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
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; 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
Verner Panton Pantop Ø23 Pendant in Burgundy
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
SS02 Pendant Light Ø60cm/23.6in, Hand Crocheted in 100% Egyptian Cotton
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
A versatile direct overhead light. In its larger size, Simple Shade 02 makes an elegant centre piece for social spaces. SS02 is perfect suspended low for lighting intimate spaces. Me...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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 enameled pieces with matching new colored cords on a single canopy, insides of the reflecto...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Poul Henningsen PH 3/2 Opaline Glass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Brass
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 3/2 Opaline Glass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen in brass.
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, Metal
1970s Pendant Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Original vintage Scandinavian lamp consisting of thin plastic bands.
This modern antique piece traces in style and colors the taste of the 1970s.
Consists of plastic bands of dif...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Hans Bergström brass ceiling lamps, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Hans Bergström. Solid brass and opaline shades.
Produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden, 1950s.
2 pieces available.
Please note: listed price is for one (1) lamp.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Table Lamp Brass "PH-Lamp" by PH / Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning original production PH-table lamp model "3,5/2" by Poul Henningsen manufactured at Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen in the 1940s. The lamp base is made from patinated brass and white bakelite parts. The shades are all original and unrestored. The upper shade is made from yellow lacquered metal with a wonderful patina while the middle and lower are made from frosted matte glass which gives a wonderful light distribution. A beautiful and rare example of the world famous lamp icon.
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. 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. PH 3/2 Table is a member of the three-shade family. Thus PH did not just design a light, but an entire system – around a thousand different models have been produced over the years. PH was the first person to pursue a scientific approach to light and use the logarithmic spiral as a basis. By using a design based on the logarithmic spiral he achieved even distribution of light over the entire curve of the shade. This even light distribution, together with the diffuse reflection through the glass, made it possible to control glare and shadow. Each shade reduces the amount of light equally, due to their distance from the light source. The PH light model numbers refer to the shade size. Each top shade had a corresponding set of middle and lower shades. In the ‘pure’ models, such as the 2/2, the top shade has a size of about 20 cm, with corresponding lower shades. PH 3/2 Table consists of an app. 30 cm top shade, but uses lower shades from the 2/2 model. These ‘hybrid’ models were introduced due to the desire to hang the pendants at lower heights. The system was also used for wall, table and floor lamps. This specific example has a "3,5" top shade (33,7 cm.) and a "2" middle and lower shade making it a "3,5/2 PH lamp".
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson C 627 'Rulle' Raw Brass Outdoor Sconce
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson C 627 'Rulle' raw brass outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in raw unlacqu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamp in Brass from Lilux, Sweden 1960s
Located in Örebro, SE
Cool Scandinavian Modern floor lamp in brass from Lilux, Sweden 1960s.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Original wiring, we recommend this lamp...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mac Hegerup Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Red Glass, 1960s
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Ceiling lamp in brass and red glass designed by Mac Hegerup for Kronobergs Belysning in Sweden, 1960s.
This stunning red glass ceiling lamp was designed by Mac Hegerup in the 1960...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Acrylic
SS02 Pendant Light Ø80cm/31.5in, Hand Crocheted in 100% Egyptian Cotton
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
A versatile direct overhead light. In its larger Size, Simple Shade 02 makes an elegant centre piece for social spaces. SS02 is perfect suspended low for lighting intimate spaces.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans Agne Jakobsson Pine and Copper Wall Lamp
Located in Forest, BE
Nice set of 3 pine and copper wall lamps. They provide a warm atmosphere and even better when lighted. Made of thin stripes of pine delicately nailed with a brass nail to the copper plate that is the back and sides. Minimal details. When can get more upon request.
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Hans-Agne Jakobsson naît à Hvadhem sur l’île de Gotland en Suède. Menuisier de formation, il poursuit à Göteborg des études d’architecture qui lui permettent d’intégrer le département de design industriel au sein de General Motors.
Très vite, sa passion du bois le rattrape et il s’oriente alors vers des créations plus artisanales. Il devient ainsi le collaborateur de designers célèbres tels que Carl Malmsten ou le très radical Werner West. De ces années d’apprentissage naît une profonde passion pour la lumière, la subtilité et la magie de l’éclairage. Installé dès 1950 à Markaryd dans le sud de la Suède, il propose ses créations dans sa boutique du centre-ville.
L’anecdote raconte qu’un soir de Noël, trouvant son espace trop sombre, il crée dans l’urgence une suspension en pin. Son succès est tel qu’il décide de fonder en 1951 sa propre entreprise Hans-Agne Jakobsson A/B.
