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
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
$413 / item
Gunnar Nylund Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp, Model 669, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand in Sweden during the 1960s.
The base is marked on the bottom with Rörstrand’s symbol (R), "GN" for Gunnar...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Paavo Tynell Adjustable Ceiling Lamp model A1998 in Brass, White & Rattan, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful adjustable lamp by Paavo Tynell that harmoniously combines many elements such as brass, wooden slats, plastic defuser, painted metal and the wirings.
The lamp has all ori...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, 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
Pendant Model 1418, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1930/1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
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
Temde Leuchten Pine and Glass Globe Pendant, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sculptural brutalist modern solid pine wood and double glass globe pendant manufactured by Temde Leuchten in Switzerland in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Two matte white globe shades m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Rope, Glass, Wood, Pine
$1,253 Sale Price
50% Off
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.5” H x 6” W x 8.75“D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.625” H x 3....
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of sandblasted glass and brass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.25"H x 6.25"W x 3.5"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 9...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Søholm Denmark Large Lamp Ceramic Wall Sconce Sculpture Danish Midcentury, 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large stylish Danish midcentury wall sconce.
The lamp is made the acknowledged pottery Søholm on Bornholm and the design is attributed to Noomi Backhausen & Poul Brandborg. Made ca. ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,434 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Elm, Cord, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, cord, elm and pink fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 61” H x 19.25” W x 24” D
Stated dimensions include shade.
Bulb S...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 12” H x 11.5” W x 5.25” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 3.5” H x 3.5” ...
Category
1940s Swedish 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
Pair Modernist Flush Lamps by Jørn Utzon for Nordisk Solar, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Vorst, BE
Pair vintage Tivoli flush mount lamps in black & copper finish. Manufactured by Nordisk Solar during the 1950s or 1960s.
The Tivoli pendant was designed in 1947 by Danish architect ...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Copper
Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson Fringes Ceiling Lamp Model T615, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large and rare model with white/ivory colored fringes, produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Flush Mount, Glass, Chrome, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige opaline glass and chrome flush mount designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.25"H x 7.25"W x 7.25"D
Bulb specification: E-26
Number of so...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Unique table lamp - handcrafted by ceramic artist Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Handcrafted table lamp by Norwegian artist Johanne Birkeland. This particular piece is very unique in its shape, as it requires considerable technical knowledge and patience to build...
Category
2010s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Poul Henningsen Chrome and Glass PH 3½-3 Pendant for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen Chrome and Glass PH 3½-3 Pendant for Louis Poulsen
Executed in white opal glass and choice of brass, chrome or black metallized frame. The mouth-blown white opal gla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Finnish Flush Mount, Idman Oy, 1940/1950s
By Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Finnish flush mount, manufactured by Idman Oy, 1940/1950s. Metal frame. Plastic shade with brass details. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. Classic Scandin...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
ASEA, Chandelier, Brass, Teak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and white fabric chandelier designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.5” H x 15” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.125” H x 4.5...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Cream Textured Glass and Brass Pendants, Sweden 1940s to 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This elegant minimalist pendant was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1940s to 1950s.
The light features a round cream colored crackle glass textured lampshade and brass h...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare table lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare table lamp designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito. Finland circa 1940th/50th.
Stamped Taito Oy with model number. Original patina on brass.
Rewiring available upon request. The lamp...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Brass and Light Beige Lampshade Five-Light Adjustable Height Pendant Lamp
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large adjustable-height five-light pendant lamp with a fabric lampshade, Germany, circa 1980.
Made in the Scandinavian Modern style, this impressive pendant light features a large, s...
Category
Late 20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Table Lamp in Disco Metal by Just Andersen Made in Denmark, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Art Deco table lamb in disco metal by Ib Just Andersen, Denmark, 1940s great original condition.
Category
1930s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1970s Eight-Arm Brass Chandelier with Clear Art Glass Vases by Markaryd, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Solid brass frame with beautifully patinated finish; eight hand-blown clear glass vase-style shades.
Radial eight-arm layout, each arm extending horizontally to hold a cylindrical g...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of Three Rare Flush Mounts, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1940/1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of three rare flush mounts, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1940/1950s. Milk glass and brass. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age a...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hand Crafted Beret Simple Shade Double Cloth Pendant, Ø100cm/39in
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
Appearing as a magical adaptation of the Simple Shade topped with a beret. Both upper and lower sections feature a double cloth finish for distinct inner and outer colours. Perfect s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.75” H x 7.75” D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb
Number of Sockets: ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Alf Svensson, modernist pendant lamp, opal glass, Bergboms, Sweden, 1950s
By Bergboms, Alf Svensson
Located in Forserum, SE
An eye-catching pendant lamp designed by Alf Svensson for the renowned Swedish lighting manufacturer Bergboms in 1953. This exquisite design features a minimalist aesthetic, with thr...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
"Pair of "Fringe" Ceiling Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobson, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of “Fringe” pendant lights by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, made from brass with drapes of textile chords suspended in layers from shades.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pendant by Orrefors / 2 available
By Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant by Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1950.
Textured clear glass with three Edison style sockets.
Existing wiring, we do not guaranty functionality.
Rewiring available upon request...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
$2,100 Sale Price
30% Off
Handcrafted table lamp by Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Handcrafted lamp base by Norwegian artist Johanne Birkeland. The lamp base is hand built in white stoneware clay, and hand decorated with black matte glaze.
The lamp comes with Nor...
Category
2010s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.5” H x 15” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3“ H x 3.75” Diameter
Stem length...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans Bergström, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By Hans Bergström, ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed by Hans Bergström and produced by Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Oxidation to brass. Missing brass to ceiling cup.
