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Holger Johansson Chandeliers with 12 Smoked Glass Shades, Sweden 1970s
By Westal, Holger Johansson
Located in Utrecht, NL
This marvellous pair of chandeliers is a rarity from Swedish designer, Holger Johansson, who
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 56.11 in W 29.14 in D 27.96 in
Holger Johansson Brass Chandelier with 12 Glass Shades for Westal, Sweden 1970s
By Westal, Holger Johansson
Located in Utrecht, NL
This marvellous chandelier is a rarity from Swedish designer, Holger Johansson, who created it for
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 56.11 in W 29.14 in D 27.96 in
Holger Johansson Set of 4 Chandeliers with Glass Shades for Westal, Sweden 1970s
By Westal, Holger Johansson
Located in Utrecht, NL
These marvellous chandeliers are a rarity from Swedish designer, Holger Johansson, who created them
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 56.11 in W 29.14 in D 27.96 in
Holger Johansson Set of 6 Chandeliers with 12 Smoked Glass Shades, Sweden 1970s
By Holger Johansson
Located in Utrecht, NL
These marvellous chandeliers are a rarity from Swedish designer, Holger Johansson, who created them
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 56.11 in W 29.14 in D 27.96 in
Vintage hanging lamp with two shades and teak, 1960s Sweden
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage hanging lamp with two shades and teak, 1960s Sweden
This is a nice Swedish hanging lamp
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rope, Teak
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H 39.38 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
Swedish Modern Brass Ceiling Light with Fabric Shades, Sweden Mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
movements give this Swedish ceiling lamp its elegance. The lovely empire shades, brass cluster ornamentation
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 44.89 in Dm 21.26 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Brass Wall Lamp with Smoked Glass Shades, Sweden, 1960s
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
smoked, translucent glass shades, this lamp is the upgraded, larger version of the model V 149/3. The
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 20.87 in W 19.69 in D 14.77 in
Five Arm Brass Ceiling Lamp with Fabric Shades by Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden 1960s
By Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish lighting manufacturer, Luxus gave form to some of the now iconic models that define the
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson Brass Chandeliers with Opaline Shades, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
. Excellent vintage condition. Set of two available. Listed price is for one chandelier.
Measures:
Height
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Cascading 12 Light Mid Century Chandelier with Colored Glass Bell Shades
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
was made in the USA, in the Swedish style, it is vintage Mid Century ( 1950/1960's ), probably by
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Swedish, Five-Armed Chandelier, Brass, Lacquer Metal, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A small five armed chandelier, designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s. In brass with assorted
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 18.12 in W 20.08 in D 19.3 in
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Brass 9-armed Chandelier, Sweden, circa 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
-century modern lamps of Scandinavia.
With nine shades arranged on three levels, this chandelier
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Twelve-Light Chandelier, Sweden, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
most pastoral chandeliers, here the large, translucent shades face downwards, which adds to the modern
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Chandelier in Brass, Sweden ca 1950-1960s
Located in Örebro, SE
Amazing chandelier in brass with glass shades, Sweden ca 1950-1960s.
Unknown designer and maker
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson "T507" Chandelier for Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
own famed workshop in Markaryd, Sweden.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Swedish Modern Teak and Satin Glass Chandelier, 1960s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This beautiful vintage four-light chandelier was manufactured in Sweden in the 1960s. It is made of
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opal, Brass
Swedish Two-Arm Ceiling Light with Star Decoration, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
master the art of light without blinding or crushing space perception.
This beautiful Swedish ceiling
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Brass Chandeliers by Holger Johansson, Sweden, 1960s
By Holger Johansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare model, produced in Sweden, 1960s. Perforated brass and acrylic shades.
