Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
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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Tapio Wirkkala Stainless Steel Puukko Knife with Leather Sheath Hackman Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala, Hackman
Located in London, GB
Tapio Wirkkala Puukko Knife by Hackman Finnish Design
This vintage Puukko knife, designed by renowned Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala and produc...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Bicycle Model Midcentury Design "Itera" Plastic for Volvo, Sweden
By Volvo
Located in Antwerp, BE
In the current period where the bicycle is undergoing major development and provides a sporty displacement
is this very original green rare designed Volvo seventies bike a really collector's item.
In response to the 1974 oil crisis, a small group of Swedish engineers obtained government funding to develop a bicycle completely composed of fiber-reinforced composite plastics (FRP).
By 1980, the Itera Development Center AB was designing, producing, and marketing injection molded plastic bicycles to a seemingly interested market. The first bicycles were delivered in 1982, the problems with quality assurance and design began stacking up against the company.This bike is in a Vintage original condition.
The Itera bicycle...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$3,928 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Finnish Tapio Wirkkala for Hackman Puukko Knife
Sheath
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine puukko knife & sheath from the 1960's.
Designed by Tapio Wirkkala and produced by Hackman.
The puukko comprising a stainless steel blade, brass fittings, and a black nylon ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Illums Bolighus 1965 Mail Order Catalog
Located in New York, NY
1965 mail order catalog from Danish emporium Illums Bolighus, the Copenhagen “Center of Modern Design” that retailed high-end Danish furniture and accessories along with a smattering of European offerings to both Danish citizens and the market abroad. Foreigners could shop at the department store when traveling or could order from one of the published catalogs. The 1965 catalog showcases chairs, tables, case pieces, desks, beds, carts, and wall systems by eminent and lesser-known Danish designers including Hans Weger, Peter Hvidt and O. Molgaard Nielsen, Vilhelm Wohlert, N.O. Moller, Finn Juhl, Harbo Solvsten, Erik Kierkegaard, Arne Jacobsen, ROsengreen Hansen, Nanna and Jorgen DItzel, Aage Schmidt Christensen, Poul Hundevad, Grete Jalk, Borge Mogensen, Arne Vodder, Kurt Ostervig, Folke Ohlsson, Kaare Klint, Ingemar Thillmark, Ib Kofod-Larsen, Karl Erik Ekselius, Poul Kjaerholm, Ole Wanscher, Erik Worts, Hans Olsen, Hohs. Aasbjerg, Edv. Kindt-Larsen, E. Engholm and Sv. A. Willumsen, Kai Kristiansen, and Sven Langkilde. Each entry includes a photograph along with curatorial information—designer, materials, and measurements. Stand-out designs in the catalog include Hans Wegner’s cube bar cabinet and Papa Bear chair and ottoman, Finn Juhl’s Judas dining table...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Original Danish Piet Hein "Solitaire" Teak Board Game Complete Set Vintage 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage "Solitaire" board game designed by Piet Hein for Danish wood manufacturer Skjøde, Skjern. Both the board and the pegs are made from teak.
Designed and made ca. 1960s.
This piece comes including the original leather bag for storing the pegs and the original instructions in Danish, German and English attached to the bottom.
