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
Hand Crafted Monika Pendant, Ø80cm/31.5in
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
Danish Modern Ceramics Table Lamp by Axella Studio with Le Klint Shade, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Unique table lamp handmade in the 1970s at Axella studio, Denmark. The lamp is made from stoneware and decorated with abstract geometric figures. Painted...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Stoneware
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Scandinavian minimalist wall lamp, copper, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Forserum, SE
A minimalist wall or ceiling fixture, model C/1090, designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden. Crafted from copper with a deep patina and featuring an acrylic di...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Vilhelm Lauritzen two Rare Original “Kastrup” Wall Lamps 1937, Louis Poulsen
Located in Forest, BE
2 untouched and patinated trough time lamps by master Danish architect Vilhelm Lauritzen. The lamps were designed for the Kastrup airport in Copenhagen (1937-39) and produced by Loui...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Hans-Agne Jakobsson T608 Three Arm Pendant Light, Brass and Silk, Sweden, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking three arm pendant light was designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in the 1960s. This particularly rare model was numbered T-608 and is ...
Category
1960s 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 ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Hans-Agne Jakobsson G 52/M, Floor Lamp
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare floor lamp by Hand Agne Jakobsson, model "B 52/M", Markaryd brass frame with leather shade, label marked, height approx. 145 cm, diameter 45 cm. Some repairs on plastic white sh...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Grace Ceiling Light, Simon Gate, Orrefors, Sweden, 1920s
By Orrefors, Simon Gate
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful flush mount ceiling light by Simon Gate, in a Swedish Grace design. Blue colored frosted glass with a glass bell hanging from the bottom. Lovely brass decorative details.
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Bo Notini, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
By Bo Notini
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed by Bo Notini and produced by Glössner, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21” H x 22” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.7...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of Swedish Pine Wood Wall Lamps by Aneta, Sweden, 1970s
By Aneta
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Swedish Modern Pine wood Wall lamps made by Aneta in the 1970s. A fine Scandinavian duo.
* A pair (2) of wall lamps in Pine wood with white round glass shades
* Manufacturer...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Wood, Pine
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
Hand Crafted Solitaire 02 Harlequin Pendant, Ø60cm/23.6in
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
Paavo Tynell, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, fabric, cord and wood chandelier, model 1855, designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito OY, Finland, c. 1930s.
With brand new fabric lampshades. Originally mounted wit...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish Modern Tiered Pendant Lamp in Brass by Lyskær Belysning, 1970s
By Lyskjaer Belysning
Located in Esbjerg, DK
- Tiered spacey hanging ceiling light
- Designed and manufactured by Lyskær Belysning in Denmark during the 1970s . Model number 705
- Reminiscent to the Trava series by Carl Thore ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Yki Nummi Large 'Lokki' Pendant for Innolux Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Yki Nummi large 'Lokki' pendant for Innolux Oy, Finland.
Designed in 1960, Nummi's innovative 'Lokki' is one of the best-known Finnish design classics. The name Lokki comes from ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Rare Table Lamp in Brass, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Table Lamp in Brass, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by Boréns in Sweden
Dimensions (W x D x H): 34 x 34 x 40.5 cm
Cond...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Finnish Flush Mount, Itsu, 1950/1960s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Finnish Flush Mount, Itsu, 1950/1960s. Plastic shade with metal frame and brass details. Marked. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. Beautiful Scandinavian M...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Symfoni Pendant Light by Preben Dahl for Hans Følsgaard, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful geometric pendant light by Preben Dahl for Hans Følsgaard, 1960, made of interlocking, enameled metal rhomboid shapes in square two tone colored bands. Overall drop can be ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer Josef Frank Style Textile Dome Pendant, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian midcentury modern vintage pendant with cream white dome shaped textile shade over metal mount and three red wooden globes on top. In the organic modern style of Josef Fr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Textile, Wood
Midcentury Set of Rare Hans-Agne Jakobsson Wall Lamp Model V-299, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A stunning pair of wall mounted lamps with base and laminated shade in brass.
Vintage condition, with wear on the brass. They have all b...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen LE Table Lamp Model PH 2/2 'Luna' by Louis Poulsen
Located in Dronten, NL
Limited Edition PH 2/2 Luna. 2023 reedition by Louis Poulsen.
8 pieces available, ship from stock packed in the original unopened box.
