ASEA, Wall Lights, Copper, Glass, Sweden, 1940s

A brass and frosted glass wall light produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.75” H x 24.875” W x 7“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.375” H x 1.125” W...

A brass and opaline glass wall light designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 11” H x 5.6” W x 8” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 2.75” H x 2.6” ...

A pair of nickel-plated metal and metal wall lights designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, 1940s. Variable dimensions, measured as illustrated in the first image. Dimensions of ba...

A pair of copper wall lights, designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1970s Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.25" H x 6.1" W x 5.8" D Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb Number of Sockets: 1

With its organically shaped blown glass shade, especially rare in this opaline frosted glass version, the GA9 resembles a floating droplet. Designed by Swedish architect Erik Gunnar Asplund, widely regarded as the godfather of Swedish modernism, this lamp embodies his signature geometric clarity and structural ingenuity. Like his Stockholm City Library, it balances simplicity with innovation. A bent arm holds the glass, while another secures the light source at the luminaire’s center. The black lacquered metal curves organically, contrasting with polygonal backplates—an interplay of geometry and fluidity that defines Asplund’s vision. The large, mushroom-like shades diffuse light in a soft, mesmerizing glow, enhancing the atmosphere beyond mere functionality. Asplund’s influence extended to Scandinavian design icons such as Alvar Aalto, Erik Bryggman...

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

Swedish Modern lighting was directly influenced by ASEA, the historic company that had a decisive influence on how the Swedish electrotechnical industry has developed. Based on the c...

Asea Elektroskandia, wall lights, brass, lacquered metal, Sweden, 1950s These wall lights crafted from patinated copper and glass, are showcasing a design typical of mid-20th-centur...