Scandinavian Modern Lighting
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
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; 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
Pair of Crystal Table Lamps Kosta, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These pair of full crystal table lamps where made in Sweden at Kosta in the 1960s.
They are both in good working condition. One with a small chip.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Scandinavian modern teak and brass floor lamp by unknown designer, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Floor lamp by unknown designer in Sweden during the 1960s.
Modernistic design with a brass tripod foot. Comes with a beautiful rattan shade.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Original Multi-Light Pendant by Louis Weisdorf for Lyfa/ 4 available
Located in Long Island City, NY
Louis Weisdorf, b. 1932. Multi-light pendant, brass. Produced by Lyfa, labeled accordingly. Measures: (40 cm). 16" H approximately (45 cm). 18"
Existing wiring, we do not guaranty fu...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson Table Lamps Model B-195, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of brass table lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in great original condition.
Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, 1960s. Signed.
Measure: Height 50 cm.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish Tripod Rocket Floor Lamp, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Tripod Rocket Floor Lamp, 1960s.
Mid-Century space age "Rocket" floor lamp, Denmark, 1960s.
Three legged teak base with tapered legs. Tall cylindrical shade wrapped w...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Teak
Swedish Modern, etched glass pendant by Bo Notini for Glössner, Swedn 1940s.
By Bo Notini, Glossner AB
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare masterpiece by Bo Notini (Sweden, 1910-1975) for Glössner Co. Etched glass with decor of flowers, birds and butterflies. Brass base with nice dark patina.
Signed Bo Notini, Glö...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Wall Light in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall light ‘Tratten’, copper, Sweden, 1950s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this wall light 'Tratten', which is crafted from...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" Ceiling Lamp 9068 In White
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
The Starry Sky is one of the most iconic designs of Paavo Tynell's lamps. It was made by both Taito and Idman in many different sizes. The way the light filters through the grill and...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Model T603 Pendant, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Hans-Agne Jakobsson T603 pendant with pink fringes, 1970s.
Produced in Sweden by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, 1970s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Functionalist table or wall lamp by Erik Tidstrand for NK, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Wall or table lamp designed by Erik Tidstrand for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, during the 1930s.
Made in brass with a adjustable shade lacquered green. Very rare model.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Pair of 'Fringe' Pendants
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden, pair of 'Fringe' ceiling lights, model T-601, brass, silk, Sweden, 1960s
These extravagant pendants are composed...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Lisa Johansson-Pape, Floor lamp model 30-062, Orno
Located in Helsinki, FI
A Beautiful and original floor lamp from the 1950s, with a full brass shade. Designed by Lisa-Johansson pape and manufactured by Orno. In complete original condition with a beautiful...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Domus Set of Two Large Table Lamps in Solid Teak, 1960s
By Domus
Located in Antwerp, BE
Impressive set of two table lamps in solid teak designed by Domus, made in Denmark with original linen shades The set table lamps are beautiful patinated and are really nice on a mid...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Linen, Teak
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass chandelier designed and produced in Finland, 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2.0” H x 4.25” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 6 sockets.There is no ...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans Bergström Table Lamp, Model E1149, Brass and Elm, ASEA, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA, Hans Bergström
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Hans Bergström in the late 1940s. The lamp is marked at the bottom by the Swedish manufacturer ASEA Belysning and is also engraved with the model...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of dark blue Tall Ceramic table lamps by Palshus, Esben Klint for Le Klint
Located in Vorst, BE
These lamps have been designed by Esben Klint, son of Kaare Klint (the famous danish furniture designer). Esben has created a timeless design with this model, it has a contemporary a...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Hans Bergstrom Wall Lights
Located in London, England
This pair of patinated copper wall lights was designed by the esteemed Swedish architect Hans Bergström. Each light features exquisite glass shades with beautiful bubble inclusions, ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
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 ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
A Pair Of Exceptional Commissioned Floor Lamps by Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A Grand pair of Paavo Tynell floor lamps commissioned for the HOK Suurravintola "Grand Restaurant" in Helsinki. Paavo Tynell, Oy Taito Ab, c. 1949. Only 8 of these lamps are known to...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Copper, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A copper and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 4.63” H x 2.9” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 3 socket.The...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Rare Onion Pendants in Orange Glass by Helge Zimdal
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare glass version, double leyed glass orange and white, designed by Helge Zimdal for Falkenberg.
Zimdal was actually most known for his architectural work, mostly in Stockholm, Swed...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Ceiling lamp designed by Harald Notini for Arvid Böhlmarks lampfabrik, Sweden
Located in Hägersten, SE
Ceiling lamp designed by Harald Notini. Produced in Sweden by Arvid Böhlmarks lampfabrik during the 1940s. Made from Opal glass with a hand pleated shade in off-white chintz fabric r...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1950s Danish Wall light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charming 1950s Danish Brass wall light with an adjustable arm and shade. The shade is pierced with small stars and scalloped edge. Good vintage condition with age appropriate wear to...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare Hans-Agne Jakobsson Chandelier in Brass and White Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, chandelier, model 'C1280', brass, glass, 1960s, Sweden
Designed by the renowned Swedish master Hans-Agne Jakobsson, this ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Lamp
Located in Bern, CH
Vintage 1960’s Metal Pendant Lamp. In the style of Jo Hammerborg.
