Vintage Scandinavian Heavy Glass Plate, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Scandinavian Heavy Glass Plate, 1970s , in Very Good conditions.
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20th Century Platters and Serveware
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Glass
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Vintage Scandinavian Glass Cake Plate, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Scandinavian Glass Cake Plate, 1970s, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century Platters and Serveware
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Modern Glass Bowl, 1950s
$204Sale Price|30% Off
Scandinavian Modern Glass Bowl, 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
Scandinavian Modern glass bowl, 1950s Large vintage hand blown two colored centerpiece in blue and clear glass.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Owl, Scandinavian Design, 1960s Vintage
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Scandinavian Art Glass Owl, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Vintage Scandinavian Glass Cake Stand, 1970s Design, 12.6\" Diameter
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Scandinavian Glass Cake Plate Stand, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Glass
Vintage Scandinavian Art Glass Bowl from Magnor, 1970s
By Magnor of Norway
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Scandinavian Art Glass Bowl from Magnor, 1970s, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century Norwegian Serving Bowls
Materials
Glass
Large Vintage Scandinavian Glass Plate with Butterfly Design, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Vintage Scandinavian Glass Plate with Butterfly Design, 1970s, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century Dinner Plates
Materials
Glass
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Cranberry Art Glass Coupe Glasses, 1960s
$153Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Cranberry Art Glass Coupe Glasses, 1960s
Located in Toronto, CA
Please check our listings for more vintage Scandinavian glass and collectible barware.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Milk Jug, Scandinavian, Art Glass, Pitcher, Serving Ewer, Mid Century
$696Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Milk Jug, Scandinavian, Art Glass, Pitcher, Serving Ewer, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage milk jug. A Scandinavian, art glass pitcher or serving ewer, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern 1960' Glass Abstract Tall Bottle, Purple, Blue, Green
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely swirled Scandinavian Modern vintage hand blown glass tall bottle is a medley of swirled abstract designs in gorgeous colors of blue, turquoise blue, green and purple.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Scandinavian Design Textured Glass Ashtray, Pukeberg Sweden 1960s
Located in Lisboa, PT
Its understated yet expressive form makes it a versatile addition to both modern and vintage settings. A timeless and collectible piece of Scandinavian glass design.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Glass
Vintage Scandinavian Turning Tray in Beech & Rosewood
$175Sale Price|47% Off
Vintage Scandinavian Turning Tray in Beech & Rosewood
Located in Esbjerg, DK
2 sided turning tray made from rosewood veneer and beach and assembled without the use of metal. Made in Scandinavia during the 1960s or 70s in a style reminiscent of Finn Juhl's tur...
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Beech
Vintage Hans Hedberg Egg Sculpture, Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Egg designed by the Swedish ceramicist Hans Hedberg, who lived and worked in Biot, France. This egg is 25 cm (10") high including the stand. It´s in excellent condition and it has a ...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Vintage Hans Hedberg White & Turquoise Egg, Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
An egg designed by the Swedish ceramicist Hans Hedberg, who lived and worked in Biot, France. This egg is 25 cm (10") tall including the stand. It´s in very good condition except fro...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Hans Hedberg Brown Egg Sculpture, Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Egg designed by the Swedish ceramicist Hans Hedberg, who lived and worked in Biot, France. This egg is 25 cm (10") high including the stand. It do have a lovely brown and yellow colo...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Sculptural Vintage Scandinavian Viking Ship Corkscrew & Bottle Opener
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Beautiful handmade, sanded and polished solid teak and white beech viking ship. Two functions incorporated: boat bottle opener and a corkscrew hidden within the sail. It was designed...
