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Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627
Rulle
Outdoor Sconce in Painted Bronze
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627 'Rulle' Outdoor Sconce in Painted Bronze
An exclusive made for U.S
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal
Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627
Rulle
Outdoor Sconce in Painted Brown
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627 'Rulle' Outdoor Sconce in Painted Brown
An exclusive made for U.S
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Mini-Tratten
Polished Copper Outdoor Sconces
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
incredibly refined design that is quintessentially Scandinavian. Designed for indoor or outdoor use.
Also
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Copper
Arne Jacobsen
AJ 50
Outdoor Wall Light for Louis Poulsen in Black
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ 50' Outdoor Wall Light for Louis Poulsen in Black
Based on his iconic 1960
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Mini-Tratten
Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconces
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Scandinavian. For indoor or outdoor use.
Price is per pair. Available in unlimited quantities in choice of raw
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Mini-Tratten
Raw Copper Outdoor Sconces
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
incredibly refined design that is quintessentially Scandinavian. Designed for indoor or outdoor use.
Also
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Copper
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Mini-Tratten
Polished Brass Outdoor Sconces
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Polished Brass outdoor sconces.
An exclusive made for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627
Rulle
Verdigris Outdoor Sconces
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
incredibly refined design that is quintessentially Scandinavian. Suitable for both indoor or outdoor use
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Mini-Tratten
Outdoor Sconces in White
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
quintessentially Scandinavian. Designed for indoor or outdoor use.
Price is per pair. Available in unlimited
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Mini-Tratten
Outdoor Sconces in Black
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
quintessentially Scandinavian. Designed for indoor or outdoor use.
Price is per pair. Available in unlimited
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Mini-Tratten
Darkly Patinated Outdoor Sconces
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' darkly patinated outdoor sconces. An exclusive made for U.S. and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Mini-Tratten
Polished Nickel Outdoor Sconces
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
incredibly refined design that is quintessentially Scandinavian. Designed for indoor or outdoor use.
Price
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Tratten
Outdoor Sconces in Painted Silver
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Outdoor Sconces in Painted Silver
An exclusive made for U.S
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Tratten
Outdoor Sconces in Painted Brown
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Outdoor Sconces in Painted Brown
An exclusive made for U.S
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Tratten
Outdoor Sconces in Painted Steel
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Outdoor Sconces in Painted Steel
An exclusive made for U.S
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Tratten
Outdoor Sconces in Painted Bronze
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' outdoor sconces in painted bronze.
An exclusive made for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal
Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627
Rulle
Dark Brown Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
refined design that is quintessentially Scandinavian. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
Also
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal
Alfred Homann
Ole V. Kjær
Nyhavn
Copper Outdoor Sconce for Louis Poulsen
By Ole V. Kjaer, Alfred Homann, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Alfred Homann & Ole V. Kjær 'Nyhavn' Copper Outdoor Sconce for Louis Poulsen
Designed by Alfred
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Copper, Aluminum
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627/110
Rulle
Darkly Patinated Outdoor Sconces
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Scandinavian. Suitable for both indoor or outdoor use.
Price is per pair. Available in unlimited quantities in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal
Jonas Bohlin
Oxid
Dark Brown Patinated Outdoor Wall Light for Örsjö
By Jonas Bohlin, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
quintessentially Scandinavian. UL listed for indoor or outdoor use.
Price is per item. Available in unlimited
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal
Arne Jacobsen
AJ 50
Outdoor Wall Light for Louis Poulsen in White
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ 50' Outdoor Wall Light for Louis Poulsen in White
Based on his iconic 1960
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen
AJ 50
Outdoor Wall Light for Louis Poulsen in Grey
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ 50' Outdoor Wall Light for Louis Poulsen in Grey
Based on his iconic 1960 Danish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Tratten
Dark Brown Patinated Outdoor Sconces
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' dark brown patinated outdoor sconces. An exclusive made for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal
Poul Henningsen PH 3/2.5 Outdoor Wall Light for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 3/2.5 outdoor wall light for Louis Poulsen.
The design is based on Poul
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Pair of Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627
Rulle
Raw Brass Outdoor Sconces
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627 'Rulle' raw brass outdoor sconces. An exclusive made for U.S
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Brass
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627/110
Rulle
Raw Copper Outdoor Sconces
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Scandinavian. Suitable for both indoor or outdoor use.
Also available in a larger sized variant.
