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
Brutalist pendant light, hand hammered copper by E.S Horn Aalestrup Denmark
Located in Vorst, BE
Mid-Century Brutalist pendant light made of patinated hand hammered copper.
Scandinavian brutalist pendant light from the 1950s-60s. Made of hand-hammered copper, fits perfectly in...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Copper
$491 Sale Price
20% Off
Verner Panton Pantop Pendant in Grey Sand
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton Pantop Ø23 pendant. Designed in 1980, current production.
The elegant Pantop line was designed by Verner Panton in 1980, and has for a long time been a staple of the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$175 / item
A pair of wall lights by Paavo Tynell for Taito
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of wall lights designed by Paavo Tynell, for OY Taito, Model 9453.
Finland, circa 1950th. Opaline glass shades on brass hardware.
Both fixtures marked " OY Taito A 9453". One ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$18,000 / set
Swedish Designer Josef Frank Style Textile Dome Pendant, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian midcentury modern vintage pendant with cream white dome shaped textile shade over metal mount and three red wooden globes on top. In the organic modern style of Josef Fr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Textile, Wood
Bergboms, Adjustable Floor Lamp G-132 in brass, Scandinavian / Midcentury Modern
By Bergboms
Located in Stockholm, SE
Floor Lamp in brass with original pleated shade, produced by Bergboms, Sweden 1970s. Adjustable height.
Good condition, smaller signs of use and age.
Maker marked with modelnumbe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Börne Augustsson, Table Lamps, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of blue-colored glass table lamps designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 7.5” H x 5” diameter
dimensio...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Höganäs Keramik, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue and brown-glazed stoneware table lamp produced by Höganäs Keramik, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Sold without lampshade.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 5.75 x 4 x 4 (H x W x D)
Dimens...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Cast Iron, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A cast iron and milk glass pendant designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.75” H x 13” Diameter
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 6.25” Diameter
Bulb...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
Danish Søholm Stentøj ceramic table lamp blue stripe pattern Mid-Century Modern
Located in Vorst, BE
Danish Mid-Century ceramic table lamp of the 1950-60s. Very elegant design, decorated with a stripe pattern in blue-grey colours.
Unknown designer, but remains the style of the creations of Svend Aage Jensen and Svend Aage Sorensen...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$519 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Heavy oxidation present to brass.
Replaced lampshades.
Wear consistent with age and use
Hei...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
$1,151 Sale Price
25% Off
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Large Swirling Pine Veneer Pendant, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Extraordinary, rare and large Scandinavian midcentury organic modern ceiling light designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Swedish Ellysett. H...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Wood, Bentwood, Pine
$4,050 Sale Price
30% Off
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.375” H x 3.5” W x 7.75“D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3 ” H x 3” W x...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Light discoloration to lampshades.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 23” H x 26” Diameter
Dimension...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Rope, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An alabaster, brown rope and brass pendant light likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.75"H x 17.5"W x 17.5"D
Stem Length (inches): 6.0"...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
1960s Johansen for Søholm Shiny Blue Stoneware Table Lamp
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Classic Danish Mid-Century Modern table lamp by designer Einar Johansen. Manufactured by Søholm Stentøj on the island of Bornholm in the 1960s. Smooth and shiny cobalt and azure blue...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
$354 Sale Price
75% Off
Floor Lamp Model "Ihanne"/ "Senator", Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Floor Lamp Model "Ihanne"/ "Senator", designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1950s. Imitation leather (kerni) frame, brass details, painted metal lampshade. Good v...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Hand-Painted Flush Mount Model 1001, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare hand-painted flush mount model 1001, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1950s. Marked. Frosted opaline glass shade with hand-painted leaves. Brass details...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Chandelier for Luxus Green Thai-Silk Shades
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson in the 1960s in Sweden for Luxus, Vittsjö.
A pine wood frame with eight arms and green Thai-Silk Texolux shades.
Diameter 90, height 85 cm.
Category
1960s 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...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.25 ” H x 21.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.875” H x 4.25” D
Stem lengt...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
A Pendant by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Custom commissioned lighting pendant designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Oy. Finland circa 1940th/50th.
