Adjustable Brass wall lamp no. 191 by E. Hansson & Co, Sweden Swedish modern
By Hansson & Co
Located in Hägersten, SE
Wall lamp model no 191 by E. Hansson & Co. Produced in Malmö, Sweden during the 1950s.
Brass
E. Hansson, Table Lamp, Brass, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, stained oak and white fabric table lamp produced by E. Hansson, Malmö, Sweden, c. 1940s. The brass base and socket presents with heavy oxidation.
Brass
Table Lamp in Brass and Snakeskin Produced by AB E. Hansson & Co in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp. Produced by AB E. Hansson & Co in Malmö, Sweden.
Brass
E. Hansson & Co, Malmö, mid century table lamp 568, brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
A rare modernist table lamp, model 568, produced by the Swedish manufacturer E. Hansson & Co. in Malmö during the 1940s. The lamp features a beautifully perforated, disc-shaped brass...
Brass
AB E. Hansson & Co. Brass Table Lamp with Adjustable Shade, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This stylish table lamp is a delightfully distinctive model, with unique details and material choices. Produced by AB E. Hansson & Co in Malmö, Sweden during the heyday of the mi...
Brass
A 1950s Swedish Modern Table Lamp by E. Hanson & Co
Located in Petworth, GB
A 1950s Swedish Modern table lamp by E. Hansson & Co, Malmö, model no. 568. Brass with an embossed leather column and original brass shade with perforated acrylic diffuser.
Brass
Rare Desk / Table Lamp in Brass and Leather, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Desk / Table Lamp in Brass and Leather, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Brass, leather Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by AB E. Hansson & Co in Malmö, Sweden...
Brass
E. Hansson & Co. Pair of Swedish Copper Wall Lights
By Hansson & Co
Located in Waalwijk, NL
E. Hansson & Co., Sweden 1960s. This large set of wall lights is designed by AB E.
Copper
Brass Desk Lamp by E. Hansson & Co. Sweden, 1950s
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Very elegant desk or table lamp from E. Hansson & Co, made from brass. Shade with a perforated pattern that looks beautiful in the dark, snakeskin upholstered handle.
Brass
Scandinavian Desk Lamp in Brass by Ab E. Hansson & Co, 1940s
By Hansson & Co
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful desk lamp by Swedish manufacturer AB E. Hansson & Co., circa 1940. The shade is made of brass with perforations around the edge, giving a beautiful light.
Brass
E Hansson & Co, Table Lamp, Brass, Leather, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and impressed leather table lamp designed and produced by E Hansson & Co, Malmö, Sweden, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 18” H x 6.05” W x 14.1” D Bulb Speci...
Brass
Table Lamp in Brass Produced by AB E. Hansson & Co in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare desk or table lamp in brass and snake imitation. Produced by AB E. Hansson & Co in Malmö, Sweden.
Brass
Sold
H 17.52 in Dm 13.59 in
Swedish modern "snake skin" leather and brass Table lamp by E. Hansson & Co
Located in Hägersten, SE
Table lamp produced in Sweden by AB E. Hansson & Co. Made from brass with original snake skinn embossed leather.
Brass
Large Set of Wall Lamps in Copper by AB E. Hansson & Co in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 13 wall lamps produced by AB E. Hansson & Co in Sweden.
Copper
Sold
H 51.19 in Dm 21.66 in
Pair of Height Adjustable Ceiling Lamps in Brass by AB E. Hansson & Co in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of height adjustable ceiling lamp in brass. Produced by AB E. Hansson & Co in Malmö, Sweden.
Brass
Midcentury Desk Lamp in Brass with Snakeskin Imitation
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare midcentury desk lamp in brass with snakeskin imitation. Produced by AB E. Hansson & Co in Malmö, Sweden.
Brass
Scandinavian Desk Lamps in Brass by AB E. Hansson & Co, 1940s
By Hansson & Co
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful desk lamps by Swedish manufacturer AB E. Hansson & Co., circa 1940. The shade is made of brass with a perforated edge, giving a beautiful light.