La région de Markaryd est une région bordée de lacs et de bois sombres. Jakobsson ne s’inspire pas directement de la nature mais de l’atmosphère si particulière qui se dégage de ces paysages, où la lumière semble être en conflit perpétuel avec la nuit. Influencé par le modernisme, il s’intéresse également très tôt aux nouveaux matériaux qui apparaissent dans les années 1950. Le laiton le passionne tout particulièrement. Il l’associe naturellement au verre pour créer des modèles dont les plus monumentaux orneront les bâtiments publics, les salles de concert ou les églises.
Il n’oublie pas pour autant les intérieurs de ses contemporains et crée de nombreuses lampes, lampadaires ou appliques n’ayant pour frontières que les limites de son imagination. Viendront au milieu des années 1960 les modèles en laiton et fils de soie qui connaissent un immense succès et propulsent Jakobsson parmi les créateurs les plus influents de sa génération.
Le travail d’un autre grand créateur, le danois...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Kalmar Large Rectangular Ice Glass Sconces
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
Impressive large scale rectangular ice glass sconces featuring a stylized woven effect with chrome backplates. Sconces require 4 candelabra type bulbs each, 25W max.
Category
20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Table Lamps by Bäcklunds Järn & Smide, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Skellefteå BJS, Sweden, 1960s.
Teak and brass.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Set of "Vitrika" Wall Lamps in Pinewood & Amber Glass, Denmark, 1970s
By Vitrika
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful set of Danish Modern wall lamps in solid Scandinavian pinewood and amber colored glass shades. The lamps were made in the 1970s by th...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Reeded Glass, Wood
Danish Modern Pair of Large Ceramic Table Lamps, Mid Century, Made in 1970s
By Gertrud Vasegaard, Axella Stentøj
Located in Odense, DK
A lovely pair of large Danish ceramic table lamps in various brown colors. Made in 1970s. This beautiful vintage pair will complementary many inte...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Tall Kähler HAK Table Lamp Turquoise Blue Brown Danish Midcentury Ceramic, 1960s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Tall table lamp designed by Nils Kähler and made by Herman August Kähler´s ceramic workshop in Denmark in the 1960´s
Nils Kähler (1906-1979) was fourth generation of the family Kä...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Floor Lamp in Brass by Bertil Brisborg, Nordiska Kompaniet Swedish Modern, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Floor lamp model 531011 designed by Bertil Brisborg. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet for the Triva series. Designed around 1948 and produced sometime between there and the 1950s. Made...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
Large Swedish Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Falkenbergs Belysning, large wall lamps, patinated copper, coated steel, Sweden, 1960s
Grand Swedish wall lights in patinated copper. The cylindric shade directs the light downwards...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper, Steel
Wooden Wall Lamp
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful wooden wall lamp from the 1960s.
Very nice design and an asset to any home.
A spectacular play of light is created.
Condi...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Pine
Hans Agne Jakobsson Brass Wall Lamp, Midcentury from Sweden
Located in Forest, BE
Nice brass wall lamps. They provide a warm atmosphere and even better when lighted. Made of thin stripes of brass delicately riveted with a brass nail to the metal frame. Minimal details. We have a set of 4 to match this one. Great to have them as a set of 5. When can get more upon request.
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Hans-Agne Jakobsson naît à Hvadhem sur l’île de Gotland en Suède. Menuisier de formation, il poursuit à Göteborg des études d’architecture qui lui permettent d’intégrer le département de design industriel au sein de General Motors.
Très vite, sa passion du bois le rattrape et il s’oriente alors vers des créations plus artisanales. Il devient ainsi le collaborateur de designers célèbres tels que Carl Malmsten ou le très radical Werner West. De ces années d’apprentissage naît une profonde passion pour la lumière, la subtilité et la magie de l’éclairage. Installé dès 1950 à Markaryd dans le sud de la Suède, il propose ses créations dans sa boutique du centre-ville.
L’anecdote raconte qu’un soir de Noël, trouvant son espace trop sombre, il crée dans l’urgence une suspension en pin. Son succès est tel qu’il décide de fonder en 1951 sa propre entreprise Hans-Agne Jakobsson A/B.
La région de Markaryd est une région bordée de lacs et de bois sombres. Jakobsson ne s’inspire pas directement de la nature mais de l’atmosphère si particulière qui se dégage de ces paysages, où la lumière semble être en conflit perpétuel avec la nuit. Influencé par le modernisme, il s’intéresse également très tôt aux nouveaux matériaux qui apparaissent dans les années 1950. Le laiton le passionne tout particulièrement. Il l’associe naturellement au verre pour créer des modèles dont les plus monumentaux orneront les bâtiments publics, les salles de concert ou les églises.
Il n’oublie pas pour autant les intérieurs de ses contemporains et crée de nombreuses lampes, lampadaires ou appliques n’ayant pour frontières que les limites de son imagination. Viendront au milieu des années 1960 les modèles en laiton et fils de soie qui connaissent un immense succès et propulsent Jakobsson parmi les créateurs les plus influents de sa génération.
