Floor lamp by Ulla Skogh for Glössner & Co, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Floor lamp designed by Ulla Skogh for Glössner & Co, Stockholm, in the 1940s.
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Floor lamp by Ulla Skogh for Glössner & Co, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Floor lamp designed by Ulla Skogh for Glössner & Co, Stockholm, in the 1940s.
Brass
A Rare Pair of 1940s U. Skogh Floor Lamps Produced by Glössner & Co.
By Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh 1
Located in New York, NY
A rare pair of 1940s U. Skogh Floor Lamp Produced by Glössner & Co. The glass shade lamps by Swedish designer Ulla Skogh, having an intricate designed sandblasted glass shade with de...
Brass
Pewter Tray by Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh, 1949
By Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh 1
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pewter Tray by Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh, 1949 Additional Information: Material: Pewter Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Ystad metall in Sweden Dimensions (W x D x H): 40 x 4...
Pewter
Bar cabinet by Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh, Bodafors, Sweden, 1940s
By Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh 1, Bodafors
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A very rare bar cabinet designed by Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh and produced by Bodafors in Sweden during the 1940s.
Mahogany
Cast iron wall relief, Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh for Ystad Metall, Swedish Midcentury
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wall relief in cast iron with decor of man (Icaros) and the sun, by Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh for Ystad Metall, Swedish Midcentury 1960s.
Cast Iron
Art Deco Bronze Dish by Ulla Fogelklou-Skog, Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, 1940s
By Tinos, Ystad-Metall, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh 1, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art deco / Swedish Grace solid bronze bowl / dish with amazing patina. Designed by Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh and made by Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, 1940s.
Bronze
Ulla Skogh Pewter Dish by Ystad Tenn in Sweden
By Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh 1
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pewter dish designed by Ulla Skogh. Produced by Ystad Tenn in Sweden.
Pewter
Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh Mirror in Pewter by Ystad Tenn in Sweden
By Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh 1
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare mirror designed by Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh. Produced by Ystad Tenn in Sweden.
Pewter
Pair of Large Brass Floor Candleholders by Ystad Metall, Sweden
By Ystad-Metall, Ivar Ålenius Björk
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Over the years, a number of well-known designers were active at the company, such as Oscar Antonsson, Hans Bergström, Gunnar Ander, Carl-Einar Borgström, Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh, Hugo G...
Brass
Sold
H 25.99 in Dm 11.82 in
Ivar Ålenius-björk, Large Floor Candelabras, Solid Brass, Scandinavian Modern
By Ystad-Metall, Ivar Ålenius Björk
Located in Stockholm, SE
Over the years, a number of well-known designers were active at the company, such as Oscar Antonsson, Hans Bergström, Gunnar Ander, Carl-Einar Borgström, Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh, Hugo G...
Brass
Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh Bar Cabinet by Bodafors in Sweden
By Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh 1
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare bar cabinet by Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh. Produced by Bodafors in Sweden.
Brass
Sold
H 0.79 in W 6.7 in D 6.3 in
Swedish Modern Ystad Metall Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh Brass Ash Tray 1940s
Located in Boden, SE
Ash tray by Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh for Ystads metall Sweden Swedish 1940s brass.
Brass
Sold
H 0.5 in Dm 16.75 in
"Icarus and Daedalus, " Rare Art Deco Relief Sculpture w/ Male Nudes, 1936 Sweden
By Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sculpted by important Swedish artist, Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh, and crisply cast in iron by Ystad Metall in 1936, this highly rare sundial features -- appropriately -- Daedalus and his s...
Iron
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 60” H x 12” W x 28” D Stated dimensions include shade. Depth ...
Brass
Swedish Pewter Plate by Estrid Ericson for Svenskt Tenn, 1948
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish Pewter Plate by Estrid Ericson for Svenskt Tenn, 1948 A pewter plate designed by Estrid Ericson for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, dated 1948. The plate features a broad, deeply flu...
Pewter
$4,949 / set
H 54.14 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in
Vintage midcentury floor lamps, Hans Bergström, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA, Hans Bergström
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of brass floor lamps by Hans Bergström, with beech handles and elaborately folded brass feet. The lamps have the same lowest height, 116 cm, but can be adjusted to different ...
