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
Large Pine Bowl, Sweden 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish Pine bowl from 1979 by Bjarne Högkvist in Forshaga, Sweden. Sportsstuga style with beautiful grain in the manner of Roland Wilhelmsson. This bowl is a b...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
$400 Sale Price
20% Off
Classic stoneware vase ‘Argenta’ series, Gustavsberg, Swedish Modern 1938
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Swedish modern classic, stoneware vase in signature green glaze with decor of a mythical fish at play, and stripe at the rim in silver. Designed by Wilhelm Kåge from the ‘Argenta’ ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Turned Curly Birch Lidded Bowl, Finland, 1970s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A finely turned lidded bowl in solid curly birch, made in Finland during the 1970s. The sculptural form combines smooth, flowing lines with the intricate natural pattern of visakoivu...
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch
Beige Art Deco Vase, Upsala Ekeby Ostergren, Sweden, 1930s, Roman Urn Style
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful beige ceramic vase with handles in shape of a classical roman urn, the vase is designed by Harald Östergren at Upsala Ekeby between 1937-1938. It is 21 cm (8.4") tall and...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Five-Arm Brass Candelabra
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Sculptural vintage candelabra features 5-arm form with 4 curved arms surrounding a slightly taller straight central arm. The circular base and top of the stem are decorated with sing...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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
Arne Bang, Ribbed Stoneware Vase No. 116. Signed
By Arne Bang
Located in Kastrup, DK
Arne Bang 1901-1983.
Fluted "Model 116" ceramic stoneware vase with beautiful turquoise glaze. Denmark 1950's.
Signed with monogram, No. 116.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, with only a few light scratches.
Stamped 'BRONS' and makers mark.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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
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
Red Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware bowl with amazing glossy sang de boeuf (oxblood) glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Danish Eslau Mint Green Rippled Vase, 1950s
By Eslau
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Beautiful, large mint green glazed vase with vertical hand-carved ripples. Manufactured in the 1950s by Danish ceramic studio, Eslau. Signed under base. Great vintage condition with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Clay
Large Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Excellent condition. Incised signature "NYLUND" and makers mark "...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Blue Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware bowl with amazing light blue hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s.
Great con...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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
Ceramic vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceramic vase model by Anna-Lisa Thomson, 1940s.
Produced at Upsala Ekeby, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Modernist 1.8kg Sculptural Brutalist Bronze Metal Candleholder, France, 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Brutalist candleholder
Origin:
France
Material:
solid bronze
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage candleholder, was produced in the 1970s in France. It is made of...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Modern Jar in Pewter, CG Hallberg -1931
By CG Hallberg
Located in Örebro, SE
Swedish Modern Jar in Pewter, CG Hallberg -1931. Signed with makers mark.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use. The lid is slightly uneven.
Numbers i...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
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
Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Good condition, with some light scratches. Slightly askew.
Stamped 'BRONS' and make...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Small Yellow Stoneware Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful Swedish Grace stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Gertrud Lönegren at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41.
Great condition.
Impressed 'Lönegren', 'Rörstrand' and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Hand thrown art piece by Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Hand thrown and altered ceramic vase by Norwegian artist Johanne Birkeland.
Birkeland, who works under the artist name Jossolini, is known for her special techniques in altering her...
Category
2010s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 6 Rörstrand Miniature Vases by Stålhane, Nylund
Lundgren 1950-1960
s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful set of six signed Rörstrand miniature vases, all first quality. The set comprises two by Carl-Harry Stålhane, three by Gunnar Nylund, and one by Bertil Lundgren. Each vase ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Mid-Century Modern Holmegaard Blue Bottle
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century Modern bottle-shaped turquoise and white case glass vase with a long cylindrical neck and a wide, flat rim (Gulvvase by OTTO BRAUER for HOLMEGAARD)
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Large Henning Koppel Teak Bowl for Georg Jensen, 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Large Henning Koppel staved teak bowl for Georg Jensen. Signed, Denmark, 1950s.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
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
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
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
Pair of Modernist Brass Candlesticks, Late 20th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Swedish design. A pair of modernist brass candlesticks.
Handmade.
Late 1900s.
Dimensions: H 16.0 x W 8.0 x Depth 5.0 cm.
Fits candles with a diameter of 2.3 cm.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 Glass
Festivo
Candlesticks by Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala, Finland, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of 6 'Festivo' glass candle holders.
Designed by Timo Sarpaneva 1967 and made by Iittala in Finland, 1970s.
Great condition.
Signed 'TS' underneath.
Height: 8,3 - 18,5 cm
D...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Sommerso Glass Vase by Josef Schott for Smålandshyttan, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Lean hand blown glass vase with caramel brown Sommerso/hues. Designed by Josef Schott and manufactured by Smålandshyttan in Sweden during the 1960s It still has its original paper st...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Kville Keramik, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced by Kville Keramik, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 3 Brass Wall Candlesticks "Sunburst" Holmström, Arvika, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These wall candlesticks were hand -sculpted in Arvika, Sweden. The candlesticks are made in brass by famous Holmström Arvika. These ones are signed on the back. The name Sunburst was...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
1960s Jorgen Mogensen Dish with a Light Glaze
Located in Knebel, DK
Dish in a light glaze with bird motifs made by Jørgen Mogensen for Royal Copenhagen in the 1960´s.