Le travail d’un autre grand créateur, le danois...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of 3 Hans Bergström Flush Mount Lights, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Ateljé Lyktan, Åhus, Sweden, 1950s.
Installed with 1 bulb with E27 socket.
Please note: listed price is for one (1) lamp (set of 3 available).
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Brass Wall Lights V-324, Scandinavian / Mid-Century Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Classic midcentury wall lamps in polished brass, model V-324 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd AB, Sweden. Produced in the 1960s. 3 pcs available, sold per pcs.
Good ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
SS02 Pendant Light Ø50cm/19.7 in, Hand Crocheted in 100% Egyptian Cotton
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
A versatile direct overhead light. In its larger Size, Simple Shade 02 makes an elegant centre piece for social spaces. SS02 is perfect suspended low for lighting intimate spaces.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Stig Lindberg Big Black/Brown/Blueish Table Lamp, Sweden Unique 1970 Rare Size
Located in Forest, BE
This is a very unique table lamp with the very famous Japanese glaze (tenmoku). Its a higher piece than usual. This is a real lamp not a vase that was transformed later. You can see ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Wool
Le Klint & Palshus Stoneware Table Lamp Denmark by Esben Klint, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful table lamp model no. 311 designed by Esben Klint in 1949 for Le Klint, Denmark. This stoneware edition was handmade at Palshus Stentøj, Copenhagen in the 1950s in commission for Le Klint. This one is decorated in the rare "Haresfur" glazing perfected by Palshus. The lamp is mounted with the original hand folded acrylic...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Stoneware, Acrylic
Bo Notini Ceiling Lamps by Glössner, Sweden, 1950s
By Glossner AB
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare set of 2 Bo Notini ceiling lights produced by Glössner AB, Sweden, 1950s.
Please note: listed price is for a single. Perforated brass and etched glass shades.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Flowerpot Vp9 Portable Dark Plum Table Lamp by Verner Panton for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Among the most norm-breaking Danish designs of the 1960s, the iconic form of Verner Panton's Flowerpot is available in a series which now consists of seven different models. In close...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Swedish Modern Brass Table Lamp by Aneta Belysning, Växjö, Sweden, 1970s
By Aneta
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking table was lamp was produced by the Swedish manufacturer Aneta in the town of Växjö in the 1970s. The elegant sphere shaped base is made of polished brass. The tall, con...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Boréns Model "7210" Brass Floor Lamp with Ruched Lampshade, Sweden 1960s
By Boréns Borås
Located in Utrecht, NL
Low, diffused light is an instant interior mood-lifter, so lampshades are decorating essentials. At night, a stylish lampshade can cheer up a room, emitting a gentle light. During th...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1970s PH 4 1/2-4 Metal Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
Located in Knebel, DK
This pendant lamp, model 117077 (PH 4 1/2-4 Metal), was designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. The model is no longer in production in this size.
The pendant lamp is in a ve...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Hans Agne Jakobsson Chandelier Model T434/15 in Brass and Glass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
This elegant chandelier was designed in the 1960s by the Swedish interior and furniture designer Hans Agne Jakobsson. His philosophy was to create a soft glowing light that should ab...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Semi Pendant Lamp Brass by Fog & Morup, 1970s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Fabulous Semi lamp designed by Fog & Morup in the 70s in its most exclusive version thanks to its large size of 70 cm in diameter and its shiny brass finish and white interior. A tru...
Category
1970s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Glazed Ceramic Tablelamp by Cilla Adelcreutz & Lars Jöransson, Sweden 1980
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great Swedish stoneware tablelamp named `Creole` with a beautiful glazed handpainted surface in a color mix of blue, purple, bronze, beige and black. Designed by Cilla Adelcreutz & L...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Swedish Cream White Metal Table Lamp Pair by Svend Aage Holm-sørensen 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely cream white enameled metal table lamp pair designed in 1955 by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen for Asea, Sweden. These cone shaped rare...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brass Ceiling Lamp by Hans Bergström, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Hans Bergström. Solid brass and opaline shades.
Produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden, 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Danish Kähler HAK Table Lamp Amber Yellow Glaze Midcentury Ceramic, 1960s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
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
Scandinavian Modern Opaline Glass Pendant by Maria Lindeman, Idman, 1940s/1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Scandinavian Modern opaline glass pendant by Maria Lindeman for Idman Oy from the 1940s/1950s. Beautiful intricate brass details. Good vintage condition, minor wear consistent with a...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Metal Pendant Lamp by Elio Martinelli
Located in München, DE
Wonderful stainless steel pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design of the lamp creates a cozy atmosphere.
Very high quality processing.
