Large 20th Century Wood Table Lamp circa 1960 Brown Scandinavian Lighting
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Large 20th century table lamp Scandinavian design Original good condition Lampe measures - height : 44 cm Large : 13 cm With electrical system - height : 54 cm.
Wood
Swedish Design Small Pine Table Lamp with Shade, Scandinavian Lighting ca 1970s
By Erik Höglund, Axel Einar Hjorth, Uno Kristiansson
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Mid-century small solid pine table lamp with shade. The lamp is most likely designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1970s. Included is a new lamp shade designed and made in Denm...
Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp in Brass and Wood, 1940s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This table lamp, produced in Sweden by an unknown designer, exemplifies the understated elegance and material balance often seen in Scandinavian lighting of the mid-20th century. Com...
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamp in Brass and Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The lamp integrates a combination of brass and wood, two materials often favored in Scandinavian interiors for their warmth and tactile qualities.
Brass
1960s Scandinavian Solid Wood Table Lamp, Rustic & Elegant Design
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Whether placed in a modern loft, a rustic retreat, or a high-end interior, it adds an element of understated luxury and warmth. Keywords: Scandinavian solid wood lamp, 1960s Nordic ...
Wood
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic and Wood Yellow Table Lamp
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Scandinavian Modern, Danish style ceramic lamp features elongated ceramic body with build-un ceramic round base and wood top element. Tall, sculptural ceramic body is decorat...
Ceramic, Maple, Wood, Pottery
Scandinavian Modern Wood Floor Lamp with Tripod Base, Scandinavia 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Together, the materials create a quiet dialogue between softness and solidity, light and mass. Lighting played an important role in Scandinavian interiors, where long winters made at...
Brass
Petite Scandinavian-Style Table Lamp, Pear-Shaped Light Wood, 1960s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Its timeless design makes it an ideal choice for anyone seeking understated elegance in their lighting. Keywords: Scandinavian wooden table lamp, 1960s pear-shaped lamp, light brown...
Wood
$5,200 / set
Pair of Scandinavian Turned Wood Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of midcentury turned wood Scandinavian table lamps, with original finish. Measurements: Height of body 18" Diameter of base 8".
Teak
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp, Lacquered Wood, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage wooden globe table lamp with burgundy red lacquer. Great vintage condition. Shade can be added - let us know.
Wood
Vintage Scandinavian Floor Lamp with Wood Spheres
By Gerald Thurston, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Floor Lamp with Decorative Wood Spheres. Designer Unknown. Appears to be Scandinavian or Origin but Uncertain. Diameter of Base 9.5" heigh 60" to top of Ball Finial. Sold w...
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Rope Floor Lamp, Pine Wood, 1960s Scandinavian
By Ellysett, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rarely seen Hans-Agne Jakobsson (1919-2009) floor lamp from the 1960s. Two items available. Wooden stem covered with neatly layered thin rope from base to top. Original lamp shade o...
Rope, Wood, Pine
1980s Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps by Markslöjd, Wood & Brass
By Markslöjd
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of white, beige, cream Scandinavian Modern wooden table lamps manufactured by Markslöjd in the 1980s in the style of Ateljé Lyktan, Josef Frank and Svenskt Tenn. Original braide...
Metal, Brass
$235Sale Price|44% Off
Vintage Scandinavian Table Lamp in Zebra Wood & 'Diamond' Glass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small unusual table light fashioned from lacquered/dark zebra wood and installed with a cylindrical shade in diamond pattern glass. Unknown Scandinavian maker circa 1970-80. Measurem...
Glass, Zebra Wood
$709Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Ateljé Lyktan Scandinavian Wood and Rattan Table Lamp, Sweden
By Josef Frank, Ateljé Lyktan, Markslöjd, Svenskt Tenn, Walter Von Nessen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian modern lacquered wood and rattan table lamp manufactured by Ateljé Lyktan in the early 1970s. Bent wood and swirling, adjustable chrome rod mounted with rattan shade on ...
Metal, Chrome
Scandinavian Midcentury Floor Lamps in Brass and Wood by Bergboms, Sweden
By Bergboms
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Floor Lamps in Brass and Wood by Bergboms, Sweden The combination of brass and wood gives these lamps a warm appearance, with the natural grain of t...
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Pine Wood Table Lamp by Aneta, 1970s, Sweden
By Aneta
Located in Værløse, DK
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp in pine wood attributed to Jan Wickelgren and made by Aneta in Sweden in the 1970s. * Pine wood table lamp with a sculptural bell-shaped slatted shade...
Bentwood, Pine
Mid-Century Scandinavian Large Teak Wood Globe Table Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
This globe form teak lamp is comprised of wood slices formed by Scandinavian craftsmen to create this amazingly organic lamp. Newly rewired with silk cable. NOTE: there is an amazing...
