Scandinavian Modern Lighting
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
A Mauri Almari Table Lamp Model K11-15 in Brass, Red
Leather, Idman, 1950s
By Mauri Almari, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Despite the small size of this lamp the combination of brass, painted metal and leather makes it stand out. The simplified look is topped off with extra attention to quality and deta...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of Swedish Pine Wood Wall Lamps by Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Værløse, DK
Swedish Modern Pine Wood Sconces made by Solbackens Svarveri in the 1970s.
* Set (2) of pine wood sconces with white fabric shades.
* Manufacturer: Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden
* St...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Pine
Idman Chandelier / Pendant Ceiling Light, Finland, 1950s
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Chandelier / Pendant Ceiling Light by Idman, Finland, 1950s. Good vintage condition. Local re-wiring recommended prior to use. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Bonderup
Thorup Small
Semi
Pendant in Dark Cocoa for GUBI
Located in Glendale, CA
Bonderup And Thorup Small 'Semi' Pendant in Dark Cocoa for GUBI.
Designed in 1968 by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup, this authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark meticulously r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Fog
Mørup, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1940s
By Fog
Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of three-armed brass and glass wall lights, designed and produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1940s
Overall Dimensions (inches): 6" H x 11" W x 7" D
Backplate Dimensions (in...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare Paavo Tynell Adjustable Perforated Brass Ceiling Pendant A1965, Taito 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Helsinki, FI
An extremely rare earlier version of the model A1965 adjustable ceiling lamp designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito Oy in the 1940s in Finland. This version features a sp...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brutalist Brass Pendant Light Svend Aage Holm Sorensen for Holm Sorensen Denmark
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Vintage Pendant Light in brutalist style.
Design by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, for Holm Sørensen, Denmark. manufacturer's label present.
Made of Brass, Acid Tainted and Cut by Hand. ...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
$498 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Modern Stoneware Blue Flower Pendant, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Romantic nordic allmoge style ceiling light. Danish midcentury modern handmade stoneware pendant with warm grey glaze over handpainted navy and light blue flowers, leaves and delicat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
$934 Sale Price
40% Off
Nine-Candle Chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous nine-candle chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda, circa 1960s. The chandelier which is made of wrought iron and glass was des...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Markslöjd, Floor-lamp - Pink
Swan neck
Art Deco style
By Markslöjd
Located in Stockholm, SE
This Markslöjd pink swanneck floor lamp is a distinguished piece of mid-century Scandinavian design, offering both elegance and practicality. Crafted by the Swedish lighting brand Ma...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Double Armed Wall Light In The Style Of Paavo Tynell, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Large double armed wall light in the style of Paavo Tynell, 1940s. Brass frame with opaline glass shades. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair Søholm Stentøj Stoneware Modernist table-lamps Einar Johansen Denmark 1960
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Pair big Danish Mid-Century stoneware table lamps of the 1960-70s.
The bottom part of the lamps is decorated with an impressed pattern, glazed in dark and light blue with ochre a...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Austrian KIWI Wicker Wall Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Kiwi wall lamp from the 1950s.
Great and exceptional design with a fantastically elegant look.
The rattan lampshade creates a very cozy atmosphere and a spectacular play of...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
A pair of pendants by Paavo Tynell
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of pendants designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland , circa 1950th. Perforated brass shade with pleated silk defuser. Stamped ” TAITO”. Existing wires, rewiring availab...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$39,800 / set
Chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Boda
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Long Island City, NY
A gilt wrought iron and glass chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Boda. 12 arms.
Circa late 20th century.
Electrification available upon request. H 40″ D 21″.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Floor Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen, Denmark, Iron
Glass
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Danish Mid-Century Floor lamp. Design by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, for Holm Sørensen, Denmark.
An iron structure made up of horizontal and vertical lines forms a variety of geometr...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron
Pendant Light with Large White Glass Shade attributed to Pukeberg, Sweden
Located in London, GB
A simple and elegant pendant light with a white glass shade attributed to Pukeberg Glassworks of Sweden, first half twentieth century.
