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
Josef Frank, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and fabric floor lamp designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 61” H x 17” Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb
N...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Blue Grey Ceramic table lamp Palshus Denmark stoneware Linnemann-Schmidt
Located in Vorst, BE
Table lamp model DL44 produced by Palshus (Denmark).
The lamp base is finished with a blue and grey glaze. The chamotte clay gives a natural and living surface. It is signed under ...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Set of 3 Brass & Glass wall lamps, Sweden, 1950s
By Westal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of 3 brass and glass wall lights, produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Please note: Listed price is for one (1) wall light.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Several Milk Glass Pendant Lights by Harrachov, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
These beautiful large glass ceiling lamps with brass details were manufactured by Harrachov in the Czech Republic around 1970.
The lamps have a beautiful shape, half cylinder and h...
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Ceramics Pendants in Earth Colored Glazing, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning pair of handmade ceramics "Bell" pendants in earth colored glazing and rope. Made in Denmark in the 1960s. The pendants can be height adjusted via the canopy. In the style o...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Diamond Pattern Glass Ceiling Lamp from Vitrika, 1960s
By Vitrika
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This pendant light was designed and manufactured by Danish design trio Vitrika in the 1960s. The name Vitrika, or Vi-Tri-Ka means 'The three of us can do it'. The lamp features a geo...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass Table Lamps by Kosta Belysning, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Kosta Belysning, Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Pendants, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s-1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of ceilings lights in brass. Designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s-1970s. Marked.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 58” H x 13.875” W x 14” D
Stated dimensions include shade.
Bulb Speci...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Mid-Century Floor Lamp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Scandinavian Mid-Century floor lamp with three metal mesh and parchment shades.
Existing wiring, rewiring available upon request.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627 'Rulle' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627 'Rulle' verdigris patinated sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in richly pat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Paavo Tynell Starry Sky Ceiling Lamps 9068 in Black & Brass, Idman 1950s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
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 three different sizes. The way the light filters through the grill an...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pendant by Nanny Still McKinney for RAAK
By RAAK
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant designed by Nanny Still McKinney for RAAK, Netherlands, circa 1960s. Solid amber glass cone with patinated copper cower.
Small crack inside the glass shade. Dimensions: H ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Paavo Tynell Adjustable Ceiling Lamp A1982MS, Full Perforated Brass, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
The counterweight lamp models showcase Tynell's genius as a lamp designer. This feature makes these lamps suitable for all kinds of rooms with different ceiling heights as the height...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage midcentury floor lamps, Hans Bergström, Sweden, 1950s
By Hans Bergström, ASEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of brass floor lamps by Hans Bergström, with beech handles and elaborately folded brass feet.
The lamps have the same lowest height, 116 cm, but can be adjusted to different ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.25” H x 3.75” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-14 bulbs. 3 sockets....
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Le Klint Brass Wall or Table Lamp by Kaare Klint "Model 306", Danish Modern
By Le Klint, Kaare Klint
Located in Odense, DK
Rare black edition of the "model 306" by Kaare Klint for Le Klint. Designed in 1945 the "Kip lamp" as it was known, can be used as either a table or wall lamp due to its ingenious ti...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Pierre Forssell Table Lamp In Brass, Skultuna Sweden, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and distinct table lamp designed by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna, in the second half of the 20th century in Sweden. This solid brass table lamp has a unique look that wil...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Grand Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass Ceiling Pendant, Idman 1950s
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A large brass ceiling lamp by the master of Finnish lighting design Paavo Tynell. This sizable brass lamp has a diameter of 60cm and is considerably larger than models more commonly ...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid Century Table Desk Lamp in Brass & Glass by Fog & Mørup Denmark 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Danish mid century desk / table lamp in patinated brass and frosted opaline glass shade produced by Fog & Mørup Denmark 1950s. In good working and original condition.
