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
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
ASEA, Wall Lights, Copper, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of copper wall lights produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 6.5"H x 8.0"W x 8.75"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.5"H x 3.5"W x 1.0"D
Bulb Spe...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
$3,600 / set
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
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of sandblasted glass and brass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.25"H x 6.25"W x 3.5"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 9...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1950s Vilhelm Lauritzen 'Christiansborg' Brass & Glass Sconces for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
A pair of 1950s Vilhelm Lauritzen brass and glass 'Christiansborg' sconces for Louis Poulsen.
Executed in opaline matte glass and brass. This is an original mid-century design by V...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Scandiavian Modern Pinewood Wall Lights, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
A pair of pinewood wall sconces fabricated in Sweden, 1970s. All solid pinewood, base and shade.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Pine
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 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
$3,998 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Swedish Pendant in Brass and Glass by Böhlmarks
Located in Karlstad, SE
A striking pendant lamp from the renowned Swedish lighting manufacturer Böhlmarks, dating back to the 1940s. This piece features an amber-toned, frosted glass shade with delicate sta...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage midcentury floor lamps, Hans Bergström, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA, Hans Bergström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of brass floor lamps by Hans Bergström, with beech handles and elaborately folded brass feet.
The lamps have the same lowest height, 116 cm, but can be adjusted to different ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Stunning Pair of Paavo Tynell Wall Lamps 9453 in Brass and Glass, Taito 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful wall lamp model by Paavo Tynell. The items are romantic, elegant, geniously designed taking into account functionality, ambiance, and adding a decorative touch to any int...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
'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
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
H. A. Kähler Extra L Sculptural Table Lamp by Poul Erik Eliasen Turquoise 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Extraordinarily rare and stunning large danish sculptural table lamp of stoneware designed and hand made by Poul Erik Eliasen
The lampbase is made at the Danish ceramic workshop H...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Stoneware
Opaline Glass and Brass Chandelier by Sievä, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Karis, Nyland
A Finnish mid-century chandelier by Sievä, crafted in the 1950s. The lamp features three handblown cream-white opaline glass shades, each mounted on gracefully curved brass arms. The...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
A pair of large pendants by Paavo Tynell.
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of large lighting pendant designed by Paavo Tynell. Finland Circa 1950th. Custom commission for United Paper Mills, produced by Idman Oy Vilhonvuorenkatu. Polished perforated ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$40,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of floor lamps, model B105, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A pair of floor lamps designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, model B105.
Executed in wood shaped to resemble bamboo, with leather details and brass bases. Produced in Sweden during the 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair ceramic table lamps Nils Thorsson for Fog & Morup / Royal Copenhagen 1960s
Located in Vorst, BE
Table lamps created by Nils Thorsson, the Swedish art director of Royal Copenhagen in the 60s.
They were produced in Denmark by Fog & Morup and distributed by Royal Copenhagen.
The lamps are decorated with abstract patterns created by Nils Thorsson. Swedish-Danish ceramic artist and designer Nils Johan Thorvald...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$1,185 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and beige fabric wall light, designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.5" H x 7" W x 32" D.
Dimensions variable.
Backplate Dime...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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, 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): 21.0"H x 12.5"D
Stem Length (inches): 3.05"
Dimensions of Canopy (in...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern LYFA Table Lamp Patinated Brass Opal Glass 1940s
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful table lamp in patinated brass and hand blown opal glass manufactured in the 1940s by Danish company LYFA. In the style of Bent Karlby.
LYFA has since the 1930s won multipl...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell, Wall Light, Nickel, Fabric, Finland, 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in High Point, NC
A nickel and white fabric wall light, model 7209, designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito Oy, Finland, 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.85” H x 5.25” W x 5.75“ D
Back P...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ 50' Outdoor Wall Light for Louis Poulsen in White
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ 50' Outdoor Wall Light for Louis Poulsen in White
Based on his iconic 1960 Danish Modern design. The fixture emits downward directed light. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Scandinavian Modern Brass Table Lamp. Sweden, 1940s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A rare and beautiful Scandinavian Modern / Swedish Grace brass table lamp with adjustable shade.
