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: Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen PH 3½-2½ Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Red
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 3½-2½ table lamp for Louis Poulsen, Denmark.
Poul Henningsen’s legendary design stems from his own, brilliant three-shade system from ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Poul Henningsen Chrome and Opaline Glass PH 3½-2½ Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen chrome-plated and opaline glass PH 3½-2½ table lamp for Louis Poulsen. Executed in white opal glass and a chrome-plated frame. The Industrial look of the chrome surfa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Poul Henningsen Chrome and Glass PH 2/1 Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen chrome and glass PH 2/1 table lamp for Louis Poulsen. Executed in mouth blown white opal glass and high luster chrome plated metal finish. The mouth-blown three-layer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Rare Arne Jacobsen 'AJ' Desk Lamp, 1957
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classical grey desk lamp in steel with original lacquering designed by Arne Jacobsen, probably Axel Annell on license by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, angle of shade can be adjusted to opt...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Steel
Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' LED Table Lamp in White for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' LED table lamp in white 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 Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Verner Panton 'Panthella 320' Table Lamp in Brass for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Panthella 320' table lamp in brass for Louis Poulsen. The medium sized Panthella 320 table lamp uses Verner Panton's original drawings to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Aluminum, Brass
Verner Panton 'Panthella 320' Table Lamp in Chrome for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Panthella 320' table lamp in chrome for Louis Poulsen. The medium sized Panthella 320 table lamp uses Verner Panton's original drawings to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Poul Henningsen Black Metalized and Glass PH 2/1 Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen black metalized and glass PH 2/1 table lamp for Louis Poulsen. Executed in mouth blown white opal glass and black metalized finis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' LED Table Lamp in Brass for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' LED table lamp in brass 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 Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
Vilhelm Lauritzen VL38 'Radiohus' Table Lamps for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen VL38 'Radiohus' table lamps for Louis Poulsen. The VL38 table lamp was originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen in partnership with Louis Poulsen for t...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel, Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ Mini' Table Lamp in Dusty Blue for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ Mini' table lamp in dusty blue for Louis Poulsen
The AJ series was part of the lighting collection renowned Danish designer Arne Jacobsen created for the original ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Zinc
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ Mini' Table Lamp in Stainless Steel for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ Mini' Table Lamp in Stainless Steel for Louis Poulsen.
The AJ series was part of the lighting collection renowned Danish designer Arne Jacobsen created for the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel, Zinc
Arne Jacobsen AJ Table Lamp in Stainless Steel for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen AJ Table Lamp in Stainless Steel for Louis Poulsen.
The AJ series was part of the lighting collection renowned Danish designer Arne Jacobsen created for the original S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel, Zinc
Arne Jacobsen 'Aj Mini' Table Lamp in Warm Grey for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen AJ Mini Table Lamp in Warm Grey for Louis Poulsen.
The AJ series was part of the lighting collection renowned Danish designer Arne Ja...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Zinc
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ Mini' Table Lamp in Black for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ Mini' table lamp in black for Louis Poulsen.
The AJ series was part of the lighting collection renowned Danish designer Arne Jacobsen created for the original SAS...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Zinc
Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 table lamp for Louis Poulsen.
Poul Henningsen’s legendary design stems from his own, brilliant three-shade system from late 1920s. Poul Henningsen design fr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum, Metal
GamFratesi Black Brass and Marble 'Yuh' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Gamfratesi black brass and marble 'Yuh' table lamp for Louis Poulsen. Designed by Stine Gam and Enrico Fratesi, the Yuh reflects Louis Poulsen’s philosophy of designing to shape ligh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Aluminum, Brass
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ Mini' Table Lamp in Warm Sand for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ Mini' table lamp in warm sand for Louis Poulsen.
The AJ series was part of the lighting collection renowned Danish designer Arne Jacobsen created for the origina...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Zinc
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ Mini' Table Lamp in White for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ Mini' Table Lamp in White for Louis Poulsen.
The AJ series was part of the lighting collection renowned Danish designer Arne Jacobsen created for the original SAS ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Zinc
Arne Jacobsen AJ Table Lamp in Black for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen AJ Table Lamp in Black for Louis Poulsen.
The AJ series was part of the lighting collection renowned Danish designer Arne Jacobsen created...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Zinc
Arne Jacobsen 'Aj Mini' Table Lamp in Electric Orange for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ Mini' Table Lamp in Electric Orange for Louis Poulsen.
