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
Arnold Wiigs Fabrikker, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass chandelier produced by Arnold Wiigs Fabrikker, Norway, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.5” H x 24” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 4” H x 4” diameter
Stem length: 1...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair Danish Modern Ceramic Lamps by I-L Koefoed Royal Copenhagen Fog&Morup 1960s
Located in Vorst, BE
Pair table lamps from the late 1960s or early 1970s. These lamps have been manufactured by Royal Copenhagen and sold by Fog & Mørup, Denmark.
Impressive bold graphic design by Inge...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off white string fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Socket swings left to right.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.5” H x 8 ” W x 15 “D
Back Pla...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Set of Rare Hans-Agne Jakobsson Wall Lamp Model V-299, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A stunning pair of wall mounted lamps with base and laminated shade in brass.
Vintage condition, with wear on the brass. They have all b...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and light-beige fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 54.5” H x 10” W x 20” D
Stated dimensions include shade.
Bulb Specifi...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Model A1967 Pendant, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, Mid 20th-Century
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Large model A1967 pendant, designed by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy, Mid 20th-century. Wooden slat shade with glare protection fabric. Brass counterweight. Good vintage con...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Vintage Table Lamp "PH-Lamp" PH / Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning original production PH-table lamp model "3,5/2" by Poul Henningsen manufactured at Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen in the early 1930s. The lamp base is made from patinated brass a...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
A ceiling lights by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
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
Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Burgundy
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Burgundy
Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic 'PH 5' pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the 'PH 5' remains the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Lyfa Brass Midcentury Chandelier
By Lyfa
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with nine arms fitted each with E27 sockets and silk shades. Made in Denmark in the early 1950s. Still in origianl condition but can be restored on request, polished and ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Teak and linen umbrella pendant hanging lamp by Domus, 1970s
By Domus
Located in Zaandam, NL
Teak and linen umbrella pendant by Domus, 1970s. This lamp is in great condition considering its age. The linen shade is removable if needed to be washed. This is the large version (...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Linen, Teak
Light Blue Small Table Mushroom Glass Lamp Mid Century by Monica Backström
Located in Toronto, CA
This rare mid-century mini mushroom table lamp by renowned Swedish designer Monica Backström is a true collector's piece.
Crafted from delicate light blue glass, this lamp captures ...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Blown 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...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Josef Frank, Sconce, Brass, Metal, White Paper, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, metal and white paper sconce designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions variable, measured as illustrated in first image.
Overall Dime...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Johan Carpner 3452-8 STAV SPOT 2 Brass Ceiling Lamp by Konsthantverk
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model 3452-8 STAV SPOT 2 designed by Johan Carpner and manufactured by Konsthantverk.
The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps are manufactured using crafts...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$845 Sale Price
30% Off
Large floor lamp by Paavo Tynell's Taito Oy, circa 1940
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Tall floor lamp produced by Taito Oy, Finland , Circa 1940th.
It is probable that this was designed as a custom commission by Paavo Tynell.
Provenance: Property from the private coll...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Pierre Forssell Brass Lamp Stamped 1975 and 1978 Produced in Skultuna Sweden
Located in Forest, BE
This table lamp was hand crafted in 1975 and 1978 at the Skultuna studio were Pierre Forssell was working with he's assistant. The lamp is made of a brass tube where some holes were ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.5” H x 6” W x 8.75“D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.625” H x 3....
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage 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
Pendant Model 3023, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1930/1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pendant model 3023, designed by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy, 1930/1940s. Brass frame with paper shades. Marked. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use....
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare and Large Silk Flush Mount, Itsu Oy, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare large flush mount, manufactured by Itsu Oy, 1950s. Silk shade with brass details. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Spectacular Scandinavian Mode...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Lauritzen VL45 'Radiohus' Pendant in Pale Yellow Glass for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Lauritzen VL45 'Radiohus' Pendant in Pale Yellow Glass for Louis Poulsen
Originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen for the construction of the Radiohuset building ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.75” H x 6.125” W x 8.375“D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 11.75” H x 2.25”...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Pine
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy 'Concerto' Chandeliers in Brass and Amber Glass
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, chandeliers from the 'Concerto' series, model '9029/4', brass, glass, metal, Finland, 1948
This majestic chandelier is designed by the master in the field...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell "Trumpet" Chinese Hat Floor Lamp 9602 Brass & Rattan, Taito 1940s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful example of the iconic Paavo Tynell floor lamp model 9602, also known as the Chinese hat. This specimen features the highly sought-after "trumpet" foot, made of cast brass...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, 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
$604 Sale Price / item
28% Off
ASEA mid-century wall lamp by Bo Råman, brass oak & glass, Sweden 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A mid-century modernist wall lamp designed by Bo Råman and produced by the Swedish lighting manufacturer ASEA Belysning in the 1950s. Crafted from brass, it features a bowl-shaped gl...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans Bergström Pair of Brass and Wood 8-Arm Chandeliers, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of remarkable 8-arm chandeliers (model '10/8'), designed by Hans Bergström. Produced by Ateljé Lyktan in the 1940s. Made from brass, details in wood, the chandeliers feature new...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and wood table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.1” H x 4” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3.5” Top Diameter x 8” Bottom...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Iconic Gunnel Nyman Domus Academica Floor Lamp in Perforated Brass, Idman 1947
By Idman Oy, Gunnel Nyman
Located in Helsinki, FI
Due to the rarity and significance of this piece we have chosen to leave it in original condition and avoid any modifications or replacement parts, only the brass has been polished ...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Chandelier by Paavo Tynell
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ceiling lamp model "9029", designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy. Stamped "TAITO 9029". Finland , Circa 1940th-1950th.