Teak
Vintage Scandinavian Swedish modern Wood pine lamp handmade 1970s
Located in Boden, SE
This lovely lamp was made in Sweden and dates back to the 1970s The lamp shade is made of pine The lamp is perfect for the living room or bedroom. All items we sell are used /anti...
Pine
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp In Brass and Wood ca 1960's
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern table lamp in brass and wood ca 1960's. Anonymous. Wear and patina consistent with age and use. Some rust spots. Small crack on the base, see last picture. Plea...
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Pine wood Chandelier by Jan Wickelgren, 1970s, Sweden
By Aneta
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Scandinavian Modern Pine Wood pendant light designed by Jan Wickelgren for Aneta in the 1970s. * Pendant light with a sculptural pinewood frame and three white glass shades....
Glass, Wood, Pine
$1,270Sale Price|20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Pendant Light by Markslöjd, Textile & Wood, 1970s
By Svenskt Tenn, Ateljé Lyktan, Markslöjd, Josef Frank
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian modern vintage pendant with cream white draped textile shade with decorative braided edge. Slender lacquered bent pine wood mount and top. Manufactured by Markslöjd in t...
Textile, Wood
$409Sale Price|20% Off
Scandinavian Braided Bamboo Pendant Light with Pine Wood Top
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian organic modern braided bamboo pendant with round decorative handle making it possible to wire it with an elastic suspension cord and use the handle to pull it up and dow...
Bamboo, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Pine Wood Table Lamp by Aneta, 1970s, Sweden
By Aneta
Located in Værløse, DK
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp in pine wood attributed to Jan Wickelgren and made by Aneta in Sweden in the 1970s. * Pine wood table lamp with a sculptural bell-shaped slatted shade...
Bentwood, Pine
Vintage Scandinavian Bamboo and Wood Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Scandinavian Bamboo and Wood Table Lamp, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979. European Plug (up to 250V).The wiring of this item may be original and might n...
Bamboo
Scandinavian Dual Sphere Table Lamp in Beech Wood & Opaline Glass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual and Sculptural modern table light executed with a large solid sphere in beech wood and featuring a similar sized opaline glass sphere/shade. A sphere on a sphere. Unknown Sca...
Opaline Glass, Beech
Sculptural Pair of Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Table Lamps
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage Pair of Scandinavian Modern lamps circa 1960s. This unique set features a sculptural solid turned base in old growth teak. Includes the original tapered linen shades. Equippe...
Fabric, Teak
$2,018Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Scandinavian turned wood table lamps, circa 1960s
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Perfect for adding a warm, vintage touch to any home, these lamps are a testament to the enduring quality and style of turned wood artistry. Embrace the charm of the 1960s with these...
Pine
$325Sale Price|56% Off
Mid Century Scandinavian Small Hand Turned Wood Lamp
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian hand turned birch table lamp Needs rewiring.
Birch
Pair of Scandinavian table lamps with solid wood base. 1980s/90s
Located in København, Copenhagen
A simple cylindrical socket completes the clean, minimalist design. 1980s/90s Origin: Scandinavia Material: Wood Dimensions: H. 35 cm, W. 14 cm (incl. socket) Period: 1980s/90s Cond...
Wood
Scandinavian scissor wall lamp in wood and fabric, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Scandinavian scissor wall lamp in wood and fabric, 1960s The length is from 60cm to 150cm. The lamp is executed with 1x E27 Edison screw fit bulbs. It is in working condition. It r...
Wood, Fabric
Rare Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps, Wood and Metal, Sweden, 1970
Located in Paris, IDF
Rare pair wood and metal table lamp, Sweden, 1970.
Metal
Scandinavian Handmade Mid-Century Modern Wood Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely lamp from the 1960s. Very impressive. Very nice condition. Socket e27. Dimmable. Fully functional. Works with 220V and 110V. Wiring is suitable for all countries.
Metal
Scandinavian Polychromed Wood and Iron Chandelier, Early 20th Century
Located in Astoria, NY
Scandinavian Polychrome Painted Carved Wood and Wrought Iron Four Light Chandelier, with gilt-decorated "Skon by Skaber Ry" plaque to center. 29" H x 22.5" W x 11.5" D. Provenance:...
Metal
Mid-Century Scandinavian Pine Wood Table Lamp with New Linen Shade
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Scandinavian Modern solid pine table lamp, 1970s — a sculptural stacked base in solid pine. New E27 socket and lampshade. Can be fitted with a US plug. Four solid pine cylinders, gr...
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Sgraffito and Gold Ceramic and Wood Table Lamp
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Gorgeous vintage mid-century modern, Scandinavian organic style lamp with sgraffito design of vertical stripes on a warm yellow glaze and small gold flakes throughout the body has l...
Brass
Scandinavian Pine Wood & Opaline Wall Light – Denmark 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful 1970s Danish wall sconce in pure Nordic style, featuring smooth turned pine wood arm with rich natural grain and sculptural bracket design. It holds an opaline glass globe ...
