Scandinavian Modern Lighting
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Scandinavian design and Nordic design originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus; influenced American mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
- Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
- Open, airy spaces
- Promotion of functionality
- Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
- Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
- A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and green fabric table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 13.25“ H x 9.875” Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb
N...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans Bergström Attribution, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier attributed to Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.25” H x 26.5” Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-26 B...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Charming Wall /Bed Lights, Brass with Star Pattern, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of rare, charmig bed / wall lights in brass with perforated star pattern. Swedish / Scandinavian Modern, Mid-1900s.
In good condition, nice patina. Signs of age and wear. ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1970s Danish Modern Solid Teak & Brass Floor Lamps 2 Available
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of elegant solid teak and brass floor lamps, freshly rewired, The lampshade is included and redone in burlap material, and the final is in solid teak everything its been rest...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Upsala Ekeby, Table Lamp, Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white-glazed earthenware table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11” H x 3.95” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7” Top Diameter ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Earthenware
Modernist Table Lamp by Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare desk lamp by Hans Bergström. Made from brass with a hoop-shaped base dressed with brown leather. Brass shade perforated with small holes that let out the light beautifully.
Han...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1950s, Swedish Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Charming Vintage 1950s brass and opaline glass pendant from Sweden. Engraved milky colored glas with decorative organic shaped brass details. The glass has a wavy details around the ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 Floor Lamp, 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare, early floor lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen with two layer opaline glass PH 4/3 shade set, bakelite socket and cover plate. The lamp is wired for US standards with br...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Idman, Table Lamp, Brass, Aluminum, Finland, 1950s
By Idman Oy
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and aluminum table or wall light produced by Idman Presenta, Finland, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.5” H x 6.6” W x 7” D
Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulb
Number o...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 54.875” H x 28.875” Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulbs
N...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Lisa Johansson-Pape, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Plastic, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, acrylic, plastic band and beige fabric floor lamp designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape and produced by Ornö, Finland, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 58.5“ H ...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Floor Lamp / Uplight Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare floor lamp / uplight in brass by unknown designer. Produced in Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Rope, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An alabaster and brown rope pendant likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.0"H x 15.75"W x 15.75"D
Stem Length (inches): 17.0"
Dimension...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Brass Chandelier Model 348/9, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model 348/9 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s.
Measures: Height 115 cm (Can be extended up on request.)
Diameter: 75...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Danish Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Rope, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown alabaster and rope pendant light likely designed and produced in Denmark c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 38.25"H x 19.625"W x 19.625"D
Stem Length (inches): 6.5"
Di...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Green Crackle-Glaze, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green crackle-glazed earthenware table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Sold without lampshade. Measurements listed are of lamp only.
For reference. additional d...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.5” H x 10” W x 10“ D
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5” H x 4” W x 4” D
...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobson, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.670" H x 6.25" Depth x 5" Diameter
Back Plate Dimen...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
A pair of tall table lamps by Hans Agne Jakobsson
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of tall table lamps by Hans Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, circa 1960s. Polished brass. Measures: Heigh 26.5 inches.
Existing wiring, rewiring available upon request.
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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
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 15.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5” H x 3.75” W x 3.75” D...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Boda
By Erik Höglund, Boda
Located in Long Island City, NY
A gilt wrought iron and glass chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Boda. 12 arms.
Circa late 20th century.
Electrification available upon request. H 40″ D 21″.
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Wood Italian Rond Solid Table Lamp Brown Color Italy 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a table lamps in solid wood, Rond Shape. Brown Color. It has been made in Italy 20 th Century.
I.M.T Signed
US PLUG ADAPTATOR WILL BE FURNISHED FOR FREE TO THE US BUYERS
Sh...
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20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Wood
$431 Sale Price
20% Off
Sculptural Floor Lamp in Beech Wood and Brass by Markslöjd, Sweden, 1970s
By Markslöjd
Located in Karis, Nyland
This striking floor lamp was produced by Markslöjd in Kinna, Sweden, in the 1970s. The piece is marked with the Markslöjd label and model number on the underside of the base.
The de...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell, Flower Bouquet Ceiling Lamp 9029/5 in Brass and Glass, Taito 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
This elegant chandelier "Morsiuskimppu" or "Bridal bouquet" model 9029/5 is designed by Paavo Tynell (1890-1973) for Taito.
