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
- Scandinavian design and Nordic design originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus; influenced American mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
- Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
- Open, airy spaces
- Promotion of functionality
- Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
- Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
- A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Swedish Bell-Shaped Perforated Wall Lamp No. 6972 in Brass from Boréns in Borås
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Swedish wall lamp no. 6972 from Boréns Aktiebolag in Borås.
It comes in a bell-shaped shade with a perforated pattern. In the dark, the light that shines out of the tiny...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Bronze and Brass Bonnie Contemporary Large Sconce. Handmade in Sweden
Located in Torslanda, SE
by Matthew Holleman, 2023
Standard size, 37" L, 33" H 95cm L, 85cm H
Brass, Nickel and Bronze options available. This piece is handmade from our Swedish workshop and fully customi...
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2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Rare Sculptural Lars-Gunnar Nordström Wall Lamps, Brass, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Copenhagen, DK
LARS-GUNNAR NORDSTRÖM - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN
A rare and stunning pair of brass and plexiglass wall lamps by Lars-Gunnar Nordström. Bespoke design for t...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of Swedish Pine Wood Sconces by Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Swedish Modern Pine Wood Sconces made by Solbackens Svarveri in the 1970s. A Scandinavian touch for a beautiful home.
* Pair (2) of pine wood night lamps / sconces with beige...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Pine
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, c. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable black-painted iron, brass and fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Sold with Lampshade.
Dimensions stated are of Wall Light with Shade.
Dimen...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Solbackens Svarveri Dark Stained Wall Lights, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of lacquered pine wood wall lights produced by Solbackens Svarveri in Sweden in the 1970s. Warm dark brown wooden lamps with original sand beige colored textile tapered drum sha...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Textile, Pine
Dark Stained Wall Lamp by Aneta, Sweden, 1970s
By Aneta
Located in Værløse, DK
Dark Stained Pine wood Wall Lamp with the Original Shade made by Aneta in the 1970s.
* Wall lamp in dark stained pine wood with a beige fabric shade.
* Manufacturer: Aneta, Sweden...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric, Pine, Wood
Set of 2 Brass Wall or Table Lamps
Located in München, DE
Charming brass table lamps from the 1950s.
Particularly beautiful design and an enrichment for every home.
Can also be used flexibly as wall lamps, for example in the bedroom.
A wond...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.25"H x 6.25"W x 4.25"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 10.0"H x 5.75"...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of Swedish Pine Wood Wall Lamps by Aneta, Sweden, 1970s
By Aneta
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Swedish Modern Pine wood Wall lamps made by Aneta in the 1970s. A fine Scandinavian duo.
* A pair (2) of wall lamps in Pine wood with white round glass shades
* Manufacturer...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Wood, Pine
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and etched beige glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.5” H x 7” W x 4.8“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 6...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of Dark Stained Pine Wood Wall Lamps by Aneta, Sweden, 1970s
By Aneta
Located in Værløse, DK
A set Dark Stained Swedish Modern Pine wood Wall lamps made by Aneta in the 1970s. A fine Scandinavian duo.
* A pair (2) of wall lamps in dark stained pine wood with white round gl...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Wood, Pine
Pair of wall lamps by Yki Nummi. Produced in Finland by Orno, 1950-60s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of wall lamps designed by Yki Nummi. Produced in Finland by Orno during the 1950-60s. Made from red and white acrylic with teak back and brass details. Very good vintage conditi...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Fabric, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A floral printed off-white fabric and metal wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 16” H x 5” W x 4.25” D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches)...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Danish Art Glass Wall Sconces 'Clouds' by Holmegaard, 1980s, Set of 2
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bend circular wall sconces made from thick hand blown white blister glass. Made/designed at Holmegaard in Denmark during the 1980s for the Danish lighting company EL-Lights.
Measur...
