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, Floor Lamp, Glass, Fabric, Pine, Brass Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine, fabric, brass and glass floor lamp with side table or lamp table, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 63.5" H x 22.25" W x 28" D
Glass Ta...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, metal and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.5” H x 10.75” W x 4.25“ D
Back Plate Dimens...
Category
1950s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Scandinavian Green Iron Floor Lamp, Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, Finland, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare Taidetakomo Hakkarainen floor lamp in wrought iron and straw shade made in Finland in the 1930s.
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
Pair of 1950s Mauri Almari Model #EY60 Brass & Glass Double Sconces for Itsu
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1950s Mauri Almari Model #EY60 Brass & Glass Double Sconces for Itsu. A rare and elegant design executed in sculptural perforated brass and opaline glass. Unmarked.
A contem...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Modernist Pendant Light by Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cool pendant light by Hans Bergström, made from black lacquered metal. Three cylinders suspended at different heights, perforated with a graphic pat...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Marianne Starck, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Fabric, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A stoneware and off-white fabric table lamp designed by Marianne Starck and produced by Michael Andersen, Bornholm, Denmark, 1960s.
Sold with lampshade
Stated dimensions include la...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Stoneware, Fabric
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 19” H x 7.75” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25” H x 3.75” W x 3.75” D
S...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Lisa Johansson-Pape, Floor Lamp Model 2063 in Brass & Rattan, Orno 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare Lisa Johansson-Papé floor lamp model. 2063 with adjustable rattan shade and a bent leg in brass and black nylon. Manufactured in Finland by Orno in the 1950s. This lamp is one...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$9,347 Sale Price
20% Off
Malmö Metallvarufabrik, Table Lamp, Bronze, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A bronze table lamp produced by Malmö Metallvarufabrik, Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.75” H x 4.25” W x 4.25” D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4” Top Diameter x 8” B...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson Table Lamps model BN 17, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of model BN 17 table lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s.
Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Hans-Agne JakobssonHans-Agne Jakobsson
Hans-Agne JakobssonHans-Agne Ja...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Fog & Mørup, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.5” H x 3.25” Diameter
Model originally mounted with glass ...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pendant by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1960s.
Measure: Diameter 14"; glass height 5"; drop 10".
Four Edison style sockets.
E...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
$1,800 Sale Price
40% Off
Josef Frank, Large Table Lamps, White-Painted Wood, Svenskt Tenn, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of large table lamps for Svenskt Tenn, Stockholm, Sweden. In painted turned wood.
Stated dimensions are without lampshades.
Other lighting desi...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Eje Ahlgren, Pendant Light, Brass, Sweden, 1960s
By Eje Ahlgren, Bergboms
Located in High Point, NC
A brass pendant light designed by Eje Ahlgren and produced by Bergboms, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions of fixture (inches): 6.5” H x 8” Diameter
Height can vary with cord len...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Golden Bell Pendant Lamp by Alvar Aalto for Louis Poulsen
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Vorst, BE
The 'Golden Bell' pendant lamp was designed in 1936 for the interior of the Savoy restaurant in Helsinki by Alvar and his wife Aino Aalto. It was characteristic of Aalto to treat eac...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal
$1,716 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Art Deco chandelier with polished wood globe and 4 arms
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Art Deco "Orrery" Chandelier with a solid elmwood globe dissected by circular glass disks. Four brass arms orbit the globe each with a brass bobeche and conical bulb socket h...
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1930s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ Eklipta' 450 Wall Lamp Set of 3 for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ Eklipta' 450 Wall Lamp Set of 3 for Louis Poulsen. Designed in 1959. New, current production.
AJ Eklipta was designed by Arne Jacobsen in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Opaline Glass
Early Edition Copper Poul Henningsen Artichoke Lamp, Louis Poulsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Early production series iconic Artichoke lamp by Poul Henningsen from a stunningly aged copper.
This pendant is from a early production period showing due to the colour of the under...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper, Steel
Danish Modern 1960s Floor Lamp of Teak with Black Metal Foot and New Shade
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish lightning design, floor lamp from the 1960´s made of teak and with lamp foot of black lacquered metal.
