EOS, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By EOS
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and fabric wall light designed and produced by EOS, Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.75” H x 9.75” W x 25.5“D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches)...
Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall light designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.15" H x 3.5" W x 7.25" D Backplate Dimensions (inches): 3.56" H x 3.56" W x .75" D Bulb ...
Brass
$2,200 / set
Örsjö, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair brass and glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.75” H x 4.375” W x 4.25“D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 8.125” H ...
Brass
Einar Bäckström, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Einar Backstrom
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of organic two-armed brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced by Einar Bäckström, Malmö, Sweden, 1940s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consisten...
Brass
$1,592Sale Price / item|35% Off
Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627 'Rulle' Raw Brass Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627 'Rulle' raw brass outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in raw unlacque...
Brass
Harald Notini, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Harald Notini
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed by Harald Notini and produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, 1940s. In very good vintage condition, with light w...
Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass sconce designed and produced in Denmark, 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.0"H x 5.34"W x 8.75"D Backplate Dimensions (inc...
Brass
Bertil Brisborg, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
By Bertil Brisborg, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and beige-lacquered metal wall light, model 31586, designed by Bertil Brisborg and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, c. 1940s. Dramatic patina consistent w...
Metal, Brass
$1,392 / item
Set of Five Wall Lamps in Brass
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of five wall lamps in brass probably produced in Sweden.
Brass
Itsu, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
By Itsu
Located in High Point, NC
A three-armed brass and opaline glass wall light designed and produced by Itsu, Finland, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.75” H x 12.50” W x 6” D Back Plate Dimensions (inche...
Brass
Nordiska Kompaniet, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, 1940s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige-lacquered metal wall light produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 20” H x 4.25” W x 12.5” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 2”...
Metal, Brass
ASEA, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass wall light designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 11” H x 5.6” W x 8” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 2.75” H x 2.6” ...
Brass
Jørn Utzon Teak and Brass Wall Lamp 1960s
By Jørn Utzon
Located in Handewitt, DE
Jorn Utzon for Nordisk Solar Infinitely swiveling wall lamp with a brass and white shade, a teak and brass swivel arm suspension.1960s - W. largest 60 cm / shortest 46 cm Lampshade: ...
Brass
Pair of Scandinavian Wall Lights by Jonas Hidle, Norway, 1970s
By Høvik Verk, Jonas Hidle
Located in Oslo, NO
Marvelous and minimalist wall lamps in brass. Designed by Jonas Hidle and made in Norway by Høvik Lys AS from around 1970 second half. Both lamps are fully working and in good vintag...
Brass
Carl-Axel Acking Wall Light in Perforated Brass
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl-Axel Acking for Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik, wall light variation on model ‘5019’, brass, perforated brass, Sweden, 1939 In 1939, the young architect and designer Ca...
Brass
Palwa Gilt Brass and Crystal Sconces, Asymmetric Design, 1970s Austria
By Palwa
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 22 karat gilt brass and crystal sconces by Palwa. The intricate framework houses faceted crystals and are asymmetric in shape. Each sconce has two-light sources, 25W max each...
Crystal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and gilded opaline glass wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dramatic patina on brass consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11.25"H x ...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dramatic patina on brass. Wear consistent with vintage age and use. Replaced lamps...
Brass
Two-Light Wall Sconce in the Style of Paavo Tynell, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A brass and and Glass two-light wall sconce in the style of Paavo Tynell, Finland, 1950s.
Brass
Sconce Wall Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson Model V-222
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with amber-colored glasses. Made in Sweden in 1960s. Only one available.
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Pastel Yellow Wall Light by E.S. Horn, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Fully adjustable wall lamp made from Aluminium applied with a 1950s characteristic pastel yellow leather-like texture paint (all original). The flexible goose-neck is made from brass...
Aluminum, Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan wall light designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.5"H x 6.12"W x 13.25"D Backplate Dimension...
Brass
Pair of Directional Bumling Wall Sconces by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan
By Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
A refined pair of Swedish wall sconces from the celebrated Bumling series designed by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan.
Brass
Einar Bäckström, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Einar Backstrom
Located in High Point, NC
A two-armed brass and white fabric wall light produced by Einar Bäckström, Malmö, Sweden, 1940s. Minor light stains to shades. Moderate patin to brass. Wear consistent with vintage...
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
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Glass, Brass, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and frosted glass wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Patina brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 6.2"H x 6.2"W x 2.15"D...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.75” H x 7” W x 23.5” D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 2.875” H x 1” W x .37...
Brass
Carl Fagerlund, Wall Lights, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and glass wall lights designed by Carl Fagerlund and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1950s., Moderate patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Di...
Brass
Carl Fagerlund, Wall Lights, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and glass wall lights designed by Carl Fagerlund and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1950s., One has minor chip near top edge of glass. Moderate patina on brass. We...
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.375” H x 5” W x 5“D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches):...
