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
Sconce by Hans-Agne Jakobsson Model V-149
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with green/gray colored glass. Made in Sweden in 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,298 / item
Hans-Agne Jakobsson pine veneer wall lamp V327 by Elyssett, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Forserum, SE
A pinewood wall lamp, model V327, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Elyssett in the Swedish town of Markaryd. It is produced from pine veneer with a wooden wall mount and a standar...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Pine
Pair of Danish Modern Kähler HAK Table Lamps Turquoise Blue & Brown 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare to find pair of small Mid-century Danish table lamps from the ceramic workshop Kähler (HAK). The design is attributed to Nils Kähler and they are made circa 1960s.
The lamps ar...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Scandinavian Modern Pendants, Gunilla Jung, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Finnish glass and wood slat shade -pendants, designed by Gunilla Jung & Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1950s. Chromed metal frame. Jung has designed the glass part and...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Lisa Johansson-Pape 'Lisa' Floor Lamp for Innolux Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Lisa Johansson-Pape 'Lisa' floor lamp for Innolux Oy.
Originally produced in the 1950s by Orno, this newly authorized re-edition of the iconic lamp is made by Innolux in Finland usi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$4,500 / item
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21” H x 9” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5” H x 3.5” W x 3.5” D
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Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Midcentury Table Lamps #B99 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of rare, amazing brass table lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, model #B99. Large design in a cylinder form with decorative hoops on the tops. Brass lamellas are stacked in a tight d...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 59.7"H x 14.0"W x 14.0"D
Dimensions of Shade (inc...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.25"H x 4.625"W x 4.625"D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3.0" Top Diameter x 8...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Seven Arm Chandelier, Attributed to Itsu, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Seven arm chandelier, attributed to Itsu, 1950s. Brass frame, opaline glass shades. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Beautiful and timeless Scandinav...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Crystal Sconce, Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and unique Vintage Large Format Crystal Sconce from Sweden. The production was completed in two parts- first casting in a period design motif of undulating bubbles and th...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Paavo Tynell Starry Sky 9068 Lamp by Lightolier Midcentury Island Nook Pendant
Located in Hyattsville, MD
US WIRED, from a Washington DC estate.
Rare ceiling downlight, or could be outfitted to be hung as a pendant. This is a USA Lightolier version uses an anodized aluminum grate diffus...
Category
1960s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
$3,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Midcentury Table Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of very cool brass table lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Brass lamellas are stacked in a tight design and the light is shielded at the top by perforated spheres.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
LUte OD Out/Indoor Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The stunning Lute OD Out/Indoor Sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires is a pure brass cylindrical wall sconce in a patinated un-lacquered brass fini...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,400 / item
Pair of Henningsen 'PH Wall' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Lamps for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Henningsen 'PH Wall' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Lamps for Louis Poulsen
The PH Wall is part of the revolutionary three shade system developed by Paul Henningsen in 1925-1926 w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Swedish designer floral ceiling light, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful Swedish modern pendant by unknown designer in the first half of the 20th century.
Body of metal lacquered green and gold with floral decor. Shade of parchment paper.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Model T603 Pendant, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Hans-Agne Jakobsson T603 pendant with pink fringes, 1970s.
Produced in Sweden by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, 1970s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pewter, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pewter table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 15” H x 4.75” W x 4.75” D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4.5” Top Diameter x 15.75” Bottom Di...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Pewter
Carolin Pendant Lamp by Hans Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Wonderful and very rare Swedish pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The lamp with the floating shade is a real asset and an absolute favorite for every h...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Modern Pendant by Harald Notini for Böhlmarks
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare pendant model 11827 by Harald Notini for Böhlmarks, Sweden
This elegant pendant consists of a brass canopy and counter weight, that al...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Flush Mount Model 20399, Idman Oy, 1950s
By Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Flush mount model 20399, manufactured by Idman Oy, 1950s. Reupholstered fabric shade, brass details. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
Idman Oy is ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
ASEA, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.75” H x 23” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2” H x 4.625” Diameter
Stem le...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare Scandinavian modern three armed floor lamp, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare Scandinavian modern floor lamp by anonymous designer. Made in Sweden during the 1940s.
Arms and neck wrapped in rattan with foot with veneer. Brass details.
Adjustable arms.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy '9212B' Table Lamp in Brass and Leather
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, desk lamp, model '9212B', brass, leather, Finland, 1950s
Paavo Tynell was a pioneering Finnish designer who helped shape early 20th-century lighting in Fi...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Bergboms White Glass Table Lamps, 1960s
By Bergboms, Berndt Nordstedt
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of diabolo shaped Swedish milk white glass table lamps with teak fittings. Designed by Berndt Nordstedt for Bergboms.
Please note: We are selling these lamps without the lamp shades.
The measurements stated are of the lamps without the shades.
