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
Period: Late 20th Century
Scandinavian Modern Brushed Aluminium Pendant Lamp by Eva & Niels Koppel, Lyfa
By Lyfa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare brushed aluminium pendant light from Lyfa in Denmark. It is called Top 2 and was designed in 1972 by husband and wife Eva & Niels Koppe...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Orrefors Crystal Brass Ceiling Lamp, Carl Fagerlund, 1970s, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Midcentury crystal glass and brass ceiling light fixture, circa mid-1970s. Made at Orrefors and Designed by Carl Fagerlund. This lovely ex...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Verner Panton Pair of First Edition Danish Flowerpot Pendants by Louis Poulsen
Located in Knebel, DK
Verner Panton pair of first edition Danish flowerpot pendants by Louis Poulsen designed for Louis Poulsen in 1969.
This set of two white pendant lights...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, Orient Pendant Lamp in Brushed Aluminum
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup.
Orient pendant lamp in brushed aluminum with top in black lacquered wood, 1970s.
Measures: 25 x 22.5 cm.
In excellent condition with minor wear.
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Pendant by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
Glass pendant by Carl Fagerlund fro Orrefors, Sweden.
Double glass shades on brass chain. Orrefors labelled.
Drop with a chain 53".
Brown ...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, a Pair of Pantop Pendants, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Verner Panton (1926-1998) for Louis Poulsen. A pair of Pantop pendants in white lacquered aluminum, 1980s.
Measures: Diameter 30 cm.
Height 22 cm.
In very good condition.
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1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Pair Louis Weisdorf for Lyfa Orange & Rose "Facet Pop" Hanging Pendants
By Louis Weisdorf, Lyfa
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Original Pair of Danish Modern Louis Weisdorf for Lyfa Ballerup Multi Colored Hanging Lamps, early 1970's. Featuring faceted cylindrical forms wi...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Glass and Chromed Steel Pendant Lamp by Kamenický Šenov, 1970s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Glass and chromed steel pendant lamp, circa 1970, Czechoslovakia. It was produced by Kamenický Šenov. It is made of a combination of glass and metal. It was completely professionally...
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Late 20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
White Trapez Ceiling Lamp by Christian Hvidt for Nordisk Solar, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A white tiered hanging pendant light in powder-coated aluminium. Designed by the Danish Architect Christian Hvidt and manufactured by Nordisk Solar in Denmark during the 1970s. The s...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Scandinavian Modern Iron and Glass Chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Boda Smide
Located in Stockholm, SE
A are, Scandinavian Modern chandelier in wrought steel structure designed by Erik Hoglund (Höglund) and executed by Boda Nova Glassworks / Axel Stromberg Ironworks, Sweden, 1971.
I...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Glass Pendant by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with crystal plates, made in Sweden in the 1970s.
Use-wear, small nail on two glass blocks.
Dimensions: Diameter 38cm, height 22cm.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Danish "Trumpet" Metal Ceiling Lamp
Located in Chorzów, PL
Lamp, Denmark, 1970s
Unique Danish design
Very good condition.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Copper and Glass Pendant, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
All original. Good condition.
Produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Measures: Diameter 40 cm
Height 12 cm, cable is adjustable.
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Large Chandelier, Orrefors Attributed
By Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large Chandelier, Orrefors attributed, Sweden, circa 1960.
Crystal bawls on brass hardware.
Existing wiring, rewiring available upon request.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Large Pendant by Erik Hoglund
By Erik Höglund
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large pendant by Erik Hoglund,(1932-1998), Sweden, circa 1970s.
Handblown glass and perforated brass. Measures: Glass shade Height 15", diameter 15"; drop 42" (can be adjusted).
Ex...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Copper Pendant by Hans Agne Jakobsson
Located in Long Island City, NY
A copper and glass pendant designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson, Sweden
Existing wiring, rewiring available upon request.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Pair of White Workshop Lamps Designed by Louis Poulsen from the 1970s
Located in Lejre, DK
A pair of white workshop lamps designed by Louis Poulsen from the 1970s is a charming and functional find that showcases the enduring appeal of industrial design.