Brass
Table Lamp Produced by AB E. Hansson & Co in Malmö, Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare desk lamp / table lamp by unknown designer. Produced by AB E. Hansson & Co in Malmö, Sweden.
Brass
Sold
H 15.75 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
AB. E. Hansson Height Adjustable Three Arm Pendant Light in Brass, Sweden, 1950s
By Hansson & Co
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking three arm pendant light was manufactured by the company AB. E. Hansson in Mälmo, Sweden in the early 1950s.
Brass
Sold
H 22 in Dm 10.5 in
Swedish 1940/50s Brass and Silk pendant by E. Hansson & Co., Malmö, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Swedish 1940/50s Brass and Silk pendant by E. Hansson & Co., Malmö, Sweden. One light source with a decorative brass lamp base and arm decorated with organic details.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp by Hansson & Co Sweden, 1960
By Hansson & Co
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Table lamp with adjustable lamp shade by AB E. Hansson & CO., Sweden, 1960s. Brass, plastic and imitation galuchat Measures: Height 45 cm, diameter 35 cm.
Brass
Swedish Modern Table Lamp
Located in Karlstad, SE
Swedish modern table lamp by AB E.Hansson, Sweden. This lamp consist of a brass base and rod with wooden details and a pleated fabric shade Condition: Very good condition.
Brass
Swedish Modern Brass Table Lamp, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant modernist brass table lamp, with a round base and decorative line decoration, stem with a cool loop-shaped end.
Pewter
Danish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass table lamp designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. In vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Light surface scratches t...
Brass
Danish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass table lamp designed and produced in Denmark, 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 19” H x 6.25” W x 12” D Dimensions variable based on position of light. Bulb Spe...
Brass
Brass Desk Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A table lamp of patinated brass, with adjustable and curved neck. Swiveling top and bottom, adjustable in both height and angle. Switch located on the base.
Brass
Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and brown-lacquered metal wall light produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with age and use. Variable position; measured as ...
Metal, Brass
$4,665
H 16.54 in Dm 12.01 in
Swedish Modern "Model 5014" Brass Table Lamp by Einar Bäckström, Sweden 1940s
By Einar Backstrom
Located in Utrecht, NL
This stylish table lamp is a delightfully distinctive model, with immediately recognizable details and material choices. According to the Museum of Malmö, Einar Bäckström founded his...
Brass
$917Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.85 in W 9.45 in D 11.03 in
Scandinavian mid-century modern solid brass wall sconce
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Illuminate your space with the timeless elegance of our Scandinavian mid-century modern solid brass wall sconce. This meticulously crafted piece embodies the essence of Scandinavian ...
Brass
$5,035
H 11.03 in W 9.65 in D 43.31 in
Flexible Wall Lamp in Brass with Fabric Shade, Denmark Mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Functional lighting became increasingly popular during the mid-twentieth century, reflecting a growing emphasis on pieces that could adapt to everyday life. Rather than fixing the li...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10"H x 7.75"W x 29.5"D Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard) Bulbs are ...
Brass
$4,981
H 18.9 in Dm 14.57 in
Functionalist Brass Table Lamp by Harald Notini, Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1930s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Harald Notini
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Table lamp from Böhlmarks in a pure functionalist design. Made from brass with a dark green lacquered shade, crowned with a decorative top with line decoration in relief. Model #150...
Metal, Brass
60s Swedish wall light in brass and lacquered metal
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Swedish wall lamp from the 60s. Lampshade in perforated lacquered metal (original paint), arm in solid brass with a patina finish. The shade can be rotated up and down. Beautiful vin...
Metal, Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 15” H x 4.25” diameter Backplate Dimensions (inches): 3.5" H x 3....
Brass
Karl Borén, 1940, Boréns, Swedish Modern Brass Table Lamp
Located in Hammarö, SE
This elegant table lamp is a refined example of Swedish Modern lighting, designed by Karl Borén for Boréns during the 1940s. Boréns was among the notable Swedish lighting producers ...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and light-grey-lacquered metal wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Patina on brass and minor scratches on shade consistent with age and use. Variable posi...
