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
Hand Crafted Solitaire 03 Pendant, Ø100cm/39.4in
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
SIMPLE SHADE collection is the essence of a shade. One simple design with transformative properties in singular and multiple forms. Using Japanese philosophy to mindfully design spac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Art Deco flush mount ceiling lamp by Birger Ekman, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Impressive flush mount ceiling lamp designed by Birger Ekman for Mjölby Intarsia during the 1930s.
Lovely wood inlays.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Scandinavian Modern Mid Century Table Lamps by Trivselbelysning in Brass, 1970s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of table lamps produced in Sweden by Trivselbelysning AB. Made from Brass and aluminum. Adjustable in angle and in height. Light switch on the chords. Good vintage condition wit...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Rare ´Millionaire´ Poul Henningsen Table Lamp, Denmark 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Henningsen & Louis Poulsen - Mid-Century Modern Design
A beautiful 5/ 3 'Millionaire' table lamp by Poul Henningsen (1894-1967). The lamp is rare due to its size and age - ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Acrylic, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white acrylic wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 14.5” H x 9.5” W x 5“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 2.75” H x 1...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage 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
Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Floor Lamp in Pine Uno Kristiansson, Sweden 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Floor lamp manufactured in Sweden and designed by Uno Kristiansson. Made in solid pine this one with its organic shape gives any home a nice vibe.
All new cotton shade made is inclu...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Pine
Scandinavian Ceiling Lamp, Brass and Blown Glass. Made in Finland
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Turku, FI
Beautiful Ceiling lamp, manufactured by Hyval, was designed in the 1970s. The brass-framed ceiling lamp consists of five branches, each covered with a surface-decorated glass sphere....
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell, large perforated brass commissioned pendant for Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Large Paavo Tynell ceiling light made in solid brass, composed with a perforated shade and glass diffuseur. The lamp is is really good condition. The pipe can be cut if needed. Paavo...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
'Pan 300' Pendant Lamp Bronze by Bent Karlby for Lyfa
By Lyfa, Bent Karlby
Located in Paris, IDF
Pendant lamp PAN / 300 by Lyfa
Pendant lamp Pan signed by Bent Karlby for Lyfa
Aluminum, finish: Bronze
D.300mm H.480mm
Steel wire (black textile) 6m
Bulb: E27 max 60W (120-230V)
PAN is a visually striking piece designed by Bent Karlby in 1970, combining light and art. Crafted from 12 polished aluminium pipes, the iconic pendant elegantly illuminates its glossy exteriors and provides comfortable downlight and subtle ambient lighting through its open top.
The PAN series exemplifies Karlby's talent for creating timeless designs. Originally influenced by the Pop Art trend of the 1970s, early PAN lamps...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
'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
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
Vintage Scandinavian Table Lamp in Zebra Wood & 'Diamond' Glass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small unusual table light fashioned from lacquered/dark zebra wood and installed with a cylindrical shade in diamond pattern glass. Unknown Scandinavian maker circa 1970-80. Measurem...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Zebra Wood
Danish Kähler HAK Tall Table Lamp Brown and Warm Yellow, Modern Ceramic 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall table lamp by Nils Kähler from Herman August Kähler's ceramic workshop in Denmark. Made ca 1960s.
The lamp base has an incised pattern and the glossy glaze is amber / curry co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Scandinavian Copper Pendant Ultra by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Morup Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
The scandinavian Modern Copper Ultra Pendant lamp was designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Mørup in the 1960s in Denmark and is a prominent example of Danish design from the mid-20...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Hand Crafted Cave Pendant, Ø60cm/23.6in
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
LIGHT / SHADE collection are down lights, V2 GLÜCK, CAVE and VEX. Designed in response to a need for beautiful and unique direct lighting.
