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Place of Origin: Scandinavian
A 1800s Birch Wood Baroque Tankard, Hand-crafted, Primitive Antique, Norway
Located in Skien, NO
Norwegian Primitive Baroque Tankard, Late 19th Century
A superb example of late-19th century Norwegian folk art, this handcrafted tankard embodies the rustic elegance of the Scandin...
Category
Late 19th Century Baroque Antique Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Birch, Nutwood
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Danish Ceramic Giraffe, 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Large Danish ceramic giraffe, 1960s. In beautiful blue and brown tones.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Birch hook 1886
Located in Farsta, SE
A large pine hook made in 1886 in Sweden is a historical tool used for various purposes. Pine or birch hooks, often made from a sturdy piece of wood, were commonly used in agricultur...
Category
1880s Scandinavian Modern Antique Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Birch
Vintage Baby Cradle by Elin
Jarl Heger, 1960s
By Jarl Heger
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Charming and beautifully designed baby cradle from the 1960s by Danish designers Elin & Jarl Heger. Made from natural rattan and bamboo, this piece showcases elegant curves and light...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wicker
Collection of Three Swedish Baskets
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine group of three Swedish 19th and early 20th century folk art baskets, the first with polychrome decoration on a coiled willow body and having barley twist handle, the second with blue and red paint with floral decoration on a reeded body, the last of cylindrical form and having a woven snowflake pattern.
Although priced as a collection, we would be willing to separate them.
Size listed is for handled coiled basket...
Category
Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Reed, Birch, Willow
$2,950 / set
Scandinavian 18th Century Brass Nutcracker with Wooden Handles
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 18th century brass nutcracker, probably from Denmark.
The brass cracker top glows and is balanced by the brass ends with petite ball tips. Strong warm wooden handles are the p...
Category
Late 18th Century Baroque Antique Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Brass
17/1800s Scandinavian Folk Art Hand-painted Pine Spout Jug, Pipe Jug
Located in Skien, NO
Primitive antique spout jug / tankard, pipe jug with original country / farmhouse style painting. Hand-crafted from nature pine, beautiful rustic patina....
Category
Early 19th Century Folk Art Antique Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Pine
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Butter Grinder In Oak
Steel From 1860s
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique butter grinder from the 1860s. Made of oak with steel details. Height 100 cm, diameter 25 cm. Possibly used as an umbrella holder.
— Origin: Europe (presumably Denmark)
— Pe...
Category
1860s Mid-Century Modern Antique Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Original Brown Painted Wood Rocking Horse on Green Rocker, Sweden circa 1900
s
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the worn look that creates the wonderful appeal of this original painted and carved rocking horse from Sweden.
The brown/brick paint has been distressed (some missing, see photo of direct front). Note also the cracked leather ears, carved and painted black mane and leather bridle with brass accents. Real horse hair was used to create the tail.
Sold in used vintage condition. Solid, stable on original green painted rocker...
Category
Early 20th Century Country Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
19th century large wire frame decorative bird cage
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century large wire frame decorative bird cage circa 1890.
Large wire frame parrots cage.
2 parts, with removable dome top with bull ring fitment. No fittings included. Ideal d...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wire
A Small Wabi Sabi Wooden Bowl, Scandinavia c. 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A small antique wabi sabi wooden bowl with beautiful patina from age and use.
Category
Mid-19th Century Romantic Antique Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
18th Century Painted Rococo Side Table with Brass Tray
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Beautiful Danish blue and white decorated Rococo table with a heavy brass tabletop tray.
Category
Late 18th Century Rococo Antique Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Brass
$3,560 Sale Price
67% Off
19th Century Swedish Longcase Clock, Painted
Located in San Francisco, CA
This lovely " Grandfather" clock has retained it's original painted finish. The face is in good condition,
so is the case. The clock mechanism is not in working order at this time, h...
Category
Early 19th Century Baltic Antique Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$2,340 Sale Price
48% Off
Late 19th Century Swedish Stump Chair in Solid Pine
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish stump chair manufactured from a hollowed tree trunk. The chair is primitive and has never been painted. The two bands going around the seat...
