Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 20

Swedish Modern Brass and Glass Chandelier, Sweden 1940s

About the Item

The profoundly influential 20th-century Swedish designers pioneered a style that was lightweight, floral, and elegant in its simplicity, which is embodied by this lamp. These designers achieved an elegant combination of practicality and sophistication that was unmatched by many of their contemporaries in other countries. This five-armed, brass ceiling lamp’s design is rooted in traditional historic styles, while employing modern details such as the curved arms, coloured striped glass, and brass details. The shades have a classic drum shape that offers plenty of surface to showcase the glass, and to illuminate the space. The straight rod is combined with predominantly curved elements, such as the chandelier arms and decorative scrolls on the body. Despite the details, the structure remains uncluttered so that the shades stand out effectively. The eye-catching brass body is enriched with the warmth the light creates when the light is switched on, creating a cosy atmosphere. Thanks to the arrangement of the shades, the light is distributed evenly in all directions when switched on. The combination of materials, shapes, and textures evoke this lamp’s classically Swedish modern design, a clear return to bright simplicity that is in opposition with the later brighter, mass-produced models’ aesthetic. The best qualities of Swedish mid-century designers’ light fixtures are most often their atmospheric light and disciplined, functionalist design. With a focus on craftsmanship, materials, and clean lines, the Swedish Modern design philosophy behind this lamp remains relevant today. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Some minor wear marks. Dent present on the ceiling rose. Lamp has recently been rewired. Dimensions: 23.62 in Ø x 55.12 in H 60 cm Ø x 140 cm H
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 55.12 in (140 cm)Diameter: 23.63 in (60 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Some minor wear marks. Dent present on the ceiling rose. Lamp has recently been rewired.
  • Seller Location:
    Utrecht, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 202422541stDibs: LU2947339844922

More From This Seller

View All
Modern Swedish Brass and Glass Globe Chandelier, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
A well-chosen lighting piece can embellish and shift the atmosphere of any interior. In Scandinavia, interior lighting was of particular importance - with dark winters in Nordic coun...
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Swedish Modern Three-Armed Chandelier with Frosted Glass Shades, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This Swedish Modern chandelier epitomises the sleek and functional design ethos that characterised mid-century lighting. Scandinavian design in general gained world recognition in th...
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Swedish Modern Brass Hanging Lamp with Openwork Element, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Hanging lights have been used as decorative focal points for rooms since the early 20th century. In Scandinavian mid-century design, where interior lighting is of particular importan...
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

European Brass and Glass Pendant Ceiling Lamp, Europe 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
From beautiful Danish designs to iconic Swedish models, European lighting has made a name for itself in the world of interior design. With silhouettes as varied as they come, the mid...
Category

Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Model "P165" Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp by LYFA, Denmark 1940s
By Lyfa
Located in Utrecht, NL
Lighting is a huge part of Danish and Scandinavian design, ranging from the warm, low light of a candle to the bright overhead glow of a ceiling light. This 1940s ceiling lamp is a u...
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Swedish Modern Sofa, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The term “Swedish Modern” was quickly established as a reinterpretation of the Modern style during the 1940s, where functionalism was replaced by a freer and more artistic ideal. Swe...
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

You May Also Like

Swedish modernist chandelier, brass and glass, Scandinavian Modern, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
Swedish 1940s pendant lamp made from brass with three curved arms holding bell-shaped shades in opal glass with a decorative golden pattern. The small brass bowl placed on the stem r...
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 25” H x 18 ” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy:  2.5” H x 4.25” D St...
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.5” H x 21” Width x 5" Depth Dimensions of Canopy:  2.5” H x 4.25” W x 4.25” ...
Category

Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.25 ” H x  21.5” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy:  2.875” H x 4.25” D Stem lengt...
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches):25 ” H x  21” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy:  3.5” H x 3.75” D St...
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2” H x 3.5” Diameter Socket takes standard E-14 bulbs. 5 sockets.There is no maxi...
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Recently Viewed

View All