Dimensio...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Minimal, Architectural, Sculptural Claus Floor Lamp by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
This original, minimal totemic 21st century artisanal Claus floor lamp is inspired by Brancusi’s Totem sculptures and 20th century Scandinavian design. Claus Floor Lamp is also a modern take on 18th century architectural dentil moulding details. Claus Floor Lamp is truly artisanal, designed by Wende Reid and handmade in Australia on a single lathe by Australian master craftmen. This carefully detailed floor lamp is topped by a hand-stitched Italian linen shade in a large range of colours, with blanket stitched edges and our signature bronzed shade armature. Claus Floor Lamp is 1.8 M high (approximately 5’11”). The refined stem and base are made of solid, sustainable rock maple available in matte bone white lacquer, or made of richly coloured natural sustainable native rosewood with a hand-oiled finish. Claus Floor Lamp is wired in Australia by a licensed electrician for international use with clear lamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Linen, Maple
Large Midcentury Table Lamp in Ceramic by Noomi Backhausen, Denmark 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Decorative ceramic table lamp designed by Noomi Backhausen and made by Søholm. Made in Denmark. Great condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Medium Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627/110 'Rulle' Sconce in Painted Silver
Located in Glendale, CA
Medium Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627/110 'Rulle' Sconce in Painted Silver
An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in bronze ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Hans Agne Jakobsson 'G35' Floor Lamp in Teak and Iron, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare floor lamp was designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson and produced by his company in Markaryd, Sweden in the early 1960s. The lamp is marked with a manufacturer's plate indicating the model number G35. The design consists of a cross legged base in black iron on which the central stem in solid teak wood is placed. The drum shade is placed on the top part of the stem and appears to float, with the central stem continuing above the shade. A distinct and elegant example of the Swedish Modern lighting...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
Pair of Colored Glass Lamps Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of cool and luxurious table lamps by Carl Fagerlund, made in beautiful dark pink and clear glass. Tapering shape with a triangular base. Slightly frosted surface with structure....
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Floor Lamps in Pine, Yngve Ekström Sweden 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Floor lamps manufactured in Sweden. It’s made in solid pine. These ones with organically sculptured pine that gives a wonderful floor lamp.
Nice vintage condition, small marks, and...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Pine
Floor Lamp Attributed to Hans Bergström by Eskilstuna Elektrofabrik in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Floor lamp attributed to Hans Bergström. Produced by Eskilstuna Elektrofabrik in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Pair of Brass Table Lamps by Kosta Elarmatur, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A pair of cylinder brass table lamps produced in Sweden during the late 1960s by Kosta Elarmatur.
Good vintage condition with wear and age on the b...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Lighting Pendant by Mac Hegerup
Located in Long Island City, NY
Lighting pendant designed by Mac Hegerup, for Kronobergs Belysning, Sweden circa 1960th.
Pressed colored glass on brass hardware. Very good vintage condition. Manufacturer label at...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
A Pair of Paavo Tynell Floor Lamps Model 9628 in Brass and Rattan, Taito 1950s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of gracefully slim floor lamps with a solid brass shade and a rattan wrapped stem. These lamps harmoniously combine the coldness of brass and na...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Danish Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Adjustable Floor Lamp with Le Klint Shade 1950s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Height adjustable floor lamp by Danish designer Svend Aage Holm Sørensen (1913-2004) made at his own workshop Holm Sørensen & Co.
The lamp base is made of cast iron, the stem is mad...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron, Brass
Erik Höglund, Rare Glass and Wrought Iron Chandelier, Boda Smide, 1960s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Rare Erik Höglund glass and wrought iron chandelier for 6 candles. Made by Swedish manufacturer Boda Glasbruk & Smide in the 1960s. Round black frame and hooks of wrought iron with b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp Model T607, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare model with light grey/dusty pink fringes. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s.
Height is adjustable up to 180 cm.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Lisa Johansson-Pape '270' Perforated Brass Wall Lamp
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Lisa Johansson-Pape '270' perforated brass wall lamp. Originally designed in 1947, these custom modified authorized re-editions are true to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish 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...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Danish Copper & Hessian Wall Lamps by Svend Mejlstrøm, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of fixed wall sconces designed by Svend Mejlstrøm in Denmark during the 1960s and made by MS Belysning. The set is made from hammered copper and comes with period hessian text...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper
Large Pendants in Patinated Brass by Brockmann-Petersen, Danish Modern, 1953
Located in Odense, DK
Pair of large brass pendants by Danish designer Brockmann-Petersen made for his stand at the Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition in 1953. The large cone shaped shades are made from solid ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Søholm Keramik, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An incised grey-glazed stoneware table lamp produced by Søholm Keramik, Bornholm, Denmark, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 15.5” H x 6.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Stoneware
Brass and Glass Pendant by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with pressed glass elements fitted with 4 E27 sockets. Manufactured in Sweden by Orrefors and designed in the 1960s by Carl Orrefors. Perfect original condition.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Organic Sculpted Teak Lamps by Ernst Henriksen
Located in Springfield, OR
Pair of lamps by creative mind of Danish designer Ernst Henriksen. Well known for his bull and puffer fish coaster sets, his lamps are hardly seen as often. The organic and abstract ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Teak
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Metal, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable bras, grey-lacquered metal and yellow glass floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 54" H x 10.125” W x 13” D
Bu...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Socket takes E-14 bulb.
