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
Valinte, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white opaline glass chandelier produced by Valinte OY, Finland, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.625” H x 16” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25” H x 3....
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, stained wood and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25” H x 23” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5” H x 3.87...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare 8 light chandelier custom commission by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland circa 1940th.
Brass with brass wires decor. Stamped OY TAITO AB.
Newly rewired with UL certification a...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modernist Flush Mount, Hans Bergström, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare flush mount ceiling light by Hans Bergström. Resin shade that has been sprayed onto the frame. Looks amazing when lit, spreads light gently and beautifully.
Hans Bergström was ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Danish Kähler HAK Table Lamp Amber Yellow Glaze Midcentury Ceramic, 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Table lamp designed by Nils Kähler and made by Herman August Kähler´s ceramic workshop in Denmark in the 1960s.
The lamp base has an incised zigzag pattern and the glossy glaze is...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Plastic Band, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and yellow red plastic band wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.5” H x 12.625” W x 32“ D
Back Plate Dimens...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Style Flexible Desk Lamp of Brass with Patina Scandinavia 1930s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage brass desk lamp in the style of Finish designer Paavo Tynell, made in Scandinavia in the 1930s
The obliquely cut brass shade has a perforated pattern of small stars, the ins...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, fabric, cord and wood chandelier, model 1855, designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito OY, Finland, c. 1930s.
With brand new fabric lampshades. Originally mounted wit...
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1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Paper, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white paper floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Assorted vintage lampshade in fair condition.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 58.62...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Pewter Table Lamp, Sweden, 1930
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant Swedish Modern table lamp from B.H. Edlunds Silverfabrik, made from pewter. Tapering handle with a square base and art deco decor.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Pewter
Scandinavian Style Wooden Tulip Table Lamp, Handcrafted Mid-20th Century
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Scandinavian Style Wooden Tulip Table Lamp, Handcrafted Mid-20th Century
This elegant table lamp is a fine example of Scandinavian-inspired design, handcrafted with great attention ...
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Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Wood
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): 13” H x 8.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 1.75“ H x 4” Diameter
Stem len...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Harald Notini, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and glass wall lights designed by Harald Notini and produced by Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10” H x 9.25” W x 5.4” D
Back Plate Dimensions...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Sculptural Tripod "Bridge" Floor Lamp Severin Hansen, Denmark, 1950's
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful floor lamp model "Bridge" by Danish designer Severin Hansen made at Haslev Furniture in the 1950s. The lamp base and stem is made of stained beech with brass details. The s...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Beech
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.5” H x 5” W x 24“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish mid century modernist chandelier in brass, birch and glass, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
A large and impressive Swedish 1940s chandelier made from brass, featuring five curved arms holding cone-shaped shades in opal glass. Each shade is partially wrapped in rattan and se...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Ceiling lamps model '11901' by Harald Notini for Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Magnificent ceiling lamps model '11901' designed by Harald Notini and produced by Arvid Böhlmarks lampfabrik in Sweden during the 1950s.
Eight organic shape arms made in brass. At ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Adjustable Ceiling Lamp 1967 in Original Condition, Taito 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful adjustable ceiling pendant model 1967 by Paavo Tynell that harmoniously unites the patinated brass with the original linen shade and polka doted diffuser. The counterweig...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Swedish Midcentury Crystal Table Lamps Orrefors by Carl Fagerlund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Exceptional pair of heavy hourglass form crystal lamps with polished nickel fittings. The lamps were made in Sweden at Orrefors glasbruk.
The designer Carl Fagerlund has created at ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Lars Holmström, Wall Light, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall light designed and produced by Lars Holmström, Arvika, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.75” H x 6” W x 1.75” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 7.5” H x...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian 1940s globe pendant lamp attributed to Tore Ahlsén, Sweden, 1950s
By Tore Ahlsen
Located in Forserum, SE
A large globe shaped pendant lamp attributed to the Swedish architect Tore Ahlsén and probably produced for the Swedish consumer’s cooperative KF in the early 1950s. It features a ro...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Bjerkås Armatur Attribution, Wall Light, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-painted metal and beige fabric wall light attributed to Bjerkås Armatur, Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27” H x 24” W x 6.9” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): n...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Orrefors White Crystal Lamps
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian modern pair of white cased crystal lamps with a triangular form base and satin nickel fittings. Rewired for use in the USA, 100W bulbs max.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
$4,975 / set
Hans-Agne Jakobsson G 52/M, Floor Lamp
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare floor lamp by Hand Agne Jakobsson, model "B 52/M", Markaryd brass frame with leather shade, label marked, height approx. 145 cm, diameter 45 cm. Some repairs on plastic white sh...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Sisal and Walnut Pendant Lamp by Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design is very unusual.
