Cotton Table Lamps

Table lamp model 2468 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s. Brass with cotton shades. Stamped. Model 2468 is a delightful brass table lamp with three small shades in green, yellow, and red. The lamp has an elegant brass base with three stems that hold the shades at different heights. Because of its tricolour shades, it is known as the “traffic light lamp”. Designed by Josef Frank in the 1950s, this lamp has become a timeless Svenskt Tenn collectable. H: 54 cm W: 42 cm Shade D: 15 cm Josef Frank was a true European, he was also a pioneer of what would become classic 20th century Swedish design and the “Scandinavian Design Style”. Austrian- born Frank started his design career as an architect after having trained at the Technische Hochschule in Vienna between 1903 and 1910. After his training he went on to teach at Kunstgewerbeschule (The Viennese School of Arts and crafts) where he developed and espoused the new school of modernist thinking towards Architecture and Design that was coming to fruition in Vienna at the time. He also went on to lead the Vienna Werkbund throughout the 1920s. This was a truly progressive group of Architects and Designers who set about improving the daily lives of Austrian people through modernist design and architecture in partnership with Arts and Crafts ideals and construction. Frank’s leadership of the Werkbund had already cemented his place at the forefront of European design. Frank’s time in Vienna was typified by his design for the “Die Wohnung” exhibition of the Deutscher Werkbund in Stuttgart, 1927 where he exhibited along side his contemporaries at the forefront of design, such as the likes of Le Corbusier and Walter Gropius. Here he showed a specially designed pair of flat-roofed reinforced concrete houses in what is now seen as a typical modernist style. What separated Frank’s house from the other 32 houses of the exhibition was the interior and furniture inside the building. It was described as “Neo-Classical” and filled with an eclectic mix of period pieces, modern design and pieces designed by Frank himself that seemed to cross the two worlds. This was a complete opposite direction to that which his fellow Architects were travelling in with their pared back and angular aesthetics. Frank said of his own work: “The house is not a work of art, simply a place where one lives,” and by this reasoning Frank rejected the regimental mechanisation of the living space that his contemporaries believed in, instead he set about creating congenial and spontaneous interiors. Frank’s practice saw him placing the bright colours and the soft forms of nature back into the furnishings and interiors that he thought modernism sorely mist. Frank, along with Oskar Walch set up Haus und Garten in Vienna in 1925. This was Frank’s first commercial foray into furniture and home furnishings and the company went on to become the most influential furnishing house in Vienna with a riotous depth of colour and interesting shapes becoming the trademark of their design. However this success was to come to an end with rise of Nazism in Vienna in the early 1930’s. Frank was Jewish, and he and his wife Anna decided they would leave Vienna for her motherland: Sweden, in 1933. Frank continued to design for Haus and Garten, visiting Vienna occasionally and designing the pieces that would continue to be the company’s best sellers long after Frank was forced to hand the company over in 1938 after the Third Reich annexation of Austria. When Josef and Anna had moved to Sweden Frank had struck up a working relationship with Design shop owner Estrid Ericson. Ericson was the proprietor of Svenskt Tenn that at this point was a successful interiors shop in Stockholm with the royal warrant of appointment to the Swedish Royal Household. In 1935 Frank had become the chief designer for Svenskt Tenn and had set about putting all of his creative effort into his designs for the company. At the World Expositions in Paris in 1937 and New York in 1939 the world saw for the first time the wealth of products that Frank had been working on, ranging from candlesticks to cabinets, there was not a domestic object that Frank had not subjected to his colourful, comfortable and organic style of Modernism. Frank’s new school of Modernism championed ideas such as chairs having a freeing, open back and that “If one desires the room to be comfortable…all pieces of furniture should allow for a free view of the separating line between the floor and the wall. A cabinet without legs breaks this line and thus reduces the feeling of space.” A world-wide audience tired of classic Modernism’s furniture with solid planes and aggressive forms leapt upon these ideas and Franks natural and bright designs for Svenskt Tenn became internationally desired. Frank created over 2000 designs for Svenskt Tenn and his products continue to be the core of their brand. Frank’s rejections of tubular metal and heavy lacquers within his furniture have insured his unique light form of Modernism continues to influence and flourish today. His natural toned mahogany and walnut pieces along with his tactile leather covered and brightly shaded lighting still bring the forms of nature back into the home. Original Frank pieces are now increasingly rare, highly desirable and are the epitome of “Scandinavian Design”. Renowned Designer and Academic Isle Crawford...

