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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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Period: 1950s
Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Model 11025 by Idman, circa 1950s
By Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
Scandinavian Modern flush mount model 11025 by Idman Oy Finland, from the 1950s. Fabric shade, brass details. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use. Cla...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
A Beautiful and Lively Lisa Johansson-Papé Ceiling Lamp Model 71-115, Orno 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare and beautiful ceiling lamp by Finnish designer Lisa Johansson-Papé from the 1950s. An absolute gem harmoniously combining esthetics and functionality. This lamp design was ori...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Rare Pair of Flush Mounts, Attributed to Lisa Johansson-Pape, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare pair of flush mounts, attributed to Lisa Johansson-Pape for Maria Hospital in Helsinki Finland, 1950s. Painted metal and glass. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with ag...
Category
1950s Finnish 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
A Beautiful and Lively Lisa Johansson-Papé Ceiling Lamp Model 71-115, Orno 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare and beautiful ceiling lamp by Finnish designer Lisa Johansson-Papé from the 1950s. An absolute gem harmoniously combining esthetics and functionality. This lamp design was ori...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
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
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
Flush Mount, Valinte Oy Finland, 1950s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Flush mount, manufactured by Valinte Oy Finland from the 1950s. Brass with silk shade. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Lisa Johansson-Pape Flush Mount Model number 71-111 for Orno
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 Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Hans Bergström Brass & Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Ateljé Lyktan, Åhus, Sweden, 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Classic Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp Model 2098N, in Brass and Opaline Glass. Idman
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful ceiling lamp by Paavo Tynell. This model came with different size glass version shades, mainly 40 , 50 or 60 cm long.
This particular example is in completely original c...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Large Swedish Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Fabric
Large Flush Mount, Finland, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Beautiful flush mount, manufactured in Finland, from the 1950s. Brass details, plastic shade. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian finnish ceiling light by Lasipaino, Opal, 1950.
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Scandinavian finnish ceiling light by Lasipaino, made in Opal glass and produced in 1950. Lasipaino was a glass/lamp factory in finland that produced and design opal glass ceiling light...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Opaline Glass
Pair of Model 80112-25 Flush Mounts, Idman Oy, 1950s
By Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Pair of model 80112-25 flush mounts by Idman Oy from the 1950s. Milk glass and metal. Manufacturer's stamp in the bottom. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear consistent wit...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Model 80112-25 Flush Mounts, Idman Oy, 1950s
By Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Pair of model 80112-25 flush mounts by Idman Oy from the 1950s. Milk glass and metal. Manufacturer's stamp in the bottom. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear consistent wit...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Hans Agne Jakobsson Pair Glass flush mount Lamps, Midcentury from Sweden 1950's
Located in Forest, BE
Elegant pair of glass and metal flush mount / suspensions by master lamps make Hans Agne Jakobsson. It is providing a warm atmosphere and even better when lighted. Little copper scre...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Flush Mount Light by Alvar Aalto for Idman, Finland, 1950s
By Idman, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Flush mount ceiling lamp by Alvar Aalto, in a sleek design. Two cylinder shaped lamp shades mounted on a white lacquered metal rectangle that is mounted to the ceiling.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Paavo Tynell Flush Mounts for Idman, 1950s
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of Paavo Tynell flush mounts for Idman Oy from the 1950s. Metal frame with milk glass shades. Manufacturer's stamp on the bottom. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consi...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Flush Mount Light by Alvar Aalto for Idman, Finland, 1950s
By Idman, Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Flush mount ceiling lamp by Alvar Aalto, in a sleek design. Five lamp shades with vertical lamellas, mounted on a white lacquered metal rectangle that is mounted directly to the ceil...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Finnish Flush Mount by Lasipaino Oy, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Scandinavian Modern Finnish flush mount by Lasipaino Oy from the 1950s. Frosted glass with metal frame. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear consistent with age and use. Bea...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Hans Bergström brass ceiling lamps, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Hans Bergström. Solid brass and opaline shades.
Produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden, 1950s.
2 pieces available.
Please note: listed price is for one (1) lamp.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Hans Bergström Flush Mount Lights, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Ateljé Lyktan, Åhus, Sweden, 1950s.
Installed with 1 bulb with E27 socket.
Please note: listed price is for one (1) lamp (set of 3 available).
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brass Ceiling Lamp by Hans Bergström, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Hans Bergström. Solid brass and opaline shades.
Produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden, 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
Alvar Aalto for Idman Pair Of Metal Ceiling Lamps, 1950s
By Idman, Alvar Aalto
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Pair of metal ceiling lamps designed by Alvar Aalto for Idman in Finland, 1950s.
The lamps feature the original manufacturer’s stamp.
Date of manufacture: 1950s
Origin: Finland
Mat...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage 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
Lisa Johansson Pape Flush Mount Glass and Brass Midcentury Lamp Finland, 1950s
Located in Forest, BE
Spectacular glass and brass flush mount lamp made in the 1950s. The lamp come in two parts, the glass and the metal part that hold 3 bubble lighting wh...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal, 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
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 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
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
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
Set of Three Wall Lights from ASEA, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of three very cool wall lights from ASEA, made from metal with white lacquer. Industrial look with accentuated joinery on the necks.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal, 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
Pair of Swedish Brass Chandeliers by ASEA, 1950s
By ASEA, Hans Bergström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent condition. Produced by ASEA, Sweden, 1950s. Brass and opaline glass.
Measures: Diameter 60 cm
Height: Adjustable according to your wishes, minimum 60 cm.
$6,000 is for one...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage 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
Silk Flush Mount, Idman Oy, 1950s
By Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Silk flush mount, manufactured by Idman Oy, 1950s. Silk shade, brass details. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Beautiful design.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Flush mount ceiling lamp by Hans Bergström. Produced by Ateljé Lyktan 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Flush mount ceiling lamp designed by Hans Bergström. Produced by Ateljé Lyktan during the 1950s. Made from polished brass and opal glass shade. Very good vintage condition with age r...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Opal, Brass
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
Paavo Tynell for Idman Pair of "80112-25" Opaline Glass Ceiling Lamps, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Pair of opaline glass ceiling lamps, model "80112-25", designed by Finnish designer Paavo Tynell for Idman in Finland, 1950s.
Designed by Finnish lighting pioneer Paavo Tynell and m...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Metal
Rare Lisa Johansson-Pape Hand Painted Flush Mount Model 1001 for Orno, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare Lisa Johansson-Pape hand painted flush mount model 1001 for Orno from the 1950s, stamped, opaline glass with hand painted leaves, good vintage condition, minor wear consistent w...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount Lighting
Materials
Opaline Glass
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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