Brass
Mid-Century Folding Bar Cabinet, Italy circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
An Italian modernist folding bar cabinet. Bar folds open in the middle and is finished on all sides to be free standing. Mahogany, teak, patinated brass details.
Mahogany
1950s Swedish Drinks Cabinet in the Style of Eugen Höglund
By Eugen Höglund
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This elegant Swedish drinks cabinet dates from the 1950s and is crafted in a refined combination of beech and maple wood. The cabinet stands on slender, slightly tapered legs and fea...
Beech, Maple
$5,655
H 46.46 in W 32.68 in D 13.78 in
Bar cabinet - Swedish modern, 1940´s by Thysell´s furniture, Sweden
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Bar cabinet in mahogany from the Swedish modern period, app. 1940´s. Made by Thysell´s furniture in Anderslöv, Sweden. Mirror cut burl mahogany in the doors. Extremely high quality. ...
Mahogany
$57,128
H 64.57 in W 37.8 in D 15.75 in
Midcentury Modern Unique Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Unique bar cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, in a strikingly decorative design with elegant details. Made from mahogany with floral motif inlays in birch and rosewood. Lighting inside. M...
Mahogany
$2,728Sale Price|56% Off
H 42.72 in W 34.06 in D 15.36 in
Danish Mid Century Cocktail Cabinet by Helge Vestergaard Jensen
By Helge Vestergaard-Jensen
Located in Sherborne, GB
A stunning cocktail cabinet, with sleek lines and amazing details. A beautiful colour and neat size, it is both chic and practical. the double doors reveal a fitted interior. Alread...
Rosewood
Bar cabinet, unknown designer and maker, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Swedish modern bar cabinet from the 1950s in mahogany with frosted glass doors. The cabinet stands on slender legs with stretchers, giving a light and well-balanced appearance. Behi...
Glass, Mahogany
Futura Bar Cabinet by Jorgen Hansen and Jens Thuesen for Romweber
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in West Chester, PA
A rare and exquisite Jorgen Hansen and Jens Thuesen "Futura Bar Cabinet" for Romweber Furniture Co. circa 1959. The unique deep relief propeller sculpted solid walnut bi-panel doors ...
Brass
CB06 Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1952
By Cees Braakman
Located in Balen, BE
A Mid-Century linnen cabinet 'model CB06', designed by Cees Braakman in the 1950s and manufactured by Pastoe in the Netherlands. This is a rare example in the birchwood series with...
Birch, Teak
$3,656 / set
H 68.9 in Dm 18.12 in
Pair of floor lamps attributed to Hans Bergström, by ASEA belysning. 1950s
By Hans Bergström, ASEA
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of floor lamps produced in Sweden by ASEA belysning. Made from solid brass and teak stems with a nice concave shape. New lamp shades in hand sewn chintz fabric with single pleat...
Aluminum, Brass
$10,285
H 45.28 in W 33.47 in D 17.33 in
Scandinavian Modern Mahogany and Natural Leather Bar Cabinet, Sweden, 1950s
By AB Förenade Möbelfabrikerna Linköping
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Scandinavian modern bar cabinet by an unknown Swedish designer. Produced by AB Förenade Möbelfabrikerna in Linköping, Sweden, during the 1950s. Made in mahogany with doors upholster...
Leather, Mahogany
Scandinavian Modern Tray from Firma Svenskt Tenn, 1930s
By Svenskt Tenn, Nils Fougstedt
Located in Stockholm, SE
A early tray attributed to Nils Fougstedt from Firma Svenskt Tenn in Stockholm, Sweden. Svenskt Tenn is today on of the most popular interior brands in the world. Estrid Ericsson sta...
Pewter
Mid-Century Christofle "Vertigo" Tray by Andrée Putman, France
By Andree Putman
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Christofle "Vertigo" Tray by Andrée Putman, France
Silver
Bar Cabinet by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s
By Dyrlund, Reno Wahl Iversen
Located in Karlstad, SE
Sophisticated foldable bar cabinet designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo in the 1960s. Crafted in richly grained rosewood, the cabinet features a clever fold-out construction that d...
Brass
Hearts Above
Located in היוגב, IL
This vessel holds a love without borders — one that isn’t bound by time or place. It carries a quiet, gentle longing for something or someone that lives up there, yet also within us....
