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.
to
1,855
5,292
100
66
14
54
5,224
166
122
4,020
813
6
4
60
533
453
673
1,046
456
146
53
26,095
14,053
9,220
5,458
3,957
3,065
2,287
1,732
1,420
1,332
1,156
1,144
1,025
932
899
666
654
580
3,001
1,164
1,103
913
476
4,015
1,365
5,316
4,824
3,498
1,129
348
Height
to
Width
to
5,458
5,402
5,437
392
311
281
255
181
Style: Scandinavian Modern
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 ...
Category
1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Excellent condition. Incised signature "NYLUND" and makers mark "R" for Rör...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$1,610 Sale Price
20% Off
Pierre Forssell Adjustable Candleholder, Model Variation
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern adjustable candleholder. Model "Variabel", in solid brass by Pierre Forsell, Skultuna, Sweden. No 1607.
Forssell (1925-2004) was a trained silversmith. During th...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
$1,996 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Danish Kähler Large Ceramic Low Bowl Green Black Gray Speckled Glaze
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Very rare large low bowl with very interesting glaze expression from the Danish ceramic workshop Kähler. The shape of this bowl and the glaze has a time...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage 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.
Dimensions: 5.375” H x 5” diameter
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage 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
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Nils Thorsson for Aluminia Baca Flask Vase Abstract Pattern Danish Ceramic 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
This is one of the more rare to find vases from the "Baca " series by Nils Thorsson and it has very rare glaze colors. The vase is from the early production with the Aluminia hallmar...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Swedish Modern Brass candle-sticks Lars Holmström for Svenskt Tenn, 1950
Located in Vorst, BE
Elegant pair of Swedish Modern candlesticks in solid brass, dating from the 1950s. Each piece features a central tubular element designed to hold one candle. This central element is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Lidded Bronze Art Deco Box by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful lidded bronze box with amazing patina. The inside clad in teak wood.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, with only a few light scratche...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Stoneware Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Designed by Gertrud Lönegren. This studio piece was created at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41. Swedish Grace.
Great condition.
Impr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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”
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch, Teak
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Small Dahl Jensen Crackle Glazed Bowl. Copenhagen, Denmark, 1930s. Green Gold.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Dahl Jensen crackle glazed bowl with hand painted flowers and gilded banding on the rim.
Designed by Jens Peter Dahl Jensen. Made in Cop...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Bronze Vase by GAB
Located in Long Island City, NY
Patinated bronze vase by GAB, Sweden, Circa 1930th-40th.
Marked by manufacturer.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$1,800 Sale Price
40% Off
1970s Orrefors
Corona
Crystal Bowl
By Orrefors
Located in Raleigh, US
Orrefors Swedish ‘Corona’ Heavy Crystal Bowl
This exquisite vintage crystal bowl from Orrefors, a renowned Swedish glass manufacturer, combines classic elegance with modern design. ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
$334 Sale Price
20% Off
Christer Heijl, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Christer Heijl, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.75" Height x 7.25" Diameter
All items shi...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Per Lütken for Holmegaard. “Carnaby” vase in orange art glass.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Per Lütken for Holmegaard.
“Carnaby” vase in orange art glass.
Designed in 1968.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 13.5 cm. x D 9.0 cm.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$168 Sale Price
30% Off
Christer Heijl, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white and green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Christer Heijl and produced by Töreboda Keramik, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Axella Stentoj Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Balen, BE
Axella Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, Model 2705
A large and elegant mid-century ceramic centerpiece bowl by Axella, model 2705, known for its clean modernist form and warm, organic gla...
Category
1970s Danish 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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Swedish Modern Vase from Birka Metall, circa 1930s-40s
Located in Örebro, SE
Swedish Modern vase in metal from Birka Metall, ca 1930-1940s.
Signed with makers mark.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and ...
Category
1930s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Iconic Alvar Aalto Savoy Glass Vase Model. 3030, Deep Green, Iittala 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Iittala
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 `...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Vase by Gunnar Nylund
Located in Long Island City, NY
A vase designed by Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997). Sweden.
Chamottered stoneware with blue glaze. Marked by manifacturer.
Minor chip.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
$1,800 Sale Price
40% Off
White Art Deco Stoneware Floor Vase by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A grand white vase in chamotte stoneware. Art Deco / Swedish Grace.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition. There is a glaze miss on the inside of t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$3,795 Sale Price
20% Off
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Vase with Lid, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Royal Copenhagen
Lovely Royal Copenhagen porcelain vase, terra cotta and grey crackle glaze with gold trim and decorated lid. With marks on base, Denmark, 1950s
Measures: 9 height x ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
1960s Metallic Enamel Aqua Bowl by Emalox of Norway
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Emalox Aqua Aluminum Enamel Bowl Dish
Made in Norway MCM
2.25 h x 6 diameter
Preowned vintage condition
Refer to images
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Enamel
"Lille Abe På Strøget" Made In Teak By Kay Bojesen For Mads Nørgaard
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Lejre, DK
"Lille Abe på Strøget" is a special edition of Kay Bojesen's iconic monkey, crafted in teak wood. This version was created in collaboration with Danish designer Mads Nørgaard, known ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Bronze Art Deco Vase by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s.
Great condition, but with some scratches on the surface.
Stamped 'BRONS', model n...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Bertil Vallien fo Kosta Boda Sweden miniature sculpture Stair ”Entrance” 1993
Located in Delft, NL
Bertil Vallien fo Kosta Boda Sweden miniature sculpture Stair ”Entrance” 1993
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
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', model number '312' an...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Glazed Ceramic Vase with Two Handles by Eva Jancke Björk, Upsala Ekeby, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Glazed Ceramic Vase with Two Handles by Eva Jancke Björk for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c, 1940
This vase is an excellent example of Eva Jancke Björk’s work. Lovely saturated sage color ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$1,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 8 Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of eight beautiful stoneware vases with amazing and rare glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Excellent condition. Incised signature "GN" and maker...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$18,998 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Elegant Swedish Grace pewter candelabras, 1 pair by Herman Bergman 1929.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of elegant Swedish Grace pewter candelabras, manufactured by Herman Bergman in 1929.