Origin unknown.
Measurements: Diameter: 20 cm Height: 30 cm
Colour: Grey / White
Condition: Very good with signs ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp, Anonymous, Sweden ca 1940-50s
Located in Örebro, SE
Very cool Scandinavian Modern table lamp, anonymous, Sweden ca 1940-50's.
Base in black lacquered metal, shade in sprayed plastic.
Wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Rust...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Bloor Lamp Brass/lacquered Metal By Eskilstuna Elektro Fabriks AB
Located in Vienna, AT
Cast iron base, two arms with goose neck fitted with E27 bakelite sockets and white lamp shades. Designed in Sweden in the 1960s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Lisa Johansson-Pape Flushmount Lights, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful ceiling flushmount lights by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno, Finland, 1960, in painted metal, with louvered reflector, wired for US standards, one E27 socket per fixture, max...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Böhlmarks, Floor Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan floor lamp produced by Böhlmarks, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions variable, measured as illustrated in first image.
Sold with lampshade.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Elm, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An elm, wood veneer, brass and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 61.5” H x 12” W x 29” D
Stated dimensions include shade.
Dep...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Lyfa 'Drabant' Wall Light in White Opaque Glass and Copper
By Lyfa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lyfa, 'Drabant' wall light, glass, copper, coated steel, Denmark, 1950s/60s
This wall light, made by the Danish lighting company Lyfa, likely dates back to the mid-20th century. The...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper, Steel
Teak and Glass Chandelier with Five Arms, Mid-20th Century, Sweden
Located in London, GB
A simple elegant chandelier with a teak frame and five white opaque glass shades, very much in the style of Uno & Östen Kristiansson of Sweden but no mark or label.
The chandelier i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Teak
Hans Bergström for ASEA Belysning Wall Light in Brass and White Glass
By Hans Bergström, ASEA
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Bergström for ASEA Belysning, wall light, brass, matted glass, Sweden, 1950s
This cone-shaped wall light is held by filigree brass details ending in a small rectangular plate. Due to the matted glass in opaque white the light gets smooth and cozy. The combination of the golden metal and the white matted glass creates a beautiful design.
Hans Bergström (1910-1996), a luminary figure hailing from the realm of Swedish architecture and design, was born on November 4, 1910, in Karlshamn, Sweden. After his completion of secondary school in 1927, Hans embarked on an internship at Ystad Metall, a local craft industry situated near his grandfather's farm. In 1929, he sought further education and enrolled at the esteemed School of Art and Design in Stockholm. Remarkably, even before his graduation from this institution, at the age of twenty, Hans showcased his prowess as a designer for Ystad Metall at the prestigious Stockholm Exhibition in 1930.
In the 1920s, Hans encountered his future wife Verna during the summer holidays in his native town of Karlshamn. In 1934, the couple jointly established the company ateljé Lyktan, a venture that combined their collaborative efforts in luminaire design and various artistic pursuits. Bergström undertook various commissions spanning a wide range of architectural environments, including churches, private residences, and public buildings. It was from this point forward that Bergström spearheaded a revolution in Swedish luminaire manufacturing, fundamentally transforming the perception and application of electric lighting in the coming decades.
During the advent of the 1950s, the emergence of plastic as a novel material in modern lighting captured Hans' attention. As the United States gradually introduced plastic as a material of significance, Bergström encountered a method involving the application of sprayed plastic onto a rotating wire frame, facilitated by a spray gun. Interestingly, this technique bore certain resemblances to the later approach employed by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in the creation of their Viscontea Lamp...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Lisa Johansson-Papé Art Glass Table Lamp "Missis" in Dark Blue, 1950s, Orno
Located in Helsinki, FI
An exceedinlgy beautiful table lamp designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape and manufactured by Orno in Finland in the 1950s. Featuring a dark blue artglass stem, free blown in Iittala, one ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen 150th Anniversary Edition
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 pendant for Louis Poulsen 150th Anniversary Special Edition
Poul Henningsen designed hundreds of lamps based on the three-shade system he developed in 1926, pio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup Large Size Wall Sconces, 1960
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Pair of large size wall sconces, designed by Jo Hammerborg, Made in Denmark by Fog & Mørup, 1960s.
Gorgeous and large size, heavy wall sconces.
Both sconces are made of heavy metal,...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
Swedish Modern uplight floor lamp model 2614 by Bröderna Malmströms
Located in Hägersten, SE
Floor lamp model 2614 produced by Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik, in Malmö, Sweden. First published in the Malmströms product catalog in 1938. Made from brass with a fluted pro...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare Swedish Brass Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Special made for a public villa in Sweden, circa 1958-1959, attributed to Böhlmarks.
