Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE
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.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Creator: Innolux Oy
Pair of Small Yki Nummi Transparent 'Kuplat' Pendants
By Yki Nummi, Innolux Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Small Yki Nummi Transparent 'Kuplat' Pendants. Designed in 1959, Nummi's iconic light consists of two acrylic shades of different colors, one nesting inside the other. The na...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large 'Smusso' Pendant Lamps by Matti Syrjälä for Innolux
By Innolux Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Large 'Smusso' Pendant Lamps by Matti Syrjälä for Innolux.
Executed in painted aluminum with matching black textile cord. This cleanly designed pendant lamp is both function...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Large Yki Nummi 'Kuplat' Pendants in Smoke Gray
By Yki Nummi, Innolux Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Large Yki Nummi 'Kuplat' Pendants in Smoke Gray. Designed in 1959, Nummi's iconic light consists of two acrylic shades of different colors, one nesting inside the other. The ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Small Yki Nummi 'Kuplat' Pendants in Smoke Gray
By Yki Nummi, Innolux Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Small Yki Nummi 'Kuplat' Pendants in Smoke Gray. Designed in 1959, Nummi's iconic light consists of two acrylic shades of different colors, one nesting inside the other. The ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Yki Nummi 'Kuplat' Pendants in Smoke Gray
By Yki Nummi, Innolux Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Yki Nummi 'Kuplat' Pendants in Smoke Gray. Designed in 1959, Nummi's iconic light consists of two acrylic shades of different colors, one nesting inside the other. The name K...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Yki Nummi Transparent 'Kuplat' Pendants
By Yki Nummi, Innolux Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Yki Nummi Transparent 'Kuplat' Pendants. Designed in 1959, Nummi's iconic light consists of two acrylic shades of different colors, one nesting inside the other. The name Kup...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Small 'Smusso' Pendant Lamps by Matti Syrjälä for Innolux
By Innolux Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Small 'Smusso' Pendant Lamps by Matti Syrjälä for Innolux.
Executed in painted aluminum with matching textile cord. This cleanly designed pendant lamp is both functional and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of 'Smusso' Pendant Lamps by Matti Syrjälä for Innolux
By Innolux Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 'Smusso' Pendant Lamps by Matti Syrjälä for Innolux.
Executed in painted aluminum with matching textile cord. This cleanly designed pendant lamp is both functional and styli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Lisa Johansson-Pape '270' Perforated Polished Brass Pendants
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Lisa Johansson-Pape '270' Perforated Polished Brass Pendants. Originally designed in 1947, these authorized re-editions are true to the original charming simplicity of Pape's...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Yki Nummi Transparent 'Kuplat' Pendants
By Yki Nummi, Innolux Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Large Yki Nummi Transparent 'Kuplat' Pendants. Designed in 1959, Nummi's iconic light consists of two acrylic shades of different colors, one nesting inside the other. The na...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Lisa Johansson-Pape Large Polished Brass Perforated Metal Pendants
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Lisa Johansson-Pape Large Polished Brass Perforated Metal Pendants. Originally designed in 1947, these authorized re-editions are true to the original charming simplicity of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large 'Pisara' Opaline Glass Pendant Lamps by Innolux Oy, Finland
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Large 'Pisara' Opaline Glass Pendant Lamps by Innolux Oy, Finland. The Pisara is a stylish and high-quality pendant executed in high-quality blown opaline glass with metal su...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of 'Multi S' Glass Pendants in Black by Jokinen and Konu for Innolux
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 'Multi S' Glass Pendants in Black by Jokinen and Konu for Innolux. Executed in hand blown black glass.
The award winning Multi glass collection is based on an artistically ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
Pair of Lisa Johansson-Pape 'Ihanne' Pendant Lamps for Innolux Oy in Gray
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Lisa Johansson-Pape 'Ihanne' Pendant Lamps for Innolux Oy in Gray
Originally designed in 1956, these authorized re-editions are true to the refined simplicity and detail of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Lisa Johansson-Pape 'Ihanne' Pendant Lamps for Innolux Oy in Black
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Lisa Johansson-Pape 'Ihanne' Pendant Lamps for Innolux Oy in Black
Originally designed in 1956, these authorized re-editions are true to the refined simplicity and detail of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair of 'Multi L' Glass Pendants in Black by Jokinen and Konu for Innolux
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 'Multi L' Glass Pendants in Black by Jokinen and Konu for Innolux. Executed in hand blown black glass.
The award winning Multi glass collection is based on an artistically i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
Pair of Large Yrjö Harsia 'Taifuuni' Pendants for Innolux Oy, Finland
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Large Yrjö Harsia 'Taifuuni' Pendants for Innolux Oy, Finland. Designed in 1969, Harsia's innovative 'Taifuuni' represents this undeservedly obscure designer's most iconic wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Acrylic
Pair of Yki Nummi '1955' Pendants for Innolux Oy in Black and White
By Yki Nummi, Innolux Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Yki Nummi '1955' Pendants for Innolux Oy in Black and White. Designed in 1955, Nummi's innovative design is formed by two cone-shaped shades, the top is of white acrylic and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of 'Multi M' Glass Pendants in Black by Jokinen and Konu for Innolux
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 'Multi M' Glass Pendants in Black by Jokinen and Konu for Innolux. Executed in hand blown black glass.
