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
Period: 1950s
Alvar Aalto Angel Wing Floor Lamp by Valaistustyö in Finland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and 1st production angel wing floor lamp model A805 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Valaistustyö in Finland.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Floor Lamp by Holm Sørensen & Co. in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare floor lamp designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen. Produced by Holm Sørensen & Co. in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Height Adjustable Floor Lamp in Brass Produced by Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Height adjustable floor lamp in brass. Produced by Falkenbergs Belysning in Sweden. Dimensions as photographed (W x D x H): 44 x 44 x 132-175 cm.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp in the Style of Adrian Pearsall
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Unique Mid-Century floor lamp with wood base and brass arms. The lamp features an almost free-floating center globe held up by three arms each decorated with rounded hourglass shapes...
Category
1950s Unknown Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood
Svend Aage Holm-Sorensen Floor Lamp White, Denmark, 1950
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and subtle grasshopper floor lamp designed by Svend Aage Holm-Sorensen for Holm Sørensen & Co, Denmark 1950. This is for a rare white painted version, nice shade with a die...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Floor Lamp / Uplight Attributed to William Watting Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and large floor lamp / uplight attributed to William Watting. Produced in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Nickel
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
Hans Bergström floor lamp model 569 by Ateljé Lyktan in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Floor lamp model 569 designed by Hans Bergström. Produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Floor Lamp in the Manner of Greta Magnusson-Grossman Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare floor lamp in the manner of Greta Magnusson-Grossman. Probably produced by Bergbom in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Elegant Danish Midcentury Floor Lamp by Holm Sorensen, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking floor lamp in black painted metal and brass. Comes with new fabric shades. Designed and made by Holm Sorensen in the 1950s made in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Floor Lamp in Metal by Eskilstuna Elektrofabrik, Sweden
Located in Goteborg, SE
Floor lamp in metal by Eskilstuna Elektrofabrik, Sweden. Adjustable height.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen floor lamp by Holm Sørensen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare floor lamp designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen. Produced by Holm Sørensen & Co in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
1950s Set of Two Danish Tripod Floor Lamps by Svend Aage Holm Sorensenen
Located in Knebel, DK
Rare set of two fully complete Danish tripod floor lamps designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, circa 1955.
The floor lamps feature a black en...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Hans Bergström Floor Lamp Model No 563 by Ateljé Lyktan in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare floor lamp model no 563 designed by Hans Bergström. Produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Floor Lamps in Oak and Brass by Holm Sorensen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of height adjustable floor lamps in oak and brass on a black metal base, designed and made by Holm Sorensen, Denmark in the 1950s. Great original condition.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Floor Lamp in Teak and Brass by Holm Sorensen, Danish Design, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Height adjustable floor lamp in teak and brass on a black metal base, designed and made by Holm Sorensen, Denmark in the 1950s. Great original condition.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Floor Lamp A811 Designed by Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cast iron, brass, lacquered metal and leather.
Rare model.
Alvar Aalto was a Finnish architect and designer. His work includes architecture, furniture, lighting, and glassware,...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Iron
Floor Lamps in the Style of Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of floor lamps in the style of Svend Aage Holm Sørensen. Produced by Fog & Mørup in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Floor Lamp in Oak and Brass by Holm Sorensen, Danish Design, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Height adjustable floor lamp in oak and brass on a black metal base, designed and made by Holm Sorensen, Denmark in the 1950s. Great original condition.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Floor Lamp Produced by Holm Sørensen & Co in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare floor lamp designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen. Produced by Holm Sørensen & Co in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Elegant Danish Midcentury Floor Lamp by Holm Sorensen, Danish Design, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking floor lamp in black painted metal and brass. Comes with new fabric shades. Designed and made by Holm Sorensen in the 1950s made in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Floor Lamp in Brass and Braided Leather, Swedish Modern, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Swedish floor lamp in brass, braided leather and great original condition, 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Floor Lamp in Brass by Holm Sørensen & Co. in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare floor lamp designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen. Produced by Holm Sørensen & Co. in Denmark. Similar model is also available to make a pair. Please note: This will be sold ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Floor Lamp in Brass by Holm Sørensen & Co. in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare floor lamp designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen. Produced by Holm Sørensen & Co. in Denmark. Similar model is also available to make a pair. Please note: This will be sold ...
