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
- Scandinavian design and Nordic design originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus; 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
A Pair of Paavo Tynell Starry Sky Ceiling Lamps 9068, In Yellow & White, Idman
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
The Starry Sky is one of the most iconic designs of Paavo Tynell's lamps. It was made by both Taito and Idman in many different sizes. The way the light filters through the grill and...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Søholm Tall Blue Stoneware Lamp - Two Items
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large classic Danish Mid-Century Modern handmade stoneware floor or table lamp by Danish designer Einar Johansen for Soholm Pottery. Two items available. Beautiful shiny glaze with d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Flush Mount Model 20399, Idman Oy, 1950s
By Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Flush mount model 20399, manufactured by Idman Oy, 1950s. Reupholstered fabric shade, brass details. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
Idman Oy is ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Early Le Klint Table + Wall Lamp 306 by Kaare Klint, Brass + Paper Shade 1940s
By Le Klint, Kaare Klint
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare original version !
Here is one of the legendary Danish Le Klint Table Lamps model 306 by Professor and Architect Kaare Klint
It is made of brass and comes with a vintage origina...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Josef Frank, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and floral printed fabric floor lamp designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 60.0"H x 22....
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Oak, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable oak, metal and beige fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 59.0"H x 33.0"W x 14.75"D
Bulb Specification...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Elhå Belysning, Pendant Light, Metal, Parchment Paper, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-lacquered metal and brown parchment paper "Liberty" pendant light attributed Elhå Belysning, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 37.625"H x 15.0"W x 15.0"D
Stem ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 14.5"H x 21.0"W x 21.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 8.5"
Chain/rod can be...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Lamp Gustaf Table Lamps, Pine, Fabric, Sweden
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage art deco style table lamps manufactured by Lamp Gustaf AB in Sweden in the 1980s.
Solid circular matte brown treated pine wood base with black lacquered metal swan neck. Orig...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Flush Mount, Glass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige opaline glass and metal flush mount with printed floral motifs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 4.0"H x 9.75"W x 9.75"D
All items shi...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Set of Swedish Pine Wood Sconces by Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Swedish Modern Pine Wood Sconces made by Solbackens Svarveri in the 1970s. A Scandinavian touch for a beautiful home.
* Pair (2) of pine wood night lamps / sconces with beige...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Pine
Börne Augustsson, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow blown glass and brass table lamp designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.0"H x 5.0"W x 5.0"D
Dimensio...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Ture Berglund Green Glass Table Lamp, Skansens Glasbruk Stockholm, Sweden, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Ture Berglund in the 1940s and produced by Skansens Glasbruk in Stockholm, Sweden.
The design features a baluster-shaped base in mouth-blown gre...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Blown Glass
Large Sisal and Teak Pendant Lamp by Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and very large pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design was very unusual.
The shape and the materials create a warm and very pleasant light.
Condition:
Very ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Raffia, Plastic, Teak
Sisal and Walnut Pendant Lamp by Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design is very unusual.
The shape and materials create a warm and very pleasant light.
Condition:
Very good vinta...