Marked on bottom:
Piet Hein Skjøde...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Leather, Teak
$431 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Modernist Ring, Pendant
Armring in Pewter
Pink Stones, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Art jewelry set consisting of a pink gem set bangle, ring and pendant in pewter. We recon that the pink stones is either rose quartz or moonstones. This set was handmade during the 1...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pewter
$212 Sale Price / set
47% Off
Set of Three Like New Mid-Century Danish Vikings Figures w/ Box by Jacob Jensen
By Jacob Jensen
Located in San Diego, CA
This set is straight out of a time capsule from the 60s! Set of three like new mid-century Danish viking figures made of mixed woods with original box by Jacob Jensen, circa 1960s. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Teak, Walnut
Kay Bojesen Jointed Monkey Toy Danish Modern Teak
By Kay Bojesen
Located in San Diego, CA
Kay Bojesen articulating and jointed teak monkey. Bought from the original owner who had it in the early 1960s. Nice color and patina the cords are loosely sold AS/IS.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Teak
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Hans J Wegner Om Design
Located in New York, NY
First edition monograph on renowned Danish woodworker, designer and architect Hans J Wegner, published in 1994 by the Danish Design Centre. Parallel text in Danish and English by Jen...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Kay Bojesen Early Handmade Wooden Oak Elephant Children
s Toy, 1950s, Denmark
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare Kay Bojesen wooden toy elephant from the early 1950s in patinated oak with an amazing grain. The Elephant was created in 1953 by Kay Bojesen and from the start handmade in his s...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
Vintage Desk Model Airplane, Private Jet, Scandinavia, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A well-made mounted desk model of an aero plane/private jet. Professionally mounted on an oak stand. Unknown Scandinavian maker, circa 1970-1975. It’s made...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Acrylic, Oak
Scandinavian Modernist Natural Deep Madeira Amber Sterling Silver Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Large Estate Scandinavian Modernist natural deep madeira translucent amber and sterling silver statement ring.
20th Century
Organic form statement ring featuring an artistic sterling...
Category
20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver, Other
Henning Koppel Mid-Century Sterling Silver Bracelet, for Georg Jensen, Denmark
Located in London, Fitzrovia
Georg Jensen Jewellery Jewelry
Designed by Henning Koppel circa 1951, an original Sterling Silver Bracelet for Georg Jensen, Denmark. Matching Necklace available on my shopfront.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Scandinavian Modern Silver Necklace by SG Hellstrom, Gnesta, Sweden, 1965
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian Modern sterling silver necklace with adjustable panel. Made by S.G. Hellstrom, Gnesta, Sweden, 1965.
Measures: Opening diameter: 5" x 5".
Overall height...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lovely Set of 6 Scandinavian Wooden Danish Vikings, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Fantastic collection of 6 different Scandinavian Vikings.
Measures: The largest is 33.5 cm high. The others are 22 cm, 18 cm, 13.5 cm and 9 cm high.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Kay Bojesen "Lise
Ole" Wooden Dolls, 1930s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and charming set of wooden dolls by Kay Bojensen from his own workshop. The dolls were designed in the 1930s and was named Lise (female) and Ole (male) as these were the most co...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Luxurious Rabbit Teddy Bear, Made from Gold Fox, Finland
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Introducing an extraordinary piece that transcends the boundaries between plush toy and sculptural art: our meticulously crafted rabbit teddy bear, fashioned from genuine Finnish gold...
Category
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fur
Large Wood Monkey in the style of Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Wood Monkey in the style of Kay Bojesen. Looks like someone made their own version of this very iconic Monkey! Nice large size done in the look and feel of the Original Classic!
Category
1970s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Modern, Bjorn Weckstrom Silver Ring, for Lapponia, Finland, 1969
Located in London, Fitzrovia
Bjorn Weckstrom scuptural sterling silver ring, Lapponia, Finland, 1969
Category
20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Piet Hein, teak board game table decoration, Skjøde Skjern, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Forserum, SE
A beautiful board game, model Roulette, developed by danish architect, mathematician and poet Piet Hein in the 1960s. Produced by Skjøde Skjern, it is crafted from solid teak with da...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Teak, Walnut
PH Grand Piano Vintage Model
mid 1930
s
by Poul Henningsen, Modern, Sculptural
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This offer comes from ToneArt / PH Pianos, which is the official holder of the license from the Poul Henningsen family to produce and sell authentic PH Pianos exclusively and worldwide.
All prices are ex works but we have extensive experience in worldwide delivery and instalment, including “white glove delivery”.
All our authentic PH Pianos are crafted inhouse and according to original design and true craftsmanship traditions.