The award winning Multi glass collection is based on an artistically i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
Pair of Yki Nummi '1955' Pendants for Innolux Oy in Gray and White
By Yki Nummi, Innolux Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Yki Nummi '1955' Pendants for Innolux Oy in Gray and White. Designed in 1955, Nummi's innovative design is formed by two cone-shaped shades, the top is of white acrylic and t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Lisa Johansson-Pape 'Sirri' Pendants in Brass for Innolux
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Lisa Johansson-Pape 'Sirri' Pendants in Brass for Innolux. Originally designed in the 1960s, these authorized re-editions by Innolux Oy of Finland are true to the original ch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Lisa Johansson-Pape '270' Perforated Metal Pendants in Silver
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Lisa Johansson-Pape '270' Perforated Metal Pendants in Silver. Originally designed in 1947, these authorized re-editions are true to the original charming simplicity of Pape'...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Eero Aarnio Transparent 'Vaasi' Pendants for Innolux Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Eero Aarnio Transparent 'Vaasi' Pendants for Innolux Oy. Designed in 2011, Aarnio's iconic light consists of two acrylic shades of different colors, one nesting inside the ot...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Samuli Naamanka 'Lambada' Ceramic Pendants in Grey for Innolux
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Samuli Naamanka 'Lambada' Ceramic Pendants in Grey for Innolux.
Designed by the internationally renowned Naamanka in 2013 and manufactured in Finland through artful hand cas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Eero Aarnio 'Vaasi' Pendants in White for Innolux Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Eero Aarnio 'Vaasi' Pendants in White for Innolux Oy. Designed in 2011, Aarnio's iconic light consists of two acrylic shades of different colors, one nesting inside the other...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Acrylic
Lisa Johansson-Pape Glass 'Belle' Pendant
Located in Glendale, CA
Lisa Johansson-Pape glass 'Belle' pendant.
These newly produced authorized re-editions are executed in hand blown in thick opaline glass with white cord and white metal canopy. Ori...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Yrjö Harsia 'Taifuuni' Pendant for Innolux Oy, Finland
Located in Glendale, CA
Yrjö Harsia 'Taifuuni' Pendant for Innolux Oy, Finland. Designed in 1969, Harsia's innovative 'Taifuuni' represents this undeservedly obscure designer's mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Acrylic
'Multi L' Glass Pendant in White by Jokinen and Konu for Innolux
Located in Glendale, CA
'Multi L' glass pendant by Jokinen and Konu for Innolux. The award winning MULTI glass collection is based on an artistically innovative form of modular glass blowing mold...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
'Multi M' Glass Pendant in White by Jokinen and Konu for Innolux
Located in Glendale, CA
'Multi M' glass pendant by Jokinen and Konu for Innolux. The award winning MULTI glass collection is based on an artistically innovative form of modular glass blowing mold...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
'Multi S' Glass Pendant in White by Jokinen and Konu for Innolux
Located in Glendale, CA
'Multi S' glass pendant by Jokinen and Konu for Innolux. The award winning Multi glass collection is based on an artistically innovative form of modular glass blowing mold...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
Lisa Johansson-Pape Large Silver Perforated Metal Pendant
Located in Glendale, CA
Lisa Johansson-Pape Large Silver Perforated Metal Pendant. Originally designed in 1947, these authorized re-editions are true to the original charming simplicity of Pape's iconic Fin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Lisa Johansson-Pape 'Round Onion' Opaline Glass Pendant
Located in Glendale, CA
Lisa Johansson-Pape 'Round Onion' opaline glass pendant.
Hand blown in thick glass with white cord and canopy. Originally designed by Pape in the 1950s in Finland, this sculptura...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
Lisa Johansson-Pape Glass 'Onion' Pendants for Innolux
Located in Glendale, CA
Lisa Johansson-Pape glass 'Onion' pendants. Hand blown in thick opaline glass with thick white cloth cord. Authorized re-edition by Innolux Oy, Finland.
Price is per item. One in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Lisa Johansson-Pape Large White Perforated Metal Pendant
Located in Glendale, CA
Lisa Johansson-Pape large white perforated metal pendant for Innolux Oy.
Originally designed in 1947, these authorized re-editions are ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Lisa Johansson-Pape White '270' Perforated Metal Pendants
Located in Glendale, CA
Lisa Johansson-Pape White '270' perforated metal pendants for Innolux Oy. Originally designed in 1947, these authorized re-editions are true t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Lisa Johansson-Pape Large Polished Brass Perforated Metal Pendant
Located in Glendale, CA
Lisa Johansson-Pape Llarge polished brass perforated metal pendant. Originally designed in 1947, these authorized re-editions are true to the original...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Yki Nummi White '1955' Pendant for Innolux Oy, Finland
By Yki Nummi, Innolux Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Yki Nummi White '1955' Pendant for Innolux Oy, Finland. Designed in 1955, Nummi's innovative design is formed by two cone-shaped shades, the top is of white acrylic and the bottom pr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Samuli Naamanka 'Lambada' Ceramic Pendants in White for Innolux
Located in Glendale, CA
Samuli Naamanka 'Lambada' ceramic pendants for Innolux.
Designed by the internationally renowned Naamanka in 2013 and manufactured in Finland through artful hand casting. The min...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Samuli Naamanka 'Lambada' Ceramic Pendants in Red for Innolux
Located in Glendale, CA
Samuli Naamanka 'Lambada' ceramic pendants in red for Innolux.
Designed by the internationally renowned Naamanka in 2013 and manufactured in Finland through artful hand casting. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage chandeliers and pendants created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern chandeliers and pendants made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chandeliers and pendants, popular names associated with this style include Louis Poulsen, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Poul Henningsen, and Paavo Tynell. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for chandeliers and pendants differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $51 and tops out at $241,464 while the average work can sell for $2,089.
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