Gunnar Asplund Lighting

These stunning outdoor wall lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson are a rare find for fans of mid-century modern design. The Swedish designer was known for his high-quality and innovative lig...

“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...

A brass and frosted glass wall light produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.75” H x 24.875” W x 7“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.375” H x 1.125” W...

A copper and glass sconce designed and produced by Gunnar Asplund (attribution), Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of back plate (inches) : (3.87 x 3.87 x .75).

This pair of wall lamps, designed by Hans Bergström for ASEA circa 1950, epitomizes the Swedish Modern style. Crafted in brushed brass, the shades feature a delicate perforated edge ...

A large and exceptionally elegant Swedish wall fixture from the 1940s, produced by an unidentified manufacturer. The design shows clear similarities to the work of Edvard Hagman, yet...

A pair of brass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dramatic patina and light denting present. Overall Dimensions (inches):  4.25” H x 7” W x 6“ D Back Plate Di...

Beautiful wall light by Hans Bergström, with a brass frame with decorative knobs suspending the voluminous opaline glass shade. Hans Bergström was the owner and creative director of...

A lighting pendant attributed to Gunnar Eklöf. Probably original Lacquered finish on metal with glass cup. Swedish modern, 1940s. Existing wires, rewiring available upon request.

"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 ...

A pair of copper wall lights produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 6.5"H x 8.0"W x 8.75"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.5"H x 3.5"W x 1.0"D Bulb Spe...

Swedish Modern wall lamp model 8594. Produced in Sweden by Bohlmarks Lampfabrik, 1950s. Good vintage condition with some age related wear and patina.