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
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
Swedish mid century chandelier made from brass and glass, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
A tasteful Swedish chandelier made from brass, featuring five curved arms holding organically-shaped shades in opal glass. Produced by an unidentified manufacturer in the 1940s, this...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconces
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris patinated outdoor sconces. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish 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, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 35.25” H x 18” Diameter
Canopy Dimensions (inches): 2" H x 4.25" Diameter
...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare Paavo Tynell Adjustable Perforated Brass Ceiling Pendant A1965, Taito 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Helsinki, FI
An extremely rare earlier version of the model A1965 adjustable ceiling lamp designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito Oy in the 1940s in Finland. This version features a sp...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Swedish Pinewood "Flower" Table Lamps by Jan Wickelgren, Aneta, 1970s
By Aneta
Located in Odense, DK
Charming pair of 1970s "flower" table lamps in pinewood veneer designed by Jan Wickelgren and manufactured at Aneta, Sweden. Both lamps marked by maker.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Pine
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
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconces
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconces. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Sconce
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' darkly patinated outdoor sconce.
An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Aubergine Holmegaard Hanging Lamps by Michael Bang, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
This pair of beautiful glass lamps from the Danish brand Holmegaard has a beautiful aubergine color. The design is by Michael Bang, a designer whose work is highly sought after by co...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Poul Henningson Green PH5 Mini Pendants for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningson green PH5 mini pendants for Louis Poulsen. Poul Henningsen originally introduced the full-sized PH 5 pendant light in 1958 as a Class...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
LU Louis SM Sconce AS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The handsome LU Louis SM Sconce is a smaller version of our LU Louis Sconce, an all brass wall sconce in aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Silver
$1,350 / item
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...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Henningsen 'PH Wall' Brown Patinated Outdoor Lamps for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Henningsen 'PH Wall' Brown Patinated Outdoor Lamps for Louis Poulsen
The 'PH Wall' is part of the revolutionary three-shade system developed by Poul H...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
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
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
Bertil Brisborg, Nordiska Kompaniet, mid century pendant lamp, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A modernist rise-and-fall pendant lamp, model 530-008, designed in the 1950s by Bertil Brisborg for the renowned Swedish department store Nordiska Kompaniet. The model was introduced...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Yki Nummi Large 'Lokki' Pendant for Innolux Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Yki Nummi large 'Lokki' pendant for Innolux Oy, Finland.
Designed in 1960, Nummi's innovative 'Lokki' is one of the best-known Finnish design classics. The name Lokki comes from ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,450 / item
1 of the 4 Ceramic Wall Lights, Denmark, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular circular ceramic wall lights, with beautiful accents. Real statement pieces. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s.
Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use.
The fixture requ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
$1,051 / item
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Green
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant in Hues of Green for Louis Poulsen.
Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic 'PH 5' pendant light in 1958. Today, the 'PH 5' remains the bestselling des...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' LED Table Lamp in Chrome for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' LED table lamp in chrome for Louis Poulsen.
The 'Panthella 250' LED table lamp uses Verner Panton's original drawings to produce an organically shaped...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Chrome, Aluminum
'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
Motala lervarufabrik, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Brass, Fabric Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed ceramic, brass and white fabric table lamp produced by Motala lervarufabrik, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 13.5"H x 7.0"W x 6.5"D
Dimensio...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
'Gothic / Wall I' Wall Lamp by Bent Karlby for Lyfa 'New Edition'
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Paris, IDF
Wall lamp Gothic I by LYFA
Wall lamp Gothic I signed by Bent Karlby for LYFA
Brushed brass
L.104 mm H.280 mm
Bulbs: G9 max 28W (110V-230V)
GOTHIC I is a distinctive wall lamp full of character designed in 1970 by Bent Karlby. The premium solid brass fixture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 14.0"H x 8.5"W x 8.5"D
Stem Length (inches): 2.0"
Dimensions of Cano...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627/110 'Rulle' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Sconce
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627/110 'Rulle' darkly patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in darkly ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Harald Notini, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige etched glass pendant light designed by Harald Notini and produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.5” H x 10.75” Di...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Upsala-Ekeby, Table Lamp, Brown Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A brown, glazed earthenware table lamp designed and produced by Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Sold without lampshade.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 9.5 x 7 x 7 (H x W x D)
Dimen...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Earthenware
Pair of 1930s Finnish Brass Plug-In Wall Lights Attributed to Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1930s Finnish Brass Plug-In Wall Lights Attributed to Paavo Tynell.
A highly refined pair of adjustable rectangular wall lamps executed in attractively patinated brass with ...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and orange glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2.” H x 4.44” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-26 bulbs. 3 socket.There...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Danish Palshus Tall Table Lamp Aqua Blue Glaze with Shade, Modern Ceramic 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall Mid-century table lamp from Danish Palshus including lampshade.
The lamp was designed by Per Linnemann-Schmidt and made circa 1960s.
It is made with chamotte clay which gives a ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome White
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 pendant for Louis Poulsen in monochrome white.
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
Steel, Aluminum
Model K5-25 Flush Mount, Idman Oy, 1950s
By Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model K5-25 flush mount, manufactured by Idman Oy, 1950s. Reupholstered with Lauritzon's "Manor" -fabric. Brass detail. Marked. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with a...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Arne Jacobsen AJ Wall Lights for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen AJ wall lights for Louis Poulsen. Designed in 1957 among other lighting fixtures for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark. The fix...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
$1,020 / item
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Verdigris Green Brutalist Pendant of Brass Denmark 60s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Onion brutalist brass pendant by Holm-Sørensen and Pedersen belysning Aps from 1960´s
The onion sharped brass shade has a green verdigris patina whic...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1930s Finnish solid curly birch table lamp
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Add a touch of vintage elegance to your home with this 1930s Finnish wooden table lamp. Crafted with a solid curly birch foot, this lamp exudes timeless Scandinavian charm. The flowe...