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Beech, Teak
Vintage Scandinavian Cork Tray by Signe Persson Melin, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare serving tray fashioned from natural cork built up around an aluminum frame. It was designed by the female Swedish designer Signe Persson Melin and made at Boda Nova in Sweden ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Scandinavian Thermos by G. Rosendahl for Falkenberg, 1960s
$89Sale Price|19% Off
Vintage Scandinavian Thermos by G. Rosendahl for Falkenberg, 1960s
By Falkenberg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This thermal jug was designed by G. Rosendahl for the Swedish Falkenberg manufacture during the 1960s. Thermos flask made of cream-colored plastic with a black base. The cork is desi...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Pitchers
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Scandinavian Thermal Jug by Sigvard Bernadotte for Husqvarna
$159Sale Price|62% Off
Vintage Scandinavian Thermal Jug by Sigvard Bernadotte for Husqvarna
By Husqvarna, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This small, thermal jug was designed by Sigvard Bernadotte for the Swedish manufacture Husqvarna Borstfabrik during the 1960s. The thermo jug is made of orange-red plastic. The handl...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Pitchers
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Scandinavian Thermal Jug by Sigvard Bernadotte for Husqvarna
$140Sale Price|65% Off
Vintage Scandinavian Thermal Jug by Sigvard Bernadotte for Husqvarna
By Sigvard Bernadotte, Husqvarna
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This small, thermal jug was designed by Sigvard Bernadotte for the Swedish manufacturer Husqvarna Borstfabrik during the 1960s. The thermos is made of white plastic. The handle, lid ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Pitchers
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Scandinavian Asymmetrical Salad Bowls in Teak, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual asymmetrical bowls in solid teak. The set consist of a salad bowl and 6 matching portion bowls. Beautiful hand-finished organic shape with soft curves. Made in-house at ESA M...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Teak
Vintage Scandinavian porcelain pot, Kaffe The Eva Trio, Ole Palsby, Denmark 1980
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
The Eva Trio porcelain jars with cork lids are part of Danish design history, combining minimalism and functionality. They were designed by Ole Palsby (1935–2010), a leading self-tau...
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain, Cork
Vintage Scandinavian Blue Thermos by G. Rosendahl for Falkenberg, 1960s
$139Sale Price|65% Off
Vintage Scandinavian Blue Thermos by G. Rosendahl for Falkenberg, 1960s
By Falkenberg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This thermal jug was designed by G. Rosendahl for the Swedish Falkenberg manufacture during the 1960s. Thermos flask made of blue and black plastic. The handle, lid and bottom are bl...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Pitchers
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Scandinavian White Thermos by G. Rosendahl for Falkenberg, 1960s
$341Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Scandinavian White Thermos by G. Rosendahl for Falkenberg, 1960s
By Falkenberg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This thermal jug was designed by G. Rosendahl for the Swedish Falkenberg manufacture during the 1960s. Thermos flask made of white plastic with a black base. The convenient pouring i...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Pitchers
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Cheese Knife Vivianna Torun Dansk Design Scandinavian Modern
By Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe, Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage cheese knife (also referred to as a citrus knife) designed by the renowned Swedish silversmith Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe for Dansk International Des...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Vase by Royal Copenhagen, Porcelain with Crackle Glaze, Scandinavian Art
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Berlin, DE
Vintage vase from Royal Copenhagen, porcelain with crackle glaze, Scandinavian art This beautiful vase from Royal Copenhagen is an exquisite example of the high quality and fine cra...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Scandinavian Teak Ice Bucket, Oversized Design, Vintage, 1970s
$275Sale Price|63% Off
Scandinavian Teak Ice Bucket, Oversized Design, Vintage, 1970s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1860 Scandinavian oversize teak designer icebucket.
Category
Vintage 1970s Barware
Materials
Teak
Vintage Flower Vase, Finnish, Art Glass, Display, Decorative, Mid Century, 1960
$569Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Flower Vase, Finnish, Art Glass, Display, Decorative, Mid Century, 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage flower vase. A Finnish, coloured glass display pot, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Vintage Scandinavian Brass Napkin Holders, 1970s. Set of 16.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Scandinavian Brass Napkin Holders, 1970s. Set of 16. Set of 16 Danish napkin rings in patinated solid brass. Adds beauty and warmth to any table setting.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala Nuutajärvi, 6 Vintage Archipelago liqueur Glasses
Located in København, Copenhagen
Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala Nuutajärvi. Vintage Archipelago liqueur Glasses. Set of six. Finnish design 1960s/70s. In excellent condition. Measuring: H 12.5 cm. x D 5.5 cm.
