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 Pendant in Brass and Glass by Böhlmarks
Located in Karlstad, SE
A striking pendant lamp from the renowned Swedish lighting manufacturer Böhlmarks, dating back to the 1940s. This piece features an amber-toned, frosted glass shade with delicate sta...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Midcentury floor lamps, Hans Bergström, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of amazing floor lamps by Hans Bergström, made from brass and light grey lacquered metal. Adjustable height by sliding the brass poles through the holes on the sculpted stems. C...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
ASEA, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and fabric floor lamp produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 53.625” H x 23.375” Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulbs
...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Houseof Brass Opal Disk Floor Lamp
By houseof
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
A contemporary floor lamp to transform your space. Sculptural shapes and soft light come together to create this beautiful and elegant brass standing floor lamp. Four opal shades sit on reflective brass disks, spreading a warm bright and illuminating your room without the need for a large footprint.
Great lighting is about so much more than just illuminating a room. it should elevate a space, even during daylight hours. Our colourful designer lighting range has been designed "function first", offering covetable, unique lights...
Category
2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$413 / item
Leather, Brass and Lacquer Swedish Grace Table Lamp, Bohlmarks, Sweden
By Bohlmarks
Located in New York City, NY
Refined leather, brass, and lacquered brass Swedish Grace table lamp, made by Bohlmarks. This lamp features a wrapped leather body and large beauti...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen Ph 4½-4 Glass Pendant for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 4½-4 Glass Pendant for Louis Poulsen.
The PH 4½ - 4 glass pendant light features handblown white opal glass shades, which have been sandblasted on the undersides,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Konsthantverk Kant Beige D55 Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Kant designed by Konsthantverk and manufactured by themselves.
Kant has a textile exterior ring that produces a slightly softer impression.
Available in five var...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Textile, Acrylic
$636 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Vintage Scandinavian Wall Lights by Gunnar Asplund, ASEA, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA, Gunnar Asplund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of outdoor wall lights by Gunnar Asplund for ASEA, with large glass shades with encapsulated air bubbles giving a watery effect. Metal frames in a clean modernist design, lacque...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Luxus Vittsjö Swedish Modern Floor Lamp in Oak with Silk Shade
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luxus Vittsjö, floor lamp, oak, silk, Sweden, 1950s/60s
This Swedish modern floor lamp, produced by Luxus Vittsjö in the 1950s or 60s, is characterized by its clean lines, natural m...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Silk, Oak
Topan VP14 Floor Lamp, Vermilion Red, Designed by Verner Panton in 1959, for &T
Located in Dubai, AE
Originally designed in 1959 as a pendant, the Topan floor lamp brings a new perspective to one of Verner Panton’s most recognizable forms, transforming it into a sculptural, freestan...
Category
2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Beautiful Vineta Chandelier by Kjell Blomberg for Gullaskruf from the 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction gold-plated, fitted with five E14 sockets. The decor of ornament in pressed glass, designed by Kjell Blomberg for Gullaskrufs glasbruk in Sweden in the 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Cream Fabric & Brass Flush Mount, Paavo Tynell Itsu Oy, Finland 1950s
By Itsu, Paavo Tynell
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This very rare fixture was designed in Finland in the 1950s by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Itsu Oy. Signed. Model ES 1900 (Itsu Oy catalogue 1954).
The fixture features a large...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
PH-lamp "3½-3" Pendant Glass Shades by Poul Henningsen, Patented, Denmark, 1929
Located in Odense, DK
Early original "PH-lamp" pendant made in 1929 at Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen. This is the rare "3 ½-3" sized pendant with original matte glass shades and patinated bronze bayonet socke...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Red
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 pendant for Louis Poulsen in red. Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the PH 5 remains the bestselling design in the Louis Poulsen's portfolio. The PH 5's painted metal shades brilliantly distribute light to create glare–free illumination. Executed in spun aluminium shades...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Jonas Bohlin 'Oxid' Wall Lights for Örsjö in Painted Bronze
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Jonas Bohlin 'Oxid' Wall Lights for Örsjö in Painted Bronze
Executed in bronze painted metal with an opaline glass diffuser. An incredibly refined and clean geometric design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.5"H x 10.25"W x 10.25"D
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25"H x 3.65"W x 3....
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Finnish Floral Silk Flush Mount, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Finnish floral flush mount from the 1940s. Handmade silk shade with embroidered floral details. Brass details. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear consistent with age and u...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.5” H x 8” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5” H x 3.5” W x...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Aubergine Holmegaard Hanging Lamps, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
This pair of beautiful glass lamps from the Danish brand Holmegaard has a beautiful aubergine color. The design is by Michael Bang, a designer whose work is highly sought after by co...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Cord, Opaline Glass
$3,681 / set
Swedish Modern Chandelier by Böhlmarks in Brass and Wood, 1940s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Swedish Modern chandelier by Böhlmarks, designed and manufactured in Sweden during the 1940s. The chandelier features a gracefully curved brass frame with six elegantly arched arms, ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson Wall Lights, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brass wall lamps model model V-239 designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,562 / set
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.0"H x 12.0"W x 5.0"D
Chain Length (inches): 4”
Dimensions ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Konsthantverk Ögla D55 Brass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Ögla designed by Konsthantverk and manufactured by themselves.