There is no maximum wattage stated on the fixture.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Pine
Hans-Agne Jakobson White Enamel Metal & Brass Square Pendant
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scarce edition modern light from Hans-Agne Jakobson. Newly wired.
TWO IN STOCK - PAIR IN STOCK
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Enamel
Scandinavian Industrial Steel Wall Light by Nordisk Solar, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Some Danish auction houses attributes the design of this adjustable wall sconce to Preben Fabrisius and Jorgen Kastholm. Being manufactured by Nordisk Solar in Denmark this attributi...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Jo Hammerborg Style Pair Danish Tripod Table Lamps, Brass with New Shades 60s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of mid-century Danish tripod table lamps in Jo Hammerborg style.
The lamps are made of brass in the 1960s
Included is a pair of new lampsh...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Table Lamps by Einar Bäckström
Located in Karlstad, SE
A pair of majestic table lamps manufactured by Einar Bäckström, Sweden, 1950s.
The lamps are made of brass and have new hand-pleated chintz shades.
Condition: Very good condition. ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Danish Palshus Table Lamp Olive Green Haresfur Glaze, Modern Ceramic 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Midcentury table lamp from the Danish ceramic workshop Palshus.
The lamp was designed by Per Linnemann-Schmidt and manufactured late 1950s or 1960s.
The lamp features an olive gree...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Sabina Grubbeson Large Kavaljer White Ceiling Lamp by Konsthantverk
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Kavaljerdesigned by Sabina Grubbeson and manufactured by Konsthantverk.
The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps are manufactured using craftsman’s ...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1960s Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant Attributed to Mauri Almari for Idman
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant Attributed to Mauri Almari for Idman. Executed in opaline glass and brass with white cloth cord. Highly remi...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Outdoor Sconce in Painted Steel
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Outdoor Sconce in Painted Steel
An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized smaller-scale re-edition of the classic Swedish design is exe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pendel Model PH 3/2 Akademi By Poul Henningsen For Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Poul Henningsen's collaboration with Louis Poulsen began as early as 1925-1926, when PH, in partnership with Louis Poulsen, designed the first lamps for an exhibition in Paris. This collaboration lasted until his death in 1967. Throughout his life, PH aimed to create glare-free light, directing the light where it was needed and producing soft shadows using the incandescent bulb as the light source. The PH 3/2 Academy Pendant is part of the 3-shade family, which now comprises 30 lamps, including 3 for outdoor use. PH didn't just design a lamp but an entire system, resulting in approximately a thousand different variations produced over the years.
The extensive selection included table lamps, floor lamps, and wall lamps. Additionally, there were various chandeliers that became highly popular as high-hanging lighting fixtures...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Chrome, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable chrome and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.5 ” H x 5.52 ” W x 24.41 “D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inch...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Nordiska Kompaniet, Adjustable Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and fabric floor lamp designed and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 55.25” H x 11.5” W x 23.5” D
Dimensions variable. ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Falkenbergs Belysning, Floor Lamp, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and off-white fabric floor lamp designed and produced by Falkenbergs Belysning, Sweden, 1950s.
Dimensions variable.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 57” ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Copper Kastor Pendants by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Jo Hammerborg designed the 'Kastor' pendant for Danish manufacturer Fog & Mørup.
The 'Kastor' series consisted of three different models: a pendant, a wall lamp and a floor lamp, ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Modifications to back-plates with removed brass.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 14” H x 9.5” W x 9.5” D
Bac...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Outdoor Sconces in Painted Steel
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Outdoor Sconces in Painted Steel
An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in a pai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp "Cannon Shell" 9053 in Brass and Glass, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
An iconic Paavo Tynell ceiling lamp called the cannon shell, due to its resemblance of one. This monumental piece is one of the most sought-after Tynell lamps ever and is in beautifu...
Category
1950s Finnish 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.