Hanging in four thin steel wires that are adjustable according to your wishes of length.
Measure:...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall lights ‘Tratten’, copper, Sweden, 1950s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this wall light 'Tratten', which is crafted fro...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Lyfa 'Drabant' Wall Lights in White Opaque Glass and Copper
By Lyfa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lyfa, 'Drabant' wall lights, glass, copper, coated steel, Denmark, 1950s/60s
This elegant set of wall lights, made by the Danish lighting company Lyfa, likely dates back to the mid-...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper, Steel
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Wall Light in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall light ‘Tratten’, copper, Sweden, 1950s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this wall light 'Tratten', which is made in a be...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy '9609' Floor Lamp in Cane and Brass
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, floor lamp, model '9609', cane, brass, lacquered steel, Finland, 1950s
The 9609 floor lamp by Finnish designer Paavo Tynell is a stunning showcase of ele...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Lyfa 'Drabant' Wall Lights in White Opaque Glass and Copper
By Lyfa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lyfa, 'Drabant' wall lights, glass, copper, coated steel, Denmark, 1950s/60s
This elegant set of wall lights, made by the Danish lighting company Lyfa, likely dates back to the mid-...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper, Steel
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall lights ‘Tratten’, copper, Sweden, 1950s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this wall light 'Tratten', which is crafted fro...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Scandinavian Minimal Tripod Floor Lamp Three Leg in Wood & Cylinder Lamp Shade
By Marnois
Located in Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia
Khao is a Scandinavian beige floor lamp, a seamless blend of elegance and simplicity. Crafted from beech wood and lacquered with a beige matte shade, it exudes natural charm and vers...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Beech, Wood, Glass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Wall Light in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall light ‘Tratten’, copper, Sweden, 1950s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this wall light 'Tratten', which is made in a be...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall lights ‘Tratten’, copper, Sweden, 1950s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this wall light 'Tratten', which is crafted fro...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Chandelier in Brass and White Opaque Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, chandelier, brass, matted glass, Sweden, 1950s/1960s
Designed by the renowned Swedish master Hans-Agne Jakobsson, this i...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Swedish Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Falkenberg Belysning, large wall lamps, patinated copper, Sweden, 1960s
Grand Swedish wall lights in patinated copper. The cylindric shade directs the light downwards. The authentic...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
ASEA Swedish Floor Lamp in Brass
By ASEA
Located in Waalwijk, NL
ASEA, floor lamp, brass, plastic, metal, Sweden, 1960s
This delicate floor lamp of Swedish origin embodies a splendid construction of round shapes and delicate lines. The shade is w...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö Ky ‘A704’ Table Lamp in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö Ky, desk lamp, model ‘A704’, enameled steel, enameled aluminum, leather-bound metal, Finland, 1954
This table lamp model ‘A704’ is designed by Finnish...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Paavo Tynell for Idman Rare Pendant Lamp with Textured Surface in Brass
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Idman, pendant lamp, brass, Finland, 1960s
Exclusive chandelier by Finnish lamp designer Paavo Tynell for Idman. The wavy texture of the shade was used by Tynell fo...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall lights ‘Tratten’, copper, Sweden, 1950s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this wall light 'Tratten', which is crafted fro...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Rare Ingrid of Sweden Floor Lamp in Linen and Black Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ingrid of Sweden, floor lamp, linen, rope, lacquered steel, beech, Sweden, 1970s
This Swedish floor lamp visually presents a peculiar composition that is not only giving pleasure th...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall lights ‘Tratten’, copper, Sweden, 1950s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this wall light 'Tratten', which is crafted fro...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Swedish Ceiling Lamp in Brass with Smoked Glass Shades
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ceiling lamp, smoked glass, brass, Sweden, 1960s
Exuding the timeless elegance of Hans-Agne Jakobsson's style, this brass chandelier is a testament to refined craftsmanship. Its des...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy '9225' Table Lamp in Brass and Leather
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, table lamp, model ‘9225’, brass, leather, Finland, 1950s
This '9225' desk lamp, designed by the master of lighting Paavo Tynell in the fifties, stands as ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Wall Light in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall light ‘Tratten’, copper, Sweden, 1950s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this wall light 'Tratten', which is crafted from...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Scandinavian Modern lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern lighting for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern lighting 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 lighting, popular names associated with this style include Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Louis Poulsen, Konsthantverk Tyringe, and Poul Henningsen. 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 lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $51 and tops out at $241,464 while the average work can sell for $2,156.
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Art Deco Ball Lamp
Art Deco Chandelier With Geometric Details
Art Nouveau Crystal Chandelier
Black Pendant Perforated
Brass Art Deco Candelabra
Brass Table Lamp 1960s Tall
Chinoiserie Wood Lamp
Clear Cone Pendant Light
Copper Cone
Danish Pendant Wood
Desk Reading Lamp
Figurine Lamp