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
LBM Table Lamp - Cream White - by Moisés Hernández for Hay
By HAY
Located in Dubai, AE
Inspired by the innovative architecture of fellow Mexican Luis Barragan, Moisés Hernández designed the LBM Table Lamp to reflect his fascination with monolithic geometry, colour, li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Konsthantverk Stävie Oxide Brass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Stävie designed by Konsthantverk and manufactured by themselves.
Flush mount lamp in matte white glass and metal. Works on its own, or to hold a chandelier (th...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
LBM Table Lamp - Clay- by Moisés Hernández for Hay
By HAY
Located in Dubai, AE
Inspired by the innovative architecture of fellow Mexican Luis Barragan, Moisés Hernández designed the LBM Table Lamp to reflect his fascination with monolithic geometry, color, lig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Wooden Double Moon Pendant Lamp
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful double moon pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The material fits into any room and creates a special atmosphere.
It creates a cozy ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Pine
Paavo Tynell Starry Sky ceiling lights model 9068 set of 2
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paavo Tynell Starry Sky model 9068 ceiling lights for Idman Oy.
Set of 2
Model 9068 "Starry Sky"
One light stamped "Idman"
Perforated enameled metal, brass diffuser, glass diffuser.
...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Arabia, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Finland, 1940s
By Arabia
Located in High Point, NC
A white-glazed and hand-painted stoneware table lamp produced by Arabia, Finland, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9” H x 5” W x 5” D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4.25” Top D...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Stoneware
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
Hand Crafted Monika 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 diffused atmospheric light. In its largest si...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$17,995 / item
Early Poul Henningsen 4/4 Copper Ceiling Lamp, 1926
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare and very early Poul Henningsen 4/4 Ceiling lamp in Copper and Nickel plated Steel.
Designed by Poul Henningsen 1926 and made by Louis Poulsen, Denmark the same year in the sho...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Copper, Nickel
Large Three Arm Solid Pine Chandelier with Glass Globes by Luxus Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish lighting manufacturer, Luxus gave form to some of the now iconic models that define the “Swedish mid-century style”. This solid pine wood, three-light chandelier was create...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Pine, Glass
$2,100 Sale Price
38% Off
Glass & Brass pendant by Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1950s
By Bohlmarks
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish glass and brass pendant by Böhlmarks, 1950s.
Very good condition.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Houseof Charcoal Grey 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...
Category
2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Svenskt Tenn Chandelier Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Chandelier in brass. Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans Agne Jakobsson Pine and Copper 1960's Wall Lamps, set of 4. Warm light
Located in Forest, BE
Nice set of 4 pine and copper wall lamps. They provide a warm atmosphere and even better when lighted. Made of thin stripes of pine delicately nailed with a brass nail to the copper ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Chrome, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A chrome metal and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.0"H x 8.0"W x 8.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 10”
Dimensions o...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Pair Of Exceptional Commissioned HOK Floor Lamps by Paavo Tynell, Taito 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A Grand pair of Paavo Tynell floor lamps commissioned for the HOK Suurravintola "Grand Restaurant" in Helsinki. Paavo Tynell, Oy Taito Ab, c. 1949. Only 8 of these lamps are known to...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
$163,393 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Sigvard Bernadotte Minimalist Bathroom Wall Lights for Ifö
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of sconces suitable as bathroom or outdoor lighting. They were designed by Prince Sigvard Bernadotte for the swedish company Ifö during the 1960s. Pastel yellow glazed ceramic...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Opaline Glass
$552 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Hans Bergström, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA, Hans Bergström
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and fabric floor lamp designed by Hans Bergström and produced by ASEA, Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 52.5” H x 12” W x 20” D
Bulb Specifications: E...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Beige Raven Leg Floor Lamp model. 9609, Rattan Shade, Taito 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
Paavo Tynell original floor lamp model. 9609, manufactured by Taito Oy in the 1950s. A beautiful floor lamp with a lacquered metal and rattan stem. All original parts excluding the beautiful renewed rattan shade. The bottom part (often called the eagles foot, due to it's resemblance) is in original beige color.
One of the more rare Tynell...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm Ceiling Lamp by Nordisk Solar in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamp designed by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm. Produced by Nordisk Solar in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Rare pair of Birger Ekman Ceiling Lamps by Glössner, Sweden, 1940s
By Glossner AB
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare pair of Birger Ekman ceiling lights produced by Glössner AB, Sweden, 1940s.
Please note: listed price is for a single pendant.
Perforated brass and etched glass shades, v...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Falkenbergs Belysning, Floor Lamp, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and off-white fabric floor lamp designed and produced by Falkenbergs Belysning, Sweden, 1950s.
Dimensions variable.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 57” ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Model T603 Pendant, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Hans-Agne Jakobsson T603 pendant with white fringes, 1970s.
