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
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 19.0"W x 19.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 6.0"
Dimensions of Ca...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Floor Lamp by ASEA Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare floor lamp designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen. Produced by ASEA in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
Itsu Oy Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Yellow Opaline Glass, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Prague, New Town
Rare ceiling lamp, produced by Itsu Oy in Finland, 1950s. Made from brass, decorative details in brass, with 4 shades in yellow-tonen opaline glass.
This elegant ceiling lamp was pr...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Birgitta Sorbon Malmsten pendant lamp Kjolen, parchment & oak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A beautiful Swedish Arts and Crafts pendant lamp, Kjolen (The Skirt), designed and handcrafted in the 1950s by Birgitta Sorbon Malmsten, d...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Oak, Parchment Paper
Large Brass and Fabric Lampshade Five-Light Adjustable Height Pendant Lamp
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large brass adjustable height five-light pendant lamp with fabric lampshade and counterweight, Germany, circa the 1970s.
Made in the Scandinavian Modern style, this impressive pendan...
Category
1970s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hand Crafted Solitaire 02 Pendant, Ø80cm/31.5in
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
SIMPLE SHADE collection is the essence of a shade. One simple design with transformative properties in singular and multiple forms. Using Japanese philosophy to mindfully design spac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$21,058 / item
Vintage "Grasshopper" Floor Lamp, Greta Magnusson-Grossman, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare “Grasshopper” floor lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman, made from lacquered metal with amazing lines and proportions. Original petroleum blue lacquer that has aged beautifully.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Birch, Nickel, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A nickel-plated metal, birch and off-white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 66.25” H x 20“ W x 27“ D
Bulb Specif...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
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
Ture Berglund Green Glass Table Lamp, Skansens Glasbruk Stockholm, Sweden, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Ture Berglund in the 1940s and produced by Skansens Glasbruk in Stockholm, Sweden.
The design features a baluster-shaped base in mouth-blown gre...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Blown Glass
Poul Henningsen Early Pat. Appl. "PH-Lamp" Table Lamp in Chromed Brass, 1927
Located in Odense, DK
Rare large Pat. Appl. (patent applied) table lamp by Poul Henningsen made between 1926-1928 by Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen. This extra large model 4/3 PH-lamp is made from chromed bras...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Swedish Grace solid brass six-arm chandelier, 1930s Scandinavian Design
Located in Forserum, SE
A Swedish six-arm chandelier from the 1930s, masterfully crafted from solid brass and adorned with intricate leaf and floral motifs. Each arm cradles a candle-shaped E27 lamp holder,...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Iron, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A white-lacquered iron and white blue fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Loss of white lacquer present to metal
Wear consistent with age and use
Overa...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
Swedish Designer, Flush Mount, Glass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige opaline glass and metal flush mount with printed floral motifs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 4.0"H x 9.75"W x 9.75"D
Bulb specific...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Limited-Edition Walnut 19" Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
This pendant light combines Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian design, offering a sleek yet organic look. Crafted from walnut wood veneer, known for its rich grain and dark tones, t...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Other
$946 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Nickel, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A nickel and beige opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.5"H x 7.25"W x 7.25"D
Stem Length (inches): 6.25"
Dimensi...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Harald Notini, Pendant Light, Glass, Rope, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An orange-colored glass and brown rope pendant light designed by Harald Notini and produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Wear consistent with age and use
Overal...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Rope, Glass
Large ceiling light by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Long Island City, NY
8 lights ceiling light designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd, Sweden. Model T 261/8. Circa 1970th.
Polished brass. Newly rewired with UL Certification.
Some scratches, few bra...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Glass and brass table Lamp 1819 by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
Located in Hägersten, SE
Table lamp model 1819 designed by Josef Frank in 1934. This piece produced by Firma Svenskt Tenn around the 1950-60s. Large mould blown clear glass square with brass top part and lam...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair Swedish Pine Wood Wall Sconces with Wicker Shades, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely pair of pine wood wall sconces with beautiful hand-made wicker lampshades from Sweden in the 1960s. Clean lines and design from the Scandinavian Modern period. Both sconces...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Sisal and Teak Pendant Lamp by Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and very rare pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design is very unusual.
The shape and materials create a warm and very pleasant light.
Especially beautiful tea...
