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 pair of table lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of table lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1960s. Colored glass and brass. Glass base dimensions: 3 1/8"; x 3 1/8 x 13 3/4";. Existing European wiring, re-wir...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Markslöjd Beech Wood Swedish Modern Art Deco Lamp, 1960s
By Markslöjd
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sculptural organically shaped art deco style table lamp designed and produced by Swedish Markslöjd in the 1960s. Tiers of light colored clear lacquered solid beech wood parts create ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Edgar Böckman table lamp, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Edgar Böckman table lamp, Sweden, 1950s.
New wiring + new lamp shade.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
"The Bubble" Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with pressed glass and hand blown amber colored shades, designed in the 1960s in Sweden by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
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 ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Brass
Glass wall lamps, Sweden, 1950s
By Westal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of 3 brass and glass wall lights, produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Please note: Listed price is for one (1) wall light.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,390 / item
Scandinavian Modern Patinated Brass Table Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen, LYFA, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare table lamp designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen and manufactured by LYFA, Copenhagen in the 1940s. Adjustable head. Burnished and patinated brass with fluted middle piece in green viny...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pendant by Nanny Still McKinney for RAAK
By RAAK
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant designed by Nanny Still McKinney for RAAK, Netherlands, circa 1960s. Solid amber glass cone with patinated copper cower.
Small crack inside the glass shade. Dimensions: H ...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
$1,500 / item
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...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Le Klint
Holmegaard Blown Glass Table Lamp Denmark by Esben Klint, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful table lamp model no. 311 designed by Esben Klint in 1949 for Le Klint, Denmark. This glass model was handmade at Holmegaard Glassworks, Copenhagen in the 1970s for Le Klint...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass, Acrylic
$1,386 Sale Price
20% Off
Konsthantverk Glob Brass D30 Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Glob designed by Konsthantverk and manufactured by themselves.
Incredibly beautiful in all its simplicity. Available in several different varieties and sizes. Ra...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,135 / item
Pair of Danish 1960s Thick Glass Chrome Pendants
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of two Scandinavian midcentury modern ceiling lights. Square shaped solid clear art glass with circular indentations mounted on c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
$1,016 / set
1950
s, Brass and Wood Floor Lamp by Bertil Brisborg for Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in New York, NY
Impressive two armed brass and wood floor lamp by Bertil Brisborg for Nordiska Kompaniet. Manufactured in the 1950's where the designer served as Chief Architect for the lighting dep...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamp Model A 2-10 in Brass
Opaline Glass, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
A minimalist mid-century modern flushmount by Paavo Tynell in Opaline glass and brass details. A very simplistic design that adds a modernist statement to any interior. Perfect for h...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair Esben Klint Table Lamps Mahogany no. 301/27 with Original Le Klint Shades
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of Vintage Esben Klint table lamps model no. 301/27 manufactured by Le Klint
They are made of solid lacqured mahogany mounted with the original Le Klint lamp shades of white pla...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare Swedish Tripod Floor Lamp, Scandinavian Modern / Mid-Century Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish tripod floor lamp with original shade (paper/rice paper). In the style of George Nakashima. Similar designs have been bade by AS...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Alf Svensson G34 Floor Lamp in Teak, Josef Frank Shade, Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant floor lamp was designed by Alf Svensson and produced by Bergboms in Sweden in the 1960s. This three-legged design is numbered G34.
The design is marked by the three legged base leading to the central tube, all in solid teak wood with a beautiful grain. A brass stem and the light fitting are mounted on top of the teak wood base.
