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
- 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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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan wall designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Please note cord feeds from stem connected to socket, configured for plug-in.
Overall Dimensions (inche...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and etched glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.625” H x 8 ” W x 9.875“D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4” H...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 outdoor glass wall lamps sconces by Lisa Pape Sweden , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Set of 2 globe glass wall lamps sconces by Lisa Pape Sweden , 1970s
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair Swedish wall lamps by Böhlmarks, 1950s
By Bergboms
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wall lamps produced in Sweden during the 1950s by Böhlmarks.
Grey painted metal and brass.
The screen is 19 cm long and 9 cm in diameter.
3 pieces available. Listed price is for a p...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
$2,387 / set
Set of 6 Brass & Glass wall lamps, Sweden, 1950s
By Westal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of 6 brass and glass wall lights, produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Please note: listed price is for one (1) wall light.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$2,387 / item
Swedish Wall Lights by Hans Agne Jakobbson, 1950s, Set of 3
Located in Milano, IT
Rare set consisting of three wall lamps, model V-149, with high quality brass frames and fine workmanship holding three fine amber blown glass spheres, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsso...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,719 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Wall Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson Model V-169/3
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist wall lamp in brass and amber-colored glass.
Model V 169/3. Designed and made in Sweden by Hans-Agne Jakobsson from, circa 1960 second half.
Fully working and in very good...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Glass Wall Light Model 8493 by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960s
Located in Vorst, BE
Glass wall light model Model 8493, design by Carl Fagerlund in the 1960s and produced by Orrefors, Sweden (the company logo is stamped to the fixture).
Clear glass shade with an or...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Brutalist Brass Pendant Light Svend Aage Holm Sorensen for Holm Sorensen Denmark
Located in Vorst, BE
Vintage Pendant Light in brutalist style.
Design by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, for Holm Sørensen, Denmark. manufacturer's label present.
Made of Brass, Acid Tainted and Cut by Hand. ...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Swedish Modern Wall Lamps in Teak Wood, Brass and Opaline Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant pair of wall lights was produced in Sweden in the 1950s. The design consists of a holder and back plate in solid teak wood, with a beautiful, warm grain. A nice detail i...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
'Solen' Wall Lamps by Fridtjof Sejersen, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Danish ceramic artist Fridtjof Sejersen in the 1970s, the “Solen” wall lamp is a stunning example of Scandinavian craftsmanship and atmospheric lighting design. Crafted i...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Pair of Wilhelm Wagenfeld Wall Lights No. 356
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant pair of Wagenfeld wall lights designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Lindner, in ivory porcelain with opaque glass bulb covers, Werksverzeichnis Nr. 356, Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Lin...
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1950s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Porcelain, Opaline Glass
$2,300 / set
A Pair Of Outdoor Galvanized Metal Wall Lamps “Pipeline” By Ole Pless Jørgensen
Located in Vienna, AT
“Pipeline”. A pair of outdoor galvanized metal wall lamps. Manufactured by Nordisk Solar H. 37. D. 26 cm.
Wear due to age and use. Minor marks and scratches.
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Erik Wärnå, Table Light GK14, Scandinavian / Mid-Century Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Erik Wärnå, table light model GK14, for Gnosjö Konstsmide. Sweden mid1900s. Scandinavian / Midcentury Modern.
A beautiful example on swedish modern with adjustable matte black lac...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
GamFratesi White 'Yuh' Wall Light for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
GamFratesi White 'Yuh' Wall Light for Louis Poulsen
Designed in 2017 by the Danish-Italian duo Stine Gam and Enrico Fratesi, the 'Yuh' is insp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL38' Wall Sconce for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL38' Wall Sconce for Louis Poulsen. Designed in 1930. New, current production.
VL38 wall lamp is based on the original design of the VL38 table...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An embroidery fabric and metal wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.375” H x 6.375” W x 3.75“D
Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulbs
N...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Copper, Glass, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of copper and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Some scratches and age spots, overall good condition
Overall Dimensions (inches): ...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Copper
Swedish JIE Gantofta Ceramic Wall Sconce, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade 1960s Swedish ceramic wall light by JIE Gantofta. Round light gray base with hand-carved relief lines. Protruding yellow sand colored flower shaped front with small perforat...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Wall Lamp Designed by Gunnar Asplund, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare outdoor wall lamp designed by Gunnar Asplund for ASEA, 1930s.
