Scandinavian Modern Glass
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
Bengt Orup Johansfors, Art Glass Vase, Designed in the 1950s-1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bengt Orup, Johansfors. Art glass vase.
Designed in the 1950s-1960s.
Measures: Height 25 cm., diameter 7 cm.
In perfect condition.
Signed.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Arthur Percy for Nybro, Sweden, 3 Bowls in Green Art Glass, Fluted Design
Located in København, Copenhagen
Arthur Percy for Nybro, Sweden. 3 bowls in green art glass. Fluted design.
In perfect condition.
Measures: 21 cm x 10 cm. 20 cm x 9.5 cm. 12 cm x 5 cm.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
William Steberg for Gullaskuf, Seven Plates and Bowls in Dark Blue Art Glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
William Steberg for Gullaskuf. Seven plates and bowls in dark blue art glass.
Measures: Bowl 18 cm. x 5 cm.
Sweden 1960s-1970s.
In perfect condi...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase 3030 by Iittala Signed
By Alvar Aalto, Iittala
Located in Espoo, FI
Aalto savoy vase, white. "Alvar Aalto - 3030" signature on the bottom. In very good condition. The height of the vase is approx. 160mm.
The Aalto Sav...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Iittala Glassware creamer Ultima Thule by Tapio Wirkkala Scandinavian Modern
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a creamer from the Ultima Thule glassware collection designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala. Made in Finland. Scandinavian modern, mid-century modern design....
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
1960
s Danish Glass Bowl by Per Lütken for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish glass bowl by Per Lütken for Holmegaard - 1960's.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Simon Gate Glass Vase Model Slöjdansen Produced by Orrefors in Sweden
By Simon Gate
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare glass vase model Slöjdansen designed by Simon Gate. Produced by Orrefors in Sweden. Signed Orrefors Gate 109 25 KR (engraver Karl Rössler).
Category
1910s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Vintage Mid-century Modern Swedish Scandinavian Transparent Crystal Tulip Vase
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This Tulip crystal vase was designed by Jan Johansson for the Swedish glassworks Orrefors during the 1970s. Transparent vase made of lead art crystal glass. It is shaped like a tulip...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
$562 Sale Price
26% Off
Set of Hand Blown Pitcher and Bowls in Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two bowls and a pitcher in blue hand blown opal glass, designed by Michael Bang and produced by Holmegaard in the 1970s.
The well designed set with it´s 1970´s colors is in...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
1970
s Tapio Wirkkala 4 Niva Whiskey glasses + Seita Ice Bucket Iittala Finland
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Set of 4 'new' old stock Whiskey 'Niva' Series glasses in original box by Iittalia Finland and a matching 'Seita' ice bucket
The perfect gift set for your husband or to impress you...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
$480 Sale Price
20% Off
Kaj Franck, Blue and Violet Vases Model KF 234 from 1956 and 1960, Nuutajärvi
Located in Helsinki, FI
Tapered glass vase featuring an oval- rim and base model KF 234, designed by Kaj Franck and manufactured during 1955-1964. The colours of these two vases are clear glass with settled...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Denby-Milnor Purple Mirage Champagne Coupes, S/6
By Swedish art glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Swedish Glass maker Denby-Milnor, a set of six Mid-Century Modern Coupes, in the Purple Mirage pattern, circa 1970s.
Designed for Champagne or desserts, this pattern was ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Blue Glass Pitcher - Monica Bratt Reijmyre Glassworks - Swedish Glass
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning blue glass pitcher designed at Reijmyre in the 1950s by Monica Bratt. The pitcher is 23.5 cm tall and in best condition. It is label marked as the photo shows.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Set of 6 Cocktail Glasses by Kaj Franck for Nuutajärvi, Finland, 1950s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare and highly collectible set of six cocktail glasses designed by Kaj Franck for Nuutajärvi, manufactured between 1956–61. Model 1119 is a brilliant expression of Franck’s design...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Kaj Franck Glasses Model 1725 by Nuutajärvi Notsjö in Finland
By Kaj Franck
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 12 glasses model 1725 in original box designed by Kaj Franck. Produced by Nuutajärvi Notsjö in Finland.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Large Otto Brauer Gulvase for Holmgaard
By Otto Brauer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large Otto Brauer design Gulvase for Holmgaard, Denmark. Impressive example in a rare size in beautiful sea green color glass with his signature shape that would be perfect for flowe...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Bengt Orup for Johansfors, Art Glass Vase, Swedish Design, 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bengt Orup for Johansfors. Art glass vase, Swedish design, 1970s.
Measures: 12.5 x 7.2 cm.
In very good condition.