Please note: height is
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Brass Chandelier for AB Markaryd, Sweden 1950s
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
shades are more organic, the Swedish master also excelled in geometric forms as this model shows. The
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1970 Sweden Markaryd 'Dome' Cascade Chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant dome pendant light with seven drop-shaped shades in dark-brown metal with brass mounting
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Chandelier designed by Hans Bergström. Produced by Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1940s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare chandelier designed by Hans Bergström. Produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Sweden during the 1940-50s
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 35.44 in Dm 25.6 in
Glass and brass chandelier "Pastoral" by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, sweden, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
shades. Ceiling canopy in brass. The chandeliers measures 235 cm in total at the moment. The length of
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson "Patricia T372/12" Chandelier for Markaryd, Sweden 1960s
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
This marvellous, brass twelve-light chandelier was created in what we now call “the golden age of
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Ceiling Lamp with Glass cluster and Floral Details, Sweden ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The profoundly influential 20th-century Swedish designers pioneered a style of furniture that was
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
H 17.33 in W 17.72 in D 16.15 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 12-Armed "Patricia" Chandelier for Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
, Sweden.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Small scratches and
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
20th Century Swedish Brass Markaryd Chandelier, Pendant by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A round, vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish three-arm chandelier, pendant made of hand crafted
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
No Reserve
H 17 in Dm 14 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson "Patricia T372/24" Chandelier for Markaryd, Sweden 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
, Sweden.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Small scratches and
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 36.62 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson "Patricia T372/12" Chandelier for Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
, Sweden.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Small scratches and
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 32.68 in W 19.69 in D 22.84 in
1970s Hans-Agne Jakobsson Swedish Brass Chandelier in Brass by AB Markaryd
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Knebel, DK
1970s Hans-Agne Jakobsson Swedish brass chandelier in brass AB Markaryd
Brass chandelier with
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Scandinavian Ceiling Light, Alf Svensson, Sweden, 1950s
By Bergboms, Alf Svensson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant ceiling lamp with three lamp shades set at different heights, designed by Alf Svensson
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Chandelier for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB Markaryd, Sweden 1960s
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
to him. This chandelier was created at Jakobsson’s own famed workshop in Markaryd, Sweden.
Condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 43.31 in Dm 21.66 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Six-Armed Chandelier for AB Markaryd 'Attr.', Sweden 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful chandelier is from the heyday of post-war Modernism, an era that brought
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Chandelier Model T-837/7 in Brass and Glass, Sweden 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
shades are arranged in close proximity to each other, therefore the chandelier’s brass structure seems to
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Scandinavian Ceiling Light, Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1950s
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cool ceiling lamp by Hans Bergström, made from brass with three thick plastic shades, curling into
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 25.6 in W 6.89 in D 4.41 in
Swedish Modern Glass Ceiling Lamp by Orrefors, Sweden 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Orrefors, is a renowned Swedish glassware company known for its high-quality crystal and glass
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Ceiling Lamp Pendant in Teak and Original Lamp Shades by Hans Bergström, 1950's
By Hans Bergström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
, Sweden
Dimensions (W x D x H): 32 x 32 x 145 cm
Condition: Good vintage condition, with signs of usage
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Teak
H 57.09 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Brass Ceiling Lamps by Holger Johansson, Sweden, 1960s
By Holger Johansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare model, produced in Sweden by Westal, 1960s. Perforated brass and acrylic shades.
Please note
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950s Italian Chandelier
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Antwerp, BE
Uno & Osten Kristiansson (Sweden, 1925-2009), rare pendant wood and opaline glass four-light
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Dronten, NL
Brass chandelier with crystal shades over amber glass interior shades designed by Carl Fagerlund
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Holger Johansson Ceiling Lamps for Westal, Bankeryd, Sweden, 1960s
By Holger Johansson, Westal
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish master of lighting design, Holger Johansson brought much glamour into the Swedish mid
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson "T376-5" Ceiling Light, Sweden 1960s
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
famed workshop, Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB, in Markaryd, Sweden.
