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
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.25” H x 10.75” W x 3.75” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 4.19” H x 0.66” D
Bulb Spec...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Bergboms, Chandelier, Brass, Beech, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Bergboms
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, stained beech and beige fabric chandelier designed and produced by Bergboms, Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3” H x 4.2...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson space age table lamp B225, metal and glass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Forserum, SE
A small futuristic table lamp, model B225, designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in the 1960s. It features an orange aluminum base holding an e...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury floor lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage lamp with two points of light.
An icon of style and functionality that brings a touch of retro-charm to any room.
Consisting of a white metal base with a clean, minimalist s...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Model 9201 Table Lamp, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1940/1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model 9201 table lamp, designed by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy, 1940/1950s. Brass frame with original fabric lampshade and wood detail. Good vintage condition, minor patin...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Midcentury Floor Lamp in Teak, Danish Design, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare floor lamp in teak and copper with new fabric shade. Designed and made in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Orrefors Attribution, Pendant, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
By Orrefors
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light attributed to Orrefors, Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2.82” H x 3.79” Diameter
Minor chip to inside of edge of lampshade present as i...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell, Chandelier, Brass, Rattan, Finland, 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan chandelier, model 1409/3, designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito, Finland, c. 1930s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.29” H x 3.86” Diameter
Socket takes ...
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1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Midcentury Brass Floor Lamp from Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s
By Bergboms
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brass floor lamp from Bergboms, with a sleek, rounded design topped off with a little tip at the top of the lampshade.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Floor Lamp in Copper and Leather Designed by Jo Hammerborg, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
This 1950s floor lamp is an exceptional example of Danish design, created by the talented designer Jo Hammerborg in collaboration with Fog and Mørup, a leading lighting manufacturer ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Atelje Pendant
Located in London, England
This exquisite pendant light is a harmonious blend of modern aesthetics and impeccable craftsmanship. Featuring a sleek and ornamental design crafted from finely pierced brass, it ex...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brass and Crystal Pendant, Valinte Oy, 1940s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Brass and crystal pendant, manufactured by Valinte Oy, Finland, circa 1940s.
dimmed patterned glass, brass frame, crystal details. Good vinta...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson Carolin Ceiling Pendant
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare large ceiling pendant with new shade in cream/white fabric on white lacquered metal mount.
Model Carolin T549/6 in brass designed 1963 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Lamp itself and t...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish 1970s Rattan Wabi Sabi Organic Modern Pendants
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of two handmade flower shaped organic modern braided natural warm light brown rattan pendant. Eight layered sides with beige colored edges and matching light brown thread to form...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Rattan, Braid
Preben Dahl Style White Cut Out Nonagon Hanging Pendant, 1960s
By Preben Dahl
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Danish Mid-Century Modern adjustable, nine sided off white enameled steel hanging lamp, in the manner of Preben Dahl for Hans Følsgaard. Featuring a...
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1960s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Cut Steel
Model 2063 Floor Lamp, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1940/1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model 2063 floor lamp, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1940/1950s. Brass with original lampshade and faux leather wrapping. Good vintage condition, minor pa...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Copper Fog and Morup Pendant Lamp, 1960's
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Uccle, BE
A unique large copper pendant lamp by Fog and Mørup with 3 lights.
Fog & Mørup was a legendary Danish lighting manufacturer best known to collectors for the sleek and sculptural ceiling lights, wall lights and floor lamps that the company produced in the postwar years. Its vintage fixtures are ideal for design enthusiasts looking to introduce a splash of Scandinavian modernist ingenuity into a space.
Founders Ansgar Fog and Erik Mørup reportedly met in Aarhus, Denmark, in 1902. They became fast friends and discussed going into business together. An opportunity materialized a couple of years later when they discovered a newspaper advertisement — an Aarhus consignment warehouse had been vacated and its landowner was looking for a business to sign a new lease. The friends took a chance and established a wholesale metalwork business.
In 1906, Fog and Mørup moved the business to Copenhagen and focused on lighting. They purchased an electrical company in 1913 and opened a lighting factory shortly thereafter. The following two decades saw rapid expansion. One of the most notable Fog & Mørup designs from the interwar period was the brass Kongelys table lamp, created by Niels Rasmussen Thykier.
Johannes (Jo) Hammerborg, an alum of leading Danish silverware brand Georg Jensen, joined Fog & Mørup as head of design in the late 1950s, ushering in a period of commercial success and international prominence.