Stamped with production number 21388, Jørgen Mogensens signature, Royal Copenhagen...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
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
Mid century modern brass candlesticks by K-E Ytterberg, Sweden, 1960s
By K-E Ytterberg, BCA Eskilstuna
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Big set of 12 candleholders model 4973 in solid brass designed by K. E. Ytterberg for BCA Eskilstuna, Sweden, during the 1960s.
Organic shape and made in solid brass.
Patinated su...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Collection of Scandinavian Modern Green Ceramic Vases
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Elevate your living space with our exquisite collection of green ceramic vases, curated meticulously from renowned makers like Uppsala-Ekeby, Kupittaa ceramics, and Arabia. Each piec...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Modernist Pewter Bottle Sculpture by Gunnar Havstad, Norway, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant and architectural Modernist pewter bottle designed by Gunnar Havstad, one of Norway's renowned metal artists of the 20th century. Created in the 1950s, this sculptural vessel...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
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
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Danish Mid-century Modern Steel and Brass Menorah
Located in Downingtown, PA
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen: Danish Mid-century Modern Menorah in Steel and Brass,
Circa 1960s
This elegant steel and brass menorah, designed by the Danish master Svend Aage Holm Søre...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Steel
Scandinavian Functionalist Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking “Hedgehog” vase by Gunnar Nylund, made in chamotte stoneware. The clean form contrasts with the craggy surface. Eggshell white, glossy glaze.
The model was introduced aroun...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Art Deco Vase by Ilse Claesson, Rörstrand, Green and Black, 1930s
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
$640 Sale Price
20% Off
Floor vase model "Gramina" by Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Stoneware floor vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala-Ekeby. Model Gramina, characterized by a tall, tapering form and a finely structured surface with vertical r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Sculpture bust in terracotta - Åke Holm - Höganäs
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning bust in terracotta designed by Åke Holm at Höganäs in the mid 20th century. The sculpture is 15 cm tall and in excellent condition. It is signed below.
Åke Holm (1900–198...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
White Ceramic Vase, Pia Rönndahl Rörstrand, Scandinavian Modern
By Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely white ceramic vase designed by Pia Rönndahl at Rörstrand in 1998. The vase is 32.5 cm tall and in excellent condition except from some minor marks in the glaze. Because of t...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Original Danish Raadvad Bread Slicer Dark Blue by Ove Larsen, Midcentury 1980s
By Raadvad
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
This iconic Danish bread slicer was produced by Raadvad in Denmark, circa 1970s-1990s. The color of the lacquer is the original dark blue. It´s very, very rare. It also came in a sl...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel, Iron
Swedish Rörstrand Stoneware Centerpiece Bowl, 1974
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish midcentury modern earthcolored stoneware bowl designed by the Drejargruppen collective for Rörstrand in 1974. Specifically designed and handmade by ceramic artist and porcela...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Midcentury Collection of Five Blue Vases by Erik Hoglund, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Collection of five blue glass vases/vessels designed by Erik Höglund. Hand blown at Boda glass hut during the 1960s. They are all different sizes and shapes in very good to excellent...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Danish Mid Century Grey Ceramic Stoneware Bowl by Arne Bang Produced in Denmark
By Arne Bang
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and iconic Danish mid century and decorative stoneware bowl with a light grey glaze by Arne Bang produced by Holmegaard Stentøj in Denmark, 1950s. In good original condition a...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Green Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A green vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 10 cm (4") high. It´s marked as 1st quality and is in excellent condition.
Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the top nam...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$265 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Handthrown vase by Norwegian artist Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Hand thrown and altered ceramic vase by Norwegian artist Johanne Birkeland.
Birkeland, who works under the artist name Jossolini, is known for her special techniques in altering h...
Category
2010s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Expertly Restored - Norwegian Modern Rosewood Waste Basket by Einar Barnes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Rosewood
Decorative Glass Bowl in Smoky Colours, Mikko Merikallio, Studio Merikallio 1981
Located in Helsinki, FI
A striking decorative bowl by Mikko Merikallio, one of the pioneers of the studio art glass movement in Finland. The bowl displays a captivating interplay of color, with rich tones a...
Category
1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Danish Modern Solid Teak Hand Turned Bowl by Kesa Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful solid teak handcrafted bowl, circa 1950s in solid teak in the style of Finn Juhl, manufactured by Kesa Denmark we have cleaned and oiled this piece its in great condition.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Abstract bronze sculpture by Swedish Sculptor Bengt Amundin, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Sculpture "Förvandlad Fågel" (Transformed bird) made by Swedish Sculptor Bengt Amundin during the 1950s. Made from cast and patinated bronze on original base from asymmetrical pine w...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Set of 2 Vases by Anna-Lisa Thomson. Gefle / Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
Set of 2 beautiful vases by Anna-Lisa Thomson at Gefle / Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Excellent condition.
Signed 'Thomson' on the side of the vase and impressed 'TB' underneath.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio. Small stoneware vase with Aniara glaze.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio. Elegant small stoneware vase with Aniara glaze.
Beautifully glazed in the characteristic Aniara glaze in shades of blue and violet with vibrant...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Timo Sarpaneva, blue Bird Bottle, Ittala, 1950s
By Ittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Uppsala, SE
The famous bird bottle by Finnish design icon Timo Sarpaneva for Ittala. The model was designed in 1956. This example is in the very desirable blue colour. Very good vintage conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Large Creme Floor Vase - Höganäs Andersson
Johansson - Erik Ivarsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large creme-colored floor vase designed by Erik Ivarsson at Andersson & Johansson in Höganäs, Sweden. The vase is 47 cm high and in excellent condition except from a minor un-glaze...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
$1,281 Sale Price
20% Off
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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