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Arne Tjomsland Teak Bear Cub Vintage Midcentury 1950s Figure Sculpture Norway
By Arne Tjomsland
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1960 Triennale di Milano. Arne Tjomsland pieces were made from wood and whale tooth, he started
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Teak

Arne Tjomsland Teak Bear Cub Vintage Midcentury 1950s Figure Sculpture Norway
Arne Tjomsland Teak Bear Cub Vintage Midcentury 1950s Figure Sculpture Norway

Arne Tjomsland Teak Bear Cub Vintage Midcentury 1950s Figure Sculpture Norway

H 3 in W 7.5 in D 2.38 in

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1950s Scandinavian Teak Arctic Polar Bear Figure Sculpture Cabin Modern Danish
By Arne Tjomsland
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful uncommon 1950s design from Denmark of an arctic polar bear. Ink stamped, with remnants of paper label. Unknown artist.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Teak

1950s Scandinavian Teak Arctic Polar Bear Figure Sculpture Cabin Modern Danish
1950s Scandinavian Teak Arctic Polar Bear Figure Sculpture Cabin Modern Danish

1950s Scandinavian Teak Arctic Polar Bear Figure Sculpture Cabin Modern Danish

H 4.38 in W 9 in D 2.75 in
1950s Scandanavian Teak Elephant Sculpture Danish Modern
Located in Spring Valley, CA
Beautiful pair of teak wood elephant figurines. Designer is unkown, but in the manner of Arne Tjomsland, and from the same time period as indicated by the style. Shows minimal signs ...
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Teak

1950s Scandanavian Teak Elephant Sculpture Danish Modern
1950s Scandanavian Teak Elephant Sculpture Danish Modern

1950s Scandanavian Teak Elephant Sculpture Danish Modern

H 5 in W 2.5 in D 5 in
Arne Tjomsland 1950s Artic Musk Ox Mid-Century Scandinavian Norway Sculpture Vtg
By Kay Bojesen, Arne Tjomsland
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare small musk Ox figure/carving. Hand worked Norwegian Pine wood and leather. Burnished makers marks to bottom. Arne Tjomsland was Norways leading souvenir designer in the 1950s...
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Arne Tjomsland 1950s Artic Musk Ox Mid-Century Scandinavian Norway Sculpture Vtg
Arne Tjomsland 1950s Artic Musk Ox Mid-Century Scandinavian Norway Sculpture Vtg

Arne Tjomsland 1950s Artic Musk Ox Mid-Century Scandinavian Norway Sculpture Vtg

H 3 in W 4.75 in D 1.88 in
Arne Tjomsland Modernist Carved Polar Bear Sculpture in Teak, Norway
By Arne Tjomsland
Located in St. Louis, MO
Arne Tjomsland Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern carved teak Polar Bear sculpture , marked Norway. The polar bear was the first animal he carved in the 1950s. In fine condition origina...
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Teak

Arne Tjomsland Modernist Carved Polar Bear Sculpture in Teak, Norway
Arne Tjomsland Modernist Carved Polar Bear Sculpture in Teak, Norway

Arne Tjomsland Modernist Carved Polar Bear Sculpture in Teak, Norway

H 2.88 in W 7.75 in D 2.13 in
1950s Norwegian Teak Sitting Bear Figure Sculpture Midcentury in Tjomsland Style
By Arne Tjomsland
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A vintage 1950s solid hand carved teak sitting bear cub figure. Burnished markings; Genuine teak, made in Norway. Designer is unknown, but in the manner of Arne Tjomsland, and from t...
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Teak

1950s Norwegian Teak Sitting Bear Figure Sculpture Midcentury in Tjomsland Style
1950s Norwegian Teak Sitting Bear Figure Sculpture Midcentury in Tjomsland Style

1950s Norwegian Teak Sitting Bear Figure Sculpture Midcentury in Tjomsland Style

H 4 in W 2.5 in D 4.75 in
Arne Tjomsland Wooden Polar Bear Hiorth & Østlyngen Norway 1950s
By Arne Tjomsland
Located in Basel, BS
Rare polar bear in teak by Norwegian sculptor Arne Tjomsland, produced by Hiorth & Østlyngen, Norway in the 1950s. The wood appears to be Afromosia, the so called African Teak. Sm...
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Teak

Arne Tjomsland Wooden Polar Bear Hiorth & Østlyngen Norway 1950s
Arne Tjomsland Wooden Polar Bear Hiorth & Østlyngen Norway 1950s

