Large Outdoor Wall Lamp by Gunnar Asplund for ASEA
By ASEA, Erik Gunnar Asplund
Located in Karlstad, SE
Outdoor wall lamp by Gunnar Asplund for ASEA, 1940s. This lamp features a very large clear glass
Metal
Gunnar Asplund for ASEA Wall Light in Blown Glass and Metal
By ASEA, Gunnar Asplund
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gunnar Asplund for ASEA, wall lamp, model '641', blown glass, lacquered metal, Sweden, 1940s
Metal
Gunnar Asplund for ASEA Wall Light in Blown Glass and Metal
By ASEA
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gunnar Asplund for ASEA, wall lamp, model '641', blown glass, lacquered metal, Sweden, 1940s
Metal
Gunnar Asplund for ASEA Wall Light in Blown Glass and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gunnar Asplund for ASEA, wall lamp, model '641', blown glass, lacquered metal, Sweden, 1940s
Metal
$2,750 / item
H 10.63 in W 10.63 in D 15.75 in
Gunnar Asplund for ASEA Wall Lights in Blown Glass and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gunnar Asplund for ASEA, wall lamps, model '641', blown glass, lacquered metal, Sweden, 1940s
Metal
Wall Lamp by Gunnar Asplund for ASEA, 1950s
By ASEA, Gunnar Asplund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wall lamp designed by Gunnar Asplund. Produced by ASEA in Sweden, 1950s.
Glass
$4,738 / set
H 11.03 in W 11.03 in D 15.75 in
Set of 4 Wall Lamps designed by Gunnar Asplund for ASEA, 1950s
By ASEA, Gunnar Asplund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wall lamps designed by Gunnar Asplund 1930s. Produced by ASEA in Sweden, 1950s. Set of 4 available
Glass
$3,300 / set
H 10.63 in W 11.03 in D 16.34 in
A Pair of "GA9" Wall Lights by Erik Gunnar Asplund for ASEA, Sweden 1940s
By ASEA, Erik Gunnar Asplund
Located in Utrecht, NL
through water. Swedish architect and designer, Erik Gunnar Asplund, is celebrated as the godfather of
Metal
$3,997 / set
H 11.82 in W 12.6 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Scandinavian Wall Lights by Gunnar Asplund, ASEA, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Asplund, ASEA
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of outdoor wall lights by Gunnar Asplund for ASEA, with large glass shades with encapsulated
Metal
Wall Lamp Designed by Gunnar Asplund, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare outdoor wall lamp designed by Gunnar Asplund for ASEA, 1930s. Produced by ASEA in Sweden.
Glass
$4,027 / set
H 10.63 in W 10.24 in D 15.75 in
Erik Gunnar Asplund, “GA9” Wall Lights for ASEA, Sweden 1940s
By ASEA, Erik Gunnar Asplund, Hans Bergström, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Munster, NRW
version, the GA9 resembles a floating droplet. Designed by Swedish architect Erik Gunnar Asplund, widely
Metal
Outdoor Wall Lamp by Gunnar Asplund for ASEA, Sweden
By ASEA, Gunnar Asplund
Located in Alvesta, SE
Rare outdoor light by Gunnar Asplundfor ASEA in Sweden. Handblown glass with bubbles that gives
Metal
Large Swedish Wall Light by Gunnar Asplund for ASEA
By ASEA, Gunnar Asplund
Located in New York, NY
bubbled glass shade. Designed by Gunnar Asplund for ASEA. Newly rewired. A pair available if needed.
Enamel
Swedish Modern Wall Lamps by Gunnar Asplund for ASEA
By ASEA, Erik Gunnar Asplund
Located in Karlstad, SE
Large wall lamps by Gunnar Asplund for ASEA, 1950s. These lamps feature a large frosted opaline
Brass
Swedish Modern Wall Lamps by Gunnar Asplund for ASEA
By Erik Gunnar Asplund, ASEA
Located in Karlstad, SE
Large wall lamps by Gunnar Asplund for ASEA, 1950s. These lamps feature a large frosted opaline
Brass
Sold
H 13.39 in W 9.85 in L 13.39 in
Pair of Glass and Metal Wall Sconces by Gunnar Asplund for ASEA, Sweden, 1960s
By ASEA, Erik Gunnar Asplund
Located in Steenwijk, NL
Asplund for ASEA. We have this beautiful set of 2 in a very good condition with minor signs of age and use.
