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
Danish Modern Stoneware Blue Flower Pendant, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Romantic nordic allmoge style ceiling light. Danish midcentury modern handmade stoneware pendant with warm grey glaze over handpainted navy and light blue flowers, leaves and delicat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Floor Lamp Model "Ihanne"/ "Senator", Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Floor Lamp Model "Ihanne"/ "Senator", designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1950s. Imitation leather (kerni) frame, brass details, painted metal lampshade. Good v...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Brass Wall Lamp Model. V-149/2, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful wall lamp model V-149/2 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and manufatured by his own company in Markaryd Sweden in the 1960s-70s. Featuring a beautiful patinated brass fram...
Category
1960s Swedish 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
Swedish Modern Floor Lamp by ASEA
By ASEA
Located in Karlstad, SE
Brass floor lamp manufactured by ASEA, Sweden, in the 1940s. This elegant lamp features a slender brass stem and a wide, pleated shade made of off-white silk fabric, adding a soft di...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Teak Counter Balance Floor Lamp with Silk Shade
Located in London, GB
Sculptural Danish Mid-Century Modern floor lamp, early 1970's. The teak frame has an adjustable arm (with a length of 100 cm) and counterbalance weight for positioning of the light s...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Teak, Silk
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Wood, Fabric, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1930
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, glass, opaline glass, brass and pink fabric floor lamp or lamp table designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 64.5 H x 30” W x 45.5” D
Stated di...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Vilhelm Lauritzen VL45 'Radiohus' Pendant in Amber Glass for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Vilhelm Lauritzen VL45 'Radiohus' pendant in amber glass for Louis Poulsen.
Originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen for the construction of the Radiohuset buildi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish designer floral flush mount, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Lovely flush mount by unknown Swedish designer in the middle of the 20th century.
Floral decor. Brass mount with three light sources.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Brass Wall Lamp from Boréns
By Boréns Borås
Located in New York, NY
Brass wall lamp in modell 6506 by Boréns, Sweden. Beautiful perforated shade with a wavy shape to the edge. Can be used as a small side light or mounted as a wall lamp. Patina to the...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Danish Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Table Lamp in Bronze, 1920s
Located in Odense, DK
This Danish Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) table lamp from the 1920s is an exquisite example of early 20th-century craftsmanship. Cast in bronze, the lamp features a striking blend of orga...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Bronze
$1,312 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Midcentury Floor Lamp By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel frame black painted on hardwood base fitted with E27 sockets and new cream Thai silk shade. Made in Denmark in the 1950s
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Glass Table Lamps, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Art glass table lamps, manufactured in Sweden, 1960s. Glass frame with brass details, handmade fabric lampshades. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$4,329 / set
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Earthenware, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A light grey-glazed earthenware and brass table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10” H x 6” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7” Top Di...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Copper Pendant Ultra by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Morup Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
The scandinavian Modern Copper Ultra Pendant lamp was designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Mørup in the 1960s in Denmark and is a prominent example of Danish design from the mid-20...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
$846 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Fabric, Metal, Wood, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A fabric, metal and wood table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 12.875” H x 5.625” D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 5.63” Top Diameter x 5...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Hand Crafted Glück Pendant, Ø100cm/39.4in
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
OMI collection are statement pendants, GLÜCK, SONNE and MONIKA. This is the original Naomi Paul lighting collection, launched in 2011.
A versatile diffused atmospheric light. In its ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$16,423 / item
Vintage White PH4 / 3 Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
- Produced in Denmark circa 1980
-Designed by Poul Henningsen - PH
-Manufactured by Louis Poulsen
-Measurements: Diameter: 40 cm, Height: 20 cm.
- The lamp is designed so tha...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$476 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Counterweight Pendant Lamp made of Pine Wood and Parchment Paper
Located in Hannover, DE
We're sure you're going to love this beautiful counterweight pendant light. You can easily adjust the height from 110 cm to 175 cm, so you'll be comfortable no matter what. We carefu...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Pine, Parchment Paper
Finnish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Reed, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, rattan and woven reed floor lamp designed and produced in Finland, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 59.75” H x 12“ W x 24” D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 B...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Wooden Wall Lamps by Hans Agne Jakobsson
By Doria Leuchten Germany, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Jo Hammerborg, Fog and Morup
Located in München, DE
Extraordinarily beautiful wood wall lamps from the 1960s.
