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
'Cornea 150' Wall Lamp by Henning Koppel x Lyfa, Black
By Henning Koppel, Lyfa
Located in Paris, IDF
CORNEA 150 is a wall lamp designed by sculptor Henning Koppel in 1965.
Editor: Lyfa
DIMENSIONS
Ø 22 x D 12,3 cm
LIGHT SOURCE (NOT INCLUDED)
Socket: G9
Max wattage: 28 Watt
Energy ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Vintage teak scissors wall lamp , 1960s
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 45-70 cm Depth, 43cm Height 24.5cm Width
Condition: Good.
Period: 1960’s
Material: Teak , Fabric
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Teak
Early Example Arne Jacobsen Visor Wall Lamps in Grey Lacquer Louis Poulsen, 1957
Located in Odense, DK
Very rare early edition AJ-visor wall lamps in original grey lacquer made by Louis Poulsen in the 1960s. Arne Jacobsen designed the "Visor" Lamp for th...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair V-317 Sconces by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Vorst, BE
Rare pair modernist V-317 wall-lamps, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson.
Sheet metal painted white (original finish), upper shade in brushed copper finish.
Manufactured by AB Markaryd...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal, Copper
$2,401 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno, 1950s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A pair of 1950s solid brass adjustable wall lamps with offwhite painted shades. A beautiful and elegant design by Finnish Lisa-Johansson Pape for Orno. Model number 3054.
E27 bulb h...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Rare Brass Wall Lamp, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare wall lamp with perforated brass. Produced in Sweden by Ateljé Lyktan, 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$4,201 / item
Brutalist Wall Lamp from 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Painted steel frame fitted with two E27 sockets up to 100watts each and five yellow art glass elements. Made in Sweden in the early 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Rare Paavo Tynell Wall Lamp Model 10331, Perforated Brass, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
The same model with different perforations can be found in the Finland House lighting catalogue from the early 1950s.
This model lamp is quite rare since this is the only example we ...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Swedish Vintage Orrefors Glass Sconces, circa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite pair of Swedish vintage Orrefors sconces. This pair of Swedish mid-20th century Orrefors sconces features a convex shade with fluted and ...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Pair of Scandinavian Modernist Sconces with Dome Shaped Glass Shades
Located in New York, NY
Large pair of Scandinavian modernist patinated steel wall sconces. The pair have been fully restored in a deep, rich patina, newly wired for the USA with a singe ceramic socket stand...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Lars Holmström, Wall Light, Brass, Studio Arvika Sweden 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall light / sconce designed and produced by Lars Holmström, Studio, Arvika, Sweden, 1930s.
Bulb Specification: E-14
Number of Sockets: 1
Does not include mounting hardwa...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and teak wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of back plate (inches) : (.75 x 9.75 x .06).
Bulb Specification: E-14
Number of Sockets ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Substantial Glass Sconce by Holm Sørensen, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Exquisite Glass Sconce designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen in the 1960s
* Heavy wall lamp with thick textured transparent glass bricks
* Designer: Svend Aage Holm Sorensen
* Model...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Important Kaj Gottlob brass one arm wall lamp, Fog Morup Denmark 1930's
By Kaj Gottlob
Located in Forest, BE
One of most influant Danish architect of the early 1900. Brass wall lamp that can be used down or ud and even on the side. Large reflector with a long arm. Elegant, minimal and classical at the same time. A true master piece produced by lighting manufacturer Fog & Morup in Denmark.
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Niels August Theodor Kaj Gottlob, usually known as Kaj Gottlob, (9 November 1887 – 12 May 1976) was a Danish architect who contributed much to Neoclassicism and Functionalism both as professor of the School of Architects at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts and as a royal building inspector.
After qualifying from Borgerdyd School in 1905, Gottlob attended the Technical School (1905-1908) and the Royal Academy, graduating as an architect in 1914. At the time, he was one of the young neoclassicists who used to meet at the Free Architecture Society (Den fri Architektforening). He taught at the Technical School (1915–17) and was an assistant at the Royal Academy's Building School (1917–24). Between 1912 and 1923, he travelled to Greece, London, North Africa, Italy, Paris and Vienna.
After first working as an assistant at the Academy's School of Architecture in 1917, he was appointed professor in 1924. In 1936, he succeeded Kristoffer Varming as royal building inspector and, in 1938, gave up his post as professor at the Academy.