A double cloth lower section cleverly conce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hand Crafted Solitaire 02 Pendant, Ø100cm/39.4in
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
SIMPLE SHADE collection is the essence of a shade. One simple design with transformative properties in singular and multiple forms. Using Japanese philosophy to mindfully design spac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare ´Millionaire´ Poul Henningsen Table Lamp, Denmark 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Henningsen & Louis Poulsen - Mid-Century Modern Design
A beautiful 5/ 3 'Millionaire' table lamp by Poul Henningsen (1894-1967). The lamp is rare due to its size and age - ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper
Danish Modern, Model "T3" Table Lamp by Niels Rasmussen Thykier, Made in 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare table lamp by Niels Rasmusen Thykier, model ''T3” Major. Frame and top of brass, fabric in oil-impregnated red/orange paper screen. A first edition lamp from early production (1...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian mid century outdoor facade lamp, Westal model 283, Sweden, 1970s
By Westal
Located in Forserum, SE
An organically shaped Scandinavian outdoor facade lamp, model 283, produced by the Swedish lighting manufacturer Westal in the 1970s. It’s crafted from solid copper with a beautiful ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Idman 'H2-55/30' Ceiling Lamp in White-Lacquered Metal, 1960s
By Idman
Located in Prague, New Town
Square flush mount ceiling lamp (model 'H2-55/30'), produced by Idman in Finland, 1964. Made from white-lacquered metal. Removable metal grid. Manufacturer's stamp to the base. The l...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dramatic patina and light denting present.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 4.25” H x 7” W x 6“ D
Back Plate Di...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian vintage brass and fabric floor lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage brass floor lamp with light fabric shade, inspired by the style of Hans-Agne Jakobsson and ASEA.
Clean lines and balanced proportions define this vintage Scandinavian-style ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Swedish Josef Frank Style Textile Pendant, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian modern vintage pendant with cream white draped textile shade with decorative braided edge. Slender lacquered bent pine wood mount and top. Manufactured by Markslöjd in t...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Textile, Wood
Swedish Table Lamp from Böhlmarks, 1930s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Elegant table lamp, crafted by Böhlmarks in the 1930s. The design features a sleek, tapered stem anchored by a spherical brass detail and a solid, circular base. The lamp is complemented by a newly custom-made pleated lampshade, created from vintage chintz fabric...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Brass Table Lamps from Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1930s
By Bohlmarks
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of striking Swedish Modern table lamps from Böhlmarks, made from brass with wooden stems. Heavily patinated shades with scalloped edges and small holes that let the light out in...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian ceramic floor lamp by Marian Zawadzki for Tilgmans, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Forserum, SE
A large and impressive ceramic floor lamp crafted by the Polish-Swedish artist Marian Zawadzki for Tilgmans Keramik in Gothenburg, Sweden. The ceramic base is decorated with a polych...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Textile
Ceiling Lamp Chandelier with Green Grasses by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks. Ceiling lamp with hardwood suspension, six shades of olive green glass and inner glass of clear, double-corrugated glas...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Wall Light in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall lights ‘Tratten’, copper, Sweden, 1950s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this wall light 'Tratten', which is crafted fro...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Pair of Swedish Pine Wood Wall Lamps by Aneta, Sweden, 1970s
By Aneta
Located in Karis, Nyland
Pair of Swedish modern 1970s wall lights made from pinewood. Beautiful and fine craftsmanship of these timeless wall lights from northern Europe. This pair was made with love for the...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Hand Crafted Beret Simple Shade, Demi Double Cloth Pendant, Ø100cm/39in
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
Appearing as a magical adaptation of the Simple Shade topped with a beret. Both upper and lower sections feature a double cloth finish for distinct inner and outer colours. Perfect s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Austrian KIWI Wicker Wall Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Kiwi wall lamp from the 1950s.
Great and exceptional design with a fantastically elegant look.
The rattan lampshade creates a very cozy atmosphere and a spectacular play of...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Brutalist Unic Sejer Studio Danish Ceramic Table Lamp Dark Blue + New Shade
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Mid-century Danish Brutalist ceramic table lamp by Fridtjof Sejersen for Sejer. Made ca 1960s to 1970s. It´s made in his own studio workshop in Nr. A...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
A pair of pendants by Paavo Tynell
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of lighting pedants designed by Paavo Tynell produced by Idman for Lightolier. Circa 1955. Frosted glass shade with lacquered metal and polished brass ceiling cup. Dimensions...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount, Finland, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern flush mount, manufactured in Finland, 1950s. Fabric lampshade with brass details. Good vintage condition, patina and minor wear consistent with age and use. Beaut...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Sisal and Oak Pendant Lamp by Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design is very unusual.
