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
Cacoon ceiling lamp by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare ceiling light designed by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan in the south of Sweden during the middle of the 20th century.
Gives of a soft light.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish Pop Art Wall Lamps in Black & White Steel by Davis Lampe
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of adjustable wall or night light fashioned in powder-coated steel. A black and a white half featuring strict geometric almost graphic lines. Designed and made by Davids Lampe...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Hanne Dreutler for Studio Ahus Lila Blue Glass Table Lamp
Located in Bochum, NRW
Table lamp designed by Hannelore Dreutler for Studio Ahus and Ateljé Lyktan. The milky blue glass base holds a brass socket. Original maker's labe...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
$694 Sale Price
20% Off
Louis Poulsen 'Toldbod' Outdoor Wall Light in Black
Located in Glendale, CA
Louis Poulsen 'Toldbod' Outdoor Wall Light in Black
The Toldbod 6.1" wall was launched in 2006, with a design based on Poul Henningsen's Ellipse re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Birch, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, birch and white opaline glass table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 9.875“ H x 5.25“ W x 9.7“ D
Bulb Specifications...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Harald Notini, Floor Lamp, Wrought Iron, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable wrought iron and beige fabric floor lamp, variation of model 15101, designed by Harald Notini and produced by Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions variable
Overall Di...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An embroidery fabric and metal wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.25” H x 7.625” W x 3“D
Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulbs
Number...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric
Einar Bäckström, Floor Lamp, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass floor lamp or uplight designed and produced by Einar Bäckströms Metallvarufabrik, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 67.75” H x 19.5” Diameter
Bulb S...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
EAE, Table Lamps, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and fabric table lamps produced by EAE, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 20.5“ H x 5.375“ Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-26 round
Number ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,200 / set
Pair of Brass Floor Lamps Model G-075, Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s
By Bergboms, Eje Ahlgren
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of two floor lamps in brass, model G-075 manufactured by Bergbom, Sweden, 1960s. Signed.
New wiring.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, teak and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.75” H x 5.125” W x 6.25“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inche...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage wall sconce with golden arm
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian wall lamp with gold metal swivel arm.
This vintage furnishing accessory is an elegant example of functional and refined design that offers versatility in light placement...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Danish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Acrylic, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and acrylic table lamp designed and produced in Denmark, 1950s.
Socket takes standard E-26 medium base bulb.
There is no maximum wattage stated on the fixture.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
A Paavo Tynell "Horseshoe" Table Lamp Model 9224 in Brass & Leather, Idman 1950s
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
The rare perforated version and one of the nicest examples of the 9224 table lamps that we ever came across. This model is also known as the "horse shoe" due to the horseshoe resembling foot and other features making it resemble Thoroughbreds (see archive pictures) In a 1950s edition of the Finland House Lighting catalouge this lamp was nicknamed Thoroughbred. Now if you think that was because of the horseshoe-foot, think again.
The Thoroughbred is a hot-blooded racing horse breed known for its agility and it's physical features include a well-chiseled head, a long slim neck and a lean body. Somehow, that sounds like an exact description of the 9224 lamp. Add to that the leather harness and it's spot on.
This version has perforated funnel shape brass lamp shade...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$25,495 Sale Price
24% Off
Ystad-Metall, Table Lamp, Brass, Teak, Parchment Paper, Sweden, 1950s
By Ystad-Metall
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and red parchment paper table lamp produced by Ystad Metall, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 13.75” H x 6.75” W x 3.875” D
Dimensions of Shade (inches):...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Brass Table/Desk Lamp for Itsu, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu, Paavo Tynell
Located in Karis, Nyland
A mid-century brass table lamp in the style of Paavo Tynell. This full brass lamp is known as Model EV 61 and was manufactured by Itsu (Itä-Suomen Sähkö Oy) in Finland in the 1950’s....
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Birch, Brass, Sweden, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and brass table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1920s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.375“ H x 4.55” W x 4.55“ D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3.5” Top Diameter x...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Early Poul Henningsen Pat. Appl. PH 3.5/2 table lamp, 1927
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare early ’PH 3,5/2 table lamp’ with patinated browned brass frame and original red/golden copper shades. Designed 1926 and made at Louis Poulsen, 1927-1928. Stamped ‘PAT.APPL.’
