Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; 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
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Wall Light in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall light ‘Tratten’, copper, Sweden, 1950s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this wall light 'Tratten', which is crafted from...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Hans Bergstrom Wall Lights
Located in London, England
This pair of patinated copper wall lights was designed by the esteemed Swedish architect Hans Bergström. Each light features exquisite glass shades with beautiful bubble inclusions, ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
1950s Danish Wall light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charming 1950s Danish Brass wall light with an adjustable arm and shade. The shade is pierced with small stars and scalloped edge. Good vintage condition with age appropriate wear to...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Lisa Johansson-Pape Flushmount Lights, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful ceiling flushmount lights by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno, Finland, 1960, in painted metal, with louvered reflector, wired for US standards, one E27 socket per fixture, max...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Lyfa 'Drabant' Wall Light in White Opaque Glass and Copper
By Lyfa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lyfa, 'Drabant' wall light, glass, copper, coated steel, Denmark, 1950s/60s
This wall light, made by the Danish lighting company Lyfa, likely dates back to the mid-20th century. The...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper, Steel
Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup Large Size Wall Sconces, 1960
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Pair of large size wall sconces, designed by Jo Hammerborg, Made in Denmark by Fog & Mørup, 1960s.
Gorgeous and large size, heavy wall sconces.
Both sconces are made of heavy metal,...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
Hans Bergström for ASEA Belysning Wall Light in Brass and White Glass
By Hans Bergström, ASEA
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Bergström for ASEA Belysning, wall light, brass, matted glass, Sweden, 1950s
This cone-shaped wall light is held by filigree brass details ending in a small rectangular plate. Due to the matted glass in opaque white the light gets smooth and cozy. The combination of the golden metal and the white matted glass creates a beautiful design.
Hans Bergström (1910-1996), a luminary figure hailing from the realm of Swedish architecture and design, was born on November 4, 1910, in Karlshamn, Sweden. After his completion of secondary school in 1927, Hans embarked on an internship at Ystad Metall, a local craft industry situated near his grandfather's farm. In 1929, he sought further education and enrolled at the esteemed School of Art and Design in Stockholm. Remarkably, even before his graduation from this institution, at the age of twenty, Hans showcased his prowess as a designer for Ystad Metall at the prestigious Stockholm Exhibition in 1930.
In the 1920s, Hans encountered his future wife Verna during the summer holidays in his native town of Karlshamn. In 1934, the couple jointly established the company ateljé Lyktan, a venture that combined their collaborative efforts in luminaire design and various artistic pursuits. Bergström undertook various commissions spanning a wide range of architectural environments, including churches, private residences, and public buildings. It was from this point forward that Bergström spearheaded a revolution in Swedish luminaire manufacturing, fundamentally transforming the perception and application of electric lighting in the coming decades.
During the advent of the 1950s, the emergence of plastic as a novel material in modern lighting captured Hans' attention. As the United States gradually introduced plastic as a material of significance, Bergström encountered a method involving the application of sprayed plastic onto a rotating wire frame, facilitated by a spray gun. Interestingly, this technique bore certain resemblances to the later approach employed by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in the creation of their Viscontea Lamp...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall lights ‘Tratten’, copper, Sweden, 1950s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this wall light 'Tratten', which is crafted fro...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Lyfa 'Drabant' Wall Lights in White Opaque Glass and Copper
By Lyfa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lyfa, 'Drabant' wall lights, glass, copper, coated steel, Denmark, 1950s/60s
This elegant set of wall lights, made by the Danish lighting company Lyfa, likely dates back to the mid-...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper, Steel
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall lights ‘Tratten’, copper, Sweden, 1950s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this wall light 'Tratten', which is crafted fro...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Lyfa 'Drabant' Wall Lights in White Opaque Glass and Copper
By Lyfa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lyfa, 'Drabant' wall lights, glass, copper, coated steel, Denmark, 1950s/60s
This elegant set of wall lights, made by the Danish lighting company Lyfa, likely dates back to the mid-...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper, Steel
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Wall Light in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall light ‘Tratten’, copper, Sweden, 1950s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this wall light 'Tratten', which is made in a be...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Wall Light in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall light ‘Tratten’, copper, Sweden, 1950s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this wall light 'Tratten', which is made in a be...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall lights ‘Tratten’, copper, Sweden, 1950s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this wall light 'Tratten', which is crafted fro...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Large Swedish Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Falkenberg Belysning, large wall lamps, patinated copper, Sweden, 1960s
Grand Swedish wall lights in patinated copper. The cylindric shade directs the light downwards. The authentic...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall lights ‘Tratten’, copper, Sweden, 1950s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this wall light 'Tratten', which is crafted fro...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall lights ‘Tratten’, copper, Sweden, 1950s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this wall light 'Tratten', which is crafted fro...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Wall Light in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall light ‘Tratten’, copper, Sweden, 1950s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this wall light 'Tratten', which is crafted from...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan Wall Light in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, wall lamp, model '1006A', patinated copper, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish designer Hans Bergström designed this wall light in the 1940s. As for the materia...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Hans Bergström for ASEA Belysning Wall Light in Brass and White Glass
By Hans Bergström, ASEA
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Bergström for ASEA Belysning, wall light, brass, matted glass, Sweden, 1950s
This cone-shaped wall light is held by filigree brass details ending in a small rectangular plate. Due to the matted glass in opaque white the light gets smooth and cozy. The combination of the golden metal and the white matted glass creates a beautiful design.
