen
Located in Long Island City, NY
A patinated bronze jewelry box by Just Andersen. Denmark, Circa 1930th.
Stamped and numbered. Excellent vintage condition.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Green / Gray Ceramic Vase Berndt Friberg Gustavsberg Midcentury Vintage, 1967
Located in Stockholm, SE
A steelgreen / gray vase designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 10 cm (4") high. It has a beautiful har fur glaze and vase produced in 1967, it is marked...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$1,092 Sale Price
20% Off
Martin Aberg for Servex Scandinavian Modern Teak Bowl, Sweden 1960s
By Servex 1, Martin Åberg
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Mid Century Modern teak bowl was designed by Martin Aberg for Servex; it was made in Sweden for IDG International Designers Group in 1960s. The beautiful wood grain emphasiz...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
$320 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Swedish Grace Brass Vase by Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant patinated bronze vase. Called 'Kungavasen' (The Kings Vase).
Art deco / Swedish Grace.
Made by Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, 1930s.
Good condition. Some wear to the patina...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$796 Sale Price
20% Off
White and Gold
Carrara
Tea Caddy by Wilhelm Kage. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful rectangular Art Deco stoneware box / tea caddy with 'Carrara' glaze and gold details.
Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s.
Good original conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$470 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Copper, Elm, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A copper and elm candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Hold 0.65” diameter candles
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
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
Erik Mornils, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green and brown-glazed ceramic vase designed by Erik Mornils and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.0"H x 4.5"W x 4.5"D
All items ship from Hig...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Valdemar Petersen Danish Modern Large Square Vase Khaki, Bing
Grøndahl 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large square vase by Valdemar Petersen for the Danish stoneware manufacturer Bing & Grøndahl. Made circa 1960s-1970s.
The vase has a green-brownish glaze on an incised stripe deco...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions: 7.875” H x 4.75” diameter
Diameter of opening: 2.75”
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Sigvard Nilsson for Söwe Konst Sweden Teak Bowl Scandinavian Modern
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage teak bowl was designed by Sigvard Nilsson for Söwe Konst Sweden in 1950s. Sculptural, organic shape with slightly asymmetrical rim showcases the beautiful wood texture of th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Teak
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Höganas Keramik, Bowl, Glazed Stoneware, Höganäs, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown, beige, and orange stoneware decorative dish / vide-poche / bowl designed and produced by Höganäs Keramik, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Hans-Ange Jakobsson Glass And Brass Candlesticks
Located in Doraville, GA
DESCRIPTION
A pair of candlesticks designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by his own company, Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB sometime between 1960 - 1970. The candlesticks are solid b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$2,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Large Olle Alberius for Rörstrand "Kurbits" Centerpiece Bowl, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish Mid-Century Modern handmade and hand-decorated centerpiece bowl in rustic chamotte clay by Swedish designer Olle Alberius (1926-1993). The decorations are inspired by the tra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery, Clay
$706 Sale Price
30% Off
Larger Swedish Heavy Bronse Vase ca 1930
Located in Farsta, SE
Larger Swedish Heavy Bronse Vase ca 1930
Marked Brons Athena Ystad.
Height: 17 cm/6.6 inch
Depth: 11.5 cm/4.5 inch
Width: 14 cm/5.5 inch
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Grace, pewter lid box, decor of dolphin, 1931
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pewter lid box, decor of dolphin, 1931 and engraved decor of figur on dolphin by Harald Linder for JL Hultman, Uddevalla Sweden 1931.
With hallmarks JLH, E8=1931, U
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
2 Miniature Ceramic Vessles / Vases - Höganäs Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
2 miniature ceramic vessles designed at Höganäs in Sweden probably in the 1960s. They are 6.5 cm tall and in excellent condition, signed as on photos.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
1950s Danish Kähler Handmade Ceramic Ochre Glazed Vase
By Kähler
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stunning handmade Danish mid-century modern stoneware vase by Kähler. Raw neck with warm ochre shiny crackle glaze on the top and belly. Manufactured in the small Danish town of Naes...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
$1,211 Sale Price
40% Off
Mid Century Turned Pine Wood Scandinavian Candle Holders Sweden 1960s
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
A lovely pair of turned wood candle holders in pine.
Handcrafted in Sweden, in the 1960’s
Good condition.
