Glass Table Lamp with elegant double lighting. Art Deco, 1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Period Art Deco made during the 1930s in a cracked glass so-called ”Skansen Glass” (Swedish) and with a top in chrome.
Chrome
Ture Berglund, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass and brass table lamp, designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansen, Glass, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Brass
Ture Berglund, Vase, Glass, Skansen Glas, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green glass vase designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansen Glas, 1940s.
Glass
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Glass Table Lamp by Ture Berglund for Skansen, Stockholm Glasbruk, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Glass Table Lamp by Ture Berglund for Skansen, Stockholm Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1950 Sea green glass table lamp with bubbles encased in the hand-formed glass
Glass
$480Sale Price|20% Off
Glass Decanter by Ture Berglund for Stockholm Skansens Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940
Located in New York, NY
Glass Decanter by Ture Berglund for Stockholms Glasbruk, Skansen, Sweden, c. 1940 Crackled, sea-green glass decanter by Ture Berglund for Stockholms Glasbruk, Skansen, Sweden, c. 19...
Glass
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg 1977, Large Red Fox from the Series Skansen
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg 1977, large red fox from the series Skansen. Measures: 16 cm x 8 cm. Marked. In perfect condition.
Skansen Glas, Organic Table Lamp, Blue-Colored Blown Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic blown glass table lamp. Designed and produced by Skansen Glas, Stockholm, Sweden, circa 1930s.
Brass
Ture Berglund, Table Lamp, Green Glass, Brass, Skansen Glas, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green glass and brass table lamp designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansen Glas, 1940s.
Brass
Ture Berglund, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass vase designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansens Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s.
Glass
Ture Berglund, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass and brass table lamp, designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansen, Glass, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Brass
Ture Berglund, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass and white fabric table lamp, designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansen, Glass, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Brass
Ture Berglund, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass and brass table lamp, designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansen, Glass, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Glass
Skansen Glas, Table Lamp, Green-Colored Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green colored glass table lamp, designed and produced by Skansen Glas, Stockholm, Sweden, 1930s.
Glass
Skansen Glas, Table Lamp, Blue-Colored Blown Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and blue-colored blown glass table lamp, designed and produced by Skansen Glas, Stockholm, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Brass
Sold
H 14.97 in Dm 9.85 in
Ture Berglund Green Glass Table Lamp, Skansens Glasbruk Stockholm, Sweden, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Ture Berglund in the 1940s and produced by Skansens Glasbruk in Stockholm, Sweden. The design features a baluster-shaped base in mouth-blown gre...
Fabric, Blown Glass
Ture Berglund, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass vase designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansens Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s.
Blown Glass
$2,384Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.7 in Dm 5.12 in
Glass Table Lamp by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden, 1970s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Mortsel, BE
Beautiful glass table lamp. In perfect condition with the original brand sticker still on. The glass is made with a white inner layer to diffuse the light more evenly and has absolut...
Glass
$760Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.03 in Dm 5.52 in
Hand-blown Mid-Century Glass Table Lamp in Clear Glass. Åseda, Sweden, 1950's.
By Aseda
Located in Bromma, SE
Midcentury Small Glass Table Lamp in Beautiful Organic, Sculptural Design. The Glass body is designed by Börne Augustsson for Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, 1950s. The lamp’s graceful, org...
Brass
Art Deco Table Lamp by G. Humbert, France 1930s
Located in Berlin, DE
French Art Deco table lamp by G. Humbert, crafted with a fluted clear glass column, chrome-plated base, and brass details. A sophisticated example of French Art Deco design, displayi...
Brass, Metal
Börne Augustsson, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass table lamp designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.7"H x 4.25"W x 4.25"D Dimensions of Shade (i...
Brass
Nils Landberg, Sommerso Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass Sommerso vase designed by Nils Landberg and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, 1950s
Glass
Ture Berglund, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass and brass table lamp, designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansen glas, Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.4"H x 5.5"W x 5.5"D Dimensions of Shade (inch...
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A Cristal glass and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3” Top Diameter x 8” Bottom Diameter x 5” Height Dimensions of Lamp wi...
Brass
Gunnar Ander, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Ander
Located in High Point, NC
A glass and brass table lamp designed by Gunnar Ander and produced by Lindshammar Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8"H x 3.5"W x 3.5"D Dimensions of Shade (...
Brass
Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamp by Roberto Pamio for Leucos Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Embrace the nostalgia of 70s Italy with this vintage Murano glass table lamp designed by Roberto Pamio for Leucos. This retro lamp will transport you to the space age era, adding a t...
Glass
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-colored Murano glass, brass and white fabric table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.25" Heigh...
Brass
Art Deco Table Lamp With Glass Lampshade, 20th Century, Austria ca. 1930
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Unusual table lamp from the Art Deco period in Austria around 1930. An absolute extraordinary piece of lightning which comes in great original condition. Impressing with an outstandi...
Chrome
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-colored Murano glass and brass table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.8"H x 4.5"W x 4.5"D Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4" Top D...
Brass
1970s Modernist Table Lamp with Chrome Base and Glass Globes, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Table lamp from Italy from the modernist period. This piece has a chrome base with a u-shaped structure. At the top of the a-symmetrical structure the glass globes feature a mouth bl...
Chrome
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A Murano-glass, brass and white fabric table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 10.25"H x 5.15...
Brass
Italian Midcentury Murano Glass and Brass Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Midcentury Murano Glass and Brass Table Lamp, 1960s Italian Murano Glass and Brass Table lamp, produced in the 1960s. Tiny table lamp, restored and equipped with new electri...
Brass
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$6,510 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
$1,341 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$6,717 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Butter Cream Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer, Glass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue green-glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3” Top Diameter x 10.25” Bottom Dia...
Ceramic
Pendant Light Chandelier, Brass Pleated Cream Fabric Shades, 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic chandelier made of brass with cream colored pleated fabric shades attributed to J.T. Kalmar manufactured in Austria in 1950s. The brass parts are in very good original co...
Brass
$9,614 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
$5,359 / 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 N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
Art Deco Burlwood Wardrobe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco burlwood armoire cabinet. The doors retain their original door latches, handles and working lock and key. Made in UK circa 1930s.
Burl
Foliage Floral Oval Mirror in Gilt Wrought Iron, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Foliage Floral Oval Mirror in Gilt Silvered Hand Forged Iron, Spain, 1950s. Hand wrought iron oval sunburst wall mirror with foliage frame , patinated gilt-silver finish and floral a...
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
Kai Kristiansen Walnut and Mohair Mohair Velvet Bench
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
A beuatiful bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar in Denmark. This hand-made to order bench has a solid walnut frame ...
Mohair, Oak, Walnut
$13,182 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
Pair of Rey Bedside Tables, in Summer Aged Oak, by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our artisan-made Rey Bedside Tables. A pair of side tables combining a classical twisted rope detail with clean-lined simplicity. Our Rey Collection conjures memories of ...
Oak, Wood, Walnut
'Méandre' Bench by Design Frères in Mohair Velvet or COM
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Méandre bench by DESIGN FRÈRES in mohair velvet or COM. Upholstered firm in mohair velvet (specify color) or provide COM (1 yard). Mohair velvet is extremely durable and resists...
Steel
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.