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Swedish Art Glass Bowl Vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda, 1960s
$320Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Swedish Art Glass Bowl Vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda, 1960s
By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern glass bowl vase by glass artist Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda, Sweden circa 1960's. Features rich colorful hues of deep blue, green, and amber yellow. Incised on...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Vintage Scandinavian Sailor or Fisherman Decanter in Glazed Porcelain, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A figural decanter in hand-glazed porcelain. It depicts a jolly sailor or fisherman enjoying a 'cold one'. Unknown Scandinavian maker circa 1950-60. Measurements: 20x8x6 cm. Cap...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Scandinavian TV Kanna Red Thermos by Carl-Arne Breger for Husqvarna
$229Sale Price|19% Off
Vintage Scandinavian TV Kanna Red Thermos by Carl-Arne Breger for Husqvarna
By Carl-arne Breger, Husqvarna
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This TV-Kanna Signatur thermos was designed in 1962 by Carl-Arne Breger for the Swedish manufacturer Husqvarna Borstfabrik. A thermos is made of orange-red plastic with a black botto...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Pitchers
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Vintage 1980s Scandinavian Stoneware Bowl – Hand-Textured Swedish Design
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dish, anonymous, Sweden. 1980s. Stoneware. Measurements: Height: 8 cm / 3 1/4" Diameter: 51 cm / 1' 8".
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Vintage Rainbow Teak Serving Tray, Sweden, 1960s Scandinavian Modern
By House of Rainbow Wood Products Inc.
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautifully crafted Rainbow teak serving tray from Sweden, executed in the classic Scandinavian modern tradition of organic form and material-driven design. The tray features a wid...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
Vintage Scandinavian Sterling Silver Guilloché Enamel Coffee Spoons – Set of 6
Located in Bergen, NO
A refined set of six Scandinavian sterling silver coffee spoons featuring delicate guilloché enamel decoration in soft blush pink and pale blue tones. Each spoon is beautifully deta...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Norwegian Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
18 Scandinavian Modern Vintage Soy Sauce Bowls by Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg Arabia
By Arabia of Finland, Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
These 12 Scandinavian Modern small bowls carries a sense of grace and elegance, inviting us to appreciate the beauty that can be found in the most delicate and intricate of creations...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
6 Scandinavian Modern Vintage Soy Sauce Bowls by Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg, Arabia
By Arabia of Finland, Friedl Holzer-Kjellberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
These six Scandinavian Modern small bowls carries a sense of grace and elegance, inviting us to appreciate the beauty that can be found in the most delicate and intricate of creation...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Holmegaard Glass Beer Mugs by Michael Bang, 1970s
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare set of unused Beer Mugs in handblown clear glass. Its a variation of Michael Bangs Globetrotter made prior to 1973. The set was made at Holmegaard in Denmark. Measurements: H:...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Blue Ceramic Tray, 1960s
$322Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Blue Ceramic Tray, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This extraordinary ceramic tray was made in Sweden during the 1960s. Made of high-quality glazed ceramic in shades of saturated blue and navy blue inspired by the nature of Scandinav...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage danish glass ashtrays, design Per Lutken for Holmegaard in the 60'
By Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Designer glass ashtray by Per Lutken in the 1960s for Holmegaard glassworks in Denmark. Very light green colour. Can also be used as a small trinket tray. Good condition, a few fai...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Vintage Glass Pitchers by Per Lütken for Holmegaard 1950s Set of 3
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage glass pitchers by Per Lütken for Holmegaard 1950s Set of vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern mouth-blown pitchers in beautiful and rare plum colored glass. Designed by Per Lüt...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Pitchers
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Divided Teak Serving Tray with Glass Dish by Digsmed
By Digsmed
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage Danish divided serving tray in endgrain teak with smoked glass dish by Digsmed.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Glass, Teak
Series of 6 Vintage Scandinavian Ceramic Cups by the Höganäs Keramik Factory
$251Sale Price / set|20% Off
Series of 6 Vintage Scandinavian Ceramic Cups by the Höganäs Keramik Factory
By Höganäs Keramik
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Series of 6 ceramic cups by the Swedish manufacturer Höganäs Keramik dating from the 70s. With their modern shape and mineral hue, this set will be perfect in a natural, refined a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Three Vintage Salmon Platters, Glass, Paul Isling for Nybro Glasbruk
By AB Nybrofabriken 1
Located in Bochum, NRW
Paul Isling for Nybro Glasbruk, Sweden Set of Three Embossed Glass Salmon Platters, circa 1970s With Original Manufacturer Labels Dimensions: 55x24x2 cm 51x24x2 cm 49x24x2 cm A sculp...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Glass
Vintage Scandinavian Pipe Tobacco Humidor in Teak, Christer Design, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A wellmade jar for tobacco or tea. Its made from solid stacked teak and features a decorative 'belt' in patinated brass. It was designed and made by Christer design during the 1960s ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Teak
Fabulous 16 Glass Vintage Rotating Danish Spice Wheel from Digsmed, 1964
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Fabulous 16 Glass Vintage Rotating Danish Spice Wheel from Digsmed, 1964
By Digsmed
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This Digsmed Danish spice wheel for wall mounting with rotating teak wood frame features 16 removable glasses as containers for spices. Original from the 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Glass, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Set of Eight Napkin Rings or Holders, Gusums Bruk -1985
By Gusums Bruk
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern set of eight napkin rings or holders, Gusums Bruk -1985. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use. Brass patina, scratches.