The cylinder shade is a custom design in a beautiful linen Svenskt Tenn fabric...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Square Glass Pendan by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks
Located in Vienna, AT
Square shaped glass and clear glass (inside) pendant lamp. Designed in the 1960s by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glassworks in Sweden. Light grey tinted glass outer cup with a cylind...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Dancing Pendant Lamp Medium in Off White Felt by Iskos-Berlin for Audo
By Iskos-Berlin, Audo
Located in Dubai, AE
Design is an art of storytelling according to the Copenhagen-based duo Iskos-Berlin, and their Dancing Pendant for Audo Copenhagen puts that principle into practice. Exquisite, yet w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Felt
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
WIlliam Stenberg, Table Lamp, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green glass table lamp designed by WIlliam Stenberg and produced by Gulaskruf Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.125” H x 5.25” W x 5.75” D
Dimensions of S...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Hanging Candelabra by Erik Hoglund Produced by Boda, Sweden
By Erik Höglund
Located in St. Leonards-On-Sea, GB
Wrought iron hanging candelabra for Boda. Second half of the 20th century. Six candles - six arms wrought iron chandelier candelabra Decorative Objects Candle Holders Candle Lamps/ch...
Category
1660s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 3” H x 4.25” Diameter
Socket takes standard E-14 bulbs. 3 sockets.There i...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large "Softing" Pendant Light by Hand Philip Zachau for Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed 1982 by Hans Philip Zachau for Ateljé Lyktan. Perforated steel white painted with wood in the middle and fitted with round neon light.
Measures: Diameter about 60 cm.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Table Lamp Luxus Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Glass table lamp manufactured by Luxus Sweden in the 1960s.
Very good condition. Shade is not original.
Measures H 60 cm with shade, D 15 cm.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Poul Henningsen
PH Snowball
Pendant in Soft White
Brass for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH Snowball' Pendant in Soft White & Brass for Louis Poulsen.
The 'PH Snowball' pendant provides a comfortable, glare-free, diffused light. It features a metallised...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
Jo Hammerborg Style Pair Danish Tripod Table Lamps, Brass with New Shades 60s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of mid-century Danish tripod table lamps in Jo Hammerborg style.
The lamps are made of brass in the 1960s
Included is a pair of new lampsh...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Orrefors White Crystal Lamps
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian modern pair of white cased crystal lamps with a triangular form base and satin nickel fittings. Rewired for use in the USA, 100W bulbs max.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
$4,975 / set
Fog
Mørup, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog
Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white fabric wall light, designed and produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 8” H x 10.75” W x 6.5” D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inche...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21” H x 9” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5” H x 3.5” W x 3.5” D
...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare Paavo Tynell Wall Lamp Model 10331, Perforated Brass, Idman 1950s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
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 ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Sculptural Tripod "Bridge" Floor Lamp Severin Hansen, Denmark, 1950
s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful floor lamp model "Bridge" by Danish designer Severin Hansen made at Haslev Furniture in the 1950s. The lamp base and stem is made of stained beech with brass details. The s...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Beech
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage ikea table / wall lamp Löv by Knut Hagberg
Marianne Hagberg balloon
By IKEA
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 12 cm Height , 20 cm Width , 18cm Height
Condition: Good
Material: Plastic
Color: Yellow, green
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Rare Swedish Modern pendant, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking and generously scaled Swedish Modern ceiling light, crafted in Sweden circa 1940s by an unidentified maker.
This elegant minimalist fixture features three pendants with deco...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
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” ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans Bergström, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA, Hans Bergström
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and fabric floor lamp designed by Hans Bergström and produced by ASEA, Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 52.5” H x 12” W x 20” D
Bulb Specifications: E...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
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...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
$3,586 / item
Holmegaard Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960, Denmark
By Holmegaard
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful Holmegaard hanging lamp. Made of opaline milk glass with solid teak detail. The lamp is made by glass manufacturer Holmegaard from the village of the same name, Holmegaard,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Teak
Paavo Tynell, Perforated Brass Ceiling Lamp Model 1953, Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Very rare ceiling lamp model 1953 in its original condition by Finnish designer Paavo Tynell (1890–1973) for Taito.
The brass shade is perforated and the diffuser underneath is made ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Table/wall lamp designed by Ernst Igl. Produced by Falkenbergs belysning 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Decorative table/wall lamp designed by Ernst Igl. Produced on license by Falkenbergs belysning during the 1950s. Made from red lacquered steel and aluminum as well as polished brass....