The EU wall plugs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Teak
$960 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Table Lamp 2563 White by Josef Frank
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Hardwood frame creme painted fitted with 2 E27 sockets up to 100W each and colorful semi spherical shade with jungle motives. Designed in Sweden by Josef Frank in the 1950 for Svensk...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable dark-stained birch, brass and yellow floral-printed fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 63"H x 12"W x 24"D
Bulb ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pendant Model 1418, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1930/1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pendant model 1418, designed by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy, 1930/1940s. Oxidized brass frame with fabric shades. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and us...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hanging copper Poul Henningsen PH4/4 1930's original Louis Poulsen Denmark Rare
Located in Forest, BE
Spectacular copper and brass nickeled suspension lamp made in the 1930s at the famous Louis Poulsen factory. The lamp come in few parts which includes 3 copper shades. Easy to fix install. The lamp remain in excellent condition and is ready to be used as she got a new cable in cotton. You can see lots of patina and traces of time. It becomes really hard to find a good PH lamps these days.
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Poul Henningsen est le fils illégitime de l'auteure Agnès Henningsen et de l'écrivain satirique Carl Ewald. Il a passé une enfance heureuse dans une maison moderne qui a été souvent visitée par les intellectuels de la région. Entre 1911 et 1917, Poul Henningsen suit une formation d’architecte sans pourtant en obtenir le diplôme.
Durant les années 1920, Poul Henningsen a fait sa percée littéraire. Il a édité la revue Kritisk Revy (1926-1928, "Examen critique») dans laquelle lui et ses collègues méprisent le style ancien et le conservatisme culturel, reliant ainsi les thématiques politiques de l'époque . En même temps, il débute comme écrivain pour une revue sur les bienfaits d'une vie simple, en harmonie avec la nature et une sexualité plus libre . Il était l'homme qui a fait des revues danoises des armes politiques au service de aile gauche sans abandonner son caractère de divertissement (la soi-disant PH-revues 1929-1932).
En 1933, il édita son ouvrage le plus célèbre Hvad med Kulturen? ("Qu'en est-il de la culture ?") Une critique polémique, audacieuse et urgente de la vie culturelle danoise avec son snobisme et sa nostalgie du passé, en dépit de tous les efforts de la percée du modernisme. Il a essayé de faire un parallèle entre la pruderie, moralisateurs et penchants fascistes; il a également accusé les sociaux-démocrates de manquer d'une ligne culturelle ferme et conséquente. Ce livre ainsi que ses activités dans son ensemble lui ont donné une réputation de semi-communiste ("compagnon de route"). Dans cette période, il se tenait en fait proche des communistes sans les rejoindre. Il a participé à la propagande anti-fasciste, en essayant toujours de faire des connexions entre la culture et la politique.
Parmi ses autres initiatives durant cette période, il y a eu Danmarksfilmen en 1935, (en français : Le Film du Danemark) aussi connu comme Danmarksfilm PH. C'est un film sans prétention et non traditionnel dépeignant la vie contemporaine dans le Danemark d'une manière vivante et un peu irrespectueuse dans lequel les visuels sont saccadés par les rythmes de jazz. Il a été condamné et déchiré par la plupart des critiques, mais il est plus tard réhabilité et est devenu l'un des classiques des films documentaires danois. Il a également écrit des manuscrits de films.
Pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale et l'Occupation allemande du Danemark il a gardé un profil bas et s'est enfui vers la Suède en 1943. Après la guerre, il s'est dissocié du communisme qui lui reprochant son humanitarisme de façade dans son attitude lors de l'accord conclu avec les nazis ainsi que pour son scepticisme croissant au sujet de l'Union soviétique et à bien des égards, il a été isolé. Cependant, il a continué à écrire et à débattre, et au cours des années 1960, la nouvelle génération à de nombreux égards a fait de lui une sorte de gourou. Dans ses dernières années, il est devenu un membre de l'Académie danoise et a soutenu le nouveau mouvement des consommateurs.
À bien des égards, Poul Henningsen est l'homme qui a achevé les travaux de Georg Brandes...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper, Nickel
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson Floor Lamps Model G-154, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden, 1970s. Signed.
Please note: Sold separately or as a pair, listed price is for the pair.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Hans-Agne Jakobsson Brass Chandeliers Model 348/15, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of 4 available. Please note that listed price (€12,500) is for one (1) chandelier.
Designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen PH Septima Glass Pendant
Located in Dronten, NL
The PH Septima is regarded as one of Poul Henningsen’s most refined pendants. When exhibited for the first time as a prototype at the Danish Museum of Decorative Art (now Designmuseu...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$13,950 / item
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson Table Lamps Bn-26, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of vintage Hans-Agne Jakobsson table lamps, model BN-26 in white lacquered aluminium.
Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden.
The overall impression is good....
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of 1930s Finnish Brass Plug-In Wall Lights Attributed to Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1930s Finnish Brass Plug-In Wall Lights Attributed to Paavo Tynell.