Loving and high -quality workmanship.
The design and the material create a very warm and pleasant light.
The play of light t...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Pine
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Sconces
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' darkly patinated outdoor sconces. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich dar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1940s Perforated Brass Conical Ceiling Lamp Attributed to Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
1940s Perforated Brass Conical Ceiling Lamp Attributed to Paavo Tynell. This sculptural semi-flush mount executed in perforated brass with an attractive patina. Highly characteristic...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell pendant light, brass circa 1950, TAITO.
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Impressive Paavo Tynell pendant light commissioned for an interior. The lamp is entierely made in solid brass with some brass rings decoration on...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Gold Maritim Glass and Brass Wall Lamps by Vitrika, 1970s
By Vitrika
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A set of two rare gold Maritim Lampet wall lamps, produced by Danish lighting manufacturer Vitrika in the 1970s.
Both lamps consist of two parts: a solid and so rather heavy handm...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pendant Model 1251, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pendant Model 1251, designed by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy, 1930s. Brass frame with gorgeous glass shades and amber colored blown glass "tears". Good vintage condition, p...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Louis Poulsen, Grey Pendant Lamp 'Klassependel', 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Designed in-house by Louis Poulsen in Denmark in 1967. It is called Class Room Pendant Light (Da: Klassependel) and it composed of a grey lacquered aluminium main shade with an acryl...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
$428 Sale Price
20% Off
Houseof Sand cone wall light
By houseof
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
Designed with versatility and function in mind, the conical shade is perfect for spaces where direct light is needed. This cone wall light, petite in size, has an adjustable shade wh...
Category
2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$167 / item
Brass Bumling Pendant Lamp by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan
By Magnus Persson, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Bumling pendant designed by Anders Pehrson for Atelje Lyktan. The minimalist designed Bumling pendant, lamp with reflector date from 60s is a real asset and favorite for ever...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,250 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Scandinavian ceramic floor lamp by Marian Zawadzki for Tilgmans, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Forserum, SE
A large and impressive ceramic floor lamp crafted by the Polish-Swedish artist Marian Zawadzki for Tilgmans Keramik in Gothenburg, Sweden. The ceramic base is decorated with a polych...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Textile
Danish Palshus Tall Table Lamp Aqua Blue Glaze with Shade, Modern Ceramic 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall Mid-century table lamp from Danish Palshus including lampshade.
The lamp was designed by Per Linnemann-Schmidt and made circa 1960s.
It is made with chamotte clay which gives a ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Original FUN 1MW Wall Sconces by Verner Panton for Lüber, Switzerland, 1964
Located in Haderslev, DK
Beautiful and elegant large wall chandelier authentic Verner Panton lights by Lüber of Switzerland, 1964 and not a reproduction.
It’s very hard to find genuine Verner Panton lamp...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
1960s , Large Brass Flush Mount ceiling Lamp by Fagerhult Sweden
By Fagerhult
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful and large flush mount in brass with six large frosted glass / opaline glass vases made in the 1960s by Fagerhults Belysning in Sweden. The fixture as well as the glass vase...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,787 Sale Price
25% Off
Houseof Brass cone wall light
By houseof
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
Please note this product is on pre order.
Designed with versatility and function in mind, the conical shade is perfect for spaces where direct light is needed. This cone wall light, petite in size, has an adjustable mechanism which makes it perfect for bedside reading, desk work and kitchen worktops. Influenced by mid-century decor and finishes, the rich wood veneer used on the wall bracket adds warmth and creates a striking contrast to the polished brass cone...
Category
2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$168 / item
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
The 'PH Wall' is part of the revolutionary three shade system developed by Pau...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Paper, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and red paper wall light designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.5” H x 10” W x 28.3” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 6” H x 2...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Houseof Yellow Metal Diffuser Floor Lamp
By houseof
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
A houseof icon, this statement lamp has become a favourite, combining soft ambient lighting and pop-art shapes. Sitting on a tripod base, the oversized dome shade diffuses the light ...
Category
2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$420 / item
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Copper, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A copper, metal and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.5” H x 21” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3” H x 3.625” Dia...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper, Metal
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.5"H x 10.25"W x 10.25"D
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25"H x 3.65"W x 3....
