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Midcentury Brass Scandinavian Pendant Light, Denmark, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Beautiful midcentury Scandinavian design brass pendant light. E27/E26 light bulb holder, tested
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Three Contemporary Scandinavian Design Satin Glass Brass Light Pendants, Danmark
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A set of three outstanding scandinavian design light pendants, satin glasss, brushed brass mounts
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2010s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Midcentury Scandinavian Pendant in Brass
Located in Karlstad, SE
Large pendant in brass, probably produced in Sweden during the 1960s. This lamp features one light
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Scandinavian Pendant in Brass and Glass, Swedish Modern
By Hans Bergström
Located in Karlstad, SE
Elegant pendant in brass and frosted glass in the manner of Hans Bergström, produced in Sweden
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Scandinavian Modern Brass Club Pendant Lamp, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This Scandinavian pendant light made from brass and dark grey powder coated aluminum. At first
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Tall Scandinavian Hanging Light in Grenade Glass & Brass, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Tall and spiky hanging light featuring a lightly hammered brass top and a pressed smoke glass shade
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Scandinavian Modern Ceiling Light In Brass, Böhlmarks Lampfabrik 1940's
By Harald Notini, Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Örebro, SE
Rare Scandinavian Modern ceiling light in brass, model 11773, attributed to Harald Notini
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Scandinavian Modern Brass & Honey Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small Scandinavian hanging light composed of pressed honey glass in diamond pattern glass and a top
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Brass Teak Pendant 1960s Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage pendant or chandelier from brass, teak and frosted glass 1960s, Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Scandinavian Pendant in Brass and Glass, Swedish Modern, 1940s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Add a touch of sophistication and style to your home with this elegant pendant light, produced in
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): n
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Orrefors, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
By Orrefors
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1960s Scandinavian Modern Helena Tynell Red Glass Pendant Light, Sweden
By Helena Tynell, Flygsfors
Located in Barcelona, ES
avaliable another pendant light designed by Helena Tynell in amber color. Eye-catching pair placed together
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid Century Scandinavian Teak Brass and Glass Two Light Fixture
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1960s two light hanging Scandinavian light fixture with rectangular white glass globes, teak
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Scandinavian Mid-Century Ceiling Light in Brass, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Two armed chandelier in brass with shades in opaline glass. Designed and made in Norway from circa
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Scandinavian Modern Tapio Wirkkala Triennale pendant Light White Glass 1960s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala, Idman
Located in EL Waalre, NL
. The shade is crowned with a brass plate on top. The "Triennaali" pendant was produced between 1951
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Brass Pendant Lights, OMI Denmark, 1960s
By OMI
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of pendant lights was manufactured by OMI in Denmark in the 1960s. The design is
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal

Scandinavian Modern Pendant Ceiling Light in Diamond Pattern Glass, Vitrika 60s
By Vitrika
Located in Esbjerg, DK
- diamond patterned clear glass shade. The top is made from perforated brass allowing a diim up-light
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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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, 1930s. Dimensions of
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Carl Fagerlund, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light designed by Carl Fagerlund and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Dimensions of
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s. Dimensions of canopy
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s. Dimensions of canopy
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Scandinavian Tear Drop Sky Blue Cased Glass Pendant Light Fixture
By Prescolite, Holmegaard, Fog & Mørup, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Garnerville, NY
Sky blue and white cased glass hanging light fixture with wood finial. The bulb socket bares the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Wood

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white floral printed glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pendantlamp Doo-Wop Light Brass by Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian pendant lamp Doo-Wop light brass by Louis Poulsen. Edition from
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of canopy
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of canopy
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, green-painted metal and opaline glass pendant designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and frosted glass pendant designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Scandinavian Modern Set of 6 Pendant Perforated Brass Lamps, 1960's
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Brussels, BE
-1950s.Wishing to defuse the bright light, he fashioned a pendant out of pine wood chips, which admirers were
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Set of Three Scandinavian Hammered Brass Light Fixtures, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A set of three mid- century Scandinavian hammered brass light fixtures ( chandelier and a pair of
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Pendant light, Embroidery Fabric, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige embroidery fabric and brass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Overall
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Paper, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, brown paper and glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s. Dimensions of
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, glass and cream-lacquered pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Borens Boras Large Pendant Light in Brass Sweden, 1960
By Boréns Borås
Located in Paris, FR
Borens Boras large pendant light in brass Sweden, 1960 Original label marqued Borens Boras Good
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Scandinavian Pendant in Brass and Glass by Böhlmarks, Swedish Modern Era, 1940s
By Bohlmarks
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare and elegant pendant in brass and blasted glass produced by Böhlmarks, Sweden. The lamp
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Scandinavian Modern Simon Henningsen Vintage Casablanca Pendant Brass White Red
By Lyfa, Simon Poul Henningsen
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Scandinavian Modern Simon Henningsen Vintage Casablanca Pendant Brass White Red A polished and
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Perforated Aluminum, Brass and Lucite Pendant
Located in New York, NY
fitted at the bottom of the fixture secured with a sculptural circular finial. The pendant attaches to
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