Overall Di...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brass and opaline glass. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Sami Kallio SOL Brass Wall Lamp by Konsthantverk
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall lamp model SOL designed by Sami Kallio and manufactured by Konsthantverk.
The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps are manufactured using craftsman’s techniques wit...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,394 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pair of Leatherette & Brass Table Lamps by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno, 1960s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A beautifully crafted pair of table lamps designed by renowned Finnish designer, Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno Oy in the 1960s. These lamps feature sturdy square wooden bases, expertl...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Lisa Johansson-Pape & Gunilla Jung Glass and Wooden slat Pendant, 1940/1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Finnish glass and wood slat shade -pendant, designed by Gunilla Jung & Lisa Johansson-Pape, 1940/1950s. Brass frame. The glass has a toffee brown color. Jung has designed the glass p...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Danish Stoneware Table lamps with brown beige glaze, M. Andersen 1960s
Located in København K, 84
This exquisite pair of ceramic lamps, created by Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen & Son on the island of Bornholm, embodies the essence of mid-century Danish design. These lamps,...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Royal Copenhagen Table Lamps by Inge-Lise Koefoed, Danish Ceramic, 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of table lamps with decor designed by Inge-Lise Koefoed. The lamps were manufactured by Aluminia and Royal Copenhagen and Fog & Mørup, Denmark in the 1960s and 1970s.
The lam...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
The brass arm presents with very light oxidation.
Replaced rattan lampshade.
Overall Dimensio...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
LUcloud Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning LUcloud sconce. An all brass patinated and perforated wall sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples availa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,550 / item
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Oak, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, oak and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 53.375” H x 29.75” Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer Josef Frank Style Textile Dome Pendant, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian midcentury modern vintage pendant with cream white dome shaped textile shade over metal mount and three red wooden globes on top. In the organic modern style of Josef Fr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Textile, Wood
Bjerkås Armatur, Floor Lamp, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic three-armed white-lacquered metal and white fabric floor lamp designed and produced by Bjerkås Armatur, Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shades (inches): 60.75“ H x...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Teak, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 41” H x 22” W x 7.1” D
Dimensions of Canopy: 1.3“ H x 3.75” Diameter
C...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish modern geometrical amber glass flush mount ceiling pendant, 1930s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Swedish modern semi flush mount ceiling pendant in nickel plated brass and amber colored etched glass with geometrical pattern. Very high quality of the metal craftsmanship, as well ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel
"Kurki" Pendant Lamp by Yki Nummi for Orno, Finland, 1960s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Ceiling lamp ‘Kurki’ designed by Yki Nummi, Finland. 1960s.
Acrylic and steel.
Adjustable drop height.
This pendant is designed by one of the best-known Finnish lamp designers, Yki...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
$917 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Model 1001 Floral Flush Mounts, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1940/1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of rare model 1001 hand-painted flush mounts, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1940/1950s. Frosted opaline glass shades with hand-painted flower details...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric floor lamp likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 59.5"H x 18.75"W x 11.5"D
Dimensions of Shade (inches)...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Model A1968 Pendant, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, Mid 20th-century
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model A1968 pendant, designed by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy, Mid 20th-century. Wooden slat shade with glare protection fabric. Brass counterweight. Good vintage condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Sconces
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' darkly patinated outdoor sconces. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Jonas Bohlin 'Oxid' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Wall Light for Örsjö
Located in Glendale, CA
Jonas Bohlin 'Oxid' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Wall Light for Örsjö. Executed in rich verdigris patinated metal with an opaline glass diffuser. An incredibly refined and clean geome...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Paavo Tynell Outdoor Copper and Opaline Lamp Model 7307, Taito 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
An industrial style Paavo Tynell outdoor lamp in copper and white opal glass. The lamp came from the Ilveslinna building that had Paavo Tynell lightings. The glass shade can be easil...
Category
1930s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Danish Konkylie Pendant Lamp by Louis Weisdorf for Lyfa, 1960s
By Lyfa, Louis Weisdorf
Located in Genarp, SE
Some of the most beloved lighting designs that Weisdorf put into production with Lyfa include the conch Hanging Lamp (1963). Because Weisdorf's designs tended to involve intricate, overlapping layers of metal—an eye-catching composition to reduce glare—Lyfa sold his work as "prestige lighting...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Brass Pendant by Paavo Tynell, Model A1957
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy , Model A1957, Circa 1950th. Perforated polished brass with counterweight. Newly rewired.
Total adjustable drop 62". Similar examples...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$12,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Brass and Light Beige Lampshade Three-Light Adjustable Height Pendant Light
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful adjustable height three-light brass pendant lamp with fabric lampshade, Germany, circa 1980.
Made in the Scandinavian Modern style, this impressive pendant light features a...
Category
Late 20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Birch, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, birch and beige fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 62.3"H x 13.0"W x 27.5"D
Dimensions of Shade (inches):...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Nature Rattan Table Lamp, 1970s, Norway Design
Located in Skien, NO
Vintage Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, crafted from natural rattan with the original lampshade.
Charming and elegant design, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship. Designe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Textile, Rattan
Erik Tidstrand for Nordiska Kompaniet, chandelier pendant lamp, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Forserum, SE
A beautiful Swedish modernist chandelier attributed to Erik Tidstrand for the renowned Swedish department store Nordiska Kompaniet. Produced in the 1930s, during a time when function...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Chrome, Steel
Flush Mount Ceiling Light by Birger Ekman for Mjölby Intarsia, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful, large flush mount light by Birger Ekman, made from birch. Inlays with gilded details depicting goddesses from mythology. Convex glass shade in the middles with an etched g...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Birch, Glass
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.