Vintage Scandinavian Swing Arm Sconce
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage swing-arm wall sconce attributed to Maison Lunel with a linen diabolo shade. The brass
Brass
$543Sale Price|41% Off
H 8.67 in Dm 5.91 in
Scandinavian Modern Brass Swing Arm Wall Sconce with Opaline Sphere, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Side to side adjustable wall lamp composed of a solid heavy stock brass 'body' installed with a opaline ball shade. It was designed and manufactured in Scandinavia during the 1950s o...
Brass
Lisa Johansson-Pape Adjustable Wall Mount Swing Arm Lamp Orno Finland
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in New York, NY
Lisa Johansson-Pape, Scandinavian Modern wall mounted swing arm lamp with pierced lacquered metal
Aluminum, Brass
$1,004Sale Price|25% Off
H 7.88 in W 5.52 in D 32.68 in
Jo Hammerborg Orange Skala Swing Arm Wall Lamp for Fog & Mørup
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare swing arm wall sconce or table lamp in its original orange color. It is called Skala and was
Metal
$912
H 9.85 in W 31.5 in D 5.91 in
Swing Arm Teak Wall Lamp, 1970s Designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Antwerp, BE
The lamp can be swiveled and also adjusted in height and inclination in many positions up and down. Ideal for direct light as well mood lighting in your office or interior. Diameter ...
Teak
Danish Swing Arm Brass Wall Lamp, 1950s
By Lyfa
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Brass wall lamp with two-piece swing arm and adjustable head. Swivel and wall mount made in brass
Brass
Unavailable
H 18.9 in W 5.12 in D 10.63 in
Pair of Danish Modern Teak Wall-Mount Swing-Arm Lamps, 1960s
Located in Chesham, GB
A pair of teak wall-mount, swing-arm, straw cone shaped lamps.
Straw, Teak
Danish Modern Wicker and Teak Swing Arm Wall Lamp
Located in New Windsor, NY
Finely woven wicker hanging shade with a solid teak/walnut swing arm. Original wiring. Pull chain
Wicker, Teak, Walnut
Lisa Johansson-Pape Wall Mount Swing Arm Lamp Orno, Finland (A)
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern wall-mounted swing arm lamp with pierced brass shade and extendable arm. Newly
Brass
Lisa Johansson-Pape Wall Mount Swing Arm Lamp Orno Finland 'B'
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern wall mounted swing arm lamp with pierced brass shade and extendable arm. Newly
Brass
Swing Arm Wall Lights by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno, 1960
By Orno Stockmann, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful swing arm wall lights by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno, Finland, 1960, shades in yellow
Metal, Brass
Swing Arm Wall Lights by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno, 1960
By Orno Stockmann, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful swing arm wall lights by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno, Finland, 1960, shades in yellow
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 18 in W 10 in D 20 in
Lisa Johansson-Pape Swing Brass Arm Wall Lamp, Orno, Finland, circa 1950's
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in New York, NY
Lisa Johansson-Pape, Scandinavian Modern wall mounted swing arm lamp with pierced lacquered brass
Brass
Sold
H 11.82 in W 7.49 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Scandinavian Adjustable Swing Arm Wall Light in Brass, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Fully adjustable wall lamp fully 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. The st...
Brass
Maritime Scandinavian Swing Arm Wall Lamp in Brass & Copper, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Fully adjustable wall lamp composed of solid brass, copper and featuring a copper shade with white reflective inner shade. It has a styling very much in line with nautical - maritime...