It is polished brass with leaf and flower decorations. Fiv...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige embroidery fabric and metal wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.2” H x 7.75” W x 2.6“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (In...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An embroidery fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.5” H x 7.5” W x 2.75“D
Bulb Specifications: E-14
Number of Sockets (p...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Set of 4 Chromed Wall Lamps Model. V-299, Sweden 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful set of 4 chrome wall lamps model V-299 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and manufactured by his own company in Markaryd Sweden in the 1950s. The lamps feature a full chrom...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$5,559 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Desk Lamp by KT Valaistus
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Desk lamp, custom order produced by KT Valaistus ( Kone-Tukku Oy) for Hotel Lappee Lappeenrata, Finland. Circa 1980th.
Adjustable lamps head made of po...
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1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,730 Sale Price
30% Off
Hand Crafted Solitaire 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
$20,902 / item
12 arms chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Boda.
By Erik Höglund, Boda
Located in Long Island City, NY
12 arms chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Boda. Hand blown glass and rough iron. Circa mid 20th century.
Electrification available upon request. Dimensions: H 40″ D 21.5″.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Danish Palshus Small Tall Table Lamp Brown Hares Fur Glaze, Mid-century 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Small Danish table- and bedside lamp made by the ceramic workshop Palshus.
The lamp is designed by Per Linnemann-Schmidt and manufactured circa 1950s or early 1960s.
The lamp base ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An alabaster and brass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.0"H x 15.625"W x 15.625"D
Stem Length (inches): 14.5"
Dimensions of...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Scandinavian 'Mallet' Pendant Lights in Opaline Glass by Lyfa, 1970s, Set of 3
By Lyfa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A trio of 'hammer' or 'mallet' shaped pendant lamps composed of matté cased opaline glass and top made from powder coated steel. Designed and manufactured by Lyfa in Denmark during t...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$516 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Rope, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An alabaster and brown cord pendant light likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 38.0"H x 17.625"W x 17.625"D
Stem Length (inches): 13.0"
D...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Pendant Light, Chrome, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A white opaline glass and chrome-plated metal pendant light produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.0"H x 11.0"W x 11.0"D
Stem Len...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
A pair of pendants by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of vintage chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1960. Clear textured glass and brass. Measures: Diameter 48cm. Existing European wiring, rewiring available...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'T 261/8' Chandelier in Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, chandelier, model T 261/8, brass, acrylic, Sweden, 1960s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this stunning chandelier. Displayin...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern, Opal Glass, Patinated Brass, Pendant Light, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Swedish Modern, Opal Glass, Patinated Brass, Pendant Light, Chandelier, Sweden, 1940s
Scandinavian mid-century modern pendant light designed and produced in Sweden in the middle of ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Starry Sky Ceiling Lamp 9068 in Original White Color, Idman 1960s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
The Starry Sky is one of the most iconic designs of Paavo Tynell`s lamps. It was made by both Taito and Idman in a few different sizes. The way the light filters through the grill an...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
$7,907 Sale Price
25% Off
"Kurki" Pendant Lamp by Yki Nummi for Orno, Finland, 1960s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Ceiling lamp ‘Kurki’ designed by Yki Nummi, Finland. 1960s.
Acrylic and steel.
Adjustable drop height.
This pendant is designed by one of the best-known Finnish lamp designers, Yki...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
$920 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Brass Table Lamp with White Opaline Glass Sphere
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Simplistically composed Scandinavian Modern table Lamp. It features a heavy solid brass base and white opaline ball shade. It has an on/of switch to its cord. It was made in Sweden o...
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1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$455 Sale Price
20% Off
Hans Agne Jakobsson 'Balloon' Floor Lamp with Off-White Shade
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden, floor lamp, model 'G123', brass, fabric, metal, Sweden, design 1960s
This playful 'Balloon' lamp was designed by ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627 'Rulle' Raw Copper Outdoor Sconce
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627 'Rulle' raw copper outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in raw unlacqu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
$1,960 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp Model 1507, Green Glass & Brass, Taito 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is the first time in our almost 30 year career that we have had this type Tynell lamp. It is from the 1930-40s and model 1507 is found in one of the earlier Taito catalogues of ...
