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
Floor lamp '15084' by Harald Notini for Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare floor lamp designed by Harald Notini for Böhlmarks lampvarufabrik, Stockholm, during the 1930s.
Model '15084' with a modernistic shape. Lacquered metal in soft orange (almost b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron
Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Brass by Paavo Tynell, 1940's, Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Custom Ordered Ceiling Lamp in Copper & Brass by Paavo Tynell, 1940's
Additional Information:
Material: Copper and brass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by Taito Oy in Fin...
Category
20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Hand Crafted Sonne Pendant, Ø32cm/12.6in
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
OMI collection are statement pendants, GLÜCK, SONNE and MONIKA. This is the original Naomi Paul lighting collection, launched in 2011.
A diffused atmospheric light. A statement penda...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Red Michael Bang P&T Pendant Lamp by Holmegaard, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Krefeld, DE
P&T pendant lamp designed by Michael Bang for Holmegaard in the 1970s. This Danish lamp is made of opaline glass and is dark aubergine on the outside and white on the inside. The lam...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
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
Teak Counterweight Selling Lamp By Domus Denmark 1970s.
By Domus
Located in Hannover, DE
This is a large Danish hanging lamp by Domus from Denmark. it is on from the Scandinavian Mordern in 1970s. Its is important to note that this is a counterweight lamp meaning the hei...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Wool, Teak
Large Paavo Tynell Model 1076/80220 Flush Mount for Idman Oy, Mid-20th Century
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Large model 1076/80220 flush mount, designed by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Idman Oy, Mid-20th Century. Original plastic shade, brass details. Good vintage condition, patina consis...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish 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
Paavo Tynell Four Arm Brass Chandelier, Model 1444, Taito OY, Finland, 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare four-arm chandelier was designed by Paavo Tynell in the early 1930s. It was produced by Taito Oy in Finland and is documented in Taito's catalogue as model number 1444.
Th...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Limited-Edition Cypress 19" Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
This pendant light features a contemporary Mid-Century Modern design with Scandinavian influences, showcasing a minimalist silhouette made from cypress wood veneer. Each piece is a u...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Other
Three Arm Solid Pine Chandelier by Luxus Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish lighting manufacturer, Luxus gave form to some of the now iconic models that define the “Swedish mid-century style”. This solid pine wood, three-light chandelier was create...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Pine
Wall Lamp Model V306/2 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Brass Wall Lamp Model V306/2 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, with perforated brass lanterns. This item is early 1960s and made at Hans-Agne Jakobsson own factory ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Midcentury Modernist brass floor lamp, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful Swedish Grace floor lamp, made from brass with a frosted glass base, brass feet. Buoyant design, wide pleated lamp shade in a daffodil-like form.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable three-armed brass, elm, wood veneer and off-white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 60.75” x 43.5” W x 32.5” D....
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 10 Vitrika Golden Glass, Brass Wall Lights, Denmark 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish modern double wall lights of solid golden art glass on shiny brass mount. Produced by Danish Vitrika with Orrefors glass in the 1960s.
10 items available, price per item. Wire...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in All White
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 pendant for Louis Poulsen in all white. Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the PH 5 remains the bestselling des...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Paavo Tynell Chandelier in Brass and Parchment, Model 9001, Taito Finland, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare chandelier was designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito Oy in Finland in the 1940s. The model is number 9001/5. The brass frame with 5 arms, supported b...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Polished Copper Outdoor Sconces
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' polished copper outdoor sconces. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Paavo Tynell Pair of Brass Opaline Glass Wall Lights Sconces, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of brass and glass wall lights attributed to Paavo Tynell, Finland, 1950s. Clean lines design from the Scandinavian Modern period, opaline glass shades in cream color. In good...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Wicker Pendant Light, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rare and lovely decorative Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp. Designed and manufactured probably in Italy, 1960s.
The lamp can be adjusted up to 45cm height.