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
Set of Three 1960s Scandinavian Style Wood and Plastic European Ice Buckets
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a fantastic set of three 1970s storage canisters or ice buckets with a distinctly Scandinavian & Danish Mid-century Modern design influence. The set includes three containers...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Vintage Scandinavian Art Glass Vase
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Scandinavian Art Glass Vase, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century Vases
Materials
Glass
Vintage Scandinavian Art Glass Bowl
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Scandinavian Art Glass Bowl, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Vintage Scandinavian Art Glass Paper Weight
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Scandinavian Art Glass Paper Weight, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Vintage Scandinavian Reversible Glass Candleholder, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Scandinavian Reversible Glass Candleholder, 1970s, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century More Candle Holders
Materials
Glass
Vintage Danish Salt & Pepper Shakers by Lundtofte of Denmark
By Lundtofte
Located in San Diego, CA
Circa: 1960s Origin: Denmark Materials: Silver plate, cobalt blue glass Dimensions: 1” Diameter x 2.75” Height Condition: Very good vintage condition with age-appropriate patina and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Scandinavian Ice Glass Bowl, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Scandinavian Ice Glass Bowl, 1970s, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Vintage Scandinavian Art Glass Vase, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Scandinavian Art Glass Vase, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century Vases
Materials
Glass
Vintage Scandinavian Hanging Blue Double Glass Pendant Fixture
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Scandinavian pendant lamp, circa 1960s. This piece includes a white frosted pendant with blue glass shade.
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
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Large Vintage Scandinavian Vase
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Stunning vintage vase, produced in Noway circa mid-century. Features a grey tribal pattern, reminiscent of Native American designs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
White Vintage Glass Vase Ariel By Hermann Bongard, Norway 1956
By Hadeland, Hermann Bongard
Located in Stockholm, SE
White and beautiful little glass vase designed by Hermann Bongard. Hadeland Glassverk, Norway, 1956. Clean and soft line vase. Lovely as a single piece on the table, in the window et...
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Silver Möbius Brooch by Torun for George Jensen 1960
Unavailable
H 0.79 in W 2.76 in D 2.17 in
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Silver Möbius Brooch by Torun for George Jensen 1960
By Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe, Georg Jensen
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Eye catching, intriguing and elegant Scandinavian Modern Sterling silver brooch, model “Möbius” by Vivianna Torun. This vintage item is in very good condition, lock works smoothly, s...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Scandinavian glass vase
Located in Heerhugowaard, NL
Vintage glass vase from Denmark. Age and maker unknown. This glass vase has a simple shape and a minimal black and white design. It will fit any interior and has a look that will ne...
Category
Vintage 1970s Vases
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Vintage Red Glass Brass Candle Holder 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Red coloured glass candle holder of brass from the 1960s. Base of polished brass and tulip shaped glass shade. Gives a nice shine when lit. Removable shade - so can also be used with...