Metal
"GA9" Wall Light by Erik Gunnar Asplund for ASEA, Sweden 1940s
By Erik Gunnar Asplund, ASEA
Located in Utrecht, NL
through water. Swedish architect and designer, Erik Gunnar Asplund, is celebrated as the godfather of
Metal
Sold
H 11.81 in W 9.84 in D 14.96 in
Large 1950s Gunnar Asplund JH-813 Brass and Glass Sconce for ASEA
By ASEA, Gunnar Asplund
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 1950s Gunnar Asplund JH-813 brass and glass sconce for ASEA. Executed in brass and opaline
Swedish Modern chandelier attributed to Gunnar Asplund for ASEA, 1950s
By ASEA, Gunnar Asplund
Located in Uppsala, SE
5-light ceiling mounted chandelier attributed to Gunnar Asplund for ASEA but unmarked. It has
Metal, Brass
Large Outdoor Wall Lamps by Gunnar Asplund for ASEA
By ASEA, Erik Gunnar Asplund
Located in Karlstad, SE
Large outdoor wall lamps by Gunnar Asplund for ASEA, 1940s. These lamps feature a very large
Metal
Pair of Large Swedish Wall Lights by Gunnar Asplund for ASEA, 1950
By ASEA, Erik Gunnar Asplund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant pair of large scale indoor/outdoor wall lights by Erik Gunnar Asplund for ASEA, Sweden
Brass
"GA9" Wall Lights by Erik Gunnar Asplund for ASEA, Sweden 1940s
By ASEA, Erik Gunnar Asplund
Located in Utrecht, NL
through water. Swedish architect and designer, Erik Gunnar Asplund, is celebrated as the godfather of
Metal
"GA9" Wall Lights by Erik Gunnar Asplund for ASEA, Sweden 1940s
By ASEA, Erik Gunnar Asplund
Located in Utrecht, NL
through water. Swedish architect and designer, Erik Gunnar Asplund, is celebrated as the godfather of
Metal
Sold
H 9.85 in W 11.03 in D 15.36 in
Four Modern Outdoor Wall Scones by Gunnar Asplund for Asea, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA, Gunnar Asplund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Four midcentury wall scones of Gunnar Asplund in metal and glass for ASEA. These lamps features a
Wrought Iron
Large 1950s Gunnar Asplund JH-813 Metal and Glass Sconce for ASEA
By ASEA, Gunnar Asplund
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 1950s Gunnar Asplund JH-813 metal and glass sconce for ASEA. Executed in black painted and
Metal
1950s Gunnar Asplund Brass & Glass Suspension Lamp by for ASEA
By ASEA, Gunnar Asplund, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Gunnar Asplund brass & glass suspension lamp by for ASEA. Executed in brass and white
Metal, Brass
$2,191 / set
H 11.82 in W 4.14 in D 5.32 in
Art Deco Tubular Opaline Glass & Brass Sconces, Germany 1930s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
These beautiful wall lights were designed and manufactured in Germany during the Bauhaus period in the 1930s. They feature tube shaped cream colored opaline glass lampshades and bras...
Brass
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American standard Multiple available ...
Brass
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H.
Wood
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...
Iron
$1,356 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Glass
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Artemide
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' wall or ceiling lamp for Artemide. Executed in nickeled brass and opaline glass, Italy, circa 1960s. Clean and architectural, these hardwired lamps emi...
Nickel, Brass
$663Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
Rare Pendant Lamp attributed to Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce, 1950s
By Arredoluce
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This rare pendant lamp, attributed to the renowned Italian manufacturer Arredoluce in the 1950s, is an exceptional example of mid-century Italian design. The lamp features a softly g...
Metal, Brass
Pair of French 1920s Art Deco Club Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible pair of Art Deco club chairs from France, 1920s. Beautiful curved wood frame with scroll details on arms. Newly upholstered in a lovely pale yellow linen. Original wood fi...
Linen, Wood
LUtern Indoor Outdoor Sconce BR
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the LUtern Indoor Outdoor Sconce BR is a classic mid century modern lantern design made to order. Crafted from brass and glass, t...
Brass
LUread FS Sconce BR
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A foldable and swing version of our original LU read sconce with a foldable and swingable articulated arm to allow for more variance in light direction. Made in solid brass including...
Brass
Large LUhans Indoor Outdoor Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, this larger version LUhans patinated un-lacquered copper indoor outdoor sconce is inspired by Scandinavian mid-century design...
Copper
PMPT Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the PMPT Flush Mount is a conical flush mount fixture in the spirit of Paavo Tynell of the Scandinavian Modern tradition. Made t...
Brass
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
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.
From the kitchen to the bedroom and everywhere in between, there is one major part of home decor that you definitely want to master: lighting. Carefully selected vintage sconces and wall lights can do wonders in establishing mood and highlighting your distinctive personality.
We’re a long way from the candelabra-inspired chandeliers of the medieval era. Lighting is no longer merely practical, and lighting designers have been creating and reinventing lighting solutions for eons. Because of the advancements crafted by these venturesome makers, we now have the opportunity to bring unique, customizable lighting solutions into our homes.
It’s never been easier to create dramatic bedrooms, cozy kitchen areas and cheerful bars than it is today. Think of an elegant wall sconce as functional and as a work of art, adding both light and style to your hallways, whimsical kids’ rooms and elsewhere.
When choosing a lighting solution, first determine what your needs are: Will you opt for a moody or a bright feel? The room that will serve as your home office will need adequate lighting — think “the brighter, the better” for this particular setting.
For the bedroom, bedside wall lamps with warm-temperature bulbs instead of bedside table lamps could be the way to go to induce a sense of calm or intimacy. Try to match the style of the wall light or sconce that you’re installing to the overall design scheme of your room. It’s never “just a light.” You should approach the lighting of a room with a mindset that is one part practical and one part aesthetics-driven.
Let 1stDibs help you set the mood with the right antique and vintage wall lights and sconces for your home. Our collection includes every kind of fixture, from sculptural works by Austrian craftsman J.T. Kalmar to chic industrial-style wall sconces, from adjustable painted aluminum wall lamps designed by Artemide to a wide variety of minimalist mid-century modern masterpieces.