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Swedish Mid‑century Still Life, 1930s — Oil on Board in Carved Frame
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Swedish Mid‑century Still Life, 1930s — Oil on Board in Carved Frame

1920 - 1940
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Swedish Mid‑Century Still Life, 1930s — Oil on Board in Carved Frame

A vibrant Swedish mid‑century still life from the 1930s, depicting tulips in a patterned vase against a bold red background. Framed in an antique carved frame.

Full Description

A striking Swedish mid‑century still life painting, oil on board, dating to the 1930s. The composition features a vase of white tulips set against a vivid red backdrop, accompanied by a smaller blue vessel and chair detail. The artist’s confident use of colour and simplified form gives the work a modernist clarity while retaining warmth and charm.

Presented in an antique carved frame that complements the bold palette, this piece exemplifies Scandinavian mid‑century sensibility — balancing decorative appeal with painterly precision. The contrast between the red ground and the pale flowers creates a dynamic yet harmonious visual rhythm.

Details

Period: 1930s

Origin: Sweden

Medium: Oil on board

Frame: Antique carved frame

Dimensions: H 39 cm | W 50 cm | D 3 cm

Condition: Very good vintage condition with minor age‑related wear

Provenance: Swedish private collection

Styling Notes

Perfect for adding colour and modernist flair to a room. Works beautifully in eclectic, Scandinavian, or contemporary interiors, where its bold palette and stylised composition bring energy and sophistication.

Delivery

Delivery is not included. Please use the Delivery Quote tab prior to purchase. Collection from our Sussex showroom is welcome, and nationwide couriers can be arranged on request.

Physical Dimensions
Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Whites Antiques has dated this Swedish Still Life Painting to the 1930s.

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SA1223438
Dealers Internal Reference
NS051
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Swedish Mid‑Century Still Life, 1930s — Oil on Board in Carved Frame
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A vibrant Swedish mid‑century still life from the 1930s, depicting tulips in a patterned vase against a bold red background.
Whites Antiques

Framed in an antique carved frame.

fig 1. A 1930s Swedish still life oil painting depicting white tulips in a patterned ceramic vase next to a blue jug on a red background, set inside a carved dark wooden frame.
fig 1. Swedish Mid‑century Still Life, 1930s — Oil on Board in Carved Frame

Full Description

A striking Swedish mid‑century still life painting, oil on board, dating to the 1930s. The composition features a vase of white tulips set against a vivid red backdrop, accompanied by a smaller blue vessel and chair detail. The artist’s confident use of colour and simplified form gives the work a modernist clarity while retaining warmth and charm.

fig 2. A 1930s Swedish still life oil painting depicting white tulips in a patterned ceramic vase next to a blue jug on a red background, set inside a carved dark wooden frame.
fig 2. Swedish Mid‑century Still Life, 1930s — Oil on Board in Carved Frame

Presented in an antique carved frame that complements the bold palette, this piece exemplifies Scandinavian mid‑century sensibility — balancing decorative appeal with painterly precision. The contrast between the red ground and the pale flowers creates a dynamic yet harmonious visual rhythm.

fig 3. A 1930s Swedish still life oil painting depicting white tulips in a patterned ceramic vase next to a blue jug on a red background, set inside a carved dark wooden frame.
fig 3. Swedish Mid‑century Still Life, 1930s — Oil on Board in Carved Frame

Details

Period: 1930s

Origin: Sweden

Medium: Oil on board

Frame: Antique carved frame

Dimensions: H 39 cm | W 50 cm | D 3 cm

Condition: Very good vintage condition with minor age‑related wear

Provenance: Swedish private collection

fig 4. A 1930s Swedish still life oil painting depicting white tulips in a patterned ceramic vase next to a blue jug on a red background, set inside a carved dark wooden frame.
fig 4. Swedish Mid‑century Still Life, 1930s — Oil on Board in Carved Frame

Styling Notes

Perfect for adding colour and modernist flair to a room. Works beautifully in eclectic, Scandinavian, or contemporary interiors, where its bold palette and stylised composition bring energy and sophistication.

Delivery

Delivery is not included. Please use the Delivery Quote tab prior to purchase. Collection from our Sussex showroom is welcome, and nationwide couriers can be arranged on request.

Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Whites Antiques has dated this Swedish Still Life Painting to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1223438
Dealers Internal Ref
NS051
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Archive I A 1930s Swedish still life oil painting depicting white tulips in a patterned ceramic vase next to a blue jug on a red background, set inside a carved dark wooden frame.

Swedish Mid‑century Still Life, 1930s — Oil on Board in Carved Frame

Archive II A 1930s Swedish still life oil painting depicting white tulips in a patterned ceramic vase next to a blue jug on a red background, set inside a carved dark wooden frame. View II
Archive III A 1930s Swedish still life oil painting depicting white tulips in a patterned ceramic vase next to a blue jug on a red background, set inside a carved dark wooden frame. View III
Archive IV A 1930s Swedish still life oil painting depicting white tulips in a patterned ceramic vase next to a blue jug on a red background, set inside a carved dark wooden frame. View IV
Archive V A 1930s Swedish still life oil painting depicting white tulips in a patterned ceramic vase next to a blue jug on a red background, set inside a carved dark wooden frame. View V
Archive VI A 1930s Swedish still life oil painting depicting white tulips in a patterned ceramic vase next to a blue jug on a red background, set inside a carved dark wooden frame. View VI
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Arundel Road
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom
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A 1930s Swedish still life oil painting depicting white tulips in a patterned ceramic vase next to a blue jug on a red background, set inside a carved dark wooden frame.
Swedish Mid‑Century Still Life, 1930s — Oil on Board in Carved Frame
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A 1930s Swedish still life oil painting depicting white tulips in a patterned ceramic vase next to a blue jug on a red background, set inside a carved dark wooden frame.
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Swedish modernist still life paintings from the 1930s often combine traditional botanical themes with simplified, graphic forms and expressive color palettes. Artists during this period stepped away from strict realism, emphasizing flattened perspectives, bold outlines, and vivid background tones.

Mid-century artists frequently painted on rigid wooden or composition boards, such as hardboard or masonite, as well as stretched canvas. Oil paint was applied directly, often paired with custom carved or gilded timber frames that complemented the paintings proportions.

Authenticity can be indicated by natural surface ageing, including subtle craquelure, period-appropriate board backing, and hand-carved frames matching the era. Looking for original artist monograms, signatures, or exhibition labels on the reverse also aids verification.

Position a colorful artwork above neutral furniture, such as a mid-century sideboard or console table, to establish a central focal point. Anchoring the vivid hues of the canvas with muted wall paint or natural timber accents balances the space without visual clutter.

Display the artwork away from direct sunlight, humid areas, and intense heat sources to prevent pigment fading or board warping. Dust the surface gently using a dry, soft camel-hair brush, avoiding damp cloths or abrasive chemical solvents.
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