Scandinavian Modern Lighting
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
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Metal, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 53“ H x 32” W x 10.5” D
Bulb Specifications...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Black
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Black.
Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the PH 5 remains the bestse...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Large Finnish Floral Silk Flush Mount, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Finnish floral flush mount from the 1940s. Handmade silk shade with embroidered floral details. Brass details. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear consistent with age and u...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, rare ceiling lamp, Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB, 1960s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Rare ceiling light variation of the famous fringe lamp designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for his own company in the 1960s. Internal opaline glass shade that holds the light bulb. Pink ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen 'PH 80' Floor Lamp in Red and Chrome for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 80' Floor Lamp in Red and Chrome for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen designed the original three-shade system in 1926-27, using a scientific a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Dark Brown Patinated Outdoor Sconce
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' dark brown patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the class...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,999 Sale Price / item
20% Off
'Memoir 120' Brass Ceiling Lamp by GamFratesi for Lyfa
Located in Paris, IDF
Memoir 120 Flush Mount signed by GamFratesi for LYFA.
DIMENSIONS
W 12 x D 12 x H 16.8 cm
COLOURS
Black or brass
Socket: 1 x G9
Max wattage: 28 Watt
Energy class: The luminaire is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Opaline Glass
Huge Lyfa Embassy Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund
Located in Vienna, AT
Bowl form, brass frame fitted with eight E27 and 3 E14 sockets and heavy crystal glasses made by Orrefors in the early 1960s for Lyfa.
The total height will be customized.
2 pieces ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$3,790 / item
Industrial Pipe Built-on Outdoor Lamp by Ole Pless Jørgensen for Nordisk Solar
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large pipe-shaped industrial in- or outdoor built-on ceiling flush mount. It is called Pipe-Line and was designed by the Danish architect Ole Pless Jorgensen and manufactured by Nord...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.75” H x 6.125” W x 8.375“D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 11.75” H x 2.25”...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century Modern Hanging Lamp made of Wood by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden 60s
Located in Hannover, DE
I'm so excited to show you this beautiful, large cone lamp made of pinewood! The lamp is in beautiful, well-maintained condition. There are some minimal signs of wear and one tiny de...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Pine
Lisa Johansson-Pape 'Senator' Floor Lamp in Black for Innolux Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Lisa Johansson-Pape 'Senator' floor lamp in black for Innolux Oy. An iconic lamp design by the Finnish master executed in brass, painted aluminum shade, acrylic diffuser and hand-wra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Josef Frank Style Textile Pendant, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian modern vintage pendant with cream white draped textile shade with decorative braided edge. Slender lacquered bent pine wood mount and top. Manufactured by Markslöjd in t...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Textile, Wood
$1,327 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Palshus Large Table Lamp With Brown Glaze and New Shade 1960s Mid Century
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large mid-century conical shaped table lamp made by Danish Palshus Ceramic.
The lamp was designed by Per Lindemann-Schmidt and made in the 1960s.
It is made with chamotte clay which ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Stoneware, Fabric
Böhlmarks, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
By Bohlmarks
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and light grey-lacquered metal wall light produced by Böhlmarks, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 15” H x 12” W x 9.5” D
Back Plate Dimensions (In...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Itsu, Wall Light, Brass, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass wall light produced by Itsu, Finland, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8.5” H x 4.875” W x 9.25“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.875” H x 4.875” W x 1...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1950s Brass Table Lamp by Edvard Hagman
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful organic brass table lamp by Edvard Hagman AB, Sweden. From around the 1950s it has 3 beautiful brass leaf ornaments that decorates the 2 lamp a...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Bo Fajans, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
By Bo Fajans
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic table lamp produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10"H x 5"W x 5"D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 6" Top Diameter x 10" Bottom ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Ceiling Light by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ceiling light by Paavi Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland, Circa 1950th.
Polished brass stem with wire flowers decoration and opaline glass shade. 3 Edition type sockets.
Some tarnish on...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Modernist Table Lamp by Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely table lamp by Hans Bergström with two shades, model #20. Made from brass with a hoop-shaped detail and elegant curved lines.
Hans Bergström was the owner and creative directo...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass wall light designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.5” H x 5.25” W x 6.25“D
Back Plate Dime...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Assorted rattan lampshades.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.5” H x 25” W x 7” D
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.7...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans Bergström copper wall lamp. circa 1940.
