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
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green and off-white glazed earthenware vase produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.0"H x 5.5"W x 4.5"D
All items ship from High Point, North C...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Jerk Werkmäster, Vase, Earthenware, Nittsjo Keramik, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Bochum, NRW
A swedish modern vase with applied relief rings. Jerk Werkmeister for Nittsjö.
A green-glazed earthenware vase, designed by Jerk Werkmäster and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1940s....
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Danish Nils Kähler for HAK Kähler Large Wide Vase with Greyish-brown Glaze 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large wide vase with sweeping shape, made of chamotte clay which gives the surface an rustic expression.
The glaze is greyish-brown, with a satin look...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
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
A vase by Svenkst Tenn
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Long Island City, NY
A vintage vase produced by Svenkst Tenn. Sweden Circa 1940s.
Pewter and brass. Marked " Modern Metallkunst Svenkst Tenn".
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
$1,900
GUNNAR NYLUND. A stoneware floor vase, Rörstrand
Located in Long Island City, NY
GUNNAR NYLUND. A stoneware floor vase, Rörstrand, Circa 1950th. Baluster-shaped in brown-beige glaze with squares in relief.
Signed. Minor ships and scratches.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Blue Stoneware Miniature Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1966
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful miniature stoneware bowl with amazing blue hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1966.
Great condition....
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$946 Sale Price
20% Off
Collectors stoneware bowl in ceramic, Scandinavian Modern, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful, decorative stoneware bowl with glaze shifting in blues, black and brown.
By Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden mid1900s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Brown Stoneware Floor Vase by Arthur Andersson, Wallåkra
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A large and magnificent Scandinavian modern brown salt-glazed stoneware vase by Arthur Andersson with horizontal patterns of zig zags and striations relief decor. Inside glazed. Insi...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$4,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Small Baca Vase Blue White Ochre Danish 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Small ceramic vase from the Royal Copenhagen "Baca" series designed by Nils Thorsson in the late 1960s. This vase was manufactured in the period 1969 to 1974.
It features a geomet...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mari Simmulson, Upsala Ekeby, Bowl "Hedenhös" Porcelain, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely ceramic bowl of model "Hedenhös" in green and gray designed between 1957-1960 by Mari Simmulson at Upsala Ekeby. It is 23 x 18 cm in diameter and in mint condition.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$351 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Lidded Bronze Box by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful lidded bronze box with amazing patina. Art Deco / Swedish Grace.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Good condition, but with scratches and wear to the ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$3,133 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare GAB Swedish Modern Solid Bronze Art Deco Jardinière Bowl, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A refined and sculptural bronze centerpiece bowl, designed and produced in the 1930s by GAB (Guldsmedsaktiebolaget), one of Sweden’s most respected metalware firms. Exemplifying the ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Sommerso Glass Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Sommeroso vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors. smoked greenish gray color. signed on underside.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Kaj Franck Prism Crystal Vase, Finland, 1960s
By Kaj Franck
Located in Uccle, BE
A free blown, cased glass, facet cut Art-object “Prisma”, model KF 249, in blue, yellow and green hues. Designed by Kaj Franck in 1953 and executed by the Nuutajärvi-Notsjö glassworks, Finland in 1963.
These vases were made between 1954 and 1968 in four different sizes ranges, this example falls within the medium/large size range.
This "Prisma" is in good condition. No cracks or chips and only some minor scratches. It is fully marked underneath the base in diamond pen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
$1,521 Sale Price
20% Off
Nittsjö, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions: 7.5” H x 6.25” diameter
Diameter of opening: 2.25”
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pierre Forssell for Skultuna. Pair of "Reflex" wall-mounted candle holders.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pierre Forssell for Skultuna. A pair of "Reflex" wall-mounted candle holders.
Polished brass.
From the 21st century.
Designed in the late 1960s.
In perfect condition. Like new.
Dimen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$280 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Alvar Aalto Vintage 160mm Hand Signed Vase 3030
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, Finland
Iconic Vintage Aalto vase that was blown into an iron mold. Hand Signed "Alvar Aalto 3030". Manufactured by Iittala Finland.
- Condition: Very good for its age. No cracks or chips. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
$503 Sale Price
20% Off
Brown Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1963
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing brown hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1963.
Excellent condition.
Inc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Egg Sculpture Green Speckled Glaze by Hans Hedberg Mid-Century Modern
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Egg designed by the Swedish ceramicist Hans Hedberg, who lived and worked in Biot, France. This egg is 30 cm (12") high including the stand. It´s in excellent condition and it has a lovely glaze.
Hedberg worked with several famous artists, among Picasso, Léger and Matisse.
