Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Scandinavian design and Nordic design originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus; influenced American mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
- Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
- Open, airy spaces
- Promotion of functionality
- Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
- Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
- A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Raija Uosikkinen for Arabia, 10 Rare Pitsi Dinner Plates with Floral Decoration
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Raija Uosikkinen for Arabia. 10 rare Pitsi dinner plates with floral decoration.
Dated 1967-1974.
Diameter: 26 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Emile Henry, France, Eight Lunch Plates in Glazed Stoneware, Mid-20th C
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish art glass. Twelve deep plates in smoky mouth-blown art glass.
1960/70s.
Measures: 23.5 x 3.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Art Glass
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Twelve Coq Deep Plates, 1960's
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. Twelve Coq deep plates. Beautiful glaze in brown shades. Swedish design, 1960s.
Measures: 20 x 4 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Arne Griegst Konkylie Pink Plate no 14173, for Royal Copenhagen, 1974-1978
Located in Stockholm, SE
This piece was designed by the esteemed Danish jeweler and goldsmith Arje Griegst in 1978 and is no longer in production. Arje Griegst is globally celebrated for his jewelry, sculptu...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
6 Dinner Plates, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, Berså / Bersa Green Leafs
Located in Stockholm, SE
6 dinner plates in porcelain in the very famous pattern Berså designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg. They are 24.5 cm in diameter. They are in very good condition, looks like they...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, four "Bodega" dinner plates in stoneware.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, four "Bodega" dinner plates in stoneware.
Stylish Scandinavian design.
From the 1970s.
Marked.
First factory quality.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Stoneware
Olle Alberius for Rörstrand, Four Pontus Dinner Plates in Glazed Stoneware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Olle Alberius for Rörstrand.
Four Pontus dinner plates in glazed stoneware with hand-painted floral motif.
Swedish design, 1960s.
Diameter: 24 cm.
In excellent condition with l...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Stoneware
1970s Textured Glass Pertti Santalahti Humppila Kivi Plates, Set of 12
Located in Miami, FL
1970s textured glass Pertti Santalahti Humppila Kivi Plates, Set of 12
Offered for sale is a set of twelve (12) ice-like textured glass "Kivi" pattern dinner plates created by Fin...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Blown Glass
Sigvard Bernadotte for Christineholm, Twelve Large Dinner Plates in Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sigvard Bernadotte for Christineholm.
Twelve large dinner plates in porcelain with silver border. 1980s.
Diameter: 30.5 cm.
In excellent condit...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Jackie Lynd for Rörstrand, 12 Birgitta Dinner Plates in Hand Painted Stoneware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jackie Lynd for Rörstrand. 12 Birgitta dinner plates in hand painted glazed stoneware, 1970s.
Measure: Diameter 24 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Stoneware
Royal Copenhagen Blue Fan, four porcelain dinner plates. 1960s/70s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Blue Fan, four dinner plates.
Model number: 11519
Dating: 1960s/1970s.
Stamped.
In excellent condition.
First factory quality.
Dimensions: Diameter 25.5 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Carl Harry Stålhane '1920-1990' for Rörstrand. Four Deep Solöga Plates
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl Harry Stålhane (1920-1990) for Rörstrand.
Four deep Solöga plates in hand-painted and glazed stoneware.
1960s / 70s.
Measures: 20.5 x 4.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stam...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Stoneware
Royal Copenhagen Blue Fan, four dinner plates. 1960s/70s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Blue Fan, four dinner plates.
Model number: 11519
Dating: 1960s/1970s.
Marked.
In excellent condition.
First factory quality.
Dimensions: Diameter 25.5 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Rörstrand, Glunt, Soup Plate, 1960s
By Rörstrand
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description:
The two soup plates on offer here are manufactured by the Swedish firm Rörstrand, the designer of the form / pattern was Christina Cam...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic
Set of Six Early Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Flamestone Dinner Plates
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk Form
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Danish 'Flamestone' dinner plates by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk designs, circa early 1960s (the largest dinner plates Quistgaard designed for this line).