Arne Tjomsland Wooden Polar Bear Hiorth & Østlyngen Norway 1950s

H 2.96 in W 2.37 in D 7.68 in
1950s Large Teak Polar Bear Sculpture Norway Mid-Century Scandinavian Tjomsland
By Arne Tjomsland
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very rare large version (full grown) Polar Bear Sculpture by Arne Tjomsland, who was a Norwegian sculptor in the Scandinavian modern golden age, or Mid-Century Modern Era. This was p...
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Teak

1950s Large Teak Polar Bear Sculpture Norway Mid-Century Scandinavian Tjomsland
1950s Large Teak Polar Bear Sculpture Norway Mid-Century Scandinavian Tjomsland

1950s Large Teak Polar Bear Sculpture Norway Mid-Century Scandinavian Tjomsland

H 5.5 in W 14 in D 4 in
Rare Early XL 1950s Arne Tjomsland Teak Polar Bear Sculpture Norway Mid-Century
By Arne Tjomsland
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very rare early version of the LARGE (full grown) Polar Bear Sculpture by Arne Tjomsland, who was a Norwegian sculptor in the Scandinavian modern golden age, or Mid-Century Modern Er...
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Teak

Rare Early XL 1950s Arne Tjomsland Teak Polar Bear Sculpture Norway Mid-Century
Rare Early XL 1950s Arne Tjomsland Teak Polar Bear Sculpture Norway Mid-Century

Rare Early XL 1950s Arne Tjomsland Teak Polar Bear Sculpture Norway Mid-Century

H 5.25 in W 14 in D 4 in

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Early Nantucket Creel Shaped Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950s
Located in Nantucket, MA
ebony Sperm Whales for him, and then carved whale tooth sperm whales, flying gulls and outlines of the
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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

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Cane, Rattan

Early Nantucket Creel Shaped Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950s
Early Nantucket Creel Shaped Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950s

Early Nantucket Creel Shaped Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950s

H 6.25 in W 8 in D 6 in
Arne Tjomsland Whale Tooth Utensils Goodwill Produkter A/S Norway
By Arne Tjomsland
Located in Hyattsville, MD
, Cheese Knife/Spatula, and large polished Whale Tooth. Sandefjord, Norway.
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Barware

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Stainless Steel

Arne Tjomsland Whale Tooth Utensils Goodwill Produkter A/S Norway
Arne Tjomsland Whale Tooth Utensils Goodwill Produkter A/S Norway

Arne Tjomsland Whale Tooth Utensils Goodwill Produkter A/S Norway

H 2 in W 6 in D 2.25 in
Nantucket Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950
By Jose Formoso Reyes
Located in Nantucket, MA
approached by Jose Reyes for ideas to adorn the top of his Nantucket purses: his carved ebony and whale tooth
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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

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Cane, Pine

Nantucket Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950
Nantucket Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950

Nantucket Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950

H 6.25 in W 8 in D 6 in
Mid Century Faux Argillite Haida Statue of a "Boston Sea Captain"
Located in Nantucket, MA
argillite and whale tooth masterpiece in their collection. Argillite is a naturally black fine grained
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Vintage 1950s American Native American Native American Objects

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Resin

Mid Century Faux Argillite Haida Statue of a "Boston Sea Captain"
Mid Century Faux Argillite Haida Statue of a "Boston Sea Captain"

Mid Century Faux Argillite Haida Statue of a "Boston Sea Captain"

H 13.63 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Arne Tjomsland Teak Bear Cub Vintage Midcentury 1950s Figure Sculpture, Norway
By Arne Tjomsland
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1960 Triennale di Milano. Arne Tjomsland pieces were made from wood and whale tooth, he started
Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Arne Tjomsland Teak Bear Cub Vintage Midcentury 1950s Figure Sculpture, Norway
Arne Tjomsland Teak Bear Cub Vintage Midcentury 1950s Figure Sculpture, Norway

Arne Tjomsland Teak Bear Cub Vintage Midcentury 1950s Figure Sculpture, Norway

H 3 in W 7.5 in D 2.38 in
Early Arne Tjomsland Teak Bear Sculpture Scandinavian Art Cabinmodern Chalet McM
By Arne Tjomsland
Located in Hyattsville, MD
wood and whale tooth, he started making souvenir figurines in wood in 1954. His first figure was a
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Teak

Early Arne Tjomsland Teak Bear Sculpture Scandinavian Art Cabinmodern Chalet McM
Early Arne Tjomsland Teak Bear Sculpture Scandinavian Art Cabinmodern Chalet McM

Early Arne Tjomsland Teak Bear Sculpture Scandinavian Art Cabinmodern Chalet McM

H 3 in W 8.13 in D 2.5 in
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Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

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