Brutalist Lighting

Beautiful ceramic table/floor lamp. Custom made matching lampshade by René Houben. The beautiful ceramics with a green baroque pattern fit perfectly with the custom made lampshade, ...

Beautiful ceramic table/floor lamp. Custom made matching lampshade by René Houben. The striped ceramics with beautiful details fit perfectly with the custom made tapered lampshade, ...

An organic and Brutalist style Butterly table lamp. No chips or cracks. Easily retired for all regions. Bernard Rooke (born 1938) is a British artist and studio potter. Rooke has exhibited his "Brutalist" ceramics and painting both in the UK and abroad with work in many collections both public and private including the Victoria and Albert Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art, Nuffield Foundation, Röhsska Museum in Sweden and the Trondheim Kunstmuseum in Norway. Bernard Rooke attended Ipswich School of Art studying painting and lithography before going on to study at Goldsmiths College of Art. It was while studying here that he decided to take up pottery. Although unfamiliar with this craft and tradition, he found that working with clay provided new opportunities for freedom of interpretation and creativity. In 1960 Rooke set up his first pottery in Forest Hill in South London along with Alan Wallwork. It was a very small room with enough space for a small electric kiln. He was initially using mainly hand building, coiling, blocking and slabbing techniques. While researching ideas, he was supporting himself by part-time lecturing at London University, Goldsmiths College and St Mary's College. In addition, Rooke's membership of 'The Craftsman Potters' Association' enabled him to show his work in a shop in Carnaby Street in London. In 1967, both the need for a larger working space and becoming disillusioned with living in London spurred Rooke into moving out of the city and to an old mill building in Swilland in Suffolk. Rooke wanted to widen the range of work so as to become more commercial. With the birth of his son, Aaron, and much needed work to be done on the mill, it was important to be able to make a living. In 1968, the Grand Metropolitan Hotel commissioned Rooke to make 120 standard lamps, 120 table lamps as well as a 24 foot long ceramic mural and another 9 foot high, which incorporated interior lighting. The money from the commission helped to pay for much needed restoration work on the mill. By the 1970s, a gallery space was opened in the windmill and run by Susan Rooke, Bernard's wife, selling work to locals and tourists as well as to American airmen based nearby. The vision for Mill Gallery was beginning to develop and alongside this a reputation was building bringing in a good source of income. Sons Aaron and Felix were becoming more involved with the running of the pottery, giving Bernard more time to develop new ideas and designs and more time to continue with his painting. In 2004, the Rooke family decided not to sell to the public through the gallery anymore and close the pottery to concentrate more on painting and printmaking. In 2017 Bernard's lighting was featured in the Exhibition: “Glass, Light, Paint & Clay” at the Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery. The exhibition featured four artists: Bernard Rooke, John Maltby...

Vintage table lamp features an unusual metal body sculpted as a segment of chain link, with part of the chain link lying flat to form a base for the lamp, and the rest of it raising ...

Beatiful geometric shaped Carrara marble. Very heavy and quality made piece. Dimensions: 75 cm heigh 47 cm depth 34 width Materials: Italian marble, metal, lacquer shade.

The latest piece in James de Wulf's lighting series. The last stages of a star finds itself exploding into a supernova; boundless energy erupted into a moment of beauty. In this inte...

Mid-Century Modern space age wall lamps lights lightning sconces hammered glass metal attributed to the manufacture Poliarte in Verona in a Brutalist style, the concurrent of Longoba...

An embodiment of brutalist design, this French iron pendant dates back to the 1960s. Crafted from solid iron with a weathered patina, it showcases rugged craftsmanship, perfect for a...

Pair of flame-cut brass sconces designed by renowned Svend Aage Holm Sørensen in the 1960s. Captivating interplay of light and shadow for any beautiful space. * A pair (2) of leaf-s...

Substantial Bijan of California for Laurel Lamp Company “Setarrah” H-927 Table Lamp. Featuring a tubular (3/8D) Brass column, "original Brass sculpture" with four handcrafted torch ...

A rare pair of large brutalist table lamps sculpted in wood, probably ebony, a beautiful work of cabinet-making mounted on a light wooden s...

This stunning and funky fresh 1970’s Rare Tiki Mayan Gods Large pottery Table Lamp is in excellent condition with neutral shades of brown and black and cream. It features double sna...

An exceptional table lamp (or rather a night light) to be considered as a true light sculpture, Art-Deco, Modernist, Shabby-Chic, Brutalist, conical base or base in thick solid bronz...

