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1940s Bohlmarks Brass And Leather Table Lamp

Harald Notini Pair Table Lamps Brass Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s
Harald Notini Pair Table Lamps Brass Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s

Harald Notini Pair Table Lamps Brass Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s

By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Harald Notini

Located in Vienna, AT

A brass and elm-wood table lamp, model 15296, marked at the bottom, produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, c. 1940s.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Swedish modern brass table lamp designed by Harald Elof Notini, Böhlmarks, 1940s
Swedish modern brass table lamp designed by Harald Elof Notini, Böhlmarks, 1940s

Swedish modern brass table lamp designed by Harald Elof Notini, Böhlmarks, 1940s

By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Harald Notini

Located in Hägersten, SE

Swedish modern table lamp designed by Harald Elof Notini. Produced during the 1940s by Arvid Böhlmarks lampfabrik in Stockholm, Sweden.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Modern Table Lamp Model 15624 by Böhlmarks
Swedish Modern Table Lamp Model 15624 by Böhlmarks

Swedish Modern Table Lamp Model 15624 by Böhlmarks

By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik

Located in Karlstad, SE

A striking table lamp by Böhlmarks, model 15624, produced during the 1940s–50s.

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish modern brass table lamps by Harald Elof Notini, Böhlmarks 1950s
Swedish modern brass table lamps by Harald Elof Notini, Böhlmarks 1950s

Swedish modern brass table lamps by Harald Elof Notini, Böhlmarks 1950s

By Harald Notini, Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik

Located in Hägersten, SE

Produced in Stockholm, Sweden by Arvid Böhlmarks lampfabriks during the 1950s. Made from solid brass with bakelite lamp holders and new lamp shades in white cotton.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Harald Notini, Art Deco Brass Table Lamp for Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1930s.
Harald Notini, Art Deco Brass Table Lamp for Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1930s.

Harald Notini, Art Deco Brass Table Lamp for Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1930s.

By Bohlmarks, Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Nordiska Kompaniet, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Harald Notini

Located in Malmö, SE

An elegant Art Deco / Swedish Grace brass and wood table lamp. Designed by Harald Notini for Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Table lamp "15624" by Bertil Brisborg for Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1950s
Table lamp "15624" by Bertil Brisborg for Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1950s

Table lamp "15624" by Bertil Brisborg for Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1950s

By Bertil Brisborg, Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Table lamp designed by Bertil Brisborg and produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Table lamp model 15582 Designed by Harald Notini for Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Table lamp model 15582 Designed by Harald Notini for Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik

Table lamp model 15582 Designed by Harald Notini for Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik

By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Harald Notini

Located in Stockholm, SE

This rare table lamp, model 15582, was produced in Stockholm during the 1950s by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik and stands as a refined example of Swedish Modern lighting.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Table lamp model 6937 designed by Harald Elof Notini. Produced by Arvid Böhlmark
Table lamp model 6937 designed by Harald Elof Notini. Produced by Arvid Böhlmark

Table lamp model 6937 designed by Harald Elof Notini. Produced by Arvid Böhlmark

By Harald Notini, Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik

Located in Hägersten, SE

Produced by Arvid Böhlmarks lampfabrik during the 1920s. Made from pewter with lamp fitment of nickel plated brass and turn light switch of bakelite.

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Pewter

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1940s Böhlmarks Brass and Leather Table Lamp
1940s Böhlmarks Brass and Leather Table Lamp

1940s Böhlmarks Brass and Leather Table Lamp

By Bohlmarks, Paavo Tynell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1940s Böhlmarks brass and leather table lamp. Produced by the iconic Swedish lamp maker circa 1940 and executed in green painted metal, brass and beautifully distressed but tight lea...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

1940s Böhlmarks Brass and Leather Table Lamp
1940s Böhlmarks Brass and Leather Table Lamp

1940s Böhlmarks Brass and Leather Table Lamp

By Bohlmarks, Paavo Tynell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1940s Böhlmarks brass and leather table lamp. Produced by the iconic Swedish lamp maker circa 1940 and executed in green painted metal, brass and beautifully distressed but tight lea...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Metal

Pair of 1940s Böhlmarks Brass and Leather Table Lamps
Pair of 1940s Böhlmarks Brass and Leather Table Lamps

Pair of 1940s Böhlmarks Brass and Leather Table Lamps

By Bohlmarks, Paavo Tynell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 1940s Böhlmarks brass and leather table lamp. Produced by the iconic Swedish lamp maker circa 1940 and executed in green painted metal, brass and beautifully distressed but t...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Brass, Mahogany and Leather Table Lamp from Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s
Brass, Mahogany and Leather Table Lamp from Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s

Brass, Mahogany and Leather Table Lamp from Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s

By Bohlmarks

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Elegant brass table lamp from Böhlmarks, with a smooth concave disc shade. Mahogany handle wreathed with leather around the base.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Brass and Leather Table Lamp from Böhlmarks
Midcentury Brass and Leather Table Lamp from Böhlmarks

Midcentury Brass and Leather Table Lamp from Böhlmarks

By Bohlmarks

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Elegant table lamp from Böhlmarks, made from brass with a black lacquered shade and handle wound with natural leather.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Böhlmarks, Table Lamp, Brass, Leather, Green-Lacquered Metal, Sweden, c. 1940s
Böhlmarks, Table Lamp, Brass, Leather, Green-Lacquered Metal, Sweden, c. 1940s

