Model V155 Wall Lamps in copper by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Genarp, SE
In the soft glow of evening, these sculptural wall lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson seem almost alive. Their layered copper surfaces catch the light like calm water at sunset, reflecting...
Copper
Set of Two Big Copper and Glass Ceiling Lamps by Ateljè Lyktan
By Orrefors
Located in Munich, DE
Designed by Hans Bergström and Erik Höglund for Ateljè Lyktan. Handcrafted lamps from copper with massive glass pieces. Size is for the shades only.
Copper
Jo Hammerborg 'Orient' Pendant Lamp for Fritz Hansen in Copper and Rosewood
By Jo Hammerborg, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jo Hammerborg 'Orient' Pendant Lamp for Fritz Hansen in Copper and Rosewood. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless...
Copper
Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Nickel Plated Steel by Poul Henningsen, 1920's
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Nickel Plated Steel by Poul Henningsen, 1920's Additional Information: Material: Copper, nickel plated steel Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare ceiling...
Copper, Steel
Scandinavian/Finnish Modern Idman Model 70255 Wall Lamp, Finland, circa 1940
By Idman
Located in Kangasala, FI
All parts are original, fantastic patina on tis one! This lamp is mafe from copper disk, inside of the lamp is painted white.
Copper
Swedish Mid Century Hans-Agne Jakobsson T-642 Copper Ceiling Pendant Lamp, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare small Swedish mid century ceiling or window lamp pendant in patinated copper by Hans-Agne Jakobsson produced in Sweden, 1950s. In good original condition with beautiful patina f...
Copper
Paavo Tynell, pair of Copper Wall Lamps, Model 7309, Taito Oy, circa 1940
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Patinated and nice pair of Paavo Tynell wall lamp made in cooper and produced by TAITO oy in the 1940s. The lamps are both made with a solid cooper painated shade and has an round op...
Copper
Very rare outdoor copper wall lamp by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, 1950s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare outdoor wall lamps by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1950s. These high-quality lamps are made of solid copper with a perforated pattern that looks amazing when lit.
Copper
$8,055Sale Price|20% Off
Copper Wall Lamps by Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan 1940/50s Sweden Rare
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Forest, BE
Rare copper lamp by Swedish architect and designer Hans Bergström. This is very hard to find. It can be used outside as it was used for 70 years but you can use it inside and it can ...
Copper
Copper Square Green Glass Hanging Lamp by Hans Agne Jakobsson ed. Markaryd 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Vienna, AT
Square copper pendant lamp was designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd in Sweden in the 1960s. The light spreads from the perforated copper part at the top and the white inside ...
Copper
Pair of Outdoor Patinated Copper Ceiling / Wall Lamps, Finland 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare and characterful pair of brutalist ceiling lamps executed entirely in copper, originally commissioned for the entrance canopy of the Kesko building, later known as the Oulu En...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Brutalist Outdoor Copper Ceiling Lamps / Scones, Finland 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare and characterful pair of brutalist ceiling lamps executed entirely in copper, originally commissioned for the entrance canopy of the Kesko building, later known as the Oulu En...
Metal, Brass
Copper Pendant Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Morup
By RAAK, Jo Hammerborg, Bent Karlby, Lyfa, Fog and Morup
Located in München, DE
Very nice and impressive pendant lamp from the 1960s. Contemporary design and a highlight for every room. There is a cozy light. Manufacturer: Fog and Morup Design: Jo Hammerborg C...
Metal
Pair of Copper Wall Lamps by Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan 1940/50s Sweden Rare
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Forest, BE
Pair of rare copper lamps by Swedish architect and designer Hans Bergström. These are very hard to find. They can be used outside as they were used for 70 years but you can use them ...
Copper
Set PH 4.5 Copper Wall Lamps by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, DK 1980s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of two PH 4.5 copper wall lamps by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark 1980s. This iconic lamp was first designed in 1966 and has been a Classic ever since. These wall l...
Copper
One of a kind Bent Karlby copper wall lamp Osterport made in Denmark
By Bent Karlby
Located in Forest, BE
One of a kind copper lamp by Danish architect Bent Karlby. Made for the hotel Osterport. Produced by Fog and Morup in Denmark. The copper has been cleaned previously in his life but...
Copper
Pair of Copper Wall Lamps by Lisa Johansson Pape, Orno 1940/50s Finland Rare
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy
Located in Forest, BE
Pair of rare copper lamps by Finish female designer Lisa Johansson-Pape. These are quite hard to find. They can be used outside as they were used for 70 years but you can use them i...
Copper
Copper Pendant Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Morup
By Kay Korbing, Jo Hammerborg, Lyfa, Louis Weisdorf, Fog and Morup
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and impressive pendant lamp from the 1960s. Contemporary design and a highlight for every room. A cozy light is created. Manufacturer: Fog and Morup Design: Jo Hammer...
Metal
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamp by ASTRA, Dual-Colored Shades
By ASTRA
Located in Skien, NO
Add a touch of timeless Scandinavian charm to your home with this rare 1960s Primitive Nordic wall lamp by ASTRA, Norway.
Brass, Copper
$13,741Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Copper Wall Lamps by Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan 1940/50s Sweden Rare
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Forest, BE
Pair of rare copper lamps by Swedish architect and designer Hans Bergström. These are very hard to find. They can be used outside as they were used for 70 years but you can use them ...
