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
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, metal, and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.25” H x 4.125” W x 6.5“D
Back Plate Dimensions (In...
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1950s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Scandinavian Brass Wall Lamp with Opaline Sphere, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
An elegantly crafted wall sconce in patinated brass featuring a frosted spherical opaline glass shade. Unknow Scandinavian maker/designer in the style of Fritz Schlegel and Vilhelm L...
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1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Ateljé Lyktan Pink Art Glass Chrome Wall Sconce, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian modern Murano style art glass wall sconce. Rosy white and pink striped blown glass shade on circular mirror like chrome mount.
Manufactured by Swedish Ateljé Lyktan cir...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Scandinavian Modern Wall Light, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern wall light, manufactured in Denmark, 1960s. Teak frame, paper lampshade. Adjustable height for the lampshade. Good vintage condit...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Teak, Paper
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, wood and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10” H x 13.5” W x 6.5“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches):...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Finnish Pine Wood Wall Lamp, 1970s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A sculptural Finnish wall lamp from the 1970s, expertly hand-carved from solid pine. The organic, flower-like shade features a beautifully scalloped edge and rich natural grain that ...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Pine
Falkenbergs Belysning, Wall Light, Brass, Plastic, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, plastic and white opaline glass wall light produced by Falkenbergs Belysning, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.75” H x 5” W x 6“ D
Back Plate Dimensions ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Wooden Wall Lamps by Hans Agne Jakobsson
By Uno
Östen Kristiansson, Jo Hammerborg, Fog and Morup, Doria Leuchten Germany, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Extraordinarily beautiful wood wall lamps from the 1960s.
Loving and high -quality workmanship.
The design and the material create a very warm and pleasant light.
The play of light t...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Pine
Large Swedish Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Falkenberg Belysning, large wall lamps, patinated copper, Sweden, 1960s
Grand Swedish wall lights in patinated copper. The cylindric shade directs the light downwards. The authentic...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
$1,650 / item
Large Lisa Johansson-Pape
270
Perforated Brass Wall Lamp
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Lisa Johansson-Pape '270' perforated brass wall lamp. Originally designed in 1947, these custom modified authorized re-editions are true to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair Swedish Opaline Glass Cinema Wall Light Sconces, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A rare pair of large opaline galss and metal three-light cinema wall lamps from Swedish cinema house, 1960s. Clean lines design from the Scandinavian Modern period, with large curved...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$2,756 Sale Price / set
33% Off
Houseof Brass cone wall light
By houseof
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
Please note this product is on pre order.
Designed with versatility and function in mind, the conical shade is perfect for spaces where direct light is needed. This cone wall light, petite in size, has an adjustable mechanism which makes it perfect for bedside reading, desk work and kitchen worktops. Influenced by mid-century decor and finishes, the rich wood veneer used on the wall bracket adds warmth and creates a striking contrast to the polished brass cone...
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2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$163 / item
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of three-armed brass and glass wall lights designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 14” H x 11” W x 7.25” D
Back Plate Dime...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Fog
Mørup, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog
Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass wall light, designed and produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 14.5” H x 3.25” W x 5.25“ D
Back Plate Dimensions ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Vintage Scandinavian Pine Wall Lights – Pair of Swedish Rustic Lamps, 1970
s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bring timeless Scandinavian charm into your home with this pair of vintage Swedish pine wall lights, handcrafted with exceptional attention to detail. Featuring solid natural pine wo...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Pair of Italian teak and opaline wall lights by Goffredo Reggiani 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb large Italian wall lights in a Scandinavian style. Teak base covered with a large white opaline glass that diffuses a very pleasant, subdued light.
Designer: Goffredo Reggian...