H: 23cm & 22cm
W: 8,5cm
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
$304 Sale Price / set
58% Off
Nittsjö, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.0"H x 6.0"W x 6.0"D
All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vicke Lindstrand Vase Produced by Kosta in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Glass vase designed by Vicke Lindstrand. Produced by Kosta in Sweden. Signed ‘Kosta 46451 Lindstrand'.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Crystal Vase by Bengt Edenfalk for Royal Krona, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A sculptural crystal vase designed by Bengt Edenfalk and manufactured by Royal Krona in Skruf Sweden during the 1970s. It is signed by the designer in hand...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
$327 Sale Price
20% Off
Just Andersen, Small Vase, Disko metal, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A small disko metal vase designed and produced by Just Andersen, Denmark, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Teak Wood Box
Located in New York, NY
A round Scandinavian Modern teak wood box with lid, circa mid-20th century, Scandinavia. A great piece for a desk, vanity, closet area, etc. Dimensio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak, Wood
Marianne Starck, Vase, Glazed Stoneware, Michael Andersen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and white glazed stoneware vase designed by Marianne Starck and produced by Michael Andersen, Denmark, 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green and orange-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Vintage Brass Candlesticks, 1960s, Set of 9
Located in KUTNO, PL
The set of vintage brass candlesticks is an elegant proposal that catches the eye with its timeless aesthetics and nobility of the material. The brass from which they are made gives ...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Art Glass Bottle Form Vase Otto Bauer for Kastrup Holmegaard
By Otto Brauer, Holmgaard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous deep
rich blue Art Glass vase by Otto Brauer for Holmgaard C1960. Striking color and tall 15". In excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$420 Sale Price
49% Off
Swedish Designer, Candlesticks, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass candlesticks designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Holds a 0.875” candle
Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.5"H x 3.75"W x 3.75"D
All items ship from High Point, ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Vicke Lindstrand, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed earthenware vase designed by Vicke Lindstrand designed by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Fåglavik, Sweden. Two art glass vases. Modernist design with bubble relief
Located in København, Copenhagen
Fåglavik, Sweden.
Two art glass vases. Modernist design with a bubble relief.
Approximately from the 1970s.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: W 11.0 cm x D 7.0 cm x H 14.0 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$224 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Pierre Forssell Brass Vase Produced by hand in Skultuna Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
This vase was hand crafted at the Skultuna studio were Pierre Forssell was working with he's assistant. The vase is made of a brass tube where a brass curved crown was delicately wel...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Squared
Fluted Brass Vase By Gunnar Ander for Ystad-Metall
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This mid-century vase, designed by Gunnar Ander for Ystad-Metall, exemplifies Scandinavian Modern design from the 1960s. Made of brass, the vase features a distinctive squared and conical shape, resting on a circular base. The design is enhanced by three vertical flutes on each side, adding subtle detail to its clean lines.
Handcrafted in Ystad, Sweden, it bears the engraved markings "Ystad-Metall" and "MADE IN SWEDEN" on the underside, confirming its authenticity. This vase is a fine representation of the craftsmanship and aesthetic principles of its time.
ABOUT GUNNAR ANDER
Gunnar Ander (1908–1976) was a Swedish designer known for his artistic talent and significant contributions to Scandinavian design. Born in Lidköping, Ander showed early promise, illustrating for a local newspaper as a teenager before studying at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Stockholm.
In the late 1940s or early 1950s, he joined Ystad-Metall, where he created some of the company’s most iconic designs, particularly his brass candle holders, which remain highly sought after today. Ander also worked for Lindshammar Glassworks and was a key designer at Scandia Present...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$472 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Gold
Brown Sommerso Glass Bowl, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This glass bowl was manufactured in Scandinavian during the 1950s. Made of art glass in the Sommerso technique, which in Italian means immersed. This technique involves repeatedly pl...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$612 Sale Price
20% Off
Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Sweden 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware vase with amazing 'aniara' glossy glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s.
Good condition....
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$945 Sale Price
20% Off
Yellow Eggshaped Stoneware Vase Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden 1957
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful egg-shaped stoneware vase with amazing yellow hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1957.
Great conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Green Stoneware Miniature Vase by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg Studio Sweden 1957
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware vase with amazing green hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1957.
Great condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$1,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Anna Petrus, Pewter Box, Firma Svenskt Tenn, 1928
Located in Stockholm, SE
Box in brass and pewter with decor of a womans face. Designed by Anna Petrus for Firma Svenskt Tenn. Marked B8 = 1928.
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Pewter
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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