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
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Sconce
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' darkly patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the clas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$1,696 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Wall Light, Maria Lindeman, Idman Oy, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Wall light, designed by Maria Lindeman, manufactured by Idman Oy, 1950s. Opaline glass shade, brass and painted metal frame. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age ...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of brass and pressed glass Vitrika Wall light sconces, Denmark, 1970's
Located in Balen, BE
Elegant pair of Danish wall light sconces produced by Vitrika in the 1970s. Each sconce features a solid brass frame housing a set of textured pressed glass diffusers that creates a ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Peter Celsing Large Quantity of Wall Lamps by Falkenbergs Belysning in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large quantity of wall lamps designed by Peter Celsing. Produced by Falkenbergs Belysning in Sweden. Designed in 1966 for Kulturhuset in Stockholm.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of 1960s Carl Thore Perforated Black and Brass Wall Lamps
By Carl Thore
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1960s Carl Thore Perforated Black and Brass Wall Lamps.
Executed in black painted perforated metal with white-painted interior and brass hardware, this wall lamp is highly c...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions variable, measured as illustrated in first image.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.25...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Vintage Scandinavian Wall Lights by Gunnar Asplund, ASEA, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA, Gunnar Asplund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of outdoor wall lights by Gunnar Asplund for ASEA, with large glass shades with encapsulated air bubbles giving a watery effect. Metal frames in a clean modernist design, lacque...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Gunnar Asplund for ASEA Wall Light in Blown Glass and Metal
By Gunnar Asplund, ASEA
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gunnar Asplund for ASEA, wall lamp, model '641', blown glass, lacquered metal, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish architect Gunnar Asplund (1885–1940) designed this elegant wall lamp, model 641,...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1930s Finnish Cylindrical Glass Plug-in Wall Lamp in the Manner of Paavo Tynell
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
1930s Finnish Cylindrical Glass Plug-in Wall Lamp in the Manner of Paavo Tynell. A highly refined wall lamp executed in opaline glass with attractively patinated chrome frame. A high...
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1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
The brass arm presents with very light oxidation.
Replaced rattan lampshade.
Overall Dimensio...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Arne Jacobsen Aj Wall Light for Louis Poulsen in Black
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen AJ Wall Light for Louis Poulsen in black.
The AJ series was part of the lighting Jacobsen designed for the original SAS Royal Hotel. Today...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel, Zinc
Adjustable Oak Wall Lamp by Uno and Östen Kristiansson
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Swedish wall lamp from the 1960s.
Great and unusual design with a fantastically elegant appearance.
Very beautiful swivel arm made of oak.
The lampshade creates a very cozy...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Brass and Glass Two Arm Wall Light, Finland, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Two arm wall light, manufactured in Finland, 1950s. Opaline glass shades with brass frame. Good vintage condition minor patina consistent with age and use.
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Hans Agne Jakobsson Brass Wall Lamp, Midcentury from Sweden
Located in Forest, BE
Nice brass wall lamps. They provide a warm atmosphere and even better when lighted. Made of thin stripes of brass delicately riveted with a brass nail to the metal frame. Minimal details. We have a set of 4 to match this one. Great to have them as a set of 5. When can get more upon request.
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Hans-Agne Jakobsson naît à Hvadhem sur l’île de Gotland en Suède. Menuisier de formation, il poursuit à Göteborg des études d’architecture qui lui permettent d’intégrer le département de design industriel au sein de General Motors.
Très vite, sa passion du bois le rattrape et il s’oriente alors vers des créations plus artisanales. Il devient ainsi le collaborateur de designers célèbres tels que Carl Malmsten ou le très radical Werner West. De ces années d’apprentissage naît une profonde passion pour la lumière, la subtilité et la magie de l’éclairage. Installé dès 1950 à Markaryd dans le sud de la Suède, il propose ses créations dans sa boutique du centre-ville.
L’anecdote raconte qu’un soir de Noël, trouvant son espace trop sombre, il crée dans l’urgence une suspension en pin. Son succès est tel qu’il décide de fonder en 1951 sa propre entreprise Hans-Agne Jakobsson A/B.
La région de Markaryd est une région bordée de lacs et de bois sombres. Jakobsson ne s’inspire pas directement de la nature mais de l’atmosphère si particulière qui se dégage de ces paysages, où la lumière semble être en conflit perpétuel avec la nuit. Influencé par le modernisme, il s’intéresse également très tôt aux nouveaux matériaux qui apparaissent dans les années 1950. Le laiton le passionne tout particulièrement. Il l’associe naturellement au verre pour créer des modèles dont les plus monumentaux orneront les bâtiments publics, les salles de concert ou les églises.
