Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; influenced American mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
- Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
- Open, airy spaces
- Promotion of functionality
- Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
- Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
- A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Period: 20th Century
"Coquille" ASEA Wall Lights, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
Please note: listed price is for one (1) wall lamp. Set of 6 available.
Brass and glass. Produced by ASEA, Sweden, 1950s.
Good condition, with signs of usage. New wiring available o...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Hans Bergström Wall Lamps Model 407, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Hans Bergström, produced by Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1950s.
very good condition with minor signs of usage and patina.
Please note: Listed price is for one (1) lamp.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Green Hans-Agne Jakobsson V271 Wall Lights, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish fringes wall light model V271 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, produced in Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s.
Listed price is for a pair.
Measures: Di...
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1960s Swedish 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
Large Swedish Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Falkenberg Belysning, large wall lamps, patinated copper, Sweden, 1960s
Grand Swedish wall lights in patinated copper. The cylindric shade directs the light downwards. The authentic...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Large Swedish Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Falkenbergs Belysning, large wall lamps, patinated copper, coated steel, Sweden, 1960s
Grand Swedish wall lights in patinated copper. The cylindric shade directs the light downwards...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces Brass with Blown Glass Shades by Sv. Mejlstrom
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of brass wall mount sconces with blown shades. 4 available either hard wired or plug in. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Glass shades are pe...
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1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Modern Wall light by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare, beautiful wall light by Josef Frank, made from brass with a slender stem suspending a voluminous lamp shade. Adjustable height.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Reed, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and woven reed wall light designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.5” H x 6” W x 13” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 5.25 H x 2” W x .75” D...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pierre Forssell Brass Skultuna Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Forssell (1925-2004) Brass Sconces for Skultuna. Skultuna label on the back. Wiring included in pricing.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Norwegian brass and black metal wall lamp pair by RA-GLA 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely Norwegian metal and brass pair of wall lamps made by RA-GLA Belysning (established 1947) in the 1960s. These decorative black and gold colored metal wall lamps have a cone sha...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron, Brass, Metal
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
Wall Lamps, Erik Gunnar Asplund, Brass and Glass, Scandinavian, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Erik Gunnar Asplund & Asea - Scandinavian Modern
An exquisite pair of large vintage wall lamps , designed by Erik Gunner Asplund, brass and decorated frosted and clear glass i str...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
AB Markaryd ‘V 180’ wall sconce – Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Heerhugowaard, NL
Rare wall sconce designed by the famous Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd of Sweden in the 1960s.
This lamp is made of brass and a thin smoked glass shade.
The lamp is in very go...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
A pair of Harold Notini wall sconces for Bölmarks, Sweden 1940's
By Bohlmarks
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Harald Notini designed wall sconces with pieced tubular painted metal shades and polished brass frame and back plate. A custom brass element was created to allow easy insta...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swing Arm Wall Lights by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful swing arm wall lights by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno, Finland, 1960, shades in yellow painted metal with elegant perforations along the bottom rim of the shade, on a brass...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A two-armed brass and white opaline glass wall light designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.5” H x 10” W x 6” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 2.78...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Heavy Brass Nautical Sconce, Antique Maritime Ship Lantern
Located in Mckinney, TX
Enhance your space with timeless maritime charm! Our brass nautical sconce combines classic elegance with functional design. Crafted from high-quality brass, it adds a touch of coast...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Resin, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered resin and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.5” H x 8” W x 4.625” D
Back Plate Dimensions (i...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.25” H x 11” W x 6.25” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 3.85” H x 1.29...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Wall Light in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall light ‘Tratten’, copper, Sweden, 1950s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this wall light 'Tratten', which is made in a be...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall lights ‘Tratten’, copper, Sweden, 1950s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this wall light 'Tratten', which is crafted fro...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Hans Agne Jakobsson Pair of Round Copper Wall Lamps Outside or Inside Sweden 60s
Located in Forest, BE
This is a pair of copper wall lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. It's made of two parts of copper, one is the frame and the other is a ring to hold a black pl...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
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): 14.5” H x 8” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 4.05” H x 2.20” W x...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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): 14.5” H x 8” W x 11" D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 4.05” H x 2...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Bakelite, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, bakelite and fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 8” H x 4.25” W x 8.25” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): N/A...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, teak and fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 8” H x 2” W x 3.75” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): N/A
Bulb ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Acrylic, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and beige acrylic wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 14.25” H x 11” W x 2.35” D
Back Plate Dimensions ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and beige fabric string wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 12” H x 8.75” W x 22” D
Back Plate Dimensi...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.5” H x 3.75” W x 4.875” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches):N/A
Bu...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Danish Modern Vertical Sconce Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Danish modern vertical wall-mounted sconce that features three tapering glass shades. Gleaming, carved teak wood frame is in good vintage condition with some age-appropriat...
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1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Teak
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.25” H x 9.75” W x 7” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 2.87” H x 0.73” D
...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1 of the 2 Stunning Ceramic Wall Lights, Denmark, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the Two spectacular circular ceramic wall lights, with beautiful accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s.
A unique and playful set, real statement pieces in the room.
...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian mid-century modernist wall lamp, oak and metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A Scandinavian mid-century wall lamp, crafted from oak and metal with a slender wooden arm. Black hourglass-shaped metal shade with perforated dots and brass details. Produced by an ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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
Pair of Art Deco Wall Lamps, Made in Denmark, 1930s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of wall lamps in chrome with original glass shades, designed and made in Denmark 1930s. Great original condition.