Six sided Brutalist chandelier having six exterior candlestick arm lights, and three interior candle bulb lights. The fixture has textured gold toned cast brass panels (each 10 inch ...

Rare pair of Large Leaf-Shaped Brass Sconces designed by the Svend Aage Holm Sørensen in the 1960s. Eyecatching Brutalist Wall Art for beautiful place. * Set (2) of flame-cut brass sconce with five leafs * Designer: Svend Aage Holm Sorensen * Model: 5195 * Manufacturer: Holm Sørensen & Co. * Year: 1960s * Condition: Very good vintage condition. Labels intact. Very small marks on wall pieces. They are not an original set, so the wall pieces come with black and golden sockets. * Brass (acid treated and flame cut) * Mid century...

Sculptural Brutalist style iron table lamp by David Palumbo, American, circa 1960s. The lamp shade is not included.

Beautiful ceramic table/floor lamp. Custom made matching lampshade by René Houben. The dark and beige ceramics with beautiful details fit perfectly with the custom made lampshade, i...

Terrific handcrafted gold gilt wrought iron sunburst leafed flush mount ceiling light. France, 1950s. This stunning ceiling light fixure has a foliate su...

1 of the 4  ceramic table lamps, from Bernard Rooke, UK, 1970s. This set brings a rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shapes, it offers a unique presence. The ba...

Pair of antiqued brass, brutalist style tripod lamps by Marcelo Bessa for Spark Interior in the style of Giacometti.

Double Layered Nail Design Sunburst Light Fixture, Gilt Iron, Frosted Glass. France, 1940s-1950s. This stunning sunburst light fixture features a gilt iron ring with two layers of i...

4 Brutalist cylindrical torch cut copper light fixtures, attributed to Tom Greene, circa 1970's. These fixtures are cleverly designed to function either as hanging pendant lights,...

Silver patinated leafed iron table lamp with green glass lamphade. Spain, 1950s. Rare find. This gorgeous table lamp is entirely made by hand. This lamp features a bouquet of iron le...

Incredible pair of Brutalist, mid century, Hollywood Regency, table lamps, with original silver and blue decorated shades. The lamps depict a stylized city scene with columns, towers...

Stunning pair of 1980s solid bronze Brutalist style table lamps with chrome shades. The lamps are well made and very heavy "signed and dated 1987".

Handmade Danish Mid Century Modern Brutalist copper pendants by the versatile and acclaimed Danish designer Svend Aage Holm Sorensen. Manufact...

CLAUDE VICTOR BOELTZ Sculptural golden gilt-plated exploded bronze lamp with rock crystal inclusions. The natural rock quartz crystal wands are set into t...

Unique Brutalist sconce designed anonymously in Denmark during the 1960s. Heavy stock architecturally shaped and bronzed steel panels torch cut to get the right details in design and...

Danish brutalist or mid-century ceiling lamp/pendant in the style of designers as Jo Hammerborg, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, or FRIIS & MOLTKE. It's made of copper with light brown patina and has a breaker at the top cover. The inside is covered with orange and white lacquer which reflect a warm cosy light. Friis and Moltke...

Pair of Richard Barr Sculptural Table Lamps for the STUDIO Collection by Laurel, United States, c.1965. Beautiful torch cut and welded brutalist form. Recently acquired a Matching F...

Danish mid-century ceramic table lamp by Danish ceramist Jeppe Hagedorn-Olsen (1929-2011). Made ca 1960´s. The lamp base has a slightly body shaped form with shoulders and waist. ...

Danish designer Svend Aage Holm Sørensen (1913-2004) is known for his self-produced lighting designs dating from the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s. Despite the desirability of his designs on the vintage market, there is a lack of biographical information on the designer and his eponymous manufacturing company. The Danish designer Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen (1913-2004) possessed an artist eye and a very good understanding of the potential of materials, and he understood how to innovate with these. To this day, Holm-Sørensen's style as a designer addresses not only the Nordic market, but also the international interest in the designer's distinctive and experimental expression. Sven Aage was known for being able to draw sketches on almost everything: envelopes, theater programs, even tram tickets he used to sketch his vision. It is speculated that Holm Sørensen designed lights for well-known Danish lighting manufacturers Fog & Mørup and Lyfa in the 1950s, before establishing his own lighting company, Holm Sørensen A/S to produce and distribute his own designs. Holm Sørensen’s style varies greatly, with designs from the 1950s truly reflecting the mid-century modern lighting style, with clear influences from the De Stijl and Bauhaus movements. His attenuated floor and table lamps contain the classic tri-pod base that was popular at the time, referencing such designs as H. Th. J. A. Busquet’s Pinocchio Lamp (1954). From the 1960s onwards, Holm Sørensen’s style changed utterly. His designs diverged from colorful, geometric table lamps and floor lamps, to pendants with raw finished brass and copper surfaces. These pendant lamps showcase Holm Sørensen’s interpretation of the Brutalist style, which was popular from the 1950s to the mid-70s. Originally coined by the Swedish architect Hans Asplund...

