Wall Lamps, Erik Gunnar Asplund, Brass and Glass, Scandinavian, Sweden, 1950s

ERIK GUNNAR ASPLUND & ASEA - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN An exquisite set of large vintage wall lamps, designed by Erik Gunner Asplund, brass and decorated frosted and clear glass i stripe...

Paavo Tynell & Taito Oy - Scandinavian Modern A rare and beautiful pair of Paavo Tynell brass wall lights, Finland, 1950s. Model 94...

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...

These wall mounted lamps were created in Sweden during the 1950s attributed to ASEA Belysning, Wonderfully sculptured with brass and matted opaline glass. The matted glass the li...