Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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
Scandinavian wall sconce 1950s/60s light blue
Located in Brescia, IT
Chrome metal wall sconce, 1950s/60s, with sugar paper blue finish and swivel joint.
Vintage Scandinavian wall sconce dating back to the 1950s/60s, made of chrome-plated metal with a...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Orrefors Cystal Dot Sconces
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Pair of demi lune cystal econces with a raised dot pattern mounted on brass backplates. Rewired by a professional electrician. 60W bulb max, higher if LED are used.
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$4,500 / set
Swedish Modern Wall Lamps in Teak Wood, Brass and Opaline Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant pair of wall lights was produced in Sweden in the 1950s. The design consists of a holder and back plate in solid teak wood, with a beautiful, warm grain. A nice detail i...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Stained Pine Wood Wall Lamps by Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Dark Stained Pine wood Wall lamps with Glass Shades made by Solbackens Svarveri in the 1970s. A fine Scandinavian duo for a beautiful home.
* Set (2) of dark stained pine woo...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood, Pine, Blown Glass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Orrefors Art Glass Brass Wall Light, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Spectacular Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern wall lights by renowned Swedish designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson in a rare collaboration with manufacturer Orrefors Glaswerk in the 1970s. Lig...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish Pop Art Wall Lamps in Black
White Steel by Davis Lampe
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of adjustable wall or night light fashioned in powder-coated steel. A black and a white half featuring strict geometric almost graphic lines. Designed and made by Davids Lampe...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Hans Agne Jakobsson Pine and Copper 1960
s Wall Lamps, set of 4. Warm light
Located in Forest, BE
Nice set of 4 pine and copper wall lamps. They provide a warm atmosphere and even better when lighted. Made of thin stripes of pine delicately nailed with a brass nail to the copper ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
$13,386 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Huge Oak Scissor Wall Lamp, Le Klint
By Le Klint
Located in London, GB
An absolutely huge and early adjustable Le Klint scissor wall lamp that extends to a full 140cm. Produced circa 1950's. We will wire the lamp with cable to your preference - either...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Oak
Pair Swedish Pine Brass Two-Light Wall Sconces with Glass Pleated Shades, 1940s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of lovely pine, brass and art glass two-light wall sconces designed and produced in Sweden in the 1940s. Clean lines and organic design from the Scandinavian Modern period, tw...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$2,763 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 2 Unique Patinated Kastor Sconces by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Morup
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and uniquely patinated Kastor wall lamps from the 1960s.
Impressively beautiful and contemporary design.
A spectacular play of light is created.
Manufacturer: Fog and...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Poul Henningsen White
Pink PH-Hat Wall Sconce for Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
White PH Hat wall lamp designed by Poul Henningsen in the late 1970s. This particular example was manufactured by Louis Poulsen in Denmark in the early 2000s. It features angle-adjus...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Rare Pair of Harald Notini Wall Lamps for Böhlmarks, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of Swedish Modern wall lamps model 11262 designed by Harald Notini. Produced in Sweden by Bohlmarks Lampfabrik, 1950s.
Lacquered aluminum and brass. Good vintage condition with ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian scissor wall lamp in wood and fabric, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Scandinavian scissor wall lamp in wood and fabric, 1960s
The length is from 60cm to 150cm.
The lamp is executed with 1x E27 Edison screw fit bulbs. It is in working condition. It r...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Lisa Johansson-Papé Outdoor Wall Lamp 140-015 , in Copper and Glass, Orno 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
An outdoor wall lamp designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape and manufactured by Orno Oy, in the 1950s in Finland. In fully original condition featuring a nice patina. The item is stamped by...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper, Metal
White pleated wall lamp Rosetta 40 by Lyfa, Denmark 1980s
By Lyfa
Located in Hannover, DE
This a Danish designed wall lamp by Lyfa. It is a 1980s lamp but still in good condition. It is made out of plastic and the centre final is from iron. The circular shape of this lamp...