Hammerborg was an innovative designer whose sleek and streamlined aesthetic came to define the company. During his time with Fog & Mørup, Hammerborg designed over 60 lighting fixtures and collaborated with other designers such as Erik Balslev, Sophus Frandsen and more. Fog & Mørup also worked with designers Torsten Thorup and Claus Bonderup, who created the iconic trumpet-shaped Semi pendant light...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Swedish Designer, Pendant, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and yellow etched glass pendant designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.46” H x 3.92” Diameter
Socket ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Glass Table Lamp, Gunnel Nyman, Idman Oy, 1940/1950s
By Gunnel Nyman, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Glass table lamp, designed by Gunnel Nyman, manufactured by Idman Oy, 1940/1950s. Original silk shade and brass details. Turquoise green glass frame. Good vintage condition, minor pa...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson BN-25 Aluminum Table Lamp
Located in Madrid, ES
Table lamp, model BN-25, of sheet metal designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden. Height 31 cm and diameter 24 cm. Some age-related wea...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Sheet Metal
Tapio Wirkkala Table Lamp Model K11-81, Idman
By Idman, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
This bijou and elegant table lamp model K11-81 designed by Tapio Wirkkala, is hard to come by, which makes this piece a great addition to any collection. It objectifies Wirkkala's s...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.82” H x 2.33” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-14 bulbs. 1 socket.There i...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Danish modern floor lamp in patinated hand carved oak and brass, Denmark 1960s
Located in København K, 84
This rare Danish midcentury floor lamp from the 1960s stands as a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship and timeless elegance of Scandinavian design during that era. Crafted metic...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Modern Brass Floor Lamp by Mauri Almari, Idman, Finland, 1950s
By Idman, Mauri Almari
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful floor lamp by Mauri Almari, in a sleek design with a brass stem topped with three billowing arms holding yellow glass shades. Organic expression, the shades cast a warm sheen.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Modern Chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobson, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing, oversized chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, made from brass with twelve smoke colored spherical glass shades. Clean design, suspending pole length can be customized.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Danish Kähler Tall Sculptural Red Table Lamp by Allan Schmidt, Modern 1960s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Tall sculptural ceramic table lamp designed by Danish ceramist Allan Schmidt. It's manufactured by Herman A. Kähler´s ceramic workshop in cooperation wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of off-white embroidery fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10” H x 7.25” W x 2.5” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): N/A
...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric
Paavo Tynell, Pair of brass wall lamps model 9466 circa 1950.
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
One of the most impressive Paavo Tynell wall lamps model, designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Arnold Wiigs Fabrikker in Norway in 1950-tal on licence for Taito OY finland. The l...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large round table lamp with horizontal blue stripes on a creamy background
Located in DK
This large table lamp has horizontal blue stripes on a creamy background.
The lamp was executed by Herman A. Kähler, Denmark, ca. in the 1940s.
It has the ‘HAK’ monogram incised.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Ture Berglund, Table Lamps, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of blown glass and brass table lamps designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Stockholms Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (in...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
ASEA, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige glass chandelier produced by ASEA, Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.52” H x 4.04” Diameter
Socket takes stand...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 4.28” H x 2.88” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 5 socket.The...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Modernist floor lamps by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of striking floor lamps by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, made from black lacquered metal with sculpted v-shaped bases. Rattan details on the stems, globe formed pleated paper shades.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Wall Mounted Candle Holders by Pierre Forssell
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Pierre Forssell was active at Skultuna Messingsbruk from 1955 to 1986, for over thirty years, an era in which he was one of those who contributed to giving the mill a new status in m...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Table lamp Modell E1271 by ASEA, Sweden
By ASEA, Hans Bergström
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Table lamp Modell E1271 by ASEA, Sweden, from around the 1950s. Star shape perforated details on the edge of the lacquered metal shade on a brass lamp arm that finishes in a tri...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danish Modern Small Pendant Lamp by Claus Bonderup & Torsten for Fog & Morup
By Fog & Mørup
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful condition on this small pendant lamp designed by Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup, like new condition never used comes with canopy for celling new cord beaut...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Ture Berglund, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and blown glass table lamp designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansen Glas, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11” H x 6” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (i...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Ceramic Brutalist Table Lamps Luxus, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These Mid-Century Modern table lamps were manufactured in Sweden for Luxus.
The lamps made in a bronze/gold colored ceramic with all new quality shades made in Sweden.
Sculptural a...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Hans Bergstrom "Pegasus Pendant Ateljé Lyktan Ahus, Sweden 1940's.
