Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
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
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; 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.
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Color: Brown
Poul Henningsen, PH 3/2 Table Lamp, Early Model
Located in San Francisco, CA
A table lamp by Poul Henningsen with browned brass frame, socket cover and top, mounted with 3/2 patinated copper shade set. No switch on the frame. Stamped 'Pat. Appl.' (highly valu...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Copper
Tall Table Lamp by Unknown Designer Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Midcentury table lamp by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Cork & Chrome "B-170" Table Lamp by Bergboms, Sweden, 1970s
By Bergboms
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rare, clean and amusing design by Bergboms. Model name B-170. The shade made out of natural cork gives a very warm light when lit, and when shut off the cork shows its own attractive...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Danish Table Lamp in Rosewood, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Decorative table lamp in rosewood designed and made in Denmark. Great original condition.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Modern Organic Form Teak Lamps by ESA Denmark
By ESA
Located in New York, NY
Pair of handcrafted organic form teak lamps with original woven lampshades. Bakelite sockets and light switches. Overall height 34.5 " lamp body measur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
Table Lamp in Brass and Snakeskin Produced by AB E. Hansson & Co in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp. Produced by AB E. Hansson & Co in Malmö, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Pair of Swedish Table or Floor Lamps, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Swedish table or floor lamps, can be used as both, optional.
New wiring. Excellent condition. Pink velvet shades.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Teak and Pottery Table Lamp Scandinavian Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Offering a Danish modern striped pottery table lamp with original linen shade and a neck made out of teak. It is in perfect working condition.
Uses a max. 60 wattage light bulb.
Di...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery, Linen, Teak
Monumental American Mid Century Geometric Cut Out Walnut Table Lamp, circa 1960
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tall Modernist walnut table lamp with Hexagonal flared framework and brass detail. Featuring an open and joined six piece Walnut framework. With Walnut base and patinated Brass inset...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Soholm Stentoj Danish Modern Brown/Tan Ceramic Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Unusual pair of Danish modern ceramic lamps with an abstract sectioned melon form and terrific brown and tan glaze. Retrofitted wit...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Itsu Finland Brass Table Lamp
By Itsu
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modern brass table lamp with a dome shaped pierced shade on a finely detailed stem and stem. Newly polished and lacquered and re-wired with two solid brass Edison base ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Glass Table Lamp Orrefors Attributed
By Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Vintage glass table lamp, Orrefors attributed.
Existing wiring, rewiring available upon request.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Pair of Swedish Table/Floor Lamps, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Swedish table/floor lamps, can be used as both, optional.
New wiring. Excellent condition.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
Crystal and Chrome Table Lamp by Kosta Boda
By Kosta Boda
Located in Voorburg, NL
Exceptional chrome and cut crystal table lamp by Kosta Boda, Sweden, 1960s (signed with label). This lamp comes with the original raffia lampshade and diffuser. Due to the antique na...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Danish Turned Teak Table Lamps
By ESA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A finely turned, substantial and elegant pair of table lamps turned from a single piece of warmly toned and vividly grained teak.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Brown Teak White Canvas Table Lamp, Denmark, circa 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian modern vintage organic table lamp with a cone shaped teak base and an off white canvas fabric lamp shade.
Furthermore the tabl...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Canvas, Teak
Kingo Keramik Golden Blue Dots Ceramic Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern handmade and hand decorated ceramic table lamp. Chamotte clay with shiny golden brown colored glaze and yellow and deep blue stripes and circles around the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Nils Landberg, Orrefors Crimson Red Crystal Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Crimson Red crystal lamps encased in clear crystal overlay. Rewired for use in the USA.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
Pair of Brass Table Lamps by Aneta, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Aneta, Sweden, 1960s. Pink velvet shades.
New wiring.
Global front door shipping, 5-7 days: USD 199.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Brass Table/Desk Lamps Bumling by Anders Pehrson, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of brass table lamps "Bumling" by Anders Pehrson, 1960s. Measures:
height, adjustable: 55-65 cm
Produced by Ateljé Lyktan, 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Lisa Johansson-Pape, Leather Covered Table Lamp
Located in Berlin, DE
Lisa Johansson-Pape table lamp in dark brown and light brown detail leather,
Finland, 1960s.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Kähler, HAK, Glazed Stoneware Table Lamp form 1960s, Designed by Nils Kähler
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kähler, HAK, glazed stoneware table lamp, 1960s.
Designed by Nils Kähler.
Brown and uranium yellow glaze.
Measures 20 cm. Total height 27.5 cm.
Marked.
In perfect cond...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Danish Modern Glass Lamp Probably by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Heavy glass Sommerso lamp base, Danish modern period, possibly by Orrefors unsigned. Free of damage, original, working condition. Measures: Diameter of shade 14 ".
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Brass Table Lamps "Bumlingen" by Anders Pehrson, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of brass table lamps "Bumlingen" by Anders Pehrson, 1960s. Measures: Height, adjustable: 55-65 cm
Produced by Ateljé Lyktan.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Candlestick, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Decorative candlestick in brown ceramic. Made by Asta in Denmark, 1960s. Great condition.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Table Lamp Attributed to Vilhelm Lauritzen and Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table lamp attributed to Vilhelm Lauritzen. Produced in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Desk Lamp Svend Aage Holm Sorenensen, ASEA, Sweden
By ASEA, Holm Sørensen
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian Modern desk lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen for the lighting company ASEA. The lamp retains ifs original red paint on the adju...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Base Metal, Brass
Table Lamp by Paavo Tynell
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A spare and minimalist two-socket table lamp superbly crafted of patinated bronze and white oak.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Turned Teak Table Lamp
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A table lamp turned from a solid piece of vividly grained teak. The base is 19.5"H.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Table Lamp by Berndt Friberg
Located in Long Island City, NY
A table lamp by Berndt Friberg (1899-1981). Stoneware signed by artist, Sweden, circa 1960.
