Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
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: Gubi
Greta Grossman Cobra Floor Lamp, Black
Located in Berkeley, CA
The distinctive cobra floor lamp designed by Greta M. Grossman in the 1950s is inspired by the shape of a cobra’s neck, which is not surprisingly also...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' Floor Lamp in Black
Located in Glendale, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' floor lamp in black. Designed in 1947 by Grossman, this is an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark who meticulously reproduces her work wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
Greta Grossman Grasshopper Floor Lamp, Anthracite Grey
Located in Berkeley, CA
The iconic Grasshopper Floor Lamp was first produced in 1947 by the feminine pioneer Greta M. Grossman. The unique tripod stand of the Grasshopper Floor Lamp is tilted backward and g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Greta Grossman Cobra Floor Lamp, Dusty Blue
Located in Berkeley, CA
The distinctive cobra floor lamp designed by Greta M. Grossman in the 1950s is inspired by the shape of a cobra’s neck, which is not surprisingly also...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Greta Grossman Cobra Floor Lamp, Warm Grey
Located in Berkeley, CA
The distinctive Cobra floor lamp designed by Greta M. Grossman in the 1950s is inspired by the shape of a cobra’s neck, which is not surprisingly also...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum
Greta Grossman Grasshopper Floor Lamp, Alabaster White Glossy
Located in Berkeley, CA
The iconic Grasshopper floor lamp was first produced in 1947 by the feminine pioneer Greta M. Grossman. The unique tripod stand of the Grasshopper Floor Lamp is tilted backward and g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Greta Grossman Grasshopper Floor Lamp, Black Glossy
Located in Berkeley, CA
The iconic Grasshopper Floor Lamp was first produced in 1947 by the feminine pioneer Greta M. Grossman. The unique tripod stand of the Grasshopper Fl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Greta Grossman Grasshopper Floor Lamp, Walnut Brown Glossy
Located in Berkeley, CA
The iconic Grasshopper Floor Lamp was first produced in 1947 by the feminine pioneer Greta M. Grossman. The unique tripod stand of the Grasshopper Floor Lamp is tilted backward and g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Cobra' Floor Lamp in Black
Located in Glendale, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Cobra' Floor Lamp for GUBI in Black.
Designed in 1950 by Grossman, this is an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark who meticulously reproduces her wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' Floor Lamp in Olive Brown
Located in Glendale, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' floor lamp in olive brown. Designed in 1947 by Grossman, this is an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark who me...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
'Gravity' Blackened Steel Floor Lamp for Gubi with Canvas Shade
By Space Copenhagen, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
'Gravity' blackened steel floor lamp for Gubi with Canvas Shade.
Executed in blackened steel with a canvas shade perched atop its stem, t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Metal
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' Floor Lamp in Vintage Red
Located in Glendale, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' floor lamp in vintage red. Designed in 1947 by Grossman, this is an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark who meticulously reproduces her wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
'Gravity' Blackened Steel Floor Lamp for Gubi with White Shade
By Space Copenhagen, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
'Gravity' blackened steel floor lamp for Gubi with white shade.
Executed in blackened steel with a white textile shade perched atop its s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Steel
Greta Grossman Grasshopper Floor Lamp, Oyster White
Located in Berkeley, CA
The iconic Grasshopper Floor Lamp was first produced in 1947 by the feminine pioneer Greta M. Grossman. The unique tripod stand of the Grasshopper Floor Lamp is tilted backward and g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
'Gravity XL High' Floor Lamp for Gubi in Gray Marble with Canvas Shade
By Space Copenhagen, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
'Gravity XL High' floor lamp for Gubi in gray marble with canvas shade.
Executed in solid marble, with a black cloth cord and dimmer, the Gravity XL Floor Lamp designed by Space Cop...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
Greta Grossman Grasshopper Floor Lamp, Andorra Red
Located in Berkeley, CA
The iconic Grasshopper Floor Lamp was first produced in 1947 by the feminine pioneer Greta M. Grossman. The unique tripod stand of the Grasshopper Floor Lamp is tilted backward and g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Greta Grossman Grasshopper Floor Lamp, Jet Black
Located in Berkeley, CA
The iconic Grasshopper Floor Lamp was first produced in 1947 by the feminine pioneer Greta M. Grossman. The unique tripod stand of the Grasshopper Floor Lamp is tilted backward and g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
'Gravity XL High' Floor Lamp for Gubi in White Marble with Canvas Shade
By Space Copenhagen, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
'Gravity XL High' floor lamp for Gubi in white marble with canvas shade.
Executed in solid marble, with a black cloth cord and dimmer, the Gravity XL Floor Lamp designed by Space ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
'Gravity XL High' Floor Lamp for Gubi in Gray Marble with White Shade
By Space Copenhagen, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
'Gravity XL High' Floor Lamp for Gubi in Gray Marble with White Shade.
