Scandinavian chandelier, rises and falls, in teak and rope circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Scandinavian chandelier, rises and falls, in teak and rope circa 1960 height adjustable up to 59" (150 cm)
Rope, Teak
Scandinavian chandelier with three arms, brass & yellow glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
A compact Scandinavian chandelier produced by an unidentified Swedish manufacturer in the 1940s.
Brass
Kinkeldey Scandinavian Chandelier, Crystal & Nickel, Austria, 1960s
By Kinkeldey
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern 4 tier chandelier featuring oblong stylized cameo cystals suspended from a polished nickel frame and canopy.
Crystal, Nickel
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Chandelier by Nordiska Kompaniet
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Bochum, NRW
A distinguished mid‑century chandelier attributed to Nordiska Kompaniet, combining gilded green porcelain with warm, sculptural brass.
Brass
Scandinavian Chandelier with 5 Branches, Opaline, Wood and Brass, 1960
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scandinavian pendant light in wood and brass with 5 with opaline shades , 1960. Diameter 50 cm. Height 80 cm. Height fixture 24 cm. The light requires five single E14 screw fit ligh...
Opaline Glass, Wood
Pair of Scandinavian Chandeliers by Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1950s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of elegant brass chandeliers by Hans Bergström, with three opaline glass shades each. Sleek modernist design, warm glow when lit. Hans Bergström was the owner and creative dire...
Brass
"Patricia" chandelier by Hans Agne Jakobsson Swedish Scandinavian blue chrome
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Scandinavian chandelier by Swedish designer Hans Agne Jakobsson from the 1960s, "Patricia" model with 6 branches.
Chrome
Vintage teak chandelier with white glass shades, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century scandinavian chandelier made of teak with teardrop shaped milk glass shades.
Milk Glass, Teak
Chandelier "Patricia" by Hans Agne Jakobsson model T372 glass smoked globes
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Imposing Scandinavian chandelier by the famous Swedish designer Hans Agne Jakobsson.
Brass
$4,400 / item
3 Mid-Century 6 Textured Glass Panel Chandlier
Located in Queens, NY
3 Mid-Century (possibly Scandinavian) chandelier with 6 clear textured rectangular shaped panels with a tiered design supported in a brass frame with a round bottom finial (PRICED EACH)
Glass
Hans Bergstrom Delicate Gio Ponti Influenced Fluted Glass and Brass Chandelier
By ASEA, Hans Bergström
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Scandinavian chandelier with black striped fluted milk glass shades, brass arms and black metal accents.
Metal, Brass
1960's Mid-Century Danish Modern Slat Rosewood Chandelier
By Hans Bergström, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Maria Lindeman, Sciolari Lighting
Located in Burbank, CA
Original vintage 1950’s Mid-century Modern Scandinavian chandelier for sale. Made of solid rosewood and has a beautiful clean Scandinavian design.
Rosewood
Hans-Agne Jakobsson chandelier, Scandinavian modern, teak & glass, Sweden, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Forserum, SE
A stunning Scandinavian chandelier by Swedish designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson.
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern Chandelier in Brass and Opaline Glass
Located in Göteborg, SE
Introduce a touch of mid-century modern elegance to your space with this stunning Scandinavian chandelier. Crafted with a meticulous attention to detail, this chandelier combines the...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Chandelier by Itsu, Finland, 1950s. Paavo Tynell Style
By Paavo Tynell, Itsu
Located in Turku, Finland
Dimensions: Height: 88 cm (34.5 in) Diameter: 58.5 cm (23 in) Lighting: 5 × E26 / E27 bulb sockets A rare and elegant Scandinavian chandelier that works beautifully over a dining t...
Brass
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Erik Hoglund Attributed
By Erik Höglund
Located in Weesp, NL
Erik Hoglund Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian chandelier Chandelier holds eight glass candleholders.
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp by Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Sweden
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A round, vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish ceiling light, lamp made of a chrome, brass frame and hand blown Orrefors glass, featuring a four light socket. The Scandinavian chandelie...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Scandinavian Modern Chandelier, Finland, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern chandelier, manufactured in Finland, 1950s.
