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Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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 

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

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
New Scandinavian Design Handwoven Flat Rug Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful new Kilim with geometrical Scandinavian design and light colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation. Size: 170 x 240 cm.
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Wool

Ego Stengods Mid Century Ceramic Wall Plaque of Blue Fish Sweden
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Blue fish embossed ceramic plate from the 1960s from the Ego Stengods workshops in Sweden. Very good condition.  
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

"Summer Flowers In The Catskills" Abstract Expressionist Print by Peter Astrom
Located in New York, NY
"Summer Flowers In The Catskills", photo collage print by Swedish abstract expressionist artist Peter Astrom. This is the only print that was made by th...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

New Scandinavian Design Handwoven Flat Rug Kilim, size 6ft 6in x 9ft 10in
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful new Kilim with geometrical Scandinavian design and light colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation.
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Wool

Bertil Vallien Unique and Monumental Wall Sculpture in Glass and Wood, 1966
Located in Skanninge, SE
A very important early work by Bertil Vallien b. 1938. Unique and monumental wall sculpture, hand painted and contour sawn wood. Made in Sweden 1966. One of a kind! The sculpture is depicting fishes in the water. It was commissioned by an optician in 1966. That is why the eyes are made of oval glass mirrors. They are also hiding the holes where you screw the sculpture to the wall. The sculpture would be great in a fish restaurant or in an indoor pool area. It will certainly make a statement wherever it will hang! A photograph depicting the artist in front of the sculpture is included (see image)! Fully signed and dated 1966 (see image). The sculpture is in 3 parts. The upper part is in one piece. The lower part is in 2 pieces. There are no problems hanging this on the wall. It is heavy but not that heavy. Measurements: The upper part, Lenght 226cm, height 68cm, 7cm deep. The lower part, Lenght 245cm, height 75cm, 7cm deep. As mounted as in the pictures: length 304cm, height 120cm. Total length if one put these pieces after one another, circa 475cm. You can put this sculpture on the wall with different combinations and variations. In 2017 Flint Institute of Arts in Michigan bought the "One million Dollar Boat". They paid one million dollars for the mixed media sculpture "Passage" made by Bertil Vallien. BERTIL VALLIEN EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES 1963 - ongoing Freelance designer for Kosta Boda glassworks, Sweden 1963 - ongoing Independent artist/designer 1961-63 Studies in USA and Mexico 1961 University of Art and Design, Stockholm, Sweden PUBLIC COLLECTIONS (SELECTION) Victoria and Albert Museum, London, England Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY, USA HM de Young Museum, San Francisco, USA Yokohama Art Museum. San Francisco, USA Imagine Museum, FL, USA The State Hermitage museum, St. Petersburg, Russia Düsseldorf Museum of Fine Arts, Düsseldorf, Germany Museum of Arts and Design, NY, USA The Art Institute, Chicago, USA National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden VIDA Museum, Sweden, permanent wing Everson Museum, NY, USA Museum of Fine Art, Boston, USA National Museum of Art, Tokyo, Japan Microsoft Art Collection, Seattle, Wa, USA JB Speed Art Museum, Louisville, USA The Prescott Collection at Pacific First Centre, Seattle, USA Detroit Art Institute, Detroit Il, USA Yokohama Art Museum, Yokohama, Japan The Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, Australia Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, Hamburg, Germany Mint