Category
Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Pine
A Trio of Antique Wooden Pestles from the 19th Century
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A Trio of Antique Wooden Pestles from 19th Century Scandinavia
Discover the essence of simplicity and beauty through our exquisite set of three ...
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Stone
Oil Painting by Jørgen Sejersen, Danish Midcentury, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Presenting an enchanting oil painting by the Danish artist Jørgen Sejersen, made in between 1960-1980s.
This particular artwork captures a peaceful scene, showcasing a young boy im...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
An Important Carved Pine Bucket by Lars Kinsarvik (1846-1925), Norway, c.1900
By Lars Kinsarvik
Located in Skien, NO
**An Important Norwegian Folk Art Carved Butter Bucket (Amber Tine) by Lars Kinsarvik (1846-1925), Hardanger, Norway, circa 1900**
This exceptional butter bucket, or *Amber Tine*,...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Pine, Bentwood
$24,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th century carved hand painted decoy duck
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century carved hand painted decoy circa 1920.
Hand painted scandinavian decoy duck, black and white paint scheme with yellow eyes. Fine example of how things used to be...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Pine, Paint
Scandinavian Set of Eight Sculpture Vases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight sculpture vases. Each vase is hand colored shaped and sized. Vases can use for the flowers. We have 4 more vases like this.
Category
1860s Mid-Century Modern Antique Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Swedish Runner in Tones of Cream and Brown
Located in London, England
Mid-Century Swedish hallway runner in tones of brown and cream. A geometric pattern runs along the centre with hints of blue and pink. Professionally cleaned. Sweden circa 1960.
L 33...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Female Figure by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby circa 1960
By Mari Simmulson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Chicago, IL
Mari Simmulson (1911-2000) for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden. Large ceramic figure of a woman. Hand-decorated with white, black and cobalt blue (hands and face unglazed).
Model 9032M. Appro...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Oli Painting Made On Canvas With Gilded Frame Signed By P. Svarter From 1970s
Located in Lejre, DK
Oil painting framed in a gilded wooden frame with the motif of a cabin out in a mountain landscape. Signed by P. Svarter from the 1970s
Dimensions: L:50cm W:60cm
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
A Primitive Wooden Antique Mortar, Scandinavia 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Elevate your living space with the soulful charm of our Authentic Scandinavian Wooden Mortar, a piece that encapsulates the essence of rustic beauty and timeless craftsmanship. Haili...
Category
19th Century Antique Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Dummyboard, Folk Art from Sweden
Located in Brecht, BE
Found in Sweden, this lifesize dummy board is a unique and quirky object,
contemporary art to me.
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Christian Cross by Danish Artist Ejvind Nielsen
By Ejvind Nielsen
Located in Odense, DK
EJVIND NIELSEN
Born 1940. Teacher's exam 1967, specially trained theologian 1978, subject consultant in Christianity at the Århus School System. Priest...
Category
1990s Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Stone, Iron
Oil Painting by Arne Heuser, 1966
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Oil Painting by Arne Heuser, 1966
Additional Information:
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Dimensions (W x H): 98 x 148 cm
Condition: Good vintage condition, with signs of usage
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Painting On canvas Motif "Torshavn" By Zakarias Heinesen "Signed" From 2021
Located in Lejre, DK
Colorful painting by Faroese artist Zakarias Heinesen (b. 1936), painted with oil paint on canvas. The motif shows a view of Tórshavn in a characteristic expressive style, where ligh...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Dated 1800/1844 Antique Butter Bucket, Norway - Museum Quality Folk Art
Located in Skien, NO
Norwegian Antique Amber Butter Bucket (Tine Box) - Telemark, 1800
A museum-quality primitive butter bucket from Telemark, Norway, hand-carved and scorched with intricate details. Th...