The shape and materials create a warm and very pleasant light.
Condition:
Very good vintage conditi...
Category
1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian brown & mustard Ceramic Table Lamp, Nils Kähler for HAK, Denmark
By Nils Kähler
Located in Vorst, BE
Stoneware table lamp in brown and uranium yellow glaze, designed by Nils Kähler in the 1960s. Manufactured by the workshop of Herman A. Kähler Ceramic (HAK) in the town of Naestved in southern Denmark...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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
1940s Giovanni Michelucci Brass Ministerial Table Lamp for Lariolux
Located in Glendale, CA
1940s Giovanni Michelucci brass ministerial table lamp for Lariolux. Produced circa 1940 and executed in richly patinated brass with swiveling arm and rotating adjustable shade. Remi...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Scandinavian Brass Wall Lamp with Opaline Sphere, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
An elegantly crafted wall sconce in patinated brass featuring a frosted spherical opaline glass shade. Unknow Scandinavian maker/designer in the style of Fritz Schlegel and Vilhelm L...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mari Simmulson, Table Lamp, Brown Glazed Earthenware, Upsala Ekeby Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A brown glazed earthenware table lamp designed by Mari Simmulson and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Sold without Lampshade
Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 12.75 x 4.56 x ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Earthenware
'Pan 190' Pendant Lamp Bronze by Bent Karlby for Lyfa
By Lyfa, Bent Karlby
Located in Paris, IDF
Pendant lamp PAN / 190 by Lyfa
Pendant lamp Pan signed by Bent Karlby for Lyfa
Polished aluminum, finish: bronze
D.190 mm H.320 mm
Textile wire (white) 300cm
Bulb: E27 max 60W (120-230V)
PAN is a visually striking piece designed by Bent Karlby in 1970, combining light and art. Crafted from 12 polished aluminium pipes, the iconic pendant elegantly illuminates its glossy exteriors and provides comfortable downlight and subtle ambient lighting through its open top.
The PAN series exemplifies Karlby's talent for creating timeless designs. Originally influenced by the Pop Art trend of the 1970s, early PAN lamps...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and etched glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.75” H x 7.25” W x 4.5“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Uppsala Armaturfabrik Model "59402" Table Lamp, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The mid-century modern era, spanning from the 1940s to the 1960s, brought a new approach to lighting design, emphasising simplicity, functionality, and the use of new materials. This...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Space Age Large Table Lamp Chrome Fagerhults, Sweden, 1970s
By Fagerhult
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This large, chromed table lamp was manufactured at Fagerhults Belysning in Sweden, 1970s.
The shade is in chromed metal and plastic, the rest of it in chromed metal. When lit it giv...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
ceiling lamp model T-6H by Alf Svensson, Bergboms, Sweden, 1950s
By Bergboms, Alf Svensson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Ceiling lamp model T-6H designed by Alf Svensson. Produced in Sweden by Bergboms during the 1950s. Large lamp shade in blue and white lacquered aluminum with brass details and original opal glass shade. Ceiling cup and counter weight in grey lacquered metal and beech wood. The lamp can be seamlessly heightened or lowered by pulling the counterweight up or down. The top wheel have a restoration (pictured). Good vintage condition with original lacquer. Age related wear and patina. The glass shade has slight hair needle...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Metal
Scandinavian Modern Monumental Poul Henningsen Ph Louvre Pendant Light
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This stunning large-scale Poul Henningsen "PH Louvre" pendant lamp for Louis Poulsen pendant is composed of thirteen concentric, stacked white metal louvers over a polished aluminum ...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Blue Juno Hanging Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Blue (slight purple tone) flying saucer pendant light called 'Juno' and designed by Jo Hammerborg for his Rainbow Line in 1969. Manufacture...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Organic Modern Cypress 33" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
Limited-Edition Mid-Century Modern Cypress Veneer Pendant Light: A Natural Masterpiece
Bring the beauty of nature indoors with this stunning, limited-edition mid-century modern cypr...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Wood, Bentwood, Cypress
Large Vilhelm Lauritzen VL45 'Radiohus' Pendant in Amber Glass for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Vilhelm Lauritzen VL45 'Radiohus' pendant in amber glass for Louis Poulsen.
Originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen for the construction of the Radiohuset buildi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 29” H x 24” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5” H x 4.25” D
Stem length...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Josef Frank, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
By Josef Frank, Orrefors
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and blown glass table lamp attributed to Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn and Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Abrasion to glass close to brass socket as illustrated.
Dimensions of...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Jonas Bohlin 'Oxid' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Wall Light for Örsjö
Located in Glendale, CA
Jonas Bohlin 'Oxid' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Wall Light for Örsjö. Executed in richly patinated metal with an opaline glass diffuser. An incredibly refined and clean geometric design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Bakelite, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, cream-white bakelite and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.5” H x 14.5” W x 5.125” D
Dimensions of Canopy...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige yellow glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2” H x 3.75” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-14 bulbs. 5 sockets.Th...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Chandelier by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Large chandelier designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for their own company Luxus in Sweden during the 1960s. Solid oak structure with large acrylic diffusers. Adjustable height according to preference. 8 lampshades...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Acrylic, Oak
Pair of Swedish Pine Wood Wall Lamps by Aneta, Sweden, 1970s
By Aneta
Located in Karis, Nyland
Pair of Swedish modern 1970s wall lights made from pinewood. Beautiful and fine craftsmanship of these timeless wall lights from northern Europe. This pair was made with love for the...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Hans Agne Jakobsson Markaryd Candle Lantern Tealight Brass Glass White Lamp
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Adorable and very rare candle holder, L163 candle holder by Hans-Agne Jakobsson Markaryd from the 1950s.
The base is in white glass with a brass candle holder.
The lampshade is in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Opal and teak ceiling pendants by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö Sweden
Located in Hägersten, SE
Ceiling pendant model "Droppen" designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced in Sweden by Luxus during the 1950s. Made from long drop shaped opal glass shades with teak fittings. V...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Opaline Glass
Swedish Modern Pendant by Harald Notini for Böhlmarks, Model 11894
Located in Karlstad, SE
Swedish Modern pendant in brass, designed by Harald Notini and manufactured by Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s.
This impressive pendant is made with high quality and great details. It featu...
Category
20th Century Swedish 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
Art deco ceiling light by Lars Holmström for Arvika konsthantverk, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great ceiling lamp designed by Lars Holmström and produced by Arvika Konsthantverk in Sweden during the 1930s.
Made of steel, brass and glass. A piece very much in the style of Swed...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Jonas Hidle 'Soap Bubble' Ceiling Lamp in Smoke Glass & Brass, 1960s
By Jonas Hidle
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The Norwegian designer Jonas Hidle created this striking mushroom shaped pendant light. Among the Norwegian referred to as the 'Soap Bubble Lamp'. Its composed of a large hand blown ...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Norwegian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Norway, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.5 ” H x 8 ” W x 5.875“D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.5...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Designed "Frants" Ceiling Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed "Frants" ceiling lamp. Brass frame with textile lashes. Made in the mid-1960's. Diameter approximately 15 inches.
Hans-Agne Jakobsson (1919–2009) was a ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Lisa Johansson-Pape Ìhanne` Table Lamp in Green, Brass & Leather, Orno 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful classic table lamp designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape and manufactured by Orno In Finland in the middle of the 20th century. The highly popular "Ihanne" lamp features a bril...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Senator Table Lamp, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Senator table lamp, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1950s. Brass with leather wrapping, dark green metal shade. Good vintage condition, patina consistent wi...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Mid Century "T-642" Copper Ceiling Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare round Swedish mid century copper ceiling lamp pendant by Hans-Agne Jakobsson produced in Sweden, 1950s. In good original and working condition with patina from age and use.
Di...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Modernist wall or ceiling lamp model "Triplex" by Johan Petter Johansson, 1930s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Industrial modernist wall or ceiling lamp model "Triplex" designed by Swedish engineer Johan Petter Johansson. This example made by Christian Bergh & Co ca 1930-40s. The design was c...
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1910s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Nickel, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, nickel and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.44” H x 1.94” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 2...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Cacoon ceiling lamp by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare ceiling light designed by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan in the south of Sweden during the middle of the 20th century.
Gives of a soft light.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
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