Incised signature.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
shapely Fruit or Punch Bowl or VASE mouth blown glass Sweden around 1968
Located in Landshut, BY
multiuse shapely
Fruit or Punch Bowl
or VASE or Cachepot
mouth blown glass
Sweden
around 1968
in perfect condition
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Kosta Boda Atoll Black Large Bowl Design Anna Ehrner
By Kosta Boda
Located in Bochum, NRW
Heavy and thick blown glass large bowl "Atoll" by Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda, Sweden. Original manufacturer label on the wall. Excellent condition.
Dimensions:
Diameter 17,5 cm, hei...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
$261 Sale Price
20% Off
Alvar Aalto for Iittala. Three vases in green, white and clear art glass.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Alvar Aalto for Iittala. Three vases in green, white and clear art glass.
High quality, late 20th century.
Largest measures: 14 x 12 cm.
Stamped.
In very good condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
$210 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Denby-Milnor Blue Flare Glass Goblets, S/6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Swedish glass maker Denby-Milnor, a set of six Mid-Century Modern goblets, in the Blue Flare pattern, circa 1970s.
This pattern was hand-blown in the distinctive Scandina...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Scandinavian Glass Artist, Large Bowl in Mouth Blown Art Glass, 1960s-1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Scandinavian glass artist. Large bowl in mouth-blown art glass, 1960s-1970s.
Measures: 37.5 x 7.5 cm.
In very good condition.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
$252 Sale Price
30% Off
Scandinavian Modern Pair of Heavy Clear Crystal Candle Holders Orrefors Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Large and heavy sculptures made in crystal glass with brass details. The glass has carved rounded holes. Made in the late 1970s and early 1980s these candle holders were produced at ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
Large Grey Green Danish Glass Vase by Per Lutken for Holmegaard 1960s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A tall and finely executed hand blown green glass vase by Holmegaard. The vase is signed and marked by Holmegaard and Lütken. The shape and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
$345 Sale Price
25% Off
Kaj Franck for Nuutajärvi, Twelve Seafood Bowls
Located in København, Copenhagen
Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Reijmyre / Gullaskruf. Twelve seafood bowls or rinse bowls in clear art glass, 1970s.
Measures: 11 x 5.5 cm.
In very good condition.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Helena Tynell
Theodore Käppi Engraved Cat Dish for Riihimäen Lasi Oy, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and rare Helena Tynell engraved cat dish. A perfect gift for glass collectors or even just cat lovers. The dish has been designed by Helena Tynell in the 1950s and engrav...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Large
Stellaria
Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Dronten, NL
A masterwork of Scandinavian glass design, this large “Stellaria” bowl #3450 by Tapio Wirkkala embodies the Finnish designer’s poetic relationship with nature. Produced by Iittala, t...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Michael Bang for Holmegaard, Three Spice Jars in Art Glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
Michael Bang for Holmegaard.
Three spice jars in orange and white art glass.
1960s.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: d 8.0 x h 7.0 (without cork) cm.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
$252 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Ulrica Hydman Vallien for Kosta Boda, Sweden, Triangular Candlestick
Located in København, Copenhagen
Ulrica Hydman Vallien for Kosta Boda, Sweden. Triangular candlestick in clear mouth blown art glass decorated with gold and black.
Swedish design 1980s.
Measures: 11 x 4.5 cm.
In...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Scandinavian Modern Glass Vase Orrefors "Haze" Erika Lagerbielke, Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful art glass vase "Haze" designed by Erika Lagerbielke and produced at Orrefors, Sweden.
Good condition, signed and labeled
Measures: H 23....
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Aino Aalto / “AALTO” TUMBLER 4056 40ml 7PCS SET / Karhula
By Aino Aalto
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
The “BÖLGEBLICK” won second prize in the pressed glass category of the 1932 KARHULA-IITTALA glass competition.