Category
1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Raffia, Plastic, Walnut
Scandinavian mid century wall lamp with star constellations, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A Swedish mid-century wall lamp featuring a solid teak and oak arm supporting a cone-shaped metal shade. The shade is decorated with intricate perforations depicting star constellati...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Mid century hand grenade pendant lamp, solid brass, Scandinavian Design, 1950s
By ASEA, Alvar Aalto
Located in Forserum, SE
A mid century pendant lamp in the manner of Alvar Aalto, shaped like a hand grenade. Crafted from solid brass with a wonderful age-related patina. The fixture is constructed from an ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Solbackens Svarveri Dark Stained Wall Lights, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of lacquered pine wood wall lights produced by Solbackens Svarveri in Sweden in the 1970s. Warm dark brown wooden lamps with original sand beige colored textile tapered drum sha...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Textile, Pine
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Oak, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak, brass and off-white fabric floor lamp or lamp table designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 58.25“ H x 19.75” W x 29” D
Dimension...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Gunnar Nylund, c. 1940's chamotte table lamp with green glaze, Rörstrand, Sweden
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Illuminate your space with timeless elegance through this exquisite Gunnar Nylund chamotte table lamp from the 1940s, crafted by Rörstrand in Sweden. Expertly embodying Scandinavian ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Einar Johansen Table Lamps in Glazed Stoneware, Søholm, Denmark, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking pair of generously sized table lamps was designed by Einar Johansen and produced by Søholm Stentøj in Denmark during the 1960s. Each lamp is stamped with the manufactur...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Stoneware, Fabric
Solbackens Svarveri Dark Stained Wall Lights, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of lacquered pine wood wall lights produced by Solbackens Svarveri in Sweden in the 1970s. Warm dark brown wooden lamps with original sand beige colored textile tapered drum sha...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Textile, Pine
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, c. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable black-painted iron, brass and fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Sold with Lampshade.
Dimensions stated are of Wall Light with Shade.
Dimen...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Verdigris Patinated 'Mini-Tratten' Outdoor Pendant
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Verdigris Patinated 'Mini-Tratten' Outdoor Pendant
An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design from Jakobsson, E...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Birch, Nickel, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A nickel-plated metal, birch and off-white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 66.25” H x 20“ W x 27“ D
Bulb Specif...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Konsthantverk Stoby Oxide D30 Opal Glass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Stoby designed by Konsthantverk and manufactured by themselves.
A true Art Nouveau classic in white matte opal glass and oxidized brass.
Comes in a number of diff...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Pine Wood Sonce by Markslöjd, Sweden, 1980s
By Markslöjd
Located in Værløse, DK
Swedish Modern Pine Wood Sconce made by Markslöjd. circa 1980 A fine piece for at beautiful place.
* Pine wood sconce with a white fabric shade.
* Manufacturer: Markslöjd, Sweden
* ...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Wood, Pine
1930s Poul Henningsen Five-arm "Bombardment" Chandelier
Located in London, GB
1930s Poul Henningsen Five-arm "Bombardment" Chandelier made by Louis Poulsen in the 1930s. Five-arm Bombardment chandelier with frame of patinated metal, canopy, base and socket hou...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Set of Dark Stained Pine Wood Wall Lamps by Aneta, Sweden, 1970s
By Aneta
Located in Værløse, DK
A set Dark Stained Swedish Modern Pine wood Wall lamps made by Aneta in the 1970s. A fine Scandinavian duo.
* A pair (2) of wall lamps in dark stained pine wood with white round gl...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Wood, Pine
Set of Two Ceramic Pendants by Bodil Marie Nielsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of two ceramic pendants by Bodil Marie Nielsen, Denmark 1950s. This sculptural cylindrical pendant has perforations and intricately sculpted ridges. A pair is available. Signed...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Scandinavian five arm chandelier, brass and glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Forserum, SE
A beautiful vintage chandelier crafted from brass, featuring five curved arms that hold bell-shaped glass shades. The arms are anchored by a decorative solid brass crown, with each a...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1970s Axella Danish brutalist ceramic stoneware pendant
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
1960s Axella Danish brutalist ceramic stoneware pendant
Mid-century Scandinavian striking Danish ceramic stoneware pendant by Axella from the 1960s. Em...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Stoneware
Dark Stained Wall Lamp by Aneta, Sweden, 1970s
By Aneta
Located in Værløse, DK
Dark Stained Pine wood Wall Lamp with the Original Shade made by Aneta in the 1970s.
* Wall lamp in dark stained pine wood with a beige fabric shade.