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1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
Solbackens Svarveri Dark Stained Wall Lights, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of lacquered pine wood wall lights produced by Solbackens Svarveri in Sweden in the 1970s. Warm dark brown wooden lamps with original sand beige colored textile tapered drum sha...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Textile, Pine
ASEA mid-century wall lamp by Bo Råman, brass oak & glass, Sweden 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A mid-century modernist wall lamp designed by Bo Råman and produced by the Swedish lighting manufacturer ASEA Belysning in the 1950s. Crafted from brass, it features a bowl-shaped gl...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Early 1930s "PH-lamp" by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Odense, DK
Original "2/2" PH-lamp by Poul Henningsen (PH) made in the early 1930s at Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen. Wall mounting in patinated brass and original shades in the rare one-layered opal...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Louis Poulsen "A-lamp" Wall Sconces Patinated Brass, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Odense, DK
Very rare Scandinavian Modern wall sconces model "A-lamp" in solid brass. Manufactured by Louis Poulsen, Denmark in the 1930s. In the style of Poul Henningsen whose famous PH-lamps w...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Wall Sconces in Brass & White Pierced Metal, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
In the style of Hans Agne Jakobsson, Alvar Aalto and Pierre Guariche comes the stylish pair of up or down fixed wall sconces. They are fashioned from solid brass and features perfora...
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1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Pine Wood Sonce by Markslöjd, Sweden, 1980s
By Markslöjd
Located in Værløse, DK
Swedish Modern Pine Wood Sconce made by Markslöjd. circa 1980 A fine piece for at beautiful place.
* Pine wood sconce with a white fabric shade.
* Manufacturer: Markslöjd, Sweden
* ...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood, Pine
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and metal wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 7.125” H x 2.4” W x 2.5“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 7.125” H x ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell, Wall Light, Nickel, Fabric, Finland, 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in High Point, NC
A nickel and white fabric wall light, model 7209, designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito Oy, Finland, 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.85” H x 5.25” W x 5.75“ D
Back P...
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1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Poul Henningsen White & Pink PH-Hat Wall Sconce for Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
White PH Hat wall lamp designed by Poul Henningsen in the late 1970s. This particular example was manufactured by Louis Poulsen in Denmark in the early 2000s. It features angle-adjus...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair Swedish Pine Wood Wall Sconces with Wicker Shades, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely pair of pine wood wall sconces with beautiful hand-made wicker lampshades from Sweden in the 1960s. Clean lines and design from the Scandinavian Modern period. Both sconces...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Vintage Scandinavian Brass Wall Lamp with Opaline Sphere, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
An elegantly crafted wall sconce in patinated brass featuring a frosted spherical opaline glass shade. Unknow Scandinavian maker/designer in the style of Fritz Schlegel and Vilhelm L...
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1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Bronze and Brass Bonnie Contemporary Large Sconce. Handmade in Sweden
Located in Torslanda, SE
by Matthew Holleman, 2023
Standard size, 37" L, 33" H 95cm L, 85cm H
Brass, Nickel and Bronze options available. This piece is handmade from our Swedish workshop and fully customi...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Bronze, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A bronze and floral-printed fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 20.1” H x 7” W x 5.4“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 1” H x...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Raw Copper Outdoor Sconce
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' raw copper outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in raw unlacquered copp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
1960s 24k Gold-Plated Wall Sconce / Tea Light Holder
Located in Skien, NO
Scandinavian Design – Norwegian Quality – A 24k gold-plated wall sconce/tea light holder with a solid brass base and glazed art ceramic center. Nordic Mid-Century Modern Style. Desig...
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20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Gold, Gold Plate
Palwa Crystal Sconces
By Palwa
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 22 karat gilt brass and crystal sconces by Palwa. The intricate framework houses faceted crystals and are asymmetric in shape. Each sconce has two-light sources, 25W max each...
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20th Century Austrian Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1 of 10 Vitrika Golden Glass, Brass Wall Lights, Denmark 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish modern double wall lights of solid golden art glass on shiny brass mount. Produced by Danish Vitrika with Orrefors glass in the 1960s.
10 items available, price per item. Wire...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.375” H x 13.25 ” W x 6.75“D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 8.375” H x 13.25”...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Pine
Pair Of Crystal Sconces by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors (4 Pairs Available)
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1960's Crystal Bubble sconces designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors.
The sconces have been Newly rewired for the US
There are 4 pairs available.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Set of Four Danish Patinated Copper Wall Lamps Sconces by Thorup & Bonderup
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set of four Danish "Quarto" mid century wall scones / lamps in patinated copper by Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup for Focus Denmark, 1950s.