The pendant features a generous oval shade, n...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Scandinavian Midcentury Table Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of very cool brass table lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Brass lamellas are stacked in a tight design and the light is shielded at the top by perforated spheres.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Cornea 220
Wall Lamp by Henning Koppel x Lyfa, White
By Lyfa, Henning Koppel
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 class: The luminaire is compatible with bulbs of energy classes A++ – D
COLORS
Black and White
CORD
2,5 m black/white plastic cord with switch
CORNEA was designed by the renowned sculptor Henning Koppel in 1965 and is one of his rare lighting designs. The circular wall light is shaped with an inner, opal glass shade that provides a comfortable, diffused light. Its distinctive character is achieved by the asymmetric outer shade that encapsulates the soft, white light as two eyelids. The CORNEA lighting design is named as a reference to the transparent part of the human eye, which allows light to enter the inside and enhances sharpness.
Henning Koppel was a renowned Danish sculptor who became known for his experimental approach to sculptural forms. As a visual artist, Koppel had a vast repertoire and worked with various materials within different categories - such as lighting...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Fog
Mørup, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
By Fog
Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1940s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3.5” H x 3.25” Diameter
Model originally mounted with glass ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Green
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant in Hues of Green for Louis Poulsen.
Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic 'PH 5' pendant light in 1958. Today, the 'PH 5' remains the bestselling des...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Glass
Brass pendant, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish glass and brass pendant, produced 1950s.
Good condition.
Diameter: 46 cm
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Verner Panton Fun Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Verner Panton "Fun" Sconces. Fully restored, these beautiful and elegant sconces have a natural and fine essence. Mother of Pearl shades cast a warm luminescent light.
Width:...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
$3,500 / set
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass and brass table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.25” H x 6.125” W x 6.125” D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3.625” Top Diame...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Brass Chandeliers by ASEA, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceiling lamp / chandelier produced by ASEA in Sweden, 1950s.
Set of 2 available.
Please note: Listed price is for one (1) ceiling light.
The lamps can be lengthened or shortened ac...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$4,551 / item
Swedish Modern Floor Lamps by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brass, produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden. 1950s, model 32786.
Height: 156 cm
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Gunnar Asplund, Wall Light, Iron, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron and blown glass wall light designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by ASEA, Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.5” H x 10.5” W x 15.5” D
Back Plate D...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
Poul Henningsen
PH Snowball
Pendant in Soft White
Chrome for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH Snowball' Pendant in Soft White & Chrome for Louis Poulsen.
The 'PH Snowball' pendant provides a comfortable, glare-free, diffused light. It features a metallise...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum, Steel
Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamp, V.Soini, Finland, 1940/1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern floor lamp, manufactured by V.Soini, Finland, 1940/1950s. Brass frame, gorgeous wooden slat lampshade. Marked. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Ultra Pendant Light by Jo Hammerborg for Fog
Morup, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Copper Pendant Light in very fine condition designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog
Mørup in the 1960s.
* Round copper lacqured pendant light
* Designer: Jo Hammerborg
* Mod...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Copper
"Grasshopper" Floor Lamp, Greta Magnusson-Grossman, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Grasshopper” floor lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman. Made from lacquered metal with amazing lines and proportions. Original black lacquer.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Ernst Voss, Floor Lamp, Brass, Iron, Paper, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, black-painted iron and floral-printed paper floor lamp produced by Ernst Voss, Denmark, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 54.5"H x 15.0"W x 28.0...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
Danish Modern Ceramics Table Lamp by Axella Studio with Le Klint Shade, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Unique table lamp handmade in the 1970s at Axella studio, Denmark. The lamp is made from stoneware and decorated with abstract geometric figures. Painted...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian modern teak and brass floor lamp by unknown designer, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Floor lamp by unknown designer in Sweden during the 1960s.
Modernistic design with a brass tripod foot. Comes with a beautiful rattan shade.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian "Anna" Pendant Lamp Brass Ring and Canopy Atelje Lyktan Sweden 1970
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage "Anna" pendant designed by Anna Ehrner for Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden. Made in the 1970s.
The lamp is made of bent wood with brass details. It wears its original beige canvas and...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount, Valinte Oy, 1960s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern flush mount, manufactured by Valinte Oy, 1960s. Reupholstered fabric shade, brass details. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,712 Sale Price
35% Off
Rare Hans-Agne Jakobsson Brass Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden, 1970s.
Very good vintage condition.
