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.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Creator: Carl Fagerlund
Table Lamp in Brass and Glass by Carl Fagerlund, 1960′s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Table Lamp in Brass and Glass by Carl Fagerlund, 1960′s
Additional Information:
Material: Brass and glass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare table lamp model RD1987
Produced by O...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Carl Fagerlund Table Lamp
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Carl Fagerlund table lamp in glass
Made by Orrefors.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Carl Fagerlund Table Lamp
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Carl Fagerlund table lamp in glass
Made by Orrefors.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Large table lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors in black and clear frosted glass
Located in København K, 84
Carl Fagerlund's table lamp for Orrefors emerges as an epitome of elegance and innovation. Crafted amidst the flourishing design milieu of 1960s Sweden, this exquisite piece stands a...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Pair of Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of glass table lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors.
Lamp height 12" without shade.
Newly rewired. Price is for single lamp.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Swedish Midcentury Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
Located in Karlstad, SE
A pair of table lamps in crystal, model RD1323 by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden.
The lamps are rectangular shaped with stunning wine-red color.
Condition: Very good original c...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of crystal glass table lamps by Carl Fagerlund, made from dark brown colored glass in a narrow conical shape, almond shaped at the base. Beautiful translucent color, elegant des...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of cool and luxurious table lamps by Carl Fagerlund, made in striking black and clear glass. Tapering shape with a triangular base. Slightly frosted surface with structure.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Extra Large Pair of 1970's Crystal Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1970's Extra large heavy Crystal lamps designed by Carl Fagerlund
for Orrefors.
The lamps have been newly rewired with polished chrome adjustable double clusters that take s...
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1970s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Midcentury Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of crystal glass table lamps by Carl Fagerlund, made from burgundy colored glass in a narrow conical shape, almond shaped at the base. Beautiful translucent color, elegant design.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of raspberry red glass table lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. Heavy glass bases with a somewhat undulating shape and brass detail at the top. Very elegant with movement in ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of crystal glass table lamps by Carl Fagerlund in a neat size. Made in dark blue glass in a narrow conical shape, almond shaped at the base. Beautiful translucent color, elegant...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of black, barely translucent glass table lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. Heavy glass bases with a somewhat undulating shape and brass detail at the top. Very elegant with ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of striking glass table lamps by Carl Fagerlund, made from rich red glass, rectangular at the base. Beautiful translucent color, elegant design.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of crystal glass table lamps by Carl Fagerlund, made from white glass in a narrow conical shape, almond shaped at the base. Beautiful translucent color, elegant design.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Orrefors Textured Glass Table Lamp Rd-1477 by Carl Fagerlund, Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish hourglass shaped table lamp by Carl Fagerlund For Orrefors.
The Orrefors lamp in clear glass is model no RD-1477 and in great condition with no chips, cracks or repairs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Orrefors Sapphire Blue Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of bottle form sapphire blue crystal lamps with adjustable polished brass
double clusters and silk rayon cords.
The height to the top of the glass ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Red Glass Table Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Red glass table lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960s.
Vintage Swedish table light in hand blown clear and dark red crystal glass. Mod...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Midcentury Table Lamp Designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glass, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Table lamp in glass designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Sweden in the 1950s. Great original condition.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Swedish Midcentury Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
Located in Karlstad, SE
A pair of large table lamps in crystal, model RD1319 by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden.
The lamps are triangular shaped with stunning wine-red color.
Condition: Very good ori...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Midcentury Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
Located in Karlstad, SE
A pair of table lamps in crystal, by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden.
The lamps are rectangular-shaped with stunning wine-red color.
Condition: Very good original condition.
...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Orrefors Midnight Blue Crystal Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern, Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Midnight Blue crystal lamp wired for use in the USA using black twist cord and brushed brass hardw...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of Wall Lamp in Glass
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian pair of table lamp in glass, 1960s. Shades not included.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Carl Fagerlund Red Crystal Glass Table Lamp for Orrefors Sweden Midcentury 1960s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Tall mid-century crystal glass table lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. Made ca 1960s.
It has raspberry red and clear glass and a brass top.