Böhlmarks, Table Lamp, Brass, Leather, Green-Lacquered Metal, Sweden, c. 1940s

By Bohlmarks

Located in High Point, NC

A brass, leather and green-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced by Böhlmarks, Sweden, c. 1940s.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Scandinavian Midcentury Table Lamp by Böhlmarks, 1940s, Sweden
Scandinavian Midcentury Table Lamp by Böhlmarks, 1940s, Sweden

Scandinavian Midcentury Table Lamp by Böhlmarks, 1940s, Sweden

By Bohlmarks

Located in Karlstad, SE

A desk lamp by Swedish manufacturer Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, model 15616. This rare table lamp is made of brass with a leather handle, standing on a heavy V-shaped metal vcfrv fo...

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Brass and Leather Table Lamp by Bo Notini
Brass and Leather Table Lamp by Bo Notini

Brass and Leather Table Lamp by Bo Notini

By Bohlmarks, Bo Notini

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Brass table lamp by Bo Notini with a striking silhouette and a nice combination of materials. Elmwood handle partly dressed with leather. Streamlined brass shade and lovely brass fee...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish grace silver plated table lamp 6853 by Harald Notini, Böhlmarks
Swedish grace silver plated table lamp 6853 by Harald Notini, Böhlmarks

Swedish grace silver plated table lamp 6853 by Harald Notini, Böhlmarks

By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Harald Notini

Located in Hägersten, SE

Table lamp 6853 designed by Harald Elof Notini. Produced by Böhlmarks lampfabrik in Stockholm Sweden ca 1924-35.

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Silver Plate

Harald Notini Table Lamp Produced by Böhlmarks in Sweden
Harald Notini Table Lamp Produced by Böhlmarks in Sweden

Harald Notini Table Lamp Produced by Böhlmarks in Sweden

By Harald Notini

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare table lamp designed by Harald Notini. Produced by Böhlmarks in Sweden.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Harald Notini Attributed to Table Lamp Produced by Böhlmarks in Sweden
Harald Notini Attributed to Table Lamp Produced by Böhlmarks in Sweden

Harald Notini Attributed to Table Lamp Produced by Böhlmarks in Sweden

By Harald Notini

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare table lamp attributed to Harald Notini. Produced by Böhlmarks in Sweden.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1940s Böhlmarks Brass and Leather Table Lamp
1940s Böhlmarks Brass and Leather Table Lamp

1940s Böhlmarks Brass and Leather Table Lamp

By Paavo Tynell, Bohlmarks

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1940s Böhlmarks brass and leather table lamp. Produced by the iconic Swedish lamp maker circa 1940 and executed in green painted metal, brass and beautifully distressed but tight lea...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Brass, Mahogany and Leather Table Lamp from Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s
Brass, Mahogany and Leather Table Lamp from Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s

Brass, Mahogany and Leather Table Lamp from Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s

By Bohlmarks

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Elegant table lamp from Böhlmarks, with a brass base, leather wound handle and green lacquered metal shade adorned with a brass rim and knob.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Swedish Midcentury Table Lamp in Mahogany and Leather by Böhlmarks
Swedish Midcentury Table Lamp in Mahogany and Leather by Böhlmarks

Swedish Midcentury Table Lamp in Mahogany and Leather by Böhlmarks

By Bohlmarks

Located in Karlstad, SE

Rare table lamp in brass, leather and wood, by Böhlmarks, Sweden. This elegant lamp was manufactured during the Swedish Modern era and is of very high quality. It consists of a heav...

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Bohlmarks Brass Desk Lamp Natural Leather for Nordiska Kompaniet, circa 1940
Bohlmarks Brass Desk Lamp Natural Leather for Nordiska Kompaniet, circa 1940

Bohlmarks Brass Desk Lamp Natural Leather for Nordiska Kompaniet, circa 1940

By Nordiska Kompaniet, Bohlmarks

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Vintage Swedish table and desk lamp designed for Bohlmarks in circa 1940 for Nordiska Kompaniet, Stockholm. The table lamp is made of brass, the stem winded with patinated natural...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Located in Rome, IT

Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, each composed of a curved brass arm extending from a circular wall plate (12 cm diameter) to support a spherical opaline glass diffuser. ...

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By Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated brass dome ceiling lamp. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Finnish designs...

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Located in High Point, NC

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Located in New York, NY

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By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

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By Søholm Stentøj

Located in Stockholm, SE

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1940s Bohlmarks Brass And Leather Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1940s bohlmarks brass and leather table lamp for your home. Each 1940s bohlmarks brass and leather table lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using brass, metal and animal skin. There are many kinds of the 1940s bohlmarks brass and leather table lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1940s bohlmarks brass and leather table lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1940s bohlmarks brass and leather table lamp over the years, but those crafted by Böhlmarks, Bo Notini and Harald Notini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1940s Bohlmarks Brass And Leather Table Lamp?

Prices for a 1940s bohlmarks brass and leather table lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,092 and can go as high as $8,200, while the average can fetch as much as $4,350.

A Close Look at Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.

ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN 

CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
  • Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
  • Open, airy spaces
  • Promotion of functionality
  • Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
  • Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
  • A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods

SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.

Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.

Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.

The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak

Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.

Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.

On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries. 

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.

Styles to Know

Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.

How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp

Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.