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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 

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

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
Original Danish Piet Hein "Solitaire" Teak Board Game Complete Set Vintage 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage "Solitaire" board game designed by Piet Hein for Danish wood manufacturer Skjøde, Skjern. Both the board and the pegs are made from teak. Designed and made ca. 1960s. This piece comes including the original leather bag for storing the pegs and the original instructions in Danish, German and English attached to the bottom. Marked on bottom: Piet Hein Skjøde...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Wood, Leather, Teak

Red Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Vase. Thorkild Olsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed vase with gilded banding on the base. Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYAL COPENHAGEN. Made in Denmark, 1950s. Great condition. M...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Michael Andersen, Bornholm. Large vase in ceramic. Mid-20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Michael Andersen, Bornholm. Large vase in ceramic. Floating glaze in violet and green shades. Model 1409. Mid-20th century. Marked. Perfect condition. Dimensions: Height 26.0 cm. x...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Nittsjö, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, c. 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A white-glazed earthenware vase, designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of Vintage Brass Skultana Wall lamps by Pieer Forsell
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of wall candle sconces designed by Pierre Forsell for the Swedish house Skultana in the 1950s. Made of solid brass and retaining its original protective coating, the sconces hav...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

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. An inscription to the base. Stamped 'BRO...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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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.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Fine Crystal Perfume Bottle With Faceted Stopper By Orrefors, Sweden. c1980 s
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Beautiful and pure, crystal clear perfume bottle by Orrefors, Sweden Unusually faceted, cut crystal stopper completes this most appealing piece Circa 1980's Height with stopper 3.5 ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Aluminia, Tenera flacon in earthenware. Model 2918. Approx. 1960.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Aluminia, Tenera flacon in earthenware. Model 2918. Approx. 1960. First factory quality. In excellent condition. Marked. Dimensions: H 12.3 x D 9.0 cm.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Large and Very Rare Purple Urn Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand - Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A really rare stoneware urn designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 33 cm (13.2") tall and in excellent condition except from a minor surface crack below. It is marked as the p...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Lovely Green and Black Art Deco Vase by Ilse Claesson, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase designed by Ilse Claesson in the 1930s at Rörstrand, Sweden. It is 22 cm high and in very good condition except from some craquelure in the glaze because of the age.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Wooden Sculpture "Den eftertænksomme" by Ole Wettergren, Denmark, 1980s
Located in Odense, DK
A wooden sculpture by Danish artist Ole Wettergren, created in the 1980s. Titled "Den eftertænksomme" (“The Thoughtful”), this work embodies introspection and stillness, expressed th...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Wood

Isak Isaksson Blue Ceramic Vase Crystalline Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A multicolored vase with a stunning crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 17.5 cm (7") high and about 11 cm (4.4") in diameter and it is in excellent con...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Nittsjö, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.25"H x 6.5"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund Red Ceramic Vase for Rörstrand Sweden
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Gorgeous red glaze for this 1960s gunnar nylund ceramic in excellent condition. The Danish-Finnish artist, designer and sculptor Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) is one of the most renowne...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

The Knot of Friendship Candlestick in Brass by Josef Frank, 1938
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The Knot of Friendship Candlestick in Brass by Josef Frank, 1938 Additional Information: Material: Brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden Dimensio...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Brass

Modernist Blue Magic Glass Planter by Michael Bang Ole Winther for Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish Top Hat shaped planter or large vase in white opaline glass. The glass design is by Michael Bang, the decor by Ole Winther and in was made for a limited times during the 19...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Opaline Glass