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Bergboms. Floor Lamp, Brass, Paper, Sweden, 1960s
By Bergboms
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, acrylic and red paper floor lamp produced by Bergboms, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade(inches): 51.125” H x 8” W x 17.25” D
Bulb Specifications:...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
KT-Valaistus Design Table Lamp in Teak
Brass, Kone Tukku Oy Finland
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and distinct Finnish design table lamp manufactured by Kone- Tukku Valaistus Oy in Finland in the late mid 20th century. The lamp features a very distinct spear shaped br...
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brass Wall down or uplight lamps by KT Valaistus, In the style of Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of wall lamps designed and produced in Finland by KT Valaistus. In the style of Paavo Tynell but by unknown designer. Made during the 1950-60s. Polished solid brass with white p...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Midcentury Table Lamp, Falkenbergs Belysning, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cool table lamp from Falkenbergs Belysning, made from brass with a teak stem. Wood carved into a bamboo-stem form. Adjustable height and angle of the ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Fagerhults, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and floral-printed fabric table lamp produced by Fagerhults Ljusarmatur, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 20“ H x 8.75“ Diameter
Bulb Specificat...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large chunky brutalist Danish copper table lamp with mushroom shade
Located in Zaandam, NL
Large 98 cm ( incl shade ) copper chunky table lamp from denmark 1960s. The lamp base is in great condition considering it's age, the shade although period correct is not original to...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Pair Danish Søholm Stentøj ceramic table lamps stoneware Haico Nitzsche
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Pair of Danish Mid-Century stoneware table lamps of the 1970s, design by Haico Nitzsche. Sculptural lamp in earthy colored stoneware with impressed organic pattern of stylised leaves...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Midcentury Modern Desk Lamp by Piet Hein, Lyfa, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cool desk lamp by Piet Hein, shade lacquered striking orange. Decorative and practical cup over the light bulb, allows a comfortable indirect light out....
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Tall Scandinavian Hanging Light in Grenade Glass
Brass, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Tall and spiky hanging light featuring a lightly hammered brass top and a pressed smoke glass shade. Anonymously manufactured in Scandinavia during the 1960s. Measurements: H: 50 cm,...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Harald Notini, Table Lamp, Brass, Stained Elm, Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s
By Bohlmarks
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable modernist table lamp or desk light in stained elm and brass. Produced by the iconic Swedish lamp maker Böhlmarks, circa 1940. Design by Harald Notini.
Overall Dimensi...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Midcentury Table Lamp, Falkenbergs Belysning, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cool table lamp from Falkenbergs Belysning, made from brass with a rosewood stem. Wood carved into a bamboo-stem form. Adjustable height and angle of the shade.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp by Böhlmarks 1940
s
Located in Örebro, SE
Rare, scandiavian modern table lamp from Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, attributed to Harald Notini.
Wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Pewter patina, scratches and marks. S...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Pewter
Poul Henningsen Glass PH 3½-3 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Black Metallized
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen Glass PH 3½-3 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Black Metallized
Executed in white opal glass and choice of brass, chrome or black...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Bronze, Parchment, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bronze and brown parchment paper wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9” H x 6.25” W x 8.125“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Einar Backstrom Desk Lamp in Brass and Leather
Located in Long Island City, NY
We find the design of this classic table lamp irresistible. With its warm brass shade, unique finial, and tactile leather-wrapped stem, it casts a lovely down light, perfect on a des...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Tapio Wirkkala
Crane
Articulating Table Lamp in Black for Innolux Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Tapio Wirkkala 'Crane' Articulating Table Lamp in Black for Innolux Oy. Originally produced as a floor lamp in the 1950s as the Model #K-10-11 by Idman, this newly authorized re-edit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Copper, Glass, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of copper and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Some scratches and age spots, overall good condition
Overall Dimensions (inches): ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Swedish Mid-Century Green Glass Table Lamp by Kosta Elarmatur
Located in Karis, Nyland
Classy green glass table lamp by Swedish manufacturer Kosta Elarmatur in the 1960s. New white pleated fabric shade.
Labeled on the bottom. Good vintage condition with minimal wear, ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
$1,004 Sale Price
43% Off
Grey Desk, Table Lamp By Luxo
By Luxo
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel construction grey laquered by Luxo from the 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
$290 Sale Price / item
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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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