Opaline Glass, Wood, Pine
Hand-Carved Scandinavian Modern Wood Wall Light, Lacquered, 1978
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade Swedish wall light made of carved, lacquered wood in asymmetrical organic flower petal like shapes. Artist's signature and date etched on the base. Great vintage condition...
Wood
Scandinavian Modern Pine Wood Wall Lights, Hand-Carved, Sweden, 1970s
By Markslöjd, Fog & Mørup, Uno Kristiansson, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Solbackens Svarveri
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of pine wood wall lights designed and produced in Sweden in the 1970s. Great example of Scandinavian craftsmanship displaying love for the natural, beautifully patinated wood in...
Wood, Pine
Swedish Pine Wood Pendant Light, Scandinavian Sculptural Design, circa 1980
Located in Hannover, DE
An exceptionally characterful Swedish wooden pendant light, dating to circa 1980 and bearing an incised signature reading “Karl-Erik Sandström, Offerdal.” The shade displays a remar...
Wood, Pine
Scandinavian Midcentury Floor Lamp in Brass and Wood by Falkenbergs, Sweden
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in Karlstad, SE
Scandinavian Mid-Century Floor Lamp in Brass and Rosewood by Falkenbergs, Sweden, 1960s The combination of brass and rosewood gives this lamp a warm, understated appearance. The con...
Brass
$795Sale Price / set|20% Off
Scandinavian vintage table lamps. Mid-century modern Pine wood lights
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swedish Pine Table Lamps by Ta i Trä, 1970s A beautiful and rare matching pair of vintage table lamps designed and handcrafted by Ta i Trä, Uppsala, Swede...
Pine
Scandinavian Modern Swedish Design Pine Wood Chandelier with 4 Arms Sweden 1970s
By Anna Ehrner, Uno Kristiansson, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Ateljé Lyktan, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
A Scandinavian modern solid pine chandelier manufactured in Sweden in the 1970s. The small fabric shades are made from off-white linen like fabric are added by us and are manufacture...
Fabric, Wood, Pine
Midcentury space age Scandinavian ufo mushroom pendant in wood veneer
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Zaandam, NL
Scandinavian wood veneer ufo mushroom pendants, 1970s. These are the original vintage pendants and are often attributed to Hans Agne Jakobsson not by his hand although definitely in ...
Wood
$1,000
Scandinavian floor lamp
Located in BE
This floor lamp features a sleek veneer base with a brass foot at the bottom and brass details at the top of the shade. Likely crafted in Sweden or Denmark, it evokes the elegant sty...
Brass
Scandinavian Pendant Light in Rope, Wood and Perspex
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large Scandinavian style pendant light from the 60s. Metal frame with jute rope, plastic light cover and wooden parts. The lamp has one sockets for incandescent lamp with screw base...
Metal
Cylindrical Scandinavian Opal Glass Hanging Lamp with Teak Wood, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamp can be adjusted up from 70 to 120cm height. Executed in opaline glas, brass and teak wood. The pendant lamp comes with 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is wired...
Brass
Scandinavian Chandelier with 5 Branches, Opaline, Wood and Brass, 1960
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scandinavian pendant light in wood and brass with 5 with opaline shades , 1960. Diameter 50 cm. Height 80 cm. Height fixture 24 cm. The light requires five single E14 screw fit ligh...
Opaline Glass, Wood
Oversized Scandinavian Designer Turned Walnut Wood Lamps a Pair 1960's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-519 Pair Scandinavian hand turned walnut wood lamps Has on/off switch at socket and at base Height is to top of socket Shade not included Has matching wood and brass finials Takes...
Hardwood
Scandinavian Modern Beech wood Desk lamp by Jan Wickelgren, 1970s, Sweden
By Aneta
Located in Værløse, DK
Scandinavian Modern Desk lamp in bend Beech wood designed by Jan Wickelgren in the 1970s for Aneta Sweden. A Nordic touch for an exquisite home. * A bend beech veneer desk lamp with...
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
1970s Scandinavian Wall Sconce by Solbackens Svarveri in Pine Wood
By Solbackens Svarveri
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A striking large Scandinavian vintage wall sconce by Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden, dating from the 1970s. This sculptural wall lamp features a beautifully turned pine wooden body pai...
Wood, Pine, Wool
Scandinavian Modern "Anna" Pendant Dark Stained Wood, Atelje Lyktan Sweden 1970s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Alvar Aalto, Anna Ehrner
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 dark stained wood with brass details. It wears its original off...
Brass
Scandinavian Art Deco Chandelier with 5 Arms from Metal Wood Glass, 1930s
By Fog & Mørup, Peter Behrens, Bauhaus, Poul Henningsen, Lyfa
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish or Scandinavian Art Deco chandelier with 5 arms. Made from chromium plated metal and black painted wood and frosted glass shades. The original canopy is included. Nice vinta...