Features the Flame...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Earthenware, Porcelain
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Five deep "Solöga" (Sun Eye) dinner plates.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl Harry Stålhane (1920-1990) for Rörstrand, Sweden.
A set of five deep "Solöga" (Sun Eye) dinner plates in earthenware.
From the 1960s.
Marked.
Perfect condition. Appears unused....
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Earthenware
Raija Uosikkinen for Arabia, 10 Rare Pitsi Deep Plates with Floral Decoration
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Raija Uosikkinen for Arabia. 10 Rare Pitsi deep plates with floral decoration.
Dated 1967-1974.
Measures: 24.5 x 3.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Raija Uosikkinen and Ulla Procopé for Arabia. Four "Ruija" dinner plates
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Raija Uosikkinen (1923–2004) and Ulla Procopé (1921–1968) for Arabia, Finland.
A set of four "Ruija" dinner plates in stoneware with brown decoration.
From the 1960s/1970s.
Marked.
...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Stoneware
Set of four Arabia "Kosmos" dinner plates in stoneware. 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A set of four Arabia "Kosmos" dinner plates in stoneware.
Designed by Gunvor Olin-Grønquist.
Retro design from the 1970s.
In perfect condition.
First factory quality.
One plate is un...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Stoneware
Danish Teak Plates by Hafnia, a Pair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage pair of pressed laminated teak wood plates by Hafnia.
Manufacturer: Hafnia
Origin: Denmark
Year: 1960s
Style: Mid-Century Modern / Scandinavian / Danish Modern
Dimension...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Teak
Five Lobster Plates in Clear Glass, Josef Frank, Sweden, Mid-20th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lobster plates, five plates in clear glass by Josef Frank.
Produced at: Svenskt Tenn, Reijmyre / Gullaskruf,
Sweden, mid-20th century.
In good condition.
Measures: 30 cm....
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Norwegian Enameled Steel Bowl
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A graphic and elegant shallow enamel over polished stainless steel bowl. Originally distributed by Knoll International.
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Steel
Raija Uosikkinen and Ulla Procopé, Arabia. Four "Ruija" dinner plates, 1960/70s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Raija Uosikkinen (1923–2004) and Ulla Procopé (1921–1968) for Arabia, Finland.
A set of four "Ruija" dinner plates in stoneware with brown decoration.
From the 1960s/1970s.
Marked.
...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Stoneware
10 Koka dessert plates by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand Sweden
Located in BELFORT, FR
Set of ten Koka dessert/cake plates by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand Sweden, manufactured in the 1960's.
Slight wear due to its age and use, no chip, no crack.
Measurements : diam...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Large Decorative Scandinavian Wood Plate Old Patina Circa 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Large Decorative wood Plate in a brown color. Old and beautiful Patina.
Circa 1960
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Wood
11 Koka dessert plates by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand Sweden
Located in BELFORT, FR
Set of eleven Koka dessert/cake plates by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand Sweden, manufactured in the 1960's.
Slight wear due to its age and use, no chip, no crack.
Measurements : ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
French Ceramist, 24 Dinner Plates in Glazed Stoneware, Mid-20th C
Located in Copenhagen, DK
French ceramist. 24 dinner plates in glazed stoneware.
Beautiful glaze in azure shades. Unique, high-quality ceramics. Mid-20th century.
Measures: ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Stoneware
6 Koka dinner plates by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand Sweden
Located in BELFORT, FR
Set of six dinner plates by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand Sweden, manufactured in the 1960's.
Slight wear due to its age and use, no chip, no crack.
Measurements : diameter 24 cm...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Nittsjö, Plates, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 3 small green-glazed ceramic plates produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Five "Bodega" dinner plates in stoneware.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg.
Set of five "Bodega" dinner plates in stoneware.
Stylish Scandinavian design.
From the 1970s.
Marked.
First factory quality.
Perfect condition.
Dimens...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Stoneware
Marianne Westman for Rörstrand. Six "Maya" stoneware dinner plates. 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Marianne Westman (1928-2017) for Rörstrand.