Price is per
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Copper
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627/110
Rulle
Raw Brass Outdoor Sconces
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627/110 'Rulle' raw brass outdoor sconces. An exclusive made for U.S
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Brass
Large Poul Henningsen
PH Wall
Darkly Patinated Outdoor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
The 'PH Wall' is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Copper
Large Poul Henningsen
PH Wall
Outdoor Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Verdigris
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' Outdoor Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Verdigris
The 'PH Wall' is part
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Copper
Pair of Henningsen
PH Wall
Brown Patinated Outdoor Lamps for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Henningsen 'PH Wall' Brown Patinated Outdoor Lamps for Louis Poulsen
The 'PH Wall' is part
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Copper
Pair of Henningsen
PH Wall
Darkly Patinated Outdoor Lamps for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Henningsen 'PH Wall' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Lamps for Louis Poulsen
The PH Wall is part
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Copper
Outdoor Copper Wall Lamp by Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan, 1940/50s Sweden
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Stockholm, SE
Exquisite Outdoor Copper Wall Lamp designed by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan in 1940/50s Sweden
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
$7,126 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627
Rulle
Outdoor Sconces in White
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson C 627 'Rulle' outdoor sconces in white. An exclusive made for U.S
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627
Rulle
Raw Copper Outdoor Sconces
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of large Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627 'Rulle' raw copper outdoor sconces. An exclusive made for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Copper
Pair of Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627
Rulle
Outdoor Sconces in Black
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of large Hans-Agne Jakobsson C 627 'Rulle' outdoor sconces in black. An exclusive made for U.S
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627/110
Rulle
Outdoor Sconces in Black
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
design that is quintessentially Scandinavian. Suitable for indoor or outdoor use.
Price is per pair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627/110
Rulle
Brown Patinated Outdoor Sconces
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
quintessentially Scandinavian. Suitable for both indoor or outdoor use.
Price is per pair. Available in unlimited
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627
Rulle
Darkly Patinated Outdoor Sconces
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Scandinavian. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
Also available in smaller size.
Price is per pair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627/110
Rulle
Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconces
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
is quintessentially Scandinavian. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
Price is per pair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal
Large Poul Henningsen
PH Wall
Brown Patinated Outdoor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' Brown Patinated Outdoor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
The PH Wall is part
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Copper
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627/110
Rulle
Outdoor Sconces in White
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
design that is quintessentially Scandinavian. Suitable for both indoor or outdoor use.
Price is per pair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal
Pair of Jonas Bohlin
Oxid
Raw Brass Outdoor Wall Lights for Örsjö
By Jonas Bohlin, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
that is quintessentially Scandinavian. UL listed for indoor or outdoor use.
Price is per pair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Brass
Pair of Jonas Bohlin
Oxid
Raw Copper Outdoor Wall Lights for Örsjö
By Jonas Bohlin, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
quintessentially Scandinavian. UL listed for indoor or outdoor use.
Price is per pair. Available in unlimited
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Copper
Alfred Homann
Ole V. Kjær
Nyhavn
White Outdoor Wall Sconce for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Alfred Homann, Ole V. Kjaer
Located in Glendale, CA
Alfred Homann & Ole V. Kjær 'Nyhavn' White Outdoor Wall Sconce for Louis Poulsen
Designed by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Aluminum, Copper
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Mini-Tratten
Outdoor Sconces in Painted Silver
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Outdoor Sconces in Painted Silver
An exclusive made for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Mini-Tratten
Outdoor Sconces in Painted Steel
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Outdoor Sconces in Painted Steel
An exclusive made for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Mini-Tratten
Outdoor Sconces in Painted Brown
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Outdoor Sconces in Painted Brown
An exclusive made for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Mini-Tratten
Outdoor Sconces in Painted Bronze
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' outdoor sconces in painted bronze.
An exclusive made
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627
Rulle
Brown Patinated Outdoor Sconces
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
incredibly refined design that is quintessentially Scandinavian. Suitable for both indoor or outdoor use
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Mini-Tratten
Dark Brown Patinated Outdoor Sconces
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Scandinavian. Designed for indoor or outdoor use.
Price is per pair. Available in unlimited quantities in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal
Pair of Jonas Bohlin
Oxid
Darkly Patinated Outdoor Wall Lights for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB, Jonas Bohlin
Located in Glendale, CA
quintessentially Scandinavian. UL listed for indoor or outdoor use.
