Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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.
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Color: Beige
Danish Modern PH-Hat Pair Sconces by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
The PH-Hat sconce by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark in 12 inches diameter size. An articulated shaded wall light, modern and fun for added or accent lighting. Also great for bedside lighting. Pale pink inside and white outside. Rewired with UL cord and plug for US. Price is for the pair.
Larger: 12" diameter x 7" deep - Takes a 75 W max medium base bulb - Pair $1400.
There is one extra single available in size, 12" Single $700 - must email us to make new listing...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Set of Danish Modern Brass and Opal Glass Wall Sconces by Acton Bjorn, 1950s
By Acton Bjørn
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful set of three wall sconces in mouth-blown opal glass and solid brass. Produced by Fog & Morup in Denmark in the 1950s and designed by architect Acton Bjorn...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Opal, Brass
Cross Oyster Flush Mounted Ceiling Light by Rolf Krüger for Staff
Located in Haderslev, DK
Beautifully designed flush mounted light panel for either wall or ceiling by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten, Germany, 1968.
Sculptural light panel oyster ...
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1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
SS01 Wall Arm Long Light, Hand Crocheted in 100% Egyptian Cotton
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
A direct light source, pivoting left and right for easy adjustment of light focus. SS01 Wall Arm Long is perfect for a social environment.
Our pendants and lighting designs are made...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Brass Pendulum Wall Sconces by Pierre Forsell for Skultuna
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Chic wall sconces by Pierre Forsell for Skultuna in the 1950s. All stamped at the back, five of them have a cup to receive the melted wax.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1950s Mauri Almari Model No. 71032 Wall Lamps for Idman
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1950s Mauri Almari Model No. 71032 Wall Lamps for Idman. A rare example executed in solid brass, with manufacturer's stamp. Highly reminiscent of Paavo Tynell's iconic design...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large Wall Lamps Produced by ASEA in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large wall lamps by unknown designer. Produced by ASEA in Sweden.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Rare Hans-Agne Jakobsson V267 Wall Light, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish fringes wall light model V271 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, produced in Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s.
Measures: Diameter 16.5 cm
Distance from...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Art Deco Brass, & Pewter Sconces Elis Bergh for C G Hallberg
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern keystone shaped pair of Swedish Art Deco wall sconces in polished brass with pewter details. The sconces each have a single candle with candelabra socket, a pewte...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Wall Lamp Model V-169/5 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare wall lamp model V-169/5 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in Markaryd, Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Metal Wall Lamps by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of strikingly graphic wall lights by Sven Aage Holm Sørensen. Made from metal lacquered white, black and orange.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Poul Henningsen Wall Lamp Model PH-1/1 by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare wall lamp model PH-1/1 designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark.
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Peter Celsing Wall Lamps by Fagerhults Belysning AB in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Wall lamps designed by Peter Celsing. Produced by Fagerhults Belysning AB in Sweden.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Original FUN 1MW Wall Sconces by Verner Panton for Lüber, Switzerland, 1964
Located in Haderslev, DK
Beautiful and elegant large wall chandelier authentic Verner Panton lights by Lüber of Switzerland, 1964 and not a reproduction.
It’s very hard to find genuine Verner Panton lamp...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Modern Large Modern Wall Lamp Orrefors by Carl Fagerlund
By Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Midcentury large modern wall lamp design by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glasbruk in Sweden.
Wonderful light when the glass hits the brass. Good cond...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Wall Sconces Designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glass
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of wallsconses in glass and brass designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Sweden in the 1950s. Great Original condition.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
Sven Mejlstrøm Wall Lamps by Mejlstrøm Belysning in Norway
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare wall lamps designed by Sven Mejlstrøm. Produced by Mejlstrøm Belysning in Norway.
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Brass and Crystal Wall Lamps Designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Set of Two
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame fitted with one E14 socket, crystal glasses fixed with two screws.
Designed by Carl Fagerlund in Sweden in 1960s for Orrefors glassworks.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Swedish Wall Lights
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of Swedish mid-20th century wall lights. Manufactured by Falkenbergs Belysning. Clear textured glass, copper and brass.
