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Lisa Johansson-Pape for Stockmann-Orno, chandelier, brass, fabric, lacquered steel and aluminum, Finland, 1950s Lisa Johansson-Pape’s suspended luminaires reflect her commitment to creating atmospheric yet functional light through carefully balanced materials and understated forms. The design is defined by its delicately tensioned fabric shade in a neutral off-white color, stretched over a lacquered steel framework that remains subtly visible through the translucent surface. At the center, a sculptural brass “crown” element provides a subtle decorative accent , a motif that frequently recurs throughout Johansson-Pape’s lighting designs. The lamp produces a soft, warm, and highly diffused light, while simultaneously accentuating the sculptural brass crown element. The translucent fabric shade filters and disperses the illumination evenly across the surface of the fixture, reducing glare and creating a calm atmospheric glow. Lisa Johansson-Pape (1907–1989) was one of Finland’s leading designers and is best known for her pioneering work in lighting design. Trained originally as a furniture designer, she began designing light fixtures in 1942 for the Stockmann-Orno lighting factory, where she later served as artistic director. Johansson-Pape herself reflected on this transition: “It was quite by accident that I became a lighting designer. By education, I am a furniture designer, but I had to make lamps during the war. The light fixtures began to interest me to such an extent that I set aside furniture design. I wish to provide every Finnish household with good light.” Working with materials such as enamelled metal, brass, acrylic, and glass, Johansson-Pape created lighting designs that combined technical innovation with practical functionality and refined aesthetics. Her lamps were designed not only for homes but also for public spaces including hospitals, churches, and ships, where thoughtful illumination was essential. Johansson-Pape’s work represented Finland at numerous international exhibitions and received widespread critical acclaim, establishing her as a significant figure on the international design stage.

Dimensions:
Height: 26.38 in (67 cm)Width: 23.63 in (60 cm)Depth: 23.63 in (60 cm)
Style:
Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Aluminum,Brass,Fabric
Place of Origin:
Finland
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
1950s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Every item Morentz offers is checked by our team of 30 craftspeople in our in-house workshop. Special restoration or reupholstery requests can be done. Check ‘About the item’ or ask our design specialists for detailed information on the condition.
Seller Location:
Waalwijk, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: 501183051stDibs: LU933150683372

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Established in 2006, Morentz has a team of approximately 55 restorers, upholsterers, interior advisers and art historians, making it a gallery, workshop and upholstery studio, all in one. Every day, a carefully selected array of 20th-century furniture arrives from all over the world at the firm’s warehouse, where the team thoroughly examines each piece to determine what, if any, work needs to be done. Whether that means new upholstery or a complete restoration, Morentz's aim is always to honor the designer’s intention while fulfilling the wishes of the client. The team is up to any challenge, from restoring a single piece to its original glory to furnishing a large-scale hotel project.

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Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno Rare Chandelier in Brass and Off-White Fabric

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