White Scandinavian Modern Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large gourd shaped hanging light composed of fluted or reeded matte opaline glass with brass mount
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 3 Pendant Ceiling Light, Brass, Sweden 1960s.
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Berlin, DE
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 3 light pendant ceiling light in perforated brass, with it´s original large
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Modern Brass Pendant Light by Fagerhults Belysning, Sweden, 1960s
By Fagerhult
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking brass pendant light was produced by AB Fagerhults Belysning in Sweden in the early
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Danish Modern Brass "P 295" Pendant Light by Fritz Schlegel
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Brass Danish "P 295" adjustable pendant light by Fritz Schlegel, circa 1967. This stunning ceiling
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Scandinavian Ceiling Light in Brass by Svend Aage Holm Soresen, 1970s
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling lamp in patinated brass. Designed and made Denmark by Sven Aage Holm Sørensen
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Scandinavian Amber colored glass dome pendant 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Decorative glass dome ceiling and window pendant from Scandinavia 1970s. Classic lamp with lovely
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Brass Ceiling Light, Anonymous, Sweden, 1950s, Four Suspended Pendants, Nordic
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling light, anonymous, Sweden, 1950s Brass.  
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Geometric Brass and Clear Glass Pendant Light by Limburg, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
A minimalist light fixture by Limburg Glashutte, 1970. Clean lined and timeless design. Heavy
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Vintage 1970s German Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Set of 3 Scandinavian Organic Modern Brass Pendants by Borens, Sweden, 1960
By Boréns Borås
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant, Timeless and Rare Set of 3 Scandinavian Mid-Century, Organic Modern Pendants in solid
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Danish Modernist Blown Diablo Glass Pendant Light with Brass Disc
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small Diablo - hour glass shaped opaline and red striped matte glass hanging lamp with center brass
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Scandinavian Midcentury Pendant by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Karlskrona Lampfabrik
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare midcentury pendant in brass, wood and frosted opaline glass designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Scandinavian Midcentury Ceiling Light, Norway, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Large modernist ceiling light in brass with shades in opaline glass. Designed and made in Norway
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Brass Opaline Glass Pendant Light Bent Karlby for Fog & Mørup
By Bent Karlby, Fog & Mørup
Located in Vienna, AT
Opaline glass shade with brass element, fitted with one E27 socket. Designed by Bent Karlby and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Scandinavian Suspension Light, 1960s, Red, Yellow and White
By Stilnovo, Holm Sørensen
Located in Vienna, AT
Minimalist Scandinavian suspension chandelier with colored acrylic shades. The hardware is made of
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Vintage Scandinavian Ceiling Light, Alf Svensson, Sweden, 1950s
By Alf Svensson, Bergboms
Located in Stockholm, SE
. Brass ceiling cup, metal shades lacquered red, grey and black. Shades perforated with small holes.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Glass-Brass Pendant Three-Light Cylinder White Stripe Shades, Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Antwerp, BE
A large 1950s glass pendant from Finland in good condition. The lamp has a white round stripe
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Kai Ruokonen Three Arm Pendant Light in Brass, Lynx, Finland, Early 1970s
By Lynx Edition, Kari Ruokonen
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare three arm pendant light was designed by Kai (Kari) Ruokonen in the early
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Ceiling pendant light in brass, glass by Harald Notini, Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s
By Harald Notini, Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Hägersten, SE
Ceiling pendant light designed by Harald Notini. Produced in Stockholm, Sweden by Arvid Böhlmarks
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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Scandinavian Brass Pendant Light For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Scandinavian brass pendant light you’re looking for. Each Scandinavian brass pendant light for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. Find 133 options for an antique or vintage Scandinavian brass pendant light now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Scandinavian brass pendant light, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Scandinavian brass pendant light, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one Scandinavian brass pendant light that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paavo Tynell, Hans-Agne Jakobsson and AB Markaryd produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Scandinavian Brass Pendant Light?

The average selling price for a Scandinavian brass pendant light at 1stDibs is $1,760, while they’re typically $362 on the low end and $16,581 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at Scandinavian Modern Furniture

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

  • 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

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. 

Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.

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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.