1940s Scandinavian Modern Ceiling Lamp by Carl-Axel Acking
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Designed by Carl-Axel Acking and produced by ASEA in Sweden during the 1940s, this ceiling lamp is a refined example of Scandinavian mid-century design at the intersection of moderni...
Brass
Ceiling Lamp Attributed to Carl-Axel Acking Produced by Böhlmarks in Sweden
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare height adjustable ceiling lamp attributed to Carl-Axel Acking. Produced by Böhlmarks in Sweden.
Brass
Swedish Modern Ceiling Lamps in Brass & Opaline Glass by Carl-Axel Acking, 1940s
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
These rare ceiling lamps, designed by Carl-Axel Acking and produced by ASEA in Sweden, are refined examples of mid-20th-century Scandinavian lighting.
Brass
Geometric Brass Wall lamp by Carl Axel Acking from 1960s
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Stockholm, SE
The model was designed for the interior of Hotel Continental, Vasagatan, Stockholm. The hotel was built between 1960 and 1963, with the interior designed by Carl-Axel Acking. Carl-A...
Brass
Geometric Brass Wall lamp by Carl Axel Acking from 1960s
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Stockholm, SE
The model was designed for the interior of Hotel Continental, Vasagatan, Stockholm. The hotel was built between 1960 and 1963, with the interior designed by Carl-Axel Acking. Carl-A...
Brass
Extremely rare ceiling lamp designed by Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Long Island City, NY
Extremely rare ceiling lamp designed by Carl-Axel Acking (Sweden, 1910-2001) model "982" for Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik, Malmö, 1940/50s.
Brass
Height Adjustable Brass Ceiling Lamp by Paavo Tynell, Mid-Century
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Height Adjustable Ceiling Lamp in Brass by Carl-Axel Acking & Paavo Tynell, 1940's Additional Information: Material: Brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Bröderna Malm...
Brass
Pair of ceiling light in brass attributed to Kai Ruokonen circa 1960.
By Kai Ruokonen
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare pair of pendant attributed to Kai Ruokonen or his brother Kari, made in solid brass with 4 rings and a glass diffuser. The overhall condition is good and the lamps has a good pa...
Brass
Scandinavian glass pendant lamp Löken, Helge Zimdal, Falkenberg, Sweden 1960s
By Falkenbergs Belysning, Helge Zimdal
Located in Forserum, SE
One such architect was Helge Zimdal, who studied architecture in Stockholm and participated in the renowned 1930 Stockholm Exhibition, showcasing textiles and furniture—some in colla...
Steel
Unavailable
H 36.62 in Dm 15.75 in
Large Pair of Ceiling Lamps by Carl-Axel Acking with Opal Glass Shades
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Alvesta, SE
A rare pair of ceiling lamps designed by Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden, during the 1950s.
Brass
Sold
H 28.75 in Dm 23.63 in
Carl-Axel Acking Ceiling Lamp by Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik in Sweden
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamp designed by Carl-Axel Acking. Produced by Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik in Sweden.
Brass
Sold
H 42.13 in Dm 27.56 in
Carl-Axel Acking Ceiling Lamp by Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik in Sweden
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare height adjustable ceiling lamp designed by Carl-Axel Acking. Produced by Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik in Sweden.
Brass
Brass Ceiling Lamp by Carl-Axel Acking
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Luxurious brass ceiling lamp by Carl-Axel Acking with three large sconces and a heavy solder hiding the wiring.
Brass
Sold
H 41.74 in Dm 26.78 in
Ceiling lamp model 981 Designed by Carl Axel Acking for Bröderna Malmströms
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Stockholm, SE
Originally made for the restaurant Nybrokällaren in Sweden, these lights display formal qualities that suggest they may also have been conceived with a church or ceremonial setting i...
Brass
1940s Carl-Axel Acking Perforated Brass Chandelier for Böhlmarks
By Carl-Axel Acking, Bohlmarks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s Carl-Axel Acking Perforated Brass chandelier for Böhlmarks.
Brass
Carl-Axel Acking Opal Glass Hanging Lamp for ASEA, Sweden ca 1940s
By Carl-Axel Acking, ASEA
Located in Utrecht, NL
The historic company not only produced high-quality lighting, but it also had a decisive influence on how the development of the Swedish lighting industry. This hanging ceiling lamp ...
Opal, Brass
Sold
H 19.3 in Dm 20.08 in
Swedish modern ceiling lamp with Havanna glass by Malmö Metallvarufabrik, 1930s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Prominent figures associated with Swedish Modern include Bruno Mathsson, GA-Berg, Elias Svedberg, Carl-Axel Acking, Carl Malmsten, and notably, Josef Frank.
