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
Midcentury "Kontrast" Pendant by Poul Henningsen, Made in Denmark, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Contrast pendant in painted metal, designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen Denmark. Great original condition.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Pale Rose
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 pendant for Louis Poulsen in monochrome pale rose.
Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the PH 5 remains the bes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Pale Blush
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Pale Blush
Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic 'PH 5' pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the 'PH 5' remains t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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
Rare Floor Lamp, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare floor lamp produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Very good condition.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Lisa Johansson-Papé wall lamp by Orno, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
This perforated brass wall lamp model 50-055 designed by the renowned Finnish designer Lisa Johansson-Pape. With its elegant curved arm and beautifully perforated shade, this lamp em...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Louis Weisdorf Mid Century "Konkylie" Brass Pendant by Lyfa, Denmark 1960s
By Louis Weisdorf, Lyfa
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century "konkylie / tivoli / conch" brass ceiling pendant lamp by Louis Weisdorf and produced by Lyfa Denmark, 1960s. In good original condition and working well. Stamped "M...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of Swedish Pine Wood Wall Lamps by Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Værløse, DK
Swedish Modern Pine Wood Sconces made by Solbackens Svarveri in the 1970s.
* Set (2) of pine wood sconces with white fabric shades.
* Manufacturer: Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden
* St...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Pine
Model "30331" Table Lamp by Bertil Brisborg for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1942
Located in Utrecht, NL
Crafted in 1942, by Bertil Brisborg, this model "30331" table lamp is a striking example of Scandinavian design. The period was marked by a commitment to functionalism, clean lines, ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, brown fabric and frosted glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 1.5” H x 3.5” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs....
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Yki Nummi 'Lokki' white acrylic pendant for Innolux Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Yki Nummi 'Lokki' white acrylic pendant for Innolux Oy.
Designed in 1960, Nummi's innovative 'Lokki' is one of the best-known finnish design Classics. The name Lokki comes from the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Wooden Table Lamp with Rattan Wrap
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Discover the timeless elegance of our Circa 1940s rattan table lamp. This exquisite piece, showcasing intricate rattan wrapping, exudes the great patina inherent to mid-century moder...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Rattan, Birch
Hans Agne Jakobsson Brass Wall Lamp, Midcentury from Sweden
Located in Forest, BE
Nice brass wall lamps. They provide a warm atmosphere and even better when lighted. Made of thin stripes of brass delicately riveted with a brass nail to the metal frame. Minimal details. We have a set of 4 to match this one. Great to have them as a set of 5. When can get more upon request.
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Hans-Agne Jakobsson naît à Hvadhem sur l’île de Gotland en Suède. Menuisier de formation, il poursuit à Göteborg des études d’architecture qui lui permettent d’intégrer le département de design industriel au sein de General Motors.
Très vite, sa passion du bois le rattrape et il s’oriente alors vers des créations plus artisanales. Il devient ainsi le collaborateur de designers célèbres tels que Carl Malmsten ou le très radical Werner West. De ces années d’apprentissage naît une profonde passion pour la lumière, la subtilité et la magie de l’éclairage. Installé dès 1950 à Markaryd dans le sud de la Suède, il propose ses créations dans sa boutique du centre-ville.
L’anecdote raconte qu’un soir de Noël, trouvant son espace trop sombre, il crée dans l’urgence une suspension en pin. Son succès est tel qu’il décide de fonder en 1951 sa propre entreprise Hans-Agne Jakobsson A/B.
La région de Markaryd est une région bordée de lacs et de bois sombres. Jakobsson ne s’inspire pas directement de la nature mais de l’atmosphère si particulière qui se dégage de ces paysages, où la lumière semble être en conflit perpétuel avec la nuit. Influencé par le modernisme, il s’intéresse également très tôt aux nouveaux matériaux qui apparaissent dans les années 1950. Le laiton le passionne tout particulièrement. Il l’associe naturellement au verre pour créer des modèles dont les plus monumentaux orneront les bâtiments publics, les salles de concert ou les églises.
Il n’oublie pas pour autant les intérieurs de ses contemporains et crée de nombreuses lampes, lampadaires ou appliques n’ayant pour frontières que les limites de son imagination. Viendront au milieu des années 1960 les modèles en laiton et fils de soie qui connaissent un immense succès et propulsent Jakobsson parmi les créateurs les plus influents de sa génération.
