Scandinavian Modern Vases
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
Retro Vase "Sarek", Stoneware, Olle Alberius, Rörstrand, 1960s-1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Retro vase "Sarek", stoneware, Olle Alberius, Rörstrand, 1960s-1970s.
Stamped "R" Sweden and "oa" for Olle Alberius. Hand-painted.
Measures: 22.5 x 9 cm.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Heavy Handcrafted and Grinded Vase by Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Glasworks, Sweden
Located in Goteborg, SE
Vase by the Swedish glass artist Vicke Lindstrand. This piece was produced at Kosta during the 1950s and signed 46690 Lindstrand. The vase is in heavy glass, hand blown with inclosed...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Gunnel Sahlin "Jazz" Glass Vase for Kosta Boda, Sweden, circa 1980
Located in New York, NY
Gunnel Sahlin, soft form "Jazz" vase in black and white glass for Kosta Boda, Sweden, circa 1980.
Height: 11”.
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Set of 2 Stoneware Vases by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful and rare stoneware vases designed by Gertrud Lönegren.
These studio pieces were created at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41.
Excellent condition.
Impressed 'Rörstr...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful and rare vase designed by Gertrud Lönegren.
This studio piece was created at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41.
Excellent condition. Beautiful glaze.
Impressed 'Rör...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Set of 2 Stoneware Vases by Hertha Bengtson. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Located in Malmö, SE
Set of 2 beautiful stoneware vases with amazing glaze.
Made by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Excellent condition.
Signed 'Bengtson' / 'HB' and 'R' för Rörstrand.
Hertha Bengtson (1917-1993) is one of the well-known representatives of the illustrious Swedish ceramic design of the 20th century. She was one of the leading designers for the Rörstrand factory in the 1950s. Bengtson is represented at the Swedish National Museum of Art and Design.
Hertha Bengtson was born in Ysane in Blekinge and grew up on a farm with her four brothers. Her parents were Henning and Asta Bengtson. Her father was a jack-of-all-trades and ran both a mink farm and a shop alongside his farm, which was the least of his interests. Her mother, to whom Hertha Bengtson was very close, was a skilled weaver. Hertha Bengtson's interest in textiles and handicrafts came from her mother. From her grandmother she inherited Scanian country textile knowledge and from her grandmother’s neighbour she learned to tat the Scanian way, without patterns.
Upon completing her education at a girls’ school, Hertha Bengtson wanted to become a drawing teacher. However, there was no money to continue her formal education. Hertha Bengtson achieved top marks in drawing and handicrafts and therefore gained a place as a handicrafts teacher at one of the region’s elementary schools. During her time at the girls’ school, she had also taken evening classes in porcelain painting. In 1937 she applied to Hackefors’ porcelain factory in Linköping where she became employed as a pattern designer. Hertha Bengtson was interested in all aspects of the factory and when the men were called up for military service at the outbreak of the Second World War, she became head of her department at age 22.
Hertha Bengtson wanted to create her own porcelain. She applied to and became employed at Rörstrand’s porcelain factory in 1941, where she started as a pattern designer but quickly became a master designer. Hertha Bengtson’s ability to combine beauty with function was fundamental to her success as a designer. Her breakthrough came with the innovative blue-and-white tableware...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mari Simmulson "Luna" vase for Upsala-Ekeby, Scandinavian Modern, 1968
Located in New York, NY
A Mari Simmulson "Luna" bud vase for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1968. This vase’s playful shape and decoration are tightened by richly colored glazes in gold, greens and blues on top of a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Bowl by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware bowl with amazing glaze.
Made by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden. 1950s.
Great condition.
Impressed "Stig L.", "Drejargods" and Gustavsberg studio ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Large Ceramic Vase "Pop" Vases from Rörstrand, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Two large midcentury Swedish vases circa 1960 from Rörstrand. These are attributed to Inger Persson but not signed by her.
Left: Height 25”, diameter 11”
Right: Height 10”, di...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 3 Miniature Stoneware Vases by Swedish Ceramist Rolf Palm, 1973
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of beautiful stoneware vases with amazing glaze.