Included is a new lampshade designed in Denmark.
The shade is made o...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Michael Bang, Holmegaard Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
Large Danish White Holmegaard glass pendant light by Michael Bang circa 1970.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
$583 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Bakelite, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan floor lamp, designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions: 47" H x 10" W x 21.5" D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb
Number of Sockets: 1
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Finnish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Finland, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, white-lacquered metal and fabric wall light designed and produced in Finland, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.25 ” H x 8.875” W x 24“D
Back Plate Dimensions (In...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
1940s Paavo Tynell Model #2028 Glass & Metal Flush Mount for Taito Oy
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
1940s Paavo Tynell Model #2028 Glass & Metal Flush Mount for Taito Oy. This rare and exceptional flush mount is executed in white opaline glass and metal. Manufactured by Taito in th...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
V-155 Sconce in Copper by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Vorst, BE
Scandinavian V-155 wall-lamp in copper finish.
Design by Hans-Agne Jakobsson.
Manufactured by AB Markaryd in Sweden, retains the original manufacturer label.
Very nice, iconic mode...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal
$1,335 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Danish Hammered Copper Cone Pendant Lamps by E.S Horn Aalestrup, 1950s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of Danish hand-hammered copper cone pendant lamps hanging on long chains.
Design / Manufacturer: E.S Horn Aalestrup.
Made in Denmark ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Polished Copper Outdoor Sconces
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' polished copper outdoor sconces. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in raw un...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, fabric cord and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Assorted rattan lampshades.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 31” H x 18” W x 18“ D
Dimensions of ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Henning Koppel Chrome Bubi Lights, 1972
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of one of Henning Koppel's most iconic designs, the Bubi light. Two shiny chrome and matte white acrylic Bubi lamps with striking green cord designed in 1972 by Henning Koppel...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
$1,073 / set
Scandinavian Hanging Lamp In Teak And Perspex Granite, 1960's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This pendant lamp was designed and produced in Denmark during the 1960's. It features a solid teak wood mount and six shades made of transparent resin granules, that due to various f...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Resin, Acrylic, Teak
$1,239 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp, Hans Bergström, ASEA, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA, Hans Bergström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant table lamp by Hans Bergström, made from brass and teak. Handle embossed with decorative stripes.
Hans Bergström was the owner and creative director of the lighting firm Atel...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Dark Brown Patinated Outdoor Sconces
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' dark brown patinated outdoor sconces. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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...
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1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper
1960s Brass Fog & Mørup Table Lamp, Made in Denmark
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Krefeld, DE
Very nice Fog & Mørup floor lamp, made in Denmark. With E26/27 Edison screw socket. Very nice vintage condition and ready to use with 110 and 250V.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Danish Table Lamp in Brass, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Table lamp in patinated brass, designed and made in Denmark. Great original condition. Comes with a new lampshade.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Wood, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable wood, metal, bakelite and white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 63.0"H x 13.5"W x 26.5"D
Dimensio...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Danish Holmegaard Glass Table Lamp
By Holmegaard
Located in London, GB
A Danish Glass table lamp. Created by Holmegaard the renowned Danish glass company. Rewired with new shade.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
$392 Sale Price
50% Off
Mid-Century Scandinavian Table Lamp in Solid Teak, Made in Denmark 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Table lamp in solid teak designed and made by a Scandinavian cabinetmaker in the 1960s
The lamp has a very nice warm patina. Great original condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Teak
Svend Mejlstrøm, Wall Light, Brass, Teak, Paper, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, brass and brown parchment paper wall light designed by Svend Mejlstrøm and produced by MS Belysning, Denmark. c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.75” H x 11.5 ” W x 5....
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Tall Table Lamp Iron and Glass by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, 1970s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Tall Table Lamp Iron and Glass by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, 1970s.