Le travail d’un autre grand créateur, le danois...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy ‘5061’ Table Lamp in Brass
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, table lamp, model ‘5061’, brass, Finland, 1950s
A truly magnificent piece that scores highly on every design aspect: execution, use of materials, craftsma...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 'PH Artichoke' Pendant in brass Ø. 48
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 'PH-Artichoke' pendant, brass, metal, Denmark, designed in 1957
The 'Artichoke' pendant is an all time eyecatcher in the lighting design. This ico...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell counter weight pendant light model A1983, Taito OY, circa 1940
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Extremly rare pendant light model A 1983 designed by Paavo Tynell in the 40's and produced by TAITO OY in the same time. The lamp has its original painting on shade, with a rounded l...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Itsu Oy Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Yellow Opaline Glass, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Prague, New Town
Ceiling lamp, produced by Itsu Oy in Finland, 1950s. Made from brass, decorative details in brass, shades in yellow opaline glass.
Dimensions:
Height: 58,5 cm / 23.03 in
Width: 45 c...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Walnut Pendant Lamp by Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design is very unusual.
The shape and materials create a warm and very pleasant light.
Condition:
Very good vinta...
Category
1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Walnut
ASEA mid century modernist table lamp E1163, brass, Scandinavian, Sweden, 1940s
By Hans Bergström, ASEA
Located in Forserum, SE
A striking example of Swedish modernist lighting design, this table lamp model E1163 was produced by the renowned manufacturer ASEA Belysning in the 1940s. Expertly crafted in solid ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Flush Mount Chandelier by Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking flush mount chandelier by Hans Bergström, in a cool modernist design. Made from brass with eight arms and opaline glass shades suspended on decorative knobs.
Hans Bergström...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Green Mid-Century Stoneware Table Lamp by Agne Aronsson, Sweden, 1960s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful mid-century stoneware table lamp with amazing glaze.
Made by Swedish ceramist Agne Aronsson / Aronson in his own studio in Bjärnum, Sweden, 1960s.
Great original conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Modernist Table Lamp #2468 by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Early edition brass table lamp with three colorful shades by Josef Frank, model #2468. Slender forms that give a voluminous expression and a great general, soft spreading of light.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Verner Panton 'Panthella 160 Portable' Table Lamp in White for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Panthella 160 Portable' table lamp in white for Louis Poulsen.
The Panthella collection was designed by Verner Panton in 1971 and remains one of his most iconic light...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Mid century floor lamp by Eje Ahlgren for LUCO, sweden 1950s
By Eje Ahlgren
Located in Hägersten, SE
Floor lamp designed by Eje Ahlgren. Produced in Sweden by Luco during the 1950s. Made from black lacquered steel with brass details and lamp shade in grey aluminum. Light switch on t...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Metal, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A gold. green-painted metal and opaline glass wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Most brass oxidized or blemished.
Glass has small chip left bottom corner.
Smal...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Floral Chandelier by Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in San Francisco, CA
Floral chandelier by Lisa Johansson-Pape
Large chandelier with a yellow glass shade and transparent glass flowers above the stem on an all brass frame,
Finland, circa 1960s.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white blue lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 16“ H x 5.125” W x 12” D
Bulb Specifications: E...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Light, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Finnish Scandinavian Modern wall light, 1950s. Brass frame with fabric shade. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Timberline Table Lamp in Oak and Birch by Mads Caprani for GUBI
By Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Timberline Table Lamp in Oak and Birch by Mads Caprani for GUBI
Originally designed by Mads Caprani in the 1970s, this scaled-down format retains the signature swan-necked shape an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Elm, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable two-armed brass, elm and beige fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 64.7” H x 33.5” W x 12” Depth. Stated dimensio...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Ceiling Light by Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Long Island City, NY
A ceiling light designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape, Model 71-005' Manufactured by Orno, Finland Circa 1950th.
Frosted glass shade with gilded decorations. For three lights. Manufacture...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Cut Glass
$9,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Braided Bamboo Pendant with Handle, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian organic modern braided bamboo pendant with round decorative handle making it possible to wire it with an elastic suspension cord and use the handle to pull it up and dow...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'V-138' Wall Light in Copper and Blown Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall light, model 'V-138', copper, handblown glass, Sweden, 1960s.
This charming wall light, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobs...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Anne Boysen 'Moonsetter' Light Sculpture and Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Anne Boysen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Anne Boysen 'Moonsetter' light sculpture and floor lamp for Louis Poulsen. New, current limited production in series of 100.