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Glaced Vintage Dish by Helle Allpass, Denmark 1960s
By Helle Allpass
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely earth colored pottery dish by Helle Allpass, Denmark 1970s. This lovely bowl or dish has a rustic glazed surface and a delicate shape. The plate has striped beige and brown i...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Pair of Vintage Teak Pepper and Salt Shakers, ca. 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Schagen, NL
Vintage pair of Teak salt and pepper shakers with sculpted detail which fits the hand. Rubber stoppers to their bases. In very nice condition with some normal signs of age and use. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Teak
Green Glazed Vintage Ceramic Tea Pot Mod 323 by Upsala-Ekeby, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely matt green glazed colored tea pot by Upsala Ekeby in 1930s Sweden. Round delicate ball shaped design with a yellow half circled handle and spout. Good vintage condition and pe...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Vintage Red and Black Plastic Ice Bucket by Bodum
By Bodum
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A vintage red and black ice bucket from the 1980s with a set of four black plastic drink stirrers designed by Carsten Jorgensen for Bodum. Red bucket with black liner, black lid, and...
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Plastic
Stoneware Vintage Vase Moske by Mari Simmulson, Upsala-Ekeby -Sweden 1967
Unavailable
H 4.34 in Dm 9.26 in
Stoneware Vintage Vase Moske by Mari Simmulson, Upsala-Ekeby -Sweden 1967
By Upsala Ekeby, Mari Simmulson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely earth colored brown pottery vase from the `Moske` range by designer Mari Simmulson- produced for Upsala Ekeby in 1967. The Moske vase has a rough and rustic surface and a spec...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Vintage Ceramic Dish Campo by Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala-Ekeby Sweden 1950s
Unavailable
H 2.37 in Dm 10.83 in
Vintage Ceramic Dish Campo by Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala-Ekeby Sweden 1950s
By Upsala Ekeby, Ingrid Atterberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vintage ceramic bowl 'Campo' in rough and glazed ceramic by Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby in the 1960s. Yellow and blue/green claw shaped decor in the middle of the bowl. Beige b...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware, Ceramic
Vintage pewter jug with leather handle by Gunnar Havstad, Norway 1950s
Unavailable
H 13.78 in W 6.5 in D 3.94 in
Vintage pewter jug with leather handle by Gunnar Havstad, Norway 1950s
By Gunnar Havstad
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely and classic Norwegian pewter jug/pitcher designed and made by Gunnar Havstad (b.1901 - d. 1973) from his own pewter workshop/studio in Nesodden (established 1928), Norway 1950...
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Pitchers
Materials
Tin, Pewter
Vintage Scandinavian Large Brass Table Lamp with Glass Detail
Located in Riga, Latvia
Heavy brass table lamp base with minimalist stripe decor and carved glass detail in the middle. Features very nice patine. H 30 cm x Dm 14.5 cm
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Terracotta Vintage Plate by Thomas Hellström for Nittsjö Keramik, 1960s
Unavailable
H 1.97 in W 11.82 in D 17.92 in
Swedish Terracotta Vintage Plate by Thomas Hellström for Nittsjö Keramik, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A unique Swedish Mid-Century Modern ceramic plate by Thomas Hellström for Nittsjö Ceramics, Sweden, 1960s. Handpainted terracotta clay with a rectangular curved shape. Great rustic c...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
Trio of Vintage Teak Chargers by Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Three vintage teak chargers/trays by Danish midcentury designer Kay Bojesen. Made in Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Teak
VINTAGE TOMI LEATHER STUFFED POLAR BEAR WITH LABEL VGC 60ies
Unavailable
H 7.49 in W 7.09 in D 3.15 in
VINTAGE TOMI LEATHER STUFFED POLAR BEAR WITH LABEL VGC 60ies
By Stelton
Located in Berlin, DE
Vintage Tomi Leather Stuffed Polar Bear with Label & Tag VGC 1960's100% of item proceeds benefits a non-profit animal shelter: The Ferret Association of CT*Used but in very good used...
