Vintage Scandinavian Teak Floor Lamp with Drum Shade
By George Kovacs
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern floor lamp in solid teak, made in Sweden circa 1960s. This piece features a
Fabric, Teak
Vintage Scandinavian Teak and Brass Table Lamp with Spiral 'Gold' Shade
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Table Lamp composed of a solid teak base and rod with solid brass accents highlighting the organic
Metal, Brass
$1,436
H 23.63 in Dm 12.6 in
Vintage Tall Table Lamp of Hand-Turned Teak with New Shade, Scandinavian, 1960s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
40.5 cm Diameter shade 34 cm Diameter lamp base 7 cm Included is a new lamp shade designed and made in
Fabric, Teak
Danish Vintage Oak Floor Lamp with Hand painted Lamp-shade
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish Vintage Table Lamp in solid oak with new lampshade from the 1970s. This lamp has an
Oak
$1,100
H 27.56 in Dm 19.69 in
Vintage Rattan Laquered Table Lamp with Braided Detail & Handpainted Lamp Shade
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage rattan laquered lamp with braided detail and hand painted lamp shade in bright green. The
Rattan
Vintage Spanish Modern Table Lamp, Rattan Shade, Chrome & Wood, 1970s
By Markslöjd, Ateljé Lyktan, Paavo Tynell, Temde Leuchten
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage Spanish modern wood, chrome and rattan table lamp. Large woven rattan coolie shaped shade
Chrome, Metal
$2,993
H 59.85 in W 28.35 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Mads Caprani Original Floor Lamp with Le Klint Shade Denmark 1970s
By Caprani Light AS
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Original vintage floor lamp designed by Mads Caprani manufactured in Denmark by Caprani Light AS in
Iron
$1,059
H 11.82 in W 4.93 in D 4.93 in
Vintage Swedish Modern Square Glass Table Lamp with Original Green Shade
Located in Kramfors, SE
Vintage Swedish table lamp from the mid 20th century. Illuminate your space with the enchanting
Glass
$2,272 / set
H 18.51 in Dm 17.72 in
1960s Ceramic Table Lamp by Søholm with Vintage Decorated Paper Shade
By Søholm Stentøj, Einar Johansen
Located in København K, 84
and blue glazed base. The lamp comes with a rare decorated vintage paper shade with a matte
Ceramic, Paper
$477
H 20.67 in Dm 5.91 in
Vintage / Retro Danish Desige Desk Lamp with White Lacquered Shade from 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk lamp, with its white lacquered shade and foot, was designed by the renowned Danish
Metal
$2,490
H 53.94 in W 9.45 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish Öia Floor Lamp in Brass & Green Shade, 1970s
By Öia
Located in Helsinki, FI
A sleek vintage floor lamp in brass and green shade by Öia. The forest green lamp shade is
Metal, Brass
$1,500
H 16.54 in Dm 10.63 in
Vintage 1950s Hjorth Ceramic Table Lamp from Bornholm with New Shade and US Plug
By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth
Located in Lejre, DK
lamp is the perfect combination of vintage Danish design and modern functionality, ideal for bringing a
Ceramic, Fabric
Unavailable
H 22 in Dm 14 in
White Ceramic Table Lamp by Einar Johansen for Soholm 1960s with Shade Included
By Søholm Stentøj, Einar Johansen
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
shaped white lamp-stand with vintage shade included, all in excellent vintage condition. A charming
Ceramic, Plastic
Vintage Teak Scandinavian Modern Conical Table Lamp with Black Shade
Located in Topeka, KS
vintage teak Scandinavian Modern conical table lamp with its little black shade. Somehow, just like that
Brass
Sold
H 23.63 in Dm 12.6 in
Vintage Tall Table Lamp of Hand-Turned Teak with New Shade, Scandinavian, 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Scandinavian table lamp from the 1960s. The tall and slender lamp foot is made of hand-turned
Fabric, Teak
Vintage Scandinavian Ceramic Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
Newly wired vintage Scandinavian ceramic lamp with custom linen shade.
Ceramic
Sold
H 19.69 in Dm 9.85 in
1940s Scandinavian Glass lamp with brass top and a blue vintage raw silk shade.
By Kosta Boda, Boda, Orrefors
Located in København K, 84
The 1940s Scandinavian glass lamp is a distinguished example of mid-20th-century design, reflecting
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Midcentury Le Klint Brass Table Lamp by Kaare Klint with Acrylic Shade
By Kaare Klint, Le Klint
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage Le Klint table lamp, produced circa 1940s by Kaare Klint, with stylistically curved brass
Brass
Sold
H 60 in W 23.5 in D 27 in
1970s Danish Caprani Teak Floor Lamp by Mads Caprani w/ Original Linen Shade
By Caprani Light AS
Located in Oceanside, US
This vintage Caprani teak floor lamp, crafted in Denmark in the 1970s, is a mid-century modern
Iron
Sold
H 11.42 in W 16.54 in D 3.94 in
Vintage Wall Lamps with Rosewood Wall Part and Opaline Glass Shade, Set of 2
Located in KUTNO, PL
A modern set of Danish wall sconces in rosewood and opal glass made in the 1960s. The design includes a back with rosewood wall section decorated with glass shades. Fine brass detai...