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Chandelier, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern chandelier, manufactured in Sweden, 1960s.
Metal, Brass
Scandinavian Modern Chandelier, Itsu, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern chandelier, manufactured by Itsu, 1950s.
Brass
Vintage Scandinavian Iron Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1970's Swedish iron chandelier with glass pendants and 16 lights. Measurements: Drop: 39" Diameter:36"
Iron
$19,460Sale Price|50% Off
C20th Majestic Scandinavian Crystal Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A Magnificent Empire style chandelier Eight Branch Baltic Blue Scandinavian Fully Rewired
Crystal
Scandinavian Modern Chandelier, Korumo Oy, Finland, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern chandelier, manufactured by Korumo Oy, Finland, 1950s.
Crystal, Brass
1960s Scandinavian Modern Chandelier by Bakalowits & Söhne
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic Scandinavian Modern chandelier featuring large-scale octagonal faceted crystals on a 22-karat gold washed brass frame and chain.
Crystal, Brass
Scandinavian Modern Chandelier, Idman Oy, 1940/1950s
By Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Chandelier, manufactured by Idman Oy, 1940/1950s. Brass frame, crystal details, opaline glass shades. Marked. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
Crystal, Brass
Scandinavian Modern Chandelier, Itsu Oy, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Chandelier, manufactured by Itsu Oy, Finland, 1950s. Brass frame, crystal details, opaline glass shades. Marked. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
Crystal, Brass
Scandinavian Mid-Century Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Beautiful and two-armed chandelier in brass, perforated steel and opaline glass. Most likely designed and made in Norway from 1960s second half. The lamp is fully working and in ver...
Brass, Steel
Scandinavian Modern Chandelier, Mauri Almari, Idman Oy, 1950s
By Mauri Almari, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern chandelier, designed by Mauri Almari, manufactured by Idman Oy, 1950s.
Brass
Scandinavian 6 Light Walnut and Brass Pendant/Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, TX
This pendant/Chandelier was made in Scandinavia. It's made of brass and walnut and has 6 lights. It has a plug-in cord for 220-240v.
Brass
Holger Johansson, chandelier, Scandinavian Modern / Midcentury, chrome & glass
By Westal, Holger Johansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A true Scandinavian / Midcentury Modern chandelier with its beautiful, timeless shape.
Chrome
Kinkeldey Scandinavian Modern Crystal Chandelier, Nickel Frame, 1960
By Kinkeldey
Located in New York, NY
Large scale Scandinavian Modern deep faceted rectangular crystal prism chandelier suspended on a newly polished circuliar nickel frame with polished brass finials and ceiling cap.
Crystal, Nickel
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Brass Chandelier, Made in Finland
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Turku, Finland
Elegant Scandinavian Modern chandelier designed and manufactured by Sario, Finland, circa mid-20th century.
Brass
Custom Doria Sputnik Chandelier, Brass & Glass, Scandinavian Modern
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in New York, NY
Custom made, exquisite large-scale brass Sputnik chandelier with 25 blown seed glass globes by Doria. Stem can be cut to size. Chandelier body measures 21.5 inches tall. Rewired for ...
Brass
Brass Chandelier by Paavo Tynell, Scandinavian Modern, Finland, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Amazing chandelier by Paavo Tynell, made from brass in a graceful design with ten curved arms. Beautiful stylized flowers made from wire decorate the stem and bottom. Glass shades in...
Brass
Large Scandinavian Midcentury Chandeliers in Brass and Glass
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
A set of magnificent chandeliers, possibly made by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden. These rare chandeliers come from a Swedish cinema built, circa 1950. The lamps feature eight-light s...
Brass
Scandinavian mid century chandelier, brass & opal glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
Scandinavian mid-century chandelier, produced by an unidentified Swedish manufacturer in the 1950s.
Brass
Scandinavian mid century chandelier, teak, brass & crystal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
Scandinavian mid-century chandelier, produced by an unidentified Swedish manufacturer in the 1950s.
Crystal, Brass
Scandinavian Orrefors Embassy Crystal Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund, 1960s.
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Lyfa
Located in Asaa, DK
Scandinavian Modern "Embassy" Crystal Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund, 1960s.
