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, 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
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson Table Lamps model BN 75, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of green model BN 75 table lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s.
Please note: Listed price is for a pair.
Set of 4 available.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Paavo Tynell Ballerina Table Lamp Model 9211 in Brass & White Glass Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant and rare table lamp model 9211 designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito in Finland in the 1950s. The lamp body is made with cast brass and has a sleek seamless s...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Helena Tynell Amber Glass Flower Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of champagne colored art glass in a stylized flower motif. Sconces have been rewired for use in the USA utilizing a 60W max bulb.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Agate, Metal
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.2” H x 4.25” Diameter
Dimensions of Shad...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Ceramic, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, fabric and hand-painted ceramic wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.5” H x 8.5” W x 11.75“D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inch...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
EOS, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By EOS
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and fabric wall light designed and produced by EOS, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.75” H x 9.75” W x 25.5“D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches)...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Swedish Double Arm Glass Wood Pendant, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wooden double pendant manufactured by AB Stilarmatur Tranås in the 1960s. Two slender arms on teak mount with soft angled milky white glass shades.
Height including wooden canopy 75...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Wood, Teak
Scandinavian Midcentury Sculptural Teak Table Lamp with Shade, 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Original Scandinavian Mid-century table lamp made from turned teak.
Made circa 1960s.
The teak has a beautiful warm color and a lovely grain.
Included is a new lamp shade desi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson V271 Wall Lights, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of 2 wall lamps model V-271 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, produced in Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Pair of Wall Lamps, Falkenbergs Belysning, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of striking wall lights from Falkenbergs Belysning, made from brass in the form of the classic muses of comedy and tragedy. Likely custom made for a theatre, signed by the artist.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell 'Propeller' Floor Lamp Model 9631 in Brass and Rattan, Taito 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A very rare and one of the nicest floor lamps by Paavo Tynell. This model 9631 lamp got its propeller nickname from the shape of the leg. It is in great original condition straight f...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid Century Sculptural Table Lamp in Cast Iron Produced in Denmark, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Danish early mid century sculptural / free form table lamp in cast iron produced in Denmark, 1940s. In good original condition with the original shade.
Dimensions (incl the sh...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
Hans Bergström, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Hans Bergström, ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and fabric floor lamp designed by Hans Bergström and produced by ASEA, Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 52.5” H x 12” W x 20” D
Bulb Specifications: E...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Starry Sky ceiling lights model 9068 set of 2
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paavo Tynell Starry Sky model 9068 ceiling lights for Idman Oy.
Set of 2
Model 9068 "Starry Sky"
One light stamped "Idman"
Perforated enameled metal, brass diffuser, glass diffuser.
...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Sabina Grubbeson Large Strapatz Brass Ceiling Lamp by Konsthantverk
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Large Strapatz designed by Sabina Grubbeson and manufactured by Konsthantverk.
The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps are manufactured using craft...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Wall Lights, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1930/1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of wall lights, designed by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy, 1930/1940s. Chromed metal frame with milk glass lampshades. Marked. Good vintage condition, minor patina and ...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamp Green Lacquered Metal, 1940s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Odense, DK
Charming Scandinavian floor lamp in green lacquered metal with brass details made in Denmark the 1940s. The fixture has an industrial look and is beautifully worn. In the style of Je...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Braided Bamboo Pendant with Handle, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian organic modern braided bamboo pendant with round decorative handle making it possible to wire it with an elastic suspension cord and use the handle to pull it up and dow...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 19” H x 14.25” W x 13.75” D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.125” H...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, off-white fabric and bakelite floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 65” H x 24” W x 23” D
Stated dimensions include shade.
Bulb S...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Milanda Havlova for Vest Austria white Acrylic globe hanging pendant lamp
Located in Ferndale, MI
Designed be Havlova Miranda for Vest Leuchten Austria . Heat resistant white plastic elements interwoven to a delicate sculptural sphere form this space age hanging pendant lamp or c...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Swedish Grace Table Lamp in Brass by Böhlmarks
Located in Karlstad, SE
This sophisticated table lamp, model 6962A, was produced by Böhlmarks in the late 1920s and exemplifies the Swedish Grace style, a refined Nordic interpretation of early 20th-century...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare Ceiling Lamp in Brass and White Opaline Glass, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Ceiling Lamp in Brass and White Opaline Glass, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass and white opaline glass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Probably produced in Swed...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modernist Hans Agne Jakobssons Pendants T766, from the 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two small and very rare pendants in yellow brass by Hans Agne Jakobsson Markaryd with perforation and a brass hat. Very good condition, minor scratches and annealing.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Pair of Swedish Wall Lights
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of Swedish mid-20th century wall lights. Manufactured by Falkenbergs Belysning. Clear textured glass, copper and brass.