The PH Luna was originally introduced in 193...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Ture Berglund, Table Lamps, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of blown glass and brass table lamps designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Stockholms Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (in...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian mid-century chandelier, cone shaped shades, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A beautiful Scandinavian mid-century chandelier, crafted from brass with teak details and featuring five sculptural, cone-shaped shades made of opal glass. The fixture is suspended f...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen, Floor Lamp, Nickel, Bakelite, Metal, Iron, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A nickel, bakelite, red-lacquered metal and black-lacquered iron floor lamp designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, c. 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Sha...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron, Nickel
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
Hans Bergström, Chandelier, Brass, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, oak and white fabric chandelier designed by Hans Bergström and produced by Atelje Lyktan, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.75” H x 27.5” Diameter
Dimensio...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
A pair of pendants by Paavo Tynell
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
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
Josef Frank, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and fabric floor lamp designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 47.5“ H x 15” W x 27.25” D
...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen Table Lamp Model PH 3½/2 Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp model PH 3½/2 designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark. Marked “PAT. APPL”.
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper
Hand Crafted Solitaire 02 Harlequin Pendant, Ø60cm/23.6in
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
1930s Böhlmarks Swedish Ceiling Light in Satin Glass
By Bohlmarks
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Böhlmarks, ceiling light, satin glass, opal glass, Sweden, 1930s
This ceiling lamp, produced by the Swedish lighting manufacturer Böhlmarks in the 1930s, is a striking example of in...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Resin, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered resin and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.5” H x 8” W x 4.625” D
Back Plate Dimensions (i...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell 3-Arm Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Opaline Glass, 1940s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Prague, New Town
Rare 3-arm cascade ceiling lamp, designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Idman in the 1940s. Made from brass, opaline glass shades (each measuring 29 cm (11.42 in) in height and 13 cm ...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
'Memoir 120 III' Brass Ceiling Lamp by GamFratesi for Lyfa
Located in Paris, IDF
Memoir 120 III Ceiling Lamp signed by GamFratesi for LYFA.
DIMENSIONS
W 37,8 x D 34,4 x H 18,5 cm
COLOURS
Black or brass
Textile wire (white) 600cm
Light source:
Socket: 3 x G9
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp Model A 2-7 in Brass & Opaline Glass, Idman 1950s
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A minimalist mid-century modern flushmount by Paavo Tynell in Opaline glass and brass details. A very simplistic design that adds a modernist statement to any interior. Perfect for h...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Brass Böhlmarks Chandelier Supporting Large Opal Glass Tulip Vases Sweden 1940s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Eye-catching brass chandelier with bent arms carrying large tulip shaped vases. The vases are made of opal glass and all five in good condition. Each vase is 20cm / 7,9 Inches in hei...
Category
1940s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Opal, Brass, Copper
Uno Kristiansson, Floor Lamp, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and white fabric floor lamp designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson and produced by Luxus, Sweden, c. 1970s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 55.75“ H x 16” Diameter
B...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Set of 2 Wooden Wall Lamps by Hans Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Jo Hammerborg, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Fog and Morup, Doria Leuchten Germany
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...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Pine
Pair of Rare 1940s Metal Table Lamps Attributed to Erik Tidstrand for Nordiska
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Rare 1940s Metal Table Lamps Attributed to Erik Tidstrand for Nordiska Kompaniet.
Rare Erik Tidstrand table lamp for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1940s. Executed in metal. Shade can ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.125” H x 5.25” W x 6.25“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Josef Frank, Floor Lamp, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, green-painted metal and fabric floor lamp designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 57.25”...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Scandinavian Modern Blue Glazed Stoneware Table Lamp, Søholm Stentøj, 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Handcrafted in the mid-20th century, this exquisite stoneware table lamp bear the distinctive mark of Søholm Stentøj. Produced by the renowned Danish c...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamp, 1950/1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern floor lamp, 1950/1960s. Brass and metal frame. Original fabric lampshades. Good vintage condition, patina and wear on the lampshades.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Sisal and Walnut Pendant Lamp from 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.
Manufacturer: Temde
Condit...
Category
1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Raffia, Plastic, Walnut
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and off-white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.25” H x 18” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Large Sculptural Tripod "Bridge" Floor Lamp Severin Hansen, Denmark, 1950's
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful floor lamp model "Bridge" by Danish designer Severin Hansen made at Haslev Furniture in the 1950s. The lamp base and stem is made of stained beech with brass details. The s...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Beech
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Sconce
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' darkly patinated outdoor sconce.