Hans Bergström (1910-1996), a luminary figure hailing from the realm of Swedish architecture and design, was born on November 4, 1910, in Karlshamn, Sweden. After his completion of secondary school in 1927, Hans embarked on an internship at Ystad Metall, a local craft industry situated near his grandfather's farm. In 1929, he sought further education and enrolled at the esteemed School of Art and Design in Stockholm. Remarkably, even before his graduation from this institution, at the age of twenty, Hans showcased his prowess as a designer for Ystad Metall at the prestigious Stockholm Exhibition in 1930.
In the 1920s, Hans encountered his future wife Verna during the summer holidays in his native town of Karlshamn. In 1934, the couple jointly established the company ateljé Lyktan, a venture that combined their collaborative efforts in luminaire design and various artistic pursuits. Bergström undertook various commissions spanning a wide range of architectural environments, including churches, private residences, and public buildings. It was from this point forward that Bergström spearheaded a revolution in Swedish luminaire manufacturing, fundamentally transforming the perception and application of electric lighting in the coming decades.
During the advent of the 1950s, the emergence of plastic as a novel material in modern lighting captured Hans' attention. As the United States gradually introduced plastic as a material of significance, Bergström encountered a method involving the application of sprayed plastic onto a rotating wire frame, facilitated by a spray gun. Interestingly, this technique bore certain resemblances to the later approach employed by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in the creation of their Viscontea Lamp...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Wall Light in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall light, copper, Scandinavia, 1960s
A stunning and well-executed wall light of the 1960s made in Scandinavia. The manufacturer used copper for this specific design that obtained ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Sonata' Wall Lights in Glass and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, 'Sonata' wall lights, brass, glass, Sweden, 1960s
Elegant wall lights designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. This classic lamp ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Sonata' Wall Light in Glass and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, 'Sonata' wall light, brass and glass, Sweden, 1960s
Elegant wall light designed by Swedish Master of Light; Hans Agne Jak...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Wall Light in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall light ‘Tratten’, copper, Sweden, 1950s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this wall light 'Tratten', which is crafted from...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Sonata' Wall Lights in Glass and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, 'Sonata' wall lights, brass, glass, Sweden, 1960s
Elegant wall lights designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. This classic lamp ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Wall Light in Copper and Smoked Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Scone, metal, copper, glass, Scandinavia, 1960s
Beautiful wall lamp made in Scandinavia in the 1960s. The design of this lamp is angled, which adds an interesting feature to this pi...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Copper
Pair of Swedish Brass Wall Lights
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall lamps, brass, Sweden, 1960s.
Attractive and chic Swedish wall lamps with brass shades, adjustable stem and pull cords. A simplistic yet smart set of wall lamps.
Please note th...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Danish Three-Layered Wall Light in Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall light, copper, Denmark, 1930s
Elegant wall light executed in copper. The three layered shade has a reflective system, thus directing the majority of the light downwards. Thanks...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Rolf Graae Wall Lights in Opal Glass and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rolf Saenger Graae, wall lights, brass, glass, Denmark, 1950s.
Designed by the Danish architect Rolf Saenger Graae (1916-1996) who gained renown for his contributions to ecclesiast...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Private Listing for Montana:Large Italian Wall Lights in Brass and Opaline Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large wall lights, opaline glass, brass, Italy, 1960s
Elegant wall lamps in large size. With measurements of 70 x 57 cm (ca. 27 x 22 in.) this wall lamp has an impressive size. The ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Rare Original Pair of 1940s Wilhelm Lauritzen wall lights in patinated brass.
