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 warm, diffused light , closer to candle light than neon light.

Scandinavians generally do not have excessive lighting in their homes, but instead opt for strategically placed floor and table lamps. When they have ceiling lights , they are often very discreet. Stronger lighting is reserved for rooms where it is necessary: ​​the kitchen and the bathroom.

Modern Scandinavian lighting

Modern Scandinavian lighting falls between minimalism and artisanal 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 produce well.

As technology evolves and improves over time, new innovations are 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 cumbersome cords.

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

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

History of Scandinavian design lighting

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

On our online store, you will find a very varied range of designer lighting - pendants, table lamps, floor lamps, wall lights and other ceiling lights for any type of space.
These lights are not only the expression of great diversity, they are also the perfect demonstration of beautiful design, lighting quality and the unrivaled know-how of our craftsmen.

Several key factors unite the Scandinavian design approach. Some of them originate from the characteristics of the Nordic environment . The Nordic countries are renowned for being dark, cold and snowy for long months of the year, with short, light-intensive summers. Important areas are mountainous and heavily forested. So it's no surprise that many Scandinavian designs are inspired in one way or another by organic shapes, materials like wood or natural patterns .

To survive in such inhospitable conditions, Scandinavians developed a strong practical bent that allowed them to make the most of limited resources and come up with workable solutions with optimal economy. Before the modernists' "form follows function" credo was invented, Scandinavian everyday objects were a testament to this belief.

The diversity and efficiency of a Scandinavian design for your lighting fixtures

Immerse yourself in a wide variety of lighting and discover our collection of Scandinavian pendant lights to create the perfect cozy space your home needs. whether for your dining room above a beautiful table, your living room, or any other room in your charming home, our lighting fixtures have been chosen and designed with care . We offer lighting combining a Scandinavian look with contemporary and ultra-trendy lines, with varied colors ranging from black to white through pastel colors adapting to any type of 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 ancestral material in lighting, designed thanks to its unique properties. The quality of all offered lamps is further enhanced by special surface treatment of all metals with silk matte chroma, which results in an extraordinarily beautiful and durable surface.

Characterized by clean lines, washed woods, soft edges and intuitive functionality , Scandinavian modern design is eternally timeless and current. The so-called "Ikea aesthetic" began at the beginning of the 20th century, and was inspired by the Nordic countries. He influenced design movements such as Mid-Century Modern and Memphis Design: smart, savvy, elegant.

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

In sharp contrast to the highly ornamental Art Nouveau and Jugendstil movements of the time, Scandinavian design favored simplicity above all else. Danish designers have risen to the ranks of pioneers, including Arne Jacobsen, Hans J Wegner and Verner Panton.

Our collection of Scandinavian lamps is made up of a wide variety of modern colors which, with their evocative character and unpretentious elegance, give a welcoming and comforting warmth to modern and cozy interiors .

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