Made by an unknown designer in Sweden, 1940s.
Great original condition with amazing...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$4,072 Sale Price
20% Off
Paavo Tynell 3-Arm Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Opaline Glass, 1940s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Prague, New Town
Rare 3-arm cascade ceiling lamp, designed by Paavo Tynell. Produced by Idman in the 1940s. Made from brass, opaline glass shades (each measuring 29 cm (11.42 in) in height and 13 cm ...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Three Arm Solid Pine Chandelier by Luxus Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish lighting manufacturer, Luxus gave form to some of the now iconic models that define the “Swedish mid-century style”. This solid pine wood, three-light chandelier was create...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Pine, Plastic
$1,540 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.25” H x 9” W x 6“ D
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5” H x 3.75” W...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen 'PH 3½-2½' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Yellow
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 3½-2½' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Yellow
The 'PH 3½-2½' table lamp is based on Poul Henningsen's original drawings from the late...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Konsthantverk 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 diff...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
A pair of wall lamps by Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of extremely rare wall lamps model “5017”, designed by Carl-Axel Acking (Sweden, 1910-2001) for Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik, Malmö, 1940th.
Reflector in white lacquer...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp, Olof Larsson, Laholm 1950's
By Laholm
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern table lamp, Olof Larsson, Laholm ca 1950's.
Marked with makers mark.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Brass patina....
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
A pair of large chandeliers by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of large, 10 Lights Chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy, Finland, circa 1950th.
Polished brass with opaline glass shades. Similar example is featured at Idman Oy ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$160,000 / set
A pendant by Paavo Tynell for Taito OY Model 1092
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito OY, Finland, Model 1092 circa 1940th.
Pistachio colored glass with bleached wood slats shade .
Existing wires , rewiring available upon r...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
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
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp Model 1507, Green Glass & Brass, Taito 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is the first time in our almost 30 year career that we have had this type Tynell lamp. It is from the 1930-40s and model 1507 is found in one of the earlier Taito catalogues of ...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Sculptural Tripod "Bridge" Floor Lamp Severin Hansen, Denmark, 1950's
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful floor lamp model "Bridge" by Danish designer Severin Hansen made at Haslev Furniture in the 1950s. The lamp base and stem is made of stained beech with brass details. The s...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Beech
Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell Style Brass Table Lamps, 1940s/1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell style brass table lamps from the 1940s/1950s. Sold as Set of two.
Brass frame and fabric lampshade. Most likely manufactured by Idman Oy or Itsu.
Be...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,090 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Navy blue, green glazed pair of Knapstrup stoneware table lamps Denmark 1960s.
Located in København K, 84
This pair of Knapstrup ceramic table lamps, produced on the Danish island of Bornholm in the 1960s, exemplifies the minimalist elegance and refined craftsmanship characteristic of mi...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Pair of Brass Table Lamps by Kosta Belysning, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Kosta Belysning, Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Sisal and Teak Pendant Lamp by Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and very rare pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design is very unusual.
The shape and materials create a warm and very pleasant light.
Especially beautiful tea...
Category
1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Raffia, Plastic, Teak
Small Arne Jacobsen 'Eklipta' Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Small 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
Important Kaj Gottlob brass one arm wall lamp, Fog Morup Denmark 1930's
By Kaj Gottlob
Located in Forest, BE
One of most influant Danish architect of the early 1900. Brass wall lamp that can be used down or ud and even on the side. Large reflector with a long arm. Elegant, minimal and classical at the same time. A true master piece produced by lighting manufacturer Fog & Morup in Denmark.
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Niels August Theodor Kaj Gottlob, usually known as Kaj Gottlob, (9 November 1887 – 12 May 1976) was a Danish architect who contributed much to Neoclassicism and Functionalism both as professor of the School of Architects at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts and as a royal building inspector.
