Einar Backstrom Wall Lights and Sconces

3 rare Model 40 wall light brass by Skelleftea Sweden 1970. in Brass articulated, can be use as reading light, picture light good overall condition Measure...

High quality ceiling lights in brass, lacquered metal and glass. Simple cubist shapes and superb color matching give these lamps something extra. The lamp parts...

Charming Swedish Modern Wall lamp made out of expanded metal and brass. The metal creates a mesh design in off white with an internal white glass lantern. Can be mounted vertical or ...

Carl-Axel Acking & BRODERNA - Scandinavian Modern A rare sculptural wall light designed by Carl Axel Acking, a renowned Swedish architect, author and furniture designer. Manufactured by Bro¨derna Malmstro¨ms Metallvarufabrik, Sweden, 1940s. Perforated brass shade...

A pair of brass and glass wall lights or flush mounts designed and produced in Sweden, 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.50” H x 7.25” W x 3.50” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches)...

In the annals of mid-century modern design, the Swedish designer and architect, Gunnar Asplund stood out as a luminary, and his delicately sculptural creations, such as this pair of wall lamps from the 1950s, epitomize the era's sophistication and functional beauty. Swedish architect and designer, Erik Gunnar Asplund is celebrated as the godfather of functionalist design in Sweden. Asplund's meticulous attention to detail and penchant for marrying form with function is evident in these wall lamps, combining materials just as ingeniously as forms and shapes. Crafted in the 1950s, these wall lamps feature circular brass mounts that gracefully extend two brass arms, holding both the light bulbs and the large, sculptural opaline glass diffusers. The geometric precision of the design reflects Asplund's architectural background, where clean lines and balanced proportions reign supreme. The lamps serve as great examples of the enduring quality of mid-century Swedish craftsmanship. Swedish mid-century modern design, marked by its emphasis on simplicity and functionality, sought to bring beauty into everyday life. Asplund's pieces encapsulate this ethos, transcending mere utilitarianism to become objets d'art that enhance living spaces. Manufactured by ASEA, a Swedish powerhouse in electrical engineering and industrial design, these lamps embody the marriage of aesthetics and utility. ASEA, founded in 1883, played a pivotal role in shaping Sweden's industrial landscape. Their foray into lighting design seamlessly blended technological innovation with artistic sensibility, making them a prominent player in the mid-century modern movement. The choice of brass and opaline glass as primary materials in these lamps speaks to the enduring appeal of this combination in mid-century modern lighting design. Brass, with its warm and timeless lustre, complements the opulence of mid-century interiors, while opaline glass diffusers disperse light with a soft, ethereal glow. This harmonious pairing endures as a hallmark of sophistication, blending seamlessly into contemporary design aesthetics. Swedish lighting design, deeply rooted in the country's commitment to quality craftsmanship and functional elegance, continues to influence global trends. The enduring popularity of mid-century modern design, exemplified by these Erik Gunnar Asplund lamps...

A pair of pine wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 7” H x 6.25” W x 8” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 5.25” H x 3.5” W x .75” D Bul...

A pair of metal and hand-embroidered fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.5”  H x 7.75” W x 2.75” D Back Plate Dimensions (i...

A pair of brass and rattan wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.5” H x 6.75” W x 14” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 2.5” Diameter x...

Swedish Modern lighting was directly influenced by ASEA, the historic company that had a decisive influence on how the Swedish electrotechnical industry has developed. Based on the c...

Telescopic extendable brass wall lamp. Made in Sweden in 1940s Original fabric shade. The shortest length is 23 inches Longest - 38 inches Designed as plug-in with the cord. Complime...

Table lamp model 5014 in brass and cognac leather by Einar Bäckström circa 1940s. Signed on the bottom. Rewired. We recommend this lamp to be rewired following the buyer's country's...