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
Brass Chandeliers with Smoked Glass Globes by Holger Johansson for Westal
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Striking and sculptural, these Westal chandeliers features a dramatic cluster design composed of smoked glass globes mounted on a warm polished brass frame. The multi-tiered structur...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Rope, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An alabaster and brown cord pendant light likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 38.0"H x 17.625"W x 17.625"D
Stem Length (inches): 13.0"
D...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Scandinavian Modern Pine Wood Table Lamp by Aneta, 1970s, Sweden
By Aneta
Located in Værløse, DK
Modern Scandinavian Table Lamp in Pine Wood attributed to Jan Wickelgren and made by Aneta Sweden in the 1970s.
* Pine wood table lamp with bell-shaped shade
* Designer: Jan Wickel...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Bentwood, Pine
Uno And Östen Kristianson Adjustable Wall Lamp, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Hannover, DE
This simple, high-quality wall lamp is something special with its timeless Scandinavian design. This exclusive lamp comes from the large bungalow of a successful architect couple. Th...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Teak, Milk Glass
Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson Carolin Ceiling Pendant
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare large ceiling pendant with new thai silk shade in cream/white fabric on white lacquered metal mount.
Model Carolin T549/6 in brass designed 1963 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Lamp it...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Table Lamp, Brass, Elm, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and elm table lamp produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, c. 1940s.
The brass base and shade presents with light to moderate oxidation.
Dimensions of Lamp with Sha...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Wood, Rattan, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, wood and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 53.5"H x 24.0"W x 24.0"D
Bulb Specifications: E-2...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Diö Slöjd, Table Lamp, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood table lamp produced by Diö Slöjd, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.25"H x 7.5"W x 3.5"D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 8" Top Diameter x 10" Bottom Diameter x...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Wood
A pair of large pendants by Harald Notini
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of ceiling lamps model “11555” designed by Harald Notini for Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Stockholm, 1940s.
Shade in ivory glass, braided rattan, brass. Glass shades H 23″, Dr...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
$76,000 / set
Large Unique Ceramic Floor Lamp by Rigmor Nielsen, Søholm, 1960s, Danish Modern
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning hand painted floor lamp from the 1960s by Danish artist Rigmor Nielsen at Søholm ceramics workshop, Bornholm. The poetic abstract pattern in light shades on the base is simp...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish Copper
Hessian Wall Lamps by Svend Mejlstrøm, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of fixed wall sconces designed by Svend Mejlstrøm in Denmark during the 1960s and made by MS Belysning. The set is made from hammered copper and comes with period hessian text...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper
$470 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Opaline Glass Chandelier by Itsu, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Itsu
Located in Karis, Nyland
Refined mid-century brass and opaline glass chandelier by Itsu (Itä-Suomen Sähkö), Finland, 1950s. The chandelier features five softly curved opaline glass tulip shades supported by ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
A Pendant by Harald Notini
Located in Long Island City, NY
A ceiling lamp, designed by Harald Notini, a version of model “11475”, Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, 1940s.
Glass dome with sandblasted and clear edge decoration. Glass shade height 2...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
$15,000
Large Unique Ceramic Floor Lamp by Rigmor Nielsen, Søholm, 1960s, Danish Modern
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning hand painted floor lamp from the 1960s by Danish artist Rigmor Nielsen at Søholm ceramics workshop, Bornholm. The abstract pattern in shades of blue and yellow on this lamp ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Harald Notini, Table Lamp, Metal, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A nickel-plated and black-lacquered metal table lamp, model 6994, designed by Harald Notini and produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches)...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Hand Crafted Solitaire 02 Pendant, Ø50cm/19.7in
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
SIMPLE SHADE collection is the essence of a shade. One simple design with transformative properties in singular and multiple forms. Using Japanese philosophy to mindfully design spac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$11,306 / item
Mid-Century Modern Limited-Edition Walnut 19" Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
This pendant light combines Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian design, offering a sleek yet organic look. Crafted from walnut wood veneer, known for its rich grain and dark tones, t...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Other
$946 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Swedish Coquille Sea Shell Wall Sconces from Asea, Late 1930s, Set of 2
By ASEA
Located in Värmdö, SE
Pair Swedish Sea Shell Wall Sconces "Coquille" by ASEA, late 1930´s.
Very fine wall sconces made of molded frosted glass and brass. We have 4 pairs available and all are in great con...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson T-547 pendant, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large pine pendant by Hans-Agne Jakobsson.
Produced in Sweden by Ellysett, 1970s.
Diameter: 60 cm
Height of the shade: 40 cm
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Pine
Josef Frank, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and floral printed fabric floor lamp designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 60.0"H x 22....
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Pine Wood Sconces with Floral Embroideries by Markslöjd, Sweden, 1980s
By Markslöjd
Located in Værløse, DK
Swedish Modern Pine Wood Sconces with shades with Floral Embroideries made by Markslöjd circa 1980.