Museum of Art and Design, Charlotte, NC, USA Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, Ohio, USA Museo del Vidrio, Monterrey, Mexico Musée des Art and Design, The Louvre, Paris, France The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Montreal, Canada Rockford Museum of Art, Rockford, IL, USA Microsoft Art Collection, Seattle, USA National Museum, Edinburgh, UK Flint Institute of Art, Flint, MI, USA AWARDS (SELECTED) Prince Eugen´s medal for outstanding achievement in art, conferred by the King of Sweden (1998) Gold medal, Royal Academy of Science, Stockholm, Sweden (2005) GAS Visionary Award (2020) Honorary doctorate, Växjö University, Sweden (2002) Artist of the future Award, Imagine Museum, FL, USA (2020) Visionaries Award, Museum of Arts and Design, NY, USA (2001) Medal for exhibition “Nine Rooms” at the 13th Biennale in Venice given by Instituto Veneto di Scienze ed Arti (2012) Young American award, Museum of Arts and Design, NY, USA (1961) Award in recognition of the promotion of Glass Art in the world, Museo del Vidrio Monterey, Mexico (2004) The Libensky Award, Seattle, WA, USA (2008) The Wilson Award, GAS, New Orleans, USA (2005) Urban Glass Award for >>Outstanding Achievement in Glass<< NY, USA (1998) Zweiter Coburger Glaspreis, Coburg, Germany (1985) BIBLIOGRAPHY (SELECTION) 2020 Ytspänning, Galleri Glas, Stockholm, Sweden 2020 Drawings, Ceramics, Glass, Staffan Bengtsson, Kosta förlag, Sweden 2012 Bertil Vallien, Nine Rooms, Publisher Marsilio, Italy 2008 Staven, Gunnar Lindqvist, Kamras/ Kamras förlag 2007 Transperent Bounaries, Ulla-Britt Edberg, Carlsson Bokförlag, Stockholm 2006 Vallien, Gunnar Lindquist, Carlsson Bokförlag, Stockholm 2002 Somna Vakna, Matthew Kangas, University of Washington Press, London 2002 Fiat Lux, Johan Unger Gunnar Lindquist, Carlsson Bokförlag 1998 Glass eats light, Gunnar Lindquist, Carlsson Bokförlag 1997 Headbook, Niclas Rådström, Publisher, Kamras/Kamras 1995 Anod, Peter Nilsson, Nordstedts förlag, Sweden 1990 Bertil Vallien, Gunnar Lindqvist, Carlson Bokförlag 1983 Sandcast, Ulf Thomas Moberg, Moberg Publisher EXHIBITIONS (SELECTION) 2020 Ytspänning, Galleri Glas, Stockholm, Sweden 2020 Vida Museum, Öland, Sweden 2019 Habatat gallery, Detroit, USA 2019 Schantz Gallery, Stockbridge-MA, USA 2018 Leger Gallery, Malmö, Sweden 2017 Gallery Schantz, Stockbridge, MA, USA 2017 Art Miami, Schantz gallery, Miami FL, USA 2017 Spritmuseet, Stockholm, Sweden 2016 Hawk Gallery, Columbus. OH, USA. 2016 Galleri Thomassen, Göteborg, Sweden 2016 Millesgården, Stockholm, Glasstress, Sweden 2016 Edsvik Konsthall, Edsvik, Sweden 2016 SOFA, Navy pier Chicago IL- USA 2015 Galleri Berengo, Muranoi, Italien 2014 Palazzo Guinigi, Lucca, Italien 2013 Gallerie Azur, Spa, Belgien 2011 Marina Barovier Galleria, Venedig, Italien 2011 Hawk Galleries, Columbus, OH, USA 2009 Imago Gallery, Palm Springs. CA. USA 2008 Etienne gallery.Oisterwijk, The Netherlands 2007 Heller Gallery, NYC, USA 2007 Rockford Art Museum, Rockford, Il, USA 2006 Prince Eugen´s Waldermarsudde, Stockholm, Sweden 2005 Landkrona Konsthall, Landskrona, Sweden 2005 Röhsska Museet, Gothenburg, Sweden 2004 Museo del Vidrio, Monterrey, Mexico 2003 Rockford Art Museum, IL, USA 2003 Glass Museum, International Centre for Contemporary Art, Tacoma, USA 2002 Cellier de Clairvaux, Dijon, France 2002 >>In Transit<< Gävle Museum 2002 Eremitaget, St. Petersburg, Ryssland 2002 The state Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia 2002 Konstindustrimuseet, Oslo, Norway 2001 Riihiimäki Museum, Finland 2000 Traver gallery, Seattle, WA, USA 1999 Museum of Contemporary Art, Warsaw, Poland 1999 Eretz Israel Museum, Tel Aviv, Israel 1998 Traver Gallery, Seattle, WA, USA 1998 The Bullseye Gallery Portland, OR, USA 1998 Museum of History, Stockholm, Sweden 1997 Museum of Arts, Indianapolis, USA 1997 Museum of Arts and Design, NY, USA 1969 Palazzo Ducale, Venice, Italy PERFORMANCE 2012,18,19, 20 Rainshower, Kosta glassworks, Sweden 2007 Diamonds and Ashes, Music: Tomidas, Midnight session at Åfors glass...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Glass, Wood

