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
- Scandinavian design and Nordic design originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus; 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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Number in Set: Set of 12 or more
Style: Scandinavian Modern
'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 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
Johan Carpner STAV Two Arms Floor Lamp White Brass by Konsthantverk
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Johan Carpner STAV two arms floor lamp white brass by Konsthantverk and manufactured by Konsthantverk.
The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps are manufactured using ...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Sabina Grubbeson Kusk Black Iron Leather Floor Lamp by Konsthantverk
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Floor lamp model Kusk designed by Sabina Grubbeson and manufactured by Konsthantverk.
The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps are manufactured using craftsman’s techniq...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
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
Contemporary Floor Lamp in Black Steel 'Mosaik 250' by Lyfa
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Paris, IDF
Mosaik, wall lamp in white steel by LYFA.
Size : H 135 x W 25 x D 26,9 cm
Materials : Matt painted Steel, Solid brass
LIGHT SOURCE (NOT INCLUDED)
Socket: E27
Max wattage: 60...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, 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
'Gravity' Blackened Steel Floor Lamp for Gubi with Canvas Shade
By Gubi, Space Copenhagen
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
'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
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 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
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
'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
GamFratesi White 'Yuh' Brass and Marble Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
GamFratesi White 'Yuh' Brass and Marble Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Designed in 2017 by the Danish-Italian duo Stine Gam and Enrico Fratesi, the 'Yuh' floor lamp is inspired by the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass, Aluminum
'Gravity XL High' Floor Lamp for Gubi in Gray Marble with Canvas Shade
By Gubi, Space Copenhagen
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 Floo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
'Gravity XL High' Floor Lamp for Gubi in White Marble with Canvas Shade
By Gubi, Space Copenhagen
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
Louis Weisdorf 'Multi-Lite' Floor Lamp in White and Chrome
By Gubi, Louis Weisdorf
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
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL 38' White Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL 38' White Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
The 'VL38' floor lamp was originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen in partnership with Louis Poulsen for t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel, Aluminum
GamFratesi White 'Yuh' Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
GamFratesi White 'Yuh' Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Designed in 2017 by the Danish-Italian duo Stine Gam and Enrico Fratesi, the 'Yuh' floor lamp is inspired by the classic virtues ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble
Louis Poulsen 'Toldbod' Outdoor Bollard in Black
Located in Glendale, CA
Louis Poulsen 'Toldbod' Outdoor Bollard in Black.
The Toldbod 6.1" wall was launched in 2006, with a design based on Poul Henningsen's Ellipse reflec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen AJ Floor Lamp in Dusty Blue for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen AJ Floor Lamp in Dusty Blue for Louis Poulsen.
The AJ series was part of the lighting collection renowned Danish designer Arne Jacobsen created for the original SAS Ro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Zinc, Steel
Arne Jacobsen AJ Floor Lamp in Soft Lemon for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen AJ Floor Lamp in Soft Lemon for Louis Poulsen.
The AJ series was part of the lighting collection renowned Danish designer Arne Jacobsen created for the original SAS Ro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Zinc, Steel
Arne Jacobsen AJ Floor Lamp in White for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen AJ Floor Lamp in white for Louis Poulsen.
The AJ series was part of the lighting collection renowned Danish designer Arne Ja...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Zinc, Steel
Louis Weisdorf 'Multi-Lite' Floor Lamp in Brass
By Gubi, Louis Weisdorf
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
Poul Henningsen 'PH 3½-2½' Opaline Glass and Chrome Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 3½-2½' Opaline Glass and Chrome Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen designed the original three-shade system in 1926-27, using a scientific approach to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
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 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 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
JWDA Floor Lamp, Travertine / Brushed Brass, by Jonas Wagell for Audo
Located in Dubai, AE
Reworking the dimensions of the JWDA Table Lamp to create a pared-back light with a bold personality, the JWDA Floor Lamp is a refined, standalone design that merges contrasting elem...
Category
2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Scandinavian Floor Lamps by A. Svensson and Y. Sandström for Bergboms, Sweden
By Bergboms, Alf Svensson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of Scandinavian floor lamps by Alf Svensson and Yngvar Sandström, Sweden, 1970s.
The lamps are made of solid brass with a trump...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Floor Lamp in White Steel 'Mosaik 250' by Lyfa
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Paris, IDF
Mosaik, wall lamp in white steel by LYFA.
Size : H 135 x W 25 x D 26,9 cm
Materials : Matt painted Steel, Solid brass
LIGHT SOURCE (NOT INCLUDED)
Socket: E27
Max wattage: 60...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Matin Floor Lamp, Lavender by Inga Sempé for Hay
By HAY
Located in Dubai, AE
The Matin Floor Lamp offers a contemporary yet poetic design, with a construction that combines visual delicacy with physical robustness.
The flat-packed design consists of a slend...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Poul Henningsen 'PH 3½-2½' Opaline Glass Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Black
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 3½-2½' Opaline Glass Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Black
Poul Henningsen designed the original three-shade system in 1926-27, using a scientific approach to cr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
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
'Gravity XL High' Floor Lamp for Gubi in Black Marble with Canvas Shade
By Space Copenhagen, Gubi
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
Silas Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Silas Floor Lamp is a modern exploration of clean lines and minimalist shapes inspired by the De Stijl design movement. The lamp finds its inspiration through the simplified appr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Cord, Ash, Oak, Walnut
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.