Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
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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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Large Arne Jacobsen 'Eklipta' Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
AJ Eklipta was designed by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen in 1959 for Rødovre Town Hall. They were used indoors on stairways and outdoors as wall lamps. The fixture emits soft comfo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Flush Mount, Fabric, Metal, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white fabric flush mount designed and produced in Sweden, 1960s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): N/A
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 2 sockets.There is no maximum wattage st...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Ceiling Light by Paavo Tynell. Model K5-34, Idman
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A ceiling light designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman, Model K5-34. Finland , circa 1950th.
Polished brass with wooden slots shade. (3) lamp sockets. Diameter 25.6″, height approx. 12″...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Ceiling Light by Paavo Tynell, Model K5-27, Idman.
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A ceiling light designed by Paavo Tynell, produced by Idman Oy, Model K5-27. Finland , circa 1950th.
Polished brass and pleated plastic lampshade. Two lighting sockets.. Diameter 27...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Ceiling Light by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors / 2 available
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Ceiling light by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. Circa 1960th
Textured glass with brass hardware. 6 Candelabra style sockets. Diam. 15.75".
Existing European wiring , rewiring...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Alvar Aalto A337 Flush Mount, Valaisinpaja Oy, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful 'Flying Saucer' Model A337, ceiling flush mount lamp by Alvar Aalto, early example by original manufacture Valaisinpaja Oy, Finland, circa 1953, labelled with manufacture's...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Martha & Beaumont Mood, Flush mounts, Ceramic, USA, 1970s
By Martha Mood
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of hand-painted yellow, red and blue ceramic flush mounts or pendant lights, designed and produced by Martha & Beaumont Mood, San Antonio, Texas, USA, 1970s
Overall Dimensio...
Category
1970s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Ceiling light by Paavo Tynell, model 9067
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Flush mount ceiling light designed by Paavo Tynell, Model 9067, manufactured by Taito Oy, Circa 1950th.
Painted metal with polished brass base and defusers.
Similar example featured...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Ceiling light by Paavo Tynell model H10-100 Idman / 2 available
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Flush mount outdoor light designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy, Model H10-100. Finland, circa 1950th. Large glass bawl with metal mount. Can be modified for mount on hanging rod. M...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Glass
Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Lisa Johansson Pape, Finland, c. 1950
Located in New York City, NY
This elegant ceiling light by Lisa Johansson-Pape is gracefully minimal, with sloping art-deco lines and a brass shade that's quintessentially Finnish. This ceiling light is reminisc...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Flush Mount, Fabric, Brass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An embroidery fabric, metal and brass wall light designed and produced in Sweden, 1960s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 4.5” H x 4” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 3 sock...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Poul Henningsen PH Hat Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH Hat wall or ceiling light for Louis Poulsen. Designed by Henningsen in 1961 as a refined glare free lighting solution for bedrooms and other ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Steel
Rare 1960s Paavo Tynell Starry Sky 9068 Lamp by Lightolier Ceiling Mount Large
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Ready to be hardwired, with normal US 110v voltage. Houses 4 incandescent bulbs.
This is a large 18x18 square “starry sky” ceiling lamp model #9068 by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier. ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Steel
A pair of large ceiling lights by Paavo Tynell, Model 9067
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Paavo Tynell designed a pair of large, rare available version of ceiling light , Model 9067, manufactured by Taito Oy, Circa 1950th.
Painted metal with polished brass base and defuse...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Oversized ceiling light by Lisa Johansson-Pape / 2 available
Located in Long Island City, NY
Oversized flush mount ceiling light designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno, Finland. Circa 1960th.
Acrylic shade with brass fittings and spacers. Diam- 27.5" ; H-5"
(3) Edison Typ...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Acrylic
Lyfa Flush Mount Lights, 1972
By Kay Boeck-Hansen, Lyfa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning circular flush mount lights 'Lundofte' by Kay Boeck-Hansen & Jørgen Stærmose for Lyfa, 1972, in dark blue metal with white glass diffuser and white acrylic ring for addition...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Flush Mount light by Gunnel Nyman for Idman, 3 available.
By Idman Oy, Gunnel Nyman
Located in Long Island City, NY
Flush mount lamp designed by Gunnel Nyman for Idman, Finland. Circa 1950th. Opaline glass with brass decor. Stamped "Idman". Rewiring available upon request.
Total (3) fixtures avai...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Orrefors Bubble Textured Crystal Flushmount
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Modernist crystal and brass flushmount having a dense bubbled texture. 3 Sockets.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large 'Ripls' Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Ripls' Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen.
Louis Poulsen set out to create a lamp which was discrete – yet also an experience. Fro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Light with Ceiling Deffusers
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare available ceiling light with polished brass ceiling mount reflectors. Model #8052, designed by Paavo Tynell for Taiot/ Idman, Finland , Circa ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
1960s Mauri Almari Opaline Glass and White Metal 'AE 88' Ceiling Lamp for Itsu
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Mauri Almari Opaline glass and white metal 'AE 88' ceiling lamp for Itsu. Produced in Finland in the 1960s and in the manner of Paavo Tynell. A rare and elegant ceiling lamp ex...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
1940s Etched Glass Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
A 1940s Etched Glass Flush Mount having a bulbous frosted blown glass with intricate art deco lace around the top of the glass. 4 are available.
Category
1940s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Ceiling Light by Paavo Tynell, Model 9052 / 2 available
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare available Model 9052, designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito/ Idman. Finland, Circa 1950th. Polished brass with opaline glass shade and 3 Edison socket bulbs.