Polished perforated brass with brass leafs decoration. (2) E 27 sockets. Rewi...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Raw Copper Outdoor Sconce
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' raw copper outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in raw unlacquered copp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
$1,080 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Konsthantverk Pendant Stoby Oxide D30 Opal Glass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Stoby designed by Konsthantverk and manufactured by themselves.
A true Art Nouveau classic in white matte opal glass and oxidized brass.
Comes in a number of di...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1950s Perforated Red Diabolo Plug-In Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Perforated Red Diabolo Plug-In Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari. A rare and elegant design executed in sculptural red painted perforated metal with attractively patinated b...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
A Pendant by Harald Notini
Located in Long Island City, NY
A ceiling lamp, designed by Harald Notini, a version of model “11475”, Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, 1940s.
Glass dome with sandblasted and clear edge decoration. Glass shade height 2...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
$15,000
Harald Notini, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan wall light, model 8589, designed by Harald Notini and produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 19” H x 15.5” W x 8“ D
...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Lisa Johansson-Pape `Ihanne` Table Lamps in Brass & Leather, Orno 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of impressive table lamps with solid brass shades designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape and manufactured by Orno In Finland in the middle of the 20th century. The leather on these h...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Lovely Adjustable Japanese Style Ceiling Lamp Made in Teak by Temde Swiss, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large shapely teak lamp with jute cord weave.
Adjustable from 95cm to 166cm.
The lamp is executed with one E27 Edison screw fit bulb. It is wired and in working condition. It runs...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1950s Vilhelm Lauritzen 'Christiansborg' Brass & Glass Sconces for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
A pair of 1950s Vilhelm Lauritzen brass and glass 'Christiansborg' sconces for Louis Poulsen.
Executed in opaline matte glass and brass. This is an original mid-century design by V...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Modernist Scandinavian pendant lamp by Malmö Metallvarufabrik, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A rare Swedish pendant fixture, model 54449, produced by the renowned lighting manufacturer Malmö Metallvarufabrik in the 1950s. It features a ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Organic Modern Cypress 33" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
Limited-Edition Mid-Century Modern Cypress Veneer Pendant Light: A Natural Masterpiece
Bring the beauty of nature indoors with this stunning, limited-edition mid-century modern cypr...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Wood, Bentwood, Cypress
$3,312 / item
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Copper, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A copper and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Oxidation present to copper
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.25"H x...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
'Large Camel' Floor Lamp by Josef Frank, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Josef Frank in 1939.
Original Svenskt tenn lampshade.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Flush mount light by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy / 3 available
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Flush mount ceiling light designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Circa 1935.
Opaline glass shade with wooden wiser. Stamped " OY TAITO AB".
Existing wires, rewiring available upon re...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Model likely originally mounted with decorative glass ornaments.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.0...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Lisa Johansson-Pape Table Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lisa Johansson-Pape glass table lamp. This is the larger size, everything works as it should.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Opaline Glass in the Manner of Paavo Tynell, 1950's
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Opaline Glass in the Manner of Paavo Tynell, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass and opaline glass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced in ...
Category
20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Konsthantverk Stoby Oxide D30 Opal Glass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Stoby designed by Konsthantverk and manufactured by themselves.
A true Art Nouveau classic in white matte opal glass and oxidized brass.
Comes in a number of diff...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Rattan Wicker and Wood Pendant Lamp, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Rattan Wicker and Wood Pendant Lamp, 1960s Italy
The lamp can be adjusted up to 65cm height.
Executed in rattan and wood, the pendant lamp comes with 1 x ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Two Arm Wall Light, Finland, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Two arm wall light, manufactured in Finland, 1950s. Brass frame, opaline glass shades. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Enco, Scandinavian outdoor facade lamp, fiberglass & glass, Sweden, 1970s.
By Enco
Located in Forserum, SE
A Swedish outdoor facade light, model 101, produced by the manufacturer Enco in the 1970s. The design features a wall fitting in fiberglass-reinforced nylon, supporting a globe-shape...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Nylon, Glass, Fiberglass
Ceiling light by Lisa Johansson-Pape / 2 available
Located in Long Island City, NY
Flush mount ceiling light designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno,
Model 1073. Finland , Circa 1950th.
Etched opaline glass with brass decor. Stamped "Orno".
