Gunnar Asplund Furniture

Three E27 socket. Works with 220V and 110V. Our lamps are checked, cleaned and are suitable for use in the USA. Bulbs are not included. It is possible to install this device in al...

Charming Swedish ceiling light from the 1950s in classic colors of black, gold and white. Five black lacquered arms, each with an enameled glass diffus...

A pair of brass and pink fabric wall lights produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 7.5"H x 5.0"W x 6.5"D Back Plate Dim...

Set of two ASEA "Coquille" wall lamps in great condition. Elegant wall sconces with acid treated glass, manufactured by the Swedish company ASEA Skandia in the 1940s. Acid-etching i...

This striking five-arm chandelier was produced by ASEA in Sweden in the early 1950s. An excellent example of Swedish Modern lighting design, it showcases a refined blend of materials...

Rare and large outdoor wall lamp designed by Gunnar Asplund. Produced by ASEA in Sweden.

A mid-century modernist wall lamp designed by Bo Råman and produced by the Swedish lighting manufacturer ASEA Belysning in the 1950s. Crafted from brass, it features a bowl-shaped gl...

An oak, brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches):...

This elegant pair of Scandinavian wall sconces stands out for its sculptural shell form and refined materials. The shades are crafted from molded glass with a softly frosted finish, ...

Vintage Swedish wall light, Circa 1940th. Patinated brass with flexible arm and perforated shade. Newly rewired with candelabra socket.

"Coquille" wall lamp by ASEA in excellent condition. This elegant wall sconce was manufactured by the Swedish company ASEA Skandia in the 1940s. The shell shaped glass shade rest on ...

“GA9” appears to be inspired by a droplet, floating upward the wall. The mouth blown glass with bubbles creates an intricate play between light and shadow, giving the appearance of light travelling through water. Swedish architect and designer, Erik Gunnar Asplund, is celebrated as the godfather of functionalist design in Sweden. Like his celebrated Stockholm City Library, these lamps emphasize geometric simplicity and clarity of form. The construction of this model is ingenious, with a bent arm holding the glass in place, with yet another arm holding the light source in the centre of the luminaire. The black lacquered metal bends organically into sinuous forms, while the backplates have a polygon shape. Pairing the geometric elements with the more organic ones shows Asplund’s great eye for design that was well ahead of his time. The large, mushroom-like mouth blown glass shades have distinctive “drops” on their surfaces, creating a beautiful effect that becomes even more apparent when the light is on. The atmospheric light it creates is not measurable, nor is it functional in the traditional sense. It is easily forgotten, but nevertheless important when creating a space of wellbeing. It is the most basic and fundamental of all lighting principles, one that has been with us since the dawn of time. Asplund’s life and work served as inspiration to a number of Scandinavian design luminaries, such as lifelong friend and mentee Alvar Aalto, as well as Erik Bryggman...