Rare Table Lamp with Conical Copper Shade, 1950s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare table lamp, produced in Denmark during the 1950s, exemplifies the material sophistication
Brass, Copper
$5,800 / set
Itsu, Table Lamps, Brass, Reed, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and woven reed table lamps produced by Itsu, Finland, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp
Brass
ASEA, Table Lamp, Copper, Teak, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A copper and teak table lamp produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.5
Copper
$5,800 / set
Itsu, Table Lamps, Brass, Reed, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and woven reed table lamps produced by Itsu, Finland, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp
Brass
$1,794 / item
Pair of Swedish Table Lamps by, 1950s
By Elektroskandia
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of dark green Swedish table / desk lamps produced by Elektroskandia, Sweden, 1950s.¨ New
Steel
$3,800 / set
ASEA, Table Lamps, Brass, Paper, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and orange paper table lamps designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1950s
Brass
Carl-Harry Stålhane Table Lamp, Rörstrand, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Glazed stoneware, designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by the Swedish firm Rörstrand, 1950s
Stoneware
1950s Brass Table Lamp by Edvard Hagman
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful organic brass table lamp by Edvard Hagman AB, Sweden. From around the 1950s it has 3
Brass
Danish 1950s table lamp in the style of Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, 1950s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Table lamp designed and produced in Denmark. Made during the 1950s. Polished brass and black
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Ceramic Table Lamp by Höganäs, Sweden, 1950s
By Falkenbergs Belysning, Höganäs Keramik
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare ceramic table lamp by Höganäs Ceramic / Falkebergs Belysning.
Ceramic
Rörstrand, Table Lamp, Blue Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A blue stoneware vase designed and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Sold without lampshade
Stoneware
Burl Table Lamp, Finland, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Table lamp, manufactured in Finland, 1950s. Made from burl. Good vintage condition, minor patina
Burl
Rare Three-Armed Table Lamp, Sweden, 1950s
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in Sweden, 1950s. New wire. Measures: Height 45 cm.
Brass
$3,292 / item
Table Lamp in Brass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Markaryd, Sweden during the 1950s, exemplifies Scandinavian modernism’s focus on atmospheric and functional
Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and light beige fabric string table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s
Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white opaline glass table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s
Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and black-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s
Metal, Brass
Finnish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Finland, c. 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass table lamp designed and produced in Finland, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp with
Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and embroidery fabric table lamps designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s
Brass
Table Lamp, Preluca, Finland, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Table lamp, manufactured by Preluca, Finland, 1950s. Painted metal, wood and brass. Good vintage
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp
Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamps, Rosewood, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and rosewood table lamps designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Dimensions of
Brass
Hans Bergström, Table Lamp, Oak, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA, Hans Bergström
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and wood table lamp designed by Hans Bergström and produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1950s
Brass
Josef Frank, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and blown glass table lamp designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, c
Brass
Josef Frank, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass and brass table lamp designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, c
Brass
ASEA, Table Lamp, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, wood and light pink fabric table lamp produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1950s. Dimensions of
Brass
Itsu OY, Table Lamp, Brass, Reed, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and reed table lamps produced by Itsu, Finland, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches
Brass
Itsu OY, Table Lamp, Brass, Reed, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and reed table lamps produced by Itsu, Finland, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches
Brass
Valinte OY, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
By Valinte Oy
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and opaline glass table lamp designed and produced by Valinte OY, Finland
Brass
Armaturhantverk Göteborg, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
By Göteborgs Armaturhantverk
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and black-lacquered metal table lamp produced by Armaturhantverk Göteborg, Sweden, c
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Teak Table Lamp from ASEA, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant table lamp from ASEA, made from brass and teak. Base decorated with a beautiful circle of
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Desk Table Lamp, Walnut & Brass 1950s
By Hansson & Co, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage desk or table lamp features an elongated baluster form with round stepped brass base and
Brass
Nybro Armaturfabrik, Table Lamps, Brass, Glass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair white fabrics, brass and orange2 glass table lamps produced by Nybro Armaturfabrik designed
Brass
Table Lamp in Brass and Teak by Paavo Tynell, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare table lamp, designed by Paavo Tynell and produced in Finland during the 1950s
Brass
Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps by Höganäs, Sweden, 1950s
By Höganäs Keramik, Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare ceramic table lamps by Höganäs Ceramic / Falkebergs Belysning.