The sculptural floor lamp in chrome-plated aluminium has a rotating disc that allows customisation of the reflection of the glare-free light emitted by the LED light source elegantly submerged in the frame. The disc rotates 360° around its own axis and is white on one side and reflective on the other. Tilted towards the white side, the light becomes soft and diffuse, whereas the opposite chrome side reflects the light panel directly for a completely different expression. The light is directed according to the position of the disc. The surroundings are mirrored in the frame...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Harald Notini, Floor Lamp, Wrought Iron, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable wrought iron and beige fabric floor lamp, variation of model 15101, designed by Harald Notini and produced by Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions variable
Overall Di...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
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
Paavo Tynell, large opal flush mount model 2093 for Idman
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Large opal & brass flush mount light model 2093 for idman, good original condition, the lamp is stamp by the editor Idman. Largest version of this model. Paavo Tynell is one of the m...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Nickel-Plated Socket by Poul Henningsen, 1928
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in Nickel-Plated Socket, Copper and White Lacquered by Poul Henningsen, 1928
Additional Information:
Material: Nickel-plated socket, copper and white lacquered
Style: M...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Elm, Fabric, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An elm, floral printed fabric and brass floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 68” H x 20” W x 27.5” D
Stated dimensions include shade.
...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Charming Pendant Light by Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ellysett 1970s Scandinavian Design
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This charming pendant light, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by Ellysett, embodies the essence of Scandinavian design. Crafted in the 1970s, this lamp features a beautif...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Wood, Pine
Gunnel Nyman Flush Mount In Brass and Fabric, Model K5-40, Idman 1950s
By Gunnel Nyman, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
A faboulus and rare ceiling pendant designed by Gunnel Nyman and manufactured by Idman in Finland in the 1950s. A very minimal design that is easy to integrate into almost any interi...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare X-Large Tynell Sculptural Art Glass Pendant, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare sculptural midcentury piece! Large art glass ceiling light by Helena Tynell for Flygsfors Glasbruk. Soft organic floral art deco style shape in milky white glass on metal mount ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Flush Mount, Valinte Oy, 1960s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Flush mount, manufactured by Valinte Oy, 1960s. Plastic shade with brass details. Marked. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, dark-stained wood and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 26” H x 24” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2“ H x 3.75” Dia...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Bernt Nordstedt, Bergboms, mid century table lamp, glass & textile, Sweden 1960s
Located in Forserum, SE
A sleek Scandinavian table lamp, model B-015, designed by Bernt Nordstedt and produced by the Swedish manufacturer Bergbom & Co in the 1960s. Crafted from white glass with teak detai...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Textile, Glass, Teak
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Lampshade updated in recent history. Tear to inner lining.
Overall Dimensions (inches): ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Elegant sculptural floor lamp by unknown designer, Sweden, circa 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A Swedish Modern floor lamp from the mid-20th century, designer and manufacturer unknown. Crafted in brass with a delicately pleated shade, the piece features an organically curved s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson V-267 Wall Light, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish wall light with fringes model V-267 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, produced in Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Model 501-5 Chandelier Lamp in Brass and Glass by Stockmann, Finland, 1950s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A beautiful and delicate Finnish mid-century brass chandelier by Stockmann. The lamp features five lightbases with opaline glass shades and beautiful brass flower decorations in betw...
Category
1950s Finnish 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
Pair of floor lamps, model B105, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A pair of floor lamps designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, model B105.
Executed in wood shaped to resemble bamboo, with leather details and brass bases. Produced in Sweden during the 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Floor Lamp in Pine Uno Kristiansson, Sweden 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Floor lamp manufactured in Sweden and designed by Uno Kristiansson. Made in solid pine this one with its organic shape gives any home a nice vibe.
All new cotton shade made is inclu...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Pine
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
Mid Century Modern Wall Light by Rupprecht Skrip for Skrip Leuchten, Teak 1960s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
This refined wall light from the 1950s was designed by Rupprecht Skrip for Skrip Leuchten. Crafted in Germany, it features elegant teak elements and straw lampshades, creating a warm...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Teak, Textile
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.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare Paavo Tynell Model 1927 Iron Chandelier for Taito Oy, 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Exceedingly Rare Paavo Tynell Model 1927 iron chandelier for Taito Oy from the 1930s. This chandelier model can be found at the Taito Oy catalogue from 1935. Forged iron. Good vintag...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
$6,640 Sale Price
70% Off
Excellent Pair of Jo Hammerborg 'NOVA' Pendant Lights for Fog & Morup.
Located in Chicago, IL
Brushed brass layered pendant light by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Morup
When lit, the lamp provides a soft, glare-free downward light, making it ideal for low hanging, and the shin...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Itsu, Chandelier, Brass, Rattan, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan chandelier produced by Itsu, Finland, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 26.75” H x 21” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.75” H x 4” diameter
Stem length: ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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