Sonja Katzin Wall Lights and Sconces

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...

“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...

"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 ...

This Scandinavian Art Deco wall light was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1940s. The light has a classic, elegant design that combines brass and fabric. It features two l...

Swedish design wall light, 1940s The light features an extendable, articulated arm with ornate scrollwork in a dark bronze antique brass finish, paired with a classic bell-shaped cr...

Pair of outdoor wall lights by Gunnar Asplund for ASEA, with large glass shades with encapsulated air bubbles giving a watery effect. Metal frames in a clean modernist design, lacque...

Scandinavian wall lamp of the Swedish designer Hans Bergström edited by ASEA in the 1960s. Structure in solid brass with holes. Diffuser in opaque white opaline in the shape of a dro...

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

The lamps feature black-lacquered metal arms with softly curved lines. The generous opaline glass shades rest on three slender supports, giving the design a light and balanced appear...

Rare model produced by ASEA, Sweden, 1940s. Good original condition with beautiful patina.  

Pair of striking table lamps by Sonja Katzin, made from brass with a beautiful graphic pattern on the bases that contrasts with the sleek modernist forms. Height 55 cm (bases 35 cm)...