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Elm
Pair of Midcentury ‘TEMA’ Wall Lamps by Ib Fabiansen for Fog & Mørup
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of wall lamps in pine, designed by Ib Fabiansen for Fog & Mørup in Denmark. Great original condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine veneer wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.75” H x 8.5” W x 5” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): N/A
Bulb Specifications: E-...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.75” H x 8.75” W x 4.82” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 5.5” H x 2.125” W x.57” D
Bulb ...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Pine
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.5” H x 8.25” W x 8.75” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 3.75” H x 0.82” D
Bu...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mauri Almari for Idman '71022' Wall Lights, 1950
By Mauri Almari, Idman Oy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful articulate brass wall lights model '71022' by Mauri Almari for Idman, Finland, 1950 with a perforated brass shade on a swivel arm, with individual on/off switch on the back...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid Century Wall Lamps, Finland
Located in Helsinki, FI
This type wall lamps was made by almost all lamp factories in the 1930-1960s including Taito, Idman, Itsu and Orno. When the light filters through the rattan shades the lamps have a ...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Rattan
Swedish Designer, Sconce, Brass, Red-Lacquered Metal, Sweden, c. 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and red-lacquered metal sconce designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
'King' Wall Light by Anders Pehrson
Located in London, England
Anders Pehrson, a distinguished Swedish designer, left an indelible mark on the world of lighting design with his visionary creations. Renowned for his minimalist approach and attent...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Scandinavian wall sconces
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of Scandinavian-style wall sconces, featuring a glass globe diffuser and a wooden structure. In very good condition. These wall sconces would pair perfectly with furniture by de...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Vitrika Danish Modern Brass Glass Wall Lights, 1960s
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
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall lights ‘Tratten’, copper, Sweden, 1950s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this wall light 'Tratten', which is crafted fro...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall lights ‘Tratten’, copper, Sweden, 1950s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this wall light 'Tratten', which is crafted fro...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Swedish mid-century telescope wall lamps, teak and brass, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A pair of Swedish modernist wall lamps made from solid teak with pivotal telescope arm adjustable in height. A model known as fishing rod lamps. Brass details and cone shaped shades ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
'Tratten' Wall Lamp
Located in London, England
The 'Tratten' Wall Lamp embodies Scandinavian design principles of simplicity, functionality, and elegance. Crafted with precision and attention to detail, this minimalist lamp featu...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Hans Bergström for ASEA Belysning Wall Light in Brass and White Glass
By ASEA, Hans Bergström
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Bergström for ASEA Belysning, wall light, brass, matted glass, Sweden, 1950s
This cone-shaped wall light is held by filigree brass details ending in a small rectangular plate. Due to the matted glass in opaque white the light gets smooth and cozy. The combination of the golden metal and the white matted glass creates a beautiful design.
Hans Bergström (1910-1996), a luminary figure hailing from the realm of Swedish architecture and design, was born on November 4, 1910, in Karlshamn, Sweden. After his completion of secondary school in 1927, Hans embarked on an internship at Ystad Metall, a local craft industry situated near his grandfather's farm. In 1929, he sought further education and enrolled at the esteemed School of Art and Design in Stockholm. Remarkably, even before his graduation from this institution, at the age of twenty, Hans showcased his prowess as a designer for Ystad Metall at the prestigious Stockholm Exhibition in 1930.
In the 1920s, Hans encountered his future wife Verna during the summer holidays in his native town of Karlshamn. In 1934, the couple jointly established the company ateljé Lyktan, a venture that combined their collaborative efforts in luminaire design and various artistic pursuits. Bergström undertook various commissions spanning a wide range of architectural environments, including churches, private residences, and public buildings. It was from this point forward that Bergström spearheaded a revolution in Swedish luminaire manufacturing, fundamentally transforming the perception and application of electric lighting in the coming decades.
During the advent of the 1950s, the emergence of plastic as a novel material in modern lighting captured Hans' attention. As the United States gradually introduced plastic as a material of significance, Bergström encountered a method involving the application of sprayed plastic onto a rotating wire frame, facilitated by a spray gun. Interestingly, this technique bore certain resemblances to the later approach employed by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in the creation of their Viscontea Lamp...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Swedish Modern Outdoor Wall Lamps by ASEA
By ASEA
Located in Karlstad, SE
Large wall lamps by ASEA, 1960s.
These lamps feature a large frosted opaline glass shade, resting on a frame of iron.
Condition: Good condition, the frames have been re-laquered at ...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Iron
AJ Eklipta Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The AJ Eklipta lamp was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1959 for Rødovre Town Hall. He originally designed the light in two sizes: ø 35 cm and ø 45 cm, and later, in 1963, a smaller ver...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Opaline Glass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Wall Light in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall light ‘Tratten’, copper, Sweden, 1950s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this wall light 'Tratten', which is made in a be...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Lyfa ‘Septet’ wall lamp – Bent Karlby
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Heerhugowaard, NL
Wall lamp manufactured by Danish lighting company Lyfa, a household name, and designed by Bent Karlby.
This modestly sized fixture is made from plated steel and is lacquered white. ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Steel
1950s Perforated Metal Diabolo Plug-In Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Perforated Metal Diabolo Plug-In Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari. A rare and elegant design executed in sculptural black painted perforated metal with attractively patinat...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Perforated Black Metal Diabolo Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Perforated Black Metal Diabolo Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari. A rare and elegant design executed in sculptural black painted perforated metal with attractively patinated...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
3 Wall Light Brass by Skelleftea Sweden, 1970
Located in Paris, FR
3 rare Model 40 wall light brass by Skelleftea Sweden 1970.
in Brass articulated, can be use as reading light, picture light
good overall condition
Measure...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish 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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One Wall Lamp Murano
Pair Of Large Kalmar