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Carolin Pendant Lamp by Hans Agne Jakobsson
By Lyfa, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Jo Hammerborg, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Fog & Mørup
Located in München, DE
Wonderful and very rare Swedish pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lamp with the floating shade is a
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Carolin Pendant Lamp by Hans Agne Jakobsson
By Lyfa, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Jo Hammerborg, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Fog & Mørup
Located in München, DE
Wonderful and very rare Swedish pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lamp with the floating shade is a
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Falkenbergs Belysning Brass Pendant Lamp, Sweden - 1960s
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in Berlin, DE
Falkenbergs Belysning Pendant Lamp, Sweden - 1960s in good original condition. Please note: Lamp
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pine pendant lamp. Sweden c. 1970's.
Located in Venice, CA
Pine pendant with beautiful wood grain and turned wood details. Sweden circa 1970's. 950
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Pine

Swedish Glass & Metal Pendant Lamps by ASEA
By ASEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of pendant lamps in opaline glass and lacquered metal. Manufactured by ASEA in Sweden during
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Midcentury Wooden Pendant Lamp, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A wooden pendant lamp made in the 1960s. The body of the lamp is wood. The lamp has a beautiful
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wood, Teak

Midcentury Wooden Pendant Lamp, Sweden, 1960s
Midcentury Wooden Pendant Lamp, Sweden, 1960s
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H 17.33 in Dm 16.54 in
Falkenbergs Belysning, Pendant Lamp, Polished Brass, Sweden, 1960s
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in High Point, NC
A brass pendant lamp designed and produced by Falkenbergs Belysning, Sweden, 1960s. Adjustable
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Falkenbergs Belysning, Pendant Lamp, Polished Brass, Sweden, 1960s
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in High Point, NC
A brass pendant lamp designed and produced by Falkenbergs Belysning, Sweden, 1960s. Full drop is
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Blue Colored Murano Glass Pendant Lamp, Sweden 1960s
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This stunning shaped glass pendant lamp is documented in a catalogue by the company of 'Indoor
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Counterbalance Pendant Lamp by Nordiska Kompaniet, NK, Sweden
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Paavo Tynell
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful adjustable Nordiska Kompaniet pendant made in 1950. The shade and ceiling cap are made
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Swedish Tri-Cone Linear Pendant Lamps
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE (2/2019) A pair of 1950's linear pendant light fixtures from Sweden with three spun
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Swedish Glass & Brass Pendant Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans Bergström, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pendant lamp designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson during the 1950s. Manufactured by his own company in
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pendant lamp by Alf Svensson for Bergboms, Sweden, 1950s
By Alf Svensson, Bergboms
Located in Forserum, SE
Pendant lamp designed by Alf Svensson for the renowned Swedish manufacturer Bergboms in 1953. This
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Pendant Lamp Designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Athens, Attiki
1960s beehive pendant lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markeryd, Sweden
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Falkenbergs Belysning, Pendant Lamp, Polished Perforated Brass, Sweden, 1960s
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in High Point, NC
A pendant lamp. Designed and produced by Falkenbergs Belysning, Sweden, 1960s. Adjustable drop
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Design Pendant Lamp by The Brand Belid, 1960
By Belid Ab
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Swedish Design Pendant Lamp by the Brand Belid, 1960 This postmodern pendant was designed by Belid
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20th Century Swedish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel, Chrome

Swedish Design Pendant Lamp by The Brand Belid, 1960
Swedish Design Pendant Lamp by The Brand Belid, 1960
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H 6.7 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson pendant lamp model T883, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Forserum, SE
Elegant pendant lamp model T883 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Crafted from brass, it features three lamp
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Yellow Murano Glass Pendant Lamp, Sweden 1960s, 2 Available
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This stunning shaped glass pendant lamp is documented in a catalogue by the company of 'Indoor
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Murano Glass

Midcentury Hans-Agne Jakobsson Pendant Hanging Lamp, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful ceiling lamps produced in Sweden for Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960, design
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Art Deco Pendant Lamp in Alabaster and Brass, 1930s
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Swedish Art Deco alabaster and brass pendant lamp, Sweden, 1930s. Originating from early 20th
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass

Midcentury Scandinavian Pendant Lamp by Hans Bergström, Sweden, 1950s
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant ceiling lamp by Hans Bergström, with a glass shade suspended in a cool brass frame. Looks
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Rustic pinewood pendant lamp with brass fittings, Swedish Modern, 1970s
Located in Forserum, SE
Swedish 1970s rustic pendant lamp made from solid pinewood with brass fittings. Thin glass fiber
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pendants Lamps by Erik Höglund & Einar Bäckström Sweden, 1960s
By Einar Backstrom, Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
color matching give these lamps something extra. The lamp parts are made by Einar Bäckström and the
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

Hourglass shaped modernist pendant lamp attributed to ASEA, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Forserum, SE
Swedish mid century pendant lamp attributed to the Swedish electric company ASEA, 1950s. Sculptural
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Pendant / Ceiling Lamp ”Carolin” T549 Markaryd Sweden
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wonderful pendant lamp 'Carolin' model T549/3 designed 1963 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for his own
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pendant light / ceiling lamp. Designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Anonymous Counterweight Black Metal and Brass Pendant Lamp, Sweden, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Anonymous counterweight black metal and brass pendant lamp, Sweden, 1950. Rare adjustable model
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Edward Hald Attributed Pendant Lamp, Decorated Glass, Orrefors, Sweden, 1930s
By Orrefors, Edward Hald
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking glass pendant was produced in Orrefors, Sweden in the 1930s. The design in the
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Nickel

Pendant Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Svera, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Svera, AB Markaryd
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pendant lamp designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, manufactured by Svera in The Netherlands during
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Swedish Design Brass and Silk Pendant Ceiling Lamp, 1930s-1940s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A rare, beautiful Swedish design ceiling light from the Art Deco period 1930-1840s, hand-made of
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Midcentury Pendant Lamp by Carl Thore for Granhaga, Sweden, 1970s
By Carl Thore
Located in Esbjerg, DK
- Aluminium pendant lamp by Carl Thore - Manufactured by Granhaga Metalindustri, Sweden in the
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

L.O. Nilsson, Pendant Lamp, Solid Pine, Signed, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A unique ceiling lamp / pendant light. Produced and signed LO Nilsson.  
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Pine

Swedish Modernist Studded Pendant Lamp in Opaline Glass, Orrefors, 1950s
By Orrefors
Located in The Hague, NL
This sculptural modernist pendant lamp was produced in Orrefors, Sweden in the 1950s. The shade is
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opal, Brass

Scandinavian Modern Carl Thore Trava Pendant Lamp for Granhaga, Sweden
By Carl Thore
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Brushed aluminium trava pendant designed by Carl Thore alias Sigurd Lindquist. Manufactured at
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Copper pendant Lamp by Hans Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd Sweden 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Krefeld, DE
Pendant light design Hans Agne Jakobsson made from shiny copper sheets with 28 green glass facet
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Eje Ahlgren Brass Ceiling Pendants Lamps Produced by Bergboms, Sweden 1960s
By Bergboms, Eje Ahlgren
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century round / circular ceiling pendant lamp in brass by Eje Ahlgren produced by Bergboms
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Exceptional Beehive Pendant Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, large Mid-Century Modern copper beehive pendant lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Rare Pendant Lamp by Alf Svensson for Bergboms, Sweden, 1950s
By Alf Svensson, Bergboms
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This very good looking set of 3 conical pendant lamps was designed by Alf Svensson for Bergboms in
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Swedish Mid Century Paper Ceiling Pendant Lamp by Birgitta Malmsten, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare Swedish mid century paper ceiling pendant lamp with pressed grass inlay by Birgitta
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Paper