Similar model feature...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
'Ripls' Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
'Ripls' Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen.
Louis Poulsen set out to create a lamp which was discrete – yet also an experience. From a di...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Heikki Turunen '340-284 Luxifer' Ceiling Light for Orno
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful '340-284 Luxifer' Model, ceiling flush mount lamp by Heikki Turunen for Orno Oy, Finland 1970, white enameled louvered body, labelled with manufacture's mark, wired for US ...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
1940s Paavo Tynell Model #2016a Glass & Metal Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Taito Oy
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
1940s Paavo Tynell Model #2016A glass & metal wall or ceiling lamp for Taito Oy. Executed in white opaline glass and metal. Manufactured by Taito Oy, Finland in the late 1940s, this is a fine unsigned example of a Tynell's iconic refinement.
Price is per item. Two lamps available. Similar lamps...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Paavo Tynell Starry Sky 9068 Lamp by Lightolier Midcentury Island Nook Pendant
Located in Hyattsville, MD
US WIRED, from a Washington DC estate.
Rare ceiling downlight, or could be outfitted to be hung as a pendant. This is a USA Lightolier version uses an anodized aluminum grate diffus...
Category
1960s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Steel
1940s Paavo Tynell Model #2024 Glass & Metal Flush Mount for Taito Oy
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
1940s Paavo Tynell Model #2024 glass & metal flush mount for Taito Oy. This rare and exceptional flush mount is executed in white opaline glass and metal. Manufactured by Taito in th...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Lighting by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of rare, custom order flush mount lights designed by Alvar Aalto for Itsu, Model "AE-7055". Finland, circa 1950th. Lacquered metal. Stamped by manufacturer. Existing wires, re...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Sheet Metal
Paavo Tynell Starry Sky ceiling lights model 9068 set of 2
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paavo Tynell Starry Sky model 9068 ceiling lights for Idman Oy.
Set of 2
Model 9068 "Starry Sky"
One light stamped "Idman"
Perforated enameled metal, brass diffuser, glass diffuser.
...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ceiling Mount Light by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Ceiling mount light designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland, Circa 1950th.
Polished brass and painted metal. Marked Taito.
Rewiring avai...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Ceiling Light by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Ceiling light designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland, Circa 1940th. Model 9053. Marked by manufacturer.
Recently rewired with 3 porcelain sockets. The paint surface restor...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
1960s Danish Wall Sconce by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A wall sconce having a half globe crowned by a white lacquered asymmetrically angled shade.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Ceiling Light by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ceiling light by Paavi Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland, Circa 1950th.
Polished brass stem with wire flowers decoration and opaline glass shade. 3 Edition type sockets.
Some tarnish on...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pendant by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
Designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, 1950s.
Model RD 1322.
Existing European wires. Re-wiring available upon request.
Priced...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kaiser Black Nickel Flushmount, 1 of 4
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern brushed, blackened nickel flushmount with 13 glass bubble/caviar glass covers. Rewired for use in the USA, uses candelabra type b...
Category
20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Itsu, Finnish 1960 'AA71' Flush Mount with Polished Brass Frame and 3 Opal Shade
By Itsu
Located in New York, NY
Itsu, Finnish 1960 'AA71' flush mount with a frame of polished lacquered brass with three opal glass shades. Newly restored and rewired for use in the USA with 3 standard base socket...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Brass and Glass Ice Cube Flush Mount
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian modern Classic flush mount featuring 13 ice cube elements suspended on a polished brass backplate. Rewired for use in the USA, uses chandelier...
Category
20th Century Austrian Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Glass Lollipop Flush Mount by Doria
Located in New York, NY
Modernist flush mount light fixture with alternating glass spherical glass elements on a brushed nickel backplate. Rewired for use in the USA.
Category
20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell, Pair of Ceiling Lights, Model 9068, Idman Oy, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Houston, TX
"Starry Sky" ceiling light, Model 9068.
Finland, circa 1950s.
Manufactured and stamped [Idman].
Painted aluminum and metal with glass diffuser.
Measures: 24 W x 24 D x 23.5 H cm.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Danish Mid-Century Pendant / Ceiling Fixture by Lyfa
By Lyfa
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern copper ceiling pendant / fixture suspended from adjustable cord. The fixture is composed of concentric rings of copper metal...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Copper
Oversized flush mount lighting by Paavo Tynell / 2 available.
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Oversized flush mount lighting designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito/ Idman Finland. Model 2016.
Opaline glass shade with wooden shade with (2) Edison type sockets.
Stamped IDMAN.
Rewir...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Swedish Designer, Flush Mount, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white embroidery fabric flush mount designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): N/A
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 3 sockets.There is no maxi...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Fabric
Swedish Designer, Flush Mount, Embroidery Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige embroidery fabric flush mount light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.75” H x 21.5” W x 4.2...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Fabric
Small Arne Jacobsen 'Eklipta' Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
AJ Eklipta was designed by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen in 1959 for Rødovre Town Hall. They were used indoors on stairways and outdoors as wall lamps. The fixture emits soft comfo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Arne Jacobsen 'Eklipta' Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
AJ Eklipta was designed by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen in 1959 for Rødovre Town Hall. They were used indoors on stairways and outdoors as wall lamps. The fixture emits soft comfo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern flush mount for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern flush mount 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 flush mount created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern flush mount 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 flush mount, popular names associated with this style include Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Fagerhult, Kay Boeck-Hansen, and Lyfa. 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 flush mount differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $690 and tops out at $6,500 while the average work can sell for $1,922.
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