Existing wiri...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Hans Agne Jakobsson Pine and Copper Wall Lamp
Located in Forest, BE
Nice set of 3 pine and copper wall lamps. They provide a warm atmosphere and even better when lighted. Made of thin stripes of pine delicately nailed with a brass nail to the copper plate that is the back and sides. Minimal details. When can get more upon request.
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Hans-Agne Jakobsson naît à Hvadhem sur l’île de Gotland en Suède. Menuisier de formation, il poursuit à Göteborg des études d’architecture qui lui permettent d’intégrer le département de design industriel au sein de General Motors.
Très vite, sa passion du bois le rattrape et il s’oriente alors vers des créations plus artisanales. Il devient ainsi le collaborateur de designers célèbres tels que Carl Malmsten ou le très radical Werner West. De ces années d’apprentissage naît une profonde passion pour la lumière, la subtilité et la magie de l’éclairage. Installé dès 1950 à Markaryd dans le sud de la Suède, il propose ses créations dans sa boutique du centre-ville.
L’anecdote raconte qu’un soir de Noël, trouvant son espace trop sombre, il crée dans l’urgence une suspension en pin. Son succès est tel qu’il décide de fonder en 1951 sa propre entreprise Hans-Agne Jakobsson A/B.
La région de Markaryd est une région bordée de lacs et de bois sombres. Jakobsson ne s’inspire pas directement de la nature mais de l’atmosphère si particulière qui se dégage de ces paysages, où la lumière semble être en conflit perpétuel avec la nuit. Influencé par le modernisme, il s’intéresse également très tôt aux nouveaux matériaux qui apparaissent dans les années 1950. Le laiton le passionne tout particulièrement. Il l’associe naturellement au verre pour créer des modèles dont les plus monumentaux orneront les bâtiments publics, les salles de concert ou les églises.
Il n’oublie pas pour autant les intérieurs de ses contemporains et crée de nombreuses lampes, lampadaires ou appliques n’ayant pour frontières que les limites de son imagination. Viendront au milieu des années 1960 les modèles en laiton et fils de soie qui connaissent un immense succès et propulsent Jakobsson parmi les créateurs les plus influents de sa génération.
Le travail d’un autre grand créateur, le danois...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Elm, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable two-armed brass, elm and beige fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 64.7” H x 33.5” W x 12” Depth. Stated dimensio...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mauri Almari for Idman '71022' Wall Lights, 1950
By Idman Oy, Mauri Almari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful articulate brass wall lights model '71022' by Mauri Almari for Idman, Finland, 1950 with a perforated brass shade on a swivel arm, with individual on/off switch on the back...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Tall Markslöjd Pine Wood Table Lamp, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tall Swedish pine wood table lamp manufactured by Markslöjd in the 1960s. Light sand colored original handmade crochet textile lampshade - easily changed if needed. Label under base....
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Textile, Wood, Pine
Large 1960s Brass Rotating Wall Lamp in the Style of Charlotte Perriand
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 1960s brass rotating wall lamp in the style of Charlotte Perriand. Produced in Scandinavia in the 1960s. A refined and elegant lamp executed in brass with a shade that rotates freely around the bulb. Reminiscent of the Charlotte Perriand designed 'Applique Cylindrique...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Tall Danish Palshus Sculptural Table Lamp Dark Blue Glaze, Modern Ceramic 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall and rare sculptural midcentury Danish ceramic table lamp designed by Per Linnemann-Schmidt for Palshus. Made circa 1960s. The shape of this Palshus lamp as well as the glaze col...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Hans-Agne Jakobsson ‘Rulle’ Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, ‘Rulle’ wall lights, copper, Sweden, 1960s.
Beautiful copper ‘Rulle' light by Swedish designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson. This ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Bergboms. Floor Lamp, Brass, Paper, Sweden, 1960s
By Bergboms
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, acrylic and red paper floor lamp produced by Bergboms, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade(inches): 51.125” H x 8” W x 17.25” D
Bulb Specifications:...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Outdoor Wall Lamp in Patinated Copper, Made in Denmark 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Outdoor wall lamp in patinated copper, designed and made in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Pair of Blue Le Klint Table Lamps "Model 373" by Flemming Agger, 1970s
By Le Klint
Located in Odense, DK
Rare set of vintage table lamps in blue lacquered metal designed in the late 1970s by Flemming Agger for Le Klint, Denmark. Great original condition. Mounted with new hand folded Le ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and pink fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 13” H x 5.125” W x 8.5“D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 10.125”...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Nordiska Kompaniet, Floor Lamp, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and opaline glass floor lamp produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches):45.5” H x 8” W x 8” D
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inc...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Eje Ahlgren, rare adjustable floor lamp for Bergboms circa 1960.