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1960s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Opaline Glass, Teak
Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Tratten
Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall lights ‘Tratten’, copper, Sweden, 1950s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this wall light 'Tratten', which is crafted fro...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dramatic patina and light denting present.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 4.25” H x 7” W x 6“ D
Back Plate Di...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Wall Lamps by Gnosjö Konstsmide, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of copper wall lamps with glass cups. Produced in Sweden by Gnosjö Konstsmide, 1960s.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Hans-Agne Jakobsson V271 Wall Light, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish pink fringes wall light model V271 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, produced in Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s.
Measures: Diameter 16.5 cm
Distance from wall 19.5 cm
Top of arm to ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sizeable Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of sizeable five armed brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.25”H x 18” W x...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Brass Wall Lamps by Boréns
By Boréns Borås
Located in Karlstad, SE
These charming Boréns wall lamps were produced in Sweden during the 1960s.
They consist of a fabric-covered acrylic shade, fitted in a brass cylinde...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,794 / item
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan wall light designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Please note cord feeds from bottom of stem, configured for plug in.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 12” H x 7.5” ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Stunning Pair of Paavo Tynell Wall Lamps 9453 in Brass and Glass, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful wall lamp model by Paavo Tynell. The items are romantic, elegant, geniously designed taking into account functionality, ambiance, and adding a decorative touch to any int...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Danish Modern Adjustable Wall Lamp by Louis Poulsen
Le Klint, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Adjustable wall lamp in patinated oak made in the 1950s by designers A. Bank Jensen & Kjeld Iversen for Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen. The lamp can be adjust...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Acrylic, Oak
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen Pair of “Elongated” Wall Sconces
Located in Kastrup, DK
A sculptural and refined pair of wall lamps designed by the legendary Danish lighting designer Poul Henningsen (PH) and produced by Louis Poulsen in Copenhagen in 1934.
Known as Lang...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Vintage Swiveling Wall Lamp by Uno
Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This swiveling wall light features teak and textured glass. It has an E27 socket. It is wired, and in working condition. It runs both on 110 / 230 volt.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Opaline Glass, Teak
Swedish Designer, Sconce, Brass, Acrylic, Sweden, c. 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and acrylic sconce designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of back plate (inches) : 2.72 x 1.93 x 1.13 (H x W x D).
Bulb Specification: E-14
Number of Socket...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Wall Lamps in Pine, Textile Shades, Signed, 70s
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
This elegant pair of wall-mounted lamps captures the essence of Scandinavian mid-century design. Crafted in solid pine, the lamps feature finely turned wooden bases with sculptural o...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Pine
T.H. Valentiner, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan wall light designed and produced by T.H. Valentiner, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.25” H (max) x 7” W x 23” D (max)
Back Plate D...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wall Light, Maria Lindeman, Idman Oy, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Wall light, designed by Maria Lindeman, manufactured by Idman Oy, 1950s. Opaline glass shade, brass and painted metal frame. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age ...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of 7 Hans-Agne Jakobsson Wall Lights, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brass wall lamps designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s.
Please note: Listed price is for a single wall lamp.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$4,187 / item
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Set of 4 Chromed Wall Lamps Model. V-299, Sweden 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful set of 4 chrome wall lamps model V-299 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and manufactured by his own company in Markaryd Sweden in the 1950s. The lamps feature a full chrom...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Copper + glass Lamps in the taste of Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan 1950s
Located in Forest, BE
This is a pair of copper and textured glass wall lamps in the taste of Swedish architect and designer Hans Bergström. It can be used outside as it was used for 70 years but you can u...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
$3,828 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Adjustable Teak and Wicker Wall Lamp
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Danish teak wall lamp from the 1960s.
Great and unusual design with a fantastically elegant appearance.
Very nice swiveling and extendable teak arm.