* Manufacturer: Aneta, Sweden...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Pine, Wood
Ceiling Lamp Bubblan by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Midcentury hanging glass ceiling lamp Bubblan " the Bubble" by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glass 1965, Sweden 1950s. Model RD 2177/117. Round shaped design lamp with a calming light ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 62.0"H x 22.0"W x 22.0"D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Stand...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Fog & Mørup, Scandinavian mid-century modernist table lamp, brass, Denmark 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
A rare Scandinavian mid-century modernist desk lamp model E6493, produced in Denmark by the renowned manufacturer Fog & Mørup in the 1940s. The model is attributed to Danish architec...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
Swedish Designer, Flush Mount, Glass, Chrome, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige opaline glass and chrome flush mount designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.25"H x 7.25"W x 7.25"D
All items ship from High Point, North ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Ture Berglund, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass and brass table lamp, designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansen glas, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.4"H x 5.5"W x 5.5"D
Dimensions of Shade (inch...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Rattan, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.0"H x 20.0"W x 20.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 21.0"
Dimensions of Canopy: 2...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Brass Wall or Table Lamps
Located in München, DE
Charming brass table lamps from the 1950s.
Particularly beautiful design and an enrichment for every home.
Can also be used flexibly as wall lamps, for example in the bedroom.
A wond...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Poul Henningsen PH Septima Glass Pendant
Located in Dronten, NL
The PH Septima is regarded as one of Poul Henningsen’s most refined pendants. When exhibited for the first time as a prototype at the Danish Museum of Decorative Art (now Designmuseu...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pine Wood Chandelier by Jan Wickelgren for Aneta, Sweden, 1970s
By Aneta
Located in Værløse, DK
Light White Stained Pine Wood Chandelier with Original Shades designed by Jan Wickelgren for Aneta in the 1970s. A cosy piece of lightning for an exquisite home.
* Light-white st...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Pine, Wood
A pair of ceiling lamp by Paavo Tynell model K2-20
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of ceiling lamps model "K2-20", designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy, Finland, circa 1950th. Custom version with brass stem and wire decor. Perforated polished brass and fros...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of Swedish Pine Wood Wall Lamps by Aneta, Sweden, 1970s
By Aneta
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Swedish Modern Pine wood Wall lamps made by Aneta in the 1970s. A fine Scandinavian duo.
* A pair (2) of wall lamps in Pine wood with white round glass shades
* Manufacturer...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Wood, Pine
"Fringe" Ceiling Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobson, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Fringe” ceiling lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, made from brass with drapes white textile chords suspended in layers from shade. Perfect boudoir lighting.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Original Danish Caprani Floor Lamp, 1970s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Original Caprani no. 820 floor lamp by Mads Caprani in the 1970s. It is in excellent condition with the original shade and barely any marks. Absolutely best kept we have ever seen. ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Rustic pinewood pendant lamp with brass fittings, Swedish Modern, 1970s
Located in Forserum, SE
Swedish 1970s rustic pendant lamp made from solid pinewood with brass fittings. Thin glass fiber sheets act as reflectors, giving a soft and pleasant light without glare. Complete wi...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Josef Frank Style Textile Pendant, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian modern vintage pendant with cream white draped textile shade with decorative braided edge. Slender lacquered bent pine wood mount and top. Manufactured by Markslöjd in t...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1980s Swedish Braided Bamboo Wall Sconce
By IKEA
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Round hand-braided Nordic modern bamboo wall light manufactured by IKEA in the 1980s. White lacquered metal mount and original wiring with switch and plug-in. Label on mount. Great v...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.25"H x 6.25"W x 4.25"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 10.0"H x 5.75"...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Verdigris Patinated 'Tratten' Outdoor Pendant
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Darkly Patinated 'Tratten' Outdoor Pendant.