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1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic
$382 Sale Price
20% Off
Wall Light Model 71030, Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy, 1960s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Wall light Model 71030, design Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Idman Oy, 1960s. Brass frame, rare blue painted original metal shade. Marked. Good vintage condition, patina consistent w...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Model 3053 Wall Lights, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of model 3053 wall lights, design Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1950s. Brass frame, wooden slat shades. Marked. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent w...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Functionalist Wall Light, Attributed to Paavo Tynell, 1930s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Wall light, attributed to Paavo Tynell, 1930s. Metal frame with colored glass shade. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
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1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Wall Light, Itsu, Finland, 1960s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Wall light, manufactured by Itsu, Finland, 1960s. Brass frame, opaline glass shade. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights, Five Pieces, Finland, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern wall lights, five pieces sold separately, Finland, 1950s. Brass frame, colored glass shade. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1950s Perforated Metal Diabolo Plug-In Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Perforated Metal Diabolo Plug-In Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari.
A rare and elegant design executed in sculptural black painted perforated metal with attractively patin...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Adjustable Aluminium and Brass Wall Light by Nordisk solar, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Cylindrical wall lamp composed of brown powder coated aluminium with joint and switch in patinated brass. Anonymous danish designer for Nordisk Solar during the 1960s. The style is r...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Wall Lamp, Sweden, 1980s
Located in Stockholm, SE
This is a unique Swedish custom-made wall lamp from the 1980s, crafted in metal. The lamp features a striking industrial-style design, with a raw, sculptural appearance reminiscent o...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$2,390
Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Wall Sconces by Jette Hellerøe, Axella, Denmark
Located in Odense, DK
Scandinavian Modern wall sconces "model 262" handmade in stoneware by Jette Hellerøe at the Axella workshop in the 1960s. Decorated in earth coloured glazing. Both signed on the back...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stoneware
Yellow Bumling Wall Lamp by Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare yellow "Bumling' wall light by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan from 1960s.
Up to 2 pieces available, preis per lamp.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Cut Steel
$880 / item
Pair of Wall Lamps, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in Sweden. Solid pine and opaline glass shades.
Measures: Height 40 cm
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Pine, Glass
$2,988 / set
1970s Scandinavian Wall Sconce Teakwood
Frosted Glass Holmegaard Atttributed
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1970s modern wall sconce pendant light Scandinavian teakwood & frosted Glass. Unmarked, in the style of Finnish Lisa Johansson-Pape. Adjustable height and s...
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1970s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Substantial Glass Sconce by Holm Sørensen, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Exquisite Glass Sconce designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen in the 1960s
* Heavy wall lamp with thick textured transparent glass bricks
* Designer: Svend Aage Holm Sorensen
* Model...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
1960s Orrefors Modern Textured Glass Brass Sconce
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian midcentury modern wall sconce manufactured by Orrefors and Lyfa in the 1960s. Circular textured art glass on shiny brass plate mount. Beautiful vintage condition.
Rewir...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Telescopic Gunnel Nyman Wall Lamp Model 71026, Perforated Brass, Idman, 1950
By Gunnel Nyman, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Nicknamed "gingerbread" because of the wavy rim on its brass shade, this stunning piece was designed by Gunnel Nyman in the 1940s for Idman. the lamp is adjustable on three axes and ...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Wall Sconce in Iced Glass from Orrefors, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A post-Fagerlund wall light composed of thick ice-glass. Brilliant choice for hallway or cosy/ambient light. Manufactured and designed in-house at Orrefors in Sweden during the early...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Wall lamps, a pair, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Brass with shades in white cased glass.
Designer and manufacturer unknown.
A pair of wall lamps with circular backplates, each fitted with three light arms in bent brass tubing. Rou...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$5,378 / set
Scandinavian Modern Brass Wall Lights, Falkenbergs Belysning, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of cool brass wall lights from Falkenbergs Belysning, in a brutalist boxy design that emits a warm glowing light through the halftone screens.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Pine Wood Wall Sconce Set by Uno Dahlen for Aneta, 1970s
By Uno Dahlen, Aneta
Located in Debrecen, HU
A refined pair of Scandinavian Modern wall sconces designed in the spirit of classic Nordic lighting. Created by Uno Dahlen for Aneta in Sweden during the 1970s, this duo showcases t...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Pair of Wall Lamps
V-220
in Brass and Violet Blown Glass
By AB Markaryd
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, pair of wall lamps model V-220, brass, blown glass, Sweden, 1960s.