Brass
Sold
H 12.7 in Dm 15.75 in
Poul Henningsen, Pair of 4/4 Pendant Lamps, Nickel-Plated Metal, Glass, 1940s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in High Point, NC
Other Scandinavian lighting designers include Paavo Tynell, Arne Jacobsen, Carl-Axel Acking, Vilhelm Lauritzen and Alvar Aalto.
Metal
Sold
H 22.45 in Dm 15.75 in
Carl-Axel Acking Ceiling Lamp Nr 1578 by Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamp nr 1578 in the manner of designed by Carl-Axel Acking.
Brass
Opaline and Brass Ceiling Lamp by Carl-Axel Acking
By Carl-Axel Acking, Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful ceiling lamp by Carl-Axel Acking, in a bulbous shape, made from opaline glass.
Brass
Ceiling lamp model 677, Edvard Hagman AB, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
The composition is balanced and sculptural, combining functional light distribution with refined decorative restraint. Carl Malmström worked closely with Carl-Axel Acking during thi...
Brass
Ceiling light in brass designed by Kari Ruokonen circa 1960.
By Kari Ruokonen
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare pendant designed by Kai Ruokonen, made in solid brass with 4 rings and a glass diffuser. The overhall condition is good and the lamp has a good patina with trace of use and age....
Brass
Set of 6 Kai Ruokonen lamp, Brass and glass, circa 1970.
By Kari Ruokonen
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
His work can be related to other scandinavian designer such as Hans Agne Jakobsson, Carl Axel Acking or Axel Einar Hjorth.
Brass
$4,565
H 35.44 in Dm 20.48 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamp designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden.
Brass
$2,853
H 5.91 in Dm 15.75 in
Early Minimalistic Brass Flush Mount or Sconce by Florian Schulz Germany 1960s
By Florian Schulz
Located in München, BY
Mid-Century Modern elegant and minimalist flush mount / sconce. Designed & manufactured by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1960s. Executed in polished brass, the fixture has 4 x E14 / E12 ...
Brass
$3,024
H 30.71 in Dm 17.72 in
Vintage Ceiling Lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, 1950s Sweden
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Three E27 socket. Works with 220V and 110V. Our lamps are checked, cleaned and are suitable for use in the USA. Bulbs are not included. It is possible to install this device in al...
Metal, Brass
$5,706
H 29.73 in Dm 10.24 in
Rare Max Ingrand Mod. 0556/B ceiling lamp for Fontana Arte, Italy 1960's
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Milan, IT
Rare Max Ingrand Mod. 0556/B ceiling lamp for Fontana Arte
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp Model T601/M, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Champagne colored silk fringes pendant light with brass frame. Great original condition. Fitted with one E27 socket. Measures: Height of the lamp only from bottom of fringes to t...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Oxidation present to brass Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.25"H ...
Brass
Swedish Modern Pendant by Harald Notini for Böhlmarks, Model 11894
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Karlstad, SE
Swedish Modern pendant in brass, designed by Harald Notini and manufactured by Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s. This impressive pendant is made with high quality and great details. It featu...
Brass
Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Opaline Glass by Bent Karlby, 1950's
By Bent Karlby
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Opaline Glass by Bent Karlby, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Brass and opaline glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Lyfa in Denmark...
Opaline Glass
$43,371
H 49.22 in Dm 27.56 in
Large Paavo Tynell Mid-Century Modern Commissioned Chandelier, Taito 1938
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the few lamps Paavo Tynell designed and made for the cigar room in the famous Aulanko Hotel. These lamps along with the Märta Blomstedt "Aulanko Chair" were designed for the h...
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.5"H x 8.5"D Stem Length (inches): 1.5" Dimensions of Canopy (inch...
Brass
Towny Wall Lamp in Vintage Brass
Located in Paris, FR
Wall lamp in vintage brass. Two bulbs, lamp holder type E14, max 40 Watt. Bulbs not included.
Brass
Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson Carolin Ceiling Pendant
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
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...
Brass
Italian pendant lamp, opaline and brass, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian pendant lamp, opaline and brass, 1950s. Dimensions: H= 110 cm; D= 28 cm.
Brass
Ceiling lamp by unknown designer and maker, Sweden, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Swedish modern ceiling lamp executed in perforated brass with decorative details in the form of cast seashells. The three tapered shades are supported by curved arms with shell-shape...
Brass
Swedish Modern Ceiling Lamp, 1950s
By Hans Bergström
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning Swedish Modern pendant lamp, likely designed by Hans Bergström and possibly produced by Ateljé Lyktan. This elegant piece features a cage-like metal frame and a plastic-s...