In good vintage and matching condit...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Adjustable Brass Wall Pendant by Hans Bergström for ASEA Belysning, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare wall lamp attributed to Hans Bergström. Produced during the 1950s by ASEA Belysning with model number E2105. Double brass lamp arm that easily adjusts and can be sprawled. The n...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Set of Rare Hans-Agne Jakobsson Wall Lamp Model V-299, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A stunning pair of wall mounted lamps with base and laminated shade in brass.
Vintage condition, with wear on the brass. They have all b...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mauri Almari Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Finland, 1950s
By Mauri Almari, Idman Oy
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed by Mauri Almari and produced by Idman, Finland, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.5” H x 11” W x 5” D
Back Plate Dimension...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Lyfa, Wall Lights, Brass, Denmark, 1960s
By Lyfa
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass wall lights produced by Lyfa, Denmark, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11” H x 4.25” W x 4.125“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4” H x 4.25” W x .875” ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and beige fabric wall light with telescopic arm, designed and produced in Sweden c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9" H x 5.5" W x 24.5" D
Bulb Specificatio...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Early 1930s "PH-lamp" by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Odense, DK
Original "2/2" PH-lamp by Poul Henningsen (PH) made in the early 1930s at Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen. Wall mounting in patinated brass and original shades in the rare one-layered opal...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Plastic Band, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and yellow red plastic band wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.5” H x 12.625” W x 32“ D
Back Plate Dimens...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
XL Kalmar Ice Glass Rectangular Sconces
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of large scale Scaninavian Modern rectangular ice glass sconces
with nickel finials. Professionally rewired for use in the USA.
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Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1930s Finnish Brass Plug-In Wall Lights Attributed to Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1930s Finnish Brass Plug-In Wall Lights Attributed to Paavo Tynell.
A highly refined pair of adjustable rectangular wall lamps executed in attractively patinated brass with ...
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1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Norwegian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Norway, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.5 ” H x 8 ” W x 5.875“D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.5...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Danish Patinated Copper Wall Lamps Sconces by Thorup & Bonderup
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Danish "Quarto" mid century wall scones / lamps in patinated copper by Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup for Focus Denmark, 1950s.
In good vintage and matching condition....
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Set of Swedish Pine Wood Sconces by Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Swedish Modern Pine Wood Sconces made by Solbackens Svarveri in the 1970s. A Scandinavian touch for a beautiful home.
* Pair (2) of pine wood night lamps / sconces with beige...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Pine
Poul Henningsen, Rare Pair of Elongated Wall Lamps, Scandinavan Modern, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
POUL HENNINGSEN & LOUIS POULSEN
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN
Rare and sculptural set of The Elongated Lamps by Poul Henningsen (PH) designed in 1931 and manufa...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Very rare outdoor copper wall lamp by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare outdoor wall lamps by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1950s.
These high-quality lamps are made of solid copper with a perforated pattern that looks amazing when lit.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Bjerkås Armatur Attribution, Wall Light, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-painted metal and beige fabric wall light attributed to Bjerkås Armatur, Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27” H x 24” W x 6.9” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): n...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Vilhelm Lauritzen two Rare Original “Kastrup” Wall Lamps 1937, Louis Poulsen
Located in Forest, BE
2 untouched and patinated trough time lamps by master Danish architect Vilhelm Lauritzen. The lamps were designed for the Kastrup airport in Copenhagen (1937-39) and produced by Loui...
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1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Swedish Modern Hans-Agne Jakobsson "Elidus" pair of brass wall lights, 1970's
Located in Uccle, BE
A Minimalist set of adjustable wall lamps crafted in solid brass with a matte finish. It has an acrylic shade to cover the light bulb. This piece was produced in Sweden during the 19...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Vilhelm Wohlert wall lamp Oak and Acrylic shade for Le Klint, Denmark 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare early wall lamp (Model 204) designed in 1957 by Vilhelm Wohlert for Le Klint. Original designed for Niels Bohr summer house outside Copenhagen. Solid oak mount with hand folded ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Acrylic, Oak
Asea Elektroskandia Swedish Wall Lights in Patinated Copper and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Asea Elektroskandia, wall lights, brass, lacquered metal, Sweden, 1950s
These wall lights crafted from patinated copper and glass, are showcasing a design typical of mid-20th-centur...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danish Modern "Studio" Wall Lamps in Brass & Opaline by Vilhelm Lauritzen, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare pair of Vilhelm Lauritzen "Studio" lamps made in the 1940s by Louis Poulsen. The lamps are made from patinated brass and opaline glass. The model was recently reintroduced in an...
