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What characterises Scandinavian lighting?
If the kitchen is the heart of the home, then lighting is its soul. It sets the mood, illuminates dark corners, and highlights the details you want to bring into focus. A Scandinavian design lamp is a work of art in its own right. Scandinavians are renowned for their love of light, after all, cosy lighting and hygge homes go hand in hand.
Scandinavian lighting is defined by a distinctive design language and high-quality materials. Known for clean lines, thoughtful craftsmanship, and functionality, it is simple yet quietly thought-provoking. A true design lamp is timeless, living beyond the trends and continuing to shine with character and presence. Investing in Scandinavian lighting means choosing an interior detail that will illuminate your home in more ways than one, year after year.
Scandinavian lighting design - a mix of function and expression
Scandinavian lighting design is versatile yet clearly recognisable. Some lights are minimalist and understated, while others impress with their organic shapes or striking silhouettes. What they all have in common is a strong identity that is often closely linked to the respective designer or design history.
Many classic Scandinavian lamps were originally designed for specific architectural projects or public spaces. Their aim was to create glare-free, pleasant light without dominating the room. This philosophy continues to shape Scandinavian design today and makes these lamps popular interior design elements in homes around the world.
14 Scandinavian lighting designed for any room in your home
- &Tradition – Flowerpot
- Fritz Hansen – Night Owl
- Gubi - Grasshopper
- New Works – Kizu
- Louis Poulsen - Panthella
- Gubi – Multi-Lite
- Louis Poulsen - AJ
- Audo Copenhagen – JWDA
- Ferm Living – Arum
- Audo Copenhagen – Hashira
- Gubi – Semi
- Fritz Hansen - Kaiser Idell
- Louis Poulsen - PH 5
- Umage - Asteria
1. &Tradition - Flowerpot
The FlowerPot collection is iconic in the world of Scandinavian design. Designed by Verner Panton in 1968, the Flowerpot lamp became symbolic of the Flower Power movement of the 60's. This beautifully retro lamp in it's range of vivid colours has survived through the ages to become a truly timeless addition to any home, regardless of the interior style. The collection includes table lamps, hanging pendant lamps, wall lamps, the cordless VP9 and the latest addition of a floor lamp.
Read more about Verner Panton and &tradition here:
The FLOWERPOT COLLECTION
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2. Fritz Hansen - Night Owl
Designed by Nicholai Wiig Hansen for Fritz Hansen, the Night Owl table lamp combines classic Scandinavian design with a warm, inviting expression. Its organically shaped shade diffuses and directs the light downwards to create a soft, atmospheric glow. Placed on a bedside table, sideboard, or shelf the Night Owl blends effortlessly into a wide range of interiors.
You can read more about Fritz Hansen here: Get to know Fritz Hansen
The Night Owl collection
3. Gubi - Grasshopper
The Grasshopper floor lamp by GUBI is a true Scandinavian design classic that has inspired generations. Originally designed in 1947 by Greta Magnusson Grossman, the lamp is defined by its sloping steel tripod base and rotating aluminium shade, allowing the light to be directed precisely where it’s needed. Its striking silhouette adds a sense of lightness and character to the room, making it as sculptural as it is functional.
The Grasshopper collection
4. New Works - Kizu
Norwegian designer Lars Tornøe is responsible for the beautifully sculptural Kizu lamp from New Works. This lamp is a true piece of art. Designed to defy gravity with two bold sculptural forms, this Scandinavian designed lamp looks like it is performing an almost impossible balancing act.
The Kizu collection
5. Louis Poulsen - Panthella
The Panthella lamp by Louis Poulsen bears the unmistakable signature of Verner Panton. Its organic form and opal shade diffuse the light softly, creating a warm, glare-free glow. Placed on a bookshelf, bedside table, or as a subtle statement in the living room, the Panthella is a beautifully versatile design icon.
The Panthella collection
6. Gubi - Multi Lite
Designed in 1972 by Louis Weisdorf the Multi-Lite, GUBI from GUBI represents the golden era of Danish design. Another Scandinavian design lamp that appears both retro and timeless, the lamp features two adaptable shades that can be changed to suit the user and the mood of the room.
THE MULTI-LITE COLLECTION
Show more7. Louis Poulsen - AJ
The AJ lamp by Louis Poulsen is inseparably linked to the name Arne Jacobsen. Originally designed in 1960 for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, it is defined by its graphic form and directional, glare-free light. With its clear, architectural design language, the AJ lamp remains an enduring element of modern interiors to this day.
The AJ collection
8. Audo Copenhagen - JWDA
JWDA is designed by Jonas Wagell for Audo Copenhagen. This small but mighty Scandinavian design lamp has really become a modern design classic with its simple but unique shape. The lamp is available in several variations, but perhaps the most popular is the raw concrete base with the brass button - another neat example of when two different materials are combined perfectly together.
Discover more about Audo Copenhagen here:Get to know Audo Copenhagen
THE JWDA COLLECTION
9. Ferm Living - Arum
The Arum lamp from Danish Ferm Living is another Scandinavian design lamp that incorporates certain sculptural elements. The solid marble base counteracts the gentle curve of the metal arch that holds the delicate petal shaped shade. A modern addition to Scandinavian design lamps this lamp is sure to elevate the feeling in any room.
THE ARUM COLLECTION
10. Audo Copenhagen - Hashira
A trip to the traditional Japanese Washi papermakers inspired Norm Architects to create the Hashira Collection for Audo Copenhagen. One can’t fail to notice the fusion of elegant Japanese traditions with the simple and pared back Scandinavian design language. Hang the ceiling lamp over your dining table or place the table lamp next to your bed for a soft glow in the evening.
Read more about the Japandi style here:The Japandi Style – How to combine Scandinavian and Japanese interior styles
THE HASHIRA COLLECTION
Show more11. Gubi - Semi
The iconic pendant lamp from GUBI was designed by Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup in 1968. The lamps design is based on two quarter-circles placed back to back. The unique shape creates a cone of diffused light, making it the perfect Scandinavian design lamp to hang over a dining table.
The Semi collection
12. Fritz Hansen - Kaiser Idell
The Kaiser Idelllamp by Fritz Hansen, designed by Christian Dell in 1931, is regarded as a milestone in modern lighting design. Its perfectly balanced construction and meticulous craftsmanship embody the Bauhaus principle of form meeting function. A lamp with both history and timeless appeal.
The Kaiser Idell collection
13. Louis Poulsen – PH 5
The PH 5 pendant lamp by Louis Poulsen is one of the most famous classics of Scandinavian lighting design. Poul Henningsen developed the multi-layered shade system to create completely glare-free light. Since its introduction, the PH 5 has become an indispensable feature of dining rooms and living rooms around the world.
The PH 5 Collection
14. Umage – Asteria
The Asterialamp by Umageembodies modern Scandinavian design with technical sophistication. Its flat, minimalist shade hides integrated LED technology, delivering a uniform and comforting glow. Asteria is the ideal choice for anyone seeking a seamless blend of contemporary style and high functionality.
The Asteria Collection
Photography: Angeliqa Daldorph, @homebynicky, @hemmahosfalk, @stromsberg, @zuhauselig, @moeofsweden, @kajsastef, Design House Stockholm, Kizu, Menu, Gubi
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