Colorful Glazed Ceramic Bird Figures by Konrad Galaaen, Norway, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Group of 4 glazed ceramic birds designed by Konrad Galaaen (1923-2004) for Porsgrund Porselænsfabrik, Norway. Typical strong colors and patc...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

”Summer Flowers” Abstract Expressionist Photo Collage by Peter Astrom
Located in New York, NY
”Summer Flowers”, abstract expressionist photo collage print by Swedish artist Peter Astrom. Signed Astrom at bottom right margin, and New York 2010 botto...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

New Scandinavian Design Handwoven Flat Rug Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful new Kilim with geometrical Scandinavian design and light colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation. Size: 170 x 240 cm.
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Wool

New Scandinavian Design Handwoven Flat Rug Kilim, size 6ft 6in x 9ft 10in
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful new Kilim with geometrical Scandinavian design and light colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation.
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Wool

Jan-Harry Persson, Self Portrait
Located in New York, NY
Jan-Harry Persson. Self-portrait Graphic sheet dimension: 12 x 12.5 cm. Provenance: Arne Lindqvist's collection of artist self-portraits which included this one by Jan Harry Persson,...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Peter Astrom "Nature 2" Painting
Located in New York, NY
.Nature #2, Swedish Abstract expressionist painting by Peter Astrom, c. 1994 Gotland, Sweden. Acrylic paint and modeling paste on Arche paper, signed l...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Acrylic, Paint, Paper

Peter Astrom "Nature 1" Painting
Located in New York, NY
"Nature 1" by Peter Astrom, Swedish abstract expressionist painter. Acrylic paint and modelling paste on Arche paper Measures: Height 30 in x Width ...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Acrylic, Paint, Paper

Swedish Wooden Hook, circa 1880s
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Wooden Hook, circa 1880s Most likely used for hanging hay and has a beautiful smooth patina. Made out of pine wood. Heigth: 33 cm/12.9 inch Depth: 5 cm/1.9 inch Width: 14....
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1880s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Iron

Bobyrug’s Beautiful North European 1960s-1970s Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice modern rug probably Scandinavian rug, with a beautiful decorative design and nice colors, mechanical fabric with wool and acrylic velvet. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury ...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Wool, Acrylic

Blue / Green Peacock Wall Tapestry by Hans Jürgen Schöbel, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Blue/green Danish modern wall tapestry designed by Hans Jürgen Schöbel for Södahl, Denmark, 1960s. Screen printed on jute.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Jute

Børge Mogensen - Framed Photograph F, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful framed photograph depicting Børge Mogensen's house at Soløsevej in Gentofte, Denmark. Picture frame by Børge Mogensen in solid oregon pine with brass corner details made in...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paper

Set of Ten Soundwave Acoustic Wall Panels in Felt
By Offecct
Located in Dronten, NL
Designed by Jin Kuramoto for Offecct, the Soundwave Swell panels combine refined Scandinavian design with exceptional acoustic performance. Featuring a dynamic, wave-like surface, th...
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2010s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Felt

Vintage Linen and Wool "Linenknoppen" Tapestry in the Style of Märta Måås Fjette
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Tapestry in the design "Linenknoppen" originally by Märta Måås Fjetterström. Blue, green, red and yellow colored blocks in wool against a beige linen back...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Wool, Linen