We are a Danish company, based in Copenhagen, and we have a big showroom in the very heart of Copenhagen with the full collection of all PH Pianos as well as the Poul Henningsen furniture collection that we also hold the exclusive license for.
We value and apply Danish, Scandinavian and Nordic values in everything we do, including reliability, full transparency and trustworthy communication!
This PH Grand Piano...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Danish Viking Figure
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and well made mid-century Danish viking figure made of mixed woods, leather and faux fur, circa 1950s. The figure is in very good vintage co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Teak, Walnut, Faux Fur
$160 Sale Price
20% Off
1965 Danish Language Bo Bedre Magazines Scandinavian Home Style Design 12 issues
Located in Miami, FL
Twelve issues 1965 Year of Bo Bedre (Live Better) Danish language vintage magazines of Scandinavian Home Style and Design. First published in March 1961. The magazines are in the Da...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$180 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Scandinavian Porcelain Bing
Grøndahl Coffee Espresso Cup Saucer, Set of 6
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of six (6) Scandinavian Danish Copenhagen Porcelain coffee espresso or tea demitasse cups and saucers with bird design, by Bing & Grondahl, circa early to mid-20th ce...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
PH Grand Piano Vintage Model
1935-1938
by Poul Henningsen, Modern, Sculptural
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This offer comes from ToneArt / PH Pianos, which is the official holder of the license from the Poul Henningsen family to produce and sell authentic PH Pianos exclusively and worldwide.
All prices are ex works but we have extensive experience in worldwide delivery and installment, including “white glove delivery”.
All our authentic PH Pianos are crafted inhouse and according to original design and true craftsmanship traditions.
We are a Danish company, based in Copenhagen, and we have a big showroom in the very heart of Copenhagen with the full collection of all PH Pianos as well as the Poul Henningsen furniture collection that we also hold the exclusive license for.
We value and apply Danish, Scandinavian and Nordic values in everything we do, including reliability, full transparency and trustworthy communication!
- We regularly crate, ship and install PH Pianos worldwide with full insurance
This PH Grand Piano...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
Lovely Set of 7 Scandinavian Wooden Woodpecker Corkscrews, 1960s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Set of 7 Scandinavian Wooden Woodpecker Corkscrews + 2 WIne Corks, 1960s
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Set of Three Like New Mid-Century Danish Vikings Figures w/ Box by Jacob Jensen
By Jacob Jensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of three like new mid-century Danish viking figures made of mixed woods with original box by Jacob Jensen, circa 1950s. The figures are in excellent vintage condition and measure...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Teak, Walnut
$840 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Saara Hopea-Untracht: Life and Work
Located in New York, NY
Monograph on renowned and prolific mid-century Finnish designer Saara Hopea-Untracht, written by her husband, the American metalsmith, educator, and writer...
Category
1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
4 Vintage 1950s Teak Danish Viking Soldier Figures Mid-Century Collection
By Jacob Jensen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Set of Four, incomplete. The shortest one is missing one arm and one spears. Another taller one is missing a spear. The tallest one is 5.25 inches tall.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Teak
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Silver and Agate Bracelet, Erik Granit, Helsinki, 1961
By Erik Granit
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian modern silver bracelet with elongated oval gray agate. Made by Erik Granit, Helsinki, Finland, 1961.
Measures: Width: 2.25, depth: 2.25.
H...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Agate, Silver
Set of Three Midcentury Danish Vikings Figures by Jacob Jensen
By Jacob Jensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of three midcentury Danish Viking figures made of mixed woods by Jacob Jensen, circa 1950s. The figures are in good vintage condition and measure: 5...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Teak, Walnut
$680 Sale Price / set
20% Off
"Man of Mercury" Bracelet by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia
Located in Toledo, OH
This bracelet is part of the space silver series by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia. This design was called the "Man from Mercury". This Scandinavian modern cuff bracelet is marked 925 ...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare Modern Design in the Home, Milena Lamarová / Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1965
- designer : Miroslav Rada
- Artia Praha
- English version
- original condition, see the photos
- 207 pages
- many beautiful pictures
- jr.