An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design from Jakobsson, executed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.5"H x 10.0"W x 10.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 5.0"
Dimensions of Ca...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.75"H x 19.0"W x 19.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 1.0"
Dimensions of C...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pendant, Itsu Oy, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pendant, manufactured by Itsu Oy, 1950s. Brass frame with opaline glass shades. Marked. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and etched beige glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.5” H x 7” W x 4.8“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 6...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and wood table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.1” H x 4” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3.5” Top Diameter x 8” Bottom...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of wall lamps by Yki Nummi. Produced in Finland by Orno, 1950-60s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of wall lamps designed by Yki Nummi. Produced in Finland by Orno during the 1950-60s. Made from red and white acrylic with teak back and brass details. Very good vintage conditi...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Sisal and Teak Pendant Lamp by Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and very rare pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design is very unusual.
The shape and materials create a warm and very pleasant light.
Especially beautiful tea...
Category
1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Teak, Raffia, Plastic
Metal Moon Pendant Lamp
Located in München, DE
Extraordinarily beautiful moon pendant lamp from the 1960s.
Special design with the slats in different green tones.
Rare design object in excellent c...
Category
1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Ceiling Lamp, Brass and Blown Glass. Made in Finland
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Turku, FI
Beautiful Ceiling lamp, manufactured by Hyval, was designed in the 1970s. The brass-framed ceiling lamp consists of five branches, each covered with a surface-decorated glass sphere....
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish designer fabric and brass ceiling lamp, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful ceiling light by unknown Swedish designer during the first half of the 20th century.
Elegant design in brass and fabric. Two light sources.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Flush Mount, Finland, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Flush mount, manufactured in Finland, 1950s. Reupholstered with model "Manor" quality fabric by Lauritzon. Brass details. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Itsu Flush Mount, 1940s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Itsu flush mount, 1940s. Plastic and brass. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Classic Scandinavian Modern style.
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare and Large Silk Flush Mount, Itsu Oy, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare large flush mount, manufactured by Itsu Oy, 1950s. Silk shade with brass details. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Spectacular Scandinavian Mode...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1930s Finnish Brass Plug-In Wall Lights Attributed to Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1930s Finnish Brass Plug-In Wall Lights Attributed to Paavo Tynell.
A highly refined pair of adjustable rectangular wall lamps executed in attractively patinated brass with ...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Fabric, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A floral printed off-white fabric and metal wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 16” H x 5” W x 4.25” D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches)...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Pale Blush
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Pale Blush
Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic 'PH 5' pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the 'PH 5' remains t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Danish Palshus Large Table Lamp With Brown Glaze and New Shade 1960s Mid Century
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large mid-century conical shaped table lamp made by Danish Palshus Ceramic.
The lamp was designed by Per Lindemann-Schmidt and made in the 1960s.
It is made with chamotte clay which ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Stoneware, Fabric
Vintage Midcentury "Camel" Floor Lamp by Josef Frank, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant “Camel” floor lamp by Josef Frank, made from brass. Curved neck, extendable height. Wide, plisséd shade.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Birgitta Sorbon Malmsten pendant lamp Kjolen, parchment & oak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A beautiful Swedish Arts and Crafts pendant lamp, Kjolen (The Skirt), designed and handcrafted in the 1950s by Birgitta Sorbon Malmsten, d...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Oak, Parchment Paper
Scandinavian glass pendant lamp Löken, Helge Zimdal, Falkenberg, Sweden 1960s
Located in Forserum, SE
Pendant lamp Löken, Swedish for “The Onion”, designed by Swedish architect Helge Zimdal for the manufacturer Falkenbergs Belysning in the 1960s. In contrast to the common brass versi...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Sisal Pendant Lamp from Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design is very unusual.
The shape and materials create a warm and very pleasant light.
Condition:
Very good vintage conditi...
Category
1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Raffia, Plastic, Beech
Art Deco Louis Poulsen "A-lamp" Wall Sconces Patinated Brass, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Odense, DK
Very rare Scandinavian Modern wall sconces model "A-lamp" in solid brass. Manufactured by Louis Poulsen, Denmark in the 1930s. In the style of Poul Henningsen whose famous PH-lamps w...
Category
1930s Danish 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.