It was then launched as the “AALTO” series in 1934 and went into produc...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Arthur Percy Light Blue Opalescent Glass Vase by Gullaskruf, 1952
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Delicate and exquisite mouthblown Swedish art glass vase designed by Arthur Percy for Gullaskrufs Glasbruk in 1952. White and light blue op...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
$468 Sale Price
21% Off
Scandinavian Modern Tamara Aladin Safari Glass Vase, Riihimäen Lasi Oy Finland
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning mold blown glass Safari Vase by Tamara Aladin for Riihimäen Lasi Oy or Riihimaki of Finland. Textured bottom to the shoulder and then clear on t...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
$140 Sale Price
20% Off
Nils Lamberg for Orrefors Sommerso Grey and Clear Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Scandinavian Modern Sommerso Smoked Grey Tall Glass Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors
Elegant smoked grey and clear sommerso glass vase. Designed by Nils Landberg and manufactured ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
Rare Helena Tynell Engraved Cat Dish Model 6638 for Riihimäen Lasi Oy, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and rare Helena Tynell engraved cat dish. A perfect gift for glass collectors or even just cat lovers. The dish has been designed by Helena Tynell...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Swedish Modern AFORS Blown Glass Stemmed Vase, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Lovely Swedish blown glass stemmed Vase by AFORS from the 1940s. Hand decorated with perpendicular stripes in alternating black and yellow on the slender fluted body separated from t...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
$116 Sale Price
20% Off
Kaj Franck Woodcock "Lehtokurppa" Glass Sculpture Model KF224 for Nuutajärvi
Located in Helsinki, FI
A Kaj Franck Woodcock "Lehtokurppa" model KF224 for Nuutajärvi, 1954. A beautiful art glass object, designed by the brilliant Kaj Franck. This rare piece was in production only from ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Helena Tynell, Theodor Käppi Engraved Bird Tree Model 6649, Riihimäen Lasi 1953
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful Helena Tynell engraved Bird Tree dish. Many consider this to be amongst the most beautiful Helena Tynell engraved art pieces and one of the most sought-after Finnish piec...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
1960 Tall Paul Kedelv Coquille Vessel for Flygsfors, Sweden
By Flygsfors, Paul Kedelv
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning large Scandinavian free-form glass sculpture or vase. Green and white glass encased in clear glass. Made by the Swedish firm Flygsfors in 1960 and designed by Paul Kedelv,...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Midcentury Modern Crystal Table Lamps Orrefors by Carl Fagerlund Sweden 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Exceptional pair of heavy hourglass form crystal lamps with polished nickel fittings. The lamps were made in Sweden at Orrefors glasbruk.
The designer Carl Fagerlund has created at g...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Scandinavian / Swedish Bengt Edenfalk Skruf Red Spun Glass Vase, 1960s
By Bengt Edenfalk, Skruf
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine vintage Swedish art glass vase of cylindrical form in red tinted glass with a clear spun glass design applied to the body by Bengt Ede...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Iceberg Still Mold Blown Crystal Vase 3825
Located in New York, NY
Tapio Wirkkala still-mold blown crystal "Iceberg" vase.
Hand Incised signature to underside: [Tapio Wirkkala 3825].
Measures 7¾ H × 8 W × 7 D in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
$3,750 Sale Price
21% Off
Orrefors Green Glass Set of 3 Pieces, Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These 3 pieces are made at Orrefors two vases and one large jug.
Very good condition
Measures: Jug H 39 cm, large vase H 33 cm, small vase H 22 cm.
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
$1,188 / set
Ultima Thule Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ultima Thule Footed Glass Bowl
by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala
Finland, 1968
"a simple way to bring some style to your salad"
"This beautiful “Ultima Thule” Glass Bowl was designed...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Per Lutken Scandinavian Mid-Century Light Blue Glass Vases, Holmegar, 1960s
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian glass vases, set of three, designed by Per Lutken for Holmegaard with mark engraved on the bottom, Denmark 1960s.
Dimensions from left
height 17.5 cm - diameter 5 cm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
$446 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Nils Landberg Elongated "Tulip" Vase
Located in New York, NY
Delicate and ethereal 'Tulipglas' vase with dramatically elongated, fluting body on a slender column and flaring base. Rose/clear coloration. Designed by Nils Landberg and produced b...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Michael Bang for Holmegaard Art Glass Sugar Bowl, Creamer Set
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Beautiful Danish modern umber, warm caramel and milky white glass sugar bowl and creamer set. Designed by Michael Bang for Danish Holmegaard...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
$297 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Scandinavian Attributed Bamboo Shaped Green Art Glass Vase
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very finely made vintage Scandinavian attributed (probably Swedish) green art glass vase modelled as bamboo and dating from the 1970’s. This lig...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Saara Hopea / CANDLE HOLDER(YELLOW) SH133 / Nuutajärvi
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Saara Hopea is a Finnish female designer.
She specialised in interior design at the Central School of Applied Arts in Helsinki, and after graduating, she started her career as a furn...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Swedish Pukeberg Clear Glass Place Knife Holders, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of four Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern art glass place knife rests / card holders manufactured by Pukeberg Sweden in the 1960s. Likely designed by Eva Englund. Smooth shell shap...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
$499 Sale Price
30% Off
Black Glass Vase - Edvin Ollers - Elme Glassworks, Sweden 1930s
By Edvin Ollers
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely black glass vase in molded glass designed in 1930s by Edvin Ollers and produced at Elme Glassworks in Sweden. The vase is 20,5 cm high and in excellent condition. It is not ...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
$309 Sale Price
20% Off
Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors, Sweden. Three art glass bowls in crystal glass.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors, Sweden.