An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Set PH 4.5 Copper Wall Lamps by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, DK 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of two PH 4.5 copper wall lamps by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark 1980s. This iconic lamp was first designed in 1966 and has been a Class...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Birch, Nickel, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable birch, nickel-plated metal and fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions variable
Overall Dimensions (inches): 61” H x 9.5” W x 18.25” D
St...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Art Deco Ceiling Lamp Attributed Paavo Tynell, Taito 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful art deco ceiling lamp in patinated brass, string decoration and blown glass shades. The lamp is almost certainly by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito as many quite s...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Bertil Brisborg Two Arm Brass Table Lamp, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, Late 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare table lamp was designed by Swedish designer Bertil Brisborg in the late 1940s. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, it is marked with the production number 9503 on the unde...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Rare Wall Lights, Valinte Oy, 1950s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of rare wall lights, manufactured by Valinte Oy, 1950s. Wooden slat shades. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. The wall lights are sold together a...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Modern Pendants, Gunilla Jung, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Finnish glass and wood slat shade -pendants, designed by Gunilla Jung & Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1950s. Chromed metal frame. Jung has designed the glass part and...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Brass Pendant model “T549/6 Carolin", Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large, six-armed Scandinavian Modern pendant lamp, Model “T549/6”, designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson and produced by AB Markaryd in the 1960s. Frame in brass and the shade in the origi...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1930s Böhlmarks Swedish Ceiling Light in Satin Glass
By Bohlmarks
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Böhlmarks, ceiling light, satin glass, opal glass, Sweden, 1930s
This ceiling lamp, produced by the Swedish lighting manufacturer Böhlmarks in the 1930s, is a striking example of in...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Nickel
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, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and etched beige glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.5” H x 7” W x 4.8“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 6...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Flush Mount, Finland, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Flush mount, manufactured in Finland, 1950s. Reupholstered with model "Manor" quality fabric by Lauritzon. Brass details. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and light-beige fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 54.5” H x 10” W x 20” D
Stated dimensions include shade.
Bulb Specifi...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pendant model “T-792” by Hans Agne Jakobsson
Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, ES
Pendant model “T-792”
Manufactured by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB
Markaryd, Sweden, 1960’s
Brass
Measurements
35 cm ø × 20 H cm
Provenance
Private collection, Stockholm
Details
Manufac...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish designer fabric flush mount, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Flush mount made by unknown designer in Sweden during the 1960s.
Beige fabric chord on a steel frame.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Hand Crafted Simple Shade 03 Double Cloth Pendant, Ø100cm/39in
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
A versatile direct overhead light, in its larger size Simple Shade 03 makes a stunning centre piece for social spaces or a grand entrance hall. For lighting intimate spaces, scale do...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare Sculptural Lars-Gunnar Nordström Wall Lamps, Brass, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Copenhagen, DK
LARS-GUNNAR NORDSTRÖM - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN
A rare and stunning pair of brass and plexiglass wall lamps by Lars-Gunnar Nordström. Bespoke design for t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Adjustable Brass Wall Pendant by Hans Bergström for ASEA Belysning, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare wall lamp attributed to Hans Bergström. Produced during the 1950s by ASEA Belysning with model number E2105. Double brass lamp arm that easily adjusts and can be sprawled. The n...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, metal, wood and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.45” H x 3.69” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 5 soc...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Copper, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A copper, metal and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.5” H x 21” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3” H x 3.625” Dia...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Copper
Mauri Almari Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Finland, 1950s
By Idman Oy, Mauri Almari
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed by Mauri Almari and produced by Idman, Finland, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.5” H x 11” W x 5” D
Back Plate Dimension...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans Agne Jakobsson pair of Patinated Copper Wall Lamps, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Forest, BE
This is a set of 2 wall lamps in patinated copper by Swedish lighting master Hans-Agne Jakobsson. They have a unique patina which is the result of time and use for almost 70 years. M...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper, Steel
Vilhelm Wohlert wall lamp Oak and Acrylic shade for Le Klint, Denmark 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare early wall lamp (Model 204) designed in 1957 by Vilhelm Wohlert for Le Klint. Original designed for Niels Bohr summer house outside Copenhagen. Solid oak mount with hand folded ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Acrylic, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount, Finland, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern flush mount, manufactured in Finland, 1950s. Reupholstered with quality Lauritzon's "Manor" -fabric. Lace trimming on the side. Brass detail. Good vintage conditi...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Chandelier, Mauri Almari, Idman Oy, 1950s
By Idman Oy, Mauri Almari
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern chandelier, designed by Mauri Almari, manufactured by Idman Oy, 1950s. Brass frame with glass lampshades. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair Swedish Designer Pine Wall Sconces with Pleated Shades, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely pair of solid hand-carved pine wood wall sconces designed and produced in Sweden in the 1970s. Clean lines and organic design from the Scandinavian Modern period, beautifuly...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Plastic, Pine
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