These well-executed wall lights model "V-220" are desi...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Hans-Agne Jakobsson Wall Lamps, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare wall lamps model S-1554 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in Markaryd, Sweden, 1950s
Brass and white opal glass.
Quantity: 4 available, listed...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$3,585 / item
Hans Agne Jakobsson, Pine Wall Light, Markaryd Sweden, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Well-keeped pine wall light / sconce designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Ellysett Markaryd, Sweden. Swedish Modern / Mid-Century Modern 1960-1970s.
In good condition, nice patina. S...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Pine
1 of 14 Mid-Century Modern wall lamps for illuminating art, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern wall lamp, 1960s Italy
Ideal wall lamps for illuminating art. Whether pictures or objects on pedestals. But can also be used as normal wall lights.
The lamps are...
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1960s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Several Handblown Ceiling Lamps from Harrachov, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
These beautiful large glass ceiling lamps with brass details were manufactured by Harrachov in the Czech Republic around 1970.
The lamps have a beautiful shape, half cylinder and ha...
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1960s Czech Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Kalmar glass and brass Wall lamp in gold by Vitrika, 1970s
By Vitrika
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A Kalmar Lampet wall lamp, designed and produced by Danish lighting manufacturer Vitrika in the 1970s.
The lamp consists of two parts: a solid and rather heavy handmade glass body i...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell Adjustable Wall Lamps or Sconces
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A pair of solid brass adjustable wall lamps with black painted shades. Designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy; a beautiful and elegant design.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$7,900 / set
Pair of Charming Wall /Bed Lights, Brass with Star Pattern, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of rare, charmig bed / wall lights in brass with perforated star pattern. Swedish / Scandinavian Modern, Mid-1900s.
In good condition, nice patina. Signs of age and wear. ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Wall Sconce in Teak
Perspex by Lorentzons Epa Finland, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A very discrete yet stylish Scandinavian wall light in bend white textured perspex and teak. The light adjust up/down and in between both ways and is very suitable as a bed light. De...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Acrylic, Teak
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.25” H x 13” W x 9.25“D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 7...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Midcentury Sun Wall Light of Brass Made in Denmark 1960
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Svend Aage Holm Sørensen SUN wall light by Holm-Sørensen
Co A/S from 1960s.
The brass is laser cut and acid treated which gives it a very special expression. The design ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of gold-painted wood and beige fabric wall lights likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.25"H x 5.75"W x 3.25"D
Back Plate Dimensi...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Wall Lamps Model V-305/2
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of four wall lamps model V-305/2 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$2,988 / item
Mid-Century Danish Adjustable Teak and Brass Wall Lamp, 1958
Located in Antwerp, BE
Adjustable teak wall lamp with brass elements and original fabric shade. A Danish wall lamp, original from the 60s. It has a sober and extremely refined design in teak wood, consisti...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Teak
$535 Sale Price
74% Off
Palle Suenson rare series of 4 opalin rounded Wall Lamps, Denmark finest
Located in Forest, BE
This is a rarely seen series of 4 small opalin wall lamps by the master architect Palle Suenson. They have a unique shape rounded and elegantly open on the top of the scone. This mak...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Opaline Glass
Jo Hammerborg Orange Skala Swing Arm Wall Lamp for Fog
Mørup
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare swing arm wall sconce or table lamp in its original orange color. It is called Skala and was designed in 1969 by Jo Hammerborg and manufactured by Fog & Mørup in Denmark from ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$1,026 Sale Price
25% Off
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 Jorgensen and manufactured by Nordisk Solar Kompagni in...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Three Swedish Designer Pine Wall Sconces Pleated Shades, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely set of three solid hand-carved pine wood wall sconces designed and produced in Sweden in the 1960's. Clean lines and organic design from the Scandinavian Modern period, beau...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric, Pine, Plastic
$2,658 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Swedish Pine Wood Sconces by Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Swedish Modern Pine Wood Wall Lamps with the Original Shades made by Solbackens Svarveri in the 1970s.