Located in København K, 84
We have the privilege of showcasing a rare, original pair of 1940s Wilhelm Lauritzen wall lights crafted in patinated brass and manufactured by the renowned Danish lighting company, ...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wall Lamps, Erik Gunnar Asplund, Brass and Glass, Scandinavian, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Erik Gunnar Asplund & Asea - Scandinavian Modern
An exquisite pair of large vintage wall lamps , designed by Erik Gunner Asplund, brass and decorated frosted and clear glass i str...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large Swedish Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Falkenbergs Belysning, large wall lamps, patinated copper, coated steel, Sweden, 1960s
Grand Swedish wall lights in patinated copper. The cylindric shade directs the light downwards...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper, Steel
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Sonata' Wall Light
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, wall light model V-169, brass, glass, Sweden, 1960s
This beautiful brass and glass wall lamp, model V-169 from the 'Sonat...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large Swedish Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Falkenbergs Belysning, large wall lamps, patinated copper, coated steel, Sweden, 1960s
Grand Swedish wall lights in patinated copper. The cylindric shade directs the light downwar...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper, Steel
Large Swedish Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Falkenbergs Belysning, large wall lamps, patinated copper, coated steel, Sweden, 1960s
Grand Swedish wall lights in patinated copper. The cylindric shade directs the light downwards...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper, Steel
Large Swedish Wall Lights in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Falkenbergs Belysning, large wall lamps, patinated copper, coated steel, Sweden, 1960s
Grand Swedish wall lights in patinated copper. The cylindric shade directs the light downwards...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper, Steel
Fagerhult Swedish Wall Lights in Copper
By Fagerhult
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Fagerhult, wall lights, copper, Sweden, 1960s.
This design features a cylindric lampshade that is connected to a circular fixation. The surface obtained admirable patina over the ye...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Midcentury Modern Wall light by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare, beautiful wall light by Josef Frank, made from brass with a slender stem suspending a voluminous lamp shade. Adjustable height.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Norwegian brass and black metal wall lamp pair by RA-GLA 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely Norwegian metal and brass pair of wall lamps made by RA-GLA Belysning (established 1947) in the 1960s. These decorative black and gold colored metal wall lamps have a cone sha...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron, Brass, Metal
Pair of 1930s Finnish Patinated Brass Wall Lights Attributed to Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1930s Finnish Patinated Brass Wall Lights Attributed to Paavo Tynell. A highly refined pair of adjustable rectangular wall lamps executed in attractively patinated brass with...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces Brass with Blown Glass Shades by Sv. Mejlstrom
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of brass wall mount sconces with blown shades. 4 available either hard wired or plug in. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Glass shades are pe...
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1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Wall Lamps Model V-149 in Brass and Glass
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Wall lamps model V-149/2 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in Markaryd, Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Vertical Sconce Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Danish modern vertical wall-mounted sconce that features three tapering glass shades. Gleaming, carved teak wood frame is in good vintage condition with some age-appropriat...
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1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Teak
LU Louis Sconce AS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel, Brass
Brass Wall Lamp by Hans Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Stunning wall lamp from the 1960s.
Very luxurious design and high quality workmanship.
The lamp is a real asset and an absolute favorite for every home.
A very sparkling light is cre...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Danish Cubist Wall Sconce in Pressed Glass & Beech, Vitrika 1960s
By Vitrika
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare Lounge up-light Wall light made by Vitrika in Denmark during the 1960s. This Model is made from solid beech and set with a pressed shade in smoked glass. Fitted with E27 small...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Beech
Vilhelm Lauritzen VL-1 Brass and Glass Wall Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen VL-1 brass and glass wall lamp for Louis Poulsen. Executed in a single hand blown glossy white opal glass and unfinished satin polished brass armature and backplate. The sconce emits light directed primarily downwards. The opal glass provides a comfortable and uniform illumination of the area around the fixture. A highly refined and iconic design by one of the Danish modern giants of the midcentury era. Built in on/off switch. Designed to be mounted and hardwired directly to a standard 4" US junction-box.
Price is per item.
These wall lamps were originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen in partnership with Louis Poulsen for the construction of the Radiohuset building on Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, which is now home to the Royal Danish Academy of Music. The original VL Ring Crown...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Vilhelm Lauritzen VL-2 Brass and Glass Wall Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen VL-2 brass and glass wall lamp for Louis Poulsen. Executed in two hand blown glossy white opal glass shades and unfinished satin polished brass armature and backpla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Brass Swing Arm Lamp with Le Klint Shade, 1960s
By Le Klint
Located in Odense, DK
Scandinavian Modern swing arm brass lamp from the 1950s with a hand folded Le Klint shade. The lamp can be adjusted in different directions and the cord can be height adjusted simply...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Sconce
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' darkly patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconces
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' patinated outdoor sconces. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich verdigris ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Dark Brown Patinated Outdoor Sconce
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' dark brown patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
2x wall lamps by Carl Fagerlund for MPR Denmark, 1960s
Located in Balen, BE
A Pair of wall lamps by Carl Fagerlund / Orrefors for MPR Denmark, 1960s.
Very elegant brass with glass wall lamps combine Scandinavian design ideas with a Hollywood regency style.
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconces
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconces. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
"Coquille" ASEA Wall Lights, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
Please note: listed price is for one (1) wall lamp. Set of 6 available.
Brass and glass. Produced by ASEA, Sweden, 1950s.
Good condition, with signs of usage. New wiring available o...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern wall lights and sconces 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 wall lights and sconces created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern wall lights and sconces 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 wall lights and sconces, popular names associated with this style include Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Louis Poulsen, Örsjö Industri AB, and Orrefors. 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 wall lights and sconces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $135 and tops out at $40,000 while the average work can sell for $1,978.
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