Produced in Sweden by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, 1970s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Matte Gray Danish Organic Modern Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ceramic Danish modern table lamp with organic wave like decor around the belly. Matte warm gray glaze over the dark brown clay material.
Beautiful vintage condition consistent with a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.375” H x 3.5” W x 7.75“D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3 ” H x 3” W x...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Alf Svensson G34 Floor Lamp in Teak, Josef Frank Shade, Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant floor lamp was designed by Alf Svensson and produced by Bergboms in Sweden in the 1960s. This three-legged design is numbered G34.
The design is marked by the three legged base leading to the central tube, all in solid teak wood with a beautiful grain. A brass stem and the light fitting are mounted on top of the teak wood base.
The cylinder shade is a custom design in a beautiful linen Svenskt Tenn fabric...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Table Lamp by Mjölby Intarsia, 1930s/40s, Inlaid Wood Decor
Located in Göteborg, SE
This Swedish Modern table lamp by Mjölby Intarsia is a striking example of 1930s/40s craftsmanship. Designed with a beautifully inlaid wooden base featuring an expressive figure amon...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Wood
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 37” H x 17” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.5” H x 4.5” Diameter
Cord...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Pine
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): 20” H x 17” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3“ H x 3.5” Diameter
Stem l...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
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
$475 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare set of 6 Wall Lamps by Gunnar Asplund, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA, Gunnar Asplund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wall lamps designed by Gunnar Asplund 1940s. Produced by ASEA, Sweden.
Set of 6 available.
Please note: Listed price is for (1) one wall lamp.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen Ceiling Lamp Model PH-5/5 Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare ceiling lamp model PH-5/5 designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark. Marked “PAT.APPL”.
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Ernst Voss Floor Lamp, Denmark 1930’s
Located in Valby, 84
Rare floor lamp by the Danish manufacturer Voss Belysning, the lamp is manufactured and desigend in the 1930’s, the lamp is a great of how the Danes had their own interpretation of Art Deco and in a way created their on more modernist style of Art Deco.
Ernst Voss and Voss Belysning where in their time a very important part of Danish design history and were on level with designers and manufacturers like Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen, Lyfa and Fog Mørup, sadly they have over the years been forgotten which is very hard to understand when you see the quality of their designs.
Ernst Voss was both an army man and metal worker and in many ways a very important part of the history of the town Fredericia where he lived.
Ernst Voss should be known as the epitome of a determined and principled individual with an indomitable drive. This applies to his work as a military man, business owner, city council member, and private person. His contributions to and work for Fredericia can hardly be overstated.
Ernst Voss was born on November 17, 1826, in Aalborg and died at the age of 77 on December 8, 1903, after a long and exceptionally eventful life.
Ernst Voss came from a distinguished old Pomeranian and Mecklenburg noble family. His father, Gustav Wilhelm Heinrich von Voss, was a major in Aalborg, so the military was not unfamiliar to Ernst Voss when he later chose to follow in his father’s footsteps. In his early years, however, Ernst Voss attended a Latin school and subsequently learned about agriculture. At the age of 19, he took over the farm Jomfrubakken near Mariager.
The farm and agriculture became a quickly concluded chapter for Ernst Voss. In the spring of 1848, the First Schleswig War – the Three Years’ War – became a reality, and Voss enlisted at the age of 21. This would mark the beginning of a long, unbroken military career that only ended when he retired from the army at 52 in 1878. During the Three Years’ War, Ernst Voss first demonstrated his exceptional character. He participated in one of the early major battles at Schleswig on Easter morning, April 23, 1848, where he was in close combat with the enemy. He, along with over 200 Danish soldiers...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp T372/12 Patricia by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling lamp model T372/12 Patricia designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Adjustable Brass Pendant Lamp with Counterweight
Located in München, DE
Very rare height-adjustable pendant lamp from the 1950s.
Very elegant design and high-quality workmanship.
It creates a very comfortable light and a beautiful play of light through t...
Category
1950s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mist AP17 Table Lamp, Guatemala Verde, by All the Way to Paris for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
The Mist table lamp, made from mouth-blown opal glass, features a thick marble pillar with a small dimmer switch. The contrast between the light shape of the glass and the solidity o...
Category
2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble, Stone
A ceiling lamp by Bertil Brisborg model “33135” for NK
Located in Long Island City, NY
A ceiling lamp, designed by Bertil Brisborg ( 1910-1993) , model “33135”, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1950s.
Red blasted and white lacquered metal, brass details and a wooden knob at...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Wall Lamp or Flush Light by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
Located in München, DE
Extremely rare and beautiful Swedish wall lamp or ceiling lamp from the 1960s.
Great and exceptionally minimalist design.
