Brass Floor Lamp, Sweden

A monumental and unusual lamp by British potter, Bernard Rooke. An early piece, probably dating from the 1960s, and initialled BR on the side. Large-scale single-piece Rooke lamps are rare to see - kiln size often a limiting-factor - particularly with an original shade. The base is hand-built, with the lower section finished in a glaze of green/grey. The upper part is glazed showing natural terracotta tones and features raised patterns and piercing, finishing in pierced loops at the top. Both the base and shade are in good original condition, with normal wear from age and use and the hand-making process. A firing crack to the interior flat section of the base appears stable, and is not visible in use. Wiring: The original wiring has been removed and will need to be replaced in the country of install to meet local needs. The lamp-holder takes a bayonet-fitting bulb and we recommend low-heat models to protect this piece for the future. Shade: The lamp has its original shade, which is rare, and this one is an unusual size for Rooke designs. Overall it has retained pretty good shape, with a little "ovalling", minor marks and occasional short crack to the liner. The fitting is a duplex...

A mid-20th century totem lamp by ceramicist Bernard Rooke, England. An early piece, and unusual to see this example of Rooke's work; hand-built, with great character. A tall piece ...

A mid-20th century totem lamp by ceramicist Bernard Rooke, England. An early piece, and unusual to see this example of Rooke's work; hand-built, with great character in natural sha...

A good sized table lamp in brass by Hans Agne Jakobsson, and made by his company in Markaryd, Sweden, mid-20th century. Labelled to the base. A simple design with a height-adjustabl...

A pair of brass candlesticks, in Art Nouveau style. First half 20th century, Sweden. Simple design, of sheet and cast brass. Good condition with some age-related wear, old cleaner a...

A mid-century brass pendant light in the shape of a top hat by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for his company in Markaryd, Sweden. An unusual and rarely seen piece of Nordic design. Labelled in...

A black-lacquered metal, brass, red plastic band and white fabric floor lamp designed and produced by EWÅ Värnamo, Sweden, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 52.5”  H x 9.25” W x 1...

A brass and metal floor lamp designed by Erik Wärnå and produced by EWÅ Värnamo, Sweden, 1950s. Socket takes standard E-26 medium base bulb. There is no maximum wattage stated ...

An adjustable brass, metal and rattan floor lamp designed and produced by EWÅ Värnamo, Sweden, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 52”  H x 9.5” W x 14” D Stated dimensions include ...

An adjustable brass floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 50.45” H x 10.25” W x 20.5” D Dimensions vary based on position of light. Bulb...

Adjustable Swedish brass floor lamp designed by Ewå Värnamo and manufactured by EWÅ in Sweden, 1970s. Designed in the 1970s by Ewå Värnamo, this unique floor lamp is made entirely...

ASEA, floor lamp, brass, plastic, metal, Sweden, 1960s This delicate floor lamp of Swedish origin embodies a splendid construction of round shapes and delicate lines. The shade is w...