Large Ceramic Bowl / Fruit Basket - Attributed to Francesca Mascitti-Lindh
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful, generously sized bowl—perfect as a fruit basket on a large table. The piece is in excellent condition, with only minor surface scratches. While I haven’t found a signatu...
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2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Anna Lisa Thomson Vase Ekeby Sweden Flower Relief White Glaze15 1930s
Located in Basel, BS
Rare and early Anna Lisa Thomson stoneware vase with relief decor, hand crafted at Upsala Ekeby in Sweden in the late 1930s to early 1940s. Beautiful cream white color, shows some p...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of Minimalsitic Sculptural Dumbbells by kenko in Stainless Steel Walnut
Located in Berlin, DE
Premium Craftsmanship for Sophisticated Strength Training These exclusive dumbbells are designed by kenko and manufactured in Berlin, Germany. Made from finely machined stainless ste...
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2010s German Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Brass Vase from Lars Holmström Arvika, 1950s
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful vase by Lars Holmström, produced in his own workshop in Arvika, Sweden, ca 1950's. Made of brass.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Nils Landberg for Orrefors Sommerso Vase Smoke Grey and Clear, 1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Scandinavian Modern sommerso vase in smoke grey and clear glass was designed by Nils Landberg for Orrefors Sweden in 1950s. The vase is clearly signed on the bottom with engraved "...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Sommerso, Glass, Art Glass

Wall Candleholders by Pierre Forssell, Skultuna, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Priced per individual piece. Pendel/Reflex wall candleholders by Pierre Forssell, manufactured by Skultuna, Sweden, 1950s. Good original vintage cond...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Brass

Danish Vintage Ceramic Vase by Nils Kähler, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish vintage ceramic vase by Nils Kähler, 1960s. Vintage stoneware table vase in green and earth colored glaze. Marked in the bottom with HAK, Nils and Denmark. Very good condit...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

A pewter vase by Edvin Ollers (1888–1959)
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pewter vase designed by A pewter vase by Edvin Ollers (1888–1959). Narrow cylindrical shape with slightly flared mouth, round indented foot followed by thin stripe decor and decora...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Pair of Candelabras Model 8013 by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland, 1930s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A refined pair of Model 8013 candelabras designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito Oy in the 1930s. Executed in nickel-plated brass, these elegant three-arm candleholders captur...
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1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Brass, Nickel

Ture Berglund, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass vase designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansens Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Gunnar Nylund, Ceramic Carafe/Vase with Rare Pattern, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceramic carafe / vase with blue glaze and rare pattern by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden. Scandinavian Modern, mid-1900s. Signed. In good condition. Beautiful decorative shape ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceramic vase by Gertrud Lonegren in golden glaze and a highly textured surface. Measures: Diameter 21 cm Height 21.5 cm Lonegren studied in Vienna and Stockholm during the 1920s, ...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Gunnar Ander, Candelabras, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and glass candelabras designed by Gunnar Ander and produced by Ystad-Metall, Sweden, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 4.25” H x 4.125” W x 2.5” D 2 sockets Holds .375” diamet...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
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, 1950s. Excellent condition. Incised s...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Large Danish Modern Gray Ceramic Dish for Søholm, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish midcentury modern handmade and hand-decorated stoneware vide-poche dish by ceramic artist Einar Johansen. Gray base with brown lines accentuating the geometric lined relief pa...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

GAB, Vase, Pewter, Sweden, 1934
Located in High Point, NC
A pewter vase designed and produced by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1934.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Swedish, Candelabras, Masur Birch, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and Masur birch candlesticks designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Signed "Signe". Holds three 0.75” diameter candles Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.0"H x 7.75...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Nittsjö, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Willy Johansson for Hadeland, Norway, Ribbed "Atlantic" Vase in Clear Art Glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
Willy Johansson for Hadeland, Norway. Ribbed "Atlantic" vase in clear art glass with bubbles. In very good condition. Signed. Measures: 26 x 12 cm.
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Bright Blue Swedish Art Glass Bowl, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mouth blown Swedish modern encased vivid blue art glass bowl in Murano Sommerso style. Round shape with large frills around the edge and multiple symmetrical waves decorating the ext...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Great Bear Candelabra by Piet Hein
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Piet Hein candelabra in brushed steel. Known as either “Big Dipper” or “The Great Bear”, it was designed by Hein during his time in Argentina to...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Just Andersen, Vase, Pewter, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A small pewter vase designed and produced by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s. Dimensions: 2” H x 1.875” diameter  Diameter of opening: .5”
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1930s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Candelabra by Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1960 s
Located in London, GB
Gunnar Ander born, in 1976 Sweden, designed the candelabra for Ystad Metall, Sweden 1960's made of black lacquered metal arms and have six brass cup shaped candle holders for regular...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Brass, Metal