Metal
Pair of Scandinavian Opal Pine Wood Wall Lights, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of opal glass and pine wood wall lights from Scandinavia, circa 1980. This wall sconce features a pine wood base with an opal glass bulb. A sleek and stylish design, suitable f...
Opaline Glass
Scandinavian Modern Rattan Floor Lamp, Finland, 1930s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern rattan floor lamp, manufactured in Finland, 1930s. Rattan, metal and wood frame, fabric shade. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Aneta Wall Lamp by Jan Wickelgren Beech Wood, Sweden, 1970s
By Aneta
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Original vintage wall lamp designed by Jan Wickelgren for Swedish lamp manufacturer Aneta in the 1970s. The wall light is made of beech with lacquer and the shade is made of natur...
Fabric, Wood
Beautiful large 60s Scandinavian table lamp made of oak wood with a fabric shade
Located in München, DE
Beautiful, rare, large 1960s table lamp with an oak wood base. Features a striking, intricate Scandinavian Mid-Century design. The lamp base is composed of long, rounded wooden rods....
Fabric, Oak
Pair Scandinavian Pine Wood Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely pair of Danish designer glazed pine wood wall sconces, Denmark, 1960s. Very elegant design with opaline glass shades. These wall lights can be mounted with the glass shade f...
Pine, Opaline Glass, Wood
Scandinavian modern three armed floor lamp, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Elegant Scandinavian modern floor lamp crafted in Sweden during the 1940s. The arms and neck are delicately wrapped in rattan, paired with a veneered wooden base and refined brass de...
Brass
$340Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Pendant Scandinavian Design 60s Wood, H. A. Jakobsson Style
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Andernach, DE
Beautifully designed pendant lamp from wood veneer, Scandinavian, possibly Sweden. 1960s Original. The design style is very much the one of Hans-Agne Jakobsson, however, the maker re...
Pine
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
Scandinavian Pendant or Ceiling Lamp in Teak Wood Opaline Glass & Brass, 1950s
By Scandinavian Authentic Furniture ( SAF )
Located in Fregene, IT
Elegant chandelier in the Scandinavian style. Produced in Italy, it is made by curved teak wood, opaline glass with motif in relief and polished brass details.
Brass
Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Floor Lamps
Located in New York, NY
These Mid-Century Modern floor lamps feature beautiful teak wood tapered poles with sculpted bases that have sleek finishes and curves, adding a sense of organic simplicity. The Sca...
Linen, Teak
Unavailable
H 64.57 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 in
Scandinavian Minimal Tripod Floor Lamp Three Leg in Wood & Cylinder Lamp Shade
By Marnois
Located in Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia
Crafted from beech wood and lacquered with a beige matte shade, it exudes natural charm and versatility.Khao is a Scandinavian beige floor lamp, a seamless blend of elegance and simp...
Glass, Wood, Beech
Scandinavian Box Lantern
Located in Alexandria, VA
The outer box of this 4-light lantern is hand-carved ebonized wood with beveled glass panels. The top braces and the center pendant are hand-cast metal. The design is an early 20th C...
Metal
Unavailable
H 11.82 in Dm 12.6 in
Scandinavian Modern Ceiling Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Metal, Wood and Glass
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Skå, SE
Introducing the breathtaking Scandinavia Modern Ceiling Lamp by acclaimed designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson. This midcentury masterpiece combines metal and wood, showcasing a harmonious b...
Metal
Unavailable
H 27 in W 12 in D 12 in
SALE!SALE! SALE! PR/Scandinavian Table Lamps Modernism, Beche Ceramic and wood
Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL
Pair of Scandinavian table lamps, beche, ceramic and wood, substantial, contemporary. Lamps can support a much large, taller and wider shade. Shades are for display only.
Ceramic, Walnut
Scandinavian Modern Elegant Minimal Table Light, Sweden 1960s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian modern elegant minimal table light, Sweden 1960s.
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable
H 20.87 in Dm 7.49 in
Midcentury Pair of Scandinavian Modern Bergbom Cone Shaped Table Lamps
By Bergboms
Located in Alvesta, SE
Rare pair of table lamps manufactured by Bergboms marked Bergbom B-08. One red and one blue. White lacquered metal and lacqered wood. Lamp shades of wooden rattan/ cane. Both have...
Metal, Brass
Hans Agne Jakobsson Scandinavian Pendant Lamp with Brass and Glass
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
Hans Agne Jakobsson. A Scandinavian Modern pendant lamp. The frame system is of brass. The shades are of bubbled glass. Total width is 52 cm and height is 23 cm. Inclusive a brass ce...
Brass
Unavailable
H 11.03 in W 4.73 in D 11.03 in
Wall Lamp Paavo Tynell Taito Oy Kalmar Style Brass Cane Wood Shade 1950s Sconce
By Paavo Tynell, Kalmar Lighting, Taito Oy
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Amazing Scandinavian / Austrian wall lamp in Paavo Tynell Taito Oy / Kalmar style, circa 1955. The height and side adjustable wall lamp with string switch has a solid patinated brass...