The lamp comes with a ne...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Art Glass
Pair of Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of table lamps in glass, designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of Table Lamp in Cristal Model Rd 1566 Red
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian pair of table lamp in cristal Model RD 1566 Red by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960s. Shades not included.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
Orrefors Glass Table Light Model Rd by Carl Fagerlund Resembling Frozen Water
Located in London, GB
A beautiful table lamp in crystal glass with the model name RD by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. The base is made of crystal glass and reminds one of frozen water, with a very ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Orrefors Forest Green Bottle Form Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of squared off bottle form cystal lamps in forest green with satin brass hardware. Professionally wired and buffed. 100W Max.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Orrefors Black Crystal Encased Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Orrefors black crystal lamps cased in clear crystal, this is a rare color and is seldom seen. Rewired for use in the USA with brass fit...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Midcentury Pair of Crystal Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Sweden, 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A nice pair of vintage table lamps designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. Made in Crystal glass, with cuts in the glass.
They are both signed in the bottom with Orrefors ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
Swedish Midcentury Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
Located in Karlstad, SE
A pair of impressive table lamps in crystal glass model RD 1477 by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. The base is made of crystal glass and reminds of frozen water. The chrome deta...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Carl Fagerlund Table Lamps Model RD-1323 Produced by Orrefors in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of table lamps model RD-1323 designed by Carl Fagerlund. Produced by Orrefors in Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of Crystal Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian pair of crystal table lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. Sold without shade. Price for the pair.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Colored Glass Lamps Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of cool and luxurious table lamps by Carl Fagerlund, made in beautiful dark pink and clear glass. Tapering shape with a triangular base. Slightly frosted surface with structure....
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Carl Fagerlund, a Glass Table Lamp, Orrefors, Sweden
Located in Paris, FR
A glass table lamp, the spreading body with a blue undercoat.
Signed “Orrefors RD 1566” and labeled “Orrefors”.
Produced by Orrefors, Sweden.
1960s.
Dimensions without shade
H...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Large Midcentury Table Lamp Designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glass, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Table lamp in glass designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Sweden in the 1950s. Great original condition.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Swedish Midcentury Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
Located in Karlstad, SE
A pair of table lamps in crystal, model RD1323 by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden.
The lamps have a stunning coral red colour with brass details.
Condition: Excellent original ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Midcentury Crystal Table Lamps Orrefors by Carl Fagerlund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Exceptional pair of heavy hourglass form crystal lamps with polished nickel fittings. The lamps were made in Sweden at Orrefors glasbruk.
The designer Carl Fagerlund has created at ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Swedish Midcentury Crystal Table Lamps Orrefors by Carl Fagerlund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Exceptional pair of heavy hourglass form crystal lamps with polished nickel fittings. The lamps were made in Sweden at Orrefors glasbruk.
The designer Carl Fagerlund has created at ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Swedish Mid-Century Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
Located in Karlstad, SE
A pair of impressive table lamps in crystal glass model RD 1477 by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. The base is made of crystal glass and reminds of frozen water. The chrome deta...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Pair of 1950s Orrefors Art Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of table lamps was designed by Carl Fagerlund for the Swedish glasswork company Orrefors in the 1950s. The lamp bodies are exemplary of the manufacturer's dedicati...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel, Chrome
Pair of Carl Fagerlund Glass Table Lamps by Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s. Dusty pink velvet shades.
New wiring.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass, Velvet
Pair of Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of table lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1960s.
Blue glass cubes and brass fittings. Measures: Glass base height 13.75".
Base 3 1/8" x 3 1/8"
Newly rewired with double sockets brass...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
1960s Large Classic Carl Fagerlund Triangular Red and Clear Glass Table Lamp
Located in Knebel, DK
Large classic Carl Fagerlund triangular red and clear glass table lamp by Orrefors with marks on base and assembly.
Measures: Height incl. sock...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
1960s Pair of Large Classic Carl Fagerlund Relief Glass Lamps by Orrefors
Located in Knebel, DK
Pair of large classic Carl Fagerlund relief glass lamps in clear glass by Orrefors with similar but individual relief patterns.
Height inc. socket: 47 cm.
Diameter: 15 cm.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
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
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
Pair of Large MidNight / Sapphire Blue Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of Extra large Midnight Sapphire blue glass lamps
designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
There lamps have been Newly rewired with adjustable polished Chrome
double cl...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
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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