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1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
A Magnificent Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp Model 82500 in Brass for Idman, 1950s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and quite sizeable Paavo Tynell ceiling pendant model no. 82500 for Idman from the 1950s. Because of its size, the lamp suits ...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$22,284 Sale Price
35% Off
Danish Sculptural Table Lamp with Brown Stripes by Eva & Johannes Andersen 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare Danish Modern table lamp by the ceramic workshop Eva & Johannes Andersen. Made ca. 1960s.
The sculptural kalabas shaped lamp is d...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Designer, Table Lamps, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of blown glass and plastic table lamps designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.125“ H x 4” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade: 4.25” Top Diamet...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Model 12501 Table Lamp, Kauklahden Lasitehdas, 1930/1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model 12501 table lamp, manufactured by Kauklahden Lasitehdas, 1930/1940. Gorgeous amber colored glass frame, brass details, renewed cotton lampshade. Good vintage condition, minor p...
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1940s Finnish 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...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Oak, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak, wrapped wood veneer, brass and red fabric floor lamp, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 63.75" H x 27" W x 31" D
Bulb Specifications: E...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Copper Fog and Morup Pendant Lamp, 1960's
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Uccle, BE
A unique large copper pendant lamp by Fog and Mørup with 3 lights.
Fog & Mørup was a legendary Danish lighting manufacturer best known to collectors for the sleek and sculptural ceiling lights, wall lights and floor lamps that the company produced in the postwar years. Its vintage fixtures are ideal for design enthusiasts looking to introduce a splash of Scandinavian modernist ingenuity into a space.
Founders Ansgar Fog and Erik Mørup reportedly met in Aarhus, Denmark, in 1902. They became fast friends and discussed going into business together. An opportunity materialized a couple of years later when they discovered a newspaper advertisement — an Aarhus consignment warehouse had been vacated and its landowner was looking for a business to sign a new lease. The friends took a chance and established a wholesale metalwork business.
In 1906, Fog and Mørup moved the business to Copenhagen and focused on lighting. They purchased an electrical company in 1913 and opened a lighting factory shortly thereafter. The following two decades saw rapid expansion. One of the most notable Fog & Mørup designs from the interwar period was the brass Kongelys table lamp, created by Niels Rasmussen Thykier.
Johannes (Jo) Hammerborg, an alum of leading Danish silverware brand Georg Jensen, joined Fog & Mørup as head of design in the late 1950s, ushering in a period of commercial success and international prominence.
Hammerborg was an innovative designer whose sleek and streamlined aesthetic came to define the company. During his time with Fog & Mørup, Hammerborg designed over 60 lighting fixtures and collaborated with other designers such as Erik Balslev, Sophus Frandsen and more. Fog & Mørup also worked with designers Torsten Thorup and Claus Bonderup, who created the iconic trumpet-shaped Semi pendant light...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Set of 4 Hans Bergström Wall Lamps Model 407, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Hans Bergström, produced by Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1950s.
very good condition with minor signs of usage and patina.
Please note: Listed price is for one (1) lamp.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,354 / item
Pair Of Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" Ceiling Lamps 9068 In Red, & White Idman 1950s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of beautiful Paavo Tynell mid size starry sky ceiling lamps in Red and white. Each has a two light source. The lamps are in very good condition and repainted in white and red....
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$14,916 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Scandinavian modernist brass chandelier with three black shades, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Forserum, SE
A graceful Scandinavian modernist chandelier crafted from polished brass, featuring three curved arms that hold black lampshades. It has a conical canopy mounted near the ceiling. Li...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Cross Oyster Flush Mounted Ceiling Light by Rolf Krüger for Staff
Located in Haderslev, DK
Beautifully designed flush mounted light panel for either wall or ceiling by Rolf Krüger for Staff Leuchten, Germany, 1968.
Sculptural light panel oyster ...
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1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Iron, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron and cream-white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 56.125“ H x 13” W x 21“ D
Bulb Specificati...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
ASEA, Chandelier, Brass, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A three-armed brass, oak and white fabric chandelier designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24” H x 18” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 4“ H x 4...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Agne Aronsson Aronson Mid-Century Table Lamp Brown Original Shade, Sweden 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Small ceramic table lamp by Swedish designer and ceramist Agne Aronsson (1924-1990), made in his own studio in Bjärnum circa 1960s.
The lamp comes with a vintage lampshade which mo...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Iron, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green and black-painted iron, brass and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 50.6“ H x 14“ W x 17“ D (measured as s...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
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