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
A pair of pendants by Mauri Amari for Idman
By Mauri Almari, Idman Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
A chandelier designed by Mauri Almari for Idman Oy, Model 51122. Finland, circa 1950s.
Featured on Idman catalog No 132, page 7.
Polished brass with three original glass shades. Mea...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$6,000 / item
Swedish designer ceiling light, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A distinguished Swedish ceiling light from the 1940s, attributed to an unknown designer.
Expertly crafted from copper, brass, and raw glass, this piece reflects the understated ele...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper
Swedish Design Small Pine Table Lamp with Shade, Scandinavian Lighting ca 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Mid-century small solid pine table lamp with shade. The lamp is most likely designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1970s.
Included is a new lamp shade designed and made in Denm...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1950s Perforated Metal Diabolo Plug-In Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Perforated Metal Diabolo Plug-In Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari. A rare and elegant design executed in sculptural black painted perforated metal with attractively patinat...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Brass Table/Desk Lamp for Itsu, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu, Paavo Tynell
Located in Karis, Nyland
A mid-century brass table lamp in the style of Paavo Tynell. This full brass lamp is known as Model EV 61 and was manufactured by Itsu (Itä-Suomen Sähkö Oy) in Finland in the 1950’s....
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern wall lamp Bamboo and rattan wickerwork, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern wall lamp Bamboo and rattan wickerwork, 1960s Italy
The lamp is executed with 1x E27 Edison screw fit bulbs. It is in working condition. It runs both on 110 / 230...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Rattan, Bamboo
Rare Jo Hammerborg / Fog & Mørup Table Lamp Model Senior
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass / teak base fitted with 2 E27 sockets up to 60W each double glass shade green and white. Designed by Hammerborg model „Senior“ E7163/1 and produced by Fog & Mørup Denmark, 1960...
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1960s Danish 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
$1,991 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Hanging copper Poul Henningsen PH4/4 1930's original Louis Poulsen Denmark Rare
Located in Forest, BE
Spectacular copper and brass nickeled suspension lamp made in the 1930s at the famous Louis Poulsen factory. The lamp come in few parts which includes 3 copper shades. Easy to fix install. The lamp remain in excellent condition and is ready to be used as she got a new cable in cotton. You can see lots of patina and traces of time. It becomes really hard to find a good PH lamps these days.
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Poul Henningsen est le fils illégitime de l'auteure Agnès Henningsen et de l'écrivain satirique Carl Ewald. Il a passé une enfance heureuse dans une maison moderne qui a été souvent visitée par les intellectuels de la région. Entre 1911 et 1917, Poul Henningsen suit une formation d’architecte sans pourtant en obtenir le diplôme.
Durant les années 1920, Poul Henningsen a fait sa percée littéraire. Il a édité la revue Kritisk Revy (1926-1928, "Examen critique») dans laquelle lui et ses collègues méprisent le style ancien et le conservatisme culturel, reliant ainsi les thématiques politiques de l'époque . En même temps, il débute comme écrivain pour une revue sur les bienfaits d'une vie simple, en harmonie avec la nature et une sexualité plus libre . Il était l'homme qui a fait des revues danoises des armes politiques au service de aile gauche sans abandonner son caractère de divertissement (la soi-disant PH-revues 1929-1932).
En 1933, il édita son ouvrage le plus célèbre Hvad med Kulturen? ("Qu'en est-il de la culture ?") Une critique polémique, audacieuse et urgente de la vie culturelle danoise avec son snobisme et sa nostalgie du passé, en dépit de tous les efforts de la percée du modernisme. Il a essayé de faire un parallèle entre la pruderie, moralisateurs et penchants fascistes; il a également accusé les sociaux-démocrates de manquer d'une ligne culturelle ferme et conséquente. Ce livre ainsi que ses activités dans son ensemble lui ont donné une réputation de semi-communiste ("compagnon de route"). Dans cette période, il se tenait en fait proche des communistes sans les rejoindre. Il a participé à la propagande anti-fasciste, en essayant toujours de faire des connexions entre la culture et la politique.
Parmi ses autres initiatives durant cette période, il y a eu Danmarksfilmen en 1935, (en français : Le Film du Danemark) aussi connu comme Danmarksfilm PH. C'est un film sans prétention et non traditionnel dépeignant la vie contemporaine dans le Danemark d'une manière vivante et un peu irrespectueuse dans lequel les visuels sont saccadés par les rythmes de jazz. Il a été condamné et déchiré par la plupart des critiques, mais il est plus tard réhabilité et est devenu l'un des classiques des films documentaires danois. Il a également écrit des manuscrits de films.
Pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale et l'Occupation allemande du Danemark il a gardé un profil bas et s'est enfui vers la Suède en 1943. Après la guerre, il s'est dissocié du communisme qui lui reprochant son humanitarisme de façade dans son attitude lors de l'accord conclu avec les nazis ainsi que pour son scepticisme croissant au sujet de l'Union soviétique et à bien des égards, il a été isolé. Cependant, il a continué à écrire et à débattre, et au cours des années 1960, la nouvelle génération à de nombreux égards a fait de lui une sorte de gourou. Dans ses dernières années, il est devenu un membre de l'Académie danoise et a soutenu le nouveau mouvement des consommateurs.
À bien des égards, Poul Henningsen est l'homme qui a achevé les travaux de Georg Brandes...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper, Nickel
Set of Swedish Pine Wood Sconces by Markslöjd, Sweden, 1980s
By Markslöjd
Located in Værløse, DK
Swedish Modern Pine Wood Sconces made by Markslöjd circa 1980.
* Set (2) of pine wood sconces with off-white fabric shades.
* Manufacturer: Markslöjd, Sweden
* Style: 1116
* Year: ...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Wood, Pine
Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and fabric floor lamp produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 64.5” H x 24” W x 24” D This should include the shad...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Ture Berglund, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass and brass table lamp, designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansen glas, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.4"H x 5.5"W x 5.5"D
Dimensions of Shade (inch...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Erik Mornils, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-painted ceramic and brass table lamp designed by Erik Mornils and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 6” Top Diameter x 10” Bottom Diameter ...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large 1950s Lisa Johansson Pape #3055 Brass Wall Lamps for Stockmann
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Large 1950s Lisa Johansson Pape #3055 Brass Wall Lamps for Stockmann. A highly sculptural pair of wall lamps executed in attractively patinated brass with white interior.
Pr...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Finnish Flush Mount, Itsu, 1950/1960s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Finnish Flush Mount, Itsu, 1950/1960s. Plastic shade with metal frame and brass details. Marked. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. Beautiful Scandinavian M...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
$1,866 Sale Price
30% Off
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green and brown-glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 6” Top Diameter x 10” Bottom Diameter x 8” Height
Dimensions of...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Hans Bergström, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A twelve-armed brass and white fabric chandelier designed by Hans Bergström and produced by Atelje Lyktan, Åhus, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24” H x 30” Diameter
...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish Copper & Hessian Wall Lamps by Svend Mejlstrøm, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of fixed wall sconces designed by Svend Mejlstrøm in Denmark during the 1960s and made by MS Belysning. The set is made from hammered copper and comes with period hessian text...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper
Flush mount light by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy / 3 available
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Flush mount ceiling light designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Circa 1935.
Opaline glass shade with wooden wiser. Stamped " OY TAITO AB".
Existing wires, rewiring available upon re...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
A pair of Chandeliers by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of Chandeliers Model "9029/5" designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy and destined to the import, engraved "9029/5", "MADE IN FINLAND", "TT" (Import stamp) and "OY. TAITO AB." ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$52,000 / set
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric floor lamp likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 59.5"H x 18.75"W x 11.5"D
Dimensions of Shade (inches)...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Black Ceramic Table Lamp with White Stripes
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A delicately executed ceramic table lamp in black glaze with white stripes at the top and bottom. This shape is commonly referred to as Baloon for obvious reason and because of the small neck. The lamp base is signed indistinguishable to its base. The style is reminiscent of Bernt Friberg and Claes Thell...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
$351 Sale Price
25% Off
Paavo Tynell, Wall Lights, Brass, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass wall lights designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito OY, Finland, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.75” H x 3.78” W x 12.21” D
Back Plate Dime...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$8,900 / set
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
$1,696 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pair of Jonas Bohlin 'Oxid' Raw Brass Outdoor Wall Lights for Örsjö
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Jonas Bohlin 'Oxid' Raw Brass Outdoor Wall Lights for Örsjö. Executed in raw unlacquered and unpolished brass with an opaline glass diffuser. An incredibly refined and clean ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,640 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.25” H x 18” W (max) x 30.75“ D (max)
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 6” H ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Marble, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, fabric and marble floor lamp designed and produced by a Swedish designer, Sweden, 1930s.
Sold with lampshade.
Stated dimensions refer to the floor lamp with shade.
V...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble, 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
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
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and gilded opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27 ” H x 20.125” Diameter
D...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage 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
Early Danish Ceiling Lamp Pendant "PH-3 / D.R.P" by Poul Henningsen, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early white / yellow Danish mid century ceiling lamp / pendant in brass and opaline glass by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen produced in Denmark, 1930s. In good origi...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Chandelier in Paavo Tynell Style
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A chandelier in Paavo Tynell style, probably by Itsu, Finland, circa 1940s-1950s.