Teak
Vintage Scandinavian Brass Column Table Lamp with Cork Shade, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A column shaped brasss table light featuring a handmade cork shade. A very rare vintage shade
Brass
Modeline Sculptural Floor Lamp with Linen Shade and Curved Wood Frame
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage sculptural floor lamp, produced by Modeline, circa 1950s-1960s, designed in the
Linen, Wood
Sold
H 12.21 in W 14.18 in D 11.82 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak and Brass Table Lamp with Original Paper Shade
By ESA
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming small Scandinavian Modern brass table or desk lamp in a sculptural shape. it´s base is
Brass
Vintage Brass European Table Lamp With Original Shade
Located in Doraville, GA
Vintage Swedish Grace style lamp, heavy solid brass base with original fabric shade. Really can't
Brass
Danish Modern Oak Floor Lamp with Vintage Shade
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Understated and refined this Danish modern oak floor lamp will illuminate any space with its
Oak
Glass Floor Lamp With Rattan Shade, Finland, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
, brass and rattan weaved shade. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.
Brass
Danish vintage brass and teak floorlamp with wool shade 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
A beautifully designed vintage floor lamp in teak and brass, this dates from the 1960’s. It was
Brass
Sold
H 9.06 in Dm 12.21 in
Carl Fagerlund Vintage Double Shaded Brown Glass Lamp by Orrefors, Sweden, 1960
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
. The lamp is made of transparent brown glass with a clear glass shade inside and feature a three legged
Brass
Sold
H 50.01 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Three-Legged Floor Lamp, Late 1950s, Vintage Scandinavian Floor Lamp with Shade
Located in Frederiksberg, DK
Floor lamp three legged floor light by unknown producer from the late 1950s to early 1960s. Vintage
Metal
Ceramic Table Lamp 1970s, Vintage Danish Table Lamp with Shade Included
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
Ceramic table lamp - 1970s brown and sand table light with vintage shade included, in excellent
Ceramic, Fabric
Kähler Table Lamp by Kähler Keramik, 1970s, Including Vintage Shade
By Kähler Keramik
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
stand with beige fabric shade included, in excellent vintage condition. This beautiful lamp stand
Ceramic, Fabric
Ceramic Table Lamp by Soholm Stentoj 1970s, with Vintage Shade Included
By Søholm Stentøj
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
and matching fabric shade included, in excellent vintage condition. A beautiful ceramic table lamp
Ceramic, Fabric
Ceramic Table Lamp with Vintage Shade by Einar Johansen for Soholm, 1960s
By Søholm Stentøj, Einar Johansen
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
with vintage fabric shade included, in excellent vintage condition. A beautiful ceramic table lamp
Textile, Ceramic
Sold
H 20.5 in Dm 10.8 in
Blue Table Lamp by Michael Andersen & Son 1960s, with Vintage Shade Included
By Marianne Starck, Michael Andersen & Son
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
with vintage beige fabric shade included, all in excellent vintage condition. A beautiful table
Fabric, Ceramic
Blue Table Lamp by Einar Johansen Soholm 1960s, with Vintage Shade Included
By Søholm Stentøj, Einar Johansen
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
light with blue nuances and vintage white shade included. This table lamp is part of a Series, called
Ceramic, Plastic
Sold
H 20.5 in Dm 12.4 in
Ceramic Table Lamp by Einar Johansen Soholm 1960s, with Vintage Shade Included
By Søholm Stentøj, Einar Johansen
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
blue lamp-stand with vintage off-white fabric shade included, in excellent vintage condition. A
Fabric, Ceramic
Blue Table Lamp by Einar Johansen Soholm 1960s, with Vintage Shade Included
By Søholm Stentøj, Einar Johansen
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
light with blue nuances and charming vintage shade included. This table lamp is part of a Series
Fabric, Ceramic
BLUE CERAMIC table lamp by Soholm in the 1960s with vintage shade included
By Søholm Stentøj, Einar Johansen
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
glazed table light with vintage hessian shade included, in excellent vintage condition. A column shaped
Ceramic, Fabric
Sold
H 25.2 in Dm 13.8 in
Large Brown Table Lamp by Einar Johansen for Soholm 1960s, with Vintage Shade
By Søholm Stentøj, Einar Johansen
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
brown glazed lamp Stand with vintage red fabric shade included, in excellent vintage condition. A
Fabric, Ceramic
Sold
H 17.3 in Dm 8.9 in
Blue Table Lamp by Einar Johansen for Soholm 1960s, with Vintage Shade Included
By Søholm Stentøj, Einar Johansen
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
light with blue nuances and vintage checkered shade included. A beautiful ceramic table lamp with a
Fabric, Ceramic
Sold
H 16.9 in Dm 8.9 in
Blue Table Lamp by Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen & Son 1960s, with Shade
By Michael Andersen & Son, Marianne Starck
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
Modern blue and light gray table lamp with vintage off-white textile shade included, in excellent vintage
Textile, Ceramic
Sold
H 23 in Dm 15 in
Table Lamp No. 6341 by Marianne Starck, Michael Andersen & Son 1960s, with Shade
By Michael Andersen & Son, Marianne Starck