* Set (2) of pine wood sconces with off-white fabric shades with floral embroide...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Wood, Pine
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
Vintage Danish Modern Tiered Pendant Lamp in Brass by Lyskær Belysning, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
- Tiered spacey hanging ceiling light
- Designed and manufactured by Lyskær Belysning in Denmark during the 1970s . Model number 705
- Reminiscent to the Trava series by Carl Thore ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
$357 Sale Price
32% Off
1940s, Brass Chandelier by Harald Notini for Böhlmarks, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Elegant 1940s chandelier designed by Harald Notini for Bohlmarks, Sweden. This refined piece showcases the timeless Scandinavian approach to modernist lighting design, combining grac...
Category
1940s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Opal, Brass, Copper
Set of Swedish Pine Wood Wall Lamps by Aneta, Sweden, 1970s
By Aneta
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Swedish Modern Pine wood Wall lamps made by Aneta in the 1970s. A fine Scandinavian duo.
* A pair (2) of wall lamps in Pine wood with white round glass shades
* Manufacturer...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Wood, Pine
Dark Stained Wall Lamp by Aneta, Sweden, 1970s
By Aneta
Located in Værløse, DK
Dark Stained Pine wood Wall Lamp with the Original Shade made by Aneta in the 1970s.
* Wall lamp in dark stained pine wood with a beige fabric shade.
* Manufacturer: Aneta, Sweden...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Pine
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An etched glass and brass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.0" Height x 19.0" Diameter
Stem Length (inches): 4.0"
Dimensions...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
ASEA mid-century wall lamp by Bo Råman, brass oak
glass, Sweden 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A mid-century modernist wall lamp designed by Bo Råman and produced by the Swedish lighting manufacturer ASEA Belysning in the 1950s. Crafted from brass, it features a bowl-shaped gl...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian glass pendant lamp Löken, Helge Zimdal, Falkenberg, Sweden 1960s
Located in Forserum, SE
Pendant lamp Löken, Swedish for “The Onion”, designed by Swedish architect Helge Zimdal for the manufacturer Falkenbergs Belysning in the 1960s. In contrast to the common brass versi...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
12 Lights Chandelier by Paavo Tynell
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large, 12 lights Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Idman. Finland, Circa 1950th.
Brass and opaline glass shades with brass wire decoration.
Similar example on Idman archival drawing No ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans Agne Jakobsson pair of Patinated Copper Wall Lamps, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Forest, BE
This is a set of 2 wall lamps in patinated copper by Swedish lighting master Hans-Agne Jakobsson. They have a unique patina which is the result of time and use for almost 70 years. M...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper, Steel
$6,656 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid Century Danish Modern Sculptural Solid Teak Floor Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simple, elegant floor lamp sculpted from solid teak with slender, cylindrical, tapered stem supported by dense round base (ca. 1960s, Denmark).
Vivid grain and rich teak color - newl...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Teak
Rustic pinewood pendant lamp with brass fittings, Swedish Modern, 1970s
Located in Forserum, SE
Swedish 1970s rustic pendant lamp made from solid pinewood with brass fittings. Thin glass fiber sheets act as reflectors, giving a soft and pleasant light without glare. Complete wi...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Harald Notini, Pendant Light, Glass, Chrome, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A white opaline glass and chrome-plated metal pendant light, model 11258, designed by Harald Notini and produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Oxidation present t...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1 of 8 Vitrika Golden Glass, Brass Wall Lights, Denmark 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish modern double wall lights of solid golden art glass on shiny brass mount. Produced by Danish Vitrika with Orrefors glass in the 1960s.
8 items available, price per item. Wired...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched yellow glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.0"H x 19.9"W x 19.9"D
Stem Length (inches): 13.5"
Dimensio...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hand Crafted Solitaire 01 Pendant, Ø80cm/31.5in
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
SIMPLE SHADE collection is the essence of a shade. One simple design with transformative properties in singular and multiple forms. Using Japanese philosophy to mindfully design spac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$11,306 / item
Bertil Brisborg, Nordiska Kompaniet, mid century pendant lamp 33087 Sweden 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A modernist rise-and-fall pendant lamp, model 33087, designed in the 1950s by Bertil Brisborg for the renowned Swedish department store Nordiska Kompaniet. Crafted from steel lacquer...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Danish Art Glass Wall Sconces
Clouds
by Holmegaard, 1980s, Set of 2
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bend circular wall sconces made from thick hand blown white blister glass. Made/designed at Holmegaard in Denmark during the 1980s for the Danish lighting company EL-Lights.
Measur...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
$565 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Swedish Modern Table Lamp Model 15624 by Böhlmarks
Located in Karlstad, SE
A striking table lamp by Böhlmarks, model 15624, produced during the 1940s–50s. The lamp features a wide, dark green lacquered metal shade with brass details, balanced on a cylindric...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Table Lamp 5066, Perforated Brass, Wood and Silk, Taito 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Table lamp model 5066 designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito Oy in Finland in the 1950s. The lamp features a brass round stand, a hard wooden leg and a beautiful light si...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hand Crafted Solitaire 02 Harlequin Pendant, Ø60cm/23.6in
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
Solitaire is our acrobat, artfully pairing balance with symmetry, evolving from a single Solitaire 01 to triple tiered Solitaire 03. Each variation creates a stunning focal point for...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
A Large Metal and Glass Pendant Lamp "Stella" by Carl Fagerlund for Lyfa, 1960s
By Lyfa, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Balen, BE
Striking and sculptural pendant lamp designed by Carl Fagerlund for Lyfa in the 1960s. The model, known as "Stella", features a wide, brass plated metal shade with clean, modern line...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and yellow etched glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 28"H x 15.5"W x 15.5"D
Canopy Dimensions (inches): 3.25" Height ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brass Sconce by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1960s, Sweden
Located in Værløse, DK
Brass Sconce with Smokey-Brown Glass shades made by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in the 1960s.