New Scandinavian Design Handwoven Flat Rug Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful new Kilim with geometrical Scandinavian design and light colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation. Size: 170 x 240 cm.
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Wool

Piet Hein - Wall plate - Royal Copenhagen - 1959
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description:  Piet Hein was a polymath from Copenhagen, he was a mathmatician, poet, designer, writer and inventor. During the second world war he joined the resistance in D...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Faience, Ceramic

New Scandinavian Design Handwoven Flat Rug Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful new Kilim with geometrical Scandinavian design and light colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation. Size: 170 x 240 cm.
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Wool

Nice Mid Century Flat Woven Scandinavian Rug Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful mid century Scandinavian Kilim rug with nice geometrical design and beautiful colors, entirely hand woven with wool on cotton foundation.
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Wool

Painting "C" by Lars Erik Falk, Sweden, 1987
Located in Stockholm, SE
Painting “C” by Lars Erik Falk, oil on panel. Graphic color blocks and lines, tilted at Falk’s signature 73 degrees. Lars Erik Falk (1922-1918) was one of Sweden’s foremost constr...
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1980s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Wood

1979 Marimekko Promotional Poster
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As part of Marimekko's ongoing efforts to promote the brand worldwide, this piece is from a line of posters sent to distributors, press, and agents. Because they weren't available t...
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

1977 Marimekko Promotional Poster
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As part of Marimekko's ongoing efforts to promote the brand worldwide, this piece is from a line of posters sent to distributors, press, and agents focused on the company's designs. ...
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Abstract Woolen Wall hanging
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Woolen Color studies in a recycled box Hand-spun woolen balls - gradient - wrapped in silk and cotton yarn Handmade, hand-spun wool objects in an old box Soft balls and shapes of woo...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Wood

Abstract Woolen Wall hanging
Abstract Woolen Wall hanging
$227 Sale Price
20% Off
Frank Rubin Zinc Lithograph Destroy The Cyclops , Denmark, 1977
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A lot is going on in this brutalistic zincography by the Danish artist Frank Rubin. 'Knus Kykloperne' - 'Destroy the Cyclops' in English depicts 3 beings/humans piercing the cyclops ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Glass, Paper

New Scandinavian Design Handwoven Flat Rug Kilim, size 6ft 6in x 9ft 10in
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful new Kilim with geometrical Scandinavian design and light colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation.
Category

2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Wool

New Scandinavian Design Handwoven Flat Rug Kilim size 6ft 6in x 9ft 10in
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful new Kilim with geometrical Scandinavian design and light colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation.
Category

2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Wool

New Scandinavian Design Handwoven Flat Rug Kilim, size 6ft 6in x 9ft 10in
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful new Kilim with geometrical Scandinavian design and light colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation.
Category

2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Wool

New Scandinavian Design Handwoven Flat Rug Kilim, size 6ft 6in x 9ft 10in
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful new Kilim with geometrical Scandinavian design and light colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation.
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Wool

Stig Lindberg - Tile - Gustavsberg - 1960
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: Stig Lindberg's work is famous for its fantasy-rich displays. There exist quite a lot of big tiles from his hand, this particular one is rather rare and cannot ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Earthenware, Ceramic, Stoneware

A young girl smoking a cigaret by Helge Helme, Oil on canvas, Denmark
Located in Balen, BE
Helge Helme — A Young Girl Smoking a Cigarette, oil on canvas, Denmark, mid-20th century. An intimate portrait of a young woman captured in a quiet, reflective moment, rendered with...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Poul Ekelund, Denmark, Oil on Board, Modernist Landscape, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Poul Ekelund (1921-1976), Denmark. Oil on board. Modernist landscape, 1960s. The board measures: 29 x 19 cm. The frame measures: 10 cm. In excellent co...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Other