The AJ series was part of the lighting collection renowned Danish designer Arne Jacobsen created for the or...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Zinc
Arne Jacobsen AJ Table Lamp in White for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen AJ table lamp in white for Louis Poulsen. TThe AJ series was part of the lighting collection renowned Danish designer Arne Jacobsen created...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Zinc
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ Mini' Table Lamp in Pale Petroleum for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ Mini' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen.
The AJ series was part of the lighting collection renowned Danish designer Arne Jacobsen created for the original SAS Royal Hot...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Zinc
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ Mini' Table Lamp in Soft Lemon for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ Mini' Table Lamp in Soft Lemon for Louis Poulsen
The AJ series was part of the lighting collection renowned Danish designer Arne Jacobsen created for the original ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Zinc
Gamfratesi White Brass and Marble 'Yuh' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Gamfratesi white brass and marble 'Yuh' table lamp for Louis Poulsen. Designed by Stine Gam and Enrico Fratesi, the Yuh reflects Louis Poulsen’s philosophy of designing to shape ligh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass, Aluminum
Pair of Danish Modern Hans J. Wegner "Opala" Table Lamps, Louis Poulsen, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and beautiful pair of white table lamps by Hans J. Wegner for Louis Poulsen, Denmark. Model "Opala". The lamps have a lacquered metal frame, a white acrylic shade, and an on/off...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic
Large Poul Henningsen PH 4½-3½ Glass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen opaline glass PH 4½-3½ table lamp for Louis Poulsen.
Executed in white opal glass and a chrome frame. The industrial look of the chrome surface offers a bold, unders...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Steel, Aluminum
Gamfratesi White 'Yuh' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
GamFratesi White 'Yuh' table lamp for Louis Poulsen. Designed by Stine Gam and Enrico Fratesi, the Yuh reflects Louis Poulsen’s philosophy of designing to shape light. Inspired by the Classic virtues of Danish Modernism, Poul Henningsen’s philosophy about light and with Arne Jacobsen’s geometric shapes, GamFratesi pays homage to the legends and adds their own characteristic aesthetic playfulness to the new Yuh Lamp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Poul Heningsen Table Lamp, model PH 4/3 of White Opaline Glass, 1950's
Located in Lejre, DK
The PH 4/3 table lamp designed by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by Louis Poulsen is a timeless and iconic piece of lighting design.
Poul Henningsen, a Danish architect and design...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Arne Jacobsen AJ Table Lamp in Warm Sand for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen AJ table lamp in Warm Sand for Louis Poulsen.
The AJ series was part of the lighting collection renowned Danish designer Arne Jacobsen cr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Zinc
Arne Jacobsen AJ Table Lamp in Pale Petroleum for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen AJ Table Lamp in Pale Petroleum for Louis Poulsen.
The AJ series was part of the lighting collection renowned Danish designer Arne Jacobsen created for the original SA...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Zinc
Arne Jacobsen AJ Table Lamp in Dusty Blue for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen AJ table lamp in Dusty Blue for Louis Poulsen.
The AJ series was part of the lighting collection renowned Danish designer Arne Jacobsen created for the original SAS R...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Zinc
1960s Danish AJ Extra Large Desk Lamp by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A painted metal desk lamp, having a pivoting 'offset funnel' shade floating above a pierced egg-form base.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Arne Jacobsen AJ Table Lamp in Soft Lemon for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen AJ table lamp in Soft Lemon for Louis Poulsen.
The AJ series was part of the lighting collection renowned Danish designer Arne Jacobsen created for the original SAS R...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Zinc
Arne Jacobsen AJ Table Lamp in Warm Grey for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen AJ Table Lamp in Warm Grey for Louis Poulsen.
The AJ series was part of the lighting collection renowned Danish designer Arne Jacobsen created for the original SAS Roy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Zinc
1950s Danish Desk Lamp by Wilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An articulating desk lamp having a brass stem with patina and off-white enameled hood and base.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
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
Arne Jacobsen AJ Table Lamp in Electric Orange for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen AJ table lamp in electric orange for Louis Poulsen.
The AJ series was part of the lighting collection renowned Danish designer Arne Jacobsen created for the original S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Zinc
Model 4/3 Table Lamp By Louis Poulsen Circa 1960s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Model 4/3 table lamp by Louis Poulsen Circa 1960s.
- Chromed steel base and stem
- On/Off switch on the base
- Stepped steel shade
- Takes E27 fitting bulbs
- Designed by Poul...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Table Lamp PH-4/3 ""PAT. APPL." Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen, 1927
Located in Odense, DK
Early and important PH-table lamp model "4/3" by Poul Henningsen manufactured at Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen between 1926-28. The lamp base is made from patinated solid brass and the s...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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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