The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps are manufactured using craftsman’s techniques...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$532 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pendant lamp Maria Lindeman for Idman Model K2-74, 1950's Scandinavian Modern
By Idman, Maria Lindeman
Located in Chicago, IL
Maria Lindeman
Pendant lamp
Idman, circa 1950's. Finland.
Hardwired.
Teak slats, glass, enameled steel, brass, plastic
10" h × 10"d
A beautiful and classic Scandinavian modern lam...
Category
1950s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Teak
Optima 6 pendant Design by Hans Due for Fog & Morup Dänemark
By Hans Due, Fog & Mørup
Located in Krefeld, DE
Very nice white & red colored Optima pendant Design by Hans Hans Due in 1970s and manufactured by Fog & Mørup Denmark.
The insides of the lower screen ...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Poul Henningsen 'PH 5 Mini' Monochrome Pendant for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Mini Pendant for Louis Poulsen.
Poul Henningsen originally introduced the full-sized PH 5 pendant light in 1958 as a classic new product. No one knew at the ti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Brass Opaline Glass Pendant Light Bent Karlby for Fog & Mørup
Located in Vienna, AT
Opaline glass shade with brass element, fitted with one E27 socket.
Designed by Bent Karlby and made by Fog & Mørup in the 1950s.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Oak, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, oak and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.75” H x 23.75” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5 ” H x 3...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large pendant by Paavo Tynell for Idman
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large lighting pendant designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman, Finland, circa 1950th. Opaline glass shade with perforated brass plate and brass wire decor. Marked "Idman".
Newly rewired ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Modern Aneta Wall Lamp by Jan Wickelgren Beech Wood, Sweden, 1970s
By Aneta
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Original vintage wall lamp designed by Jan Wickelgren for Swedish lamp manufacturer Aneta in the 1970s.
The wall light is made of beech with lacquer ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Lighting by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of rare, custom order flush mount lights designed by Alvar Aalto for Itsu, Model "AE-7055". Finland, circa 1950th. Lacquered metal. Stamped by manufacturer. Existing wires, re...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Sheet Metal
$12,500 / item
Paavo Tynell Pair of Wall Lights Model 2351, Idman Oy, 1950s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of rare wall lights model 2351 by Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy from the 1950s. Metal with brass details. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear consistent with age and use. ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Organic Modern Cypress 33" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
Limited-Edition Mid-Century Modern Cypress Veneer Pendant Light: A Natural Masterpiece
Bring the beauty of nature indoors with this stunning, limited-edition mid-century modern cypr...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Wood, Bentwood, Cypress
$3,312 / item
Poul Henningsen 'PH 80' Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen in White
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 80' Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen in White
Poul Henningsen designed the original three-shade system in 1926-27, using a scientific approach to create glare-free l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Hand Crafted Simple Shade 03 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
$19,058 / item
Anna Lisa Thomson Table Lamp Ekeby Ceramics Sweden 1930s Swirl Glaze
Located in Basel, BS
Anna-Lisa Thomson table lamp for Ekeby ceramics in Sweden, made in the 1930s.
Hand-thrown earthenware with swirl pattern, glazed in a spotted buttery color.
Original brass socket w...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Earthenware, Fabric
Model 4/3 Table Lamp By Louis Poulsen Circa 1960s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Model 4/3 Table Lamp By Louis Poulsen Circa 1960s
- Chromed steel base and stem
- On/Off switch on the base
- Stepped steel shade
- Takes E27 fitting bulbs
- Designed by Poul Hennin...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Danish Modern Brass & Glass Table Lamp by Bent Karlby for LYFA, 1950s
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Odense, DK
Rare brass table lamp made in the 1950s by LYFA, Copenhagen. Design by Bent Karlby. The lamp base is made from patinated brass and the shade consists of an inner part in opaline glas...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Pendant for Taito Oy, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pendant designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy from the 1950s. Stamped, brass frame with rope details, milk glass lampshades, crystal droplet -style details, good vintage condition. m...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$2,580 Sale Price
44% Off
"Saga" Wall Sconces by Kay Kørbing for Lyfa, Denmark 1960s
By Lyfa, Kay Korbing
Located in Utrecht, NL
These Lyfa-edition “Saga” wall sconces by Danish architect and designer, Kay Kørbing are true collectors’ pieces. By the 1950s, Lyfa had built an international reputation for original, high-quality, modernist lamps. In the postwar era, the company collaborated with esteemed architects and designers to produce minimalist, sculptural pieces including these lamps.
