Scandinavian Design Wall Lights
Late 20th Century Norwegian Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze, Brass
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Danish Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Late 20th Century Norwegian Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Glass
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Pine
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Ceramic, Opaline Glass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Glass
Vintage 1970s Danish Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Birch
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Copper
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Acrylic, Pine
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Copper
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Steel
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Glass
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Steel
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Porcelain, Opaline Glass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Crystal, Brass
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Teak
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
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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
- 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.
Finding the Right Sconces-wall-lights for You
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.