Category
Early 1800s Folk Art Antique Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Bentwood, Pine
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Painting Made On Canvas With Gilded Frame From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Painting on canvas with the motif of a farmhouse located in a forest, with the forest and the water as a background to the picture. A small road leads down to the house and creates a...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Hand Carved and Painted Figural Nutcracker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Folk Art nutcracker with man in cap decoration, circa 1920-1930s. Fine expressive facial and lovely hand painted details. Very nice, vintage condition with light wear co...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Norwegian Rosemaling Ale Bowl – Hand-Painted Telemark Folk Art (1987)
Located in Skien, NO
"One-of-a-Kind" Norwegian Rosemaling Ale Bowl – Hand-Painted Telemark Folk Art (1987)
A Stunning Masterpiece of Traditional Norwegian Craftsmansh...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Bentwood, Pine
$320 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Swedish Dugout Bowl
Located in Brecht, BE
A lovely dugout Swedish bowl, with rests of old red paint. Dated 1821.
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Oil painting from 1919 by Vilhelm Lundstrøm
By Vilhelm Lundstrøm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Oil painting 'Composition with Glass and Head of Salad' from 1919, signed.
Provenance: Christian Tetzen-Lund's (1852-1936) private collection.
Has been exhibited several times - in...
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Paint
"Long Lost" Is a Unique Spiritual Icon Painting Created in 2007
Located in Copenhagen, DK
An original signed acrylic painting on canvas by Danish-Grenadian artist Boris de Freitas (1969-) titled "long lost", 2007.
Category
Early 2000s Modern Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Acrylic
Kay Bojesen, Denmark, Wooden Horse, Danish Design, 20th-21st Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kay Bojesen, Denmark. Wooden horse. Danish design, 20th/21st century.
Measures: 14.5 x 14 cm.
Stamped.
In perfect condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Dated 1846 Norwegian Antique Rosemaling Bucket From Telemark
Located in Skien, NO
Rustic antique butter bucket / amber / ambar, hand-crafted from pine wood with original rosemaling / rose painting from Telemark, Norway. Dated 1846 on one side of the handle, and in...
Category
1840s Baroque Antique Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Bentwood, Pine
$4,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Heide Mosaic Danish Vide Poche Dish
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Heide Mosaic Denmark vide poche or decorative small dish.
Danish handwork Heide of Copenhagen marble mosaic work in white and grey colors.
Midcentury Euro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Marble
1900s Scandinavian Wooden Horse
Located in High Point, NC
Like a mysterious inhabitant of a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, this wooden quadruped crafted in Scandinavia circa 1900 exudes a gentle melancholy of the North. The whitenes...
Category
Early 1900s Folk Art Antique Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Original Hornsleth Painting "Butterflies ART" By Kristian Von Hornsleth
Located in Lejre, DK
Original painting by Kristian von Hornsleth in mixed media on canvas from 2021 titled "Butterflies ART". The painting measures approx. 106 x 140 cm and i...
Category
2010s Modern Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
L. Hjorth Ceramic Sculpture of a Boy in Blue
By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth
Located in New York, NY
Great Vintage Danish Stoneware Pottery from L. Hjorth of a young boy with a jug in respite. His soft blue palate and artistry makes this a unique 20th century sculpture. A great piec...
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Physics Educational Diagram
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Physics instructional educational diagram, chart or poster.
Highly collectible ephemera from 1950's Sweden.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Scandinavian Late 17th Century Baroque Angel Candleholder
Located in Copenhagen, K
Late 17th Century Baroque Angel Candlestick, Scandinavian
Amazing carved wood and polychrome candleholder.
Category
Late 17th Century Baroque Antique Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$1,800 Sale Price
47% Off
Oil on canvas by Mogens Andersen
By Mogens Andersen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Oil on canvas in wooden frame. Signed on front and back. From December 1984.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Wave Hand-Tufted Rug in Yellow by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Horsens, DK
Seven colored rectangular rug with organic pattern designed by Verner Panton.
Material:
100% New Zealand's wool
Hand-tufted
Color:
Yellow.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$1,755 / item
Musical Score for Norwegian Dances
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique musical score for norwegian dances. discovered in my sheet music folders.
ref. SN
Category
Early 20th Century Other Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Paper
$333 Sale Price
20% Off
Industrial Wire Basket
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage industrial inspired wire basket.
Handcrafted from galvanized steel Inspired by the baskets originally used by farmers and fishermen.