Made of brass, metal, and crystal, the design of this model is entirely in the vein of modernism, while also sticking to the main ideals of Danish design, such as functionality. This can be observed in the lamps’ build that allows them to be faced either up- or downwards. The proportions are carefully thought out, with three main sections comprising the design. The three elements - the brass base, black metal shade holder, and the crystal glass shade - are clearly separated both by their shape, material, and colour. Most eye-catching are the Orrefors crystal glass shades in a peculiar shape that appear to be roll cut. Orrefors has been established in Swedish design tradition since 1898. Glass from the forests of Småland was incomparable: “Il n’y as que ça!” (There is nothing like it!) exclaimed the 1925 Paris World Fair. As these sconces showcase, the glass and shape are always in focus, combined with elegance, simplicity, and confidence. The predominantly round shapes are balanced by the square backplate. The artistic design is very honest in a purely Scandinavian manner, exposing the joinery and the materials’ natural qualities as well.
This pair of “Saga” wall sconces is a stunning example of how the 1960s are still able to deliver modern "art" to any interior. The producer, Lyfa, produced some cabin lamps...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Wall Sconces by Jette Hellerøe, Axella, Denmark
Located in Odense, DK
Scandinavian Modern wall sconces "model 262" handmade in stoneware by Jette Hellerøe at the Axella workshop in the 1960s. Decorated in earth coloured glazing. Both signed on the back...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Modern Birch Faux Bamboo Floor Lamp with Ivory Adjustable Shade, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant floor lamp was produced in Sweden in the late 1940s.
The frame is entirely executed in solid stained birch wood. The lamp features a circular, slightly raised base with...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
A pair of pendants by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of pendants designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland , circa 1950th. Perforated brass shade with pleated silk defuser. Stamped ” TAITO”. Existing wires, rewiring availab...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$39,800 / set
Holmegaard Danish Modern White Opaline Glasss Sunset Pendant Lamp by Per Lütken
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare hand-blown cased white opaline glass pendant light designed by Per Lütken and manufactured by Holmegaard in Denmark during the late 1970s or early 80s. It is called Sunset and is characterized by its mushroom shape and reflective bottom edge in clear glass. This version with its solid teak top is reminiscent in style to. similar design by Svend Aage Holm Søresen and Lisa Pape...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass, Teak
$612 Sale Price
20% Off
Harlad Notini brass table lamp, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Table lamp model "15470" produced by Arvid Böhlmark's, Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
LBM Table Lamp, Tomato Red- 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, ligh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian modern brass table lamp 'Bumling' by Anders Pehrson, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful brass table lamp designed by Anders Pehrson and made by Atlejé Lyktan, Sweden, during the 1960s.
Big model made in brass with a leather foot.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Holger Johansson Large Chandelier in Brass and Glass, 1960s
Located in Prague, New Town
Large chandelier, designed by Holger Johansson. Produced by Westal in the 1960s. Made from brass, smoked glass shades.
This impressive chandelier measures 233 cm (7.64 ft) in heigh...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp in Patinated Brass by Mogens Ballin, 1930s
Located in Lejre, DK
Table lamp in patinated brass with art nouveau ornamentation in relief, designed by Mogens Ballin and made by Hertz ballin in Denmark. Great original cond...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair Søholm ceramics lamps H44 cm, made in Denmark 1960's
Located in Forest, BE
Pair of Søholm ceramics table lamps made of clay with various shades of brown / orange. This is a very elegant pair of table lamps. We have replaced the shades by new handmade Belgia...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Clay, Cotton
$6,175 Sale Price / set
20% Off
'Large Camel' Floor Lamp by Josef Frank, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Josef Frank in 1939.
New leather and original Svenskt tenn lampshade.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$10,688 / item
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp, Stoneware, Tomas Anagrius, Sweden, ca 1960-70s
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern table lamp, stoneware, Tomas Anagrius, Sweden, ca 1960-70s.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Scratches and blemishes.
Please ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Stoneware
Danish Stoneware Table Lamp in Earthy Glazes, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Stylish mallet shaped stoneware table lamp with fluted beige Danish shade. The base exhibits delicate earthy glazes in soft nuances. Designed and made anonymously in Denmark circa 19...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Stoneware
Modernist mid century wall lamp perforated brass, Scandinavian modernism, Sweden
Located in Forserum, SE
A modernist wall or bedside lamp, crafted from solid brass with a tiltable shade perforated with a geometric pattern of holes. It can be mounted directly on the wall or a headboard u...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Rosewood Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Danish modern rosewood table lamp, 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Rosewood
$513 Sale Price
20% Off
Glass and Brass Pendant, Finland, 1940/1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pendant, manufactured in Finland, 1940/1950s. Brass frame with glass detail and opaline glass shades. Good vintage condition, patina and minor wear consistent with age and use. Gorge...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of brutalist ceiling lamps by Aimo Tukiainen, Finland, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Two ceiling lamps designed by Aimo Tukiainen in Finland during the second half of the 20th century.
Made in copper with torched holes.
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Hand Crafted Solitaire 01 Harlequin Pendant Cluster Trio, Ø50cm/19.7in
By Naomi Paul
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1970s Stoneware Table Lamp by Inger Persson
Located in New York, NY
Rustic stoneware table lamp by Swedish ceramic designer Inger Persson. Made by Swedish ceramic factory Rörstrand in the 1970's with the designers signature underneath. Beautiful turq...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Stoneware
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.