Produced by ASEA in Sweden.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Svend Mejlstrøm, Wall Light, Brass, Teak, Paper, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, brass and brown parchment paper wall light designed by Svend Mejlstrøm and produced by MS Belysning, Denmark. c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.75” H x 11.5 ” W x 5....
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish modern "leaf" wall lamps by Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan 1940s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of wall lamps designed by Hans Bergström. Produced in Sweden by Ateljé Lyktan during the 1940s. Made from brass and lamp shades in grey lacquered copper. Light switches on the l...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Copper
Brass and Wicker Wall Light, Itsu Oy, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Wall light, manufactured by Itsu Oy, 1950s. Brass frame with wicker lampshade. Marked. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Classic Scandinavian Modern s...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Adjustable Wall Sconce in Brass and Pinstripe Glass, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Early 1950s wall light made in Scandinavia in a style reminiscent of Stilnovo and the french modernist movement. Its composed of patinated brass and mounted with an angle-cut white p...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$348 Sale Price
20% Off
Large sconces by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Monumental pair of wall lamps designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for his own firm in Sweden during the 1950s.
Great size with four light sources in each sconce. Made in brass with beau...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan Wall Light in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, wall lamp, variation on model '1006A', patinated copper, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish designer Hans Bergström designed this wall light in the 1940s. As fo...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Outdoor Sconce in Painted Steel
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Outdoor Sconce in Painted Steel
An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in a painted meta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.75” H x 2.25” W x 6“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 1.5...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Polished Copper Outdoor Sconce
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' polished copper outdoor sconces.
An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in polishe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson Wall Lights Model V-149, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of brass wall lights 'Patricia' with smoked glass and brass top, designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak, brass and metal wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of back plate (inches) : (3.56 x 1.62 x .81).
Bulb Specification: E-14
Number of...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, bakelite and fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 14” H x 17” W x 8” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): N/A
Bulb Specif...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Uno Kristiansson, Wall Lights, Pine, Rattan, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and rattan wall lights designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson and produced by Luxus, Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.25” H x 7” W x 10.25“D
Back ...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Rattan, Pine
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An embroidery fabric and metal wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.25” H x 7.625” W x 3“D
Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulbs
Number...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 19.5” H x 5.125” W x 6.25“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.25” H x ...
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1950s Danish 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
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Bronze, Parchment, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bronze and brown parchment paper wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9” H x 6.25” W x 8.125“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Søholm Large Sculptural Ceramic Wall Sconces, 1960s Mid-century Denmark
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of large stylish Danish mid-century wall sconces.
The wall lamps are made by the acknowledged pottery Søholm on Bornholm and the design is attributed to Noomi Backhausen & Poul Brandborg.
The sconces consists of a large dish with a central circular disk. They are made of stoneware with a lovely structured surface. The core of the disk...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Pair of Sconces Wall Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson Model V-222
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with blue-colored glasses. Made in Sweden in 1960s.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish Table or Wall Lamp Model 306 by Kaare Klint for Le Klint, 1960s.
By Kaare Klint, Le Klint
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Table or Wall Lamp Model 306 by Kaare Klint for Le Klint, 1960s.
Iconic and stylish Danish Mid-Century modern original adjustable wall and table lighting designed by ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Bathroom Globe Wall Sconce, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Up or downlight wall light composed of gold chrome plated acrylic mouns and and optically striped amber glass shade. Anonymous Scandinavian maker circa 1970s. Electrical circuit: E27...
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1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Acrylic
$264 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627/110 'Rulle' Sconces in Painted Brown
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627/110 'Rulle' Sconces in Painted Brown
An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in bronze...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Jonas Bohlin 'Oxid' Raw Copper Outdoor Wall Light for Örsjö
Located in Glendale, CA
Jonas Bohlin 'Oxid' Raw Copper Outdoor Wall Light for Örsjö. Executed in raw unlacquered copper with an opaline glass diffuser. An incredibly refin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Copper
Plafo wall lamp by Uno and Osten Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
This minimalist design lamp was designd by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for the Swedish company Luxus in the 1960s. The natural teak frame holds the round white opaline plastic shade. ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Plexiglass, Teak
$1,060 Sale Price
20% Off
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.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An embroidery fabric and metal wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 6” H x 8.25” W x 4.5“D
Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulbs
Number of...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Wall Lights by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of wall lights by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, circa 1960.
Polished brass. Marked by manufacturer. H-13".