Category
1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Raffia, Plastic, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Wall Sconces in Brass & White Pierced Metal, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
In the style of Hans Agne Jakobsson, Alvar Aalto and Pierre Guariche comes the stylish pair of up or down fixed wall sconces. They are fashioned from solid brass and features perfora...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22” H x 21” D
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5“ H x 4.25” D
Stem length: 18.7...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hand Crafted Solitaire 02 Pendant, Ø100cm/39.4in
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
SIMPLE SHADE collection is the essence of a shade. One simple design with transformative properties in singular and multiple forms. Using Japanese philosophy to mindfully design spac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$29,985 / item
Lamp Gustaf Table Lamps, Pine, Fabric, Sweden
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage art deco style table lamps manufactured by Lamp Gustaf AB in Sweden in the 1980s.
Solid circular pine wood base with black lacquered metal swan neck. Original draped flower l...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Optima 7 pendant Design by Hans Due for Fog & Morup Dänemark
By Hans Due, Fog & Mørup
Located in Krefeld, DE
Very nice grey, white & red colored Optima pendant Design by Hans Hans Due in 1970s and manufactured by Fog & Mørup Denmark.
The insides of the lower s...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Verdigris Patinated 'Mini-Tratten' Outdoor Pendant
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Verdigris Patinated 'Mini-Tratten' Outdoor Pendant
An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design from Jakobsson, E...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Hand Crafted Solitaire 03 Pendant, Ø50cm/19.7in
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
SIMPLE SHADE collection is the essence of a shade. One simple design with transformative properties in singular and multiple forms. Using Japanese philosophy to mindfully design spac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$15,416 / item
Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Pendant Light, Chrome, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A white opaline glass and chrome-plated metal pendant light produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.0"H x 11.0"W x 11.0"D
Stem Len...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Rattan Wicker Pendant Light, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Rattan Wicker Pendant Light, 1960s Italy
The lamp can be adjusted up to 50cm height.
Executed in rattan and wood, the pendant lamp comes with 1 x E27 / E2...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Wicker
Swedish Anna Pendant Light of Metal with Leather Cover by Atelje Lyktan 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage "Anna" pendant light designed by Anna Ehrner for Ateljé Lyktan in Sweden.
The lamp is made in the 1970s with a chromium plated metal frame mounted with almost cream colored...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
1 of 8 Vitrika Golden Glass, Brass Wall Lights, Denmark 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish modern double wall lights of solid golden art glass on shiny brass mount. Produced by Danish Vitrika with Orrefors glass in the 1960s.
8 items available, price per item. Wired...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Fabric, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A floral printed off-white fabric and metal wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 16” H x 5” W x 4.25” D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches)...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Rattan Wabi Sabi Pendant, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
One of two handmade flower shaped organic modern braided natural warm light brown rattan pendant. Eight layered sides with beige colored edges and matching light brown thread to form...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Textile, Rattan, Braid
Danish Modern Tiered White Pendant Lights by Knud Christensen, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Very similar to Hans Agne Jakobsson's and Carl Thore's lamp configurations these white tiered hanging lamps were designed by danish architect Knud Christensen in the late 1970s. Depe...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Pair of Danish Søholm Tall Blue Ceramic Table Lamps Einar Johansen Attr.
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of stylish tall Mid-century Danish table lamps from the acknowledged stoneware manufacturer Søholm. Manufactured circa 1960s. The designer is unknown but we suppose they were de...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Paavo Tynell, Wall Light, Nickel, Fabric, Finland, 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in High Point, NC
A nickel and white fabric wall light, model 7209, designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito Oy, Finland, 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.85” H x 5.25” W x 5.75“ D
Back P...