Located in New York, NY
A Hans Bergstrom white lacquered wire frame pendant light with hand hammered embossed surface decorations. A variety of objects and animals include a bird in flight, a branch with leaves, a fish, a lyre, a large grape leaf and the largest element Pegasus in fight. Made at Ateljé Lyktan Ahus...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Adjustable Brass Wall Pendant by Hans Bergström for ASEA Belysning, Swedish Mode
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare wall lamp attributed to Hans Bergström. Produced during the 1950s by ASEA Belysning with model number E2105. Double brass lamp arm that easily adjusts and can be sprawled. The n...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps by Einar Bäckström, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of very cool floor lamps by Einar Bäckström, made from lacquered metal and brass. Chunky, oval bases lacquered light grey. Adjustable height and angle of the shades, cute ball s...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Brass Pendant, Finland, 1940s/1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Brass pendant, Finland, 1940s/1950s. Brass frame and details, opaline glass shade. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear consistent with age and use.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 14.5” H x 14” W x 8.5” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): N/A
Bulb Specif...
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1940s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Wall light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charming Swedish Modern Wall lamp made out of expanded metal and brass. The metal creates a mesh design in off white with an internal white glass lantern. Can be mounted vertical or ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
"Flora" Table Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Brass table lamp model Flora designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by his own company in Markaryd, Sweden during the 1960s. Perforated brass shades that create a beautiful light ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
A "VIP" floor lamp by Jørgen Gammelgaard for Pandul, Denmark 1980s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The "VIP" floor lamp by Jørgen Gammelgaard for Pandul embodies the essence of Danish design excellence from the 1980s. This lamp is more than just a functional lighting fixture; it's...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Saturn Pendants by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Two Saturn pendants, designed by Danish designer Jo Hammerborg and manufactured by Fog & Mørup.
The model is a structure of two concentric cylindrical copper bands that are held tog...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Copper
Ilmari Tapiovaara, Floor Lamp "Maya the Bee", Hienoteräs for Asko 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful version of the "Maya the Bee " (Maija Mehiläinen) floor lamp by Ilmari Tapiovaara, one of the leading interior architects and furniture designers in Finland. This series ...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Midcentury Floor Lamp in Brass and Leather, Made in Denmark, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Scandinavian floor lamp in brass and leather. Adjustable height and shade. Very nice patina, original condition.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of Three Priest Collar Pendants by Claus Bolby for Cebo Industri, 1960s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Set of three aluminium and acrylic pendants, nicknamed 'Priest collar', designed by Claus Bolby for Danish lighting manufacturer Cebo in -most probably- the 1960s.
Each pendant cons...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Lisa Johansson-Papé Ceiling Pendant Model 61-347 for Orno
Located in Helsinki, FI
This UFO like shaped lamp was quite popular in Finland in the 1950s, and still is. today. It is found in public buildings as in private residences.
This lamp is stamped twice, on th...
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1950s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Set of Three Pendant Lights in Brass, Scandiavian, 1960s
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This set of identical pendant lamps is made of solid brass. All three are identical and very good condition with some minor signs of age and use. These lamps are also attributed to B...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Erik Tidstrand for Nordiska Kompaniet, chandelier pendant lamp, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Forserum, SE
A beautiful Swedish modernist chandelier attributed to Erik Tidstrand for the renowned Swedish department store Nordiska Kompaniet. Produced in the 1930s, during a time when function...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Chrome, Steel
Carrara marble table lamp 2575 by Josef Frank, Svenskt tenn
Located in Hägersten, SE
Table lamp model 2575 designed by Josef Frank. Produced by Svenskt Tenn and this piece ca 1950-60s. The lamp is commonly made from wood but this example made from carrara marble ston...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Carrara Marble
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.75” H x 12.5” W x 8” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 3.17” ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ceramic table lamp by Bitossi, Italy.
Marked: B4/35 Italy. Existing wiring, we do not guaranty functionality, rewiring available upon request. The lamp base heigh 14"; diam -5.5".
...
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1960s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish height adjustable floor lamp by MAE (Möller Armatur Eskilstuna), 1960s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Swedish mid-century floor lamp by MAE (Möller Armatur Eskilstuna) with a leather covered brass stem on a round brass base. Off-white fabric shade. Height adjustable between 112-138 c...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Floor lamp attributed to Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Floor lamp attributed to Hans Bergström. Produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Sweden during the 1950s. Made from black lacquered brass with brass details. Uplight shade has been reupholstere...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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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