Existing wiring, we do not guaranty functionality.
Rewiring available upon request.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Earthenware
Set of Three Orrefors Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
The free flowing form of these ruby-red table lamps encased in clear glass are the design of Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, model number RD1323, in the 1960's.
Recently rewired, each piece is signed with original labels. May be sold individually or as a set. Height is measured to top of brass light socket.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern G.A.B. Pewter Table Lamp on Lacquered Wood Plinth
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian modern spherical pewter table lamp on a lacquered wood plinth detailed with a series of horizontal groves. Made by G.A.B. (Guldsmedsaktiebolaget), circa 1930s. Newly p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pewter
Danish Modern Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Scandinavian modern ceramic table lamp in a tapered form with glaze resembling sedimentary rock and leaf pattern. Made in Denmark, circa 1...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Tapering Teak Table Lamp
By ESA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sculptural and elegant table lamp, turned from a solid piece of teak.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Substantial Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby "Spiral" Art Pottery Lamp
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tall Swedish Modern Ingrid Atterberg for Upsala Ekeby Brown & White Ceramic Table Lamp. Featuring a hand painted slender, organic bottle form with reflective White and Coffee, Carame...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Ceramic
Table Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
A table lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. circa 1960s.
Existing European wiring, rewiring available upon request.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Table Lamp by Gunnar Nylund
Located in Long Island City, NY
A table lamp by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, stoneware, polychrome glaze, signed GN, the height of the lamp base about 28cm ( 11") diameter of 14.5 cm(6").
Existing electrical wiring,...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Marianna von Allesch Incised Glazed Taupe Art Pottery Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Marianna von Allesch handcrafted Earthen Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp. Featuring a hand thrown, natural bottle form, hand washed, reflective, hand incised diamond geometric pattern, wit...
Category
1950s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Holmegaard Danish Modern White Cased Glass and Walnut Table Lamp, 1960s
By Holmegaard
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Scandinavian Modern Holmegaard White Translucent Glass & Dark Walnut Bedside Lamp. Featuring a slender bottle form in iridescent White Glass detailed...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Walnut, Glass
Model "3041" Stoneware Table Lamp by Einar Johansen, Denmark, circa 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This handmade 1960s table lamp was designed by the brilliant Einar Johansen and produced by Søholm Stentøj (stoneware). The manufactory was one of the most revered names in Danish ce...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware, Fabric
Brass and Wood Model "B8453" Table Lamp by Boréns, Borås, Sweden 1950s
By Boréns Borås
Located in Utrecht, NL
Created by master craftsmen and characterized by clean lines, exotic woods, soft edges and intuitive functionality, the Swedish Modern lighting models of the once Borås based lightin...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gert Nyström for Hyllinge Table Lamp
By Gert Nystrom
Located in 'S-GRAVENHAGE, ZH
Designed by Gert Nyström for Hyllinge in the 1960’s. Swedish mid century design with the original shade. the overal condition is out standing. beautiful warm light that complements t...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Mid Century Table Lamp by ASEA
By ASEA
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful table lamp in oak and brass, manufactured by ASEA (Sweden), 1940s.
The lamp comes with a new high-quality shade in off-white satin fabric.
Condition: Very good conditi...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Table lamp by Sonja Katzin for ASEA
By Sonja Katzin, ASEA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful 1950's Teak and Brass table lamp by Sonja Katzin for ASEA. Teak handle and brass foot with carved stripes pattern. Label with ASEA model 1141. In a very good condition with...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Table Lamps
Located in Denton, TX
Solid teak cylinders with tapered top.
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Danish Table Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen, 1950s
Located in Haderslev, DK
Svend Aage Holm Sorensen, skilled art blacksmith, participant of the Olympic games in 1936 in Berlin, and the most productive lighting designer of all times in Denmark.
A very in...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Opaline Glass, Teak
Pair of Swedish Ceramic Table Lamps, 1970s
By Bitossi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of ceramic lamps with pink velvet lamps shades, made in Sweden, 1970s.
New wiring.
Measures: Height, including shade: 60 cm
Diameter, shade: circa ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Designer, Organic Adjustable Table Lamp, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A table lamp or desk light. In brass.
Vintage lampshades attached for illustration. Not included in purchase. Stated dimensions excluding lampshade. On request lampshade can be i...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Brass and Bakelite Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian brass lamp with a column made of Bakelite. Newly rewired for use in the USA with two standard base all brass sockets.
Measures:...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Glazed Gold Ceramic Lamps, Sweden, circa 1960
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of ceramic lamps by Bitossi for Bergboms, Sweden, circa 1960.
Rewired with new shades
Measures: 17.5 to top of socket
24" to top of shade.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern table lamps 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 table lamps created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern table lamps 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 table lamps, popular names associated with this style include Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Orrefors, Palshus, and Bergboms. 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 table lamps differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $160 and tops out at $34,900 while the average work can sell for $2,079.
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