The shape and materials create a warm and very pleasant light.
Condition:
Very good vinta...
Category
1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Raffia, Plastic, Walnut
Pair tall Søholm Stentøj Stoneware Mid-Century lamps Maria Philippi Denmark 1960
Located in Vorst, BE
Pair of big Danish Mid-Century stoneware table lamps of the 1960-70s.
The bottom part of the lamps is glazed in dark blue with dark green-brown-yellowish and light blue accents a...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$3,009 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Large Vilhelm Lauritzen VL45 'Radiohus' Pendant in Pale Rose for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Vilhelm Lauritzen VL45 'Radiohus' pendant in pale rose for Louis Poulsen.
Originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen in partnership with Louis Poulsen for the const...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Important Paavo Tynell Chandelier Model 9062 in Perfortated Brass, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Helsinki, FI
An important chandelier by world renowned Finnish lighting designer Paavo Tynell. This exceptional lamp is built to impress and is made of full brass with eight perforated shades placed on a large ring held by four arms from the middle while still giving a floating illusion and lightness to the otherwise very heavy lamp. The shade bases penetrate the floating circle to each hold a spring like decoration that is synonym with Paavo Tynell designs along with the perforation on the shades.
This lamp, model 9062 is one of the few Paavo Tynell designs that can steal the show from his iconic snowflake lamps...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Bertil Brisborg, Nordiska Kompaniet, mid century pendant lamp 33087 Sweden 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A modernist rise-and-fall pendant lamp, model 33087, designed in the 1950s by Bertil Brisborg for the renowned Swedish department store Nordiska Kompaniet. Crafted from steel lacquer...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Danish Modern "Studio" Wall Lamps in Brass & Opaline by Vilhelm Lauritzen, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare pair of Vilhelm Lauritzen "Studio" lamps made in the 1940s by Louis Poulsen. The lamps are made from patinated brass and opaline glass. The model was recently reintroduced in an...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Teak, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, teak and off-white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
With a later added laminated print to base illustrating a Stig Lindberg pattern.
O...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware and brass table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 15.75” H x 5” Diameter
Dimensions of S...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan Chandeliers in Brass and Frosted Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, chandeliers, model ‘127’, brass, glass, Sweden, 1950s
Designed by renowned Swedish architect and designer Hans Bergström during the 1950s for Atelj...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Jerk Werkmäster, Table Lamp, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A grey-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Jerk Werkmäster and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.75” H x 5.75” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (in...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Earthenware
Modernist 1960s Ceramic Graphic Decor Table Lamp, Sweden
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish midcentury modernist stoneware table lamp by lighting designer Nils H. Ledung from Jönköping in Sweden. Hand-carved graphic decor on matte light golden brown glaze. Label on ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, glass and cream-lacquered pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2.32” H x 3.90” Diameter...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamp, 1950/1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern floor lamp, 1950/1960s. Brass and metal frame. Original fabric lampshades. Good vintage condition, patina and wear on the lampshades.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Scandinavian Modern Brass Table Lamp with White Opaline Glass Sphere
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Simplistically composed Scandinavian Modern table Lamp. It features a heavy solid brass base and white opaline ball shade. It has an on/of switch to its cord. It was made in Sweden o...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$446 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Italian Textile Adjustable Dome Pendant, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Italian modern vintage pendant with dome shaped light sand colored woven textile shade on slender lacquered bent wood mount. The fitting is marked with Rolly Brevettato, and the pendant is designed in the organic modern style of Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Markslöjd and Ateljé Lyktan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Textile, Wood
Midcentury Modern pendant attributed to Paavo Tynell, Norway, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking copper ceiling lamp attributed to Paavo Tynell, in a clean design, with dome formed shade decorated with small holes that let the light out. Beautifully oxidized green patina.
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Raffia Bast and Walnut Pendant Lamp by Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design is very unusual.
The shape and materials create a warm and very pleasant light.
Condition:
Good vintage co...
Category
1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Raffia, Plastic, Walnut
Rare Swedish brass table lamp by CG Hallberg, attributed to Elis Bergh, 1920s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Brass Art Deco table lamp manufacturer CG Hallberg from the 1920s and attributed to designer Elis Bergh. A nice and clean typical Art Deco design with a globe shaped form at the bott...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Brass Floor Lamp Bergboms G-024, Sweden, 1960s
By Bergboms
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderfully designed floor lamp from Bergboms Sweden. Made in brass and cast iron. They were made in the 1960 and have a nice, shaped trumpet foot. This one with the original green s...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell, 1930's opaline glass flush mount for Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Experience the timeless elegance of Scandinavian design with the Paavo Tynell 1930's opaline glass flush mount for Taito Oy. This exquisite piece blends minimalist aesthetics with th...
