About Retroaktiv Design
Based in Stockholm's Hornstull district, Retroaktiv Design was founded by Stefan Ringström in 2007. Stefan's collection features furniture, lighting and accessories from numerous design eras of the twentieth century. He scouts out and refurbishes objects from across Europe. The selection process here is not necessarily based on the object's well-known designer or manufacturer, but instead based upon its individual charm and unique story.
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Featured Pieces
Vintage Swedish Solbackens Pine Articulated Floor Lamp, Circa 1970's
By Solbackens Svarveri
Located in Stockholm, SE
This charming pine floor lamp is of iconic Swedish design, showcasing the clean vibrant tones of the natural pine grains in a smooth finish. The design of this lamp is evocative of S...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Swedish Designer, Large Table Lamps in Pine, Sweden
By Markslöjd
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of large pine wood table lamps attributed to Markslöjd.
Set of two (2) table lamps in turned pine wood with original lace-trimmed fabric shades.
Attributed manufacturer: Marksl...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pine, Fabric
A Pair of Wall Lights in Pine by Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden, 1970s
By Solbackens Svarveri
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of vintage solid pine wall lights, model 1461, designed and produced by Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden in the 1970s. We are selling these lamps with brand new shades with lightly...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Pine, Fabric
Mid Century Modern Brass, Wood, and Fabric Chandelier, Sweden 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brass, wood and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c.1950s. Very good vintage condition as seen on pictures. Bulb sockets: E-26 (Standard).Number of Sockets (...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
ASEA Shell Shaped "Coquille" Wall Sconce, Sweden 1940s
By ASEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
"Coquille" wall lamp by ASEA in excellent condition. This elegant wall sconce was manufactured by the Swedish company ASEA Skandia in the 1940s. The shell shaped glass shade rest on ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Pendant / Chandelier ”Carolin” Markaryd Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wonderful pendant lamp 'Carolin' model T549/3 designed 1963 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for his own company in Markaryd, Sweden. A nickel plated frame with a just redressed original shade...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Handheld Mirror by Hans Bergström for Ystad Brons, 1930s
By Ystad-Metall, Hans Bergström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Art deco solid brass hand mirror designed by Hans Bergström and produced by Ystad Brons (Ystad Metall) Sweden in the late 1930s. Owner monogram "EK" or "KE". New mirror glass.
M...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco More Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Large 6 armed Hans-Agne Jakobsson Carolin Pendant in Brass 1960s
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wonderful large pendant lamp 'Carolin' model T549/6 designed 1963 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for his own company in Markaryd, Sweden. A brass frame with a just redressed original shade i...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Uno Kristiansson Luxus Sweden Wall Lights / Sconces Solid Pine Sweden, 1960s
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno Kristiansson, Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of large wall lights designed by Uno Kristiansson circa 1966 and made by Luxus. The main body of the design is turned pine wood. White acrylic diffusers sit atop the sconces. ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic, Pine
Pendant Lamp UFO model 565 by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Uno Kristiansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light model 565 / UFO. Designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, 1950s for Luxus, Vittsjö, Sweden. Executed in matte opal glass diffuso...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass, Teak
Brass & Crystal Table Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
A magnificent table lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. This lamp consist of six discs made of clear crystal glass stacked on a brass base. Condition: The lamp is in a exce...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Uno Kristiansson Table Lamps, Turned Solid Pine, Luxus Sweden, 1960s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno Kristiansson, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
The larger version of Pinus, the sculptural, solid pine table lamps designed by Uno Kristiansson around 1966 and made by Luxus. The body of the design is turned pine wood. Although ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pine
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Vintage Swedish Solbackens Pine Articulated Floor Lamp, Circa 1970's
By Solbackens Svarveri
Located in Stockholm, SE
This charming pine floor lamp is of iconic Swedish design, showcasing the clean vibrant tones of the natural pine grains in a smooth finish. The design of this lamp is evocative of S...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Swedish Designer, Large Table Lamps in Pine, Sweden
By Markslöjd
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of large pine wood table lamps attributed to Markslöjd.
Set of two (2) table lamps in turned pine wood with original lace-trimmed fabric shades.
Attributed manufacturer: Marksl...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pine, Fabric
A Pair of Wall Lights in Pine by Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden, 1970s
By Solbackens Svarveri
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of vintage solid pine wall lights, model 1461, designed and produced by Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden in the 1970s. We are selling these lamps with brand new shades with lightly...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Pine, Fabric
Mid Century Modern Brass, Wood, and Fabric Chandelier, Sweden 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brass, wood and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c.1950s. Very good vintage condition as seen on pictures. Bulb sockets: E-26 (Standard).Number of Sockets (...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
ASEA Shell Shaped "Coquille" Wall Sconce, Sweden 1940s
By ASEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
"Coquille" wall lamp by ASEA in excellent condition. This elegant wall sconce was manufactured by the Swedish company ASEA Skandia in the 1940s. The shell shaped glass shade rest on ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Pendant / Chandelier ”Carolin” Markaryd Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wonderful pendant lamp 'Carolin' model T549/3 designed 1963 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for his own company in Markaryd, Sweden. A nickel plated frame with a just redressed original shade...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Handheld Mirror by Hans Bergström for Ystad Brons, 1930s
By Ystad-Metall, Hans Bergström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Art deco solid brass hand mirror designed by Hans Bergström and produced by Ystad Brons (Ystad Metall) Sweden in the late 1930s. Owner monogram "EK" or "KE". New mirror glass.
M...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco More Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Large 6 armed Hans-Agne Jakobsson Carolin Pendant in Brass 1960s
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wonderful large pendant lamp 'Carolin' model T549/6 designed 1963 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for his own company in Markaryd, Sweden. A brass frame with a just redressed original shade i...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Uno Kristiansson Luxus Sweden Wall Lights / Sconces Solid Pine Sweden, 1960s
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno Kristiansson, Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of large wall lights designed by Uno Kristiansson circa 1966 and made by Luxus. The main body of the design is turned pine wood. White acrylic diffusers sit atop the sconces. ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic, Pine
Pendant Lamp UFO model 565 by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Uno Kristiansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light model 565 / UFO. Designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, 1950s for Luxus, Vittsjö, Sweden. Executed in matte opal glass diffuso...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass, Teak
Brass & Crystal Table Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
A magnificent table lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. This lamp consist of six discs made of clear crystal glass stacked on a brass base. Condition: The lamp is in a exce...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Uno Kristiansson Table Lamps, Turned Solid Pine, Luxus Sweden, 1960s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno Kristiansson, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
The larger version of Pinus, the sculptural, solid pine table lamps designed by Uno Kristiansson around 1966 and made by Luxus. The body of the design is turned pine wood. Although ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pine