Ceramic
Brass and Opaline Glass Table Lamp, Finland 1950s
By Idman Oy, Mauri Almari
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This beautiful table or bedside lamp was designed and manufactured in Finland in the late 1940s to
Brass
Nybro Armaturfabrik, Table Lamps, Brass, Glass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of off-white fabrics, brass and glass table lamps produced by Nybro Armaturfabrik designed
Brass
Rare Midcentury Glass Globe Table Lamp, Flygfors, Sweden, 1950s
By Flygfors Glass
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful table lamp from Flygfors Glasbruk, made from glass and steel in the form of a globe
Metal
Table Lamp in Brass and Mahogany by Hans Bergström, 1950s
By Hans Bergström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
, Sweden during the 1950s, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and functional aesthetics of Scandinavian
Brass
Table Lamp by Pierre Forsell for Skultuna, 1950s
By Skultuna, Pierre Forsell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare table lamp designed by Pierre Forsell. Produced by Skultuna in Sweden.
Brass
Hans Bergström table lamp by ASEA, Sweden, 1950s
By Hans Bergström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by ASEA in Sweden, 1950s. Original lamp shade.
Brass
Itsu Table-/Wall Light, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Table-/wall light manufactured by Itsu from the 1950s.Brass with opaline glass shade
Brass
Mid-Century Danish Table Lamp in Brass, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Table lamp in patinated brass, designed and made in Denmark. Great original condition. Comes with a
Brass
Table Lamp "Chamotte" by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceramic lamp in bulbous shape by Gunnar Nylund, composed of chamotte clay and glazed with a white colored luster glaze. Produced by Rörstrand. Stamped.
Ceramic
Falkenbergs Belysning Rosewood Table Lamp, Model 6120, Sweden, 1950s
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare, tall table lamp was produced by Falkenbergs Belysning in Sweden during the 1950s. It is
Fabric, Rosewood
Very Rare Table Lamp, Model 9224 by Paavo Tynell, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
during the 1950s, is a beautiful example of mid-century Scandinavian lighting design. The lamp features a
Brass
Carl-Harry Stålhane Green Ceramic Table Lamp, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand in Sweden in the
Ceramic, Silk
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Teak, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and white opaline glass table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s
Brass
Table Lamp "Chamotte" by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceramic lamp in bulbous shape by Gunnar Nylund, composed of chamotte clay and glazed with a white colored luster glaze. Produced by Rörstrand. Stamped.
Ceramic
Midcentury Table Lamp in Red Glass by Holmegaard, 1950s
By Holmegaard
Located in Lejre, DK
Table lamp in glass, designed and made by Holmegaard. Made in Denmark, 1950s. Great original
Brass
Orrefors Swedish Modern Blue Cased Glass Table Lamp Numbered 1950s
By Orrefors
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Sculptural table lamp produced in Sweden during the 1950s by the celebrated glassworks Orrefors
Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, metal and cream-white fabric table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s
Metal, Brass
Falkenbergs Belysning Table Lamp in Glass, Rosewood, Sweden, 1950s
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was produced by Falkenbergs Belysning in Sweden in the 1950s. The base is
Fabric, Blown Glass, Reeded Glass, Wood
Sculptural Steneby Hemslöjdsförening Table Lamp in Teak, Swedish Modern, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was produced by Steneby Hemslöjdsförening in Sweden in the 1950s. The lamp is
Fabric, Teak
Helge Østerberg Drop Shaped Dimpled Ceramic Table Lamp, Denmark, 1950s
By Helge Østerberg
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare table lamp was designed by Helge Østerberg and made in his own studio in Virum
Ceramic, Fabric
Swedish Modern Brass Table Lamp by Edvard Hagman, Ehab, 1950s
Located in Örebro, SE
Absolutely stunning Scandinavian Modern table lamp in brass by Edvard Hagman, Ehab - 1950s
Brass
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Unique Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A unique grey-glazed and incised table lamp designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by
Stoneware
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
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
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.