Existing wires, rewiri...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Paavo Tynell, Flower Bouquet Ceiling Lamp 9029/5 in Brass and Glass, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
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...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Iconic PH Artichoke by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, New & Customizable
Located in Tilburg, NL
Iconic PH Artichoke by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen - New & Customizable
If you talk about iconic lighting designs, the Articho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper, Steel
Large Ceramic Floor Lamp by Rigmor Nielsen for Søholm, 1960s, Danish Modern
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning hand painted floor lamp from the 1960s by Danish artist Rigmor Nielsen at Søholm ceramics workshop, Bornholm. The floral pattern in shades of brown on this lamp is simply am...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Table Lamp Model B-138 in Brass with Fringes, Markaryd 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful example of the Hans-Agne Jakobsson table lamp model B-138 in brass and string fringes. The lamp stands at over 60cm and is quite presentable. The fringes add a soft playf...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,628 Sale Price
30% Off
Sisal and Walnut Pendant Lamp by Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and very rare pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design is very unusual.
The shape and materials create a warm and very pleasant light.
Particularly beautiful w...
Category
1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Raffia, Plastic, Walnut
Scandinavian Modern Aneta Wall Lamp by Jan Wickelgren Beech Wood, Sweden, 1970s
By Aneta
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Original vintage wall lamp designed by Jan Wickelgren for Swedish lamp manufacturer Aneta in the 1970s.
The wall light is made of beech with lacquer ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Elegant Pine Pendant Light by Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ellysett, 1970s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This elegant pine pendant light is the work of renowned Swedish designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Born in 1919 in Sweden, Jakobsson was a significant designer and furniture maker known f...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Wood, Pine
$1,151 Sale Price
25% Off
Modern Saturnus Opaline Pendant, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern chrome pendants with satin-finished opal glass. These opal glass "Saturn" shaped spheres have a soft light partition.
6 pieces available. Dimension shade 45 cm- 4...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Opaline Glass
$604 Sale Price / item
28% Off
Timberline Table Lamp in Oak and Birch by Mads Caprani for GUBI
By Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Timberline Table Lamp in Oak and Birch by Mads Caprani for GUBI
Originally designed by Mads Caprani in the 1970s, this scaled-down format retains the signature swan-necked shape an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
Rare 1930s Louis Poulsen Ceiling Light in Golden Painted Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Louis Poulsen, pendant, model 'A-Lamp', painted brass, Denmark, 1930s
Dating back to the 1930s, these lighting objects made by Louis Poulsen are a rare occurrence. The multi-layered...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Commissioned Ceiling Lamp, Brass, Bronze & Parchment, Taito 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
This early Tynell ceiling lamp is quite an exquisite example of how luxurious and elegant Taito lamps were, most likely from the 1930s before Tynell became a household name through h...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mari Simmulson, Table Lamp, Brown Glazed Earthenware, Upsala Ekeby Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A brown glazed earthenware table lamp designed by Mari Simmulson and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Sold without Lampshade
Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 12.75 x 4.56 x ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Earthenware
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: 2.25” H x 3.625” W x 3.625” D
Stem length: 17”H
Bulb Specifications: E-26 ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Stunning Pair of Paavo Tynell Wall Lamps 9453 in Brass and Glass, Taito 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful wall lamp model by Paavo Tynell. The items are romantic, elegant, geniously designed taking into account functionality, ambiance, and adding a decorative touch to any int...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Swedish mid century chandelier made from brass and glass, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
A tasteful Swedish chandelier made from brass, featuring five curved arms holding organically-shaped shades in opal glass. Produced by an unidentified manufacturer in the 1940s, this...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Design Small Pine Table Lamp with Shade, Scandinavian Lighting ca 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Mid-century small solid pine table lamp with shade. The lamp is most likely designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1970s.
Included is a new lamp shade designed and made in Denm...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pale Rose Glass Pendant for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pale Rose Glass Pendant for Louis Poulsen
The PH 3½-3 Glass Pendant is one of many advanced projects undertaken by Poul Henningsen in the development of his ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish 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.
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Brass Cobra Snake
Chapman Brass Candlesticks
Copper Palm Tree
Islamic Oil Lamp
Mad Architects
Miami Used Office Furniture
Mirror With Crystal Flowers
Ship Spotlight
Victorian Vintage Cherub
Giraffe Marcantonio
Globus Vintage
Italian Violin
Robert Stadler
Space Helmet