A highly refined pair of adjustable rectangular wall lamps executed in attractively patinated brass with ...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamps, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of stained oak and white fabric floor lamps designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 59.0"H x 12.0"W x 12.0"D
Bulb Specifications: ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Danish Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Rope, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown alabaster and rope pendant light likely designed and produced in Denmark c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 38.25"H x 19.625"W x 19.625"D
Stem Length (inches): 6.5"
Di...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Table Lamp Model B-145, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Fringes, brass and opaline glass shade. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brass Pendant Lamp
Located in München, DE
Wonderful brass pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The lamp with the floating shade is a real asset and an absolute favorite for every home.
A very pleasa...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$3,563
LUcloud Sconce 'AN'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning LUcloud Sconce. A brass and aged nickel, perforated wall sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples availabl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel
$1,550 / item
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.25” H x 6” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Stoneware
Fringe ceiling lamp 'T601/M' by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Elegant ceiling lamp model 'T601/M' designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for his own firm AB Markaryd, Sweden, during the 1960s.
Champagne colored silk fringes hanging from the brass fr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Flexible Desk Lamp of Brass, Denmark 1950s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Original vintage desk lamp by Danish Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Made in Denmark in the 1950s of brass and metal
The obliquely cut shade with black lacquer has a perforated pattern alo...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
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...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
24 Carat Gold Plated Teardrop Table Lamp by Hugo Asmussen, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Sculptural tear drop shaped 24-carat gold plated small Table light designed by Hugo Asmussen for Asmussen in Denmark, circa 1960-70. Very heavy made stock in a superb quality. It com...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
$327 Sale Price
20% Off
'Ripls' Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
'Ripls' Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen.
Louis Poulsen set out to create a lamp which was discrete – yet also an experience. From a di...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pendant by Paavo Tynell Model A1993
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare available model "A1993" counterweight elevating lamp designed by Paavo Tynell. Recently re-polished.
Similar example featured at Idman catalog, Circa 1950th.
Dimensions: Shade d...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell for Idman “K2-15” Pendant Lamp in Steel and Opal Glass, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Prague, New Town
Rare pendant lamp, model "K2-15", in enameled steel and opal glass, designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Idman in Finland, 1950s.
One of the rarest pendant lamps designed by...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Boda
By Erik Höglund, Boda
Located in Long Island City, NY
A gilt wrought iron and glass chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Boda. 12 arms.
Circa late 20th century.
Electrification available upon request. H 40″ D 21″.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Early Poul Henningsen Copper Table Lamp, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Henningsen & Louis Poulsen, Mid-century Modern design
This is the iconic Poul Henningsen (PH 4/3) table lamp with original copper shades.
Stand, switch and socket house of bro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Large Bumling Ceiling Pendant in Brass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in Sweden by Ateljé Lyktan, 1960s. Design Anders Pehrson.
Complete with acrylic diffuser.
Diameter: 50 cm
Good condition with signs of usage.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mjölby Intarsia Attribution, Table Lamp, Wood, Bakelite, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, black bakelite and white fabric table lamp with decorative inlays attributed to Mjölby Intarsia, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 16.25"H x 4.3"W x 4.3"D
Dime...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Bakelite, Wood
Midcentury "Vaterpump" Floor Lamp in Oak by Vilhelm Wohler for Le Klint
Located in Lejre, DK
Danish floor light in patinated oak. Designed by Vilhelm Wohlert and made for Le Klint in the 1950s. Great condition.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Oak
LU Louis Sconce PB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce. An all brass wall sconce in patinated brass with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,550 / item
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige fabric table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 26.75” H x 5“ Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-26
Number of S...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pendant model “T-792” by Hans Agne Jakobsson
Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, ES
Pendant model “T-792”
Manufactured by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB
Markaryd, Sweden, 1960’s
Brass
Measurements
35 cm ø × 20 H cm
Provenance
Private collection, Stockholm
Details
Manufac...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,418 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Modern "Orient Major" Pendants in Patinated Copper by Jo Hammerborg, 1963
Located in Odense, DK
Rare original production "Orient Major" pendants made by Fog & Mørup, Copenhagen in 1963. Design by Jo Hammerborg (1920-1982). Made in solid patinated copper and turned rosewood tops...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Iron, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-lacquered iron and beige fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Loss of lacquer present to metal
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensio...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
Floor Lamp, Fagerhults Lighting From The 1960s
By Fagerhult
Located in Vienna, AT
A scandinavian modern brass floor lamp fitted with 4 big E27 sockets up to 100watts each and 3 separate switch. New shade
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large 12 Arms Amber Glass and Iron Chandelier Candelabra by Erik Höglund Sweden
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
This beautiful amber and clear art glass on wrought iron candelabra chandelier was designed by Erik Höglund for Boda Smide. Erik Hö...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Tilgmans, Wall Light, Brass, Teak, Ceramic, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, brass and hand-painted ceramic wall light produced by Tilgmans, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.5” H x 4.75” W x 7“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 6...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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