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
- 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
Søholm, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware table lamp designed and produced by Søholm Keramik, Bornholm, Denmark, c. 1970s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.25“ H x 3.375“ Diameter
Dimensions of Shade ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Mjölby Intarsia Attribution, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered and wood table lamp attributed to Mjölby Intarsia, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 13.125“ H x 8“ W x 6.25“ D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Nature Rattan Table Lamp, 1970s, Norway Design
Located in Skien, NO
Vintage Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, crafted from natural rattan with the original lampshade.
Charming and elegant design, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship. Designe...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile, Rattan
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...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Earthenware
Danish Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Table Lamp in Bronze, 1920s
Located in Odense, DK
This Danish Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) table lamp from the 1920s is an exquisite example of early 20th-century craftsmanship. Cast in bronze, the lamp features a striking blend of orga...
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Bronze
$1,312 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Table Lamps by Søholm Keramik, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Søholm Keramik, Bornholm, Denmark, 1960s.
Very good condition.
Please note: the color/pattern of the table lamps slightly differs.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn "2468" Brass Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Prague, New Town
Rare 3-armed brass table lamp, model 2468 (also known as the "traffic light lamp"), designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn in Sweden, 1960s.
Designed by renowned Austrian-born pio...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Table Lamp Model B-102 in Brass and Glass, 1960s, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Table lamp model B 102 made of hand blown glass in an amber color. The piece features a stem and base in polished brass, together it makes a perfect combin...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Austrian Wicker Table Lamp by Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Wonderful table lamp from the 1950s.
Great and unusual design with a fantastically elegant appearance.
The rattan lampshade creates a very cozy atmosphere and a spectacular play of l...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Ceramic Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Scandinavian Ceramic Table Lamp, 1960s
The lamp need 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt.
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen Model "E1296" Table Lamps, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen was a Danish designer who is best known for his wide collection of lighting fixtures. A licensed ornamental metalworker, Holm-Sørensen started his design car...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Nils Kähler for Kähler, HAK, a Pair of Large Glazed Ceramic Lamps, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nils Kähler for Kähler, HAK. A pair of large glazed ceramic lamps, 1960s.
Measures: 39 x 17 cm (excluding socket)
In very good condition.
Stamped.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$1,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Blue Ceramic Table Lamp by Herluf Gottschalk-Olsen Stogo, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Large ceramics table lamp handmade by ceramist Herluf Gottschalk Olsen at his own workshop "Stogo" in the 1960s. The cylindrical base features a wonde...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Swedish Brass Table Lamps by ASEA, Sweden ca 1960s
By ASEA
Located in Utrecht, NL
ASEA (before 1977: Allmänna Svenska Elektriska Aktiebolaget), was a Swedish electrotechnical company headquartered in Västerås. It was founded in 1883 and was, until 1987, the city's...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp in Brass and Original Lamp Shade by Josef Frank, 1960's Svenskt Tenn
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Table Lamp in Brass and Original Lamp Shade by Josef Frank, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass and original lamp shade
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare table lamp model 2467...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Hertha Bengtson, Table Lamps, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brown and beige stoneware table lamps designed by Hertha Bengtson and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.9“ H x 5.5“ Diameter
Dimens...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Brass and Acrylic Knubbling Table Lamps by Anders Pherson
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of Knubbling designed by Anders Pherson for Atelje Lyktan in 1971.