It is signed and in very good condition, it has some minor white...
Category
1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Green ceramic vase - Anna-Lisa Thomson - Upsala Ekeby - 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely green floor vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson at Upsala Ekeby. The vase is 40.5 cm (16.2") high and in excellent condition.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
A Brown Ceramic Bowl - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand Sweden 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown bowl in ceramics, it is designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 12 x 8.5 cm wide. It´s in excellent condition except from some craquelure and air-bubbles on...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Expertly Restored - Norwegian Modern Rosewood Waste Basket by Einar Barnes
By Einar Barnes , P.S. Heggen
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
Unique Stoneware Bowl by Liisa Hallamaa. Arabia, Finland, 1960s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique hand thrown stoneware bowl, with amazing glaze.
Made by Liisa Hallamaa at Arabia, Finland, 1960s.
Excellent condition.
Incised signature "LH" and "ARABIA".
Liisa Kaarina Hallamaa was a Finnish ceramist. She graduated from the ceramics department of the Central School of Art and Industry in 1949. She started working at Arabia as early as 1945 and worked as an artist in its art department from 1957 to 1971. Her work was characterised by large vases and vases. The materials used were chamotte and stoneware. He also worked as an assistant to Aune Siimes...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$1,231 Sale Price
20% Off
Bronze Art Deco Vase by SVM Handarbete, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by SVM, Svenska Metallverken AB, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, but with an inscription (pictured).
Stamped 'HANDARBET...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian Modern Danish Studio Pottery Large Ceramic Vase
Located in Valencia, VC
Scandinavian Modern Chamotte Vase
Handmade in Denmark, circa mid-20th century
A visually arresting Scandinavian Modern vase, hand-formed in heavily textured chamotte clay. The rough...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
$350 Sale Price
50% Off
Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful polished bronze vase with amazing patina.
Art Deco / Swedish Grace.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, with a few light scratches.
St...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Miniature stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg in a rare, tiny size. Round form with dark brown somewhat glossy hare’s fur glaze.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for h...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Danish Modern Oak Planter, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Oak Planter, 1960s.
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern minimalist planter with oak frame and black lacquered metal flower box.
The metal container has been repainted in ...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Zinc
Motala Lervarufabrik, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow-glazed fluted vase designed and produced by Motala Lervarufabrik, Sweden, 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.0"H x 6.0"W x 6.0"D
All items ship from High Point, North C...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden. 1950s.
Excellent condition.
Impressed "Stig L.", "Drejargods" and Gustavsberg s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Erik Hoglund Hand Forged Iron Candlabra with Boda Art Glass pendants
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Erik Hoglund Hand Wrought 5 Candle and Kosta Boda Art Glass Candelabra. Beautiful Scale and Size! Measures just under 24" tall. Iron work is very nice and all original! Glass is...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
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 motif of grapes on a vine.
Anna Petrus was a Swedish sculptor, industrial designer and dancer with a unique, powerful ...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Arne Bang, Vase, Stoneware, Denmark, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in High Point, NC
A fluted brown-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1930s.
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s, Mid-Century Vintage, Scandinavian Design
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 15 cm (6") high. It´s in excellent condition except from some minor scratches and marks in the glaze, it is marked a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavia modern seaweed and fish vases made by Vicke Lindstrand Kosta, Sweden
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A pair of extraordinary handblown vintage signed glass vases, known as "Sjögräs" (translates to sea grass or seaweed) made and signed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta, Sweden. The shap...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Basset hound in glazed ceramic. Late 20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Sweden.
Basset hound in glazed ceramic.
Late 20th century.
In excellent condition.
Signed.
Dimensions: L 4.5 cm x H 4.5 cm.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$140 Sale Price
30% Off
Swedish Wood Book-Hide ca 1850
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Wood Book-Hide ca 1850
With beautiful intricate carvings.
Made out birch wood.
Heigth: 5.5 cm/2.1 inch
Depth: 9.5 cm/3.7 inch
Width: 17 cm/6.6 inch
Category
1850s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch
Green Crystal Glass Apple by Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors, Sweden, 1957
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning crystal glass apple by Ingeborg Lundin, tinted crispy green. The apple is an iconic piece, composed in 1955 and was first presented at H55 where it caused a sensation. The design is the epitome of Lundin’s pure, gracious style.
About Ingeborg Lundin:
Ingeborg Lundin was a Swedish glass artist, whose 1950s and 60s designs are among the most influential of that era. Lundin got her education at Konstfack in Stockholm and started working at Orrefors directly after her graduation in 1947. She stayed at Orrefors until 1971, redefining the art of glass design with her pure, gracious, sometimes ethereal creations. Ingeborg Lundin received the Lunning prize in 1954 and a gold medal at the Milano Triennale in 1957.
