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
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, wood and off-white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25” H x 16” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5” H x 4” Diame...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Swedish Pine Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Solid pine wood Swedish Modern table lamp by Markslöjd in the 1970s. Clear lacquer accentuating the textures and colors of the wood.
Wired for EU and US use with switch on cord.
Or...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Wood, Pine
"Olympia" Floor Lamp by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan, 1960s
Located in Karis, Nyland
'Olympia' floor lamp made of white painted metal and chromed parts by the Swedish lamp manufacturer Ateljé Lyktan.
The lamp still remains in very good original condition with full f...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
$709 Sale Price
45% Off
Rare Hans-Agne Jakobsson Model T-603 Pendant, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Hans-Agne Jakobsson pendant. Rare model with an inner glass cylinder.
Produced in Sweden by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen 'PH 80' Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Black and White
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 80 floor lamp for Louis Poulsen in black and white.
Poul Henningsen designed the original three-shade system in 1926-27, using a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Valinte OY, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier produced by Valinte OY, Finland, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.5” H x 17” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.25“ H x 3.5” Diame...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Black
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Black.
Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the PH 5 remains the bestse...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Modernist Scandinavian pendant lamp by Malmö Metallvarufabrik, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A rare Swedish pendant fixture, model 54449, produced by the renowned lighting manufacturer Malmö Metallvarufabrik in the 1950s. It features a ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
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
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Falkenbergs Belysning Table Lamp in Glass, Rosewood, Sweden, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was produced by Falkenbergs Belysning in Sweden in the 1950s.
The base is composed of three hand-blown glass spheres, each meticulously crafted with vertical ri...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Blown Glass, Reeded Glass, Wood
Paavo Tynell Floor Lamp Model K10-10 in Red, Brass and Rattan, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
An iconic floor lamp model designed by Paavo Tynell himself for Idman in the 1950s. The lamp has been repainted in red, as we have noticed the increased demand for this color, as an ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Bonderup & Thorup Small 'Semi' Pendant in Roasted Pumpkin for GUBI
Located in Glendale, CA
Bonderup & Thorup Small 'Semi' Pendant in Roasted Pumpkin for GUBI
Designed in 1968 by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup, this authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark meticulously ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
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
Pair Modernist Flush Lamps by Jørn Utzon for Nordisk Solar, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Pair vintage Tivoli flush mount lamps in black & copper finish. Manufactured by Nordisk Solar during the 1950s or 1960s.
The Tivoli pendant was designed in 1947 by Danish architect ...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Copper
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
The 'PH Wall' is part of the revolutionary three shade system developed by Pau...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
'Memoir 120' Brass Ceiling Lamp by GamFratesi for Lyfa
Located in Paris, IDF
Memoir 120 Flush Mount signed by GamFratesi for LYFA.
DIMENSIONS
W 12 x D 12 x H 16.8 cm
COLOURS
Black or brass
Socket: 1 x G9
Max wattage: 28 Watt
Energy class: The luminaire is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Opaline Glass
Extra Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Copper Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Extra Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Copper Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen restaurant in Copenhagen, where it still hangs today. This iconic lamp has a world-famous unique sculptural aesthetic, and is viewed internationally as an iconic design. The fixture displays...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper, Steel
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Hues of Blue
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Hues of Blue
Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic 'PH 5' pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the 'PH 5' remains the bestsell...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Cast Iron, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A cast iron and milk glass pendant designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.75” H x 13” Diameter
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 6.25” Diameter
Bulb...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
A pair of lighting pendant by Harald Notini for Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of lighting pendants designed by Harald Notini for Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Model 11868. Stockholm, 1950s. Double-etched shades with clear decoration, suspension in brass. ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Boréns 1940s table lamp model 8451, brass and walnut, Scandinavian modern Sweden
By Boréns Borås
Located in Forserum, SE
A graceful Swedish modernist table lamp, model 8451, produced by the manufacturer Boréns in the 1940s. Crafted from brass, it features a dome-shaped upper shade with perforated dots ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Chandelier, Itsu, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern chandelier, manufactured by Itsu, 1950s. Glass shades, brass frame. Manufacturer's mark. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Mirror Chrome Pendant Lamps by Frank Bentler, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare set of mirror chrome-plated hanging pendant lights designed by Frank Bentler for his own company Bentler Belysning in Denmark during the late 1960s or early 70s. These ceiling...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
'Ripls' Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
'Ripls' Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen.