The rattan lampshade cr...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wicker, Teak
Vintage Crystal Sconce, Sweden
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and unique Vintage Large Format Crystal Sconce from Sweden. The production was completed in two parts- first casting in a period design motif of undulating bubbles and th...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.375” H x 3.5” W x 7.75“D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3 ” H x 3” W x...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
EOS, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By EOS
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and fabric wall light designed and produced by EOS, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.75” H x 9.75” W x 25.5“D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches)...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1930s Finnish Cylindrical Glass Plug-in Wall Lamp in the Manner of Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
1930s Finnish Cylindrical Glass Plug-in Wall Lamp in the Manner of Paavo Tynell. A highly refined wall lamp executed in opaline glass with attractively patinated chrome frame. A high...
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1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson Wall Lights Model V-149, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of brass wall lights 'Patricia' with smoked glass, designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Vilhelm Lauritzen
VL Ring Crown 2
Wall Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Ring Crown 2' Wall Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen in partnership with Louis Poulsen for the construction of the R...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627
Rulle
Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson C627 'Rulle' verdigris patinated sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in richly pat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, pine and rattan wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Stated dimensions refer to the Sconce with the Shade.
Dimensions of back plate (inches) : ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer Pine Wall Sconce with Pleated Shade, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large solid pine wood wall sconce designed and produced in Sweden in the 1950s. Clean lines and organic design from the Scandinavian Modern period, with beautiful pleated fabric lamp...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Tratten
Raw Copper Outdoor Sconce
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' raw copper outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in raw unlacquered copp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Mini-Tratten
Darkly Patinated Outdoor Sconce
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' darkly patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the clas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
The brass arm presents with very light oxidation.
Replaced rattan lampshade.
Overall Dimensio...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Red Metal, Sweden, c. 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and red metal wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of back plate (inches) : 1.625 x 1.625 x 0.0625 (H x W x D).
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Modern Drop Shaped Crystal Wall Lamps Orrefors by Carl Fagerlund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Mid-century large modern bubble/drop wall lamps design by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glasbruk in Sweden.
Wonderful light when the glass hits the br...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.5” H x 5.5” W x 8.25“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 2.5” H x 2.5”...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Single, Orrefors Bubbled Crystal Sconce
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Single Scandinavian Modern crystal sconce featuring a bubbled texture. Rewired for use in USA. Uses Candelabra type bulb. 60W max
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, brass-colored metal and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.0"H x 10.0"W x 23.75"D
Back Plate Di...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Teak, Brass, Paper, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and paper wall light designed and produced in Denmark, 1950s.
Lampshade can be purchased with the lamp.
Dimensions of back plate (inches) : 2.68 x 2.68 x 0.43 (H x...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Important Kaj Gottlob brass one arm wall lamp, Fog Morup Denmark 1930
s
By Kaj Gottlob
Located in Forest, BE
One of most influant Danish architect of the early 1900. Brass wall lamp that can be used down or ud and even on the side. Large reflector with a long arm. Elegant, minimal and classical at the same time. A true master piece produced by lighting manufacturer Fog & Morup in Denmark.
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Niels August Theodor Kaj Gottlob, usually known as Kaj Gottlob, (9 November 1887 – 12 May 1976) was a Danish architect who contributed much to Neoclassicism and Functionalism both as professor of the School of Architects at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts and as a royal building inspector.
After qualifying from Borgerdyd School in 1905, Gottlob attended the Technical School (1905-1908) and the Royal Academy, graduating as an architect in 1914. At the time, he was one of the young neoclassicists who used to meet at the Free Architecture Society (Den fri Architektforening). He taught at the Technical School (1915–17) and was an assistant at the Royal Academy's Building School (1917–24). Between 1912 and 1923, he travelled to Greece, London, North Africa, Italy, Paris and Vienna.
After first working as an assistant at the Academy's School of Architecture in 1917, he was appointed professor in 1924. In 1936, he succeeded Kristoffer Varming as royal building inspector and, in 1938, gave up his post as professor at the Academy.