One glass shade slightly shorter then other, but not effected ...
Category
1950s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$18,000
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
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
$176 / item
Scandinavian Modern Patinated Brass Table Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen, LYFA, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare table lamp designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen and manufactured by LYFA, Copenhagen in the 1940s. Adjustable head. Burnished and patinated brass with fluted middle piece in green viny...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Valinte Oy, Table Lamp, Brass, Finland, 1940s
By Valinte Oy
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass table lamp designed and produced by Valinte OY, Finland, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.15” H x 7.15” W x 11.35” D
Dimensions variable based on position ...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius Chandelier in Aluminum
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Juhl Fabricius, aluminum, Denmark, design 1963, later production
Designed in 1963 by the Danish duo Jørgen Kastholm and Preben Juhl Fabricius, this striking...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
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
$717 Sale Price / item
30% Off
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...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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 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
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
Early Alvar Aalto A332 Beehive Pendant in White & Brass, Valaistustyö 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is one of Alvar Aalto´s most iconic lighting designs. It was first designed in 1953. The design is incredibly simple and takes from nature as it m...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Poul Henningsen Limited Edition 'PH 2/1 Amber Glass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen Limited Edition 'PH 2/1 Amber Glass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
This legendary design stems from Henningsen's brillia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Three Scandinavian Pine Opaline Glass Sconces Wall Lights, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Set of three Scandinavian designer pine wood torchiere wall sconces, Denmark, 1960s. Very elegant design with opaline glass globes and brass accents. Both wall lights in fine vintage...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Pine, Opaline Glass
$2,513 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Flower Pots by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful 1970s flower pot hanging lights by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, three orange, white & blue enameled pieces with matching colored cords on a single canopy, heights are f...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Huge Lyfa Embassy Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund
Located in Vienna, AT
Bowl form, brass frame fitted with eight E27 and 3 E14 sockets and heavy crystal glasses made by Orrefors in the early 1960s for Lyfa.
The total height will be customized.
2 pieces ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$3,790 / item
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Metal, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 53“ H x 32” W x 10.5” D
Bulb Specifications...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Early 1930s "PH-lamp" by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Odense, DK
Original "2/2" PH-lamp by Poul Henningsen (PH) made in the early 1930s at Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen. Wall mounting in patinated brass and original shades in the rare one-layered opal...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
'Pan 95' Bronze Wall Lamp by Bent Karlby for Lyfa
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Paris, IDF
Wall lamp pan / 95 by LYFA
Wall lamp pan / 95 signed by Bent Karlby for LYFA
Polished aluminum / Bronze finish
Measures: L.95 mm, H.360 mm.
Plastic wire (white) 250cm
Bulbs: E27 m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
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
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
Large Poul Henningsen Pendant 'Patented' in Copper, L. Poulsen Denmark 1930s
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Rare and Large PH Pendant in copper and brass, designed by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by Louis Poulsen.
Early model. Stamped 'Patented'
Pendant with three shades that gives a ...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Rare Floral Pendant, Itsu, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare pendant, manufactured by Itsu, 1950s. Brass frame and details, opaline glass shades. Flower details in similar style as Paavo Tynell bridal bouquet...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
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...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Josef Frank, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass & Fabric, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
An adjustable brass wall light with a fabric shade designed by Josef Frank. Produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden during the 1950s. Configured for plug-in with cord feeding from bottom o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mauri Almari Table Lamp Model 61054 in Brass & Rattan, Idman, 1950s
By Mauri Almari, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and delicate brass table lamp designed by Mauri Almari and manufactured by Idman in the 1950s in Finland. Despite the small size of this lamp the combination of brass & w...
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.