Brass
Table Lamp in Brass and Wood, Sweden
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Scandinavian table lamp in brass and wood, Sweden.
Brass
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 8.27 in
Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Glass Celling Lamp, 1960s
Located in Warsaw, PL
A great example of Scandinavian design from the Mid-Century Modern period. Measures: Length of the beam: 60 cm The height of the lampshade: 20.5 cm The diameter of the lampsha...
Aluminum
Paavo Tynell Table Lamp in Brass, Rattan & Wood
By Taito, Paavo Tynell
Located in Zurich, CH
Beautiful desk lamp by Paavo Tynell, renowned Finnish designer. Fantastic condition, stamped on the underside 'Taito'.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Amber Glass Celling Lamp, 1960s
Located in Warsaw, PL
A great example of Scandinavian design from the Mid-Century Modern period. An uncomplicated body consisting of a wooden structure finished with glass balls. The whole hangs on cables...
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 14.57 in W 5.71 in D 3.55 in
Pair of Table Lamps with Two Ellipsoid Wood Parts and Brass Stem, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Maastricht, NL
A pair of Danish table lamps made of two ellipsoid parts of wood with a brass stem. The lamp features two asymmetric ellipsoid wood pieces with the brass stem in the centre. The meas...
Wood
Beech wood desk lamp by Jan Wickelgren for Aneta, 1970s, Sweden
By Aneta
Located in Akashi -Shi, Hyogo
Modern Scandinavian bent beech wood desk lamp designed by Jan Wickelgren in the 1970s for Aneta Sweden. A Nordic touch for a refined home. * Table lamp in beech veneer with beige can...
Wood
Unavailable
H 17 in W 24 in D 9 in
Curved Table Lamp Sculpture, Handcrafted in Walnut Wood with Walnut Base
By Geoff McKonly Furniture
Located in Southampton, MA
A table lamp that is also a sculpture will draw attention to a corner in your living room. It will bring new life to your dining room while setting a cozy mood. The walnut wood has i...
Walnut
Unavailable
H 17 in W 24 in D 9 in
Curved Table Lamp Sculpture, Handcrafted in Ash Wood with Walnut Base
By Geoff McKonly Furniture
Located in Southampton, MA
A table lamp that is also a sculpture will draw attention to a corner in your living room. It will bring new life to your dining room while setting a cozy mood. The light ash wood ha...
Ash, Walnut
Unavailable
H 9.85 in W 21.66 in D 14.97 in
Ceiling Lamp in copper and dark wood, made in Sweden during, 1960s
Located in Goteborg, SE
Ceiling lamp in copper and dark wood, made in Sweden during 1960s.
Copper
Pair of Modernist Wood and Metal Wall Lamps
Located in Maastricht, NL
A pair of mid-century wall lamps with a wooden wall-mount and a grey-white lacquered bowl shaped metal shade.
Metal
Two Wall Lamps Complete Made of Teak Wood
Located in Brussels, BE
Beautiful handmade wall lamps from solid teak and plywood. The cone lamp shades are made of engraved plexiglass. The two original E14 sockets are completely checked and the wiring is...
Plexiglass, Plywood, Teak, Wood
Halo Wall with LED light, Ash wood, switch dim
By Kjartan Oskarsson
Located in Anaheim, CA
Please note: There is no dimmer in this version. Works with wall switch LED dimmer Product: HALO wall lamp Dimensions: Q 400 X 1090 MM/ Q15,7 X 43 inch. Materials: Solid ash wood an...
Ash, Oak, Walnut
Halo Mirror 26, Ash wood, dims on rotation
By Kjartan Oskarsson
Located in Anaheim, CA
Halo mirror lamp is part of the HALO series and is designed to create a new and interesting link between the lamp and the user. There are no visible controls such as dimmer or a swit...
Ash
Halo Wall with LED light, ASH wood, dims on rotation
By Kjartan Oskarsson
Located in Anaheim, CA
Halo lamp is award winning wall lamp designed to create a new and interesting link between the lamp and its user. There are no visible controls such as dimmer or a switch but instead...
Ash
Halo Wall with LED light, Ash wood, dims on rotation
By Kjartan Oskarsson
Located in Anaheim, CA
Halo lamp is award winning wall lamp designed to create a new and interesting link between the lamp and its user. There are no visible controls such as dimmer or a switch but instead...
Ash, Oak, Walnut
Halo Mirror 26 with LED Light, Ash Wood, Switch Dim
By Kjartan Oskarsson
Located in Anaheim, CA
Halo mirror lamp is part of the Halo Series and is designed to create a new and interesting link between the lamp and the user. Product: Halo mirror 660, mirror LED lamp. Dimen...
