Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Brass
1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Glass, Plastic
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Teak
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Brass
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Brass
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Brass
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Rosewood
1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Art Glass, Blown Glass
20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Gold
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Faux Leather, Teak
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Stoneware
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Glass
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Glass, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Metal, Brass
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Steel
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Clay
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Teak
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Metal
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Glass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Stoneware
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Brass
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Linen, Ceramic
1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Metal
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Brass
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Glass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Steel, Chrome
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Steel
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Glass, Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Silk, Pine
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Primitive Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Wood
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Brass
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Teak
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Metal
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Metal
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Metal, Brass
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Pine
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Hardwood
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Brass
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Oak
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Brass
1980s Swedish Art Deco Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Metal, Chrome
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Brass
1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Metal, Steel
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Brass
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Ceramic, Silk
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Brass
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Brass
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair
Brass
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Scandinavian Vintage Lamps Pair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; 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 lighting for You
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.