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Ceiling Lamp in White Lacquered Metal by Milanda Havlova, 1970's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in White Lacquered Metal by Milanda Havlova, 1970's
Additional Information:
Material: White lacquered metal
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Ceiling lamp model Rytmik
...
Category
20th Century Austrian Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627/110 'Rulle' Raw Copper Outdoor Sconce
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627/110 'Rulle' raw copper outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in raw unlacquer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with pressed glass elements, fitted with six E27 sockets, designed in the 1960s in Sweden by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks.
2 pieces available, price per piece
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,900 / item
Scandinavian Modern Patinated Brass Wall Lamp by Palle Suenson, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare Scandinavian Modern wall lamp by Palle Suenson in patinated brass. The lamp can be hung pointing upwards or downwards.
Palle Suenson (1904-1987) was one of Denmark’s most promin...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Floor Lamp Model K10-13 for Idman circa 1950, Brass & Rattan
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Impressive Paavo Tynell floor lamp design in the 1950s and produced by IDMAN. The fllor lamp has a brass feet, core and a head with a single lighting switch on top. the brass core is...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pendants for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
The PH 3½-3 pendants are an addition to the Louis Poulsen PH collection and are based on Poul Henningsen's original drawings from the late 1920s and early 1930s, featuring his renown...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper, Aluminum
$1,430 / item
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.25” H x 9” W x 6“ D
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5” H x 3.75” W...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern White ECO Wood 20" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
This stunning White ECO wood veneer pendant light is the perfect way to add a touch of nature and elegance to your home. Handcrafted from the...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
Hans Agne Jakobsson, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white fabric chandelier designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2” H x 4.75” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Harald Notini, 1920's ceiling lamp, Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing Harald Notini's 1920's ceiling lamp from Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden; a timeless piece of Scandinavian vintage design. Crafted with a dark patinated metal finish, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Cast Iron, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A cast iron and milk glass pendant designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.75” H x 13” Diameter
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 6.25” Diameter
Bulb...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
Carl Fagerlund, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light designed by Carl Fagerlund and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 19” H x 16” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.75” H...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
A Pair of Table Lamps in Solid Pine from Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Pair of designed table lamps in solid pine made in Denmark, 1970s.
Illuminate Your Space with Timeless Craftsmanship
Indulge in the warmth of tradition and the glow of exquisite c...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Pine
Alvar Aalto A330s Polished Brass Wall Light for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Glendale, CA
Alvar aalto A330s polished brass wall light for Artek. Designed as a pendant in 1937, this iconic lamp has since remained in near constant production...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danish Modern Oak & Brass Adjustable Floor Lamp by Holm Sørensen, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Cool and beautiful floor lamp handmade by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen in his own workshop in the 1960s. The brilliant design allows you to adjust the height simply by moving the brass rod up and down along the oakwood part of the base. The lamp is very nicely patinated and comes with a brand new shade in light flax linen.
This lamp was only produced in the 1960s in very limited numbers and is therefore a rare find.
Dane Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen (1913-2004) had a creative streak beyond the ordinary. He is known among vintage collectors, not least internationally, where the original lamps fetch high hammer blows at auctions. Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen drew sketches of everything. Envelopes, theater programs...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
Paavo Tynell 'Model 9209' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp for Gubi
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell Model 9209 Brass and Rattan Table Lamp for Gubi
Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1940, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in brass and rattan. Today, th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen 3/2 Table Lamp 1930s
Located in Portland, OR
Lovely patinated brass table lamp by Poul Henningsen with lacquered copper top shade and yellow painted acid-stained glass lower shades. This example dates to the early 1940s. The to...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper, Brass
Brass Wall down or uplight lamps by KT Valaistus, In the style of Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of wall lamps designed and produced in Finland by KT Valaistus. In the style of Paavo Tynell but by unknown designer. Made during the 1950-60s. Polished solid brass with white p...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
A Pendant by Paavo Tynell , Model K2-15
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A lighting pendant designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy, Model "K2-15".
Finland, Circa 1950th.
Opaline glass shade with lacquered metal. Including original, polished bras ceiling ca...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Rolf Graae Wall Lights in Opal Glass and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rolf Saenger Graae, wall lights, brass, glass, Denmark, 1950s.
Designed by the Danish architect Rolf Saenger Graae (1916-1996) who gained renown for his contributions to ecclesiast...
Category
1950s Danish 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.