Category
Mid-20th Century Oceanic Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Leather
Pair of Vintage Stelton Stainless Steel Modern Design Sculptural Bowls, Denmark
Unavailable
H 4.5 in Dm 9 in
Pair of Vintage Stelton Stainless Steel Modern Design Sculptural Bowls, Denmark
Located in Hudson, NY
These vintage biomorphic sculptural serving bowls are made by Stelton stainless steel of Denmark. One fits inside the other. 18/8 gauge steel.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Stainless Steel
Juego de 4 candelabros vintage de Werner Stoff para Hans Nagel, Alemania 1960
Unavailable
H 7.49 in W 7.09 in D 3.15 in
Juego de 4 candelabros vintage de Werner Stoff para Hans Nagel, Alemania 1960
By Stelton
Located in Berlin, DE
3.94ʺW × 3.94ʺD × 2.36ʺH Brutalist Design.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Chrome
Teak Wine Cooler or Flower Stand, Vintage Copper Bound Teak Barrel
Located in Frederiksberg, DK
Teak wine cooler or flower Stand from the 1960s by unknown Danish producer - beautiful vintage teak wine cooler or flower Stand with three legs and two copper bands, all in very good...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wine Coolers
Materials
Copper
Pair of Vintage Danish Modern Round Solid Teak Cheese Cutting Boards by Dansk
Unavailable
H 1 in Dm 11.25 in
Pair of Vintage Danish Modern Round Solid Teak Cheese Cutting Boards by Dansk
By Dansk
Located in Hudson, NY
These Danish modern teak cutting boards are made in Denmark by Dansk. Sold as a pair.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Swedish Small Ceramic Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Riga, Latvia
Hare fur glaze design, signed by the artist Gunner Nylund for Rorstrand Sweden. Swedish design must have! Very good vintage condition Measures: H 9.5 cm D 7.5 cm.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Clear and Black Nutcracker By Stig Jorgensen for Dana-Plast Denmark, Ca. 1970s
Unavailable
H 2.76 in Dm 3.94 in
Clear and Black Nutcracker By Stig Jorgensen for Dana-Plast Denmark, Ca. 1970s
Located in Schagen, NL
Clear and Black Nutcracker By Stig Jorgensen for Dana-Plast Denmark, Ca. 1970s. The Acrylic clear piece remains in good Vintage condition with normal signs of age and use. Signed.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Acrylic
Midcentury Swedish Stoneware Shell Ashtray by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand
Unavailable
H 2.37 in Dm 7.88 in
Midcentury Swedish Stoneware Shell Ashtray by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Riga, Latvia
This stoneware shell form ashtray has a match & cigarette holder. Matt glaze, nice color combination - lemon/white/beige/brown. Signed by the artist Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand Swed...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Scandinavian Multicolored Cascade Pendant Light, 1960s
Unavailable
H 65.36 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Vintage Scandinavian Multicolored Cascade Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
Scandinavian, 1960s cluster or cascade pendant light with staggered, multicolored lamp shades suspended from a metal tripod frame (flush mount). There are seven shades in bold colors...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Crystal Glass and Aluminium Lamp, 1960s Scandinavian Hanging Light
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
Crystal glass with aluminium top from the 1960s by Scandinavian producer - beautiful crystal glass hanging light!
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Scandinavian Buffet Sideboard
Located in Hilversum, Noord Holland
Vintage handmade midcentury buffet sideboard with a fold open desk part and stained glass windows. Condition: In good vintage condition with normal wear and tear conform its age. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Buffets
Materials
Stained Glass, Wood
Pressed Glass and Aluminum Lamp, 1960s, Scandinavian Midcentury Hanging Light
Unavailable
H 9.1 in Dm 8.5 in
Pressed Glass and Aluminum Lamp, 1960s, Scandinavian Midcentury Hanging Light
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
Pressed glass and aluminum top from the 1960s by Scandinavian producer - beautiful ornamented glass hanging light in good vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Lilac Glass Vase, 1960s
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage lilac glass vase, 1960s. Attributed to Miloslav Klinger, Zelezny Brod.