As a young man, Gottlob showed interest in classical architecture, influenced in part by the English Arts and Crafts movement. Works in the 1920s include a residence at 45 Dalgas Boulevard (1924) and St Luke's Church in Århus (1926). But like his peers, he soon turned to Nordic Neoclassicism, appreciating its sober, contemporary style. This can be seen in his Danish Student Hostel in Paris, completed in 1929. Though it was hardly international modernism, it was something of a breakthrough for Scandinavia. In designing Ørstedhus in 1934, Gottlob maintained some of the classical ideals, especially with the symmetry and hierarchical form of the facade. Standing on the corner...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$10,084 Sale Price
30% Off
Fog & Morup Pair of Brass Wall Lamps
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of brass wall lamps by Fog & Morup.
Three candelabra sockets each.
Denmark, 1950s.
Three pairs available.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
$3,200 / set
Paavo Tynell Set of Rare Custom Order Wall Lights, Taito Oy, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of rare custom made wall lights, designed by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy, 1940s. Brass frame, wooden slat shade. The shade and the frame are reversible. The lights var...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Fog & Mørup, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and fabric wall light designed and produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.5” H x 9” W x 5.25” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 6” H ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Sconces, Brass, Metal, Acrylic, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, acrylic and metal sconces/ wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Back Plate (inches) : 3.75 x 3.75 x 0.87 (Height x Width x Depth)...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Carl-Axel Acking Wall Lamps by Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of wall lamps designed by Carl-Axel Acking. Produced by Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik in Sweden.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Oversized Wall Lamp Model 2424 Patined Copper, Idman.
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Important Paavo Tynell oversized wall light in copper and Opal glass. Model 2424 for Idman. This model is the biggest of the 2424 model. Patinated copper, painted white inside. Manuf...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Swedish Modern Brass & Opaline Glass Diffuser Wall Lamp
By ASEA, Hans Bergström
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Elegant and large wall lamp manufactured in Sweden during the 1940s.
Unattributed to any designer or maker.
Made from brass with two large white opaline glass diffuser.
The lamp i...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Jonas Bohlin 'Oxid' Wall Lights for Örsjö in Painted Silver
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Jonas Bohlin 'Oxid' Wall Lights for Örsjö in Painted Silver
Executed in silver painted metal with an opaline glass diffuser. An incredibly refined and clean geometric design...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Hans Bergstrom Brass Sconces Opaline Shades, ATELJÉ LYKTAN, SWEDEN
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Scandinavian Modern wall sconces in polished brass designed by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden circa 1950. The backplates are curved bodies with five cutouts with 6 ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Arne Jacobsen AJ Wall Light for Louis Poulsen in Stainless Steel
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ wall' indoor light in stainless steel for Louis Poulsen.
The AJ series was part of the lighting Jacobsen designed for the original SAS Royal Hotel. Today, his furniture and lighting designs are sought after by collectors worldwide. Executed in steel and zinc, the iconic wall light's shade on the AJ Wall light...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Set PH 4.5 Copper Wall Lamps by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, DK 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of two PH 4.5 copper wall lamps by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark 1980s. This iconic lamp was first designed in 1966 and has been a Class...
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1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Dark Brown Patinated Outdoor Sconces
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' dark brown patinated outdoor sconces. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Large Wall Light, Iron, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A large iron and etched glass wall light designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 17” H x 10” W x 24” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 4.75” H x 8” W ...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson V239 Wall Lights, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Original 1960s, model V239 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, produced in Markaryd, Sweden.
New wiring.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Polished Copper Outdoor Sconces
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' polished copper outdoor sconces. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in raw un...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
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
Le Klint Brass Wall or Table Lamp by Kaare Klint "Model 306", Danish Modern
By Le Klint, Kaare Klint
Located in Odense, DK
Rare black edition of the "model 306" by Kaare Klint for Le Klint. Designed in 1945 the "Kip lamp" as it was known, can be used as either a table or wall lamp due to its ingenious ti...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Outdoor Copper Wall Lamp by Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan, 1940/50s Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Exquisite Outdoor Copper Wall Lamp designed by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan in 1940/50s Sweden. This exceptionally rare copper lamp, created by the renowned Swedish architect and...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Swedish Designer, Sconces, Brass, Acrylic, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, metal and acrylic sconces/ wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Back Plate (inches) : 1.61 x 0.57 x .05 (Height x Width x Depth)....
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Telescopic Gunnel Nyman "Gingerbread" Wall Lamp Model 71026, Brass, Idman, 1950
By Gunnel Nyman, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Nicknamed "gingerbread" because of the wavy rim on its brass shade, this stunning beauty was designed by Gunnel Nyman in the 1940s for Idman. The lamp is adjustable on three differen...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Acrylic and metall wall lamps by Bo Råman for ASEA, Sweden 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare wall lamps designed by Bo Råman. Produced in Sweden by ASEA during the early 1960s. Made from black lacquered metal and white acrylic. Very good condition with few signs of wear...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Original 1950s Light Blue & Brass Metal Swing Wall Light Made by Cosack, Germany
Located in Krefeld, DE
Large 1950s Cosack wall light. Light blue painted metal and brass in the manner of Stilnovo, circa 1950s. With E26, E27 Edision screw socket ready to use worldwide.