Copper
Copper Pendant Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Morup
By Jo Hammerborg, Lyfa, Fog & Mørup, Bent Karlby, RAAK
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and impressive pendant lamp from the 1960s. Contemporary design and a highlight for every room. A comfortable light is created. Manufacturer: Fog and Morup Design: Jo...
Metal
$13,267Sale Price / set|20% Off
Hans Agne Jakobsson Pine and Copper 1960's Wall Lamps, set of 4. Warm light
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Forest, BE
Nice set of 4 pine and copper wall lamps. They provide a warm atmosphere and even better when lighted. Made of thin stripes of pine delicately nailed with a brass nail to the copper ...
Copper
$2,369 / item
Ceiling Lamps Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of ceiling lamps by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden. Dimensions (W x D x H): 45 x 45 x 24 ( 120 ) cm.
Copper
Pair of Wall Lamps by Gnosjö Konstsmide, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of copper wall lamps with glass cups. Produced in Sweden by Gnosjö Konstsmide, 1960s.
Copper
$4,738 / set
Pair of Swedish Modern Wall Lamps by ASEA, 1940s
By Erik Gunnar Asplund, ASEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare model produced by ASEA, Sweden, 1940s. Good original condition with beautiful patina.
Brass, Copper
Pair of brutalist ceiling lamps by Aimo Tukiainen, Finland, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Two ceiling lamps designed by Aimo Tukiainen in Finland during the second half of the 20th century. Made in copper with torched holes.
Copper
Philips Modernist Pendant Lamps by Louis Kalff, Black Metal & Glass
By Louis Kalff, Philips
Located in London, GB
Modernist pair of Philips pendant lamps model Locarno, designed by Louis Kalff for the leading Dutch lighting manufacturer Philips, circa 1960. Made of thee materials, top cylindrica...
Metal, Copper
Set of 4 Swedish wall lamps by Falkenbergs, 1970s
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large copper wall lights, produced by Falkenbergs Belysning, Sweden, 1970s. Please note: Listed price is for a pair.
Copper
Lento Brass Desk Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog and Morup, Louis Poulsen, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Lyfa
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Rare pair of Kastor wall lamps, designed by Jo Hammerborg for the renowned Danish lighting manufacturer Fog & Mørup around 1969. The Kastor is one of Hammerborg's most sculptura...
Metal, Iron, Sheet Metal, Copper
Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm Ceiling Lamp by Nordisk Solar in Denmark
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamp in copper designed by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm. Produced by Nordisk Solar in Denmark.
Copper
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' Outdoor Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Verdigris
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' Outdoor Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Verdigris The 'PH Wall' is part of the revolutionary three shade system developed by Paul Henningsen in 1925-1926 w...
Copper
Pair of Henningsen 'PH Wall' Brown Patinated Outdoor Lamps for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Henningsen 'PH Wall' Brown Patinated Outdoor Lamps for Louis Poulsen The 'PH Wall' is part of the revolutionary three-shade system developed by Poul Henningsen in 1925-1926 ...
Copper
Pair of Henningsen 'PH Wall' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Lamps for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Henningsen 'PH Wall' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Lamps for Louis Poulsen The PH Wall is part of the revolutionary three shade system developed by Paul Henningsen in 1925-1926 w...
Copper
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Lamp for Louis Poulsen The 'PH Wall' is part of the revolutionary three shade system developed by Paul Henningsen in 1925-19...
Copper
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. PH Artichoke pendant lamp. Ca 1970
Located in København, Copenhagen
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. "Kogle" (PH Artichoke) pendant. Upper shade in matte white metal, blades in lacquered copper, suspension with integrated steel line. 72 blades. Ap...
Metal, Steel, Copper
Ceiling Lamp, Model PH-4/4, in Opaline Glass and Metal by Poul Henningsen, 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp, Model PH-4/4, in Opaline Glass and Metal by Poul Henningsen, 1930s Additional Information: Material: Opaline glass, brass and copper Style: Mid Century, Scandinavian C...
Brass, Copper
Pair of Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' Outdoor Lamps for Louis Poulsen in Verdigris
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' Outdoor Lamps for Louis Poulsen in Verdigris The 'PH Wall' is part of the revolutionary three-shade system developed by Poul Henningsen in 1925-192...
Copper
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' Brown Patinated Outdoor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' Brown Patinated Outdoor Lamp for Louis Poulsen The PH Wall is part of the revolutionary three shade system developed by Paul Henningsen in 1925-1926 ...
Copper
Poul Henningsen Artichoke Ceiling Lamp Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Artichoke ceiling lamp designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark.
Copper
Poul Henningsen 3/2 Table Lamp of Patinated Brass, Pat. Appl. 1926-1928, Denmark
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Poul Henningsen PH 2/2 pendant lamp. Shade of white and red laquered copper. Middle and bottom shade of frosted glass. Marked Patented, made by Louis poulsen in the 1930s.
Brass, Copper
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. PH Artichoke pendant lamp, late 20th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. "Kogle" (PH Artichoke) pendant. Upper shade in matte white metal, blades in brushed steel, suspension with integrated steel line. 72 blades. Late 2...
Metal, Copper, Steel
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Wall Lamps Model V-155 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare wall lamps model V-155 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in Markaryd, Sweden. 9 pieces available.
Copper
$4,264Sale Price / set|20% Off
Hans Agne Jakobsson pair of rare Pine Wall Lamps Mid-century 1960's Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Forest, BE
Rare pair pine wall lamps. They provide a warm atmosphere and even better when lighted. Made of thin stripes of pine delicately nailed with a brass nail to the massive pine frame. Mi...
Copper
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.