* Brass sconces with two smokey-brown glass shades
* Designer: Hans-Agne Jakobsson
* Model: V1...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer Josef Frank Style Textile Dome Pendant, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian midcentury modern vintage pendant with cream white dome shaped textile shade over metal mount and three red wooden globes on top. In the organic modern style of Josef Fr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Textile, Wood
$772 Sale Price
35% Off
ASEA, modernist table lamp E1145, brass, Scandinavian design, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Forserum, SE
A modernist table lamp, model E1145, produced by the Swedish manufacturer ASEA Belysning in the 1950s. It features a strict geometric base supporting a lamp holder fitted with a coun...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Sisal and Walnut Pendant Lamp from Temde
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful pendant light from the 1960s.
The design is very unusual.
The shape and the materials create a warm and very pleasant light.
Condition:
Very good vintage co...
Category
1960s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Raffia, Plastic, Walnut
Pair of Table Lamps Model GMA 700, Anonymous, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Pair of Swedish table lamps, model GMA 700, made in the 1950s. A clean and balanced design typical of Scandinavian modernism, combining simple forms with well-chosen materials.
The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Ceiling light by Bo Notini for Glössner
Co, Sweden, 1940s
By Glossner AB, Bo Notini
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A rare and elegant ceiling light designed by Bo Notini for Glössner & Co in Sweden during the 1940s.
This refined piece features a delicately etched glass shade adorned with birds a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Chandelier by Paavo Tynell , Model K 1-8.
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large Chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy, Model K 1-8.
Finland, Circa 1950th.
Eight opaline glass shades on polished brass with lacquered brass leafs.
Stamped "IDMAN"....
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pine Wood Chandelier by Uno Dahlen for Aneta, Sweden, 1970s
By Aneta, Uno Dahlen
Located in Karis, Nyland
A beautifully crafted pine chandelier designed by Uno Dahlen for Aneta in the 1970s. This Scandinavian piece showcases Dahlen’s characteristic blend of natural materials, warm light,...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Pine, Opaline Glass
Midcentury Modern Ceiling Light by Paavo Tynell, Finland, 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant white lacquered brass ceiling lamp by Paavo Tynell, with a streamlined shade perforated with small holes. The underside of the lamp has a glass shade that covers the light so...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brass and Teak Floor Lamp Model G-012 by Eje Ahlgren for Bergboms, Sweden, 1950s
By Eje Ahlgren, Bergboms
Located in Karis, Nyland
A refined floor lamp by Eje Ahlgren for Bergboms, Sweden, model G-012. The design combines a solid teak stem with brass detailing and a circular brass base. Its pleated fabric shade ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy
5066
Table Lamp in Perforated Brass and Straw
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, table lamp, model '5066', brass, beech, straw, Finland, 1950s
This eccentric table lamp is a visual pleasure in many senses and is designed by the visiona...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Impressive 2m High Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp From Arabia Finland, Taito 1940s.
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A very impressive and distinct Paavo Tynell chandelier commissioned and manufactured by Taito Oy for the exhibition hall on the 8th floor of the Arabia factory in Helsinki. We have b...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
$16,641 Sale Price
20% Off
Brass Wall Lamp by Hans Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Stunning wall lamp from the 1960s.
Very luxurious design and high quality workmanship.
The lamp is a real asset and an absolute favorite for every home.
A very sparkling light is cre...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Böhlmarks, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
By Bohlmarks
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and light grey-lacquered metal wall light produced by Böhlmarks, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 15” H x 12” W x 9.5” D
Back Plate Dimensions (In...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hand Crafted Solitaire 02 Pendant, Ø80cm/31.5in
By Naomi Paul
Located in London, London
SIMPLE SHADE collection is the essence of a shade. One simple design with transformative properties in singular and multiple forms. Using Japanese philosophy to mindfully design spac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$21,101 / item
Large Brass and Fabric Lampshade Five-Light Adjustable Height Pendant Lamp
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large brass adjustable height five-light pendant lamp with fabric lampshade and counterweight, Germany, circa the 1970s.
Made in the Scandinavian Modern style, this impressive pendan...
Category
1970s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Scandinavian Modern lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern lighting for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Louis Poulsen, Konsthantverk Tyringe, and Poul Henningsen. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $51 and tops out at $241,464 while the average work can sell for $2,156.
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Mad Architects
Miami Used Office Furniture
Mirror With Crystal Flowers
Ship Spotlight
Victorian Vintage Cherub
Giraffe Marcantonio
Globus Vintage
Italian Violin
Robert Stadler
Space Helmet