Category
Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Josef Frank, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass and brass table lamp designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.625“ H x 4.5” diameterDimensions of Shad...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Brass Table Lamp with UFO Shade
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small simplistically composed Table Lamp from danish ABO - Metal Art Studio. Manufactured and designed in the late 1970s. It features an UFO shaped acrylic shade and on/of switch to ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$418 Sale Price
20% Off
Round Arrow decorated Outdoor Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Charming Vintage Swedish outdoor metal pendant with arrow ornament in green. One light source in the middle of the circle with a vintage decorated socket. Age appropriate wear with s...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Modern Eje Ahlgren Brass Floor Lamp by Bergboms, 1960's
By Eje Ahlgren
Located in Uccle, BE
This floor lamp with fully adjustable shade was manufactured in brass by Bergboms and designed by Eje Ahlgren. The protruding brass rod at the top of the shade is intended to be used...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Lisa Johansson-Pape Flushmount Lights, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful ceiling flushmount lights by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno, Finland, 1960, in painted metal, with louvered reflector, wired for US standards...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$2,200 / item
Scandinavian Mid-Century Wall Lamps
By EAE
Located in Karlstad, SE
Swedish wall lamps, manufactured in the 1950s by Eskilstuna Armatur Elektriska. Each lamp features an extendable brass arm, adjustable between 60 and 100 cm (23"-39"), offering versa...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
'Pan 50' Bronze Wall Lamp by Bent Karlby for Lyfa
By Lyfa, Bent Karlby
Located in Paris, IDF
Wall lamp Pan / 50 signed by Bent Karlby for Lyfa
Color: Aluminium and Bronze finish
L.50mm H.600mm
Bulbs: 2 x E14 max 40W (110-230V)
PAN is a visually striking piece designed b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Poul Henningsen 'PH 3/2' Pale Rose Glass and Brass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 3/2 Pale Rose Glass and Brass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen’s legendary design stems from his own, brilliant three-shade system from late 1920s. He...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Einar Bäckström mid-century rise and fall modernist pendant lamp, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
An extraordinary mid-century pendant lamp, produced by the renowned Swedish manufacturer Einar Bäckströms Metallvarufabrik in the 1950s. It features three curved brass arms holding c...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'T 261/12' Chandelier in Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, chandelier, model 'T 261/12', brass, glass, Sweden, 1960s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this chandelier featuring twelve c...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
'Memoir 120 III' Brass Ceiling Lamp by GamFratesi for Lyfa
Located in Paris, IDF
Memoir 120 III Ceiling Lamp signed by GamFratesi for LYFA.
DIMENSIONS
W 37,8 x D 34,4 x H 18,5 cm
COLOURS
Black or brass
Textile wire (white) 600cm
Light source:
Socket: 3 x G9
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Sisal and Teak Pendant Lamp from Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design is very unusual.
The shape and the materials create a warm and very pleasant light.
The teak details are bea...
Category
1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Raffia, Teak, Plastic
Poul Henningsen PH5 Pendant in Hues of Orange for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH5 pendant for Louis Poulsen. Denmark. Designed in 1958. New, current production.
Poul Henningsen developed the PH 5 in 1958 in response to constant changes made to the shape and size of incandescent bulbs by bulb manufacturers, naming it after the size of the pendant’s main shade, which is 50 cm in diameter. When the lamp was introduced, he wrote, typically daringly, about how he had lost faith in whether the manufacturers of incandescent light bulbs would ever learn to consider common sense or have the consumer’s best interests at heart: “I have accepted fate, and with Louis Poulsen´s permission I have designed a PH fixture, which can be used with any kind of light source, Christmas lights and 100 W metal filament bulbs. Although a fluorescent tube would be too much to ask in the existing form!” Henningsen wanted to improve the colour reproduction characteristics of the light source in the PH 5. Small red and blue shades were therefore inserted to supplement the colour in the part of the spectrum where the eye is least sensitive – the red and blue areas – thereby subduing the light in the middle yellow-green region where the eye is most sensitive. At the time, no one knew that the PH 5 would become synonymous with the PH light...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
$602 Sale Price / item
28% Off
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
$1,146 Sale Price
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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.