Made by Rolf Palm, in the artist's studio, Mölle, Sweden, 1973.
The price is for the set of all three vases.
Excellent conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware, Ceramic
White
Carrara
Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 'Swedish Modern' stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze.
Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition.
Stamped 'Gustavsberg / CARRARA' and impres...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Pair of Unique Sculptural Stoneware Vases by Bjørn Wiinblad, Own Studio, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful pair of unique stoneware vases handmade by Bjørn Wiinblad at his own studio "Det blaa Hus" ("The Blue House") in the 1970s. The vases are made from stoneware with a glossy ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Large Vase by Vicke Lindstrand. Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1943.
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful and rare vase made by Vicke Lindstrand at Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1943.
Excellent condition.
Impressed 'EKEBY / 358' and signed 'Vicke' on the side of the base.
One of the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Set of 3 White
Vaga
Vases by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
Set of 3 beautiful 'Våga' vases. Stoneware with 'Carrara' glaze.
Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden, 1940s.
'Swedish Modern'.
Excellent condition.
Stamped 'Gusta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Alf Wallander Ceramic Umbrella Stand / Floor Vase by Rorstrand, Sweden, 1910
Located in New York, NY
Large remarkable Swedish ceramic umbrella stand / floor vase decorated with 3 life size parrots. Designed by Alf Wallander for Rorstrand, circa 1900 - 1920.
Measures: height: 22.5...
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware "Farsta Rust" Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking “Farsta Rust” vase by Wilhelm Kåge with a geometric pattern contrasting with the characteristic “Farsta” rustic feeling.
“Farsta” stoneware is reco...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Mette Doller Designed Bowl with Seated Women, Höganäs Keramik, Sweden, 1950
s
Located in New York, NY
Danish Artist Mette Doller hand decorated ceramic bowl with two seated female figures with green hats. This bowl is signed by Doller on reverse along with Höganäs Keramik mark, Swede...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1975
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
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in an elegant sleek form. Beautiful dark blue hare’s fur glaze.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his stoneware vases and ves...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Smoked Glass Vase by Christian von Sydow for Kosta Boda
By Kosta Boda
Located in Madrid, ES
Smoke-colored glass vase with colorless overlap and almond-shaped cross-section designed by Christian von Sydow. Manufactured by Kosta Boda, Sweden.
Engrave...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Set of 2 Stoneware Vases by Swedish Ceramist Claes Thell
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of beautiful stoneware vases made by Claes Thell, in the Artist's studio, Höganäs, Sweden. This model - the so-called "chimney vases" - is the most sought after by Thell. It's...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Oskar Dahl "Stockholm" Hand Painted Studio Vase for Rörstrand 1944
By Oskar Dahl, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern, large unique hand decorated cityscape "Stockholm" ceramic Scandinavian Modern vase by Oskar Dahl for Rorstrand. This vase is signed and dated 1944.
Height: 16...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Clay
Large Hand Blown Blue Glass Vase by Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Denmark 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Lütken designed more than 3,000 pieces of glass for Holmegaard, for whom he worked from 1942 and until his death in 1998.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Swedish Mid Century Ceramic "Rubus" Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish mid century ceramic / stoneware "Rubus" vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s. In good original condition and signed by the artist.
Dimensions: H: 18 cm / ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Erik Höglund Vrigstad Glass "Puzzle Vases", Set of Seven.
By Erik Höglund
Located in Skanninge, SE
Wonderful set of seven modernist so called Puzzle Vases in glass designed 1986 by famous Swedish glassmaker Erik Höglund (1932-1998).
You can set up these vases in so many different...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Two Vases by Asta Strömberg for Strömsbergshyttan, Sweden
Located in Goteborg, SE
As the daughter in law of Gerda Strömberg, the founder of Strömbergshyttan, Asta Strömberg took over the glassworks in 1960. She created strict and pur...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Bronze Art Deco Vase by BOWI, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by Bowi brons in Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, with some light scratches.