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Scandinavian Modern Silver Bracelet with Tigers Eye Stone by Noblelle, Denmark
By Noblelle
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian modern silver bracelet with oval shaped tigers eye stone. Made by Noblelle, Denmark, 1970.
Measures: Diameter: 2.5",
depth: 1.25".
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Silver
Scandinavian Modern Silver Necklace, Rock Crystal Pendant by Alstrom, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian modern silver necklace on curved link chain and a rock crystal pendant. Designed by Alstrom, Stockholm, Sweden, 1960s.
Chain length: 14...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rock Crystal, Silver
Danish Modern Solid Teak Carved Lion Toy / Lint Brush, Bojesen Era
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish modern solid teak carved lion toy / lint brush by Laurids Lonborg, circa 1950s. This incredibly fun lion lint brush was originally designed by Lonborg ...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Teak
$240 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Wooden Viking Figurine
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Vienna, AT
Hardwood vintage toy Viking from the 1950 attributed to Kay Bojesen.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Architectural Lighting Corp. Lighting Catalog (Svend Wohlert/Louis Poulsen)
Located in New York, NY
Lighting catalog (#C3) published in March, 1959 for the Architectural Lighting Corporation, Eastern United States distributors for Sveld Wohlert, Inc. of San Francisco. Wohlert was t...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Pentti Sarpaneva Bronze Shield Pendant Necklace with Blood Jasper, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Sculptural vintage necklace by Pentti Sarpaneva, from Finland circa 1965. This distinct piece is iconic of the designer and is called Punos, kaulakoru, a899. Scandinavian modernism ...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian ModernSterling Silver Cuff Bracelet, Pekka Piekainen, Finland 1978
By Auran Kultaseppä, Pekka Piekäinen
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern sculptural sterling silver cuff bracelet designed by Pekka Piekainen 1976, made by Auran Kultaseppä, Finland.
Measures: Depth 2.25...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Danish Viking Figure by Hans Bolling Rare
By Hans Bolling
Located in San Diego, CA
A super rare mid-century Danish viking figure by Hans Bolling, circa 1950s. The figure is in very good vintage condition whimsical and rare to find teak and rope materials.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rope, Teak
Bojesen Monkey Repair Kit
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Boyesen's Monkey Repair Kit (Height 20 cm). For old and recent editions. EU shipping €3.00
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Teak
$13 / item
Kay Bojesen Monkey, Danish Design, 2000s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kay Bojesen monkey, originally designed in 1951.
Made of teak and limba wood.
Danish design.
The monkey is a classic gift for baptism, graduatio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
$224 Sale Price
30% Off
Circa 1960s Norwegian Sterling Silver "Saga" Bangle Bracelet by David Andersen
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1960s sterling silver "Saga" bangle bracelet by David Andersen, Norway. Stylishly handmade, bangle wrap with double gouge decoration. A historic Viking bangle form ever-popular...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Model of Danish Mid-Century Corner Chair
Located in New York, NY
Apprentice cabinet makers would make models of furniture as a part of their training. A lovely addition for a collector of miniature chairs and a generally appealing decorative acces...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Teak
Space Age Danish Modern Ultima 15 by Holger Backstram Bo Ljungberg Diverse Ting
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Space Age architectural ashtray, Ultima15 designed by Holger Backstrom & Bo Ljungberg for Diverse Ting circa 1960's.
This example is in good, original, clean and ready to us...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Hand-hammered Sterling Sculptural Necklace or Choker by Jan Arenhill, 1969
By Jan Arenhill
Located in Amarillo, TX
Unique sterling silver necklace by Jan Arenhill, Malmö.
Malmö, Sweden, circa 1969,
hand-hammered sterling silver.
Impressed with following hallmarks:
Year mark T9 1969.