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1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Josef Frank, Sconce, Brass, Metal, White Paper, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, metal and white paper sconce designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions variable, measured as illustrated in first image.
Dimensio...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Fog & Mørup, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and opaline glass wall lights designed and produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 14.625” H x 3.125” W x 5.25“D
Back Plate Dimensio...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off white string fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Socket swings left to right.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.5” H x 8 ” W x 15 “D
Back Pla...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Søholm Large Sculptural Ceramic Wall Sconces, 1960s Mid-century Denmark
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of large stylish Danish mid-century wall sconces.
The wall lamps are made by the acknowledged pottery Søholm on Bornholm and the design is attributed to Noomi Backhausen & Poul Brandborg.
The sconces consists of a large dish with a central circular disk. They are made of stoneware with a lovely structured surface. The core of the disk...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
LU Louis SM Sconce AS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The handsome LU Louis SM Sconce is a smaller version of our LU Louis Sconce, an all brass wall sconce in aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made c...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver, Brass
1940s Finnish Minimalist Plug-In Wall Light Attributed to Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
1940s Finnish Minimalist Plug-In Wall Light Attributed to Paavo Tynell.
A highly refined adjustable rectangular wall lamp executed in metal with white painted interior shade that ro...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1980s Swedish Braided Bamboo Wall Sconce
By IKEA
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Round hand-braided Nordic modern bamboo wall light manufactured by IKEA in the 1980s. White lacquered metal mount and original wiring with switch and plug-in. Label on mount. Great v...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Teak & Pewter Wall Mounted Candlestick/holder, Norway 1960s
Located in Skien, NO
Scandinavian Modern / Mid-Century Modern-style Wall Light / Sconce / Wall-hanging Candlestick / Wall Mounted Candle Holder crafted from solid teak and pewter, made in Norway circa 19...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Pewter
Adjustable Brass Wall Pendant by Hans Bergström for ASEA Belysning, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare wall lamp attributed to Hans Bergström. Produced during the 1950s by ASEA Belysning with model number E2105. Double brass lamp arm that easily adjusts and can be sprawled. The n...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
1 of the 2 Stunning Ceramic Wall Lights, Denmark, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the Two spectacular circular ceramic wall lights, with beautiful accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s.
A unique and playful set, real statement pieces in the room.
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Ceramic
'Pan 50' Bronze Wall Lamp by Bent Karlby for Lyfa
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Paris, IDF
Wall lamp Pan / 50 signed by Bent Karlby for Lyfa
Color: Aluminium and Bronze finish
L.50mm H.600mm
Bulbs: 2 x E14 max 40W (110-230V)
PAN is a visually striking piece designed b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Aluminum
Lars Holmström, Wall Light, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall light designed and produced by Lars Holmström, Arvika, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.75” H x 6” W x 1.75” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 7.5” H x...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Harald Notini, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and glass wall lights designed by Harald Notini and produced by Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10” H x 9.25” W x 5.4” D
Back Plate Dimensions...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Polished Copper Outdoor Sconces
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' polished copper outdoor sconces. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Copper
Pair of Scandinavian Pine Wood Wall Sconces with Pleated Shades, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of pine wood Scandinavian wall sconces, Denmark, 1960s. Clean lines and organic design from the Scandinavian Modern period, with beautiful cylindrical pleated plastic lampshades...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Plastic, Pine
Vintage Danish Copper & Hessian Wall Lamps by Svend Mejlstrøm, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of fixed wall sconces designed by Svend Mejlstrøm in Denmark during the 1960s and made by MS Belysning. The set is made from hammered copper and comes with period hessian text...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass, Copper
1 of 10 Vitrika Golden Glass, Brass Wall Lights, Denmark 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish modern double wall lights of solid golden art glass on shiny brass mount. Produced by Danish Vitrika with Orrefors glass in the 1960s.
10 items available, price per item. Wire...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Pair of Jonas Bohlin 'Oxid' Raw Brass Outdoor Wall Lights for Örsjö
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Jonas Bohlin 'Oxid' Raw Brass Outdoor Wall Lights for Örsjö. Executed in raw unlacquered and unpolished brass with an opaline glass diffuser. An incredibly refined and clean ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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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.