Vintage Georg Jensen Modernist Sterling Silver Pitcher No. 432A by Johan Rohde
By Georg Jensen, Johan Rohde
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Danish Modern pitcher. By Georg Jensen. In sterling silver. Designed by Johan Rohde. Pattern #432A. Marked to the base. Simply wonderful Jensen design! Date: 20...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Danish Silver Necklace with Porcelain Pendant by Royal Copenhagen 1960s
By Anton Michelsen, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish silver necklace with porcelain pendant by Royal Copenhagen 1960s. Scandinavian modern necklace in Sterling silver. Pendant in silver and very light grey porcelain in ...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Dansk Staved Teak Ice Bucket Designed by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Doraville, GA
A vintage solid teak ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. The bucket has a black plastic liner. The ice bucket measures approximately 6 1/4 inches tall and 9 1/2 inches ...
Teak
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:...
Blown Glass
Vintage Figgjo Flint Norway Mid-Century Modern Square Ceramic Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This striking Norwegian ceramic bowl showcases Figgjo Flint’s celebrated mid-century craftsmanship, featuring a robust, vitreous flintware body and a clean, geometric square silhouet...
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...
Glass, Art Glass
Vintage Teak Cutting Board Butcher Block Carving
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Teak Cutting Board Butcher Block 19.5 h x 15.25 w x 1 thick Original vintage See all images for condition
Teak
Vintage Danish Teak and Brass Nutcracker by Poul Knudsen, c. 1960
By Jens Quistgaard, Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Poul Knudsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Teak and Brass Nutcracker Designed by Poul Knudsen Manufacturered by ESA Denmark, c. 1960 "It makes cracking nuts fun."
Brass
Vintage Dansk Extra Large Solid Teak Congo Ice Bucket by Quistgaard Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Dansk is one of the most celebrated makers of Mid-Century table and kitchenware. Their teaks and enamels are in designs that endure the decades make Dansk items highly sought after a...
Teak
Vintage Dansk Danish Modern 'Rare Woods' Cocobolo Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Danish Modern wooden ice bucket. By Dansk. Designed by Jens Quistgaard. From Dansk's "Rare Woods" series. In cocobolo with straight sides and curved top, circular lid, and...
Plastic, Cocobolo
Vintage Glass Pitchers by Per Lütken for Holmegaard 1950s Set of 3
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
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...
Blown Glass
Vintage Arabia Finland White Casserole Baker Original Stand Kaj Franck Finland
By Kaj Franck, Arabia of Finland
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Vintage Arabia Finland White Casserole Baker nestled inside its original, custom-woven bamboo and rattan carrying cradle. Designed in Finland during the mid...
Ceramic, Rattan
Vintage Yellow Sauce Warmer by Michael Lax for COPCO
By Copco, Michael Lax
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Yellow Sauce Butter Warmer Pot & Stand by Micahel Lax for Copco. enamel is in good shape. some spots of wax and rest on cast iron stand. Will be oiled before shipment.
Enamel, Iron
Vintage Swedish Trio of Teak Wood and Brushed Stainless Steel Serving Trays
Located in North Miami, FL
These Scandinavian Trio of Teak Serving Trays have a highly resistant brushed stainless steel bottom and stack perfectly for storage and look great together. Rectangular in shape. ...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rare Woods Dansk Pao Rosa Cutting Board Serving Tray by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern charcuterie cutting board designed by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk, Denmark. This stunning piece is part of the rare woods collection and is crafted in pao rosa, a...
Wood
1970s Vintage Flatware Set in Stainless Steel and Turned Wood — 36 Pieces
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Elegant vintage flatware set from the 1970s, comprising: 9 small spoons 9 tablespoons 9 forks 9 serrated knives Each piece features a beautifully turned wooden handle with a warm, ...
Stainless Steel
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. Maker: Digsmed Origin: Denmark Year: 1964 Style: Mid-Century Modern / Danish Moder...
Glass, Teak
Vintage Dansk Fjord Pattern Serving Spoon Jens Quistgaard Ihq Danish Modern
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage Dansk Fjord pattern serving spoon, designed by Jens Quistgaard with a signature teak handle and stainless steel head. (IHQ) Made in Germany. Mid-Ce...
Stainless Steel
$250Sale Price / set|33% Off
Vintage Danish Pair of Rosewood and Stainless Steel Salt and Pepper Shakers
By Stelton
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern pair of salt and pepper shaker dispensers manufactured by Stelton, Denmark circa 1960's. This stainless steel set displays contrasting rosewood grains and includes...
Stainless Steel
$269Sale Price|20% Off
Teapot, "Lilja" "Lilly", Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s, Mid-Century Modern Vintage
By Bo Fajans
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning teapot designed at Bo Fajans in Gefle, Sweden and of the model "Lilly" that is super rare to find today. The teapot is 15.5 cm (6.2") high and about 23,5 cm (9.4") long. I...
Porcelain
Vintage fondue set enameled from the 1970s, manufactured by Digsmed in Denmark
By Digsmed
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Vintage fondue set from the 1970s, manufactured by Digsmed in Denmark. Teak base mounted on ball bearings, allowing 360-degree rotation. The six pans and central pot are made of blac...