Existing wiri...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Swedish Wall Light for Luco Vintage Copper
By Luco
Located in Lyon, FR
Swedish wall light from 1960s edited by Luco. Structure in steel with copper shade.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Copper
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Wall Lamps Model V-305
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of wall lamps model V-305 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Wall Lamp Model V-361 in Brass
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Wall lamp model V-361 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in Markaryd, Sweden.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Table and Wall Light by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, circa 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Fine brass and satin glass table and wall light by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, circa 1960. The design is a modernist variation on classical oil table lamps. This one comes with a rare origi...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Big Wall Lamps in Copper Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of big wall lamps in copper. Produced in Denmark.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Large Lisa Johansson-Pape 81" Wall Light for Orno, 1950s
Located in Houston, TX
Lisa Johansson-Pape.
Rare custom wall lamp.
Orno, 1950s.
Brass, opaline glass.
Measures: 206 H x 60 W x 28 D cm.
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Opaline Glass and Brass Wall Lamps
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of brass wall lamps with double opaline glass shades, shaped like sugarloafs. Very elegant.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Wall Lamp Model V-258 / 'Estrella'
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare wall lamp model V-258 / Estrella designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Wall Lamps by Mauri Almari for Idman
By Idman
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of wall lamp manufactured by Idman, Finland, circa 1950s.
Design by Mauri almari. Marked - Idman. Featured in Idman catalog number 143.
Adjustable, coated aluminum shades wit...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Large Wall Light by Gunnar Cyren for Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large wall light designed by Gunnar Cyren for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1960th.
Handblown crystal glass on polished brass hardware.
Existing wiring, rewiring available upon request.
...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
Up or Down Mounted Wall Lights Orrefors Attributed
By Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of up or down head mounted wall lights, Orrefors attributed, Sweden, circa 1970s. Polished brass and textured glass. Measures: Diameter 5.5" depth 7.5", H 8.5".
Existing wiri...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Pair of Wall Mounted Candle Holders by Pierre Forssell
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Pierre Forssell was active at Skultuna Messingsbruk from 1955 to 1986, for over thirty years, an era in which he was one of those who contributed to giving the mill a new status in m...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Harald Notini Model "8772/3" Wall Sconces, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This exceedingly rare model by Swedish designer and sculptor, Harald Notini. He was the artistic leader at Böhlmarks and is represented at the ‘Nationalmuseum’ in Stockholm.
Between the 1920s and 1950s, Böhlmarks was a significant player in the Swedish design movement. Notini drove the company forward, producing what were considered pioneering and distinctive luminaires for the time. With an unmistakeable design, this pair of model “8772/3” wall sconces belongs to a historic collection of luminaires from a golden era. At Arvid Böhlmarks...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Houseof Pink Cone Shade Wall Light with Metal and Brass
By houseof
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
This sleek and practical wall sconce fuses traditional and contemporary. The stem base suspends an oversized cone shade which casts a wide atmospheric glow....
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2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Hans-Agne Jakobssen, A Pair of V-299 Wall Lights In Brass, Markaryd, Sweden 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of rare wall lights by Hans-Agne Jakobssen. Model V-299, manufactured in Markaryd, Sweden in the 1960s.
Great vintage condition, one E 27 socke...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Vintage Scandinavian Flower Wall Sconce in Brass & Glass, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Flower shaped double Sconce designed in a style reminiscent of Stilnovo and manufactured during the 1950s or 60s in Scandinavia. It is made from solid brass and each 'flower' shade i...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wall Lamp by Bent Karlby
By Bent Karlby
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bent Karlby 'China' wall lamp with arms in patinated brass and shade in opal glass, 1960s. Maker Lyfa.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Carl Fagerlund, Set of Three Wall Fixtures, Orrefors, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set of three wall scones in glass on brass plate. Designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1950/60s.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Houseof Pink Cone Shade Wall Light with Metal and Brass
By houseof
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
This sleek and practical wall sconce fuses traditional and contemporary. The stem base suspends an oversized cone shade which casts a wide atmospheric glow. Ideal for a living space ...
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2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Large Quantity Wall Lamps in Brass Attributed to Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Wall lamps in brass attributed to Lisa Johansson-Pape. Produced in Finland.
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Glossner Etched Glass Sconces
By Glossner AB
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Scandinavian Modern bowed shaped etched glass sconces with leaf motif. The surface has a combination of acid and hand etched finish. Each ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Modern wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern wall lights and sconces 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 wall lights and sconces created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern wall lights and sconces 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 wall lights and sconces, popular names associated with this style include Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Louis Poulsen, Örsjö Industri AB, and Orrefors. 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 wall lights and sconces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $135 and tops out at $40,000 while the average work can sell for $1,978.
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