Literature: Svenskt glas...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Modernist Long Solid Teak Storage Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist long solid teak storage box, circa 1970s. This beautiful well crafted desk top box is great for storing small items. The box is in very good vintage condition and measures...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Edvin Öhrström, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown-glass vase designed by Edvin Öhrström and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Faience Dish - Stig Lindberg - Gustavsberg Studio - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large dish in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg Studio, it´s 30 x 19,5 cm (12" x 7.8"). It´s in excellent condition except from a minor un-glazed spot from the produ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Ceramic Sculpture "Malin", Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Sweden 1961
Located in St Ouen, FR
Charming ceramic subject from the naive and warm world of Lisa Larson.
In perfect original condition, the piece is signed on both feet of the sculpture.
Lisa Larson - b.1931 d.2024 ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A white-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Blue Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware bowl with amazing 'aniara' glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s.
Great condition.
Incised signat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$755 Sale Price
20% Off
A pair of Mid century brass candle sticks, Kara Denmark
Located in Balen, BE
A pair of Mid century brass candle sticks, Kara Denmark.
Solid brass and quality made in Denmark. Marked by the maker at the bottom.
A vintage pair with some age and patina marks.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Unique Large Stoneware Sculpture Woman
s Hand by Finn Lynggaard, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
An amazing unique stoneware sculpture modelled in the shape of a woman's hand with blue glazed nails. Made by Danish artist Finn Lynggaard at his own studio in the 1970s. Stamped mon...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Brown Ceramic Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely, brown vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 24 cm (9.6) high and 6 cm (2.4") in diameter. It´s in mint condition and marked as 1st quality.
Gunnar Nylund wa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Box by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Decorative stoneware “Argenta” box by Wilhelm Kåge in a comfact form. Decorated with a silver griffin, lovely attention to detail.
“Argenta” was introduced at the Stockholm exhibiti...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Geometric Ceramic Bowl or Planter in Raku Glaze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish centerpiece bowl or elegant planter in Raku glazed stoneware. Executed with a hand-glazed geometric pattern. Anonymous scandinavian designer/maker in the style of Gertrud V...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
$319 Sale Price
28% Off
Large Scandinavian Rattan Hanging Monkey, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very rare rattan bull head, wicker wall decoration dates to the 1960s-1970s
The proportions are perfect, very decorative.
We still have a dark lacqu...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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
Blue Speckled ceramic vase - "Triton" Vicke Lindstrand - Upsala Ekeby - 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful ceramic vase of model Triton designed by Vicke Lindstrand at Upsala Ekeby 1940s. It is 35 cm (14") high and in very good condition except from some minor repaired chips n...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
Modern Ceramic Relief Decor Vase, Herne Nielsen, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Modernist light gray vase designed and produced by Danish ceramic artist and sculptor Herne Nielsen (1912-1981) in his private studio in the 1960s. Geometric relief decor on all four...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
Bronze Art Deco Vase by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze vase with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s.
Great condition, but with an inscription (pictured).
Sta...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Large “Iglu” Art Glass Bowl by Oiva Toikka for Nuutajärvi, Finland, 1970s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Large and rare hand-blown glass bowl from the Iglu art glass series by Finnish designer Oiva Toikka for Nuutajärvi. Created in the 1970s, each Iglu piece was individually made by han...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Signed Largest Teak Articulated Monkey by Kay Bojesen, Denmark ca. 1952
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare Iconic vintage largest articulated monkey designed by Kay Bojesen, Denmark, 1952.
Teak and limba.
Articulated joints, head, arms, legs.
Can be hung by hands and feet on a shelf ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
$4,060 Sale Price
30% Off
1950s Scandinavian Teak Arctic Polar Bear Figure Sculpture Cabin Modern Danish
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful uncommon 1950s design from Denmark of an arctic polar bear. Ink stamped, with remnants of paper label. Unknown artist.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
$2,000 Sale Price
42% Off
Arthur Percy Sky Blue Opalescent Glass Bowl, Gullaskruf, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large and delicate sky blue tinted Swedish midcentury modern textured glass bowl from the Reffla series (reffla is Swedish for grooves) designed by Arthur Percy in 1952. White and li...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass
$668 Sale Price
25% Off
1950s Danish Teak Freeform Carved Nut Bowl Table Centerpiece Vintage Modern
By Finn Juhl
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Obscure Danish Design Company, AL-BO. Highly finished, thin walled Teak wedge-shaped bowl.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
$557 Sale Price
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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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