Gunnar Asplund Wall Lights and Sconces

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...

Arvid Böhlmarks, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Wall Light or Sconce, Brass, Lacquered Metal, Sweden, 1940s A patinated brass and lacquered metal wall light designed and produced by Ar...

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...

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...

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

“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 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...

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, ...

"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 ...

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 ...

Gunnar Asplund for ASEA, wall lamp, model '641', blown glass, lacquered metal, Sweden, 1940s Swedish architect Gunnar Asplund (1885–1940) designed this elegant wall lamp, model 641,...

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