Guild HM14 Shelf in Solid Oak by Hvidt Mølgaard for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Extracting the essence of true craftsmanship, the Guild shelf was originally designed in 1954 for Peter Hvidt’s family home in Klampenborg. Subtly mirroring the curving paths of the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Oak

Shelf System by Kajsa Nils Nisse Strinning for String AB 1950s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Teak shelf system by Kajsa & Nils Nisse Strinning for String, 1950s. Made in teak. Model "String". Wallbrackets in black laquered metal. Shelves in diffrent sizes. 3 shelves with two...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Metal

Scandinavian Modern Unique Wall Hung Stoneware Dish Erik Nyholm, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Unique stoneware wall hung dish by Danish Artist Erik Nyholm made in the 1960s in his own studio. The chamotte stoneware dish is decorated with an amazing thick glazing in earth colo...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Stoneware

Large Vintage Mid Century Kreis Verner Panton Textile 4 1" x 8 6"
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton “Checkers II” Textile, Country Of Origin: Scandinavia, Circa Date: Mid 20th Century
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Other

Original Poster from the Exhibition of Aurelio Teno, Denmark, 1965, Framed
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Original poster from the exhibition of Aurelio Teno's work, from October 6 to 20, 1965 in Copenhagen. The exhibition included sculptures, jewelry, collages, drawings and paintings by the author. The poster has the author's signature and date. Aurelio Teno (1927 - 2013) was a Spanish painter and sculptor. He started as an apprentice in the workshop of the sculptor Amadeo Ruiz Olmos, then in a goldsmith's workshop, and from 1939 at the School of Arts and Crafts in Cordoba, where he studied painting and drawing. In 1965, he began a series of international exhibitions in Copenhagen, Paris, New York, Rabat and St. Louis (Missouri). In 1976, he established his international prestige as a monumental sculptor by winning the competition for a sculpture of Don Quixote that was to be placed in front of the Kennedy Center in Washington, competing with Salvador Dalí and José de Creeft. He was a member of the Royal Academy of Cordoba. He received the Gold Medal in Jewelry...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Paper

Roland Alf Painting
By Roland Alf
Located in Long Island City, NY
Roland Alf (1929-2020): Model by the window, signed and dated alf 2011, oil on canvas. Approx. 64.5x53.5 cm ( 25" x 21" ). Unframed. History: Roland Alf was born in 1929 in Hö...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Canvas

Roland Alf Painting
Roland Alf Painting
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton Teal Color “checkers II” Textile 4 x 4
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton Teal Color “checkers II” Textile, Country Of Origin: Denmark, Circa Date: Mid 20th Century
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Other

Poul Ekelund, Denmark, Oil on Canvas, Landscape with Houses, 1965
Located in København, Copenhagen
Poul Ekelund (1921-1976), Denmark. Oil on canvas. Modernist landscape with yellow houses. Dated 1965. The canvas measures: 66 x 54 cm. The frame measure...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Canvas

William Scharff, Couple Playing Violin Piano
Located in Kastrup, DK
William Scharff 1886-1959. Couple playing the Violin & piano. Oil on canvas. In period gilded frame. Size with frame: 53x47 cm. Signed with monog...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Wood

1970s 25th Anniversary Marimekko Poster with Liisa Suvanto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As part of Marimekko's ongoing efforts to promote the brand worldwide, this piece is from a line of posters sent to distributors, press, and agents to celebrate the 25th anniversary ...
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Paper

Ivan Jordell Sweden, Oil on Board, Modernist Landscape, Mid-20th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Ivan Jordell (1901-1965) Sweden. Oil on board. Modernist landscape, mid-20th century. The board measures: 40 x 32 cm. The frame measures: 5.5 cm. In excellent condition. Signed.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Other

1970s 25th Anniversary Marimekko Poster with Kerstin Enbom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As part of Marimekko's ongoing efforts to promote the brand worldwide, this piece is from a line of posters sent to distributors, press, and agents to celebrate the 25th anniversary ...
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Paper