Polychrome Six Lamp Pendant Model 172 by Hans Bergström, Sweden
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare ceiling lamp model 172 designed by Hans Bergström. Produced by Ateljé Lyktan during the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Swedish modern lamp
Located in Hammarö, SE
Rare sweish modern lamp from early midcentury. Style of Bauhaus.
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20th Century Swedish Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Swedish modern lamp
Swedish modern lamp
H 28.75 in Dm 7.88 in
Pendant lamp no. T177 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare ceiling lamp model T 177 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by his own company during
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Midcentury Scandinavian Brass Pendant Lamp by Hans Bergström, Sweden, 1950s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovley brass ceiling lamp by Hans Bergström, in a conical form. Perforated with a beautiful pattern
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Perforated Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pendant light / ceiling lamp. Designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Height including full
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Exceptional Mid-Century Five-Flamed Chandelier or Pendant Lamp Sweden 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
chandelier. Designed and manufactured probably in Sweden, 1950s. Executed in brass, the pendant lamp
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-century cone-shaped pendant lamp with star constellations, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
Swedish mid-century cone-shaped pendant lamp with intricate star constellations and a crescent moon
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel, Brass

Brass and Opal Glass Pendant Ceiling Lamp by ASEA, Sweden 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Utrecht, NL
high-quality material, this pendant ceiling lamp is a lovely find from the company’s archives. ASEA’s
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opal, Brass

'Bumling' Pendant Lamp by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden 1968
By Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Berlin, DE
'Bumling' pendant lamp by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden 1960s. Socket: 1 x E27
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Swedish Modern Leaf Cage Pendant
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Swedish Modern Pendant with a decorative Leaf Cage between two curved lamp arms. Painted metal in
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Swedish Modern Leaf Cage Pendant
Swedish Modern Leaf Cage Pendant
H 19.5 in W 15.5 in D 5.5 in
Brown Metal Pendant Lamp with Perspex Diffuser for Ab Fagerhult, Sweden
By Fagerhult
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This pendant lamp, model 54070, was made by the Swedish manufacturer Ab Fagerhult in the late 1960
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

20th Century Swedish Orrefors Glass Ceiling Lamp, Pendant by Carl Fagerlund
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A round, vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish ceiling light, lamp made of a chrome, brass frame and
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass, Chrome

Swedish Drop Pendant Lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, 1950s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Swedish drop pendant lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, 1950s Beautiful hanging lamp
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Milk Glass, Opaline Glass, Teak

20th Century Swedish Orrefors Glass Pendant, Scandinavian Lamp by Carl Fagerlund
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A small, vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish pendant made of hand blown pressed Orrefors glass
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal, Brass

Large Square Swedish Midcentury Pendant
Located in Karlstad, SE
Sweden This square pendant features two light sources. The light is beautifully spread by the spectacular
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Large Square Swedish Midcentury Pendant
Large Square Swedish Midcentury Pendant
H 43.31 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Swedish Modern Pendant in Brass
By Hans Bergström
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare Swedish modern pendant, possibly designed by Hans Bergström. This pendand features three
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Modern Pendant in Brass
Swedish Modern Pendant in Brass
H 7.88 in Dm 14.97 in
Mid-Century Wooden Pendant Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A wooden pendant lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson made in the 1960s. The body of the lamp is wood. The
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wood, Teak

Ceiling lamp - Sweden - 1960
By Bergboms
Located in Milan, IT
Sweden, 1960s Manufactured by Bergboms, Malmö Brass
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Ceiling lamp - Sweden - 1960
Ceiling lamp - Sweden - 1960
H 118.51 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Large Pendant Lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden, 1960s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
pendant lamp made of rosewood and acrylate by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus in the 1960s. Acrylic
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Teak

Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glass Pendant Ceiling Lamp with Brass, Sweden 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Vintage glass pendant by the Swedish designer Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. Manufactured in the
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Alabaster Tureen Pendant, Sweden 1940
Located in New York, NY
canopy. This lamp has been rewired for the US market and the drop may be changed at no additional cost.
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20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

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Swedish Pendant Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Swedish pendant lamp available at 1stDibs. A Swedish pendant lamp — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. There are 2261 variations of the antique or vintage Swedish pendant lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 107 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Swedish pendant lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Swedish pendant lamp, designed in the Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made Swedish pendant lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Orrefors and Carl Fagerlund are consistently popular.

How Much is a Swedish Pendant Lamp?

Prices for a Swedish pendant lamp start at $97 and top out at $700,000 with the average selling for $2,000.

Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique and vintage chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.

While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.

The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina (note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too), with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier.

Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged. Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes. Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.

For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.

The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room. With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs.

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