Louis Poulsen, a r...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Pair of Pendants in Copper and Black Metal of Danish Design from the 1970s
Located in Lejre, DK
A pair of pendants in copper and black metal of Danish design from the 1970s. The lamps are in great vintage condition.
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp Model TN 42/M by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamp model TN 42/M designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Hand Blown Swedish Art Glass Pendant Light by Gert Nyström, 1970s
By Gert Nystrom
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unique hand blown and bell shaped ceiling lamp designed by Gert Nyström. It was created at Hyllinge Glass Studio in Sweden, circa 1970. It features a speckled black in white exterior...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Ceiling Light Model A 335 Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaisinpaja Oy, Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling light model A 335 designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaisinpaja Oy,
Finland. 1952.
Brass and lacquered metal.
Measurements:
Height of the shade: 40 cm/ 15 3/4''
Total height: 65...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Ceiling Lamps, 1970s
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking ceiling lamp in black metal, design and made in Denmark. Great original condition.
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Lilux Tube Light by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel with aluminium for 120cm neon light. Made by Hans Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd Sweden in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Chandelier by Orrefors / 2 available
By Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Vintage Chandelier by Orrefors. Sweden , Circa 1970th.
Diam. 17". Drop 8.5". Material : Brass and glass.
Existing European wiring, rewiring available upon request.
2 available,...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Very Huge Tinted Glass and Brass Chandelier Attributed to Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Berlin, BE
Very huge and impressive two-tier tinted glass and brass chandelier attributed to Hans-Arne Jakobsson.
The chandelier has a very impressing size and they are real eyecatcher in ever...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Lars Bylund Ceiling Lamp Model Moon by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden
By Lars Bylund
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamp model moon designed by Lars Bylund. Produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large and Rare Flower Pot Pendant by Verner Panton
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large and rare flower pot lighting pendant designed by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, circa 1972. Limited edition pendant with two toned yellow enam...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
"Mandarin" Pendant by Michael Bang for Holmegaard/Royal Copenhagen, 1980s
Located in Lejre, DK
The "Mandarin" pendant, a captivating creation by Michael Bang for Holmegaard/Royal Copenhagen, captures the essence of elegance and contemporary design from the 1980s era. This pend...
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1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Lars Bylund Ceiling Lamp Model Moon by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden
By Lars Bylund
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamp model moon designed by Lars Bylund. Produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Copper 'Olymp' Pendant by Lyfa
By Lyfa
Located in Vienna, AT
Manufactured by Lyfa in Denmark in the 1970s. Designed as the Olymp model, this pendant is fitted with one E27 socket and is perfectly suited for installation in any dining room, bed...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Large "Softing" Pendant Light by Hand Philip Zachau for Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed 1982 by Hans Philip Zachau for Ateljé Lyktan. Perforated steel white painted with wood in the middle and fitted with round neon light.
Measures: Diameter about 60 cm.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Erik Baslev Pendant in Orange
By Erik Balslev
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pendant lamp designed by Eric Balslev and produced by Fog & Mørup in Denmark, circa 1970,
made of enameled aluminum. Painted in ivory, and two shades of deep orange.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Large Pendant by Erik Hoglund Attributed
By Erik Höglund
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of large pendants by Erik Hoglund, (1932-1998) attributed. Sweden, circa 1970s.
Handblown glass and perforated brass. Measures: Glass sh...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Poul Henningsen "PH5" Ceiling Lights
Located in New York, NY
One of the most famous and sought after lights by Poul Henningsen, designed for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, this pair of matte white-enameled aluminum lamps are accentuated with royal bl...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Jonas Bohlin 3-Arm Chandelier in Ultramarine Blue 'C'
By Jonas Bohlin
Located in New York, NY
A, circa 1990 3-arm chandelier by Swedish designer Jonas Bohlin. This fixture was created exclusively for the Stockholm restaurant Rolfs Kök.