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The Josef table merges cylinder and conical shapes on top of where sits a unique cotton drum lampshade, difusing a soft light. A perfect nightstand table lamp available in various fi...

Table lamp model 2467 designed by Josef Frank. Produced in Sweden by Svenskt Tenn. designed in 1938, this piece of a later manufacturing. Brass and original shade re-sewn with single...

An elevated and elegant association of spherical lines to create a unique shape. Playing with materials and geometries to create contrast, the Peona table lamp merges perfectly in a ...

A fine ribbed column and our signature cotton drum lampshade makes the Flutita table lamp an exceptional and timeless piece. A selection of natural marble and solid wood to choose fr...

This small accent table lamp is unsigned, but presumed to originate from Denmark and date to approximately 1960 and done in the period Mid-Cent...

FREEVOLLE the feminine sculpture lamp! For more than 20 years, the art of "handmade in Italy" has given life to the Maison Sabrina Landini, who’s brilliant spirit led to the foundat...

FREEVOLLE the feminine sculpture lamp! For more than 20 years, the art of "handmade in Italy" has given life to the Maison Sabrina Landini, who’s brilliant spirit led to the foundat...

TIFFANY the iconic lamp! For 20 years, we have been committed to offering you unique collections in terms of design and quality. Using an ancestral manufacturing silvering method, a...

Hollywood regency table lamp with golden base. The lamp requires one E27/26 lightbulb and currently has an EU-plug (usable outside EU with plug-converter). Additional information: M...

A beautifully designed and unique table lamp in the style and shape of a Palm Tree. The lamp core is fabricated of metal with a glazed finish. The curves in the palm are in segment...

Pair of Søholm ceramics table lamps made of clay with various shades of brown / orange. This is a very elegant pair of table lamps. We have replaced the shades by new handmade Belgia...

Designed by CASA&JARDÍN in the 90s, and redesigned in 2015, this version of the Daphne Lamp, the Daphne Table Lamp, takes inspiration from medieval S...

Lampada da tavolo con base in ottone e stelo centrale in plexiglass, paralume cilindrico in tessuto nero e due portalampada direzionabili in ceramica con snodo in ottone. 1960 ca. Ot...

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The Nebule lamp with a metal base large is part of a lamps series made from handwoven cotton with recycled phone wire by the Ethiopian cooperative ShimenaWeavingFriendships in Arba M...

Lignum in Latin means wood. The idea of the Lignum collection created by Alessandra Delgado arose from a great desire to take full advantage of the residues from Cinnamomo refores...

The Nebule lamp with a metal base large is part of a lamps series made from handwoven cotton with recycled phone wire by the Ethiopian cooperative ShimenaWeavingFriendships in Arba M...

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Walnut Fluta Table Lamp by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 58 cm. Materials: Cotton and walnut. Also available in different marble and wood options and finishes. Custom option...

Two Søholm ceramics table lamps made of clay with various shades of brown / orange. This is the same model with different height. We have replaced the shades by new handmade Belgian...

Table lamp by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Sanka Oy Finland from the 1960s. Acrylic, brass, cotton lampshade. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear consistent with age and use. Ic...

Rare table lamp by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno Oy from the 1960s. Rare dark green leather, brass and cotton lampshade. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear consistent with ...

Set of two table lamps designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape manufactured by Orno Oy, 1960s. Glass and painted metal with cotton lampshades. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent...

A balance of strength and volatility. At the age of forty-four, Antoni de Moragas Gallissà designed the Moragas lamp for his own office. Rationalist archi...

The design of this lamp is unique and the material is the most durable. This lamp could last generations sharing between each other. It is electrified for both the United States and ...

White Marble Pipito Table Lamp by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: Ø 30 x H 40 cm. Materials: Cotton and white marble. Also available in different marble and wood options and finishes. C...

Introducing our stunning Bucket table lamp, a true testament to craftsmanship. The lamp's base, made from Murano blown glass using our renowned Nougat technique, showcases a captivat...

A thick disc of travertine, topped by a brass cylinder supporting a large cotton lampshade. This shows all the refinement of Italian design. Noble materials used generously in perfe...

White Alabaster Pura Table Lamp by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 58 cm. Materials: Brass, cotton and white alabaster. Also available in different marble, wood and alabaster o...

Patterned lampshades have long been a decorator’s secret to add color and texture to a space in a unique way. Our exclusive patterned shades are the perfect tool for this - made of c...