Measures:
Diameter: 158 cm
Height adjustable after y...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare Otto Schulz Floor Lamp in Birch Wood, Josef Frank Shade, Boet, Sweden, 1928
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare floor lamp was designed by Otto Schulz and produced by his company Boet in Gothenburg, Sweden in 1928. The elegant design is exemplary for the Swedish Grace style with...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Birch
Early Floor Lamp "PH 4/3" by Poul Henningsen, Pat. Appl., Louis Poulsen, 1926-28
Located in Odense, DK
Early and important floor PH-lamp model 4/3 by Poul Henningsen manufactured at Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen between 1926-28. The lamp base is made from browned brass and the top shade i...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 29” H x 21” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3“ H x 4.25” Diameter
...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Alvar Aalto A330s Polished Brass Wall Light for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Glendale, CA
Alvar aalto A330s polished brass wall light for Artek. Designed as a pendant in 1937, this iconic lamp has since remained in near constant production...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell for Taito Pendant Lamp Model ‘9060’ in Brass
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, pendant lamp, model ‘9060’, brass, satin glass, Finland, design 1950/52
Finnish designer Paavo Tynell designed the lamp '9060' for the Secretary-General's...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 53.1“ H x 12” Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb
Number ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Swedish Modern Floor Lamp by ASEA
By ASEA
Located in Karlstad, SE
Brass floor lamp manufactured by ASEA, Sweden, in the 1940s. This elegant lamp features a slender brass stem and a wide, pleated shade made of off-white silk fabric, adding a soft di...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Möllers Armatur Eskilstuna Floor/ Table Lamp in Teak, Brass, Silk, Sweden, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking floor lamp was produced by Möllers Armaturfabrik in Eskilstuna, Sweden in the late 1950s. The lamp is marked with the manufacturer's label and the model number 94 on the fitting.
The design consist of a slightly raised circular base in solid teak wood, followed of carved teak elements in a stacked column. Brass ring details throughout, as well as a brass fitting. The dimensions of the lamp make it a great floor lamp or a tall table lamp which can be placed on a low table for example.
The cone shaped shade has been renewed in a silk, ivory colored Armani Casa fabric...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Model T603 Pendant, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Hans-Agne Jakobsson T603 pendant with white fringes, 1970s.
Produced in Sweden by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, 1970s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Rope, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An alabaster, brown rope and brass pendant light likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.75"H x 17.5"W x 17.5"D
Stem Length (inches): 6.0"...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Swedish Modern Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning Scandinavian Modern light in the style of Paavo Tynell.
Glass, brass and rattan.
Diameter: 58 cm
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pale Rose
PH 2/2 Question Mark
Glass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Pale Rose PH 2/2 'Question Mark' Glass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Originally introduced as the "nightstand lamp" in 1931, the 'PH 2/2 Question Mark' table lamp is based on Poul He...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Blue Glass and Wrought Iron Chandelier Candelabra by Erik Höglund Sweden
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
This beautiful blue and clear art glass on wrought iron candelabra chandelier was designed by Erik Höglund for Boda Smide. Erik Hög...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Brass and Opaline Glass Ceiling Lamps, 1950s
By Lyfa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of Scandinavian ceiling lights manufactured and designed during the 1950s. Probably by Lyfa in Denmark. However they remain unattributed. They are made from patinated brass an...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Crazy Patinated Poul Henningsen Copper Wall Scone
Located in Munich, DE
I replaced the screws for new brass ones, but will add the old ones too.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Danish Modern "Studio" Wall Lamps in Brass
Opaline by Vilhelm Lauritzen, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare pair of Vilhelm Lauritzen "Studio" lamps made in the 1940s by Louis Poulsen. The lamps are made from patinated brass and opaline glass. The model was recently reintroduced in an...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Finnish Brass and Glass Chandelier Model 510-5 by Stockmann Orno, 1950s
Located in Karis, Nyland
This exquisite Mid-Century chandelier was manufactured by the renowned Finnish lighting company Stockmann Orno in the 1950s (Model 510-5 in 1951 Stockmann Orno catalogue). A striking...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Swedish Textured Glass Wall Sconces by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960
Located in Palermo, PA
These exceptional wall sconces by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors exemplify the refined glass craftsmanship that made Swedish mid-century lighting internationally celebrated. Each sconce...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Josef Frank Floor Lamps Model 1842 Produced by Svenskt Tenn
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of height adjustable floor lamps model 1842 designed by Josef Frank. Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden. Height: 98.5-145 cm.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Sconces, 4 Pairs Available
Located in New York, NY
Pair of shield form crystal sconces with a stylized embossed crocodile pattern on satin brass frames. Professionally rewired for use in the USA.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Chrome, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable birch, chrome-plated metal and fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions variable.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 64” H x 15.5” W x 28” D
St...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Ceiling Lamp, Model T-601/M, in Silk and Brass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1965
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp, Model T-601/M, in Silk and Brass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1965
Additional Information:
Material: Silk and brass
Style: Mid Century, Scandinavian
Ceiling Lamp
Produced b...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hanging copper Poul Henningsen PH4/4 1930
s original Louis Poulsen Denmark Rare
Located in Forest, BE
Spectacular copper and brass nickeled suspension lamp made in the 1930s at the famous Louis Poulsen factory. The lamp come in few parts which includes 3 copper shades. Easy to fix install. The lamp remain in excellent condition and is ready to be used as she got a new cable in cotton. You can see lots of patina and traces of time. It becomes really hard to find a good PH lamps these days.