This fixture is made from tubular ir...
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Jonas Bohlin 3-Arm Chandelier in Ultramarine Blue 'B'
By Jonas Bohlin
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1990 3-arm chandelier by Swedish designer Jonas Bohlin. This fixture was created exclusively for the Stockholm restaurant Rolfs Kök.
This fixture is made from tubular iro...
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Jonas Bohlin 3-Arm Chandelier in Ultramarine Blue 'A'
By Jonas Bohlin
Located in New York, NY
A, circa 1990 3-arm chandelier by Swedish designer Jonas Bohlin. This fixture was created exclusively for the Stockholm restaurant Rolfs Kök.
This fixture is made from tubular ir...
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Impressive Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Ceiling Lights, Markaryd, 1960s-1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Impressive Hans-Agne Jakobsson, ceiling lights, Markaryd, 1960s-1970s, 11 glass screens of handblown art glass, brass skeleton.
Measures: 46 cm. x 31 cm.
In very good condition.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Pendant by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant by Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1970.
Existing wiring, rewiring available upon request.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ten lights chandelier designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden. Existing wiring, rewiring available upon request. The drop may be adjusted as per customer request.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Stunning Cut Crystal Chandelier from the 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame gold-plated fitted with 12 E14 and one E27 sockets. Made in Sweden in the late 1970s.
Excellent condition.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Very Unique Collectors Item Verner Panton Large Two-Toned Flower Pot Pendant
Located in Haderslev, DK
The two-toned extra large size flower pot pendant is rather rare due to the fact that they were produced in very low numbers by Louis Poulsen in the...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Lacquer
Pendant by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd, Sweden.
Measures: Shade high 13.75"
Original European wiring. Re-wiring available upon request.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Scandinavian Blue Layer Pendant Lamp, Denmark 1980s
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Small Scandinavian pendant lamp in an electric blue!
The different layers and the circular holes on the top provide a nice play of light and shadow, also on the adjacent walls and ...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Radius pendant by Erik Balslev for Fog&Morup, Denmark
Located in Vorst, BE
Radius pendant light in white, a great classic in Scandinavian lighting.
Design by Eric Balslev in 1977 for Fog&Morup, Denmark.
Vintage edition from the 1970s-1980s. Diameter 48...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Midcentury Scandinavian Style Chandelier in Wood and Raffia, 1970
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Raffia and wood Scandinavian style ceiling lamps.
Formed by sheets of wood that are arranged in a circular shape and linked by a multitude of raffia threads that achieve a set th...
Category
1970s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Raffia, Wood
Midcentury Brass Scandinavian Pendant Light, Denmark, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Beautiful midcentury Scandinavian design brass pendant light.
E27/E26 light bulb holder, tested and ready for use.
Denmark, 1970s.
Dimensions:
Height 25 cm/9.80
Diameter 3...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Cocktail Pendant Lamp, Henning Rehhof for Fog & Morup
Located in Lisboa, PT
This pendant lamp, model Cocktail, was designed by Henning Rehhof in 1970 for Fog & Mørup, Denmark. The lamp has twelve metal strips, six longer ones and six shorter painted red on o...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage Danish White Hanging Pendant Lamp from Lyfa, 1970s
By Lyfa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A tiered white metal ceiling lamp designed and manufactured by Lyfa in Denmark during the 1970s. The model is called Diseree and features original cord and fitting - suitable for up ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Midcentury Scandinavian Style Chandeliers in Wood and Raffia, 1970
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Pair of raffia and wood Scandinavian style ceiling lamps. Revised and renewed electrical installation, E27 lampholder for 1 bulb.
Measures: Diameter 45cm
Height 45cm
Height with c...
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1970s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Raffia, Wood
Scandinavian Modern chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs.
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