Category
Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Birch
Art Deco Louis Poulsen "A-lamp" Wall Sconces Patinated Brass, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Odense, DK
Very rare Scandinavian Modern wall sconces model "A-lamp" in solid brass. Manufactured by Louis Poulsen, Denmark in the 1930s. In the style of Poul Henningsen whose famous PH-lamps w...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Extra Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in White
Located in Glendale, CA
Extra large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' chandelier for Louis Poulsen in White.
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
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Model 1001 Floral Flush Mounts, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1940/1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of rare model 1001 hand-painted flush mounts, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1940/1950s. Frosted opaline glass shades with hand-painted flower details...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, dark-stained wood and rattan chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 26” H x 24” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2“ H x 3.75” Dia...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare 1960s Paavo Tynell Starry Sky 9068 Lamp by Lightolier Ceiling Mount Large
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Ready to be hardwired, with normal US 110v voltage. Houses 4 incandescent bulbs.
This is a large 18x18 square “starry sky” ceiling lamp model #9068 by Paavo Tynell for Lightolier. ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Paavo Tynell Pair of Brass Opaline Glass Wall Lights Sconces, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of brass and glass wall lights attributed to Paavo Tynell, Finland, 1950s. Clean lines design from the Scandinavian Modern period, opaline glass shades in cream color. In good...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Fluted Glass and Brass Ceiling Lamp, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large pendant light composed of cast fluted glass and a top diffuser/distributor in solid brass. Scandinavian Art Deco Revival in style and configuration. Anonymously made in Scandin...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$561 Sale Price
20% Off
Brass and Glass Chandelier by Orrefors from the 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with 7 pressed glass elements, fitted with E27 sockets up to 100watts. Made in Sweden in the 1960s by Orrefors Glassworks.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brass Pendant Light Knubbling by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large polished brass ceiling lamp model 'Knubbling' designed by Anders Pehrson in 1971 and manufactured in Mid-Century by Ateljé Lyktan in Sweden.
The fixture has been restored and...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Blue Mid-Century Stoneware Table Lamp by Rolf Palm, Sweden, 1960s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful mid-century stoneware table lamp with amazing glaze.
Made by Rolf Palm, in the artist's studio, Mölle, Sweden, 1960s.
Great original condition.
Signed 'Palm'.
Sold wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Round Arrow decorated Outdoor Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Charming Vintage Swedish outdoor metal pendant with arrow ornament in green. One light source in the middle of the circle with a vintage decorated socket. Age appropriate wear with s...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Erik Tidstrand for Nordiska Kompaniet, chandelier pendant lamp, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Forserum, SE
A beautiful Swedish modernist chandelier attributed to Erik Tidstrand for the renowned Swedish department store Nordiska Kompaniet. Produced in the 1930s, during a time when function...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Chrome, Steel
Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass & Wooden Handle Table Lamp Model 9216, Taito 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A true find straight from the golden era of Taito Oy and Paavo Tynell's masterpieces. A magnificent piece in full original condition and a beautiful patina acquired from the past 70 ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Lighting Pendant by Mac Hegerup
Located in Long Island City, NY
Lighting pendant designed by Mac Hegerup, for Kronobergs Belysning, Sweden circa 1960th.
Pressed colored glass on brass hardware. Very good vintage condition. Manufacturer label at...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
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
Hand Crafted Solitaire 01 Pendant, Ø60cm/23.6in
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
$7,960 / item
Pair Søholm ceramics lamps H44 cm, made in Denmark 1960's
Located in Forest, BE
Pair of Søholm ceramics table lamps made of clay with various shades of brown / orange. This is a very elegant pair of table lamps. We have replaced the shades by new handmade Belgia...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Clay, Cotton
$6,142 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1940s Finnish Minimalist Plug-In Wall Light Attributed to Paavo Tynell
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
1940s Finnish Minimalist Plug-In Wall Light Attributed to Paavo Tynell.
A highly refined adjustable rectangular wall lamp executed in metal with white painted interior shade that ro...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Holmegaard Sonate Aubergine Coulored Glass Pendant by Michael Bang, 1978
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Scandinavian Modern Pendant in Aubergine-colored glass by Holmegaard.
The glass Sonate pendant is designed by Michael Bang for Holmegård Glasværk. The pendant is mostly in dark aube...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, c. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable black-painted iron, brass and fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Sold with Lampshade.
Dimensions stated are of Wall Light with Shade.
Dimen...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Poul Henningsen PH Septima Glass Pendant
Located in Dronten, NL
The PH Septima is regarded as one of Poul Henningsen’s most refined pendants. When exhibited for the first time as a prototype at the Danish Museum of Decorative Art (now Designmuseu...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$13,950 / item
Large Arne Jacobsen 'Eklipta' Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Arne Jacobsen 'Eklipta' Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen
AJ Eklipta was designed by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen in 1959 for Rødovre Town Hall for indoor and and out...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish designer floral ceiling light, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful Swedish modern pendant by unknown designer in the first half of the 20th century.
Body of metal lacquered green and gold with floral decor. Shade of parchment paper.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of wall lamps by Yki Nummi. Produced in Finland by Orno, 1950-60s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of wall lamps designed by Yki Nummi. Produced in Finland by Orno during the 1950-60s. Made from red and white acrylic with teak back and brass details. Very good vintage conditi...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern lighting for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Louis Poulsen, Konsthantverk Tyringe, and Poul Henningsen. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $51 and tops out at $241,464 while the average work can sell for $2,156.