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
Louis Poulsen White Adjustable Wall Lamp, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare sized white wall light designed and manufactured by Louis Poulsen in Denmark during the 1970s. This model - 132051 is called 'Louise' and is obviously derived from Louis in Lo...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
$373 Sale Price
20% Off
Hans-Agne Jakobsson pendant lamp model T883, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Forserum, SE
Elegant pendant lamp model T883 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Crafted from brass, it features three lamp holders and a textile-covered shade, complete with the original bullet-shaped canop...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Wicker Tripod Table Lamps by Temde
Located in München, DE
Wonderful table lamps from the 1950s.
Exceptionally design with a fantastic cozy charisma.
The rattan lamp umbrellas create a cozy light.
Wonderful three -legged teak feet.
Manufact...
Category
1950s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Teak, Wicker
Pendant, Mauri Almari, Idman Oy, 1950s
By Idman Oy, Almari Mauri
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pendant, designed by Mauri Almari, manufactured by Idman Oy, 1950s. Brass frame, opaline decorated glass. Marked. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Sisal and Walnut Pendant Lamp by Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design is very unusual.
The shape and materials create a warm and very pleasant light.
Condition:
Very good vinta...
Category
1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Raffia, Plastic, Walnut
Paavo Tynell Adjustable Ceiling Lamp Model A1965 in Light Green, Taito 1950s
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
The counterweight lamp models showcases Tynell's genius as a lamp designer. The model features a counter weight to the lamp shade that allows for it...
Category
1950s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Danish Wood Veneer and Fabric Wall Sconces, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in Zaandam, NL
Wonderful set of 2 large wall sconces in bent wood veneer and cotton ( H30 cm W 28 cm ). The lamps are in great vintage condition with no real flaws to mention. The sconces all have their original bracket so very easy to fix to any wall. The lamps currently all have their original switch cords as well ( although if desired so they can also be installed directly into your electrical circuit behind the wall and only be used with your all switch ). Because of the cords they are also very suitable as bedside wall...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Wood
Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 Pendant for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 pendant for Louis Poulsen. Executed in a refined white painted metal frame. The clean look of the white surface offers a bold, understated look. The lamp illum...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Midcentury floor lamps, Hans Bergström, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of amazing floor lamps by Hans Bergström, made from brass and light grey lacquered metal. Adjustable height by sliding the brass poles through the holes on the sculpted stems. C...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
A Pair of Paavo Tynell Floor Lamps Model 9602 'Chinese Hat', Rattan, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful pair of the highly sought after Paavo Tynell floor lamps model 9602 aka Chinese hat for Idman.
This iconic floor lamp ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Swedish Pine Wood Wall Lamps by Aneta, Sweden, 1970s
By Aneta
Located in Karis, Nyland
Pair of Swedish modern 1970s wall lights made from pinewood. Beautiful and fine craftsmanship of these timeless wall lights from northern Europe. This pair was made with love for the...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' Table Lamp in Glossy Black for GUBI
Located in Glendale, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' Table Lamp in Glossy Black for GUBI
Designed in 1947 by Greta Grossman, this is an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark who meticulously ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
ITSU, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
By Itsu
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and gilded opaline glass chandelier produced by ITSU, Finland, 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.75” H x 3.32” Diameter
Socket take...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Cobra' Wall Lamp in White
Located in Glendale, CA
The 'Cobra' wall lamp was originally designed by Grossman in 1950 and is now offered as an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark, who meticulously reproduces her work with scrupul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Swedish Modern Hans-Agne Jakobsson "Elidus" pair of brass wall lights, 1970's
Located in Uccle, BE
A Minimalist set of adjustable wall lamps crafted in solid brass with a matte finish. It has an acrylic shade to cover the light bulb. This piece was produced in Sweden during the 19...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Model '9205' Canvas and Brass Table Lamp for GUBI
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell Model '9205' Canvas and Brass Table Lamp for GUBI
Originally designed by Paavo Tynell around 1950, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in brass with a hand-sewn...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Konsthantverk Kant Brown D45 Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Kant designed by Konsthantverk and manufactured by themselves.