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1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Large Danish Flying Saucer Pendant Lamp in Stiped Plastic by LB Lyskær, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A large (52 cm in diameter) flying saucer hanging light in striped white and clear acrylic. It has a beautiful weightless appearance due to its organic lines and delicate color compo...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Acrylic
Mid century JH 604 Pendant Lamp by Hans Wegner for Louis Poulsen 1960
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Modern JH 604 Pendant Lamp in white by Hans Wegner for Louis Poulsen Circa 1960. Has adjustable height with pull down handle. Takes (1) edison ligh...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
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
Vintage Swedish Grace Ceiling Light, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful Swedish Grace ceiling light in a large size. Made from bronze with a large, wide frosted glass shade. Elaborate, sculptural decor of a man, woman and a deer in stylized fol...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Danish Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Rope, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown alabaster and rope pendant light likely designed and produced in Denmark c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 38.25"H x 19.625"W x 19.625"D
Stem Length (inches): 6.5"
Di...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Early Floor Lamp "PH 4/3" by Poul Henningsen, Pat. Appl., Louis Poulsen, 1926-28
Located in Odense, DK
Early and important floor PH-lamp model 4/3 by Poul Henningsen manufactured at Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen between 1926-28. The lamp base is made from browned brass and the top shade i...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1960s Blue Surreal Top Hat 'Model V298' Wall Light By Hans Agne Jakobsson
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This striking wall lamp from the 1960s is a playful and sculptural design by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, the celebrated Swedish lighting designer known for his innovative and atmospheric cr...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Böhlmarks, table lamp 15625, Scandinavian modern, brass & oak, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Forserum, SE
A Scandinavian modern table lamp, model 15625, produced by Swedish manufacturer Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik in the 1930s. Expertly crafted, the lamp features a polished oak stem with ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Hans Agne Jakobsson Wall Lamps Brass Opaline Glass Sconces Swedish 50s
Located in Basel, BS
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson wall lamps in opaline glass and brass, made by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Sweden in the 1950s.
The brass has a dark patina, polished upon request. Opaline...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Lampadario danese mod. 4/3 vintage anni 60 design Louis Poulsen
Located in None, IT
Lampadario in metallo arancione, modello 4/3, design Poul Hanningsen per Louis Poulsen, anni 60.
CONDIZIONI: In buone condizioni, funzionante, presenta segni d'usura dati dal tempo ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$425 Sale Price
25% Off
Elegant Pine Pendant Light by Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ellysett, 1970s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This elegant pine pendant light is the work of renowned Swedish designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Born in 1919 in Sweden, Jakobsson was a significant designer and furniture maker known f...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Wood, Pine
Scandinavian Modern Pair of Table Lamps Luxus, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Pair of table lamps manufactured in Sweden and produced by famous Luxus. They are made in black synthetic leather with stiches around a teak base.
Nice vintage condition.
Dimensio...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Swedish Brass Pendant Light with Leaf Decoration, Art Deco Style
Located in London, GB
A simple brass pendant or flush mount light with decorative leaf details. First half twentieth century in art deco or Scandinavian modern style. Found in Sweden. Three available, pri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Konsthantverk Stoby Oxide D30 Opal Glass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Stoby designed by Konsthantverk and manufactured by themselves.
A true Art Nouveau classic in white matte opal glass and oxidized brass.
Comes in a number of diff...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$868 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Burgundy
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Burgundy
Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic 'PH 5' pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the 'PH 5' remains the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Wicker and Bamboo Floor Lamp by Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful rattan floor lamp with bamboo rod from the 1950s.
Exceptional design and high-quality workmanship.
The loving details and the very pleasant lighting effect make the la...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Paavo Tynell, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass pendant light designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito OY, Finland, c. 1950s.
The brass stem presents with heavy oxidation.
Overall Dimensions...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Scandinavian Modern Brass and Honey Glass Ceiling Lamp by Vitrika, 1960s
By Vitrika
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Pendant light designed and manufactured by Danish design trio Vitrika during the 1960s. The name Vitrika, or Vi-Tri-Ka means 'The three of us can do it'. The lamp features a geometri...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Cut Glass
$331 Sale Price
25% Off
Scandinavian glass pendant lamp Löken, Helge Zimdal, Falkenberg, Sweden 1960s
Located in Forserum, SE
Pendant lamp Löken, Swedish for “The Onion”, designed by Swedish architect Helge Zimdal for the manufacturer Falkenbergs Belysning in the 1960s. In contrast to the common brass versi...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Hand Crafted Solitaire 01 Pendant, Ø50cm/19.7in
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
SIMPLE SHADE collection is the essence of a shade. One simple design with transformative properties in singular and multiple forms. Using Japanese philosophy to mindfully design spac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$6,331 / item
Prince Sigvard Bernadotte Grey Scandinavian Modern Dual Bathroom Lamp for Ifö
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large dual Wall sconce suitable as bathroom or outdoor lighting. Designed by Prince Sigvard Bernadotte for the swedish company Ifö during the 19...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Porcelain, Opaline Glass
$372 Sale Price
20% Off
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp "Cannon Shell" 9053 in Brass and Glass, Idman 1950s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
An iconic Paavo Tynell ceiling lamp, model 9053, also known as the cannon shell due to its resemblance to one. This large, minimalist lamp is in beautiful original vintage condition,...
Category
1950s Finnish 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.