Set of three Georg Jensen "Leaf" bowls in stainless steel. Late 1900s.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Set of three Georg Jensen "Leaf" bowls in stainless steel. Late 1900s. Largest bowl measures: L 22.0 cm. x W 12.5 cm. H 7.5 cm.
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stainless Steel

Arthur Percy, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Arthur Percy and produced by Gefle, Sweden, 1930s. Dimensions: 5.375” H x 5” diameter
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Three Rare ‘Mangania’ Pieces by Lillemor Mannerheim, Sweden, 1955
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare trio from the ‘Mangania’ series, designed by Lillemor Mannerheim and produced by Gefle for Upsala-Ekeby in 1955. Each piece is made of finely crafted stoneware with Mannerheim’s signature satin matte black glaze, a finish that became her hallmark. Her use of the deep black glaze, developed during her Gefle years, became her artistic signature and remains a defining feature of postwar Scandinavian ceramic design. The set includes three distinct pieces: a tall vase with biomorphic cut-out handles (32 cm), the exceptionally rare small “whale vase...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Danish Modern Decorative Large Mosaic Tile Centerrpiece Bowl
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous Decorative Made in Denmark Large Bowl with mosaic tile beautiful tile well done piece , excellent condition circa 1970's a piece of art.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed fluted earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Scandinavian Modern Stoneware vase by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely, unique miniature stoneware vase by Stig Lindberg, formed like an onion with a slightly asymmetric shape. Embossed striped pattern, glazed light blue and clay.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Pollo Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Porcelin Pollo Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Line.
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1970s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Lovely Blue Ceramic Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A blue vase designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 12 cm tall and about 9 cm in diameter. It has a beautiful blue glaze, it is marked as on picture and w...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Decorative Blue Dish with Gold Beads designed by Birger Kaipianen, 1980s
Located in Værløse, DK
Decorative Blue Dish with gold beads designed by Birger Kaipiainen for Arabia in the 1984. * Oval Hand-Painted Blue Dish with pocket watches, flower and butterfly motives and gold ...
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1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Green Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1965
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware bowl with amazing green glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1965. Great condition. Incised signature ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

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. Great condition, with a few light scratches. Stamped 'BRONS' and makers mark.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s. Green Celadon
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful fluted Art Deco vase with amazing celadon glaze. Designed by Ewald Dahlskog for Bo Fajans (Bobergs Fajansfabrik), Sweden. Excellent condition. Impressed signature 'ED...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Bronze Vase by GAB
Located in Long Island City, NY
Patinated bronze vase by GAB, Sweden, Circa 1930th-40th. Marked by manufacturer.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Bronze Vase by GAB
Bronze Vase by GAB
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Mid Century Aeroplan Plywood Leaf Dish by Tapio Wirkkala Made in Finland c 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Iconic laminated wood aeroplan leaf dish by recognized master of the genre, Tapio Wirkkala. Made in Finland by Soinne et Kni Oy, circa 1950's. This example is in very good, origina...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Birch, Teak

Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand Vase in Ceramics, Beautiful Glaze
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand vase in ceramics. Beautiful glaze. In perfect condition. 2nd. factory quality. Measurse: 22 cm high, 10 cm in diameter. Stamped.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Modern Earth-Toned Vases, Candle Holders with Graphic Line, Denmark, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade set of two vases / candlesticks in smooth ceramic material. Modern matte chalk grayish white glaze with small brown dots and a light brown broad unglazed line placed symmetr...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Nittsjö, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s. Dimensions: 8.375” H x 5.5” diameter Diameter of opening: 2.25”
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Mid Century Wooden Box in Pine by Mario Ceroli for Poltronova, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare Italian mid century wooden and decorative case box designed by Mario Ceroli from the "Mobili della Valle" series produced by Poltronova Italy, 1977. This small box is a uni...
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1970s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Iconic Alvar Aalto Savoy Glass Vase Model. 3030, Deep Green, Iittala 1960s
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 `...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

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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