Executed in rattan and w...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
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
Midcentury Modern Pair of Table Lamps "Bumling" Ateljé Lyktan, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These1960s table lamps, model Bumling, was designed by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden. These table lamps with its brass features is a nice edition to your writing d...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 35.25” H x 18” Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulb
Number of Sockets: 6
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Tiered White Pendant Lights by Knud Christensen, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Very similar to Hans Agne Jakobsson's and Carl Thore's lamp configurations these white tiered hanging lamps were designed by danish architect Knud Christensen in the late 1970s. Depe...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
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
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
Swedish Design Brass Floor Lamp with Original Pleated Shade, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A very elegant vintage brass floor lamp, Sweden, 1960-1965. Clean lines and organic design from the Scandinavian Modern period, special model with a tall plastic pleated lampshade pr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Rattan Floor Lamp, Itsu Oy, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Floor lamp, manufactured by Itsu Oy, 1950s. Rattan and brass frame, rattan lampshade. The lampshade has been renewed. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Beautiful & Rare Paavo Tynell Adjustable Brass Floor Lamp 9605, Taito Oy, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A brass floor lamp model 9605 designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito Oy in Finland in the 1950s. This is one of the rarest Paavo Tynell floor lamps, for it is not seen of...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Raw Brass Outdoor Sconce
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' raw brass outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Temde Leuchten Solid Pine and Glass Globe Pendant, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sculptural brutalist modern solid pine wood and double glass globe pendant manufactured by Temde Leuchten in Switzerland in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Two matte white globe shades m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Rope, Pine, Wood, Glass
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
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and off-white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 35” H x 23” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.6“ H x 4.4” Diameter
Stem length: 14” H (adjustable, includes brass partitioner...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Bronze, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable bronze and fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 60.25“ H x 18.5” W x 20.5” D
Bulb Specifications: E-2...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and green fabric table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 13.25“ H x 9.875” Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb
N...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, fabric and wood chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.5” H x 22” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25” H x 3.875” diameter
...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury "Knubbling" Brass Table Lamp Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This 1960s table lamp, model Knubbling, was designed by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden.
Nice working vintage condition, small cracks in the acrylic where the br...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy '9225' Table Lamps in Brass and Leather
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, table lamps, model ‘9225’, brass, leather, Finland, 1950s
This '9225' desk lamp, designed by the master of lighting Paavo Tynell in the fifties, stands as...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Tall Decorative Organic Ceramic Lamp, Danish Midcentury, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A rare tall Danish Mid-Century Modern brutalist stoneware lamp in a beautiful vintage condition. Dark earthen colors. Crafted in Denmark in the 1970s.
A beautiful vintage lamp well ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
A ceiling lights by Paavo Tynell
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A ceiling lights designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman. Variation of Model 9060. Finland, circa 1950th.
Polished brass with 4 Edison type sockets. H 17″ x Diam . 20″.
Existing wires, re...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Nordiska Kompaniet, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white fabric pendant light produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 44.75” H x 20” Diameter (measured as shown)
Dimen...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp Möllers Armatur Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This lamp was made in Sweden at Möllers Armatur Eskilstuna. It has an adjustable height arm and is made in brass and cast iron with a partial made leather rod.
Good working conditi...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Finnish Mid-Century Ceiling Light in Brass, Burlap and Fabric
Located in Karis, Nyland
Unique Finnish mid-century ceiling light. Frame in brass, metal frame shade made with burlap and fabric. Designer or manufacturer unknown.
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish 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
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...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Table Lamp Model B-54 Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp model B-54 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Modern Floor Lamp
Located in Karlstad, SE
Majestic gooseneck floor lamp manufactured in Sweden, 1930s.
This floor lamp consists of a beautifully curved rod with elm veneer webbing. The rod is supported by a wooden base with ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of Two Model H2-23 Flush Mounts, Idman Oy, 1960s
By Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of two model H2-23 flush mounts, manufactured by Idman Oy, 1960s. Painted metal. Marked. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. The flush mounts are sold as ...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
Finnish Opaline Glass and Brass Chandelier, MELVA, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Chandelier, manufactured by MELVA, 1950s. Opaline glass shades with brass frame. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Beautiful Scandinavian Modern design.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass and Leather Floor Lamp Model 9608, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful bijou floor lamp, Model 9608 by Paavo Tynell. This rare and iconic lamp is nicknamed the "löylykauha" Sauna ladel in English for its resemblance to the ladle used to pour...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 57” H x 21.5” W x 13” D
Stated dimensions include shade.