The plastic lampshade spreads a warm and pleasant light.
A v...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Hans Agne Jakobsson Silk fringe & brass pendant model T607, circa 1960.
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare Hans Agne Jakobsson Fringe light made with silk with a brass core. A plexiglass is used on the top of the lamp to reflect the light. This model is one of the iconic model from t...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass and Acrylic Knubbling Table Lamps by Anders Pherson
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of Knubbling designed by Anders Pherson for Atelje Lyktan in 1971.
They are made of a brass foot supporting a large white plexi chandelier with the characteristic diffuser unde...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1960s Ceramic Table Lamp by Søholm with Vintage Decorated Paper Shade
Located in København K, 84
1960s ceramic table lamp by danish Einar Johansen for Søholm, Bornholm, Denmark.
Matte brown neck and blue glazed base.
The lamp comes with a rare decorated vintage paper shade wit...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Paper
Danish Brutalist by Artist Sejer Ceramic Table Lamp with Brown Glaze Unica 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Mid-century Danish table lamp by Fridtjof Sejersen for Sejer made ca 1960s to 1970s. It´s made in his own studio workshop in Nr. Aaby on the Danish i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Table Lamp, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and moulded pine veneer table lamp designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by Elysett AB, Sweden, c. 1970s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 13.7” H x 5.5” Diamet...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Pine
Table Lamp #9224 by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in San Francisco, CA
A table lamp model #9224 by Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy, Finland, 1953. The lamp is in solid brass with an adjustable shade and a perforated edge. The stem is wrapped in leather and si...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Wall extendable swedish lamp in brass and green painted aluminum
Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, ES
Wall extendable lamp
Sweden, 1960’s
Brass arm and green painted aluminum lampshade
Measurements
Arm length: 93 cm
Lampshade: 32 ⌀ cm x 26 (H) cm
Condition
Very good condition. Elec...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Sisal and Teak Floor Lamp by Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and very rare floor lamp from the 1960s.
The design was very unusual.
The shape and the materials create a warm and very pleasant light.
Condition:
Very goo...
Category
1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Raffia, Teak
Table Lamp by Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Wonderful table lamp from the 1950s.
Great and unusual design with a fantastically elegant appearance.
The seagrass lampshade creates a very cozy atmosphere.
Design: Rupert Nikoll
...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
Danish Søholm Sculptural Table Lamp by Einar Johansen, Blue Glaze Mid-Century
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Sculptural stoneware table lamp by Einar Johansen for Søholm Stentøj, Denmark, circa 1960s.
The sculptural shape and the glossy blue glaze with brown elements gives the lamp a very v...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Stoneware
Idman, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
By Idman
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass chandelier produced by Idman, Finland, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.92” H x 2.60” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 3 socket.There i...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Josef Frank Floor Lamps Model 1842 Produced by Svenskt Tenn
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of height adjustable floor lamps model 1842 designed by Josef Frank. Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden. Height: 98.5-145 cm.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
‘Vice Versa’ floor lamp by Carl Auböck produced by ASEA in Sweden, 1950s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
‘Vice Versa’ floor lamp by Carl Auböck produced by ASEA in Sweden during the 1950s. This elegant floor lamp features a metal base and remains the original beige linen shade. By turni...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Brass and Glass Chandelier by Orrefors from the 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with 7 pressed glass elements, fitted with E27 sockets up to 100watts. Made in Sweden in the 1960s by Orrefors Glassworks.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Austrian KIWI Wicker Table Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Kiwi table lamp from the 1950s.
Great and exceptional design with a fantastically elegant look.
The rattan lampshade creates a very cozy atmosphere and a spectacular play o...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Hand Crafted Simple Shade 03 Pendant, Ø60cm/23.6in
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
$13,516 / item
White Scandinavian Ceramic Table Lamp from Søholm, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish pottery table lamp with a dens white glaze. Stylized architectural shape with soft balanced lines. This particular one was manufacture...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
$312 Sale Price
20% Off
Alf Svensson, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
By Alf Svensson, Bergboms
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass wall light designed by Alf Svensson and produced by Bergboms, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 15” H x 6.5” W x 7.5“D
Back Plate Dim...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Floor Lamps Model G-120M by Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s
By Bergboms
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of floor lamp in brass, model G-120M manufactured by Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s.
Measures: Height 120 cm.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen Ph 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Pastel Oyster Blue Rose
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 pendant for Louis Poulsen in pastel oyster blue rose.
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
Danish Modern "Orient Major" Pendants in Patinated Copper by Jo Hammerborg, 1963
Located in Odense, DK
Rare original production "Orient Major" pendants made by Fog & Mørup, Copenhagen in 1963. Design by Jo Hammerborg (1920-1982). Made in solid patinated copper and turned rosewood tops...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
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.