Louis Poulsen set out to create a lamp which was discrete – yet also an experience. From a di...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Ceiling Pendants Verona 485 by Sven Middelboe, 1990s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Scandinavian Modern ceiling pendants Verona 485 by Sven Middelboe, 1990s. Set of 2.
Pair of large pendants in white aluminium with seven circular shades, each shade is angled...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Flower Bouquet Chandelier By Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy With Blue Glass
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare flower bouquet Paavo Tynell chandelier, model '9029/4' for Taito Finland from the "Concerto" series.
Four E27 sockets, blue glass shades. Polished brass and brass decorations l...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Ceiling Light by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors / 2 available
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Ceiling light by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. Circa 1960th
Textured glass with brass hardware. 6 Candelabra style sockets. Diam. 15.75".
Existing European wiring , rewiring...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
$1,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Large 12 Arms Amber Glass and Iron Chandelier Candelabra by Erik Höglund Sweden
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
This beautiful amber and clear art glass on wrought iron candelabra chandelier was designed by Erik Höglund for Boda Smide. Erik Hö...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian mid century chandelier, brass & glass, five arms, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A Scandinavian mid-century chandelier, produced by an unidentified Swedish manufacturer in the 1950s. Crafted from brass with five curved arms radiating from a brass centerpiece. Eac...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
LU Louis Sconce AS LG
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS LG is a large version of the all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the U...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel
$1,650 / item
Danish Brass/Aluminum Pendand
Located in Vienna, AT
Aluminum shade copper plated fitted with one W27 socket. Made in Denmark in the 1970s
Total height can be customized.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Copper
Modernist pendant lamp, brass & glass, attributed to Bent Karlby, Denmark, 1960s
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Forserum, SE
A lantern-shaped pendant lamp crafted from brass, featuring a peanut-shaped glass shade. The disc-shaped top shade is held in place by two decorative sphere-shaped screws. It is susp...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Verner Panton 'Panthella 160 Portable' Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Blue Grey Opal
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Panthella 160 Portable' Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Blue Grey Opal
The Panthella collection was designed by Verner Panton in 1971 and remains one of his most iconic lig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum
Astro Table Lamp by Sidse Werner for Holmegaard / Royal Copenhagen
Located in KUTNO, PL
The Astro lamp is a striking combination of Danish minimalism and classic elegance, designed in 1987 by Sidse Werner for Holmegaard / Royal Copenhagen.
The lamp base is made of high...
Category
1970s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
'Solen' Wall Lamp by Fridtjof Sejersen, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Danish ceramic artist Fridtjof Sejersen in the 1970s, the “Solen” wall lamp is a stunning example of Scandinavian craftsmanship and atmospheric lighting design. Crafted i...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Yki Nummi 'Lokki' large white acrylic pendant for Innolux Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Yki Nummi 'Lokki' large white acrylic pendant for Innolux Oy.
