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
Stunning Yellow Stoneware Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg - 1968
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning yellow stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg designed in 1968, the vase has a lovely har-fur glaze. The vase is 14 cm (5.6") ta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Midentury Brass Candelabra by Lars Holmström, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing brass candelabra by Lars Holmström, in a distinct meander-like geometric design with a rectangular base. Holds seven candles. Heavy quality.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
$140 Sale Price
30% Off
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
$370 Sale Price
20% Off
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green and orange-glazed earthenware vase, designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Of Brass Candlesticks by Jens H. Quistgaard For Dansk design, Denmark, 1956
Located in Balen, BE
Pair of Brass Candlesticks by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Design, Denmark.
Designed in 1956 by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Design, this elegant pair of brass candlesticks exemplif...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
A set of three ‘Hurricane’ by BJÖRN WIINBLAD
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of three ‘Hurricane’ storm lanterns, in nickel plated finish by BJÖRN WIINBLAD. Signed . Circa late 20th century. Signed.
H 15″-22″.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$3,900 / set
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$280 Sale Price
30% Off
Gunnar Nylund, rare Large Decorative Ceramic Vase / Carafe, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful decorative carafe / vase in ceramic by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, Mid-1900s. A rare shape with a wonderful light green with spots of dark blue and grey.
Signed....
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1962
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
$1,329 Sale Price
20% Off
Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden, 1953
By Edward Hald, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful graal vase by Edward Hald, crystal clear with nuances of green. Beautiful underwater motif of fish, where the layers of glass create a lively, wat...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Kosta Boda Bertil Vallien Volcano Series Mini Object Vase, Double Bubble 48136
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite mini object vase is a standout piece from Bertil Vallien's iconic Volcano series, designed in 1981. The unique double bubble shape is enhanced by the stunning iridesce...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Luster, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Cast iron relief by Anna Petrus for Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, ca 1925
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking relief by Anna Petrus, made from cast iron. Beautiful, energetic motif of a lion with a flowing mane on its back paws, great attention to detail.
Anna Petrus was a Swedish ...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
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...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Carl-Harry Stålhane Hand-Painted Stoneware Vase for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1976
Located in Karis, Nyland
Hand-thrown and hand-painted stoneware vase from Rörstrand’s art department (Drejargruppen), created by Swedish master ceramist Carl-Harry Stålhane in 1976. The tall, flared form is ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
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.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Nittsjö, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, c. 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A white-glazed earthenware vase, designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
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...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Kay Bojesen Jointed Monkey Toy Danish Modern Teak
By Kay Bojesen
Located in San Diego, CA
Kay Bojesen articulating and jointed teak monkey. Bought from the original owner who had it in the early 1960s. Nice color and patina the cords are loosely sold AS/IS.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
1970s Rare Elephant Dansk Animal Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren
By Dansk, Gunnar Cyren
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern Signed Dansk Silverplated Elephant Figure. Vintage silver-plated paperweight figurine designed by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk in the 1970s. Signed Dansk Designs Japan G...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
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...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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 "...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Sommerso, Glass, Art Glass
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
$386 Sale Price
50% Off
Fine Crystal Perfume Bottle With Faceted Stopper By Orrefors, Sweden. c1980
s
By Orrefors
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
$269 Sale Price
40% Off
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$641 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
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.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$210 Sale Price
30% Off
Modernist Blue Magic Glass Planter by Michael Bang
Ole Winther for Holmegaard
By 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...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Opaline Glass
$217 Sale Price
20% Off
Erik Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Sleeping Tabby Cat
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Charming vintage sculpture of a sleeping grey and white tabby cat was designed by Erik Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen. Highly detailed porcelain figurine was hand-decorated with extra ...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Great Bear Candelabra by Piet Hein
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...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Metal
Gunnar Nylund Stoneware Vase with Tiger Taupé Glaze for Rörstrand, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small cylindrical vase with Taupe glazes commonly called tiger. Designed by Gunnar Nylund and created in the workshop at Rörstrand in Sweden during the 1960s. Fully signed and marked...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
$142 Sale Price
48% Off
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...
Category
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel
$280 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Pollo Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Porcelin Pollo Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Line.
Category
1970s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Danish Modern Speckled Sand Colored Stoneware Vase, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish organic modern hand-thrown vase with stunning speckled brown and sand colored glaze. Signed under base with original label on lower side.
Beautiful vintage condition.
Denmar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Vase. Thorkild Olsen, Denmark, 1958.
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed vase with gilded banding on neck and base.
Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYAL COPENHAGEN. Made...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
$1,325 Sale Price
20% Off
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Grouping of Rorstrand Ceramic Vases By Gunnar Nylund
Carl Harry Stalhane 1950s
Located in Troy, MI
Superb grouping of three ceramic vessels by Rörstrand Sweden
Circa 1950s
Pitcher form SYE vase in muted blue glaze by Carl-Harry Stalhane
4 inch diameter 4.5 inch height
Rust gla...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and black earthenware vase produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.5"H x 7.25"W x 7.25"D
All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
The Knot of Friendship Candlestick in Brass by Josef Frank, 1938
By Josef Frank
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...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$435 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Pair of Candelabras Model 8013 by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland, 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
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...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Nickel
1980s Brass Candelabra, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Beautiful tripod brass candelabra from unknown maker. Most likely manufactured in Sweden during the 1980s.
Suitable for wide candles: Ø up to 7cm
Dimens...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
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...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
A pewter vase by Edvin Ollers (1888–1959)
By Edvin Ollers
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...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
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, ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Ander, Candelabras, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Ander
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...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
GAB, Vase, Pewter, Sweden, 1934
Located in High Point, NC
A pewter vase designed and produced by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1934.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
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.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
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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