Condition:
In good vintage condition
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Polychrome Six Lamp Pendant Model 172 by Hans Bergström, Sweden
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Hägersten, SE
. The main stem is white lacquered brass with six aluminum shades with polychrome colored paint. Ceiling
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Swedish 1940s Satin Glass and Brass Botanical Pendant, 5 available
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual vintage pendant was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1940s to 1950s. It
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson "Pastoral 376-3" Ceiling Light, Sweden 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
AB, in Markaryd, Sweden.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Model "T716" Ceiling Lamps for Markaryd, Sweden 1960s
By Markyard, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
like the “Patricia” chandeliers, the design clearly shows the Swedish designer’s studies in
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Model “T-348/12” Ceiling Lamps, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
These marvellous pastoral chandeliers are among the most recognizable Swedish lighting designs of
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Model “T-348/12” Ceiling Lamp, Sweden 1960s
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
This marvellous pastoral chandelier is among the most recognizable Swedish lighting designs of the
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Wall Lamps in Brass and Glass by Böhlmarks Lamp Fabric, Sweden
By Bohlmarks
Located in Hägersten, SE
Wall lamps produced in Sweden by Böhlmarks lamp fabric in Stockholm. Made during the 1950s. Sold
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opal, Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Model "T716" Ceiling Lamp for Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
like the “Patricia” chandeliers, the design clearly shows the Swedish designer’s studies in
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass Wall Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of wall lamps designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Sweden
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish Drop Pendant Lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, 1950s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Swedish drop pendant lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, 1950s
Beautiful hanging lamp
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Milk Glass, Opaline Glass, Teak
H 46.46 in W 13.78 in D 3.94 in
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Brass Ceiling Light for Luxus AB Vittsjö, Sweden, 1960s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Utrecht, NL
sleek design and craftsmanship as this Swedish model demonstrates.
Uno & Östen Kristiansson’s present
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 33.86 in Dm 32.29 in
Midcentury Opaline Glass and Brass Chandelier from ASEA, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A round brass ceiling light with three dotted opaline glass shades. It features organic shapes and
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco White Opaline Glass and Brass Pendants, Sweden 1940s, Set of 2
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
white opaline glass shades with a beaded edge and brass hardware. Good vintage condition with one E27
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Model "T766" Pendant Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd, Sweden 1970s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markyard
Located in Utrecht, NL
The T766 pendant lamp is a stunning example of Swedish modern design. Hans-Agne Jakobsson was a
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Ceiling Lamp Oak 10 Arm by Uno & Östen Kristiansson Luxus, Vittsjö, Sweden 1950s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kristiansson (Sweden, 1925-2009)
Oak frame, 10 white glass shades, adjustable height 150 cm, diameter ca 115
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass, Oak
Elegant Pendant Lamp Drop by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö Sweden
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Munich, DE
Exceptional and elegant Mid Century Modern pendant lamp 'Drop' with two opaline shades in form of
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Teak, Opaline Glass
H 49.22 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Brass and Opaline Table Lamps and Chandelier
By Stilnovo, Kaiser, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Beautiful set consisting of a chandelier and a pair of Swedish table lamps from the 1950s.
The body
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modernist 8-Globe Polished Brass Chandelier by Hans Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in New York, NY
Excellent Vintage Condition.
Sweden, circa 1960
Dimensions:
Height: 30" x Diameter: 32"
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of Two T10 Hans-Agne Jakobsson Chandeliers in Brass by AB Markaryd
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two T10 chandeliers of brass with cylinder shaped shades of smoked glass, designed by Hans
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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Vintage Swedish Chandelier With Shades For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage Swedish chandelier with shades available for sale. The range of distinct vintage Swedish chandelier with shades — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of vintage Swedish chandelier with shades available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency vintage Swedish chandelier with shades are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made vintage Swedish chandelier with shades over the years, but those made by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd and Orrefors are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Vintage Swedish Chandelier With Shades?
Vintage Swedish chandelier with shades can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,544, while the lowest priced sells for $362 and the highest can go for as much as $81,000.
Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique and vintage chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina (note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too), with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier.
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged. Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes. Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room. With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs.
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