Bulb S...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Scandinavian mid-century modern solid brass wall sconce
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Illuminate your space with the timeless elegance of our Scandinavian mid-century modern solid brass wall sconce. This meticulously crafted piece embodies the essence of Scandinavian ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Model 3024 Pendant, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1930/1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model 3024 Pendant, designed by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy, 1930/1940s. Brass frame with opaline glass shades. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age an...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen 'PH 4½-4' Glass Pendant for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen 'PH 4½-4' glass pendant for Louis Poulsen.
Poul Henningsen designed the three-shade system back in 1925-1926. The first lights using the system were designed by PH in cooperation with Louis Poulsen for an exhibition in Paris. This partnership continued up until his death in 1967. Throughout his life, PH sought to create glare-free light, direct light where it was most needed, and create soft shadows, using incandescent bulbs as a light source.
The PH 4½-4 Glass Pendant is a member of the three-shade family which numbers 30 lights today, including three for outdoor use. Thus PH did not just design a light, but an entire system – around a thousand different models have been produced over the years. This wide selection consisted of table, floor and wall lamps, as well as a number of different chandeliers...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Fabric, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A floral printed off-white fabric and metal wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 16” H x 5” W x 4.25” D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches)...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Elle Floor Lamp by Tommaso Cimini for Lumina
Located in München, DE
Breathtaking floor lamp from the 1980s.
Very extraordinary design and very high -quality workmanship.
Continuously adjustable.
The design creates a great light
Manufacturer: Lumina
...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, teak and fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 8” H x 2” W x 3.75” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): N/A
Bulb ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
A pair of pendants by Paavo Tynell
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of pendants designed by Paavo Tynell, produced by Idman Oy, Finland, circa 1950. Perforated metal shade, polished brass stem with brass wire decorations. Diameter 10" ; Drop 4...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Brass Floor Lamp model #1842 by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Early edition brass floor lamp with rust red stem by Josef Frank, model 1842. Designed in 1932. Slender form with nicely curved tripod base, with brass balls at the ends.
Original s...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
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Brass
Lisa Johansson-Pape Table Lamps Model 46-017
Located in Espoo, FI
A beautiful pair of table lamps model 46-017 designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape. The lamps have a leg made of glass, with metal and brass details and a gorgeous shade. The lamps are in ...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" Ceiling Lamp Model 9068, White and Brass, Idman 1950s
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...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Scandinavian "Anna" Pendant Lamp Brass Ring and Canopy Atelje Lyktan Sweden 1970
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage "Anna" pendant designed by Anna Ehrner for Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden. Made in the 1970s.
The lamp is made of bent wood with brass details. It wears its original beige canvas and...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1960s Finnish wall lamps in opaline glass attributed to Paavo Tynell.
By Paavo Tynell
Located in København K, 84
This exquisite pair of 1960s Finnish wall lamps, attributed to the renowned designer Paavo Tynell, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and poetic elegance that define mid-century S...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Brass and Honey Glass Ceiling Lamp by Vitrika, 1960s
By Vitrika
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Pendant light designed and manufactured by Danish design trio Vitrika during the 1960s. The name Vitrika, or Vi-Tri-Ka means 'The three of us can do it'. The lamp features a geometri...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Cut Glass
EWÅ Värnamo, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and glass wall lights produced by EWÅ Värnamo, Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 7.6” H x 5.75” W x 7.7“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.25” H x 4....
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Falkenbergs Belysning, Floor Lamp, Oak, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, oak and rattan floor lamp designed and produced by Falkenbergs Belysning, Sweden, 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 49.22” H x 6.7” W x 14.57” D
Stated dime...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 12” H x 5.7” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (in...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
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Stoneware
Pair of Søholm Large Sculptural Ceramic Wall Sconces, 1960s Mid-century Denmark
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of large stylish Danish mid-century wall sconces.
The wall lamps are made by the acknowledged pottery Søholm on Bornholm and the design is attributed to Noomi Backhausen & Poul Brandborg.
The sconces consists of a large dish with a central circular disk. They are made of stoneware with a lovely structured surface. The core of the disk...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Hans Bergström, Chandelier, Brass, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, oak and yellow fabric chandelier designed by Hans Bergström and produced by Atelje Lyktan, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.75” H x 26.25” Diameter
Dimens...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Three Arm Solid Pine Chandelier by Luxus Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish lighting manufacturer, Luxus gave form to some of the now iconic models that define the “Swedish mid-century style”. This solid pine wood, three-light chandelier was create...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Plastic, Fabric, Pine
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