They are made of a brass foot supporting a large white plexi chandelier with the characteristic diffuser unde...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Henrik Blomqvist Tall Brass Table Lamp, Stilarmatur Tranås, Sweden, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking tall table lamp was designed by Henrik Blomqvist and produced by the Swedish manufacturer Stilarmatur Tranås in the 1960s. The lamp is marked with the manufacturers lab...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and embroidery fabric table lamps designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 17.5“ H x 8“ Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-26...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Itsu, Table Lamps, Brass, Reed, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and woven reed table lamps produced by Itsu, Finland, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 10” H x 5” W x 8.5” D
Depth may vary slightly with shade po...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$5,800 / set
Swedish Mid-Century Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
Located in Karis, Nyland
A pair of impressive table lamps in crystal glass model RD 2052 by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. The base is made of crystal glass and reminds of frozen water. The chrome deta...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
$2,672 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Ceramic Diablo Table Lamp in Multiple Glazes by Einar Johansen for Søholm, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish diablo shaped ceramic table lamp with a 'rainbow' of multiple glazes skillfully 'fussioned' together. Much similar to the techniques popularized by Gertud Vasegaard and CH Sta...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$442 Sale Price
25% Off
Esben Klint Teak Table Lamp for Le Klint, 1950s Denmark
By Esben Klint, Le Klint
Located in Balen, BE
Rare table lamp in teak designed by Esben Klint in 1957 for Le Klint. It has a beautiful wood grain and in very good vintage condition with original paper lampshade. This lamp, Model...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak, Paper
1960s Ceramic Table Lamp by Søholm with Vintage Decorated Paper Shade
Located in København K, 84
1960s ceramic table lamp by danish Einar Johansen for Søholm, Bornholm, Denmark.
Matte brown neck and blue glazed base.
The lamp comes with a rare decorated vintage paper shade wit...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Paper
Anagram Table Lamp, Rice, Steel by Sam Weller for Hay
By HAY
Located in Dubai, AE
Sam Weller's Anagram Table Lamp fuses functionality with visual appeal to create a table lamp with a robust construction and strong personality.
Featuring a generously curved, gloss...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Poul Henningsen 3/2 Table Lamp 1930s
Located in Portland, OR
Lovely patinated brass table lamp by Poul Henningsen with lacquered copper top shade and yellow painted acid-stained glass lower shades. This example dates to the early 1940s. The to...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Copper, Brass
Table Lamp Model PH 4/3 By Poul Henningsen For Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
PH 4/3 table lamp designed by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by Louis Poulsen. The lamp is with white laqcuered metal shades.
This product will be inspected thoroughly at our prof...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Blue Glazed Stoneware Table Lamp, Søholm Stentøj, 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Handcrafted in the mid-20th century, this exquisite stoneware table lamp bear the distinctive mark of Søholm Stentøj. Produced by the renowned Danish c...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
$686 Sale Price
40% Off
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Flexible Desk Lamp of Brass, Denmark 1950s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Original vintage desk lamp by Danish Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Made in Denmark in the 1950s of brass and metal
The obliquely cut shade with black lacquer has a perforated pattern alo...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Table Lamp "PH-Lamp" by PH / Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning original production PH-table lamp model "3,5/2" by Poul Henningsen manufactured at Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen in the 1930s. The lamp base is made from patinated brass and brown bakelite parts.. The upper shade is made from yellow lacquered metal with a wonderful patina while the middle and lower are made from two layered opaline glass which gives a wonderful light distribution. A beautiful and rare example of the world famous lamp icon.
Poul Henningsen designed the three-shade system back in 1925-1926. The first lights using the system were designed by PH in cooperation with Louis Poulsen for an exhibition in Paris. PH sought to create glare-free light, direct light where it was most needed, and create soft shadows, using incandescent bulbs as a light source. PH 3/2 Table is a member of the three-shade family. Thus PH did not just design a light, but an entire system – around a thousand different models have been produced over the years. PH was the first person to pursue a scientific approach to light and use the logarithmic spiral as a basis. By using a design based on the logarithmic spiral he achieved even distribution of light over the entire curve of the shade. This even light distribution, together with the diffuse reflection through the glass, made it possible to control glare and shadow. Each shade reduces the amount of light equally, due to their distance from the light source. The PH light model numbers refer to the shade size. Each top shade had a corresponding set of middle and lower shades. In the ‘pure’ models, such as the 2/2, the top shade has a size of about 20 cm, with corresponding lower shades. PH 3/2 Table consists of an app. 30 cm top shade, but uses lower shades from the 2/2 model. These ‘hybrid’ models were introduced due to the desire to hang the pendants at lower heights. The system was also used for wall, table and floor lamps. This specific example has a "3,5" top shade (33,7 cm.) and a "2" middle and lower shade making it a "3,5/2 PH lamp".