Metal
A Swedish Modern Ceiling Pendant, Attributed to Harald Notini
By Harald Notini
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish modern ceiling pendant attributed to Harald Notini. The bulb-shaped glass with etched stylized flower motif, suspended by nickel plated brass stem and canopy. Circa 1940, p...
Brass, Nickel
$5,136
H 13.78 in W 7.88 in D 15.75 in
Amsterdam School copper and fringe desk lamp by Conrad Fehn, 1920s
By Conrad Fehn
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
An extremely rare version of the Conrad Fehn Amsterdamse School fringed copper desk lamp. A one off with a different design than the more common ones like depicted in the ''Living in...
Copper
$2,847
H 27.56 in W 11.82 in D 16.15 in
Midcentury Modern Wall light by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Rare, beautiful wall light by Josef Frank, made from brass with a slender stem suspending a voluminous lamp shade. Adjustable height.
Brass
Small Modern Sconce in Brass, ADA Sconce, Mini Stilk
By Austin Daikon
Located in Tuscon, AZ
Mini stilk: Our simple and elegant Stilk Daikon is suited to smaller spaces or those in need of subtle illumination. The Stilk is lovely hanging solo on a wall or in multiples where ...
Brass
$11,162 / item
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Adolf Loos Jugendstil Brass & Silk Chandelier "Dinner" with a Pulley, Re-Edition
By Adolf Loos, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier in several variation used by Adolf Loos, the height of the chandelier is to extend with a pulley Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charg...
Brass
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$171,203
H 45.28 in W 56.3 in D 17.33 in
Italian Art Deco Bar Cabinet in Parchment with Inlays Signed by Anzani, 1930s
By Giuseppe Anzani
Located in Meda, MB
This bar cabinet was produced in Italy, in the late 1930s and is a really unique and special piece. Its tremendous historical and artistic value is what makes this item a real piece...
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Maple, Walnut, Parchment Paper
$4,040 / item
H 23.63 in Dm 15.36 in
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Jugendstil Silk & Brass Table Lamp, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Desk lamp, originally manufactured at the historical Wiener Werkstätte and archived at the WW-pattern-books with the # S 142 - all in all, just eight lamps were manufactured at the W...
Brass
$6,049
H 18.51 in Dm 11.42 in
rare Italian table lamp attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano glass
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Table lamp from the 60s attributed to Italian designer Flavio Poli for Seguso. Faceted pyramid base in thick orange Murano glass, oval white glass shade. Original, highly decorative ...
Murano Glass
$11,970 / set
H 34.5 in W 13.25 in D 1.5 in
Pair of Italian Murano Glass, Shield Form Mirrors, Max Ingrand & Fontana Arte
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Elegant Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Mirrors attributed to Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. These exquisite pieces combine a timeless neoclassical shield b...
Mirror, Murano Glass
Large Vintage Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful vintage hand made blown glass flushmount. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: E27 (US E26). .
Glass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Carpet
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Swedish Art Deco carpet. Initialed: MMF (Märta Måås-Fjetterström).
$2,420 / item
H 42.13 in W 24.41 in D 0.95 in
Art Deco Inspired Freeform Wall Mirror with Brass Frame, Vintage N.2
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Vintage N.2 mid century style mirror with a minimalist brass frame. Handcrafted in London, UK, to very high quality standards using pure solid brass. Mirror dimensions: H 107cm x W ...
Brass
$85,601
H 61.42 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
Swedish Wooden Lovö Pine Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth & Nordiska Kompaniet, 1932
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare Swedish modern "Lovö" storing cabinet in stained pine wood and iron by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm Sweden, 1930s. In good original condition. Key i...
Wrought Iron
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Dresser, Walnut, USA, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A rare walnut dresser designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s.
Walnut
$17,000
H 38 in W 39.5 in D 16 in
1940s Parchment-Covered Wood Cabinet attributed to Comte S.A., Argentina
By Jean-Michel Frank, Comte S.A.
Located in North Miami, FL
1940s Mid-Century Modern Jen-Michel Frank-style parchment-covered wood cabinet attributed to Comte S.A., Argentina Attributed to: Comte S.A. In the Style of: Jean-Michel Frank Mate...
Wood, Parchment Paper
$34,100Sale Price|24% Off
H 29.75 in W 92 in D 22 in
Warren Platner Rosewood, Brass and Granite Credenza for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece is a Warren Platner Executive Credenza designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970, and features a floating Rosewood up...
Granite, Brass
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.