Ash
Floor Lamp 1960-1970 Vintage
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Extraordinary lamp from the 1960s-1970s, Danish design, Minimalist form. Furniture made of wood, metal and fabric. Preserved in good condition (minor damage to the lampshade) - direc...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Floor Lamps by Luxus, Sweden, circa 1960
By Luxus of Sweden
Located in Fuveau, Provence
Pair of floor lamps manufactured by Luxus, circa 1960; Wood, plexiglass shade; Retains original label.
Plexiglass, Wood
Monolit Floor Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Monolit floor lamp designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup 1960s in Denmark. Aluminium and blackened wood stem with chromed base. Fine vintage condition with signs of wear and us...
Aluminum
Rare Floor G-45 Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Alvesta, SE
Three-legged floor lamp designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for his own company in Markaryd, Sweden. Brass foot and white laquered wooden bar. Original lampshade with wear and marks....
Brass
Unavailable
H 19.3 in Dm 9.85 in
Pair of Swedish Hans-Agne Jakobsson Black Lacquered Wooden Table Lamps, 1955
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Drottningholm, SE
Pair of Swedish Hans-Agne Jakobsson black lacquered wooden table lamps, 1955. A wonderful pair of table lamps made in the 1950s in a very simplistic Scandinavian Modern style. The l...
Wood
Midcentury Swedish White Mushroom Floor Lamp from Aneta, 1960s
By Aneta
Located in Riga, Latvia
The base of this vintage floor lamp consists of a white painted wooden base on an iron disk with a chrome stick. It is heavy and stabile. Its light is very soft due to the glass top ...
Chrome
Pair of Plywood Table Lamps by Bergboms Sweden, circa 1970
By Bergboms
Located in Paris, FR
Cylinder shaped table lamps with fine stripes into the wood surface and orange to brown color decor. Fully functioning, equipped for a E27 bulb. Sold without shades. (A pair is ava...
Wood
Modernist Table Lamp from the 1930s, Sweden
Located in Goteborg, SE
Table lamp in metal and wood. Made in Sweden during the 1930s.
Metal
Large Swedish Brass Table Lamp from the 1940s
By ASEA
Located in Alvesta, SE
Heavy, solid and well-made. Larger than normal for this type of desk table lamp. For us, unknown better manufacturer. Brass and wood, most likely stained birch. Signs of usage and...
Brass
A Paprika Table Lamp by Upsala Ekeby
Located in Asheville, NC
A beautiful ceramic table lamp designed by Anna-Lisa Thompson for Ekeby - wonderful two tone glaze, a matte brown throughout, textured white glaze on the leaves. Mounted on a black ...
Ceramic, Wood
Erik Höglund Boda Trä Pine Table Lamp
By Erik Höglund
Located in Alvesta, SE
Table lamp of solid pine. Designed by Erik Höglund for Boda Trä. Height with lampshade height 56, diameter 29 cm.
Wood, Pine
Table Lamp from NK Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden, circa 1950
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Alvesta, SE
- Table light from NK, Nordiska Kompaniet in Stockhom, Sweden. - Nice design and easy to place. - Good vintage condition with some patina on the brass and discolorations. - Europe...
Brass, Metal
Nikari Cafe Basic JRV1 Led Light
By Nikari, Jenni Roininen
Located in Helsinki, FI
Circular cafe basic LED pendant gives a beautiful atmospheric light. You can place them over a table as a group for more light or just hang one lamp in a room where the light output ...
Wood
Unavailable
H 37.41 in Dm 47.25 in
Pair of Unique Chandeliers Designed by Paavo Tynell Made by Oy Taito Ab Finland
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Hollola, FI
Pair of unique, large chandeliers by Paavo Tynell. custom-made in 1930-1940s, only this pair exists. Designed by Paavo Tynell. Made in Finland by Oy Taito Ab. The frame is made of br...
Brass
Pair of Wall Scones by Mjölby Intarsia, Sweden
By Mjölby Intarsia
Located in Malmo, SE
A pair of wall scones from the Art Deco period made by Swedish manufacturer Mjölby Intarsia. The company is famous for its pieces with wood inlays of high quality and craftsmanship. ...
Wood
Unavailable
H 15.5 in W 11 in D 4.5 in
Pair of Sandy Wall Sconces Limited Edition, # 1 and 2 of 12, Signed and Numbered
By Sandy Littman
Located in Newburgh, NY
Cylinder shape sconce bisected with satin aluminum hoop with wood details. Scandinavian Modern with a touch of arts and Crafts Design. Architect, Sandy Littman of Duesenberg LTD. a...
Aluminum
Scandinavian Molded Wood Table Lamp
Located in Inglewood, CA
Vintage Scandinavian 1960s molded wood and fabric table lamp from Denmark. Fully rewired with a single E26 medium based socket, ready to be used in the USA. Measurements: Height 19...
Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian Midcentury Floor Lamps in Brass and Wood
Located in Karlstad, SE
Scandinavian midcentury tripod floor lamps in brass and wood, manufactured in Sweden, 1960s. These lamps consist of a wood and brass base, resting on a tripod foot in solid brass. T...