A great design object and an enrichment for ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Ceiling Lamps Model 587 by Luxus in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Big ceiling lamps model 587 designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Oak, Plastic
Large 1950s Bent Karlby 5-Arm Glass and Brass Chandelier for Lyfa
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Bent Karlby 5-arm glass and brass chandelier for Lyfa. Executed in patinated brass with five opaline blown glass shades, Denmark, circa 1950s. A quintessentially Danish Modern chandelier...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Sonata' Wall Light
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall light model V-169, brass, glass, Sweden, 1960s
This beautiful brass and glass wall lamp, model V-169 from the 'Sonat...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
GamFratesi Black 'Yuh' Wall Light for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
GamFratesi Black 'YUH' wall light for Louis Poulsen. Designed by Stine Gam and Enrico Fratesi, the YUH reflects Louis Poulsen’s philosophy of designing to shape light. Inspired by the classic virtues of Danish Modernism, Poul Henningsen’s philosophy about light and with Arne Jacobsen’s geometric shapes, GamFratesi pays homage to the legends and adds their own characteristic aesthetic playfulness to the new Yuh Lamp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Set of 6 Wall Lights, Sweden, 1980s
By Fagerhult
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of 6 available. Can be installed for outdoor use.
Please note that listed price is for a single lamp.
Produced by Fagerhults Belysning, Sweden, 1980s.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Danish Kähler HAK Table Lamp Brown with Amber Yellow Glaze, Midcentury, 1960s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Table lamp from Herman August Kähler's ceramic workshop in Denmark. Made ca 1960s. The design is attributed to Nils Kähler.
The lamp base has an incised pattern and the glossy gla...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Pair of Danish Orient Minor Pendant Lamps in Copper, Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Vorst, BE
Pair of Orient Minor pendant lamps in brushed copper. Design by Jo Hammerborg in 1957 for Fog & Morup, Denmark.
Jo Hammerborg has been the art director of Fog & Morup for over 20...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Copper
Scandinavian Modern Brass Pendant by Boréns, Borås
By Boréns Borås
Located in Vienna, AT
Polished brass frame with a pressed glass shade, fitted with one porcelain E27 socket up to 100W. Manufactured in the late 1960s by Boréns, Borås, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Desk Lamp by KT Valaistus
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Desk lamp, custom order produced by KT Valaistus ( Kone-Tukku Oy) for Hotel Lappee Lappeenrata, Finland. Circa 1980th.
Adjustable lamps head made of po...
Category
1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1960s Floor Lamp Orange Lampshade
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian modernist vintage lamp made of plastic and fabric.
Consists of the white plastic frame and orange fabric shade.
Distinguished by the long, slender stem and the wide,...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson Table Lamps Bn-26, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of vintage Hans-Agne Jakobsson table lamps, model BN-26 in white lacquered aluminium.
Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden.
The overall impression is good....
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Scandinavian Midcentury Floor Lamp in Brass and Leather
Located in Karlstad, SE
Scandinavian midcentury tripod floor lamp in brass and leather, manufactured in Sweden, 1960s.
This lamp consists of a leather-covered brass base, resting on a tripod foot in solid ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson Floor Lamps Model G-60, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lacquered metal frame in forest green. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Huge Ceramic Lamp Palshus Model Dl 25
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian huge ceramic lamp by for Palshus. E27 bulb. Shade not included.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Royal Copenhagen "Baca" Ceramics Table Lamp by Nils Thorsson, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful faience table lamp by Royal Copenhagen, Denmark in the 1960s. The "Baca"-series was designed by Nils Thorsson . Signed underneath. White flax linen lampshade included.
Thorsson’s work as a designer varied greatly theamatically, from the naturalistic featuring birds, fish, and butterfly motifs, to the abstract and geometric. During his time at Royal Copenhagen, Thorsson was the factory's most prolific designer, designing at least five of the best known production ranges for the company including Solberg (1930s); Marselis (Alumina, 1950s), which was an elegant, yet affordable line for everyday use; Tenera (1960s); Baca (1960s), which features highly detailed and complex relief patterns; and Diana (1970s), as well as many other pieces in glazes that are lesser known and harder to find on the vintage...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Stoneware
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Brass Chandelier with Five Globes
Located in Madrid, ES
Large brass chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Frame made of brass. Five arms with round glass globes. The height of the rod can be shortened on request.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Pendant Ceiling Light in Diamond Pattern Glass, Vitrika 60s
By Vitrika
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish hanging light designed and manufactured by the Danish design trio Vitrika in the 1960s. The name Vitrika, or Vi-Tri-Ka means 'The three of us can do it'. The lamp features ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Modern Table Lamp in Brass and Leather by Boréns, Sweden, 1960s
By Boréns Borås
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful table lamp in brushed brass and leather by Boréns, Sweden.
This lamp will work fine as an office lamp or will be a great addition o giv...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, 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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