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Set of Danish Modern Brass and Opal Glass Wall Sconces by Acton Bjorn, 1950s

$3,004.04per set
$4,291.48per set30% Off
£2,228.71per set
£3,183.87per set30% Off
€2,520per set
€3,600per set30% Off
CA$4,112.68per set
CA$5,875.26per set30% Off
A$4,607.53per set
A$6,582.18per set30% Off
CHF 2,398.21per set
CHF 3,426.02per set30% Off
MX$56,110.88per set
MX$80,158.40per set30% Off
NOK 30,550.06per set
NOK 43,642.94per set30% Off
SEK 28,769.53per set
SEK 41,099.33per set30% Off
DKK 19,187.71per set
DKK 27,411.01per set30% Off
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About the Item

Beautiful set of three wall sconces in mouth-blown opal glass and solid brass. Produced by Fog & Morup in Denmark in the 1950s and designed by architect Acton Bjorn. Bjorn collaborated with Vilhelm Lauritzen in the 1930-1940 and the influence from the functionalist movement is clearly seen in these wonderful wall lamps. Rare and important Scandinavian Modern design.
  • Creator:
    Acton Bjørn (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.45 in (24 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)Depth: 8.67 in (22 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1955
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Great original condition. Brass has been polished.
  • Seller Location:
    Odense, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3793118410792

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