Ceramic, Porcelain
Jansen Nickel Plated Swan Stool
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A nickel-plated iron and bronze stool with hair-on-hide upholstery, this model is more often seen with a painted frame and bronze accents.
Brass, Steel, Nickel
$3,751
H 40.95 in W 43.31 in D 12.6 in
Art Deco Rare Cathedral Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut, English, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this rare and totally original 1930s Art Deco English walnut display cabinet. A gorgeous piece of furniture that's veneered in figured mid tone walnut with ...
Glass, Walnut
Contemporary Carved Walnut Ebonized Tray with Brass Accent
By Vincent Pocsik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Contemporary ebonized tray by Vincent Pocsik Carved walnut tray with ebonized finish. Natural food safe oil and wax finish. Vincent Pocsik finds the balance between old and ...
Walnut
$2,285 / set
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 15.36 in
Stilnovo signed Adjustable Metal Wall Lights, 1950, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Argelato, BO
Stilnovo Mid-Century signed Metal Adjustable wall lamp, 1950s. A truly comfortable and refined pair of wall lamps, perfect for use at the edge of the bed or in a study to adjust the...
Metal
$3,428
H 32.29 in W 8.86 in D 8.86 in
Ceiling lamp "6401" by Harald Notini for Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1920s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Harald Notini
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Elegant ceiling lamp designed by Harald Notini and produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampvarufabrik during the 1920s. The model features a tapered lantern form with panels of leaded glass ...
Iron
$9,597 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
Swedish grace lounge chair, unknown designer, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
An elegant armchair in the refined Swedish Grace style, designer unknown. The chair features a graceful silhouette with beautifully turned wooden legs that add a touch of sophisticat...
Fabric, Beech
$10,854
H 41.74 in W 51.97 in D 17.72 in
Scandinavian Modern cabinet '2661' by Mjölby Intarsia, Sweden, 1940s
By Erik Mattsson 1, Mjölby Intarsia
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Exceptional cabinet or sideboard model '2661' by unknown designer and executed by Mjölby Intarsia in Sweden during the 1940s. Beautiful wooden inlay on doors. Key included. One of...
Beech, Oak, Teak, Walnut
$7,800
H 48.5 in W 54 in D 19 in
Paul McCobb Walnut Mid Century Modern Wardrobe Chest for Widdicomb c. 1963
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., Paul McCobb
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sophisticated wardrobe chest designed by mid century modern pioneer Paul McCobb and made of walnut by Widdicomb in the early 1960s. Like a transformer, this dresser goes from simple ...
Walnut
$27,500
H 46.46 in W 101.58 in D 20.28 in
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...
Iron
$1,900 / set
H 25.59 in W 20.67 in D 12.2 in
Pair Of Baroque Style Nightstands/ Console Tables, Nutwood Carved, IT ca. 1950
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Elegant pair of mid 20th century baroque style nutwood nightstands/ console tables from the period around 1950 in Italy. Beautifully curved, slender nutwood legs, adorned by addition...
Maple, Nutwood
$16,000
H 32 in W 59.25 in D 31.75 in
French Art Deco Writing Table in Oak and Steel, Geometric Design, 1930
Located in New York, NY
A highly unique French Art Deco writing table /desk with stunning geometric form. The rectangular surface is supported by triangular shaped wood bases and connected to the top by tr...
Steel
Gunnar Eklöf, Ceiling Light for Corona Belysning, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Eklöf
Located in Hammarö, SE
A rare Swedish Modern ceiling light designed by Gunnar Eklöf and produced by Corona Belysning, Sweden, during the 1940s. This elegant fixture showcases the refined Scandinavian aest...
Metal
Sofa, model « Gilda » by Michel Ducaroy
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Exceptional and rare circular sofa, model Gilda, by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France circa 1972. Fully reupholstered with a luxury chestnut brown velvet fabric by Lelièvre Par...
Metal
$2,971 / item
H 18.12 in W 55.12 in D 20.87 in
Saber Legs Walnut Wood Leather Milk Color Bench Customizable Upholstery and Wood
By Pescetta
Located in IT
Saber legs walnut wood milk light color seat bench, Customizable upholstery and wood. Other colors and upholstery are available. Italian artisanal production by Pescetta Home Decora...
Leather, Walnut
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
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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