Kant has a textile exterior ring that produces a slightly softer impression.
Available in five...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Textile, Acrylic
$496 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Outdoor Sconce in White
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' outdoor sconce in white.
An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in white painted metal ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Scandinavian Modern floor lamps, Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of beautiful brass floor lamps by Josef Frank, made from brass with wide pleated shades. Decorative screws used for adjusting the height. Married couple, small design variation ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Swedish Wall Lamps, circa 1960s
By Fagerhult
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of Swedish Modern wall lamps, 1960s. Brass and opaline glass shades.
Rare model, good condition with minor signs of usage and patina.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$5,315 / set
Rare Gunnel Nyman Brass & Rattan Floor Lamp Model No. 62043 by Idman, 1940s
By Idman Oy, Gunnel Nyman
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare and beautiful floor lamp in brass (rattan on the stem) and rattan shade, designed by Gunnel Nyman and manufactured by Idman. This was often mistaken for a Tynell due to very l...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swirling Pine Pendant by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, ca.1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A rare Scandinavian modern swirling pine veneer pendant by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Ellysett, Sweden, ca.1960s.
Measurements:
- Height: 28.93 inches - (fixture only)
- Max. Height 78...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Bentwood, Pine
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall lights ‘Tratten’, copper, Sweden, 1950s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this wall light 'Tratten', which is crafted fro...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Seven Arm Chandelier, Attributed to Itsu, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Seven arm chandelier, attributed to Itsu, 1950s. Brass frame, opaline glass shades. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Beautiful and timeless Scandinav...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hand Crafted Solitaire 02 Harlequin Pendant, Ø60cm/23.6in
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
Solitaire is our acrobat, artfully pairing balance with symmetry, evolving from a single Solitaire 01 to triple tiered Solitaire 03. Each variation creates a stunning focal point for...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan 5-arm Chandelier in Brass, Sweden 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
A rare 5-arm brass chandelier, model ’80’, designed by Swedish architect and lighting designer Hans Bergström (1910-1996). Manufactured by Ateljé Lyktan in the 1940s. Made of brass a...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare set of 6 Wall Lamps by Gunnar Asplund, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Asplund, ASEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wall lamps designed by Gunnar Asplund 1940s. Produced by ASEA, Sweden.
Set of 6 available.
Please note: Listed price is for (1) one wall lamp.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Knut Hallgren, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
By Knut Hallgren
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced by Knut Hallgren, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Originally configured for flush mount, missing ceiling canopy, brass ceiling ca...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Asea Elektroskandia Swedish Wall Lights in Patinated Copper and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Asea Elektroskandia, wall lights, brass, lacquered metal, Sweden, 1950s
These wall lights crafted from patinated copper and glass, are showcasing a design typical of mid-20th-centur...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Verner Panton 'Panthella 320' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Gray
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Panthella 320' table lamp for Louis Poulsen in gray.
Executed in light gray opal acrylic and chrome, this unique table lamp lights up a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Brass Pendant Lamp
Located in München, DE
Wonderful brass pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The lamp with the floating shade is a real asset and an absolute favorite for every home.
A very pleasa...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$3,543
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627/110 'Rulle' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Sconces
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627/110 'Rulle' darkly patinated outdoor sconces. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
Steel, Aluminum
Swing Arm Wall Lights by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful swing arm wall lights by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno, Finland, 1960, shades in yellow painted metal with elegant perforations along the bottom rim of the shade, on a brass...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Green Glass Pendant Lamp By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Vienna, AT
Square shaped green glass and clear glass (inside) both connected with a teak pole. Designed in the 1960s by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks in Sweden. Light grey tinted glas...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,490 / item
Swedish Grace Ceiling Light, Simon Gate, Orrefors, Sweden, 1920s
By Simon Gate, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful flush mount ceiling light by Simon Gate, in a Swedish Grace design. Blue colored frosted glass with a glass bell hanging from the bottom. Lovely brass decorative details.