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Tall Table Lamp by Nils Kähler, Midcentury Danish
Located in Lejre, DK
Decorative ceramic lamp designed and made by Nils Kähler, Made in Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Marianne Starck, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Marianne Starck and produced by Michael Andersen, Bornholm, Denmark, 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 12.25” H x 4.25” Diameter
Dim...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish modern"Grazia" ceramic table lamp by Stig Lindberg
Located in Hägersten, SE
Table lamp from the series "Grazia" designed by Stig Lindberg. produced by Gustavsberg in Sweden during the 1950s. Made from carrara ceramic with hand painted floral pattern made wit...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Paper Cube Table Lamp - Ecopet Paper - by Bertjan Pot for Hay
By Bertjan Pot
Located in Dubai, AE
Designed by Bertjan Pot, Paper Cube is a series of elegant and functional cubed lamps. Inspired by the mechanics of constructing folded paper ornaments, Paper Cube has a flat-pack d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Rubber, Paper
Rare Lisbeth Brams Teak Table Lamp
Located in Bern, CH
Rare 1960's teak table lamp by Lisbeth Brams, Denmark. Turned solid teak base with double light fittings. Swiss plug with pull cord on/off switch.
Made in Denmark.
Measurements: Hei...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic, Teak
$592 Sale Price
25% Off
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
$1,750 Sale Price
30% Off
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.75” H x 12.5" W x 10.75" D
Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulb
Number of Sockets: 3
Sold...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Stoneware Table Lamp in Dusty Green Glaze, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unidentified large Swedish ceramic table light signed CF or CE. It is executed in a vibrant dusty green glaze and displays elements of the Italian Sgrafitto technique. It comes mount...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Functionalist Table Lamp from Boréns, Sweden, 1930s
By Boréns Borås
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely table lamp from Böhlmarks, made from brass with a large shade lacquered dark green. The key detail on top of the shade lights the lamp when turned.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
A table lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, model 9225
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A table lamp designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, model ‘9225’, Finland circa 1950th.
Stamped “ TAITO 9225 “. Existing wires, rewiring available upon request.
Dimensions : H 18″; W...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Set of Swedish Pine Wood Table Lamps by Markslöjd, Sweden, 1980s
By Markslöjd
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Swedish Modern Pine Wood Table Lamps made by Markslöjd circa 1980. A fine duo for at beautiful place.
* Pair (2) of pine wood table lamps with beige fabric shades.
* Manufact...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Pine
Pair of Norwegian Brass Table Lamps by G. Johansen, 1960s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A sculptural and refined pair of mid-century brass table lamps designed by G. Johansen and produced in Norway during the 1960s. These lamps feature a bold yet elegant form, with a po...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Austrian KIWI Wicker Table Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Kiwi table lamp from the 1950s.
Great and exceptional design with a fantastically elegant look.
The rattan lampshade creates a very cozy atmosphere and a spectacular play o...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Anna-Lisa Thomson Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Located in Bromma, SE
Swedish Mid-century Stoneware Table Lamp in green by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Scandinavian Modern expression in the stunning "Under the Sea" serie.
The cer...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Rörstand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 12” H x 5.7” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (in...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Danish Modern Søholm Ceramic Table Lamp Brown Stripes by Einar Johansen, 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Small ceramic table lamp by Einar Johansen for Søholm Stentøj, Denmark, made circa 1960s. Perfect as a bedside lamp or on a shelf.
The lamp has dusted brown glaze.
The lamp base sh...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair large Table Lamps, Stained solid Pine, Uno Kristiansson, Luxus, Sweden
Located in Vorst, BE
A pair of sculptural table lamps. Lamp foots in turned pine wood, dark stained.
Designed by Uno Kristiansson, for Luxus, Sweden, 1970s. Both are punchmarked Luxus - made in Sweden.
For E26/27 bulbs. Work on 110v and on 220v. EU plug can be replaced by US plug for free if desired.
New lampshades.
Dimensions: diameter 13.78" / 10" (35cm / 25cm), height 10.2" (26cm).