Artist's ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen, a Mid-Century Silver "Splash" Necklace by Henning Koppel, Denmark
Located in London, Fitzrovia
Georg Jensen Jewellery Jewelry
Splash, model 88B, designed by Henning Koppel circa 1951, an original Sterling Silver Necklace for Georg Jensen, Denmark. please see matching bracelet ...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Illums Bolighus Danish Brass Metalworks Footed Bowl attrd. Carl Aubock
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Vintage Mid-Century brass sculpture, attributed to Carl Auböck. These were designed for Illums Bolighus, this one is marked, DENMARK, some are marked, Illums Bolighus. In as-found o...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Silver Bracelet from C. Holm, Denmark, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian Modern Silver bracelet with polished and etched openings from Denmark by C. Holm.
Measures: Diameter: 2.5".
Height: 1".
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Scandinavian Modern Silver pendant by Owe Johansson, Hopeajaloste OY
By Hopeajaloste OY, Owe Johansson
Located in New York, NY
A finnish silver pendant on a silver chain by Owe Johansson for Hopeajaloste OY, Helsinki, Finland, circa 1960.
Chain length: 27".
Pendant height: 3.5".
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Glass Ball Full-Range Stereo Speaker with Built-In Subwoofer
Customizable
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This configuration is for a pair of stereo floor speakers with built-in subwoofer.
Our audio evokes the beauty and mystery of the northern lights in a...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Quartz, Granite, Marble
Golden Bell and Beehive: Light Fittings Designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto
Located in New York, NY
Book issued in conjunction with an exhibition held at the Alvar Aalto Museum in Jyvaskyla, Finland from Nov. 1, 200l to February 28, 2002. Published by the Alvar Aalto Museum in 2002...
Category
Early 2000s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Audiomus Female -Design Glass Ball speaker with built-In subwoofer and amplifier
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BORN IN THE FUTURE. TUNED BY THE PAST.
Audiomus is more than a speaker it’s a sculptural audio experience. Combining the precision of high-end speaker engineering with the soul of c...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Concrete, Chrome
Clear Glass Ball Spare for Glass Ball Speaker and Audiomus
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A single mouth-blown glass sphere with the speaker driver built in. Gathered at high heat, formed in a custom mould and annealed. Colour is worked into the glass (not painted).
Swap...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Blown Glass
Danish Georg Jensen Orb Egg Sculpture Ashtray Chrome Brass Paperweight Bowl Ball
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Polished two metal petite orb ashtray, marked Georg Jensen Design.
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
$468 Sale Price
20% Off
Sterling Silver and Amethyst Bracelet by Bent Knudsen
By Bent Knudsen
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Interesting Scandinavian cuff from Danish jewelry designer Bent Knudsen in sterling with amethyst. Signed with impressed manufacturer's mark to interior: [Sterl...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Glass Ball Full-Range Stereo Speaker Set W. Travertine Base
Customizable
Located in Copenhagen, DK
With the Singularity speaker, the function takes on infinite value. we have built our design up from the most fundamental requirements of the product. Our clear sphere has captured the moment- and has augmented and empowered it- in a stunning work of art that delivers incredible, lucid sound.
The Singularity speaker uses the most foundational materials and nothing else: stone, glass, wood, and the finest-quality full-range speaker driver all assembled and handcrafted in Sweden while designed in Denmark.
We have encapsulated sound's vibrating air inside the crystal-clear sphere, making for a phenomenal sound that is both transparent and present.
This configuration is for a pair of stereo floor...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Travertine, Quartz, Marble, Granite
Scandinavian Amber Pendant And Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Amber pendant in a sterling silver setting with a Italian 925 silver chain.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Timo Sarpaneva: Kokoelma/Collection
Located in New York, NY
Monograph on the Timo Sarpaneva collection at Designmuseo, Helsinki, a part of the Finnish Museum of Art and Design, published by the Museum in 2002. Sarpaneva (1926-2006) was a Finn...
Category
Early 2000s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
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