Stunning and cozy Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern lamp designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen for Hol...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Scandinavian Resin Cocoon Lamp by Hans Bergström, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Metal and resin ceiling lamp by Hans Bergström, where the resin has been sprayed onto the frame. It has an organic quality and looks amazing when lit.
Hans Bergström was the owner...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Rare Swedish Tripod Floor Lamp, Scandinavian Modern / Mid-Century Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish tripod floor lamp with original shade (paper/rice paper). In the style of George Nakashima. Similar designs have been bade by AS...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Brass Table Lamp Aage Petersen, for Le Klint, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This sizable table lamp in brass, designed by Aage Petersen for Le Klint. Denmark, 1970s. All new cotton shade made in Sweden are included. This lamp modell 307 was designed in the 1...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, white fabric and beige string fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.5” H x 4” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp by Precenta Oy, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Karis, Nyland
Vintage mid-century table lamp made of brass, featuring black details and a flexible gooseneck. Manufactured by a small lighting company Precenta Oy in Finland in the 1950’s. This la...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceiling Pendants Verona 485 by Sven Middelboe, 1990s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Scandinavian Modern ceiling pendants Verona 485 by Sven Middelboe, 1990s. Set of 2.
Pair of large pendants in white aluminium with seven circular shades, each shade is angled...
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
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 ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Table Lamp 'Kassablanka 142' by Simon P Henningsen for Lyfa
Located in Paris, IDF
Table lamp Kassablanka 142 signed by Simon P Henningson for Lyfa
Natural anodized aluminum
D.142mm H.153mm
2m white plastic with switch
Socket: G9 Max 28W
KASSABLANKA, a masterpiec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Table/wall lamp designed by Ernst Igl. Produced by Falkenbergs belysning 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Decorative table/wall lamp designed by Ernst Igl. Produced on license by Falkenbergs belysning during the 1950s. Made from red lacquered steel and aluminum as well as polished brass....
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Wall Lamps Model V-169/5 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare wall lamps model V-169/5 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in Markaryd, Sweden.
The listed price is for each lamp, There are 8 lamps available.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Dark Green Blue Glazed Stoneware Table Lamp by Palshus, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful and unique large chamotte stoneware table lamp in dark green glazing by Per Linneman-Schmidt for Palshus, Denmark. Made in the 1960s. Marked underneath by maker. New white ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Stoneware
Paavo Tynell Adjustable Ceiling Lamp Model A1965 in Perforated Brass Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Helsinki, FI
The counterweight lamp models showcases Tynell`s genius as a lamp designer. This model makes these lamps suitable for all kinds of rooms with different ceiling heights.
This lamp is ...
Category
1950s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Swedish Sunburst Pendant Lamp in Blown Optical Honey Glass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Onion shaped hand-blown hanging light in honey colored optically striped glass. It features a sculptural top in lacquered cherry and perforated brass. U...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$576 Sale Price
25% Off
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.5” H x 5.5” W x 9” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 5” H x 1...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Glass Table Lamp, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Glass table lamp, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1960s. Glass frame with metal detail. Fabric shade. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with a...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Rubus Table Lamp with Shade, Scandinavian Sweden 1950s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall ceramic table lamp by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden.
It´s part of the "Rubus" series and was designed and made in the 1950s to 1960s.
The lamp has a structured, tactile s...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Glössner & Co Attribution, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
By Glossner AB
Located in High Point, NC
An etched glass and brass pendant light attributed to Glössner & Co, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.75” H x 6.75” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.5” H x 3.875”...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Sconce by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame fitted with one E14 socket, crystal clear/yellow 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
Swedish Grace Crystal Chandelier by Edward Hald, Orrefors, Sweden, 1920s
By Orrefors, Edward Hald
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning chandelier by Edward Hald, made from crystal glass. Beautiful amber color that creates a soft glow. Etched decor of nude reclining women among stars, flowers and fish...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Brass Wall Sconces, Itsu Oy, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Wall sconces, manufactured by Itsu Oy, 1950s. Brass. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear consistent with age and use. There are total of five sconces that are sold separate...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,254 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Scandinavian Modern lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
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