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare wall lamp in cooper with a strong patina designed by Hans Bergström in Sweden circa 1960. The lamp is produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus. The lamp is orginaly designed to be plac...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.5” H x 8” W x 5.5” D
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.25” H x 3.625...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Optima 7 pendant Design by Hans Due for Fog & Morup Dänemark
By Hans Due, Fog & Mørup
Located in Krefeld, DE
Very nice grey, white & red colored Optima pendant Design by Hans Hans Due in 1970s and manufactured by Fog & Mørup Denmark.
The insides of the lower s...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Rare set of 6 Wall Lamps by Gunnar Asplund, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Asplund, ASEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wall lamps designed by Gunnar Asplund 1940s. Produced by ASEA, Sweden.
Set of 6 available.
Please note: Listed price is for (1) one wall lamp.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
White Snowball Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Poulsen Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
The PH Snowball Pendant Lamp was designed by Poul Henningsen 1958 and produced by Louis Poulsen Denmark.
It provides a comfortable, glare-free, di...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$2,465 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Large Crystal Glass & Brass Wall Sconces by Lyfa Orrefors, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of impressive large crystal glass & brass sconces made by Carl Fagerlund in a collaboration between Danish light manufacturer Lyfa and the Swedish glasswork Orrefors in the 19...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Oxidation present to brass
Overall Dimensions (inches): 14" Height x 6" Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard)...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Table Lamps Model B-075, Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s
By Bergboms
Located in Stockholm, SE
Table lamps in brass, model B-075 manufactured by Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s.
Listed price is for the pair.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer Josef Frank Style Textile Dome Pendant, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian midcentury modern vintage pendant with cream white dome shaped textile shade over metal mount and three red wooden globes on top. In the organic modern style of Josef Fr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Textile, Wood
Vintage "Bridal Bouquet" chandelier by Paavo Tynell, Finland, Taito Oy, 1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning “Bridal Bouquet” chandelier by Paavo Tynell. Six lamp shades in opaline glass on a brass frame decorated with beautiful brass applications in the form of flower buds and lea...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1940's Floor Lamp Model 541 by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 1940's Floor lamp model 541 by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan. Grey metal frame with arm and base in brass. Both frame and base in great condition with only a couple of s...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Large Scandinavian Modern Wall Sconces in Pinewood, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Set of large Scandinavian Modern wall sconces made in solid turned pinewood and mounted with new flax linen shades. Made in Denmark in the 1970s.
Measurements:
Shade height: 17 cm....
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Pine
Midcentury Poul Henningsen Copper Pendant Langelinie Louis Poulsen Denmark 1950s
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Beautiful and rare Poul Henningsen pendant lamp for Louis Poulsen designed in 1958 for the Langelinie Pavillion in Copenhagen. Nine circul...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Copper
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in White
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in White.
The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Large Haico Nietzsche Ceramic Table Lamp, Søholm Stentøj, Denmark, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking table lamp was designed by Haico Nietzsche in the 1960s and produced as model 1219 by Søholm Stentøj, located on the Danish island of Bornholm. The base of the lamp is ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Arnold Wiigs Fabrikker, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass chandelier produced by Arnold Wiigs Fabrikker, Norway, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.5” H x 24” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 4” H x 4” diameter
Stem length: 1...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Louis Poulsen White Adjustable Wall Lamp, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare sized white wall light designed and manufactured by Louis Poulsen in Denmark during the 1970s. This model - 132051 is called 'Louise' and is obviously derived from Louis in Lo...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
$374 Sale Price
20% Off
Wood & Canvas Sconces by Anna Ehrner for Atelje Lyktan, 1980s, Sweden
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Wood and Canvas Sconces designed Anna Ehrner for Ateljé Lyktan in the 1980s.
* Set (2) of half-circle sconces with wood frame and light canvas shade
* Designer: Anna Erhner ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Two Large Wicker Counterweight Pendants by Itsu Oy, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Two large wicker counterweight pendants by Itsu Oy, 1950s. Wicker and brass. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. The pendants are sold separately. Gorge...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of Swedish Pine Wood Table Lamps by Markslöjd, Sweden, 1980s
By Markslöjd
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Swedish Modern Pine Wood Table Lamps made by Markslöjd circa 1980. A fine duo for at beautiful place.
* Pair (2) of pine wood table lamps with beige fabric shades.
