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
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
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, 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
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
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
...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
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
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
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
Chandelier by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Model "9029/5" ceiling lamp designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy and destined to the import, engraved "9029/5", "MADE IN FINLAND", "TT" (Import stamp) and "OY. TAITO AB."
5 Edison s...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$26,000
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...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Pair of Brass Wall Lamps Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s
By Bergboms
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of two wall lamps/bedside lamps in brass, model V-75 manufactured by Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s.
Very good condition. Height is adjustable. New wiring.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,546 / set
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
Konsthantverk Stävie Oxide Brass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Stävie designed by Konsthantverk and manufactured by themselves.
Flush mount lamp in matte white glass and metal. Works on its own, or to hold a chandelier (th...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$662 Sale Price / item
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
Set of Danish Modern Brass and Opal Glass Wall Sconces by Acton Bjorn, 1950s
By Acton Bjørn
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful set of three wall sconces in mouth-blown opal glass and solid brass. Produced by Fog & Morup in Denmark in the 1950s and designed by architect Acton Bjorn...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Opal, Brass
$2,979 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Zinc Outdoor Sconces '21st Century'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome Zinc Outdoor Sconce in a Classic Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian design. Crafted from zinc plated steel, clear sealed. Wired with a single...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Zinc
$2,100 / item
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
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...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
Swedish Modern Möllers Armaturer Two Arm Floor Lamp in Metal, Brass, Teak, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare floor lamp was produced by Möllers Armaturer in Eskilstuna, Sweden, in the 1950s. The lamp is marked with the manufacturer’s initials, M.A.E., and ‘Eskilstuna’ on the under...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, 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
Pair of 1930s Finnish Brass Plug-In Wall Lights Attributed to Paavo Tynell
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
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
Verner Panton Fun Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Verner Panton "Fun" Sconces. Fully restored, these beautiful and elegant sconces have a natural and fine essence. Mother of Pearl shades cast a warm luminescent light.
Width:...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
$3,500 / set
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
A Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Taito OY, Model 9082
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Chandelier deigned by Paavo Tynell (1890-1973) for Taito OY, Finland , circa 1950th. Model 9082. Brass, glass and wood slats shades.
Dimensions: H 40″ × Diam 23″. Existing wires,...
Category
1950s Finnish 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
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
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
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
$326 Sale Price
20% Off
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
LUcloud Sconce 'LA'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning LUcloud Sconce. An all brass lightly aged and perforated wall sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples ava...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,550 / item
Large ceiling light by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large flush mount ceiling lights designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman.
" Cannon Shell" series.
Opaline glass shade on brass hardware.
Existing wires, rewiring available upon request.
Category
1950s Finnish 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
'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
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
Pair of Heikki Turunen Senior Series Brass Table Lamps Model 940-147, Orno 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of large table lamps from the Senior series designed by Heikki Turunen and manufactured by Orno Oy in the 1970s in Finland. The lamps feature a brass body topped with white me...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
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
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An etched glass and metal pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Light discoloration present to white lacquer on metal canopy
Wear consistent with age and use
Ov...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage 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
Mid Century Erik Hoglund Body Nova Chandelier Made in Denmark C. 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Danish Mid Century Modern chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Body Nova, Made in Denmark circa 1950's. The fixture features two tiers each having 5 electrified candle sconce...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.25 ” H x 21.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.875” H x 4.25” D
Stem lengt...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Boda
By Boda, Erik Höglund
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
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
Category
1960s Swedish 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
Tall Table Lamp with Mother-of-Pearl Shells and Patinated Metal Base
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Tall Table Lamp with Mother-of-Pearl Shells and Patinated Metal Base
Tall and elegant table lamp, featuring 'mother-of-pearl' shells and a patinated metal base and stem. Standing at...
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1950s 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...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched yellow glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.0"H x 19.9"W x 19.9"D
Stem Length (inches): 13.5"
Dimensio...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1940s Finnish Minimalist Plug-In Wall Light Attributed to Paavo Tynell
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
1940s Finnish Minimalist Plug-In Wall Light Attributed to Paavo Tynell.
A highly refined adjustable rectangular wall lamp executed in metal with white painted interior shade that ro...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Erik Höglund for Boda Smide, Iron & Glass Chandelier, Sweden, Circa 1965
By Erik Höglund
Located in London, GB
A striking mid-century chandelier designed by renowned Swedish artist Erik Höglund for Boda Smide, circa 1965. Crafted from black-lacquered iron, this sculptural piece features six a...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
$1,913 Sale Price
33% Off
Uno Kristiansson, Table Lamp, Pine, Acrylic, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine, acrylic and woven fabric table lamp designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson and produced by Luxus, Sweden, c. 1960s
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 14.75“ H x 9“ Diam...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Acrylic, Pine
Swedish Modern Chandelier in Brass by Bergboms
By Bergboms
Located in Karlstad, SE
Very elegant Swedish Modern Chandelier manufactured by Bergboms, 1940s.
The lamp offers 5 light sources, supported by perforated brass holder...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Johan Carpner Grenverk Raw Brass Long Wall Lamp by Konsthantverk
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall lamp model Grenverk designed by Johan Carpner and manufactured by Konsthantverk.
The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps are manufactured using craftsman’s techn...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,134 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Cacoon ceiling lamp by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare ceiling light designed by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan in the south of Sweden during the middle of the 20th century.
Gives of a soft light.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 24 Louis Poulsen Saturn Wall Lamps by Joachim Lepper
Located in Berlin, BE
Louis Poulsen wall light Model Saturn. Design by Joachim Lepper. Bulbs are not included. 2x socket G24d-1 Plug Base. Good condition with only light signs of use. 24 pieces available.
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen Model "E1296" Table Lamps, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen was a Danish designer who is best known for his wide collection of lighting fixtures. A licensed ornamental metalworker, Holm-Sørensen started his design car...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Chandelier in Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, chandelier, model T-493/6, brass, glass, Sweden, 1960s
This exquisite chandelier, designed by Swedish designer Hans-Agne...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
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.