Category
1950s Danish 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
Alvar Aalto Early Floor Lamp Model A 808 by Valaistustyö in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare and early floor lamp model A 808 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Valaistustyö in Finland. Designed for National Pensions Institute in Helsinki.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Ilmari Tapiovaara "Maija the Bee" Floor Lamp by Hienoteras in Finland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and early floor lamp “Maija the bee” / Maija Mehiläinen designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara. Produced by Hienoteras in Finland.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Alvar Aalto Angel Wing Floor Lamp Model A805 by Valaistustyö in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and first production angel wing floor lamp model A805 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Valaistustyö in Finland.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Alvar Aalto Angel Wing Floor Lamp Model A805 by Valaistustyö in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and 1st production angel wing floor lamp model A805 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Valaistustyö in Finland.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Leather, Lacquer
Alva Aalto Floor Lamp Model A808 for Valaitustyo Ky, 1950s
Located in Madrid, ES
An Alvar Alto floor lamp edited by Valaitustyo Ky in the early 1950s. Brass shade, white metal; black leather-covered lamp stand. Early edition. Top impressed with "Valaitustyio A 808...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish Leather and Steel Floor Light
Located in London, GB
Leather and steel floor lamp made in Denmark in the 1950s.
The stem is covered in black leather, the circular base and the bulb holder are ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Swedish Floor Lamp
Located in Long Island City, NY
A floor lamp by Malmo metal product company, Sweden, circa 1950.
Brass and glass. Shade not included.
Existing European wiring, rewiring available upon r...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamp, Stockmann/Orno Oy, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Scandinavian Modern floor lamp, manufactured by Stockmann/Orno Oy, 1950s. Brass with silk lampshade. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Beautiful minim...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamp from Falkenbergs Belysning, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brass floor lamp from Falkenbergs Belysning, with adjustable height and flexible neck. Elegant brass “T” detail, that allows you to lift and move the lamp with two fingers.
Height 9...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Senator Floor Lamps, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Pair of Senator floor lamps, design Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1950s. Leather and brass with cotton lampshades. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent wit...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Lisa Johansson-Papé floor lamps for Orno, model 30-058, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Lisa Johansson-Pape(1907-1989) was a Finnish designer best known for her works in lightings. She paid more attention to the function of the lamp firstly, then the design feature seco...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A three-armed brass, black-lacquered metal and beige fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 67” H x 13.5” W x 14” D
Stated dimension...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Josef Frank Floor Lamp Model No. 2568, Sweden, 1950s
By Josef Frank
Located in London, GB
Original Josef Frank ‘Small Camel’ floor lamp, Model No. 2568, designed for and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950's. The lamp is in good original co...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell Floor Lamp Model 9631, Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A very rare, but one of the best and most iconic floor lamps by Paavo Tynell. This model 9631 lamp is in great original condition straight from the 1950s, apart from the wires and sh...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Floor Lamp with Fabric Shade, Scandinavia, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The so-called ‘Golden Age’ of the 1950s is often cited as the apex of the Scandinavian design movement, when an unparalleled volume of international design icons and iconic furniture...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern "Model 145" Floor Lamps by Eskilstuna Elektro, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Eskilstuna Elektro Fabriks AB was a Swedish company that operated from 1916 to 1984, specializing in the production of electrical appliances and lighting fixtures. During the midcentury period, the company produced a range of iconic floor lamps that epitomized Swedish design of the era.
This pair is composed of “model 145...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Brass and Teak Floor Lamp by Hans Bergström for ASEA, 1950s
By ASEA, Hans Bergström
Located in Stockholm, SE
A gorgeous brass and teak floor lamp designed by Hans Bergström and made by ASEA in the 1950s Sweden. Beautiful patina and lovely design wit...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H.W. Armatur, Adjustable Floor Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan floor lamp designed and produced by a H.W. Armatur, Sweden, 1950s.
Dimensions variable, measured as illustrated in first image.
Sold with Lampshade. Dimensi...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Floor Lamps from Luco, Sweden, 1950s
By Luco
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of cool floor lamps from Luco, made from lacquered metal with brass details. Graphic look with circular bases. Adjustable height, 122-184 cm.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Floor Lamp by Frank Josef, Made in Sweden
Located in Lejre, DK
Floor light designed by Josef Frank and made for Svenskt Tenn. Great original condition.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Midcentury metal floor lamp by Bertil Brisborg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking metal floor lamp by Bertil Brisborg, with an exceptionally cool open space base. The lamp is lacquered blue in a grainy lacquer. Industrial, graphic design.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Floor Lamp by Karlskrona Lampfabrik, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Floor lamp produced in Sweden by Karlskrona Lampfabrik. Made during the 1950s. Made from cast iron, metall and acrylic. New electric chord. Light switch on the chord. Very good vinta...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
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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