Brass
Astra, Rare Norwegian Five-Light Brass Wall Lamp, 1940s
By ASTRA
Located in Hammarö, SE
A rare and highly decorative Norwegian wall lamp produced by Astra, Norway, during the 1940s. The lamp features a sculptural brass frame with an organic, branch-like silhouette, givi...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige fabric string wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 15.5"H x 13.5"W x 7.5"D Back P...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Sockets replaced. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.74"H x 5.15"W x 8.0"D Back Plate Dimension...
Brass
Fog & Mørup, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass wall light, designed and produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.5"...
Brass
Fog & Mørup, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina with tarnish spot on one arm. Backplate cut on top edge. Wear is consistent with vint...
Brass
Einar Bäckström, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic two-armed brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced by Einar Bäckström, Malmö, Sweden, 1940s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches)...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan wall light designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s Takes one lightbulb on E26 socket. No stated max wattage, not UL listed. Sold with Lampshade. Dimensions stated...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Lampshades and brass arms show light patina. Brass backplates both have scratches, discolora...
Brass
$1,490 / item
Sconce Wall Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson Model V-222
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with amber-colored glasses. Made in Sweden in 1960s. up to 2 pieces available, price per lamp
Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and fabric wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Moderate oxidation present throughout brass. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13.0"H x 10.0"W x 1...
Brass
Valinte OY, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Finland, 1950s
By Valinte Oy
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan wall light produced by Valinte OY, Finland, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 15” H x 7” W x 28.75” D (depth 40.25” when fully extended) Back Pl...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Brass presents with moderate oxidation throughout. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 23.5...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Very light oxidation present throughout brass backplate and socket. Overall Dimension...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Heavy and moderate oxidation present throughout the brass necks and backplates. Over...
Brass
Einar Bäckström, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Einar Backstrom
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, off-white bakelite and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13.0"H x 13.25"W x 7.0"D Back Plate Dimensi...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. The brass arm presents with very light oxidation. Replaced rattan lampshade. Overall Dimensio...
Brass
'Skyline' Geometric Brass Wall Light by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Skyline' Geometric Brass Wall Light by Folkform for Örsjö. Executed in raw unlacquered brass which will acquire a beautiful natural patina over time. Inspired by the form of a city...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An etched glass and brass wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.55"H x 6.5"W x 3.75"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 9.75"H x 0.875...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, brass-colored metal and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.0"H x 10.0"W x 23.75"D Back Plate Di...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13.0"H x 4.5"W x 6.0"D Back Plate Dimensions ...
Brass
Edvard Hagman, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Edvard Hagman
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed by Edvard Hagman and produced by EHAB, Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10"H x 4.5"W x 7.25"D Bulb Specification...
Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Brass
Danish Modern Articulated Wall Lamp in Brass, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Fully adjustable articulated wall lamp made in brass. Its adjustable to both sides, in dept/reach and at the shade. It was designed and manufactured by Laoni in Copenhagen, Denmark. ...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. The brass arm presents with very light scratching. Replaced rattan lampshade. Overall Dimension...
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
Einar Bäckström, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Einar Backstrom
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.25"H x 13"W x 7.25"D Bulb Specifications: E-14 (European) Bulbs are ...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and beige fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.5"H x 9"W x 37.5"D Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard) B...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.75"H x 3"W x 6"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 8.25"H x 3....
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.75"H x 5.0"W x 6.0"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 8.5"H x...
Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of sizable brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s. The brass arms present with light oxidation. Brand new fabric shades. Rewired with ...
Brass
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
From the kitchen to the bedroom and everywhere in between, there is one major part of home decor that you definitely want to master: lighting. Carefully selected vintage sconces and wall lights can do wonders in establishing mood and highlighting your distinctive personality.
We’re a long way from the candelabra-inspired chandeliers of the medieval era. Lighting is no longer merely practical, and lighting designers have been creating and reinventing lighting solutions for eons. Because of the advancements crafted by these venturesome makers, we now have the opportunity to bring unique, customizable lighting solutions into our homes.
It’s never been easier to create dramatic bedrooms, cozy kitchen areas and cheerful bars than it is today. Think of an elegant wall sconce as functional and as a work of art, adding both light and style to your hallways, whimsical kids’ rooms and elsewhere.
When choosing a lighting solution, first determine what your needs are: Will you opt for a moody or a bright feel? The room that will serve as your home office will need adequate lighting — think “the brighter, the better” for this particular setting.
For the bedroom, bedside wall lamps with warm-temperature bulbs instead of bedside table lamps could be the way to go to induce a sense of calm or intimacy. Try to match the style of the wall light or sconce that you’re installing to the overall design scheme of your room. It’s never “just a light.” You should approach the lighting of a room with a mindset that is one part practical and one part aesthetics-driven.
Let 1stDibs help you set the mood with the right antique and vintage wall lights and sconces for your home. Our collection includes every kind of fixture, from sculptural works by Austrian craftsman J.T. Kalmar to chic industrial-style wall sconces, from adjustable painted aluminum wall lamps designed by Artemide to a wide variety of minimalist mid-century modern masterpieces.