Existing European wiring, rewiring available upon request.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$2,800 / set
Scandinavian Modern Maritime Wall Sconces in Brass & Glass by Jonas Hidle, 1970s
By Jonas Hidle
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Pair of 1970s Nautical - Navy sconces composed of brass brackets set with cylindrical hand-blown tubes of rain-effect glass. These lights comes from a Norwegian Navy Ship (No: sjøf...
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1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,122 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of sizeable brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.5” H x 13” W x 10.5” D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inch...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 12” H x 4.5” W x 10” D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches):...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Ring Crown 2' Wall Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Ring Crown 2' Wall Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen in partnership with Louis Poulsen for the construction of the R...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of Two Brutalist Glass and Wrought Iron Lights by Tom Ahlström
Located in Antwerp, BE
Impressive brutalist wall lamps, design founded in 1968 by duo Tom Ahlström and Hans Ehrich. Wrought iron and art glass, clear and amber ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,098 Sale Price / set
20% Off
A Rare Paavo Tynell Wall Lamp in Brass and Blue Glass Shades, Taito Oy 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
An extremely rare and brilliant wall lamp/sconce by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy in Finland in the 1950s. These kinds of wall lamps are highly sought after by collectors as well as end users world wide. The design is simple, pragmatic and elegant with a little bit of flare, brought by the little brass star decorations. Star decorations are very rarely seen in Tynell lamps, but they are featured in the Finland house catalogue. The combination of brass and glass has proven to be an excellent combo and a favorite by customers. The item is in very good original condition.
The glass shades are light blue, however the colour changes into more of a white tonevwhen the lights are on. Please refer to the attached pictures for a better understanding.
Paavo Tynell (1890–1973) was a Finnish designer who is well renowned around the world for his incredible lighting fixtures and lamps. Tynell is known as the man who “illuminated Finland” and his works can be found in numerous public offices and buildings such as the Finnish Parliament House and the office of Secretary-General of the United Nations in New York.
Tynell started as a sheet metal worker´s apprentice at G.W. Sohlbergs workshop in 1906. After that he moved to Taidetakomo Koru Oy in 1912, which was a metal workshop specializing in electric light fixtures. Then Paavo studied at the Central School of Applied Arts in Helsinki and after that he taught in it too. Paavo then founded Taito Oy in 1918 with a number of colleagues. Taito produced a number of other items other than just light fixtures in the early years, however the main focus became lamps after Finland adopted the use of electricity. By the 1930s Finnish households started buying light fixtures as the use of electricity became more common. In the 1920s Taito`s main sales were still mostly public commissions, for example the Paimio Sanatorium which was designed by Alvar aalto.
After WW2 and the quite challenging shortage years in Finland, Tynell finally had his major breakthrough. His style became quite distinctive and was mainly aimed at the U.S. markets. He sold both catalogue lamps as well as commissioned works through Finland House in N.Y. Although his late 1940s-1950s style was widely criticized at first in Finland, he stuck to it, and luckily so. It wasn´t long before his lamp fixtures became Finland House´s best selling product. Nowadays Tynell´s high end lamps fetch hundreds of thousands of dollars worldwide, and deservingly so. His commisioned lamps number in the thousands, but unfortunately not all documents or archive materials are intact.
Please note that we have a number of different Paavo Tynell wall lamps...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan wall light designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s
Takes one lightbulb on E26 socket. No stated max wattage, not UL listed.
Sold with Lampshade. Dimensions stated are of Sconce with...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Ring Crown 1' Wall Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Ring Crown 1' Wall Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen in partnership with Louis Poulsen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Mid-Century Swivel Arm Wall Lamp by Pagos
Located in Karlstad, SE
Introducing a beautiful wall lamp, manufactured in Sweden during the 1950s by Pagos. This lamp is made of two brass rods connected by a wooden piece, and the lower rod can slide to e...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1 of the 4 Wall Lights by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic pair of mid-century nice textured glass wall lights by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors.
Height: 11 inches / 28 cm Width: 4.5 inches / 11,5 cm Depth: 2.8 inches / 7 cm Weight: ...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$907 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pair of Copper Wall Lamps by Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan 1940/50s Sweden Rare
Located in Forest, BE
Pair of rare copper lamps by Swedish architect and designer Hans Bergström. These are very hard to find. They can be used outside as they were used for 70 years but you can use them ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Copper
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson V271 Wall Lights, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pink fringes wall lamps model V-271 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, produced in Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Raw Copper Outdoor Sconces
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' raw copper outdoor sconces. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in raw co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
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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