Brass parts pol...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
$2,676 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish 1960s Brass, Textured Glass Wall Lights
By Vitrika
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Danish midcentury modern brass, art glass wall sconces made by Vitrika in the 1960s. Square shaped brass mount with two clear textured solid glass pieces on each side. One li...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,320 / set
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Outdoor Sconces in Painted Steel
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Outdoor Sconces in Painted Steel
An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in a pai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Jonas Bohlin 'Oxid' Wall Lights for Örsjö in Black
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Jonas Bohlin 'Oxid' Wall Lights for Örsjö in Black. Executed in black painted metal with an opaline glass diffuser. An incredibly refined and clean geometric design that is q...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627 'Rulle' Dark Brown Patinated Outdoor Sconce
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627 'Rulle' dark brown patinated sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in richly pa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Itsu, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
By Itsu
Located in High Point, NC
A three-armed brass and opaline glass wall light designed and produced by Itsu, Finland, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.75” H x 12.50” W x 6” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inche...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
A Rare Paavo Tynell Wall Lamp, Taito Oy 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
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
Materials
Brass
ASEA, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass wall light designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11” H x 5.6” W x 8” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 2.75” H x 2.6” ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Outdoor Sconces in Painted Brown
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Outdoor Sconces in Painted Brown
An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in a pai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Medium Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627/110 'Rulle' Sconce in Painted Silver
Located in Glendale, CA
Medium Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627/110 'Rulle' Sconce in Painted Silver
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
Pair of Glass and Brass Swedish Modern Wall Lights, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of amazing brass wall lamps, made in Sweden in the 1940s. Made in the form of large leaves, with a glass shade holding the light bulbs. A beautiful, warm glow.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Copper + glass Lamps in the taste of Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan 1950s
Located in Forest, BE
This is a pair of copper and textured glass wall lamps in the taste of Swedish architect and designer Hans Bergström. It can be used outside as it was used for 70 years but you can u...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Vintage 1970s Markslöjd, Sweden - Wall Lamps – Set of 5 – Stained Pine
By Markslöjd
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful set of five original wall lamps by Markslöjd, crafted in Sweden during the 1970s. These classic Scandinavian fixtures feature richly stained pine wood bases and textured ...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Pine
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.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$2,800 / set
1960s Purple Wall Light modell V271 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Wall light modell V271 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Part of Hans-Agne Jakobsson now iconic fringe lamp collection this piece has light purple colored s...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Sconce, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black lacquered metal and fabric sconce designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Sold with Lampshade. Dimensions stated are of Sconce with Lampshade...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of 2 Hans-Agne Jakobsson Wall Lights, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set of 2 opaline glass wall lights produced and designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1950s.
Measures: Height 45 cm.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$7,923 / set
Rare Wall Light, Valinte Oy, 1950s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare wall light, manufactured by Valinte Oy Finland from the 1950s. Brass and glass. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and us...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Finnish Pine Wood Wall Lamp, 1970s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A sculptural Finnish wall lamp from the 1970s, expertly hand-carved from solid pine. The organic, flower-like shade features a beautifully scalloped edge and rich natural grain that ...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Teak, Rattan, Sweden, c. 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and rattan wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Variable dimensions, measured as illustrated in the first image.
Dimensions of back plate (inches) : (1...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Copper Wall Lamps by Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan 1940/50s Sweden Rare
Located in Forest, BE
Rare copper lamp by Swedish architect and designer Hans Bergström. This is very hard to find. It can be used outside as it was used for 70 years but you can use it inside and it can ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Pair of Wall Sconces, Model V-324 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Timeless pair of wall sconces model V-324 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Sweden, 1960s
White lacquered metal with slight patina, no dents or major flaws.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Sconces, Brass, Glass, Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, glass and teak sconces/ wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of back plate (inches) : 3.22 x 2.22 x 0.85 (Height x Width x Depth).
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Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Adjustable Brass Wall Lamp by Vitrika, 1970s
By Vitrika
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A versatile yet stylish and 'clean' wall light from the Danish design-trio Vitrika. Manufactured in the early 1970s in a style reminiscent of Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup. It's made...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
'Memoir 120' Black Wall Lamp by GamFratesi for Lyfa
Located in Paris, IDF
Memoir 120 Wall Lamp signed by GamFratesi for LYFA.
DIMENSIONS
W 16 x D 12 x H 17.8 cm
COLOURS
Black or brass
2,5 m black/white plastic cord with switch
Socket: G9
Max wattage: 28...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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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