Black Marble Peona Table Lamp by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 61 cm. Materials: Brass, cotton and black marble. Also available in different marble, wood and alabaster option...

White Alabaster Peona Table Lamp by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 61 cm. Materials: Brass, cotton and white alabaster. Also available in different marble, wood and alabaster ...

Here we have an excellent example of French Midcentury craftsmanship; A Jacques Adnet table lamp in hand stitched whiskey coloured leather. Jacques Adnet design is marked with the no...

Ecru Ceramic Josef Table Lamp by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: Ø 30 x H 41.5 cm. Materials: Brass, cotton and ceramic. Also available in different marble, wood and alabaster options a...

Tobacco Alabaster And Oak Base Pura Kelo Double Table Lamp by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: D 35 x W 35 x H 69 cm. Materials: Brass, cotton, oak and tobacco alabaster. Also available ...

Beige Ceramic Josef Table Lamp by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: Ø 30 x H 41.5 cm. Materials: Brass, cotton and ceramic. Also available in different marble, wood and alabaster options ...

White Marble Flutita Table Lamp by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: Ø 30 x H 40 cm. Materials: Cotton and white marble. Also available in different marble and wood options and finishes. ...

Ecru Ceramic Arko Table Lamp with White Lampshade by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 67 cm. Materials: Cotton lampshade and ceramic. Also available in different marbles and cer...

Luminion Medium Tubular Table Lamp by Mylene Niedzialkowski Dimensions: Ø 47,5 x H 65,5 cm. Materials: Cotton and wood. Small tubular table lamp in cott...

Set Of 3 Luminion Tubular Table Lamps by Mylene Niedzialkowski Dimensions: Medium: Ø 47,5 x H 65,5 cm. Small: Ø 47,5 x H 50,5 cm. Materials: Cotton and wood. Small tubular table lam...

Set Of 2 Luminion Tubular Table Lamps by Mylene Niedzialkowski Dimensions: Medium: Ø 47,5 x H 65,5 cm. Small: Ø 47,5 x H 50,5 cm. Materials: Cotton and wood. Small tubular table lam...

Luminion Small Tubular Table Lamp by Mylene Niedzialkowski Dimensions: Ø 47,5 x H 50,5 cm. Materials: Cotton and wood. Small tubular table lamp in cotto...

Black Ceramic Arko Table Lamp by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 67 cm. Materials: Cotton lampshade and black ceramic. Also available in different marbles and ceramics. Custom ...

Gathered lampshade in light blue Fermoie "Blue Moire" linen. Balloon lined in cream cotton matching the frame color. 100% linen lined in 100% cotton. Max. 60W bulb recommended.

Walnut Fluta Duoble Table Lamp by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: D 35 x W 35 x H 60 cm. Materials: Cotton and walnut. Also available in different marble and wood options and finishes. ...

White Alabaster Peona Table Lamp by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 61 cm. Materials: Brass, cotton and white alabaster. Also available in different marble, wood and alabaster ...

Ecru Ceramic Arko Table Lamp with Beige Lampshade by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 67 cm. Materials: Cotton lampshade and ceramic. Also available in different marbles and cer...

Green Marble Fluta DuobleTable Lamp by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: D 35 x W 35 x H 60 cm. Materials: Cotton and green marble. Also available in different marble and wood options and...

Green Marble Pura Table Lamp by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 58 cm. Materials: Brass, cotton and green marble. Also available in different marble, wood and alabaster options...

Brown Marble Pipo Duoble Table Lamp by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: D 35 x W 35 x H 60 cm. Materials: Cotton and brown marble. Also available in different marble and wood options and...

Walnut Pura Table Lamp by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 58 cm. Materials: Brass, cotton and walnut. Also available in different marble, wood and alabaster options and finishe...

Green Marble Pipito Table Lamp by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: Ø 30 x H 40 cm. Materials: Cotton and green marble. Also available in different marble and wood options and finishes. C...

White Alabaster And Oak Base Pura Kelo Double Table Lamp by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: D 35 x W 35 x H 69 cm. Materials: Brass, cotton, oak and white alabaster. Also available in d...

White Alabaster And Oak Base Pura Kelo Double Table Lamp by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: D 35 x W 35 x H 69 cm. Materials: Brass, cotton, oak and white alabaster. Also available in d...

White Alabaster And Walnut Base Pura Kelo Double Table Lamp by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: D 35 x W 35 x H 69 cm. Materials: Brass, cotton, walnut and white alabaster. Also availabl...