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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 

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

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
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches):  10” H x  5.75" W x  6“D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches):  3.75” H x 2...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Poul Henningsen, PH 3/2 Table Lamp, Early Model
Located in San Francisco, CA
A table lamp by Poul Henningsen with browned brass frame, socket cover and top, mounted with 3/2 patinated copper shade set. No switch on the frame. Stamped 'Pat. Appl.' (highly valu...
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass, Copper

Bergboms G-31 Floor Lamp in Brass, Leather and Linen, Sweden, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This floor lamp was produced by Bergboms in Sweden in the late 1940s. The design is model G-31, as marked on the underside of the base. It features a striking three-legged base that...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable fluted wood table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 14.15" H x 7" Diameter Dimensions of ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting

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Wood

ASEA, Wall Lights, Copper, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of copper wall lights produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 6.5"H x 8.0"W x 8.75"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.5"H x 3.5"W x 1.0"D Bulb Spe...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Copper

Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Teak, Rattan, Sweden, c. 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and rattan wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Variable dimensions, measured as illustrated in the first image. Dimensions of back plate (inches) : (1...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting

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Rattan, Teak

Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Bronze, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable bronze and fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 60.25“ H x 18.5” W x 20.5” D Bulb Specifications: E-2...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting

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Bronze

Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Dusty Indigo
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Dusty Indigo Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic 'PH 5' pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the 'PH 5' remains...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Pair of Paavo Tynell Starry Sky Ceiling Lamps 9068 In Black & Brass, Idman 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
The Starry Sky is one of the most iconic designs of Paavo Tynell's lamps. It was made by both Taito and Idman in many different sizes. The way the light filters through the grill and...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Bo Notini, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed by Bo Notini and produced by Glössner, Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 38” H x 8” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy:  2.25” ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Darkly Patinated 'Tratten' Pendant
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Darkly Patinated 'Tratten' Pendant. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design from Jakobsson, Executed in rich...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 16” H x 12.5” W x 16” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 4”  H x...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Holger Johansson for Westal Chandelier in Brass and Smoked Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Holger Johansson for Westal, chandelier, brass, smoked glass, Sweden, 1950s This elegant and large chandelier is designed by Swedish designer Holger Johansson in the 1950s. The bras...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Swirling Pine Pendant by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, ca.1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A rare Scandinavian modern swirling pine veneer pendant by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Ellysett, Sweden, ca.1960s. Measurements: - Height: 28.93 inches - (fixture only) - Max. Height 78...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting

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Bentwood, Pine

Swedish mid century modernist chandelier in brass, birch and glass, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
A large and impressive Swedish 1940s chandelier made from brass, featuring five curved arms holding cone-shaped shades in opal glass. Each shade is partially wrapped in rattan and se...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, metal and cream-white fabric table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 22“ H x 9.75“ W x 5.25” D Bulb Specifications: s...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting

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Brass, Metal

Lisa Johansson-Pape ”Orno”
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
**Lisa Johansson-Pape Ceiling Lamp with Beautiful Slat Shade** Designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape and manufactured by Orno in the 1940s, this ceiling lamp is a true masterpiece of Scan...
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Mid-19th Century Finnish Antique Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Glass, Wood

Paavo Tynell Flower Bouquet Chandelier 9029/4, Brass and Opal Glass, Taito 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
The classic 9029 chandelier by Paavo Tynell was made in various different sizes. This particular one is the one with four shades. Some refer to it as the "Bridal Bucket" because of t...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian "Sun" Ceramic Wall Sconce
Located in Oakland, CA
Stunning Danish ceramic wall light by Sejer Keramikfabrik, 1960s, Denmark. The light features a deep orange/red glaze over round discs which ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Pale Rose Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Pale Rose Chandelier for Louis Poulsen The 'PH Artichoke' pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen restaura...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel

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...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco glass ceiling pendant mod. 939 by Bertil Brisborg/Carl fagerlund
Located in Hägersten, SE
Swedish modern ceiling pendant model 939 designed by Bertil Brisborg & Carl Fagerlund. The lamp produced by Nordiska Kompaniet and the glass made by Orrefors glasshut. The glass sign...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass & Wooden Handle Table Lamp Model 9216, Taito 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A true find straight from the golden era of Taito Oy and Paavo Tynell's masterpieces. A magnificent piece in full original condition and a beautiful patina acquired from the past 70 ...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting

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Brass

Hand Crafted Solitaire 02 Harlequin Pendant, Ø60cm/23.6in
Located in London, London
Solitaire is our acrobat, artfully pairing balance with symmetry, evolving from a single Solitaire 01 to triple tiered Solitaire 03. Each variation creates a stunning focal point for...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pine Table Lamp by Yngve Ekström for Lystella
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Swedish table lamp from the 1960s. Great and external design with a fantastic noble look. There is a very cozy light. Manufacturer: Lystella Design: Yngve Ekström Conditi...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting

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Fabric, Pine

Paavo Tynell pendant light, brass circa 1950, TAITO.
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...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Jens Moller-Jensen for Louis Poulsen Orbiter Pendant Lamps, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These 'Orbiter' pendant lamps were originally designed by Jens Møller-Jensen in 1963 and later manufactured in Denmark by Louis Poulsen during the 1980s. T...
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Brass and Glass Two Arm Wall Light, Finland, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Two arm wall light, manufactured in Finland, 1950s. Opaline glass shades with brass frame. Good vintage condition minor patina consistent with age and use.
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL 38' White Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL 38' White Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen The 'VL38' floor lamp was originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen in partnership with Louis Poulsen for t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting

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Brass, Steel, Aluminum

Austrian Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.5” H x  6” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy:  2.375” H x 3.625 ” D S...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Large Brass Chandelier by Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with eight arms fitted each with an E27 socket, wooden middle part/cover with brass leaves. Silk shades. Designed in the 1940s by Hans Bergström for Atelje Lyktan. New el...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

B.M. Nielsen Experimental Modernist Ceramic Art Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Spectacular, one-of-a-kind piece of ceramic art. Mid-Century Modern handmade sung glazed voluptuous ceramic art table lamp by Danish experimental artist Bodil Marie Nielsen. A beauti...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Floor Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
Floor lamp designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Model RD-1990, Sweden, circa 1960. Existing electrical wiring, rewiring available upon request.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Rare Minimalistic Table Lamps, Itsu, 1960s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare Minimalistic table lamps, manufactured by Itsu, 1960s. Metal frame with brass details, wooden slat lampshades. Marked. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age a...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Swedish Designer, Flush Mount, Glass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass and metal flush mount designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 4.0"H x 9.9"W x 9.9"D Bulb specification: E-14 Number of sockets: 1 All item...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Yki Nummi 'Lokki' Pendant for Innolux Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Yki Nummi 'Lokki' 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 Finnish wor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lighting

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Metal

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Nickel, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An etched orange-colored glass and nickel pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 14.5"H x 8.0"W x 8.0"D Stem Length (inches): 2.0" D...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Arne Jacobsen 'AJ Eklipta' Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ Eklipta' Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen. AJ Eklipta was designed by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen in 1959 for Rødovre Town Hall for indoor and and outdo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Hand Crafted Monika Pendant, Ø80cm/31.5in
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 diffused atmospheric light. In its largest si...
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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 etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.0"H x 7.5"W x 5.25"D Stem Length (inches): 2” Dimensions of Canop...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Houseof Brass cone wall light
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...
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2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

'Pan 50' Wall Lamp by Bent Karlby for Lyfa
Located in Paris, IDF
Wall lamp Pan / 50 by Lyfa Wall lamp Pan / 50 signed by Bent Karlby for Lyfa Polished aluminum L.50 mm H.600 mm Bulbs: 2 x E14 max 40W (11...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Small Wall Lamps in Pine with by Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of vintage solid pine wall lights designed and produced by Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden in the 1970s. Very good original condition. Rewired: New cables with switches. Could e...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Pine

Set of 2 Wooden Wall Lamps by Hans Agne Jakobsson
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...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting

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Pine

Adjustable Pendant Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Height adjustable pendant lamp, designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen and manufactured by Holm Sørensen and Co in Denmark. Made of teak wood, brass...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Poul Henningsen 'PH 4½-4' Glass Pendant for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen 'PH 4½-4' glass pendant for Louis Poulsen. Poul Henningsen designed the three-shade system back in 1925-1926. The first lights using the system were designed by PH in cooperation with Louis Poulsen for an exhibition in Paris. This partnership continued up until his death in 1967. Throughout his life, PH sought to create glare-free light, direct light where it was most needed, and create soft shadows, using incandescent bulbs as a light source. The PH 4½-4 Glass Pendant is a member of the three-shade family which numbers 30 lights today, including three for outdoor use. Thus PH did not just design a light, but an entire system – around a thousand different models have been produced over the years. This wide selection consisted of table, floor and wall lamps, as well as a number of different chandeliers...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting

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Chrome

Modernist pendant lamp, brass & glass, attributed to Bent Karlby, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Forserum, SE
A lantern-shaped pendant lamp crafted from brass, featuring a peanut-shaped glass shade. The disc-shaped top shade is held in place by two decorative sphere-shaped screws. It is susp...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian modernist table lamp model FÅ 501, brass and steel, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A sculptural 1950s table lamp, also mountable on the wall, crafted from solid brass with a painted metal shade that can be positioned in different directions. It features a distincti...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass, Steel

Embassy Lamp by Carl Fagerlund, 1960s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors crystal chandelier in a heavy hand-built brass frame Nearly an inch thick Swedish glass shade consisting of 8 cake-shaped pieces of cast glass that combin...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of sizable brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s. The brass arms present with light oxidation. Brand new fabric shades. Rewired with ...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting

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Brass

Mid-Century Danish Table Lamp in Brass, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Table lamp in patinated brass, designed and made in Denmark. Great original condition. Comes with a new lampshade.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting

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Brass

White pleated wall lamp Rosetta 40 by Lyfa, Denmark 1980s
By Lyfa
Located in Hannover, DE
This a Danish designed wall lamp by Lyfa. It is a 1980s lamp but still in good condition. It is made out of plastic and the centre final is from iron. The circular shape of this lamp...
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1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Plastic

Poul Henningsen Red Ph5 Mini Pendants for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningson red PH5 mini pendants for Louis Poulsen. Poul Henningsen originally introduced the full-sized PH 5 pendant light in 1958 as a Classic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Small Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Copper Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Small Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' copper chandelier for Louis Poulsen. The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen rest...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Copper, Steel

Raffia Bast and 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: Good vintage co...
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1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Raffia, Plastic, Walnut

Stained Pine Wood Wall Lamps by Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Dark Stained Pine wood Wall lamps with Glass Shades made by Solbackens Svarveri in the 1970s. A fine Scandinavian duo for a beautiful home. * Set (2) of dark stained pine woo...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Wood, Pine, Blown Glass

Pendant Light "Ph Snowball" Designed by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, Denmark
Located in Hägersten, SE
Ceiling light model "PH snowball" designed by Poul Henningsen. Designed in 1958 put first put in production from 1983. Produced in Denmark by Louis Poulsen...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting

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Metal, Aluminum

Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan 8-Arm Brass and Wood Chandelier, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
A remarkable 8-arm chandelier (model '10/8'), designed by Hans Bergström. Produced by Ateljé Lyktan in the 1940s. Made from brass, details in wood, the chandelier features new lampshades. Manufacturer's label to the brass arm. Designed by Swedish architect and designer Hans Bergström (1910–1996), this exceptional chandelier features eight gracefully curved brass arms...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Chrome, Wood, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A chrome, wood and rattan floor lamp designed and produced by a Swedish designer, Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 57.25"H x 26.5"W x 13"D Bulb Specifications: E-26 (...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Scandinavian Modern Pendant light, Chr Berg & Co, Sweden, 1930s
By CeBe
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant Swedish Grace ceiling light from Chr Berg & Co, made from glass in a clean voluminous form. Frosted glass with etched decor of leaves. Brass stem and ceiling cup.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

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.

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