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: Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson Floor Lamps Model G-154, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden, 1970s. Signed.
Please note: Sold separately or as a pair, listed price is for the pair.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Floor Lamp by Hans Agne Jacobsson, Made in Sweden
Located in Lejre, DK
Floor light designed by Hans Agne Jacobsson and made for AB Markaryd. Great original condition.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson G-123 Floor Lamp in Brass & Fabric Produced in Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century floor lamp model "G-123" in brass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson produced Hans-Agne Jakobsson Markaryd AB Sweden, 1950s. In good original condition with a newly made shade c...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Floor Lamp in Brass, Black and White Metal by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large Floor Lamp in Brass, Black and White Metal by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass, black and white lacquered metal
Style: Mid century, Scandina...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Floor Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd Sweden, circa 1965
Located in Berlin, DE
Floor lamp by Hans Agne Jakobson, Markaryd Sweden, circa 1965
Active between the 1950s and '70s—in the golden age of Scandinavian design—Swedish interior decorator and furniture des...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Mid Century Floor Lamp Model "G-23" Produced in Sweden 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare mid century "G-23" floor lamp in black lacquered metal and original fabric shade designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, 1950s. Good original condition and ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Rope Wood Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Very rare Hans-Agne Jakobsson (1919-2009) floor lamp from the 1960s. Wooden stem covered with neatly layered thin rope from base to top. Original lamp shade of matching layered thin ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Rope, Wood, Pine
Floor Lamp in Brass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Floor Lamp in Brass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Very rare floor lamp model G-81
Produced by Hans-Agne Jak...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vintage floor lamp, model G45, designed and manufactured by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in Sweden during the 1950s. The lamp features a stained beech stem and a brass tripod base, it comes w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson Floor Lamps Model G-23, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of floor lamps model G-23 in black lacquered metal produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1950s.
Very good condition.
Diameter of the base: 18 cm
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Floor Lamp G-37, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s.
Model G-37.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Cane
Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB, Markaryd
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Beautiful and very rare floor light, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. The lamp has been fully restored and comes with a new lamp shade.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Hans Agne Jakobsson, brass floor lamp model Tropicana, circa 1970
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Extrememly rare floor lamp design by Hans Agne Jakobsson and produced in Markaryd in the 70's. This floor lamp is the Tropicana model, G222, only produced at a low amount. The lamp i...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson Floor Lamps Model G-185, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of floor lamps in brass and lacquered metal produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1970s. Very good condition.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamp "G-89" by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden 1960
Located in Grythyttan, SE
The floor lamp is made of brass, original lampshade with 2 lamp holders. The lampshade is adjustable in height.
DIMENSIONS:
Height: 162 cm
Diameter lampshade: 41 cm
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Metal Floor Lamp number G37 by Hans Agne Jakobson 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian metal floor lamp. A metal rod held by a half-ball in solid metal (heavy) at the foot and topped by an original paper lampshade inlaid with fern leaves. Very beaut...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Steel
1960s Hans-Agne Jakobsson Wood Tripod Floor Lamp for AB Ellysett
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Hans-Agne Jakobsson wood tripod floor lamp for AB Ellysett. Designed and produced by Jakobsson in Markaryd, Sweden and executed in thin bentwood w...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bentwood
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson Floor Lamps Model G-60, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lacquered metal frame in forest green. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Floorlamp mod G45 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely and elegant teak and brass Floor lamp mod G45 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd, Sweden in the 1960s. Tripod base in brass and black teak lamp pole. Perfeckt lamp f...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Floor Lamps Model G-50 Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of floor lamps model G-50 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Floor Lamp Model G-178 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare floor lamp model G-178 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Blue Hans-Agne Jakobsson Floor Lamp Model G-109, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s.
Good condition, new wiring.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Floorlamp mod G35 of teak and iron by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely and elegant teak and iron Floor lamp mod G35 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd, Sweden in the 1960s. Cross iron base and teak lamp pole with a new upholstered fabric drum...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
1950's Floor Lamp Model S-1871 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare 1950's Lilac painted metal and Brass Floor lamp Model S-1871 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by the designers own company Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden. Age approp...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
1960s Hans-Agne Jakobsson Wood Tripod Floor Lamp for AB Ellysett
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Hans-Agne Jakobsson wood tripod floor lamp for AB Ellysett. Designed and produced by Jakobsson in Markaryd, Sweden and executed in thin bentwood with solid wood tripod legs. A ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bentwood
Hans Agne Jakobsson 'G35' Floor Lamp in Teak and Iron, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare floor lamp was designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson and produced by his company in Markaryd, Sweden in the early 1960s. The lamp is marked with a manufacturer's plate indicating the model number G35. The design consists of a cross legged base in black iron on which the central stem in solid teak wood is placed. The drum shade is placed on the top part of the stem and appears to float, with the central stem continuing above the shade. A distinct and elegant example of the Swedish Modern lighting...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare model in aluminum and chrome. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden, 1970s. Signed. New wiring.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Pair of Floor Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare floor lamp model designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd. Sweden 1950s.
1 x E27 socket / each lamp.
Please note: Lamp should be fitted professionally in accordance...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Floor Lamps S-1871 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare pair of floor lamps model S-1871 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden.
Please note: We’re selling these floor lamps with...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Pair of Rare Floor Lamps, Model G-192 M, in Brass, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of rare floor lamps, model G-192 M, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson & manufactured by H-AJ AB in Markaryd, Sweden in the 1950s.
Good vintage condition.
Category
1950s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Floor Lamps Model G-20 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ab in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare pair of floor lamps model G-20 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Floor Lamp Model G-123
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare floor lamp model G-123 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Hans-Agne Jakobsson Floor Lamps Model G-110, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden.
Please note: Listed price is for one (1) floor lamp.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson floor lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare floor lamp designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Floor Lamp Model G-20 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ab in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare floor lamp model G-20 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson Floor Lamps Model G-45, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare model G-45. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB, Markaryd, Sweden.
New wiring. Signed.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Candelabras by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of candelabras designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by his own company in Markaryd, Sweden during the 1950s. Made from black lacquered steel and leather. Very good conditio...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Iron
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Floor Lamps Model G-93 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of floor lamps model G-93 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden. Please note: We’re selling these floor lamps without any shades.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Floor Lamp "G-81" by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden
Located in Goteborg, SE
The rare floor lamp was made at Hans-Agne Jacobssons own studio in Markaryd, Sweden. This version is fully lacquered with the top detail in brass.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
"G-50" Brass Floor Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1960s, Sweden
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of floor lamps model "G-50" designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson and produced by his own company in Markaryd, Sweden during the 1960s. Made from solid polished brass with new hand se...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Model G-110 Silk Fringe Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
This floor lamp, model G-110, was designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in Markaryd, Sweden.
- Brass and fringes
- circa 1960s.
- midcentury, Scandin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Floor Lamp by Hans Agne Jacobsson, Made in Sweden
Located in Lejre, DK
Floor light designed by Hans Agne Jacobsson and made for AB Markaryd. Great original condition.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Very Rare Hans-Agne Jakobsson Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden.
Excellent condition. New wiring.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Hans-Agne Jakobsson G-20 Floor Lamp in Brass
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare floor lamp model G-20 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Floor Lamp Model G-199
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Floor lamp model G-199 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Solid Brass lamp with an original shade.
The brass part of the lamp is in good condition with some scratches and wear of t...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Floor Lamp by Hans- Agne Jakobsson
Located in Long Island City, NY
A floor lamp designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, circa 1970. Yellow painted metal adjustable height shades on polished chrome stem. Existing wiring, rewiring available upon requ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
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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