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
Vilhelm Lauritzen two Rare Original “Kastrup” Wall Lamps 1937, Louis Poulsen
Located in Forest, BE
2 untouched and patinated trough time lamps by master Danish architect Vilhelm Lauritzen. The lamps were designed for the Kastrup airport in Copenhagen (1937-39) and produced by Loui...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Aluminum
Tilgmans, Wall Light, Brass, Teak, Ceramic, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, brass and hand-painted ceramic wall light produced by Tilgmans, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.5” H x 4.75” W x 7“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 6...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wall Lamp Model V306/2 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Brass Wall Lamp Model V306/2 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, with perforated brass lanterns. This item is early 1960s and made at Hans-Agne Jakobsson own factory ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Grace Leaf Wall light, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely wall light, made from brass with dark patina. Very decorative, graceful design of a branch with lifelike leaves complete with veins.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Carl-Axel Acking Model "5029" Wall Lamp for Bröderna Malmströms, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Carl-Axel Acking was a Swedish architect, author and furniture designer, winner of the Lunning Prize in 1952. Designed by Acking in the 1940s for Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Alfred Homann
Ole V. Kjær
Nyhavn
Copper Outdoor Sconce for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Alfred Homann & Ole V. Kjær 'Nyhavn' Copper Outdoor Sconce for Louis Poulsen
Designed by Alfred Homann and Ole V. Kjær in 1976 for lighting in old and heritage urban areas. The ligh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper, Aluminum
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Copper, Teak, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A copper and teak wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.25 ” H x 8.875” W x 3.875“D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 7.25” H x 8.875...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Vintage Pair of Wall Lamps, Falkenbergs Belysning, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of striking wall lights from Falkenbergs Belysning, made from brass in the form of the classic muses of comedy and tragedy. Likely custom made for a theatre, signed by the artist.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1950s Mauri Almari Model #EY60 Brass
Glass Double Sconces for Itsu
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1950s Mauri Almari Model #EY60 Brass
Glass Double Sconces for Itsu. A rare and elegant design executed in sculptural perforated brass and opaline glass. Unmarked.
A co...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
LU Louis Sconce AS Outdoor LG
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS Outdoor is a large outdoor version of the all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contempo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel
$1,800 / item
French Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.375” H x 9” W x 4.75“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.4” H x ...
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1940s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Brass and Glass Two Arm Wall Light, Finland, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Two arm wall light, manufactured in Finland, 1950s. Opaline glass shades with brass frame. 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
Nybro Armaturfabrik, Task Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and fabric task light produced by Nybro Armaturfabrik, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 20” H x 5.25” W x 11.5” D
Stated dimensions include shad...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Harald Notini, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass wall light designed by Harald Notini and produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13.5"H x 2.5"W x 5.625"D
Back Plate D...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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 look.
Very nice swiveling teak arm.
The rattan lampshade creates a very cozy atm...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Wicker, Teak
Unique Pair of wall lights made of cow horn, brass and teak Wood. Denmark 1930
Located in København K, 84
The meticulous craftsmanship applied to these wall lights underscores a commitment to preserving the authenticity of midcentury design. The careful fusion of cow horn, lacquered teak...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Cornea 150
Wall Lamp by Henning Koppel x Lyfa, Black
By Henning Koppel, Lyfa
Located in Paris, IDF
CORNEA 150 is a wall lamp designed by sculptor Henning Koppel in 1965.
Editor: Lyfa
DIMENSIONS
Ø 22 x D 12,3 cm
LIGHT SOURCE (NOT INCLUDED)
Socket: G9
Max wattage: 28 Watt
Energy ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Bronze, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A bronze and floral-printed fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 20.1” H x 7” W x 5.4“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 1” H x...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Tratten
Darkly Patinated Outdoor Sconces
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' darkly patinated outdoor sconces. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.5"H x 5.0"W x 7.5"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 7...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Hans Bergström Wall Lamps Model 407, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Hans Bergström, produced by Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1950s.
very good condition with minor signs of usage and patina.
Please note: Listed price is for one (1) lamp.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$3,350 / item
Mauri Almari Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
By Mauri Almari, Idman Oy
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass wall light designed by Mauri Almari and produced by Idman, Finland, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.25" H x 3.5185" Diameter x 3.8910 DepthBack Plate Dimens...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Lisa Johansson-Pape, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Finland, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A two-armed brass and off-white lacquered metal wall light designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape and produced by Ornö, Finland, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.75” H x 21.5” W x...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Helena Tynell Attribution, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass wall light design attributed to Helena Tynell and produced by Ivars, Sweden, c. 1960s
Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.75” H x 5.375” W x 6.25“ D
Back Plate Dime...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass Wall Lamps by Alf Svensson, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Alf Svensson, Sweden, 1950s. Produced by Bergboms.
Perforated brass with beautiful patina. New wiring.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13.5"H x 11.5"W x 7.75"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.75"H x 3.75"W...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian modern brass wall light, ca. 1940/1950
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A pretty Swedish wall lamp with 1 light.
Brass frame with adjustable perforated lampshade.
Period- ca. 1940/1950
Place of origin- Sweden
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large Swedish Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Falkenbergs Belysning, large wall lamps, patinated copper, coated steel, Sweden, 1960s
Grand Swedish wall lights in patinated copper. The cylindric shade directs the light downwards...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper, Steel
$1,800 / item
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, teak and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.75” H x 5.125” W x 6.25“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inche...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Translandia, Wall Light, Pine, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine wall light produced by Translandia, Denmark, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9” H x 8.25” W x 6.3“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 9” H x 8.25” W
Bulb Specificati...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Pine
Lars Holmström, Wall Light, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall light designed and produced by Lars Holmström, Arvika, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.75” H x 6” W x 1.75” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 7.5” H x...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
A pair of large wall lights by Paavo Tynell for Taito OY Model 9473
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of large wall lights designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito OY Model 9473, Finland , circa 1950th.