Price is per pair. Available in unlimited
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal
Pair of Jonas Bohlin
Oxid
Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Wall Lights for Örsjö
By Jonas Bohlin, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
that is quintessentially Scandinavian. UL listed for indoor or outdoor use.
Price is per pair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal
Large Poul Henningsen
PH Wall
Outdoor Sconce for Louis Poulsen in Raw Copper
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' Outdoor Sconce for Louis Poulsen in Raw Copper
The 'PH Wall' is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Copper
Industrial Pipe Outdoor Wall Lamp by Ole Pless Jørgensen for Nordisk Solar
By Ole Pless
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large pipe-shaped industrial outdoor wall light. Designed by the Danish architect Ole Pless
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627
Rulle
Outdoor Sconces in Painted Silver
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627 'Rulle' Outdoor Sconces in Painted Silver
An exclusive made
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627
Rulle
Outdoor Sconces in Painted Steel
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627 'Rulle' Outdoor Sconces in Painted Steel
An exclusive made
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627
Rulle
Outdoor Sconces in Painted Brown
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627 'Rulle' Outdoor Sconces in Painted Brown
An exclusive made
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal
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Scandinavian Outdoor Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of Scandinavian outdoor lighting for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, copper and glass. There are 67 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of Scandinavian outdoor lighting you’re looking for, while we also have 38 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each choice in our collection of Scandinavian outdoor lighting bearing Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of Scandinavian outdoor lighting over the years, but those crafted by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB and Louis Poulsen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Scandinavian Outdoor Lighting?
Prices for a piece of Scandinavian outdoor lighting start at $648 and top out at $5,600 with the average selling for $2,000.
A Close Look at Scandinavian Modern Furniture
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.
Finding the Right Sconces-wall-lights for You
From the kitchen to the bedroom and everywhere in between, there is one major part of home decor that you definitely want to master: lighting. Carefully selected vintage sconces and wall lights can do wonders in establishing mood and highlighting your distinctive personality.
We’re a long way from the candelabra-inspired chandeliers of the medieval era. Lighting is no longer merely practical, and lighting designers have been creating and reinventing lighting solutions for eons. Because of the advancements crafted by these venturesome makers, we now have the opportunity to bring unique, customizable lighting solutions into our homes.
It’s never been easier to create dramatic bedrooms, cozy kitchen areas and cheerful bars than it is today. Think of an elegant wall sconce as functional and as a work of art, adding both light and style to your hallways, whimsical kids’ rooms and elsewhere.
When choosing a lighting solution, first determine what your needs are: Will you opt for a moody or a bright feel? The room that will serve as your home office will need adequate lighting — think “the brighter, the better” for this particular setting.
For the bedroom, bedside wall lamps with warm-temperature bulbs instead of bedside table lamps could be the way to go to induce a sense of calm or intimacy. Try to match the style of the wall light or sconce that you’re installing to the overall design scheme of your room. It’s never “just a light.” You should approach the lighting of a room with a mindset that is one part practical and one part aesthetics-driven.
Let 1stDibs help you set the mood with the right antique and vintage wall lights and sconces for your home. Our collection includes every kind of fixture, from sculptural works by Austrian craftsman J.T. Kalmar to chic industrial-style wall sconces, from adjustable painted aluminum wall lamps designed by Artemide to a wide variety of minimalist mid-century modern masterpieces.
Questions About Scandinavian Outdoor Lighting
- What are outdoor lights called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Outdoor lights can also be called landscape lights or sconces. Outdoor lights come in all shapes and sizes and are a great way to highlight your home’s architectural features or shrubbery. You’ll find a variety of outdoor lighting from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The best outdoor light is a matter of preference, depending on the requirement and area to be covered. When shopping for outdoor lighting solutions for your home, think about durability — buy fixtures that will last — and consider eco-friendly options. Good outdoor lighting will increase your property value, offer a sense of security, and best of all, encourage you and your family to enjoy and make use of your outdoor space. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary outdoor lighting from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is the best outdoor light?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The best outdoor light is a matter of preference, depending on the requirement and area to be covered. There are spotlights, flood lights, up/downlights, step lights, garden lights, bollard lights, string lights and much more. On 1stDibs, you can find a large range of outdoor lighting options for all your illumination needs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The best type of outdoor lighting is really a matter of preference. When considering the best outdoor lights for your space, opt for a waterproof model with a material that can withstand the elements. Shop beautiful exterior lighting on 1stDibs.
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