Stamped 'BRONS' and 'BOWI'.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Mette Doller Large Hand Decorated Vase with 3 women for Hoganas, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Large Scandinavian modern ceramic vase hand decorated by artist Mette Doller. The Mette Doller and form designed by Ivar Ericsson for Hoganas, Sweden.
Height: 20.5” Diameter 9.5”
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Brown Stoneware Vase by Erich and Ingrid Triller for Tobo, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful stoneware vase made by master ceramists Erich and Ingrid Triller.
This piece was created at their workshop in Tobo, Sweden, 1950s.
Excellent condition. Signed on the base with their customary "Triller Tobo" signature.
The ceramists Erich and Ingrid Triller were educated in Germany 1929-32, married in 1934 and moved to Sweden the same year. Together they ran the Tobo stoneware...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane in a sleek form, with eggshell glaze and a subtle graphic pattern. Flecks of brown and white around the rim and base.
Carl-Harry Stå...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Vase in Pewter, K-E Palmberg for Alton F -1988
By Alton
Located in Örebro, SE
Cool scandinavian modern vase in pewter by K-E Palmberg for Alton F -1988.
Signed with makers mark.
Wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Scratches and small dents, wear insi...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Pewter
Ewald Dahlskog Tall Blue Scandinavian Modern Vase for Bo Fajans
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Art Deco vase by artist Ewald Dahlskog in a saturated blue glaze, produced at Bo Fajans.
Dimension range 19" high, 8" diameter.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Britt-Louise Sundell, Gustavsberg. Large ceramic vase with blue and green glaze
Located in København, Copenhagen
Britt-Louise Sundell (1928–2011) for Gustavsberg, Sweden.
Large ceramic vase with glaze in blue and green tones.
1960s.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 24.0 cm x D 10.5 cm.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Ewald Dahlskog Golden Glazed Vase with Foot, Bo Fajans, Scandinavian Modern
Located in New York, NY
Swedish artist and master ceramicist Ewald Dahlskog low relief vase with a deep golden glaze. The gentle spiral line follows the vase’s form leading from the gently slopped foot. Han...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 2 Art Deco Vases by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of 2 beautiful Art Deco stoneware vases with amazing glaze.
Made by Rörstrand in Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition. Stamped 'Rörstrand'.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Unique hand decorated Swedish Art Deco vase by Josef Ekberg
Located in New York, NY
Unique Scandinavian Modern hand thrown and decorated Swedish Art Deco vase by Josef Ekberg depicting a fish underwater. Made at Gustavsberg, circa 1930.
Measures: Height: 7.75", D...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-century Modern Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Clear Glass Contour Vase, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This glass vase from the Contour series was designed by Vicke Lindstrand for the Swedish glassworks Kosta Glasbruk during the 1950s. It is made of high quality clear crystal glass wi...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
$773 Sale Price
30% Off
Stoneware Vase by Swedish Ceramist Rolf Palm, 1974
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Rolf Palm, in the artist's studio, Mölle, Sweden, 1974.
Great condition. Incised ’Palm / Mölle / G4’.
Rolf Palm (...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg in an elegant shape with both plumpness and strictness. Rich dark brown hare’s fur glaze.
Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Midcentury "Relief" Jar by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful “Relief” jar by Wilhelm Kåge, made in white, unglazed “Carrara” stoneware. Clean form with ornaments of twigs on the sides and lid.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby. Ceramic vase with ochre yellow glaze.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Mari Simmulson (1911-2000) for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden.
Ceramic vase in a modernist style with ochre yellow glaze.
1960s.
Model 4078M.
Marked. With label.
In perfect condition.
Dimensi...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vase by the Swedish Glass Artist Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Goteborg, SE
Tall glass vase by the Swedish glass artist Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Glasbruk. The vase was designed in the 1950s when Vicke Lindstrand returned to his ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Set of 2 Vases by Vicke Lindstrand. Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1944.
Located in Malmö, SE
Set of 2 beautiful vases made by Vicke Lindstrand at Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1944.
Great condition.
One of the masters of Scandinavian Art Deco and Mid-Century design in the 1930s, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1979
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.
Good condition.