Executed in solid marble, with a black cloth cord and dimmer, the Gravity XL Floor Lamp designed by Space Cope...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' Floor Lamp in Warm Gray
Located in Glendale, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'grasshopper' floor lamp in warm gray. Designed in 1947 by Grossman, this is an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark who meticulously reproduces her work...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' Floor Lamp in Dusty Blue
Located in Glendale, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' floor lamp in dusty blue. Designed in 1947 by Grossman, this is an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark who meticulously reproduces her wor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Aluminum, Steel
Greta Grossman Grasshopper Floor Lamp, Aspen Yellow
Located in Berkeley, CA
The iconic Grasshopper floor lamp was first produced in 1947 by the feminine pioneer Greta M. Grossman. The unique tripod stand of the Grasshopper fl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Greta Grossman Grasshopper Floor Lamp - Vintage Red
Located in Berkeley, CA
The iconic Grasshopper Floor Lamp was first produced in 1947 by the feminine pioneer Greta M. Grossman. The unique tripod stand of the Grasshopper Fl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
'Gravity XL High' Floor Lamp for Gubi in White Marble with White Shade
By Gubi, Space Copenhagen
Located in Glendale, CA
'Gravity XL High' floor lamp for Gubi in white marble with white shade.
Executed in solid marble, with a black cloth cord and dimmer, the Gravity XL Floor Lamp designed by Space Cop...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
'Gravity XL High' Floor Lamp for Gubi in Black Marble with Canvas Shade
By Gubi, Space Copenhagen
Located in Glendale, CA
'Gravity XL High' floor lamp for Gubi in black marble with canvas shade.
Executed in solid marble, with a black cloth cord and dimmer, the Gravity XL floor lamp designed by Space ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
'Gravity XL High' Floor Lamp for Gubi in Black Marble with White Shade
By Gubi, Space Copenhagen
Located in Glendale, CA
'Gravity XL High' floor lamp for Gubi in black marble with white shade.
Executed in solid marble, with a black cloth cord and dimmer, the Gravity XL Floor Lamp designed by Space C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
Greta Grossman Grasshopper Floor Lamp, Warm Grey
Located in Berkeley, CA
The iconic Grasshopper Floor Lamp was first produced in 1947 by the feminine pioneer Greta M. Grossman. The unique tripod stand of the Grasshopp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Greta Grossman Grasshopper Floor Lamp, Warm Grey
Located in Berkeley, CA
The iconic grasshopper floor lamp was first produced in 1947 by the feminine Pioneer Greta M. Grossman. The unique tripod Stand of the grasshopper floor lamp is tilted backward and g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Greta Grossman Cobra Floor Lamp, Vintage Red
Located in Berkeley, CA
The distinctive cobra floor lamp designed by Greta M. Grossman in the 1950s is inspired by the shape of a cobra’s neck, which is not surprisingly also...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum
Louis Weisdorf 'Multi-Lite' Floor Lamp in Black and Brass
By Gubi, Louis Weisdorf
Located in Glendale, CA
Louis Weisdorf 'Multi-Lite' floor lamp in black and brass. Designed in 1972 by Weisdorf, this is an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark who meticulously reproduces his work with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'G-10' Floor Lamp
Located in Glendale, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'G-10' floor lamp. Designed in 1950 by Grossman, this is an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark who meticulously reproduces her work with scrupulous att...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Greta Grossman Cobra Floor Lamp, Anthracite Grey
Located in Berkeley, CA
The distinctive Cobra floor lamp designed by Greta M. Grossman in the 1950s is inspired by the shape of a cobra’s neck, which is not surprisingly also...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum
Louis Weisdorf 'Multi-Lite' Floor Lamp in Chrome
By Louis Weisdorf, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Louis Weisdorf 'Multi-Lite' floor lamp in chrome. Designed in 1972 by Weisdorf, this is an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark who meticulously reproduces his work with scrupulo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Louis Weisdorf 'Multi-Lite' Floor Lamp in Brass
By Louis Weisdorf, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Louis Weisdorf 'Multi-Lite' floor lamp in brass. Designed in 1972 by Weisdorf, this is an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark who meticulously reproduces his work with scrupulou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Louis Weisdorf 'Multi-Lite' Floor Lamp in White and Chrome
By Louis Weisdorf, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Louis Weisdorf 'Multi-Lite' floor lamp in white and chrome. Designed in 1972 by Weisdorf, this is an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark who meticulously reproduces his work wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Greta Grossman G-10 Floor Lamp
Located in Berkeley, CA
The G-10 floor lamp, designed in 1950 by the icon Greta M. Grossman, is another of her undiscovered designs. The lamp is characterised by its distinctive lampshade, giving the space ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Scandinavian Modern floor lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern floor lamps 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 floor lamps created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern floor lamps made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original floor lamps, popular names associated with this style include Bergboms, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Louis Poulsen, and Gubi. 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 floor lamps differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $233 and tops out at $102,660 while the average work can sell for $3,809.
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