Il n’oublie pas pour autant les intérieurs de ses contemporains et crée de nombreuses lampes, lampadaires ou appliques n’ayant pour frontières que les limites de son imagination. Viendront au milieu des années 1960 les modèles en laiton et fils de soie qui connaissent un immense succès et propulsent Jakobsson parmi les créateurs les plus influents de sa génération.
Le travail d’un autre grand créateur, le danois...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Einar Bäckström, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.25"H x 13"W x 7.25"D
Bulb Specifications: E-14 (European)
Bulbs are ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Lisa Larson Unique ceramic/copper Sconces Studioarbete Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Lisa Larson Unique sconces made at Studioarbete Gustavsberg Sweden, 1960.
Ceramic hand made mounted on a copper arm.
Price for the pair
Good condition
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
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
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Patinated Brass Wall Lamp by Palle Suenson, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare Scandinavian Modern wall lamp by Palle Suenson in patinated brass. The lamp can be hung pointing upwards or downwards.
Palle Suenson (1904-1987) was one of Denmark’s most promin...
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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
Swedish Brass Two-Light Wall Sconce, Bag Lamp Shades, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Tall brass and fabric two-light wall sconce designed and produced in Sweden in the 1950s. Clean lines and organic design from the Scandinavian Modern period, with beautiful fabric ba...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,687 Sale Price
36% Off
Jonas Bohlin 'Oxid' Raw Brass Outdoor Wall Light for Örsjö
Located in Glendale, CA
Jonas Bohlin 'Oxid' Raw Brass Outdoor Wall Light for Örsjö. Executed in raw unlacquered and unpolished brass with an opaline glass diffuser. An incredibly refined and clean geometric...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,320 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Teak, Brass, Paper, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and paper wall light designed and produced in Denmark, 1950s.
Lampshade can be purchased with the lamp.
Dimensions of back plate (inches) : 2.68 x 2.68 x 0.43 (H x...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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
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
Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627 'Rulle' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627 'Rulle' verdigris patinated sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in richly pat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$1,999 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pair of 1960s Wood & Brass Wall Lamps Attributed to Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1960s Wood & Brass Wall Lamps Attributed to Hans-Agne Jakobsson.
Executed in teak veneer and indicative of pieces designed and produced by Jakobsson in Markaryd, Sweden. A ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
A Rare Paavo Tynell Wall Lamp in Brass and Blue Glass Shades, 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
1950s Large Scandinavian Outdoor Wall Light in Patinated Copper and Amber Glass
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s large Scandinavian outdoor wall light in patinated copper and amber glass. Designer unknown. Executed in richly patinated copper and textured amber glass. A highly sculptural d...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Helena Tynell Attribution, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass wall light design attributed to Helena Tynell and produced by Ivars, Sweden, c. 1960s
Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.75” H x 5.375” W x 6.25“ D
Back Plate Dime...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
White Porcelain Bathroom Wall Lights by Prince Sigvard Bernadotte for Ifö, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of sconces suitable as bathroom or outdoor lighting. They were designed by Prince Sigvard Bernadotte for the swedish company Ifö during the 1960s. White glazed porcelain mount...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Opaline Glass
$421 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Large Outdoor Wall Lamp by Gunnar Asplund for ASEA
Located in Karlstad, SE
Outdoor wall lamp by Gunnar Asplund for ASEA, 1940s. This lamp features a very large clear glass shade, resting on a frame of painted metal. Th...
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20th Century Swedish 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
Pair of 1950s Mauri Almari Model #EY60 Brass & Glass Double Sconces for Itsu
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1950s Mauri Almari Model #EY60 Brass & Glass Double Sconces for Itsu. A rare and elegant design executed in sculptural perforated brass and opaline glass. Unmarked.
A contem...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Orrefors Glass Brass Wall Lights, 1950s - 3 Sets Available
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Three elegant pairs of Scandinavian Modern wall lights by Carl Fagerlund for Swedish Orrefors. Thick, textured tubular glass on brass mount. Manufactured in Sweden in the late 1950s....