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Fog & Mørup, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and opaline glass wall lights designed and produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 14.625” H x 3.125” W x 5.25“D
Back Plate Dimensio...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Pair of Model 80112-25 Flush Mounts, Idman Oy, 1950s
By Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of model 80112-25 flush mounts by Idman Oy from the 1950s. Milk glass and metal. Manufacturer's stamp in the bottom. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear consistent wit...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vilhelm Lauritzen VL45 'Radiohus' Pendant in Pale Yellow Glass for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen VL45 'Radiohus' pendant in pale yellow glass for Louis Poulsen.
Originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen for the construction of the Radiohuset buildi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hans Agne Jakobsson Silk fringe & brass pendant model T607, circa 1960.
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare Hans Agne Jakobsson Fringe light made with silk with a brass core. A plexiglass is used on the top of the lamp to reflect the light. This model is one of the iconic model from t...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Table Lamp Designed by Th. Valentiner, Made in Denmark, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Adjustable table lamp. Designed by Th. Valentiner made by Poul Dinesen in 1950s. Made in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large ceiling light by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large flush mount ceiling lights designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman.
" Cannon Shell" series.
Opaline glass shade on brass hardware.
Existing wires, rewiring available upon request.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell 3-Arm Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Opaline Glass, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
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
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Fabric String, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A string fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.5” H x 3.75”Diameter
Socket takes standard...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass and Leather Floor Lamp Model 9608, Taito 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful bijou floor lamp, Model 9608 by Paavo Tynell. This rare and iconic lamp is nicknamed the "löylykauha" Sauna ladel in English for its resemblance to the ladle used to pour...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces Brass with Blown Glass Shades by Sv. Mejlstrom
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of brass wall mount sconces with blown shades. 4 available either hard wired or plug in. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Glass shades are pe...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.25” H x 5.5” W x 13.5” D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.625” H x 4.625” W x 1.25”...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Pine
Paavo Tynell counter weight pendant light model A1983, Taito OY, circa 1940
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Extremly rare pendant light model A 1983 designed by Paavo Tynell in the 40's and produced by TAITO OY in the same time. The lamp has its original painting on shade, with a rounded l...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Pale Rose Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Pale Rose Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
The 'PH Artichoke' pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen restaura...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel
'CADOVIUS 900 LAMP', Golden Pendant Lamp by DK3
By DK3, Poul Cadovius
Located in Paris, IDF
CADOVIUS 900 LAMP pendant lamp by DK3
Size : L: 123 / D: 27 / H: 25 cm
Colors: Brass
Materials : Aluminum anodized
Steel wire: 400cm
Light source: Max 40W E14 (220V – 240V / 50 Hz)
Bulbs not included
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The 900·00 lamp, designed by Poul Cadovius in the early 1970’s. Many of his products, like the world-renowned shelving system ROYAL...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
$2,433 / item
Swedish Mid-Century Ceiling Lamp with Brass Detailing, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
This elegant Swedish Mid-Century lamp from the 1950s features a soft square silhouette with rounded edges. The silk shade is beautifully adorned with fine brass wire detailing—circul...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Model T603 Pendant, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Hans-Agne Jakobsson T603 pendant with pink fringes, 1970s.
Produced in Sweden by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, 1970s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Dark Brown Patinated Outdoor Sconce
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' dark brown patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the class...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Lisa Johansson-Papé Ceiling Pendant 61-347 Glass, Brass & Gray Paint, Orno 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
This UFO like shaped lamp was quite popular in Finland in the 1950s, and still is. today. It is found in public buildings as in private residences.
This lamp is stamped twice, on th...
Category
1950s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Raw Copper Outdoor Sconce
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' raw copper outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in raw copper insi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Opal and teak ceiling pendants by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö Sweden
Located in Hägersten, SE
Ceiling pendant model "Droppen" designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced in Sweden by Luxus during the 1950s. Made from long drop shaped opal glass shades with teak fittings. V...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Opaline Glass
Pair of Floor Lamps from Falkenbergs Belysning, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of cool floor lamps from Falkenbergs Belysning, made from brass. Sleek square stems dressed with black leather.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage 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
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.