Three art glass bowls in crystal glass.
Mid-20th century.
Signed.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: D 11.0 cm x H 8.0 cm each. Total H 20.2 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
$168 Sale Price
30% Off
Scandinavian Modern Set of 3 Eggs Monica Backstrom Kosta, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This set of 3 eggs with a swelling shape and mottled brown surface was designed by Monica Backström. They are al unique and was mouth-blown and hand-c...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
1956 SIGNED Tapio Wirkkala Combed Crystal Art Objects by Littala (4 Pieces)
Located in North Miami, FL
These etched SIGNED Tapio Wirkkala combed cut crystal grouping of bowls and cup are styled after large leaves which was one of Wirkkala's favorite motifs to use in his art glass. One flat bowl is higher than the other slightly and all have texture from the combed cut technique. Heavy and important collection.
Dimensions: Flat bowls are 6 inches wide 7.25 long and 1.25 high, small canoe style dish is 6.5 inches long 3 inches wide, 2.25 inches high, small cup is 3.25 inches diameter and 2.25 inches tall.
BIOGRAPHY: Tapio Wirkkala was Finland’s leading contributor to the Scandinavian interpretation of modernism in the mid-20th century. Prolific and innovative, Wirkkala excelled in a wide range of fields, including glass, furniture, porcelain, jewelry and tableware. The hallmark of his talent was an ability to impart a craft aesthetic based on natural forms — leaves, ice, bubbles, birds — to industrially produced designs.
A native of Helsinki, Wirkkala studied at the national School of Applied Arts and took up a career in graphic design. After serving in the Finnish army during World War II, he joined the glassmaking firm Iittala, an association that would continue to the end of his life. Wirkkala learned every aspect of glassmaking in keeping with his belief that an artist-designer should be involved in all stages of production. His best-known works for Iittala are vases and drinking vessels that resemble either carved ice or icicles. In 1956, Wirkkala began a long relationship with the porcelain maker Rosenthal, for whom he designed elegant table pieces, such as the Finlandia coffee service and the biomorphic Pollo vases.
House Beautiful magazine declared Wirkkala’s Leaf...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
Scandinavian Modern Glass Vases by Bengt Edenfalk for Skruf
By Skruf, Bengt Edenfalk
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of glass vases designed by Bengt Edenfalk Skrufs Glasbruk, Sweden, 1960s.
Measurements:
Bigger vase 26.5cm tall and 8cm wide/deep
Smaller vas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, Crassus Art Glass Vase
Located in København, Copenhagen
Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, Crassus art glass vase.
Measures: 15 x 11 cm.
In very good condition.
Category
20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Brass and Crystal Cylinder Chandelier by Tyringe for Orrefors, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Well-made chandelier with ten-cylinder shaped cupolas in crystallized glass and brass fittings.
Designed by Orrefors and manufactured by Tyringe, circa 1960 second half.
Vintage ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Brass
Saara Hopea / COVERD CYLINDRICAL JAR(RED) S SH126 / Nuutajärvi
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Saara Hopea is a Finnish female designer.
She specialised in interior design at the Central School of Applied Arts in Helsinki, and after graduating, she started her career as a furn...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Art Deco Set of 6 Glass Sculptured Handcrafted Vases Reijmyre, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This wonderful turbine driven; blue glass vases was made in Sweden at Reijmyre. Designed by Monica Bratt. Wonderful blue color with that cool look of the glass twisting. All made by hand during the 1937-1942. Added to this collection is the very rare large vase...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
3 Red
Blue Glass Vases - Boda Sweden - Erik Höglund - 1960s Midcentury Modern
By Erik Höglund, Boda
Located in Stockholm, SE
Three glassvases designed by Erik Höglund at Boda, Sweden. The red vase is 13.5 cm high and 15 cm in diameter, the highest blue vase is 21.5 cm high and 11 cm in diameter, the other ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
$665 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern glass for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern glass 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 glass created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, art glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern glass 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 glass, popular names associated with this style include Holmegaard, Michael Bang, Iittala, and Kosta Boda. 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 glass differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $160 and tops out at $3,300 while the average work can sell for $400.
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Quatrefoil Moser
Russel Wright Glassware
Salviati Drinking Glasses
Salviati Flute
Salviati Moser
Sophie Lou Jacobsen
St Louis Excellence Crystal
Steuben Pear
Steuben Rosaline
Steuben Snail
Stiegel Glass
Tangerine Decanter
Tangerine Glass Decanter
Tapio Wirkkala Drinking Glasses
Tiffany Favrile Decanter
Tyrone Crystal