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Outdoor Wall Lamps in Copper by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
These stunning outdoor wall lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson are a rare find for fans of mid-century modern design. The Swedish designer was known for his high-quality and innovative lig...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Poul Henningsen, Rare Pair of Elongated Wall Lamps, Scandinavan Modern, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
POUL HENNINGSEN & LOUIS POULSEN
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN
Rare and sculptural set of The Elongated Lamps by Poul Henningsen (PH) designed in 1931 and manufa...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$17,060 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Swedish Designer Pine Wall Sconce with Pleated Shade, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large solid pine wood wall sconce designed and produced in Sweden in the 1950s. Clean lines and organic design from the Scandinavian Modern period, with beautiful pleated fabric lamp...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric, Pine
$1,090 Sale Price
27% Off
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” W x 2.75“D
Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulbs
Number ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric
Uno Kristiansson, Swedish Modern, Pine, Fabric, Wall Sconce, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Uno Kristiansson, Swedish Modern, Pine, Fabric, Large Wall Light, Sweden, 1970s
A Large Swedish modern pine wall light designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson and produced by Luxus i...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Pine
Clamp Spot Lamp by Lad Team for Swiss Lamps International, Zürich 1970s
Located in Krefeld, DE
Clamp lamp spot silver metal designed by Lad Team for Swiss Lamps International, Zürich in the 1970s.
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1970s Swiss Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Rosewood, Chrome, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of rosewood, chrome metal and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.75" H x 5.564" W x 4.75" DepthBack Plate Dim...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Scandinavian Modern Library Brass & Opaline Glass Wall Sconce by Vitrika
By Vitrika
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bar, library or Maritime Brass Wall Light with classical opaline glass shade. It was manufactured and designed by Vitrika in Denmark in a style reminisc...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$236 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Teak, Parchment Paper, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and beige parchment paper wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 6” H x 9.25” W x 6.5” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 2....
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Harald Notini, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass wall light designed by Harald Notini and produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13.5"H x 2.5"W x 5.625"D
Back Plate D...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1960s Finnish wall lamps in opaline glass attributed to Paavo Tynell.
By Paavo Tynell
Located in København K, 84
This exquisite pair of 1960s Finnish wall lamps, attributed to the renowned designer Paavo Tynell, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and poetic elegance that define mid-century S...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ Eklipta' 450 Wall Lamp Set of 3 for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ Eklipta' 450 Wall Lamp Set of 3 for Louis Poulsen. Designed in 1959. New, current production.
AJ Eklipta was designed by Arne Jacobsen in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Opaline Glass
Paavo Tynell Outdoor Copper and Opaline Lamp Model 7307, Taito 1930s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
An industrial style Paavo Tynell outdoor lamp in copper and white opal glass. The lamp came from the Ilveslinna building that had Paavo Tynell lightings. The glass shade can be easil...
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1930s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Large Double Armed Wall Light In The Style Of Paavo Tynell, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Large double armed wall light in the style of Paavo Tynell, 1940s. Brass frame with opaline glass shades. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.
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1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Scandinavian Pine Wood Wall Sconces with Pleated Shades, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of pine wood Scandinavian wall sconces, Denmark, 1960s. Clean lines and organic design from the Scandinavian Modern period, with beautiful cylindrical pleated plastic lampshades...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic, Pine
Pair of Large Wall Lights, Itsu, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of large wall lights, manufactured by Itsu, 1950s. Brass and painted metal. Adjustable lamp shades. Manufacturer's stamp. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and ...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
$5,331 / set
Brødrene Sæther, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and beige fabric wall light produced by Brødrene Sæther, Norway, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 7” H x 4.125” W x 7.375” D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches)...
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1940s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson ‘Rulle’ Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, ‘Rulle’ wall lights, copper, Sweden, 1960s.
Beautiful copper ‘Rulle' light by Swedish designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson. This ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Lacquered Metal, Sweden, c. 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A lacquered metal wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of back plate (inches) : 7.18 x 1.56 x 1 (H x W x D).
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Wood, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair wood, brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.75"H x 4.875"W x 7.75"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 1...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627/110 'Rulle' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconces
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627/110 'Rulle' verdigris patinated outdoor sconces. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design execute...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$3,393 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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 - must email us to make new listing...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$1,120 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 7 Hans-Agne Jakobsson Wall Lights, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brass wall lamps designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s.
Please note: Listed price is for a single wall lamp.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$4,146 / item
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Teak, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.75” H x 11” W x 7.75“D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 2” H x...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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): 11.5” H x 7.625 ” W x 3.125“D
Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulbs
Num...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric
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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