In good condition, one base with a dent and one bottom with a scratch. Nice patina overall.
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Stoneware Wall Plaque / Tile, Rörstrand - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Fish
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stoneware wall plaque in shape of a fish designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. It is 38.5 cm long (15.4") and 15.5 cm (6.2") tall. It is in excellent condition and marked a...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Blue Ceramic Bowl Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Vintage Midcentury
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely unique blue bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 11.5 cm (4.6") in diameter. It is in excellent condition except fr...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$332 Sale Price
29% Off
Swedish Modern Brass Candelabra by Lars Holmström for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden 1950
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Stunning candelabra in brass by Lars Holmström, Arvika for Firma Svenskt Tenn. This candelabra features seven holders and a curved organic form. One candle cup is slightly loose, but...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$632 Sale Price
20% Off
Bronze and Brass Bonnie Contemporary Large Sconce. Handmade in Sweden
Located in Torslanda, SE
by Matthew Holleman, 2023
Standard size, 37" L, 33" H 95cm L, 85cm H
Brass, Nickel and Bronze options available. This piece is handmade from our Swedish workshop and fully customi...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Green Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware bowl with amazing green hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s.
Great conditio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$470 Sale Price
20% Off
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1956
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, 1956.
Great condition. Slightly obliq...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Scandinavian Wooden Candleholders, Set of 6
Located in KUTNO, PL
This set of Scandinavian wooden candle holders is a perfect example of the simplicity and natural beauty that characterize Scandinavian design. Made of wood, often from light species...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Isak Isaksson Lovely Red Ceramic Vase - Crystalline Glaze - Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A red vase with a crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 18.5 cm (7.4") high and about 11 cm (4.4") in diameter and it is in excellent condition. This is ...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Vintage Scandinavian Oval Tray Set in Perforated Brass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of 3 oval trays in piercet brass. Very suitable for Christmas Sweets or decorations. Made in Denmark during the 1960s or 1970s, probably by Jacob Worm or CAWA.
Measurements:...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$261 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Ceramic Figurine of Tahitian Woman by Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby, 1960s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Ceramic Figurine, Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, ca. 1960
This sculptural work by Mari Simmulson in Glazed ceramic captures a seated Tahitian woman in a moment of quiet poise. Executed in gl...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Iron and Glass Hanging Candelabra / Chandelier by Bertil Vallien
Located in Karlstad, SE
Hanging candelabra in wrought iron and crystal by Bertil Vallien for Boda Smide, Sweden, circa 1970.
It consists of 12 candleholders held by a circular wrought iron frame.
Conditio...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
White Ceramic Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson. Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful vase with amazing relief pattern.
Designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Excellent condition.
Impressed 'EKEBY'.
Anna-Lisa Thomson (1905-1952) ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
$3,510 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Art Deco / Swedish Grace.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, with a few light scratches.
Stamped 'BRO...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian Crystal Glass Ashtray Catchall Buck Deer Sweden Strombergshytta
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial Scandinavian Modern Swedish Modern Strombergshyttan crystal glass ashtray or vide-poche catchall with etched deer buck animal design at center, circa mid-...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
"Surrea" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful “Surrea” vase by Wilhelm Kåge, with a striking, skewed form. Glazed with white carrara glaze. Very cool shadow effect.
The “Surrea” stoneware series was first introduced i...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Bronze Art Deco Bowl by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
An Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze bowl with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s.
Great condition, only with some light scratches.
Stamped 'BRONS',...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Art Deco Vase by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s.
Great condition.
Stamped 'BRONS', model number '9130' and signature 'Sune Bäckstr...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Paprika
Ceramic Vases (3) by Anna-Lisa Thomson - Upsala Ekeby, Sweden
Located in Utrecht, NL
Impressive and rare set of 3 vintage ceramic 'Paprika' (peppers) vases by Swedish designer Anna-Lisa Thomson (1905-1952).
Dark brown ceramic vases, worked with Sgraffito technique ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Vintage Wood Mannequin Head
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Vintage wood mannequin head from sweeden. Solid oak, circa 1960. Price for the pair.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
$2,197 / set
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking small stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in an appealing round form with a cylinder shaped neck. Creamy pale blue hare’s fur glaze.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Miniature Gray Bowl - Gunnar Nylund - 1940-1950s - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A miniature bowl with a stunning glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the bowl is 3.5 cm (1.4") high and 6.8 cm (2.7") in diameter. It is in excellent condition. It is mark...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Svend Hammershøi Box in Black
White Ash Glaze. Herman A Kähler, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A small and beautiful Art Deco lidded box with amazing black and white glaze.
Designed by Svend Hammershøi and made by Herm A. Kähler, Denmark, 1930s.
Excellent condition.
Signed w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
$470 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass candelabra likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Holds three 1” candles
Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.0"H x 8.5"W x 8.0"D
All items ship from High Point, Nort...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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.
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
White Horse Porcelain
Wood Ram Sculpture
Wooden Carved Dog
Wooden Cow
1920s Royal Copenhagen
1960 Italy Cats
19th Century Bronze Stag
Acrobats Bronze
Alexandrite Murano
Amsterdam Clock
Antique Bronze Hare
Antique Candle Clock
Antique Dog Clock
Antique French Letters
Antique German Carousel
Antique Growlers
Antique Hippo
Antique Horse Figurines