Iron
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...
Glass
Vintage Sculptural Solid Teak Salt and Pepper Shaker Set by P.J. Østergaard
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern set of salt and pepper shaker dispensers designed by P.J. Ostergaard for PJO Form, Denmark circa 1960's. This matching pair features a sculptural solid teak tear d...
Metal
Vintage Set of 6 Furnivals England Salad Plates Red Denmark Pattern
By Furnivals
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Set of vintage 6 salad or dessert plates is decorated in the Denmark pattern in the unusual red or pink colorway. Usually the Denmark pattern is synonymous with blue and white colors...
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage Atomic "Pop" Lidded Porcelain Casserole by L. Bernardaud & Co. of Limoge
By L. Bernardaud and Co., Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice Very cool and rare vintage atomic "Pop" lidded porcelain casserole by L. Bernardaud & Co. of Limoge, France, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no ...
Porcelain
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cheese Slicing Board in the Style of Danish Modern
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cheese Slicing Board in the Style of Danish Modern. Vintage modern teak cheese slicing board, circa 1960s. The piece is in good vintage condition with no n...
Metal, Metallic Thread
Set of Seven Vintage Enamel Krenit Bowls by Herbert Krenchel
By Herbert Krenchel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Krenit bowls - Denmark - circa 1950s. (1) large bowl with original label on bottom ( 9.5" x 4.5" ) (6) small bowls ( 4.75" x 2.25" ) In very good condition "Driven by his f...
Enamel, Steel
Vintage Danish Teak Serving or Cutting Board by Digsmed, 1960s
By Digsmed
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large wall hung meat serving or cutting board in solid stacked teak. Designed by Flemming Digsmed and manufactured by his Company Digsmed during the mid to late 1960s. This cutting b...
Teak
Vintage John Prip for Reed & Barton "Denmark" Coffee Service
By John Prip, Reed & Barton
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant Classic "Denmark" pattern by John Prip for Reed & Barton. Mid century American Reed & Barton "Denmark" Coffee Service in Scandinavian style. Includes coffee pot, sugar bowl w...
Silver Plate, Pewter
Exclusive Rosewood Box by Christen & Larsen – Vintage Elegance from the 1960s
By Christensen & Larsen
Located in Lejre, DK
This beautiful box is meticulously crafted from genuine rosewood, giving it a warm and rich color with a natural sheen. Rosewood is known for its durability and beautiful grain patte...
Maple, Rosewood
Large Dansk Design Teak Vintage Cutting Board Tray Platter by Jens H. Quistgaard
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Large mid-century Scandinavian Modern cutting board serving tray in teak wood designed by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Design, Denmark THQ. This versatile piece is the perfect tool f...
Teak
Vintage Danish Nutcracker and Bowl by Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare hand-finished beech nutcracker designed and made by Kay Bojesen during the early to mid 1930s. Great original patina that really highlights the rather cartoon'ish details like...
Beech, Teak
Vintage Pewter Ice Bucket by Hugo Ghelin, Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1928
By Ystad-Metall
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant pewter ice bucket by Hugo Ghelin. Clean form with humorous gleeful and flustered faces.
Pewter
$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.
Glass, Teak
Vintage Raadvad Denmark Orange Bread Cutter, model 294, by Ove Larsen, 1970's
By Ove Larsen, Raadvad
Located in Lisboa, PT
This bread slicer, model 294, was designed by Ove Larsen and produced by Raadvad in Denmark, during the 1970s. It comes with the original orange lacquer. The bread slicer is fully fu...
Steel, Iron
Juice Set, Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi Notsjö, 1950s
By Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Juice set by Kaj Franck for Nuutajärvi Notsjö from the 1950s. Designed in 1954. The set includes willow basket with rattan wrapped handle, six glasses and a vase. Different colors on...
Glass, Wood
Torsten Johansson Wine Rack / Bottle Stand Produced by AB Formträ, Sweden, 1950s
By Torsten Johansson
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Torsten Johansson Wine Rack / Bottle Stand Produced by AB Formträ, Sweden, 1950s Torsten Johansson Wine Rack - Sweden Measures : 38cmx18cm H32cm Material : wood Condition: Good vin...
Wood
Cubist Brass Ashtray Designed by Bäckström & Ljungberg, Beck & Jung, Sweden
By Holger Bäckström & Bo Ljungberg
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Bäckström & Ljungberg “Ultima 9” brass ashtray by Diverse Ting, Malmø Sweden 60s A vintage Ljungberg & Bäckström “Ultima 9” ashtray in solid brass. Made for Diverse Ting and designe...
Brass
Large Platter, Birger Kaipiainen, Rörstrand 103/500
By Birger Kaipiainen, Rörstrand
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Large Platter, design Birger Kaipiainen, manufactured by Rörstrand limited edition 103/500, Mid 20th Century, porcelain, good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and ...
Porcelain
1970s Danish Jette Hellerøe Ceramic Table Lamp, Glazed Brown Tones
By Jette Hellerøe
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
This table lamp is a great example of Hellerøe’s signature style and an excellent addition to any collection of Scandinavian ceramics or vintage lighting.
Ceramic
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.
Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?
Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.
Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.
Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.
“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”
Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.
At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.