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
No. 6341 - TABLE LAMP by Marianne Starck in the 1960s for Michael Andersen & Søn - Scandinavian
Plastic, Ceramic
Sold
H 17.7 in Dm 9.8 in
No. 940 Ceramic Table Lamp by Einar Johansen for Soholm, 1960s, Shade Included
By Søholm Stentøj, Einar Johansen
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
lamp with vintage yellow satin shade included, and in excellent vintage condition - no cracks or chips
Satin, Ceramic
NO. 1050 Ceramic Table Lamp by Einar Johansen for Soholm, 1960s, Shade Incl
By Søholm Stentøj, Einar Johansen
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
ceramic lamp stand with new white shade included, all in excellent vintage condition. A beautiful
Ceramic, Fabric
Sold
H 19.7 in Dm 10.6 in
Table Lamp by Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen & Son 1960s, with Shade Incl
By Marianne Starck, Michael Andersen & Son
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
off-white fabric shade included, all in excellent vintage condition. A charming ceramic table lamp
Fabric, Ceramic
Sold
H 16.9 in Dm 8.9 in
No. 3062 Ceramic Table Lamp by Svend Aage Jensen, Soholm, 1960s, Shade Included
By Svend Åge Jensen, Søholm Stentøj
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
shade, shown on the photos, is not original to the lamp stand, but contemporary and suits the subtle
Fabric, Ceramic
Sold
H 50.4 in Dm 7.88 in
Vintage Teak and Brass Floorlamp with Green Shade by Borèns, Borås -Sweden 1950s
By Boréns Borås
Located in Stockholm, SE
Perfect vintage teak and brass floor lamp with green lamp shade mod 7218 from Borèns, Borås
Brass
Large Blue Table Lamp by Soholm in the 1960s, No. 1033 with Shade Included
By Søholm Stentøj, Einar Johansen
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
with blue nuances and vintage fabric shade included, all in excellent vintage condition. A beautiful
Fabric, Ceramic
Table Lamp by Nils Kähler for Kähler Keramik in the 1960s, Including New Shade
By Nils Kähler, Kähler Keramik
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
ceramic table lamp stand with white fabric shade included, in excellent vintage condition. This
Ceramic, Fabric
Sold
H 19.1 in Dm 12.6 in
Red Table Lamp No. 1080-2 by Einar Johansen for Soholm, 1960s, Shade Included
By Søholm Stentøj, Einar Johansen
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
glazed pottery lamp stand with cream white fabric shade included, all in excellent vintage condition
Fabric, Ceramic
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Mae Solid Wood Nightstand and Side Table by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae Nightstand Solid wood frame / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / dovetailed solid wood drawer boxes / premium, full extension, soft close drawer ...
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$1,895
H 57.5 in W 9 in D 9 in
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Sculpted Teak Floor Lamp w/ Linen Cone Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Danish Modern sculpted teak floor lamp with a linen cone shade beautifully exemplifies the warmth, simplicity, and human-centered design that defined Scandinavian interiors in t...
Linen, Teak, Wood, Formica
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
$2,131 / 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
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$2,993
H 59.06 in Dm 15.75 in
Mid-Century Brass Brown Leather Floor Lamp Falkenbergs Belysning, Sweden, 1960s
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This lamp was made in Sweden at Falkenbergs Belysning. Wonderful, assembled brass combination with leather rod. The brass working well together with the brown stitched leather. Good...
Brass
Classic Mid Century Modern Black Metal Floor Lamp
By Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage accent metal floor lamp circa 1960's. This piece comes in a black finish and functions with a three-way switch mechanism. Drum shade is not included.
Metal
Organic Shaped Modern Coffee Table by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped coffee table by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut wood finish. IN STOCK: 1 If not in stock, current production: 6-7 weeks 58"L x 32" x 15"H Walnut finish. Customers ...
Hardwood, Walnut
$1,330 / item
H 61 in W 10 in D 10 in
Natural Oak Modern Hugo Barbell Floor Lamp, Ivory Linen Shade, Natural
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hand-crafted in Pennsylvania, the solid oak balls create a fixture that is as sturdy as it is stylish. The grained oak texture shows through the finish revealing a rich history uniqu...
Linen, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Black Metal Floor Lamp with Cruciform Base, c.1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
French 1950’s black metal floor lamp with cruciform base. Some paint loss to the metal work and minor rust marks conducive to the age of the lamp. Rewired with black silk flex and fo...
Metal
Wooden armchairs by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb pair of armchairs in beech wood upholstered with a bouclette fabric. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023
Fabric, Beech
Mustard Waxed Paper Floor Lamp with Black Metal Base, Model Geraldine
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Geraldine Floor Lamp is a chic lamp featuring a distinctive pleated shade in a vibrant mustard hue. Its base, designed with elegant simplicity, consists of three slender black metal ...
Metal
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.
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.