1970s, Brass and Glass Pendant Lamp by Börje Claes for Norellet, Sweden

Beautiful eight arm chandelier in brass designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd AB in Sweden in the 1970s. The eight brass arms supports art glass vases each 15cm / 5,91 Inches ...

Ceiling lamp designed by Carl Fagerlund, manufactured by Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s. This elegant fixture features a brass frame combined with intricately textured crystal glass, creati...

Beautiful pendant designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. This lamp is made of brass with crystal glass and is in a very nice condition. The textured glass reflects a wond...

1960s chandelier designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, manufactured by AB Markaryd, Sweden. This elegant pendant light features a brass structure with textured art glass shades. The up an...

Swedish Modern, with its simplified lines and lack of excessive ornamentation, was a counter reaction to the earlier, more decorative design movements such as Art Deco. In comparison, as this pair of wall lamps demonstrates, the mid-century era brought streamlined modernism to Sweden as well. Börje Claes designed this polished brass wall lamp model with both table and floor lamp versions. In these wall lamp versions he combined a classical shape with carefully thought out proportions and Swedish craftsmanship. Similarly to the other versions, the necks’ characteristic curve holding the brass shades define this model. To accompany the defined curves, the backplates have a circular shape that mirrors the shape of the shade. The inside of the shade has a patinated metal look to enhance the light the lamp emits with a beautiful effect. While there is a clear attention on the design elements, functionality was of equal importance in the classic “Svensk design” manner, in which form must follow function in order for something to be considered ‘god design’ (sic.). As such, the lamps’ trumpet shades can be adjusted freely on the vertical axis through a so-called knee joint by the German company OMI. In line with the Functionalist trend of the time, the designer abandoned ornamentation in favour of form. Nonetheless, the warmth and beauty inherent in Swedish design is maintained, as well as high-quality craftsmanship provided by Swedish manufacturer, Norlett Elit...

Table lamp by Börje Claes for Norelett, Sweden, 1960s.

Whether placed on a bedside table, a desk, or a living room console, this vintage table lamp stands out as both a functional lighting solution and a statement piece. Its enduring des...

Vintage pendant lamp by Temde from the 1970s, featuring a stylish design crafted from acrylic glass and brass. This elegant fixture showcases the brand’s classic blend of mid-century...