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Vintage Danish Teak and Glass Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, BC
Beautiful vintage Danish teak and glass cabinet. This piece features sliding doors with wonderfully crafted finger pulls and adjustable shelves. This cabinet has an unfinished back. ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Teak
Green Metal and milk glassed chandelier, Scandinavian, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, Rheinland Pfalz
This lovely chandelier in scndinavian design consists of six milk glass elements and a green coloured metal frame with brass lines. The decent shape gives the chandelier a timeless...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage Danish Oak and Glass Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, BC
Beautiful vintage Danish oak and glass cabinet. This piece features sliding doors with wonderfully crafted finger pulls, gorgeous oakwood graining and adjustable shelves. This cabine...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
Vintage Danish Rosewood and Glass Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, BC
Absolutely stunning small rosewood and glass cabinet. This piece features sliding doors, wonderfully crafted finger pulls, exotic Brazilian rosewood graining and has adjustable shelv...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Copper Metal Chandelier by Jo Hammerborg, 1960s
Unavailable
H 47.25 in Dm 19.69 in
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Copper Metal Chandelier by Jo Hammerborg, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage copper metal, teak and opaline glass chandelier by Jo Hammerborg, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Vintage Rosewood and Glass Planter Table
Located in Vancouver, BC
Wonderful unique vintage Danish glass and rosewood planter side, accent or coffee table. Features three solid rosewood legs, single rosewood shelf below a glass tabletop and planter....
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Wall Glass Sconces Vintage Danish Design 1960s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Set of two wall sconces from the 1960s-1970s, Scandinavian design. Wall sconces made of glass. Preserved in good condition (minor traces of use) - directly for use. Dimensions: he...
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Retro Glass Chandelier Danish Design 1960s Vintage
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Superb chandelier from the 1960s-1970s. Scandinavian design. Lampshades made of glass, metal construction. Maintained in good condition (minor bruises and scratches, headliner no inc...
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Grey/Blue Vintage Vase, of the Style of Fulvio Bianconi Possibly Scandinavian
Unavailable
H 13 in W 6.3 in D 3.15 in
Grey/Blue Vintage Vase, of the Style of Fulvio Bianconi Possibly Scandinavian
By Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Halstead, GB
This piece is a grey/blue vintage vase Scandinavian or Italian modern. The design is reminiscent of the style of Fulvio Bianconi, a major exponent of 'Ferato' designs. The piece weig...
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Smoked Glass
Vintage Glass Plafond Retro, 1960s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Superb plafond from the 1960-1970s, Minimalist form, Danish design. Lamp made of glass. Maintained in good condition (minor traces of use) - directly for use. Dimensions: Height 7...
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Cream Glass Lamp Danish Design Vintage, 1970s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Exceptional lamp from the 1960-1970s. Minimalist form, Danish design. Lamp made of glass in cream and brown color. Maintained in good condition (minor traces of use, no headliner), d...
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Danish Vintage Brass and Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Danish 1970s brass and glass pendant. Fine condition with minor signs of usage. Small chips on the bottom. When lit, the light and shades are absolutely stunning. Dimensions (D x...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Golden Glass Chandelier Retro 1960s Vintage
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Exceptional chandelier from the 1960s-1970s, Scandinavian design. The lamp is made of glass and metal in gold color. Maintained in good condition, directly for use. Dimensions: He...
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage Brown Glass Lamp Danish Design, 1960s Retro
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Fantastic chandelier from the 1960s-1970s, Scandinavian design, Minimalist form. Lamp is made of brown and white glass. Maintained in good condition (no headliner), directly for use....