Metal, Brass
American Designer, Table Lamp, Oak, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and oak table lamp designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.0"H x 5.2"D Dimen...
Brass
$3,400
H 13.75 in W 5.12 in D 21.62 in
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Lacquered Metal, Sweden, C. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and green-lacquered metal wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Brass neck and metal shade present with moderate oxidation as illustrated Wear consistent wi...
Metal, Brass
$15,459 / set
H 59.85 in W 17.72 in D 8.27 in
Swedish Grace floor lamps from Bjerkås Armatur, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful Swedish Grace floor lamps from Bjerkås Armatur, made from oxidized copper green lacquered metal. Decorated with leaves and flowers. Married couple, slight variation in height.
Metal
$2,800 / item
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 13.39 in
Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Black Leather 21st Century Modern
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Steel
LU Louis SM Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
The handsome LU Louis SM Sconce is a smaller version of our LU Louis Sconce, an all brass wall sconce in lightly patinated brass with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. M...
Brass
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
Very Large Massimo Vignelli for Venini 'Cipolla' Onion Glass Pendant
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pendant was designed by Italian designer and architect Massimo Vignelli. Inspired by an onion, this model is called the Cipolla, and was created in two sizes. At 18", this is th...
Metal, Brass
Itsu, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Finland, 1960s
By Itsu
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric pendant light produced by Itsu, Finland, c. 1960s. Small staining on fabric. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.5"H x 27.75"...
Brass
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-launch the Clam Chair - one of the most cheris...
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
$1,500 / item
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
Contemporary Ceramic Mirror 'Elo' by Pani Jurek, 60-90 Green
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
ELO Mirror Signed by Pani Jurek Dimensions: H90 x60 x 4 cm Hand glazed ceramic Color shown on main image: Green _________________________________ Pani Jurek is a Polish design stu...
Ceramic, Mirror
Very Rare Bar Cabinet by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s/40s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An very rare bar cabinet attributed to Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s/40s. Structurally sound and ready to use. Some marks to the top surface and inside shelves. Fast shipping worldw...
Wood
$108,933
H 29.14 in W 66.93 in D 21.66 in
Utö Library Table by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Rare and authentic Utö library table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth, manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932. Wear consistent with age and use, including surface scratches, m...
Pine
1960s Wall shelf, Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler
By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic shelving system from the 1960s. The high-quality containers and shelves are veneered in teak. The system consists of six shelves, a writing surface, one container with two do...
Aluminum
Large Italian Wardrobe in Teak with Brass Details
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wardrobe, teak, maple, brass, Italy, 1950s This exquisite large Italian wardrobe from the 1950s is a striking example of mid-century design. This piece is crafted in rich teak wood ...
Brass
$2,650 / item
H 31 in W 60 in D 14.5 in
Marchand Scalloped Front Entry Console (Walnut) by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
Hand-finished in warm oak or rich walnut, the Marchand Console Table carries the precision of 1930s French ateliers. Subtle scalloped edges along the elongated top add soft shadow an...
Oak
$12,700
H 32.68 in W 118.12 in D 49.22 in
Mid-Century Grand Italian Curved Sofa in Sky Blue Upholstery and Wood 300cm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large curved sofa, fabric, wood, Italy, 1950s A generously sized curved sofa rooted in the Italian mid-century design of the 1950s. Upholstered in a soft, slightly muted blue fabric...
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...
Gold Leaf
$150,000 / set
H 67 in Dm 40 in
Pair Louis XV Style 16-Light Bronze & Cut-Glass Chandeliers, Manner of Baccarat
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large pair of Louis XV style gilt bronze and cut-glass sixteen-light chandeliers. The solid bronze frames surmounted with pendants, molded towers, fleur de lis and a central suppor...
Crystal, Bronze
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.
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.