Brass
Scandinavian Midcentury Floor Lamps in Brass and Wood
Located in Karlstad, SE
These Scandinavian mid-century tripod floor lamps are a beautiful and unique piece of design. Manufactured in Sweden in the 1950s, these lamps are made of solid brass, with details o...
Brass
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H 33.5 in Dm 14 in
Pair of Tall Danish Modern Ceramic Lamps by Palshus for Hansen Lighting Company
By Hansen Lighting Co., Palshus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of 1960s statuesque table lamps designed as a collaboration between Palshus Ceramic of Denmark and Hansen Lighting Company of New York (ceramic forms are Palshus; stem, base, 3-...
Brass
Scandinavian Midcentury Brass and Wood Floor Lamp
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Karlstad, SE
Scandinavian midcentury floor lamp attributed to Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), Sweden. This majestic (174cm/68,5" high) lamp rests on a large brass foot with beautiful ornaments typical ...
Brass
Pair of 1960s Scandinavian Modern Style Rounded Wood Lamps
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of vintage wooden table lamps, produced circa 1960s, influenced by the unique styles of Scandinavian modern design, with single sockets over elongated necks and bulbous, round...
Wood
Pair of Scandinavian Wood and Brass Floor Lamps with Lampshades
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of chic Scandinavian mid-century floor lamps made of a central wood body with brass feet and necks, topped with a modern lampshade with Nobilis fabric. Dimensions with the shad...
Brass
Scandinavian Brass and Pine Wood Table Lamp, Scandinavia ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Characterized by clean lines, light wood, soft edges and intuitive functionality, Scandinavian modern design is eternally timeless and timely.
Metal, Brass
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H 14.97 in W 11.82 in D 6.7 in
Anonymous Finnish Scandinavian Modern Figured Wood Table Lamp, circa 1940s
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
A sculptural Finnish Scandinavian Modern table lamp by an anonymous designer, dating from circa the 1940s.
Birch
Scandinavian Style Hanging Lamp in Wood and Plastic
Located in Premariacco, IT
Particular 70s wooden chandelier with plastic and fabric ceiling light. Simple, linear and elegant. The cable of this item is original and the replacement of electrical parts and/o...
Fabric, Plastic, Wood
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H 53.15 in Dm 17.72 in
Alf Svensson, a pair of floor lamps, wood & brass, Bergboms. Scandinavian Modern
By Bergboms, Alf Svensson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of Midcentury / Scandinavian Modern floor lamps, model G.34. Designed by Alf Svensson for Bergboms, Sweden mid1900s. Base in wood and brass. Marked on brass: BERGBOM & G-34. ...
Brass
Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Wood Globe Table Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
This globe form teak lamp is comprised of a solid chunk of teak wood formed by Scandinavian craftsmen to create this amazingly organic lamp. NOTE: there is an amazing grouping of the...
Teak
Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Wood Globe Table Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
This globe form teak lamp is comprised of a solid chunk of teak wood formed by Scandinavian craftsmen to create this amazingly organic lamp. NOTE: there is an amazing grouping of the...
Teak
Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Wood Globe Table Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
This globe form teak lamp is comprised of a solid chunk of teak wood formed by Scandinavian craftsmen to create this amazingly organic lamp. NOTE: there is an amazing grouping of the...
Teak
Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Wood Globe Table Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
This globe form teak lamp is comprised of a solid chunk of teak wood formed by Scandinavian craftsmen to create this amazingly organic lamp. NOTE: there is an amazing grouping of the...
Teak
Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Wood Globe Table Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
This globe form teak lamp is comprised of a solid chunk of teak wood formed by Scandinavian craftsmen to create this amazingly organic lamp. NOTE: there is an amazing grouping of the...
Teak
1950s Scandinavian Brass and Wood Desk Table Lamp
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality desk light circa 1950. Pierced brass shade with white enamel on the inside. Standing on fluted wood stem and brass base. We recommend that all light fittings are profe...
Brass
Sold
H 49.22 in W 13.39 in D 21.66 in
SCANDINAVIAN FLOOR LAMP IN PINE WOOD IN THE STYLE OF RAINER DAUMILLER, 1970s
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Reutlingen, DE
Absolutely fantastic, very rare, and highly exceptional floor lamp made of solid pine wood with a swiveling head in the style of Rainer Daumiller, Denmark 1970s. The switch is lo...
Wood, Pine
Danish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass table lamp designed and produced in Denmark, 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 19” H x 6.25” W x 12” D Dimensions variable based on position of light. Bulb Spe...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Sizeable Table Lamp, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable pine table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.75” H x 9.25” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4.5” Top Diameter x 16” Bo...
Pine
Swedish Modern Brass Table Lamp, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant modernist brass table lamp, with a round base and decorative line decoration, stem with a cool loop-shaped end.