Industrial design inspired by vintage ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Side/Flower Table In Pine With Turned Legs From 1880s
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique pine side/flower table from the 1880s. Two-tier with turned legs.
— Period: 1880s
— Material: Pine
— Details: Turned legs
two-tier construction
— Dimensions: H: 75 c...
Category
Early 1800s Mid-Century Modern Antique Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Antique Swedish Folkart Sunnerbo Painting Made to Use as a Pillow
By Sunnerboskolan
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful Swedish Folk Art (commonly known in swedish as bonad) made 1790-1820s. Part of a bigger painting. Likely made by Johannes Nilsson at Sunnerboskolan, Småland. Local painters were often inspired by decorations in churches, where they learned and trained their crafts. The painting on linen is upholstered as a pillow.
The main motif depicts a holy woman serving wine dressed...
Category
Early 1900s Folk Art Antique Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Feathers, Paper, Hemp, Linen, Paint
Original Painted Blue Hanging Cupboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is an original painted blue hanging cupboard.
Category
1920s Country Vintage Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Danish 18th Century Gilded Freemason Guild Rococo Mirror
Located in Copenhagen, K
Fantastic Rococo Ealdorman mirror, with incredible gilded carvings of carpenters tools. Made for or by a ealdorman.
Category
Late 18th Century Rococo Antique Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$4,400 Sale Price
36% Off
Danish Artist Otto Petersen, Mid-Century Modern Painting, 1960
s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Otto Petersen (1938 - 2003) was active/lived in Denmark, Germany. Otto Petersen is known for Cubist and abstract figurative nude women sculpture, ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Hand Painted Allmoge Water/Beer Tankard, Dalarna, Sweden, Circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian drinking tankard with exceptionally beautiful painting, origin: Dalarna, Sweden, circa 1800, incised with Farmer's Marks on Bottom: JH / SH
The word "tankard" originall...
Category
18th Century Country Antique Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Christian Valdemar Clausen, Nude Woman at a Wooden Pier
Located in København, Copenhagen
Christian Valdemar Clausen (1862-1911). Nude woman at a wooden pier. Oil on canvas. Signed in monogram 1906. Measures: 68 x 54 cm. (90 x 75 cm.) In good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Folk Art
Oli Painting Made On Canvas With Wooden Frame
Located in Lejre, DK
Oil painting with the motif of a late summer evening in Paris, where the Eiffel Tower can be seen in the background.
Measurements: L:58.5cm W:68.5cm
Category
Mid-19th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Oli Painting Made On Canvas With Gilded Frame From 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Oil painting framed in a gilded wooden frame with a motif of a little girl holding a bunch of grapes. Painted in warm colors. Signed.
Measurements: L:51.5cm W:41.5cm
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Swedish 1800s Tobacco Tin in Turned Wood
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Swedish late 19th century tobacco tin in turned wood and with turned lid with good fit.
It comes with a slightly brick colored shade and ther...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Pine
Swedish Light Color Pine and Bentwood Box with Handle
Located in Houston, TX
Swedish light color pine and bentwood box with handle. Originally used in the late 19th century as a grain scoop.
Note: Original/early finish on antique...
Category
1880s Rustic Antique Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Bentwood, Pine
Oli Painting Made On Canvas With Gilded Frame By Poul Fureby Blokhus From 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Oil Painting with the motif of the coast, the sand dunes and the sea in the background in windy weather with a dark blue sky. In a gilded frame and signed by Poul Fureby.
Measuremen...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Rustic Swedish Spouted Salting Trough
Located in Houston, TX
Rustic Swedish spouted salting trough hand-carved from bleached wood, dated 1855. Runic characters inscribed upon underside.
Note: Due to regional changes in humidity and climate du...
Category
Mid-18th Century Rustic Antique Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Christmas Ornament Featuring A Reindeer Made In Brass
18 Karat Gold From 2023
By Georg Jensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Christmas ornament featuring a reindeer, made of brass and gilded with 18-carat gold, designed by Sanne Lund Traberg for Georg Jensen in 2023. This beautiful ornament is part of Geor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Folk Art
Materials
Gold
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