As a young man, Gottlob showed interest in classical architecture, influenced in part by the English Arts and Crafts movement. Works in the 1920s include a residence at 45 Dalgas Boulevard (1924) and St Luke's Church in Århus (1926). But like his peers, he soon turned to Nordic Neoclassicism, appreciating its sober, contemporary style. This can be seen in his Danish Student Hostel in Paris, completed in 1929. Though it was hardly international modernism, it was something of a breakthrough for Scandinavia. In designing Ørstedhus in 1934, Gottlob maintained some of the classical ideals, especially with the symmetry and hierarchical form of the facade. Standing on the corner...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$10,050 Sale Price
30% Off
Huge Adjustable Teak Wall Light by Skrip Leuchten, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A very large adjustable Scandinavian Modern two - arms ( 68.9 inch left / 49.2 inch right ) teak wall light with coconut counterweights by Rupprecht Skrip, circa 1950s.
Made in Germ...
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1950s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Teak
Edvard Hagman, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed by Edvard Hagman and produced by EHAB, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10"H x 4.5"W x 7.25"D
Bulb Specification...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Wall Light V-305/2, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wall light model V-305/2 in brass and smoked glass.
Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
A Rare Paavo Tynell Wall Lamp in Brass and Blue Glass Shades, Taito Oy 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
An extremely rare and brilliant wall lamp/sconce by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy in Finland in the 1950s. These kinds of wall lamps are highly sought after by collectors as well as end users world wide. The design is simple, pragmatic and elegant with a little bit of flare, brought by the little brass star decorations. Star decorations are very rarely seen in Tynell lamps, but they are featured in the Finland house catalogue. The combination of brass and glass has proven to be an excellent combo and a favorite by customers. The item is in very good original condition.
The glass shades are light blue, however the colour changes into more of a white tonevwhen the lights are on. Please refer to the attached pictures for a better understanding.
Paavo Tynell (1890–1973) was a Finnish designer who is well renowned around the world for his incredible lighting fixtures and lamps. Tynell is known as the man who “illuminated Finland” and his works can be found in numerous public offices and buildings such as the Finnish Parliament House and the office of Secretary-General of the United Nations in New York.
Tynell started as a sheet metal worker´s apprentice at G.W. Sohlbergs workshop in 1906. After that he moved to Taidetakomo Koru Oy in 1912, which was a metal workshop specializing in electric light fixtures. Then Paavo studied at the Central School of Applied Arts in Helsinki and after that he taught in it too. Paavo then founded Taito Oy in 1918 with a number of colleagues. Taito produced a number of other items other than just light fixtures in the early years, however the main focus became lamps after Finland adopted the use of electricity. By the 1930s Finnish households started buying light fixtures as the use of electricity became more common. In the 1920s Taito`s main sales were still mostly public commissions, for example the Paimio Sanatorium which was designed by Alvar aalto.
After WW2 and the quite challenging shortage years in Finland, Tynell finally had his major breakthrough. His style became quite distinctive and was mainly aimed at the U.S. markets. He sold both catalogue lamps as well as commissioned works through Finland House in N.Y. Although his late 1940s-1950s style was widely criticized at first in Finland, he stuck to it, and luckily so. It wasn´t long before his lamp fixtures became Finland House´s best selling product. Nowadays Tynell´s high end lamps fetch hundreds of thousands of dollars worldwide, and deservingly so. His commisioned lamps number in the thousands, but unfortunately not all documents or archive materials are intact.
Please note that we have a number of different Paavo Tynell wall lamps...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair Søholm Sculptural Ceramic Lamp Wall Sconces Danish Design Mid-century 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of stylish Danish mid-century wall sconces.
The wall lamps are made by the acknowledged pottery Søholm on Bornholm and the design is attributed to Noomi Backhausen & Poul Brandborg.
The sconces consists of circular disks made of stoneware with a lovely structured surface. The core of the disk...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Pair of Swedish Wall Lamps, circa 1960s
By Fagerhult
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of Swedish Modern wall lamps, 1960s. Brass and opaline glass shades.
Rare model, good condition with minor signs of usage and patina.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$5,383 / set
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