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Lisa Johansson-Pape 'Lisa' floor lamp for Innolux Oy. Originally produced in the 1950s by Orno, this newly authorized re-edition of the iconic lamp is made by Innolux in Finland usi...

Lisa Johansson-Pape Table lamp Manufactured by Orno Finland, 1950 Brass, leather, canvas shade From the archives of Side Gallery. Barcelona Measurements 10 cm x 10 cm x 69 H cm 3.93 in x 3.93 in x 27.10 H in Literature Design Musuem, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Helsinki, 1986; Ornamo, Helsinki, 1962 Bio Finnish designer Lisa Johansson-Pape enjoyed a long and varied career in lighting, furniture, textile, and ceramic design. She was one of Finland’s leading lighting designers in the 20th century and was instrumental in promoting Finnish design internationally. Born in 1907, Lisa Johansson-Pape studied at the Industrial Art Institute in Helsinki University of Art & Design (Now Aalto University of Art & Design), graduating in 1928. She worked as a furniture designer for Kylmäkoski and Stockmann and created carpets for the Friends of Finnish Handicraft, before turning her attention to lighting design. She collaborating with the Stockmann-owned lighting factory Orno from 1942, famously remarking, “it was quite by accident that I became a design light artist. By education, I am a furniture designer, but I had to make lamps during the war.” Notable designs include the Lisa (1947), Sipuli (1954), and Laura (1957) pendant lamps. The Sipuli, often referred to by the English translation Onion, resembles the form of the vegetable for which it was named. The angular design in opaline glass was awarded a gold medal at the Triennale di Milano in 1954, which was just one of several prizes Johansson-Pape received in her career; she was also awarded a silver medal at the 1951 Triennale...

French Art Deco style silver-plated serving tray from Christofle. This small cocktail tray is hallmarked on the reverse. In very good condition, wear consistent with age, materials...

This rare table lamp, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape and produced by Stockmann-Orno in Finland during the 1950s, captures the essence of Scandinavian mid-century design through its ...

Black leather table lamp designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Illums Bolighus. Rewired. Shade not included.

A rare and exceptionally elegant Finnish table lamp, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape and manufactured by Orno in Finland during the 1940s. The lamp is the celebrated Model 2053, an ...

Table lamp designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape manufactured by Orno Oy, 1960s. Glass leg and chromed metal detail with original fabric lampshade. Good vintage condition, some marks consi...

This serving tray, designed by Jens Quistgaard and produced by Nissen in Denmark during the 1950s, is a refined example of Danish modern utility fused with artisanal detailing. Const...

Serving Tray in Teak by Jens Quistgaard, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Teak Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Dansk in Denmark Dimensions (W x D x H): 57 x 32 ...

1960s Sculptural Opaline Glass Table Lamp Attributed to Lisa Johansson Pape. Executed in a single piece of frosted opaline glass with six feet of white PVC cord. Switch on cord. Unma...

This is a vintage decorative serving tray. An English, mahogany cocktail or canapé platter in Georgian revival taste, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970. Delightful revival...

A rare and early brass table lamp designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape and manufactured by Orno in Finland in the 1940s. The lamp features an adjustable three leaf or feather-like decorat...