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Vintage Collection Smoked Glass from Lindshammer and Kaj Franck for Nuutajarvi
Unavailable
H 1.58 in W 2.76 in D 8.27 in
Vintage Collection Smoked Glass from Lindshammer and Kaj Franck for Nuutajarvi
By Lindshammar Glasbruck
Located in Halstead, GB
Vintage three piece collection Scandinavian Modern Smoked Glass from Gunnar Anders for Lindshammer and Kaj Franck for Nuutajarvi Measures: Large block vase Height 21 cms, width 7 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Vintage 1960s Glass Wall Sconces Designed by Carl Fagerlund
Unavailable
H 11.5 in W 5 in D 2.5 in
Pair of Vintage 1960s Glass Wall Sconces Designed by Carl Fagerlund
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of vintage 1960s glass wall sconces designed by Carl Fagerlund and manufactured by Orrefors, Sweden. Iconic Swedish design in heavily textured clear ice glass mounted on brass...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1960s Carl Fagerlund Pendant Chandelier with Glass Shades and Brass
Unavailable
H 33.5 in Dm 28.75 in
Vintage 1960s Carl Fagerlund Pendant Chandelier with Glass Shades and Brass
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage 1960s pendant chandelier with glass shades and brass fittings by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. Beautifully carved clear glass shades in a leaf design on brass fittings...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Swirling Glass Table Lamp Designed by Monica Backström for Kosta Boda
Unavailable
H 10.6 in W 5.9 in D 5.9 in
Vintage Swirling Glass Table Lamp Designed by Monica Backström for Kosta Boda
By Monica Backström, Kosta Boda
Located in Tilburg, NL
Vintage swirling glass tape lamp designed by Monica Backström for Kosta Boda glass, Sweden. The glass is one piece. Very good vintage condition. Absolutely no damage to the glass. ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Vintage Glass and Chromed Steel Pendant Lamp by Kamenický Šenov, 1970s
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Vintage Glass and Chromed Steel Pendant Lamp by Kamenický Šenov, 1970s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Glass and chromed steel pendant lamp, circa 1970, Czechoslovakia. It was produced by Kamenický Šenov. It is made of a combination of glass and metal. It was completely professionally...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Swedish Amber Bubble Glass Vase by Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda, 1950s
Unavailable
H 8.08 in Dm 3.55 in
Vintage Swedish Amber Bubble Glass Vase by Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda, 1950s
By Erik Höglund, Kosta Boda
Located in Riga, Latvia
This Midcentury vase is signed, very good vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Signed Vintage Crystal Swedish Orrefors Thick Clear Glass Vase
By Orrefors
Located in Hudson, NY
This Mid-Century Modern Orrefors of Sweden small vase is shaped like a budding flower made of thick crystal glass.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
No. 25801 Prism Pendant by Vitrika, 1970s. Scandinavian Modern Crystal Light
Unavailable
H 5.9 in Dm 11.4 in
No. 25801 Prism Pendant by Vitrika, 1970s. Scandinavian Modern Crystal Light
By Vitrika
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
No. 25801 Prism Pendant, brass pendant by Vitrika in the 1970s - Beautiful Danish vintage brass hanging lamp with inner glass, pressed glass and inserts in very good vintage conditio...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Vintage IKEA Dining Table
By Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Westport, CT
Designed by Niels Gammelgaard
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mirror 1960-1970 Retro
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Fantastic mirror from the 1960s-1970s. Minimalist form, Scandinavian design. Mirror's frame is made of oakwood, the surface is without any scratches. Preserved in good condition - di...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
Vintage Plafon 1960-1970 Retro
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Fantastic ceiling light / plafon from the 1960s-1970s, Scandinavian design. Made of blown glass. Maintained in good condition (minor bruises and scratches), directly for use. Pric...
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Retro Metal Coffee Table 1960s Danish Design Vintage
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Unique coffee table from the 1960s-1970s. Scandinavian design, Minimalist, practical form. Tabletop made of glass, legs made of chrome-plated metal. Maintained in good condition (min...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Metal Coffee Table 1960s Danish Design
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Fantastic coffee table from the 1960s-1970s. Danish design, Minimalist form. Metal construction, with glass top. Maintained in good condition (scratches on the top), directly for use...
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Claus Bolby Chandelier Vintage 60 70 Danish Design
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Excellent chandelier from the 60 / 70's. Scandinavian design, minimalist form. Designed by Claus Bolby for Cebo Industri. Made of glass and metal. Preserved in good condition (mino...
Category
Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Vintage School Ceiling Glasslamp with Frosted Stripes, 1920s Sweden
Unavailable
H 27.56 in Dm 11.82 in
Vintage School Ceiling Glasslamp with Frosted Stripes, 1920s Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
An oval classic vintage glass ceiling school lamp with a glassdome blown by mouth. The lamp has horizontal frosted stripes around. This midcentury lamp also have a new pendant and ne...
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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Scandinavian Glass Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic Scandinavian glass vintage available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and wood, every Scandinavian glass vintage was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a Scandinavian glass vintage, we have 202 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Scandinavian glass vintage, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Scandinavian glass vintage, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one Scandinavian glass vintage that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jens Harald Quistgaard, Holmegaard and Dansk Designs produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Scandinavian Glass Vintage?
Prices for a Scandinavian glass vintage start at $55 and top out at $23,336 with the average selling for $583.
A Close Look at Scandinavian Modern Furniture
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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