After qualifying from Borgerdyd School in 1905, Gottlob attended the Technical School (1905-1908) and the Royal Academy, graduating as an architect in 1914. At the time, he was one of the young neoclassicists who used to meet at the Free Architecture Society (Den fri Architektforening). He taught at the Technical School (1915–17) and was an assistant at the Royal Academy's Building School (1917–24). Between 1912 and 1923, he travelled to Greece, London, North Africa, Italy, Paris and Vienna.
After first working as an assistant at the Academy's School of Architecture in 1917, he was appointed professor in 1924. In 1936, he succeeded Kristoffer Varming as royal building inspector and, in 1938, gave up his post as professor at the Academy.
As a young man, Gottlob showed interest in classical architecture, influenced in part by the English Arts and Crafts movement. Works in the 1920s include a residence at 45 Dalgas Boulevard (1924) and St Luke's Church in Århus (1926). But like his peers, he soon turned to Nordic Neoclassicism, appreciating its sober, contemporary style. This can be seen in his Danish Student Hostel in Paris, completed in 1929. Though it was hardly international modernism, it was something of a breakthrough for Scandinavia. In designing Ørstedhus in 1934, Gottlob maintained some of the classical ideals, especially with the symmetry and hierarchical form of the facade. Standing on the corner...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$9,956 Sale Price
30% Off
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
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Polished Copper Outdoor Sconce
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' polished copper outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
$1,560 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' Floor Lamp in Dusty Blue for GUBI
Located in Glendale, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' Floor Lamp in Dusty Blue for GUBI
Designed in 1947 by Grossman, this is an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark-- a meticulous reproductio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Aluminum, Steel
Pair of 1950s Chandeliers by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Vittsjö Sweden
Located in London, GB
Pair of large chandeliers designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson designed 1951 for the Swedish company Luxus Vittsjö. They made made in a walnut frame carrying twelve arms with opal gl...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Milk Glass, Walnut
A pair of large wall lights by Paavo Tynell for Taito OY Model 9473
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of large wall lights designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito OY Model 9473, Finland , circa 1950th.
Brass decor with crystals pendants and pleated silk shades. W 23″; H 19″; Depth ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Early Le Klint Table + Wall Lamp 306 by Kaare Klint, Brass + Paper Shade 1940s
By Kaare Klint, Le Klint
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare original version !
Here is one of the legendary Danish Le Klint Table Lamps model 306 by Professor and Architect Kaare Klint
It is made of brass and comes with a vintage origina...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Pale Rose
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 pendant for Louis Poulsen in monochrome pale rose.
Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the PH 5 remains the bes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.25” H x 6” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Stoneware
Hand Crafted Monika Pendant, Ø50cm/19.7in
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
OMI collection are statement pendants, GLÜCK, SONNE and MONIKA. This is the original Naomi Paul lighting collection, launched in 2011.
A diffused atmospheric light. In its largest si...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$6,221 / item
'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
$413 / item
A chandelier design attributed to Paavo Tynell, Produced by Idman Oy
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Five lights chandelier design attributed to Paavo Tynell, Produced by Idman Oy, Model 51145. Finland, circa 1950th.
Polished brass with leafs decor and milk glass shades.
Marked “Idm...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Bo Notini, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
By Bo Notini
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed by Bo Notini and produced by Glössner, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21” H x 22” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.7...
Category
1940s Swedish 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
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
$7,987 / item
Pair of Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Sconces, 4 Pairs Available
Located in New York, NY
Pair of shield form crystal sconces with a stylized embossed crocodile pattern on satin brass frames. Professionally rewired for use in the USA.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Important Paavo Tynell Chandelier Model 9062 in Perforated Brass, Taito 1950s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
An important chandelier by world renowned Finnish lighting designer Paavo Tynell. This exceptional lamp is built to impress and is made of full brass with eight perforated shades placed on a large ring held by four arms from the middle while still giving a floating illusion and lightness to the otherwise very heavy lamp. The shade bases penetrate the floating circle to each hold a spring like decoration that is synonym with Paavo Tynell designs along with the perforation on the shades.
This lamp, model 9062 is one of the few Paavo Tynell designs that can steal the show from his iconic snowflake lamps...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
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