Brass, Copper
Sold
H 7.88 in W 39.38 in D 14.57 in
Scandinavian Modern Brass Swing Arm Lamp with Le Klint Shade, 1960s
By Le Klint
Located in Odense, DK
Scandinavian Modern swing arm brass lamp from the 1950s with a hand folded Le Klint shade. The lamp
Brass
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Wicker and Teak Swing Arm Wall Lights
Located in Rochester, NY
Matched pair of Scandinavian Modern style teak w/ brass swing arm wall mount pendant lights with
Brass
Scandinavian Swing Arm Wall Light in Teak and Smoke Glass, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A swing-arm wall lamp fashioned from solid teak. It is mounted with a spherical yellow smoke glass
Smoked Glass, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Brass Swing Arm Wall Lamp by E. S. Horn, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Fully adjustable wall lamp composed of a Burgundy swing-arm steel stem and a partially perforated
Brass, Steel
Danish Holmegaard Swing Arm Glass Pendant Lamp
By Holmegaard
Located in San Jose, CA
glass shade and includes a teak swing arm with adjustable cord. Swing arm: 23.25" length
Glass, Teak
Danish Functionalist Swing Arm Wall Lamp in Brass & Glass, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Fully adjustable wall light composed of a fluted brass swing-arm and a gold-striped shade in hand
Brass
Danish Modern Brass Swing Arm Wall Lamp with Opaline Shade, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Fully adjustable articulated wall light/sconce composed of a brass 'body' (rod and base) installed
Brass
Lisa Johansson-Pape, Wall Mount Swing-Arm Lamp, Orno Finland, 1950s
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Berlin, DE
Scandinavian Modern wall-mounted swing arm lamp with pierced brass shade and extendable arm. In
Brass
Danish Brass Swing Arm Wall Lamp, 1950s
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Brass wall lamp with two-piece swing arm and adjustable head. Swivel and wall mount made in brass
Brass
Danish Brass Swing Arm Wall Lamp, 1950s
By Lyfa
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Brass wall lamp with two-piece swing arm and adjustable head. Swivel and wall mount made in brass
Brass
Danish Brass Swing Arm Wall Lamp, 1950s
By Lyfa
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Brass wall lamp with two-piece swing arm and adjustable head. Swivel and wall mount made in brass
Brass
Danish Swing Arm Brass Wall Lamp, 1950s
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Brass wall lamp with two-piece swing arm and adjustable head. Swivel and wall mount made in brass
Brass
Danish Swing Arm Brass Wall Lamp, 1950s
By Lyfa
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Brass wall lamp with two-piece swing arm and adjustable head. Swivel and wall mount made in brass
Brass
Severin Hansen Danish Model 36 Oak Desk - 1958
By Severin Hansen
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen - Model 36 Desk, 1958 This is an official new edition of this iconic design from the 1950s. Now produced under license in Denmark. Severin Hansen’s Model 36 desk, de...
Oak
$16,603 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$9,181 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Singl...
Brass, Metal
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in 'Moonlight' cream sheepskin and features ...
Sheepskin, Oak
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
Amarante Mirror
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Amarante Mirror Designed in 2024 by Project 213A The Amarante Mirror is trapez shaped and framed in solid wood. Crafted by Skilled artisans in Northern Portugal and finished in a g...
Mirror, Walnut
$1,169 / item
H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Shell Dining Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vi...
Bouclé, Velvet, Beech, Linen
PMPT Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the PMPT Flush Mount is a conical flush mount fixture in the spirit of Paavo Tynell of the Scandinavian Modern tradition. Made t...
Brass
$2,082 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated brass dome ceiling lamp. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Finnish designs...
Brass
$4,092
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 14.18 in
Josef Frank Bench in Mahogany and Brass Nails, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Josef Frank & SCANDINAVIAN MODERN A beautiful bench by Josef Frank, for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1960s. The frame is made of mahogany, upholstered seat with brass nails. The feet...
Fabric, Mahogany
$2,221 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 8.86 in
Pair of Modern Solid Brass Sconces in the Style of Hans Agne Jakobsson, EL135
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern Italian wall lights in the taste of Hans Agne Jakobsson's work. Structure and cup in solid brass and frosted glass disc. Excellent condition (modern creation), quantity on req...
Brass
$5,353 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage Four ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish inspired by the celebrated work of Italian designer Gio ...
Brass, Bronze
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.