Scandinavian style lighting

What is Scandinavian style lighting?

Scandinavian lighting consists of table lamps, floor lamps and pendant lamps made by Scandinavian brands. Scandinavian lighting is characterized by clean lines and a warm, diffused light, more like candlelight than neon.

Scandinavians don't usually have excessive lighting in their homes, instead opting for strategically placed floor lamps and table lamps. When they do have ceiling lights, they are often very discreet. Stronger lighting is reserved for rooms where it is needed: the kitchen and bathroom.

Modern Scandinavian lighting

Modern Scandinavian lighting fixtures fall somewhere between minimalism and handcrafted design. As with all Scandinavian design, functionality is key.

Perhaps more than other design elements, lighting is very technical and therefore requires a lot of knowledge to be produced well.

As technology evolves and improves over time, new innovations are being incorporated into Scandinavian lighting. This is especially noticeable in terms of LED technology and portable lamps, which have become a popular alternative to metal table lamps that use bulky cords.

Bohemian, Scandinavian-ethnic, natural (wood, wicker, bamboo and rattan) and industrial style lighting.
The use ofnatural lighting in Scandinavian, vintage or contemporary decor is a big trend! Natural lighting is synonymous with authentic design, use of organic materials and fair trade manufacturing by local artisans.

Each bamboo, wicker or rattan pendant lamp tells its own story and reflects its own culture. Scandinavian pendant lamps and other natural lamps have a delicate structure, usually in natural, soft and earthy color tones. They are often used by interior design professionals, especially in Scandinavian design settings, to add a warm, ethnic touch to a simplistic interior design.

History of Scandinavian design lighting

Interior lighting is of particular importance in Scandinavia because of the long, dark winters and the early mastery of the art of controlling light without blinding or overwhelming the perception of space. Rather than having a single powerful point of light, Scandinavian design emphasizes multiple light sources and differentiated light atmospheres.

In our online store you will find a wide range of design lights - pendant lights, table lamps, floor lamps, wall lights and other ceiling lights for any space.
These lights are not only an expression of great diversity, they are also the perfect demonstration of beautiful design, quality of lighting and unparalleled expertise of our craftsmen.

Several key factors unite the Scandinavian design approach. Some of these originate in the characteristics of the Nordic environment. The Nordic countries are known for being dark, cold and snowy for many months of the year, with short, light summers. The major regions are mountainous and heavily forested. It's not surprising, then, that many Scandinavian designs are inspired in some way by organic forms, materials like wood or natural patterns.

To survive in such inhospitable conditions, Scandinavians have developed a strong practical bent that allows them to make the most of limited resources and come up with solutions that can be achieved with optimal economy. Before the modernists' credo of "form follows function" was invented, Scandinavian objects useful in everyday life reflected this belief.

The diversity and efficiency of a Scandinavian design for your lighting

Dive into a wide variety of lighting and discover our collection of Scandinavian pendant lights to create the perfect cozy space your home needs. Whether it's for your dining room over a beautiful table, your living room, or any other room in your lovely home, our lighting fixtures have been carefully chosen and designed. We offer lighting that combines a Scandinavian look with contemporary and ultra-trendy lines, with colors ranging from black to white to pastel to fit any interior.

Adapted with beautiful Edison style LED bulbs for example, the result becomes remarkable.

Our Nordic lamps are all characterized by the use of authentic materials of uncompromising quality. From solid brass, which exudes brilliance and authenticity, to the most beautiful opal glass, an ancient material in lighting, designed with its unique properties. The quality of all the lamps offered is further enhanced by a special surface treatment of all metals with a silk mat chrominance, resulting in an extraordinarily beautiful and durable surface.

Characterized by clean lines, washed woods, soft edges and intuitive functionality, modern Scandinavian design is timeless and current. The so-called "Ikea aesthetic" began in the early 20th century, and was inspired by the Nordic countries. It influenced design movements such as mid-century modern and Memphis design: smart, savvy, elegant.

In the early 20th century, a movement was born in the Nordic countries: Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland. Characterized by simple, clean lines, minimalist forms, bleached and grayed woods and superb functionality, Scandinavian design (sometimes called Scandinavian Modern) gave birth to a trend that is still relevant today.

In stark contrast to the highly ornamental Art Nouveau and Jugendstil movements of the time, Scandinavian design emphasized simplicity above all. Danish designers rose to prominence, including Arne Jacobsen, Hans J Wegner and Verner Panton.

Our collection of Scandinavian lamps is composed of a wide variety of modern colors that, with their evocative character and unpretentious elegance, lend a welcoming and comforting warmth to modern and cozy interiors.

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