Brass decor with crystals pendants and pleated silk shades. W 23″; H 19″; Depth ...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Maria Lindeman, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass opaline and crystal glass wall light designed by Maria Lindeman and produced by Edman, Finland, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions: 19.5" H x 9.75" W
Backplate Dimensuins: 3.2" H x 3...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An embroidery fabric and metal wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.375” H x 6.375” W x 3.75“D
Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulbs
N...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric
Danish Modern Wall Sconces in White Glass
Brass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small simplistically constructed wall Lights from Danish ABO - Metal Art Studio. Manufactured and designed in the early 1970s. The style of these lights is Art Deco Revival and it re...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Adjustable Wall Light Model 3062, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, Mid-20th Century
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Wall light model 3062, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, Mid-20th Century. Brass frame, fabric shade. Marked. Adjustable length. Good vintage condition, patin...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Orrefors Glass Brass Wall Lights, 1950s - 3 Sets Available
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Three elegant pairs of Scandinavian Modern wall lights by Carl Fagerlund for Swedish Orrefors. Thick, textured tubular glass on brass mount. Manufactured in Sweden in the late 1950s....
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Wall Lamp Model 2339 by Luco
By Luco
Located in Karlstad, SE
Elegant wall lamp, model 2339, designed and manufactured by Luco in Sweden during the 1940s. A fine example of the timeless simplicity and artistry found in Swedish Modern designs. T...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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 scratching. Replaced rattan lampshade.
Overall Dimension...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large Swedish Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Falkenbergs Belysning, large wall lamps, patinated copper, coated steel, Sweden, 1960s
Grand Swedish wall lights in patinated copper. The cylindric shade directs the light downwards...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper, Steel
Set of Large Crystal Glass
Brass Wall Sconces by Lyfa Orrefors, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of impressive large crystal glass & brass sconces made by Carl Fagerlund in a collaboration between Danish light manufacturer Lyfa and the Swedish glasswork Orrefors in the 19...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of Two Wall Lamps, Denmark, 1970s
By Lyfa
Located in Praha, CZ
Brass base and smoked glass shades.
Very good original condition
Rewired
1x40W, E14 bulb
US wiring compatible.
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$693 / set
Rare Paavo Tynell Wall Lamp Model 10331, Perforated Brass, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
The same model with different perforations can be found in the Finland House lighting catalogue from the early 1950s.
This model lamp is quite rare since this is the only example we ...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Bakelite, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, bakelite and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10 ” H x 5” W x 8.625“D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3....
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Adjustable 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.
Dimensions variable, measured as illustrated in first image.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.25...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Huge 21.7" Sculptural Sun Wall Sconce Beige by Brangstrup, Danish Ceramic, 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Huge mid-century Danish ceramic wall sconce from Brangstrup Stentøj. Made ca. 1970s.
The wall sconce is bowl shaped and has incised stri...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Metal, Brass, Rattan, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, black-lacquered metal and rattan wall light designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.75” H x 7.2” W x 33” D
Back Plate Dimensions...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and rattan wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Replaced lampshades. Slight difference to width of each backplate.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Hans Agne Jakobsson Glass and Brass Sconce
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hans Agne Jakobsson (1919-2009) was a Swedish interior and furniture designer known primarily for his lighting designs, which played with a diverse range of materials and forms. He b...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Hans Agne Jakobsson Pine and Copper Wall Lamp
Located in Forest, BE
Nice set of 3 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 plate that is the back and sides. Minimal details. When can get more upon request.
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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...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
$3,589 / item
ANF, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Paper, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, white-lacquered metal and beige fabric wall light produced by ANF, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.25” H x 10.25” W x 5.75“D
Back Plate Dimensions (In...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Wall Lights by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of wall lights by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, circa 1960.
Polished brass. Marked by manufacturer. H-13".
Existing European wiring, rewiring available upon request.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$2,800 / set
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of sizable brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s.
The brass arms present with light oxidation.
Brand new fabric shades. Rewired with ...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An embroidery fabric and metal wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.5” H x 7.625 ” W x 3.125“D
Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulbs
Num...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Fabric
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass wall light designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.5” H x 12” W x 6” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 3.5” H x 3.5” W x...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Brass Swing Arm Lamp with Le Klint Shade, 1960s
By Le Klint
Located in Odense, DK
Scandinavian Modern swing arm brass lamp from the 1950s with a hand folded Le Klint shade. The lamp can be adjusted in different directions and the cord can be height adjusted simply...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and frosted glass wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.5” H x 15.75” W x 7.25“D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 11.625” ...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.375” H x 7” W x 13” D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 2.3” H x 2...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Gunnar Asplund for ASEA Wall Light in Blown Glass and Metal
By ASEA, Gunnar Asplund
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gunnar Asplund for ASEA, wall lamp, model '641', blown glass, lacquered metal, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish architect Gunnar Asplund (1885–1940) designed this elegant wall lamp, model 641,...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Swedish Modern Wall light
Located in New York, NY
Charming Swedish Modern Wall lamp made out of expanded metal and brass. The metal creates a mesh design in off white with an internal white glass lantern. Can be mounted vertical or ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
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