Designed in 1960, Nummi's innovative 'Lokki' is one of the best-known finnish design Classics. The name Lokki comes fr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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): 32.625” H x 22” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.75” H x 5” W x 5” D
S...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27” H x 20.5 ” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3” H x 3.75" D
Ste...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Functionalist Table Lamp from Boréns, Sweden, 1940s
By Boréns Borås
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sleek table lamp from Boréns, made from brass. Wide brass shade with rounded forms, base with elegant stripes. Shade perforated with a pattern of small holes, that let the light out ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
'Pan 50' Wall Lamp by Bent Karlby for Lyfa
By Lyfa, Bent Karlby
Located in Paris, IDF
Wall lamp Pan / 50 by Lyfa
Wall lamp Pan / 50 signed by Bent Karlby for Lyfa
Polished aluminum
L.50 mm H.600 mm
Bulbs: 2 x E14 max 40W (11...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
$416 / item
Karlskrona Lampfabrik, Pendant Light, Metal, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A metal opaline and frosted glass pendant light produced by Karlskrona Lampfabrik, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.25” H x 20” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.7...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Höganäs Keramik, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue and brown-glazed stoneware table lamp produced by Höganäs Keramik, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Sold without lampshade.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 5.75 x 4 x 4 (H x W x D)
Dimens...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Stoneware
Hexagon Shaped Flush Mount Model ES 1901/70, Itsu Oy, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Hexagon shaped flush mount model ES 1901/70, manufactured by Itsu Oy, 1950s. Plastic shade with brass details. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
A pair of ceiling light by Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of flush mount ceiling light designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno, Model 1073. Finland , Circa 1950th. Etched opaline glass with brass decor. Stamped "Orno". Existing wire...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
$24,000 / set
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Dimensions of lamp: 9.25” H x 6.5” diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-26
Number of Sockets (per fixture): 1
All lightin...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Pine
Brødrene Sæther, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and beige fabric wall light produced by Brødrene Sæther, Norway, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 7” H x 4.125” W x 7.375” D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches)...
Category
1940s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
LUhans Indoor Outdoor Sconce AS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, this LUhans indoor outdoor sconce inspired by Scandinavian mid-century design is o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Silver
$1,600 / item
Lampadario danese mod. 4/3 vintage anni 60 design Louis Poulsen
Located in None, IT
Lampadario in metallo arancione, modello 4/3, design Poul Hanningsen per Louis Poulsen, anni 60.
CONDIZIONI: In buone condizioni, funzionante, presenta segni d'usura dati dal tempo ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$429 Sale Price
25% Off
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Red
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 pendant for Louis Poulsen in red. Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the PH 5 remains the bestselling design in the Louis Poulsen's portfolio. The PH 5's painted metal shades brilliantly distribute light to create glare–free illumination. Executed in spun aluminium shades...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Swedish mid century modernist chandelier in brass, birch and glass, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
A large and impressive Swedish 1940s chandelier made from brass, featuring five curved arms holding cone-shaped shades in opal glass. Each shade is partially wrapped in rattan and se...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brass and Wicker Wall Light, Itsu Oy, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Wall light, manufactured by Itsu Oy, 1950s. Brass frame with wicker lampshade. Marked. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Classic Scandinavian Modern s...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,176 Sale Price
50% Off
Lisa Johansson-Pape & Gunilla Jung Glass and Wooden slat Pendant, 1940/1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Finnish glass and wood slat shade -pendant, designed by Gunilla Jung & Lisa Johansson-Pape, 1940/1950s. Brass frame. The glass has a toffee brown color. Jung has designed the glass p...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' Outdoor Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Verdigris
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' Outdoor Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Verdigris
The 'PH Wall' is part of the revolutionary three shade system developed by Paul He...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Wall Lamp or Flush Light by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
Located in München, DE
Extremely rare and beautiful Swedish wall lamp or ceiling lamp from the 1960s.
Great and exceptionally minimalist design.
The plastic lampshade spreads a warm and pleasant light.
A v...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
Poul Henningsen Chrome and Glass PH 2/1 Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 2/1' Opal Glass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
The 'PH 2/1' Opal Glass Table Lamp originates from Henningsen's brilliant three-shade system designed in 1925-6. Usi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Model 9068 "Starry Sky" Flush Mount, Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy, 1950s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model 9068 "Starry Sky" flush mount, designed by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by !dman Oy, 1950s. Painted metal and brass. Marked. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Grey
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 pendant for Louis Poulsen in grey. Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the PH 5 rema...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
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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Islamic Oil Lamp
Mad Architects
Miami Used Office Furniture
Mirror With Crystal Flowers
Ship Spotlight
Victorian Vintage Cherub
Giraffe Marcantonio
Globus Vintage
Italian Violin
Robert Stadler
Space Helmet