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Scandinavian midcentury brass and opaline glass wall lamp from the 1950s. Each lamp are held up by a brass backplate and a brass holder for the removable opaline glass coneshaped lam...

Outdoor wall lamp by Gunnar Asplund for ASEA, 1940s. This lamp features a very large clear glass shade, resting on a frame of painted metal. Th...

Lovely frosted pair of opaline glass wall lamps by Asea Sweden 1950s. Classic wall lamps with cylindershaped glass shades held up by a cone brassholder attached to round brass wall b...

Italian Mid-Century Modern curved glass and brass wall lamp, 1950s Curved wall lamp with light green background, double central line pattern in brass...

1950s large Scandinavian outdoor wall light in patinated copper and amber glass. Designer unknown. Executed in richly patinated copper and textured amber glass. A highly sculptural d...

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 large black-painted iron and blown glass wall lights designed by Gunnar Asplund and produced by ASEA, Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 15” H x 14” W x 21.5” D B...

Three elegant pairs of Scandinavian Modern wall lights by Carl Fagerlund for Swedish Orrefors. Thick, textured tubular glass on brass mount. Manufactured in Sweden in the late 1950s....

A pair of glass and black-painted metal wall lights designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.5” H x 10” W x 15.5” D Back Plat...

1950s Design style brass and textured glass wall light, elegant, presence and class all in transparency. 2 E14 light bulbs required. New item, never used.

Elegant and large wall lamp manufactured in Sweden during the 1940s. Unattributed to any designer or maker. Made from brass with two large white opaline glass diffuser. The lamp i...

GA4 is a well balanced luminaire, designed to give an indirect light in the original environment. The luminaire consists of a spun aluminum shade, cut at an angle in order to foll...