Swedish designers Uno & Östen Kristiansson, renowned for their lighting and mirror creations, left an indelible mark on the design world from the 1950s to the 1970s. Their distinctive Scandinavian modern style remains highly sought-after in vintage circles.
Uno, born in 1925, and Östen, two years later in 1927, likely honed their craft in southern Sweden under the tutelage of their father, who operated Vittsjö Furniture, a business established in 1919. In 1950, Uno founded Luxus in Vittsjö, producing a diverse array of home products, including lamps, furniture, and mirrors, all designed by the brothers.
Their collections gained acclaim nationally and internationally, with Luxus introducing a vibrant range of lamps in the 1960s, attributed to Finnish artist Marjatta Metsovaara.
Östen presumably took over the family business in 1966, renaming it Östen Kristiansson AB. Though details on its operations are sparse, it likely continued the tradition of craftsmanship. Teak was a favored material for the Kristianssons, though they explored glass, leather, plastic, and acrylic in their designs. Notable creations include the Plafo Ceiling Lamp, UFO Lamp, Model 204 Hunting Chair, and minimalist mirrors reminiscent of Jacques Adnet’s Circulaire...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pine
$3,101 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 6.5” H x 5” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3” TD x 5.5” BD x 4” H
Dimensions of ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy ‘5061’ Table Lamp in Brass
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, table lamp, model ‘5061’, brass, Finland, 1950s
A truly magnificent piece that scores highly on every design aspect: execution, use of materials, craftsma...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Unique table lamp - handcrafted by ceramic artist Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Handcrafted table lamp by Norwegian artist Johanne Birkeland. This particular piece is very unique in its shape, as it requires considerable technical knowledge and patience to build...
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2010s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Niels Rasmussen Thykier, Table Lamp, Copper, Brass, Paper, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, waxed white paper and copper table lamp designed and produced by Niels Rasmussen Thykier, Denmark, 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 19.5” H x 14.75“ Diameter
...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Copper
Handcrafted table lamp by Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Handcrafted lamp base by Norwegian artist Johanne Birkeland. The lamp base is hand built in white stoneware clay, and hand decorated with black matte glaze.
The lamp comes with Nor...
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2010s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Itsu, Table Lamps, Brass, Reed, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and woven reed table lamps produced by Itsu, Finland, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 14.5“ H x 4.875” W x 11.5” D
Overall height and depth varies...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$5,800 / set
Desk Lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito, 1950
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful early desk lamp model 5305 by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Finland, with a large articulate crème colored enameled shade and base, the shade is partially perforated and the bras...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Anonymous Table lamp in amber red Cast Glass and Teak a Pair , Denmark, 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
Amber red cast glass and teak pair table lamp, Denmark, 1970s
rare and unseen model
Good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Teak
LBM Table Lamp, Tomato Red- by Moisés Hernández for Hay
By HAY
Located in Dubai, AE
Inspired by the innovative architecture of fellow Mexican Luis Barragan, Moisés Hernández designed the LBM Table Lamp to reflect his fascination with monolithic geometry, color, ligh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Pair Of Lisa Johansson-Pape `Ihanne` Table Lamps in Brass & Leather, Orno 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of impressive table lamps with solid brass shades designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape and manufactured by Orno In Finland in the middle of the 20th century. The leather on these h...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Danish Søholm Sculptural Table Lamp by Einar Johansen, Blue Glaze Mid-Century
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Sculptural stoneware table lamp by Einar Johansen for Søholm Stentøj, Denmark, circa 1960s.
The sculptural shape and the glossy blue glaze with brown elements gives the lamp a very v...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Stoneware
Pair of Large Mild-Night Blue lamps designed By Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950's large Mid Night Blue glass lamps designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors.
The lamps are In. Wonderful condition and Have been Newly rewired for the US with adjustable...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson space age table lamp BN-26, aluminum, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Forserum, SE
A space-age table lamp, model BN26, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in the 1960s for his company, Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB, in Markaryd, Sweden. Crafted from aluminum, it features a co...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Scandinavian Modern table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
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