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Poul Henningsen est le fils illégitime de l'auteure Agnès Henningsen et de l'écrivain satirique Carl Ewald. Il a passé une enfance heureuse dans une maison moderne qui a été souvent visitée par les intellectuels de la région. Entre 1911 et 1917, Poul Henningsen suit une formation d’architecte sans pourtant en obtenir le diplôme.
Durant les années 1920, Poul Henningsen a fait sa percée littéraire. Il a édité la revue Kritisk Revy (1926-1928, "Examen critique») dans laquelle lui et ses collègues méprisent le style ancien et le conservatisme culturel, reliant ainsi les thématiques politiques de l'époque . En même temps, il débute comme écrivain pour une revue sur les bienfaits d'une vie simple, en harmonie avec la nature et une sexualité plus libre . Il était l'homme qui a fait des revues danoises des armes politiques au service de aile gauche sans abandonner son caractère de divertissement (la soi-disant PH-revues 1929-1932).
En 1933, il édita son ouvrage le plus célèbre Hvad med Kulturen? ("Qu'en est-il de la culture ?") Une critique polémique, audacieuse et urgente de la vie culturelle danoise avec son snobisme et sa nostalgie du passé, en dépit de tous les efforts de la percée du modernisme. Il a essayé de faire un parallèle entre la pruderie, moralisateurs et penchants fascistes; il a également accusé les sociaux-démocrates de manquer d'une ligne culturelle ferme et conséquente. Ce livre ainsi que ses activités dans son ensemble lui ont donné une réputation de semi-communiste ("compagnon de route"). Dans cette période, il se tenait en fait proche des communistes sans les rejoindre. Il a participé à la propagande anti-fasciste, en essayant toujours de faire des connexions entre la culture et la politique.
Parmi ses autres initiatives durant cette période, il y a eu Danmarksfilmen en 1935, (en français : Le Film du Danemark) aussi connu comme Danmarksfilm PH. C'est un film sans prétention et non traditionnel dépeignant la vie contemporaine dans le Danemark d'une manière vivante et un peu irrespectueuse dans lequel les visuels sont saccadés par les rythmes de jazz. Il a été condamné et déchiré par la plupart des critiques, mais il est plus tard réhabilité et est devenu l'un des classiques des films documentaires danois. Il a également écrit des manuscrits de films.
Pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale et l'Occupation allemande du Danemark il a gardé un profil bas et s'est enfui vers la Suède en 1943. Après la guerre, il s'est dissocié du communisme qui lui reprochant son humanitarisme de façade dans son attitude lors de l'accord conclu avec les nazis ainsi que pour son scepticisme croissant au sujet de l'Union soviétique et à bien des égards, il a été isolé. Cependant, il a continué à écrire et à débattre, et au cours des années 1960, la nouvelle génération à de nombreux égards a fait de lui une sorte de gourou. Dans ses dernières années, il est devenu un membre de l'Académie danoise et a soutenu le nouveau mouvement des consommateurs.
À bien des égards, Poul Henningsen est l'homme qui a achevé les travaux de Georg Brandes...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper, Nickel
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