1960s Hand Painted Enameled Copper Wall Composition by Danish Artist Bodil Eje
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s hand painted enameled copper wall composition by Danish artist Bodil Eje The rare one of a kind composition is made of a richly colorfull and patterned hand paintet enameled c...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Copper, Enamel

Vintage Mid Century Modern Scandinavian Verner Panton Kreis Textile 3 11" x 8 9"
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton “Kreis” Textile, Country Of Origin: Scandinavia, Circa Date: Mid 20th Century
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Other

Modular String Wall Unit in Teak by Nisse Strinning
Located in Vienna, AT
String wall shelf wall unit designed by Nils and Kajsa Strinning in 1949. This one was made in the 1960s in Sweden. A good vintage condition, traces of use due to the age, yellowed h...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Steel

Scandinavian Modern Candle Sconce by KONRAD GALAAEN (1923-2004), c. 1970s
Located in Skien, NO
**Mid-Century Modern Norwegian Candle Sconce by Konrad Galaaen, Porsgrund Porcelain, 1960s/70s** A striking retro wall sconce designed by **Konrad...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Metal

1970s 25th Anniversary Marimekko Poster with Maija Isola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As part of Marimekko's ongoing efforts to promote the brand worldwide, this piece is from a line of posters sent to distributors, press, and agents to celebrate the 25th anniversary ...
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Paper

1970s 25th Anniversary Marimekko Poster with Annika Piha
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As part of Marimekko's ongoing efforts to promote the brand worldwide, this piece is from a line of posters sent to distributors, press, and agents to celebrate the 25th anniversary ...
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Paper

Original woodprint Axel Salto from 1933, denmark, signed
Located in Kiel, SH
Original woodcut by Axel Salto from 1933. The woodcut is signed by Axel Salto and dated with 1933. Wonderful print "laying deers" in good used condition. Don't hesitate to contact us...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Scandinavian Master Axel Salto Budding Vase Watercolor on Paper Original Artwork
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Original artwork by the master. It is in as-found poor condition. It will be shipped in a tube without glass or framing. Pencil signed with information on backing paper, crayon numb...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Hans Osswald, Swedish Artist, Oil on Board, Modernist Composition
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hans Osswald (1919-1983), Swedish artist. Oil on board. Modernist composition, mid-20th century. Visible dimensions: 35 x 26 cm. Signed. In very good c...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Other

Bjørn Wiinblad for Nymølle. Three month wall plates and a small low bowl.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad (1918-2006) for Nymølle. Three month wall plates and a small low bowl in ceramic. Classic Wiinblad's motifs. 1970s. Marked. Perfect condition. Wall plates: Diameter 15...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

Kulo Green, Composition, Color Lithography, Framed
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Kulo Green, Composition Color lithography Number 7/140 The work signed by the artist's signature and an individual number(pencil) Sheet dimensions 51/61 Framed work Gustav Holger Fr...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Paper

Vintage Letter R in Solid Brass, Sweden ca 1940 s
Located in Örebro, SE
Vintage letter R in solid brass, covered with old paint (red & gold), Sweden ca 1940's. Wear and patina consistent with age and use. Paint loss as see...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Brass

Painting "H" by Lars Erik Falk, Sweden, 1987
Located in Stockholm, SE
Painting “F” by Lars Erik Falk, oil on panel. Graphic color blocks and lines, tilted at Falk’s signature 73 degrees. Lars Erik Falk (1922-1918) was one of Sweden’s foremost constructivists. He was a painter and sculptor, represented with several public works...
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1980s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Wood

Painting "F" by Lars Erik Falk, Sweden, 1987
Located in Stockholm, SE
Painting “F” by Lars Erik Falk, oil on panel. Graphic color blocks and lines, tilted at Falk’s signature 73 degrees. Lars Erik Falk (1922-1918) was one of Sweden’s foremost constructivists. He was a painter and sculptor, represented with several public works...
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1980s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Decorations

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Wood

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