* Set (2) of pine wood sconces with the original beige fabric shades w...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Pine
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 15” H x 4.25” diameter
Backplate Dimensions (inches): 3.5" H x 3....
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Armaturhantverk Göteborg, Wall Light, Iron, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, black-lacquered iron and rattan wall light produced by Armaturhantverk Göteborg, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 14"H x 7"W x 29"D
Bulb Specific...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron
Verdigris Copper Ph5 Louis Poulson Wall Lights, circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
- Solid copper shade and body
- Takes E27 fitting bulbs
- Suitable for use outside
- Designed by Poul Henningsen
- Made by Louis Poulson
- Danish ~ 1950s
- 50cm wide x 30cm tal...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Orange Ceramic Wall Sconce by Carl Johan
By Ege Dagnaes
Located in Oakland, CA
Orange ceramic wall light by Carl Johan Ege Nielsen for Dagnaes, 1960s, Denmark. The light features a deep orange/red glazed over multiple round discs which the light illuminate through to create ambient lighting...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Lyfa FlushMount Lights, 1972
By Lyfa, Kay Boeck-Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful circular flush mount lights 'Lundofte' by Kay Boeck-Hansen
Jørgen Stærmose for Lyfa, 1972, in dark blue metal with white glass diffuser and white acrylic ring for add...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$1,400 / item
Alvar Aalto A330s White Metal and Brass Wall Light for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Glendale, CA
Alvar Aalto A330s white metal and brass wall light for Artek. Designed as a pendant in 1937, this iconic lamp has since remained in near constant production by its original manufacturer, Artek of Finland. This newly customized wall lamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hans Agne Jakobsson Brass Wall Lamp, Set of 4 Mid-century from Sweden
Located in Forest, BE
Nice set of 4 brass wall lamps. They provide a warm atmosphere and even better when lighted. Made of thin strips of brass delicately riveted with a brass nail to the metal frame. Minimal details. Great to have them as a set of 4 and especially in that condition. When can get more upon request. (Two more available).
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Hans-Agne Jakobsson naît à Hvadhem sur l’île de Gotland en Suède. Menuisier de formation, il poursuit à Göteborg des études d’architecture qui lui permettent d’intégrer le département de design industriel au sein de General Motors.
Très vite, sa passion du bois le rattrape et il s’oriente alors vers des créations plus artisanales. Il devient ainsi le collaborateur de designers célèbres tels que Carl Malmsten ou le très radical Werner West. De ces années d’apprentissage naît une profonde passion pour la lumière, la subtilité et la magie de l’éclairage. Installé dès 1950 à Markaryd dans le sud de la Suède, il propose ses créations dans sa boutique du centre-ville.
L’anecdote raconte qu’un soir de Noël, trouvant son espace trop sombre, il crée dans l’urgence une suspension en pin. Son succès est tel qu’il décide de fonder en 1951 sa propre entreprise Hans-Agne Jakobsson A/B.
La région de Markaryd est une région bordée de lacs et de bois sombres. Jakobsson ne s’inspire pas directement de la nature mais de l’atmosphère si particulière qui se dégage de ces paysages, où la lumière semble être en conflit perpétuel avec la nuit. Influencé par le modernisme, il s’intéresse également très tôt aux nouveaux matériaux qui apparaissent dans les années 1950. Le laiton le passionne tout particulièrement. Il l’associe naturellement au verre pour créer des modèles dont les plus monumentaux orneront les bâtiments publics, les salles de concert ou les églises.
Il n’oublie pas pour autant les INTÉRIEURS de ses contemporains et crée de nombreuses lampes, lampadaires ou appliques n’ayant pour frontières que les limites de son imagination. Viendront au milieu des années 1960 les modèles en laiton et fils de soie qui connaissent un immense succès et propulsent Jakobsson parmi les créateurs les plus influents de sa génération.
Le travail d’un autre grand créateur, le danois...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
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