Pewter
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 64.0"H x 34.0"D Bulb Specificat...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Wood, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, wood and off-white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Oxidation present to brass. Brand new fabric lampshade. Wear to wood consist...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, wood and white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Wear to wood consistent with age and use. Brand new lampshades. Oxidation present...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3” Top Diameter x 8” Bottom Diameter x 5” Height Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): ...
Teak
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and off-white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Dimensions variable Overall Dimensions (inches): 58.5” H x 8.75” W x 25” D Stated dim...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable three-armed brass, off-white fabric and birch floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions variable. Overall Dimensions (inches): 59.25” H x 42” W x ...
Brass
Swedish Modern, Adjustable Floor Lamp, Wood, Brass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Adjustable Floor Lamp, Wood, Brass, Sweden, 1960s A modernist floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden in the later half of the 20th century,. This exa...
Brass
$2,723
H 16.93 in W 5.52 in D 11.03 in
ASEA mid century modernist table lamp E1163, brass, Scandinavian, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA, Hans Bergström
Located in Forserum, SE
A striking example of Swedish modernist lighting design, this table lamp model E1163 was produced by the renowned manufacturer ASEA Belysning in the 1940s. Expertly crafted in solid ...
Brass, Steel
$2,100
H 68 in W 9.75 in D 9.5 in
Swedish Modern, Double Light Floor Lamp, Wood, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Adjustable Floor Lamp, Wood, Brass, Pleated Shades, Sweden, 1950s A sculptural floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden during the 1950s. This example ...
Brass
Vintage Swedish Pine Table Lamp, Markslöjd 1970s
By Markslöjd
Located in Bergen, NO
Elegant and stylish Markslöjd table lamp with a beautifully crafted wooden base. The natural wood grain design adds warmth and sophistication, making it a perfect addition to any int...
Pine
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Teak, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 15.0"H x 3.75"W x 3.75"D Dimensions of Shade (inches): 9.0" Top Diameter x 10.0" Bottom Di...
Teak
Rare Brass Table Lamp by Boréns, Scandinavian Modern, 1950s, Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Table Lamp in Brass, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Boréns in Sweden Dimensions (W x D x H): 34 x 34 x 40.5 cm Cond...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Large Table Lamp, Teak, Brass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A large teak and brass table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 24.5” H x 4.75” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 9” Top Diameter x 12” B...
Brass
$1,193
H 12.6 in Dm 4.14 in
Incised Cream and Charcoal Ceramic Table Lamp by Georges Gehel, France, 1950s
By Jacques Innocenti
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
A rare studio pottery table lamp crafted circa 1950s in France by Georges Gehel, a notable artist from the golden age of Vallauris. The piece features an elegant modernist silhouett...
Ceramic
$680
H 20.87 in W 19.69 in D 14.57 in
Side table 741 by Axel Larsson for Svenska Möbelfabrikerna in Bodafors, 1940s
By Axel Larsson, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in Forserum, SE
Side table 741 designed by the Swedish architect Axel Larsson for the manufacturer Svenska Möbelfabrikerna in Bodafors. Features elm veneer with bentwood legs in birch. Produced in t...
Birch, Elm
$2,375 / item
H 5 in Dm 10 in
Semi Flush Mount in Hand Carved Travertine Marble, Piedra Lighting Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali, which means ‘stone house’ in Nahuatl,...
Onyx
'Trinket Box' by Joseph Ellwood for Six Dots Design
Located in London, GB
Joseph Ellwood is a British designer and maker, he has been named one of 10 'Future Icons' in design by Wallpaper* magazine, collaborated with the luxury brands Rimowa and Maison Mar...
Aluminum
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Singl...
Brass, Metal
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with leather wrapped flexible arm and a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. ...
Brass
Rattan Drape Side Table
Located in Paris, FR
Side Table Rattan Drape with all structure in rattan in natural finish.
Rattan
LUte Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
The stunning LUte sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires is an up and down fixed cylindrical wall sconce in unlacquered patinated brass or unlacquered gold finish. An all brass fixture, with ...
Gold, Brass
Tiled Mirror
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
TILED MIRROR, designed in 2025. This mirror is crafted with hand-built tiles that are available in customer's own choice of glaze. Crafted by skilled artisans in Northern Portugal....
Ceramic, Mirror, Walnut
Meander Single Sconce with Longer Leather Wrapped Flex arm
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Customizable leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This listing shows the Meander Sconce with an upward angled 20" leather wrapped flex arm, co...
Brass
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled flex arm. Shown he...
Metal, Brass
$975 / item
H 16 in W 5 in D 12 in
Meander Single Sconce with Leather Wrapped Flexible Arm - Plug In Version
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Plug in version of our Meander Single Sconce -- leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone...
Metal, Brass
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$1,588Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 18.12 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Depth 18 in
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. To stay in a brutalist style he has m...
Oak
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
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
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.
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.