Incised signature "F...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Scandinavian "Karneval" Faience Vase, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Faience “Karneval” vase by Stig Lindberg, in a strict block shape. Large size and a humoristic decor of a mermaid one one side and a ship on the other. The rim and corners are unglaz...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Faience
Scandinavian "Karneval" Faience Vase, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Faience “Karneval” vase by Stig Lindberg, in a strict block shape. Large size and a humoristic decor of a lute playing centaur one one side and a flower and sun on the other. The rim...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Faience
"Karneval" Faience vase by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Faience “Karneval” vase by Stig Lindberg, in a strict block shape. Beautiful, playful motif of a fantasy town with graphic houses and people. The rim and corners are unglazed, giving...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Faience
Faience "Karneval" Vase by Stig Lindberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Faience “Karneval” vase by Stig Lindberg, in a long cylinder shape. Beautiful, playful motif of a fantasy town with graphic houses and people. The ri...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Faience
Yellow Stoneware Vase by Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Marianne Westman for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s.
Excellent condition.
Incised signature "MW" and "R" för Rörstrand.
Marianne W...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Danish Modern Solid Teak Geometric Freeform Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
An incredible solid teak freeform Danish Teak vase, circa 1950's nice condition not signed.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Teak
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Tamara Aladin for Riihimäen Lasi. Art glass vase in turquoise. 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Tamara Aladin (1932-2019) for Riihimäen Lasi, Finland.
Art glass vase in turquoise.
Model 1365.
1960s.
Marked.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 16.0 cm x D 7.0 cm.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Set of two bronze vases by Kaj Blomqvist, Finland, 1960s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Brutalist bronze vases designed by Kaj Blomqvist. Produced in Finland by Rakennusvaline during the 1960s. Made from solid cast bronze. Partly polished. Very good vintage condition w...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic Vase by Elsi Bourelius for Jie, Gantofta, Swedish Ceramist
Located in København, Copenhagen
Elsi Bourelius (1909-2001) for Jie, Gantofta. Swedish ceramist.
Large modern ceramic vase, circa 1960.
In perfect condition.
Marked: Elsi.
M...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Vicke Lindstrand Spotted Vase Upsala Ekeby, Scandinavian Modern
Located in New York, NY
Vicke Lindstrand cone shaped spotted ceramic vase in hand decorated with blue spots on a white glazed body. Made by Lindstrand while at Upsala Ekeby, Sweden 1950’s.
Measures: Hei...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern "Mars" Vase from Mari Simmulsson for Upsala Ekeby
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavia modern ceramic "Mars" vase designed by Mari Simmulsson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden. circa 1950. The vase was designed with a slight oval shape and is partially glazed in w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Paul Kedelv for Flygsfors, Sweden. Two Coquille Fantasia art glass vases.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Paul Kedelv for Flygsfors, Sweden. Two Coquille Fantasia art glass vases. Large and small. Pink, purple, and clear glass. Handmade.
Swedish design.
1950s.
In perfect condition.
Both ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Orrefors Glass Lamp by Carl Fagerlund
Located in Miami, FL
A glass conical table lamp designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1950s. The lamp features handblown glass in a beautiful smokey olive green hue and a new shade. The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Scandinavian Modern Josef Ekberg Unique Fish Vase, Gustavsberg, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Unique hand decorated Swedish Art Deco vase by Josef Ekberg depicting a fish underwater. Made at Gustavsberg, circa 1930.
Measure: Height 7.75"
Diameter 5".
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful and rare stoneware vase designed by Gertrud Lönegren.
This studio piece was created at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41.
Excellent condition. Impressed 'Rörstrand / ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Rosenthal Paper bag vase by Tapio Wirkkala , 1970’s
By Rosenthal
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 10,5 cm H, 6,5cm W, 6cm D
Condition: Mint
Material: Porcelain
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Scandinavian Modern vases for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern vases 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 vases created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, stoneware and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern vases 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 vases, popular names associated with this style include Rörstrand, Upsala Ekeby, Gunnar Nylund, and Gustavsberg. 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 vases differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $49 and tops out at $20,792 while the average work can sell for $1,110.
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