Crystal, Brass
Scandinavian modernist chandelier, glass & brass with five arms, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Forserum, SE
A Scandinavian Modern chandelier produced by an unidentified Swedish manufacturer in the 1960s.
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Yellow Plastic Chandelier Butterfly Lars Schiöler, Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
The chandelier works perfect in Mid Century Modern environment as well as juxtaposition in Organic Scandinavian Modern interior.
Plastic
Scandinavian Brass And Copper Chandelier By G. Holman
Located in Kangasala, FI
Scandinavian mid century modern chandelier made of brass and copper.
Brass, Copper
Scandinavian Modern Vintage White Metal Chandelier Poul Henningsen Denmark
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage white metal chandelier or pendant from aluminum in white and red by Poul Henningsen, Denmark 1958.
Aluminum
Holger Johansson, chandelier in brass and grey glass, Scandinavian Modern
By Holger Johansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful chandelier from a church (now private residence) on Gotland, Sweden, in brass with grey transparent shades.
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Brass and Glass Chandelier with Botanical Details, Finland
Located in Karis, Nyland
A refined Scandinavian Modern chandelier crafted in brass and opaline glass, Finland, circa 1950s–1960s.
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Chandelier in Style of Paavo Tynell, Finland, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern chandelier in style of Paavo Tynell, manufactured in Finland, 1950s.
Brass
Swedish modernist chandelier, brass and glass, Scandinavian Modern, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
Swedish modernist chandelier made from brass with a black wooden obelisk in the middle. Five curved arms hold cone-shaped glass shades adorned with a geometric pattern. Produced by a...
Brass
Palwa Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Scandinavian, Austria, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Hollywood Regency palwa chandelier with a 22 karat gilt brass frame and chain with faceted crystal embellishment suspended within the frame by Palwa. Rewired for use in the ...
Crystal, Brass
Swedish modernist chandelier, brass and glass, Scandinavian Modern, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
Swedish 1940s pendant lamp made from brass with three curved arms holding bell-shaped shades in opal glass with a decorative golden pattern. The small brass bowl placed on the stem r...
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Chandelier, Orrefors 1940's, Sweden
By Nils Landberg
Located in Örebro, SE
Amazing Swedish chandelier attributed to Nils Landberg for Orrefors, ca 1940's. The inner glass shade hold 3 light sockets.
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. The shades are not original for this lamp, but are from the same age. Good vintage c...
Brass
Scandinavian mid century chandelier, teak & glass, three arms, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A Scandinavian mid-century chandelier, produced by an unidentified Swedish manufacturer in the 1950s.
Brass
Scandinavian mid century chandelier, brass & glass, five arms, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
A Scandinavian mid-century chandelier, produced by an unidentified Swedish manufacturer in the 1940s.
Brass, Steel
Scandinavian mid-century chandelier, three arms, brass & glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
A Scandinavian modernist chandelier crafted from brass, featuring three curved arms with a wooden cone at the base.
Brass
Erik Höglund Iron Chandelier with Blown Glass, Scandinavian, 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in San Francisco, CA
Erik Hoglund Iron chandelier with six arms for candles. Handmade strain and glass in shades of blue and clear from Kosta Boda. Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda, Denmark, circa 1960s.
Iron
Scandinavian mid century chandelier pendant lamp, brass & glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
Scandinavian mid-century pendant lamp, produced by an unidentified Swedish manufacturer in the 1950s.
Brass
Scandinavian Midcentury Starburst Chandeliers in Brass by Böhlmarks, Sweden
By Bohlmarks
Located in Karlstad, SE
Very rare, large chandeliers made of brass with shades in opaline glass manufactured by Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden. These chandeliers came from a cinema built in the early 1950s. ...
Brass
Scandinavian Midcentury Starburst Chandeliers in Brass by Böhlmarks, Sweden
By Bohlmarks
Located in Karlstad, SE
Very rare, large chandeliers made of brass with shades in opaline glass manufactured by Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden. These chandeliers came from a cinema built in the early 1950s. ...
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.
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 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, 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. (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.)
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 natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era 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 — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.