By Eje Ahlgren
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare adjustable floor lamp designed by Eje Ahlgren for Bergboms, swedish manufacturer circa 1960. The lamp is made in solid brass and it's ajustable in hight and direction for the sh...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Outdoor Copper Wall Lamp by Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan, 1940/50s Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Exquisite Outdoor Copper Wall Lamp designed by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan in 1940/50s Sweden. This exceptionally rare copper lamp, created by the renowned Swedish architect and...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Wooden Wall Lamp by Hans Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Extraordinarily beautiful wooden wall lamp from the 1960s.
Loving and high-quality processing.
The design and the material create a very warm and pl...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Pine
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' Floor Lamp in Glossy Black for GUBI
Located in Glendale, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' Floor Lamp in Glossy Black for GUBI
Designed in 1947 by Grossman, this is an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark-- a meticulous reproduct...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Aluminum, Steel
Pendant by Alvar Aalto for Valaistostyo
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant designed by Alvar Aalto to Valaistostyo Ky, Finland. Model A-203, Circa 1950th.
Lacquered metal with brass elements. Stamped by manufacturer.
Existing wires, rewiring avai...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Lidköpings Porslinsfabrik, Table Lamp Hand-Painted Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A red / brown earthenware sizable table lamp designed and produced by Lidköpings Porslinsfabrik, c. 1940s.
Sold without lampshade. Dimensions exc...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Earthenware
'Untouched' Paavo Tynell Umbrella Table Lamp Model 5061, Taito 1952-53
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Nicknamed "the umbrella", this sizeable lamp was already designed in the 1930s. The model has three different versions, one of which has this hand-blown opaline glass shade with a ch...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair Scandinavian Modern Clear Glass Table Lamps by Holmegaard, Model One
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This pair of Danish Modern clear glass shade and table lamps Are Designed By Maria Berntsen for Holmegaard.
This "Model One" pair of lamps were made by Holmegaard in the late 1990...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Kosta Elarmatur Pair of Table Lamps in Brass and Cotton, 1970s
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of large mid-century Swedish brass and cotton table lamps made by Kosta Elarmatur in Sweden, 1970s.
These large and very elegant table lamps feat...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Twin Ceiling Lamp by Alvar Aalto, Made by Idman, Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Idman Oy
Located in London, GB
A simple architectural piece comprising twin ceiling lights on a single back plate, designed by Alvar Aalto and stamped by the Finnish manufacturer Idman.
Overall the fixture is in fair vintage condition with lots of signs of wear from age and use - scratches, dents, dust and fading - all left as found. See images for examples of details and overview, or contact us if you would like more information.
Wiring:
The original wiring has been partially removed, and will need to be replaced prior to install. The original bulb-holders took E27 screw-fitting bulbs; as with all vintage pieces we recommend the use of low heat bulbs to protect the fixture for the future. There are two holes on the plate for installation (fixings not included). The diffusers simply rest in place, and can be removed for shipping.
This design is believed to have been created for the Enso-Gutzeit headquarters in Helsinki, which was designed by Aalto and completed in 1962. Idman Oy were a manufacturer of high quality lighting by designers...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, pine and rattan wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Sold with Lampshade.
Stated dimensions refer to the Sconce with the Shade.
Dimensions ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL 38' Sconce for Louis Poulsen in White
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL 38' Sconce for Louis Poulsen in White
The 'VL38' wall lamp was originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen in partnership with Louis Poulsen for the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Aluminum, Metal
Paavo Tynell Table Lamp in Brass
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A sophisticated little table lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, circa 1950.
A terrific example of Tynell's classic brass shaded works.
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
Swedish Modern Brass Pendant Light by Fagerhults Belysning, Sweden, 1960s
By Fagerhult
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking brass pendant light was produced by AB Fagerhults Belysning in Sweden in the early 1960s. The elegant trumpet shape of the shade ending in ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pendant by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant by Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1960.
Textured clear glass with brass hardware.
Single, Edison style socket.
Existing European wiring, rew...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Swedish Modern Wall Lamp by ASEA, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare model produced by ASEA, Sweden, 1940s.
Good original condition with beautiful patina.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Assorted rattan lampshade.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.75 ” H x 8.75 ” W x 7” D
Dimensions of Canop...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Height Adjustable Floor Lamps in Brass and Original Lamp Shade, 1950's
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Height Adjustable Floor Lamps in Brass and Original Lamp Shade by Josef Frank, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass and original lamp shade
Style: Mid century, Sca...
Category
20th Century Swedish 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.
Textured glass with brass hardware. Diam. 16"; Glass H -7"
Existin...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
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...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, 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.