A set of six "Maya" stoneware dinner plates.
From the 1970s.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
First factory quality.
Dimensions: Diameter 24...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Stoneware
Set of 12 Fisher Alexandria Sterling Silver Bread & Butter Plates
Located in New York, NY
Alexandria sterling silver bread and butter plates. Made by Fisher Silversmiths in Jersey City, New Jersey. Each: Round well and concave shoulder interspersed with 4 open leafing ten...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Sterling Silver
Norwegian Enameled Steel Bowl
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A graphic and elegant shallow enamel over polished stainless steel bowl. Originally distributed by Knoll International.
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Steel
Marianne Westman for Rörstrand. Set of six "Maya" stoneware dinner plates.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Marianne Westman (1928-2017) for Rörstrand.
A set of six "Maya" stoneware dinner plates.
From the 1970s.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
First factory quality.
Dimensions: Diameter 24...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Stoneware
Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, Seven Koka Dinner Plates
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hertha Bengtson (1917-1993) for Rörstrand. 15 Koka plates in glazed stoneware. 1960s.
Diameter: 17 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
For almost half a century, Hertha Bengtson...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Stoneware
Set of Ten Danish Modern Teak Dinner Plates by Langva
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful and complete set of ten teak plates manufactured in the 1960s by Langva of Denmark.
Slight variations in tone and wood grain along with surface scuffs to some plates, as sh...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Teak
Carl Harry Stålhane '1920-1990' for Rörstrand, Seven Solöga Dinner Plates
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl Harry Stålhane (1920-1990) for Rörstrand.
Seven Solöga dinner plates in hand-painted and glazed stoneware. 1960s / 70s.
Diameter: 24 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Stoneware
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Five Spisa-Legum Dinner Plates in Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. Five Spisa-Legum dinner plates in glazed porcelain. 1960s.
Measure: Diameter: 25 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, "Mexico", six plates in stoneware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, "Mexico" retro design, six dinner plates in stoneware.
1970s.
Model number: 325
In excellent condition.
Marked.
First factory quality.
Dim...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Stoneware
Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, Seven Koka Dinner Plates
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hertha Bengtson (1917-1993) for Rörstrand.
Seven Koka dinner plates in glazed stoneware. 1960s.
Diameter: 24.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
For almost half a century, H...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Stoneware
Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, Four Koka Deep Plates in Stoneware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hertha Bengtson (1917-1993) for Rörstrand.
Four Koka deep plates in glazed stoneware. 1960s.
Measures: 20.5 x 4 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
For almost half a century, ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Stoneware
Firma Svenskt Tenn Set of Six Pewter Charger Plates, Sweden, 1968
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful set of six original charger plates manufactured at Firma Svenskt Tenn in the 1968. Made of beautifully patinated pewter. Great quality. All signed and marked with the "Ängl...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Pewter
Reijmyre Glassworks, "Operakällaren", 12 Cover Plates, 12 Bread Dishes, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Reijmyre glassworks, "Operakällaren" art glass 12 cover plates, 12 pcs. bread or tapas or sushi dishes.
Sweden 1980s.
Measures: cover plate 30 cm, bread plate 22 cm...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver Dinner Plate Charger
Located in New York, NY
Cactus sterling silver dinner plate charger. Made by Georg Jensen in Copenhagen. Round well and sloping shoulder. Applied to rim are styl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Sterling Silver
Jens H. Quistgaard, Bing & Grondahl. White "Cordial Palet" Dinner Plate, 14 Pcs
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grondahl. White "Cordial Palet" dinner plate in glazed stoneware, 1960s. 14 pieces in stock.
Stamped.
In very good condit...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern dinner plates for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern dinner plates for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage dinner plates created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, stoneware and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern dinner plates made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original dinner plates, popular names associated with this style include Hertha Bengtson, Leif Wessman Associates, Gustavsberg, and Humppila. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for dinner plates differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $175 and tops out at $2,800 while the average work can sell for $400.