* Manufact...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Wood, Pine
Holger Johansson Pair of Large Chandeliers in Brass and Glass, 1960s
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of large chandeliers, designed by Holger Johansson. Produced by Westal in the 1960s. Made from brass, smoked glass shades.
These impressive chandeliers measure 233 cm (7.64 ft)...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Malmö Metallvarufabrik Brass and Blue Glass Table Lamps, Sweden, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking pair of table lamps was produced by Malmö Metallvarufabrik AB in Sweden in the 1950s. This particular model was numbered 76625.
The design features a square raised bas...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian mid century outdoor facade lamp, Westal model 283, Sweden, 1970s
By Westal
Located in Forserum, SE
An organically shaped Scandinavian outdoor facade lamp, model 283, produced by the Swedish lighting manufacturer Westal in the 1970s. It’s crafted from solid copper with a beautiful ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Large Pair of Paavo Tynell Black Wall Lights for Taito Oy
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Large pair of Paavo Tynell black wall lights for Taito Oy. Executed in black painted metal and brass. A highly adjustable and exceptionally refined p...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Verner Panton 'Panthella 320' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Chrome/Opal Grey
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Panthella 320' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Chrome/Opal Grey
Executed in light grey opal acrylic and chrome, this unique table lamp li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Modernist pendant lamp, brass & glass, attributed to Bent Karlby, Denmark, 1960s
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Forserum, SE
A lantern-shaped pendant lamp crafted from brass, featuring a peanut-shaped glass shade. The disc-shaped top shade is held in place by two decorative sphere-shaped screws. It is susp...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Three Scandinavian Pine Opaline Glass Sconces Wall Lights, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Set of three Scandinavian designer pine wood torchiere wall sconces, Denmark, 1960s. Very elegant design with opaline glass globes and brass accents. Both wall lights in fine vintage...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Pine, Opaline Glass
$2,522 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Finnish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, glass and opaline glass wall light designed and produced in Finland, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 16” H x 13.25 ” W x 5“D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.12...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Jonas Bohlin 'Starlight 3' Brass Ceiling Light for Örsjö
Located in Glendale, CA
Jonas Bohlin 'Starlight 3' Brass Ceiling Light for Örsjö
Building on Örsjö's classic 'Star' design, the 'Starlight' perfects designer Bohlin's maxim of "function, innovation, and pe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Paavo Tynell Adjustable Ceiling Lamps Model A1965 in Pink, Taito 1950s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of adjustable ceiling lamps, Model A1965, designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito Oy in Finland during the 1950s. The lamps feature a counterweight mechanism, allow...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp Möllers Armatur Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This lamp was made in Sweden at Möllers Armatur Eskilstuna. It has an adjustable height arm and is made in brass and cast iron with a partial made leather rod.
Good working conditi...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, wood and cream white fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11"H x 10.5"W x 23"D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 (...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Flemming Brylle and Preben Jacobsen 'String Light' Pendant Lamp, Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern pendant lamp designed in the 1960s by Flemming Brylle and Preben Jacobsen, Denmark. This lamp is made of many strips of light diffusing antistatic polyacrylic tha...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Acrylic, Plexiglass
Round Arrow decorated Outdoor Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Charming Vintage Swedish outdoor metal pendant with arrow ornament in green. One light source in the middle of the circle with a vintage decorated socket. Age appropriate wear with s...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$17,068 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Rare Floor Lamp by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan from the 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame black painted. White artificial leather shade, two light points, a flexible arm. Height 152 cm. fitted with each E27 bakelite socket. Made in Sweden in the 1950s.
two pie...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Swedish Modern Glass and Brass Pendant by Orrefors
Located in Karlstad, SE
Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Ceiling Light, Sweden, 1950s
An elegant ceiling light designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors in the 1950s. The fixture features three light sources con...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1950s Hans Bergström Model E1271 Perforated Metal & Brass Table Lamp for ASEA
By Hans Bergström, ASEA
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Hans Bergström Model E1271 Perforated Metal & Brass Table Lamp for ASEA.
Executed in painted perforated metal shade with attractively patinated brass legs. A lyrical and elega...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Scandinavian Modern lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern lighting 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 lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern lighting 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 lighting, popular names associated with this style include Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Louis Poulsen, Konsthantverk Tyringe, and Poul Henningsen. 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 lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $51 and tops out at $241,464 while the average work can sell for $2,156.
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