Th...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Copper, Glass, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of copper and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Some scratches and age spots, overall good condition
Overall Dimensions (inches): ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.75” H x 8.875” Diameter
Dimensions of Cano...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ Mini' Table Lamp in Grey and Brass for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ Mini 'Table Lamp in Grey and Brass for Louis Poulsen
The 'AJ' series was originally designed in 1957 by Danish designer Arne Jacobsen for the lighting collection o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Zinc
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and black lacquered metal chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.5” H x 15” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.5” H x 3.125” W ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gunnar Nylund Rubus Table Lamp for Rörstrand Sweden Scandinavian Modern Ceramic
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Ceramic table lamp by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden.
It's part of the "Rubus" series and was designed and made in the 1950s-1960s.
It has a structured, tactile surface with sem...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Sconce by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame fitted with one E14 socket, crystal glasses fixed with two screws.
Designed by Carl Fagerlund in Sweden in 1960s for Orrefors glassworks. Price per sconce.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$988 / item
Table Lamp Borens Model 8423 Sweden 1970's
By Boréns Borås
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful table lamp or desk lamp in white lacquered metal and brass manufactured by Boréns Borås in Sweden in the seventies
The Swedish Modern lighting models of Boréns Borås are et...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Mini Wall Lights by Vitrika
By Vitrika
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of mini wall lights by Vitrika, Denmark, circa 1960s.
Existing wiring, rewiring available upon request.
Dimensions: 5" H x 3" W x 2.75" D.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
$2,000 / set
Reijmyre Glasbruk, Table Lamp, Metal, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and blue-colored table lamp produced by Reijmyre Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.8” H x 4” W x 4” D
Bulb Specifications: E-26
Number of Socket...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Midcentury "Kontrast" Pendant by Poul Henningsen, Made in Denmark, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Contrast pendant in painted metal, designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen Denmark. Great original condition.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Hans-Agne Jakobsson conical mid-century table lamp, glass & wood, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
Mid-century table lamp designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1950s. The lamp features a conical base made of painted wood, supporting an opal glass shade. The base is...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Beech
Set of Three Wall Lights from ASEA, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of three very cool wall lights from ASEA, made from metal with white lacquer. Industrial look with accentuated joinery on the necks.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Table Lamp Produced by YBE Konst in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Table lamp by unknown designer. Produced by YBE Konst in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, C. 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Variable dimensions, measured as illustrated in the first image.
Bulb Specification: E-26
Number of Socket...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Grace Table Lamp by Celestine Andersson for Cela, 1930s
Located in Göteborg, SE
This is a vintage table lamp from the 1930s designed by Celestine Andersson for Cela. It features a sleek, metallic finish with intricate engravings on its spherical base.
The desi...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Tin
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, opaline glass and beige fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27” H x 9” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25” H x 3...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Harald Notini, Flush Mount, Metal, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An etched glass and metal flush mount designed by Harald Notini and produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, 1940s
Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.5” H x 13” Diameter
Bulb Sp...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Floor Lamps in Brass, Cane and Rattan Shades by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Floor Lamps in Brass, Cane and Rattan Shades by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass, cane and rattan shades
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Very ra...
Category
20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
H. A. Kähler Extra L Sculptural Table Lamp by Poul Erik Eliasen Turquoise 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Extraordinarily rare and stunning large danish sculptural table lamp of stoneware designed and hand made by Poul Erik Eliasen
The lampbase is made at the Danish ceramic workshop H...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Stoneware
Model 369 Floor Lamp, Le Klint, Late 20th Century
By Le Klint
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model 369 floor lamp, manufactured by Le Klint, Late 20th Century. Cream colored painted metal frame with paper lampshade. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use....
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Table Lamp in Brass Attributed To Vilhelm Lauritzen, 1950’s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Table Lamp in Brass Attributed To Vilhelm Lauritzen, 1950’s
Additional Information:
Material: Brass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavia
Produced in Denmark
Dimensions (W x D x H): 16 x ...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, metal and off-white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions will vary depending upon adjustment.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 61” H...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Modernist stoneware table lamp by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful table lamp by Gunnar Nylund, made from stoneware. Base with an embossed draped design, glazed celadon green.
Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceramicists and ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Stoneware
ASEA, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.5” H x 21” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.25” H x 4.5” D
S...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Finnish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Finland, c. 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass table lamp designed and produced in Finland, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 13“ H x 4.75” W x 10.25“ D (adjustable; measured as shown)
Bulb S...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Glass Floor Lamp With Rattan Shade, Finland, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Glass bottle floor lamp, manufactured in Finland, 1940s. Gorgeous amber colored glass bottle frame, brass and rattan weaved shade. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age ...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Danish Palshus Le Klint Table Lamp Dusted Blue Haresfur Glaze Brass Detail, 1960
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Mid-century Danish Palshus / Le Klint table lamp with dusted blue haresfur glaze contrasted by a top made from brass.
The lamp is designed by Esben Klint and made at the Danish cera...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 12” H x 11.5” W x 5.25” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 3.5” H x 3.5” ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Bergboms, Floor Lamp, Brass, Teak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and white fabric floor lamp produced by Bergboms, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 52.25” H x 12” Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-26
Number ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pendant light for Taito by Paavo Tynell, 1930s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Budapest, HU
Unique Early Paavo Tynell pendant light for Taito from 1930s.
Features a frosted glass plate above a round cased glass shade.
Condition: Signs o...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
$2,875 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Pair of Model K5-25 Flush Mounts, Idman Oy, 1950s
By Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of model K5-25 flush mounts, manufactured by Idman Oy, 1950s. Plastic shade, metal frame, brass details. Manufacturer's stamp on the bottom. Good vintage condition, minor patina...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
$13,778 / set
Lisa Johansson-Papé Outdoor Wall Lamp 140-015 , in Copper and Glass, Orno 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
An outdoor wall lamp designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape and manufactured by Orno Oy, in the 1950s in Finland. In fully original condition featuring a nice patina. The item is stamped by...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Copper
Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glass Pendant Ceiling Lamp with Brass, Sweden 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage glass pendant by the Swedish designer Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. Manufactured in the 1960s.
The lamp is made of pressed translucent glass and has beautiful parts made fro...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Swedish Midcentury Pine Wall Sconces with Linen Shades, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of hand-carved pine wood wall sconces designed and produced in Sweden in the 1950s. Clean lines and design from the Scandinavian Modern period, with beautiful, hand-made linen ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Pine, Textile, Linen
$1,686 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern White Multi Shaded Pendant Lamp
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish possibly bespoke ceiling light fashioned from exaggerated chrome top-part/tube and a shade-system consisting of 4 connected shades in white powder-coated metal. Anonymous S...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Swedish Midcentury Table Lamp in Brass, Crystal and Wood by Boréns
By Boréns Borås
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful table lamp in brushed brass and teak and the top made of crystal glass by Boréns, Sweden.
The lamp is heavy and gives a great impression with its brass cover to the crysta...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Danish Opaline Glass and Teak Lamp
Located in München, DE
Wonderful opal glass pendant lamp from the 1960s.
Great and exceptionally minimalistic design with a fantastically elegant look.
Very nice teak details.
Condition:
Very good ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Opaline Glass, Teak
Lisa Johansson-Pape plafond ”ORNO”
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
Lisa Johansson-Pape (1907–1989) was a Finnish designer known especially for her lighting design. Her glass ceiling plafonds with brass decorations represent her functionalist and pra...
Category
Mid-19th Century Finnish Antique Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Bridal Bouquet Ceiling lamp 'Morsiuskimppu' 9029, Taito Oy 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
This elegant chandelier "Morsiuskimppu" or "Bridal bouquet" model 9029/3 is designed by Paavo Tynell (1890-1973) for Taito. It is polished brass with leaf and flower decorations. Three lights. Very rare handpainted glass...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$21,086 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare table lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare table lamp designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito. Finland circa 1940th/50th.
Stamped Taito Oy with model number. Original patina on brass.
Rewiring available upon request. The lamp...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Bertil Brisborg, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and fabric floor lamp designed by Bertil Brisborg and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 51” H x 24” Diameter...
Category
1940s Swedish 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.