Original glass shades with brass decoration. Measures: height 27....
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
$1,500 Sale Price
50% Off
Chandelier by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
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
Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627/110 'Rulle' Sconce in Painted Bronze
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627/110 'Rulle' Outdoor Sconce in Painted Bronze
An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in bronze...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,696 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Danish Modern Brass & Frosted Glass Wall Sconces by Abo Metalkunst, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Art Deco revival brass wall Sconces with frosted/mat spherical glass shades manufactured and designed by Abo Metalkunst in a style reminiscent of Hans Agne Jakobsson and Michael Anas...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.25” H x 14” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2” H x 4” Diameter
Ste...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Vilhelm Lauritzen VL45 'Radiohus' Pendant in Pale Rose for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Vilhelm Lauritzen VL45 'Radiohus' pendant in pale rose for Louis Poulsen.
Originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen in partnership with Louis Poulsen for the const...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danish Søholm Small Table Lamp by Einar Johansen, Blue Glaze Mid-Century
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Small stoneware table lamp by Einar Johansen for Søholm Stentøj, Denmark, circa 1960s.
The sculptural shape and the glossy dusty blue glaze which turn into brown at the edges gives t...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Stoneware, Fabric
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Marble, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, marble and white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 50.125” H x 34.25” Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-26 ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass
Harald Notini, Pendant Light, Glass, Rope, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An orange-colored glass and brown rope pendant light designed by Harald Notini and produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Wear consistent with age and use
Overal...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Rope, Glass
Topan VP14 Floor Lamp, Vermilion Red, Designed by Verner Panton in 1959, for &T
Located in Dubai, AE
Originally designed in 1959 as a pendant, the Topan floor lamp brings a new perspective to one of Verner Panton’s most recognizable forms, transforming it into a sculptural, freestan...
Category
2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson floor lamps, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful pair of floor lamps produced in Sweden by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1960s.
White lacquered metal.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Markslöjd Pair of Oval Table Lamps in Solid Pine, Organic Modern, Sweden, 1960s
By Markslöjd
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking pair of table lamps was produced by the manufacturer Markslöjd in Sweden in the 1960s. The lamps are marked with the manufacturer's sticker 'Markslöjd Kinna' just below...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Chandelier by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Model "9029/5" ceiling lamp designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy and destined to the import, engraved "9029/5", "MADE IN FINLAND", "TT" (Import stamp) and "OY. TAITO AB."
5 Edison s...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$26,000
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
Bjerkås Armatur Attribution, Wall Light, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-painted metal and beige fabric wall light attributed to Bjerkås Armatur, Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27” H x 24” W x 6.9” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): n...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian mid-century brass chandelier Tulip, Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Forserum, SE
A mid-century modern chandelier attributed to the Danish manufacturer Fog & Mørup, dating to the 1950s. This elegant piece is crafted from brass and features five arms, each holding ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dramatic oxidation present to brass as illustrated.
Replaced rattan lampshades.
Wear consiste...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell 'Model 9209' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp for Gubi
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell Model 9209 Brass and Rattan Table Lamp for Gubi
Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1940, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in brass and rattan. Today, th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish 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
'Skyline' Brass Chandelier by Folkform for Örsjö
Located in Glendale, CA
'Skyline' Brass Chandelier by Folkform for Örsjö.
Executed in raw unlacquered brass which will acquire a beautiful natural patina over time. Inspir...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$4,600 / item
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 37” H x 17” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.5” H x 4.5” Diameter
Cord...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Pair of Impressive & Large Paavo Tynell Commissioned Wall Lamps, Taito c. 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
When you think you’ve seen every iconic Tynell design, this extraordinary pair of wall lamps emerges—showcasing the master’s unparalleled ability to blend nature, grandeur, and craft...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, 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
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
Bjerkås Armatur, Floor Lamp, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic three-armed white-lacquered metal and white fabric floor lamp designed and produced by Bjerkås Armatur, Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shades (inches): 60.75“ H x...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Modern Ceramic and Walnut Table Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic midcentury modern table lamps. Scandinavian style with a combination of elements. Elegant streamlined wooden neck supported by flared speckled ceramic base on wooden disc, ac...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Flush Mount Model 20399, Idman Oy, 1950s
By Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Flush mount model 20399, manufactured by Idman Oy, 1950s. Reupholstered fabric shade, brass details. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
Idman Oy is ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Pine Wood Table Lamps by Markslöjd, Sweden, 1980s
By Markslöjd
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Swedish Modern Pine Wood Desk Lamps made by Markslöjd in the 1980s.
* Set (2) of table lamp in turned pine wood with white fabric shades.
* Manufacturer: Markslöjd, Sweden
* ...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Wood, Pine
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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