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What is Scandinavian Lighting?
Scandinavian lighting is a form of lighting design that combines sleek minimalism and warm light to create a cozy atmosphere, and is so named because it originated in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and other Scandinavian countries. Generally, Scandinavian lighting emphasizes multiple light fixtures that are strategically placed around a room rather than one central piece. The fixtures themselves are understated in design, featuring smooth lines and curves that are both elegant and functional. Their materials’ color scheme tends to reflect natural elements and colors, so light fixtures can be found in neutrals such as black or white, as well as in rich greens, blues, and oranges.
types of Scandinavian lighting
Scandinavian Floor Lamps
Simple and elegant, Scandinavian floor lamps are designed to create pockets of space within living rooms. Built with functionality in mind, the Post Floor Lamp is dimmable and adjustable so they can be used to light wherever they need to, however they need to. Scandinavian floor lamps have both traditional angled lamp shades and more modern flat lamp heads. The Leaf Floor Lamp’s head is flat with an offset ovular design to reflect its namesake. And with a floor switch to improve ease of use, the Pull Floor Lamp can be activated with the tap of a foot.
Scandinavian Pendant Lights
A staple in Scandinavian design, pendant lamps are light fixtures that hang from the ceiling using a suspension cord. Pendant lights are often used to illuminate kitchen islands and dining room tables, although their versatility means they can be implemented throughout a living space. Larger pendant lights like the Ambit Pendant and the Rime Pendant Lamp can be used as singular statement pieces but are also particularly effective when used in groups. Pendant light lamp shades recall the fluidity and color scheme found in nature, coming in curved olive greens and scalloped smoky greys. In their simplest form, E27 Pendant Lights resemble basic light bulbs, adding a striking yet attractive industrial element to any home.
Scandinavian Table Lamps
Scandinavian table lamps are designed to create localized lighted areas on desks and shelves. Available in black and silver, as well as nature-based colors such as forest green and terracotta red, the Leaf Table Lamp is stylish in any setting. Table lamp shades come in a variety of shapes, including the traditional conical and modern flat lamp heads. Scandinavian table lamps also come in more unique forms like the Control Table Lamp, an upright light bulb with adjustable dimness.
Scandinavian Wall Sconces
Providing an unobtrusive lighting option, Scandinavian wall sconces are designed to highlight specific sections of a home’s living space. Built with the same sleek style of other lighting forms, wall sconces come in neutral colors to match existing home décor. Whether they have a sleek conical design like the Tip Wall Lamp or a bell-shaped lamp design like the Ambit Wall Lamp, wall sconces are a timeless accent in Nordic lighting. And with adjustable heads and dimmable lights, minimalist wall sconces are both practical and tasteful.