Torch cut Brutalist Lamp by Bijan of California for Laurel Lamp called “Settarah”. In the Style of Curtis Jere where Industrial meets atomic. This sculptural beauty is timeless and c...

Beautiful pair of ceramic table lamps by Noomi Backhausen for Soholm, model Erika. Denmark 1960s. Combined with a custom made lampshade by R. Houben. The green and brown ceramics an...

This striking pair of vintage table lamps represents the height of 1970s Brutalist design, masterfully crafted in the spirit of the iconic Curtis Jeré studio. The lamps feature a mon...

Rare pair of table or bedside Sun lamps in gilt gilding metal, bronze style and white porcelain ceramic terracotta by Pierre Casenove for Fondica. Sign Casenove and stamp Fondica on ...

A striking sculptural table lamp from 1960s France, hand-turned from a single dense burl wood trunk. The form follows the natural figure of the burl — a tapering, droplet-shaped body...

1 of the 6 ceramic table lamps, most lamps are made by Bitossi, other ones are in the style of Bitossi. This set brings a rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shap...

A sculptural wall sconce, Italy, 1960s — a striking example of mid-century Italian lighting where art meets architecture. The design centers around a brushed aluminum backplate adorn...

Discover this magnificent and rare floor or table lamp, a sculptural piece by the celebrated Potiers d'Accolay from the 1970s. This impressive lamp stands out with its openwork ceram...

Beautiful ceramic table lamp by Haico Nietzsche for Soholm, Denmark 1960s. Combined with a custom handmade felt lampshade. The beige ceramic base has a subtle concave shape. The sha...

Whimsical and Unique Brutalist Fish Lantern Floor Lamp in Wrought Iron, Europe, 1960s. And now for something completely different... This unique and highly exceptional fish floor lamp...

Brutalist Ceramic Pendant Light, France, 1960s–1970s Striking handmade ceramic pendant light from France, crafted in the 1960s–1970s. This bold Brutalist design features a richly te...

Mid-Century Modern wall lamp light sconce hammered glass and wrought iron, gilding gold copper patina, by the italian design manufacture Longobard in a Brutalist style, the concurren...

Elevate your home decor with this stunning Pair of Brutalist Style Table Lamps designed and manufactured by Visual Comfort and part of the "Anneu" Collection. The pieces are made in ...

Sculptural Gilt Cast Aluminum Table Lamp by Nicolas de Waël for Fondica, France, 1990s French object designer and painter Nicolas de Waël (born in Reims in 1970) developed a multidi...

very rare shape and color, with original shade and patina brass from 1960, never touched, the basement is 30x30x12 cm, perfect condiion

Pair of Brutalist sconces with Murano clear glass drops adorning a mixed meetak brass anad chrome frame by BD Lumica , Spain 1970's. This exceptional pair of sconces combines styles...

Produced in São Paulo, Brazil. This outdoor wall light was meticulously handmade by master artisans one piece at a time. It is therefore quite di...

Brutalist table lamp, manufactured in Finland, Early 20th Century. Forged iron frame with yarn lampshade. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.

One of a Kind Naturalistic Gilt Iron Wall Sconce, Spain 1950s Large size. Eye-catching three-arm branch wall light / foliage wall sconce with ambe...

One of a kind Brutalist Six-Light Floral Foliage Sunburst Light Fixture, Gilt Iron, Gold Leaf Spain, 1950s Large size. 5 lights at the flowers + another central light A gorgeous Brut...

A pair of Studio Bronze sconces with 2 sockets each. They have a very textured finish with an amazing patina. *Lampshade isn’t included but available on request

Danish Modern brutalist ceramic table lamp by Judi Kunst. Made ca. 1970s. Judi Kunst was run by Judith and Iver Christensen and located at Kelstrup Strand close to Haderslev in Jutl...

Unique sculptural table lamp, second half of the 20th century, executed in hand-worked and patinated copper. This one-of-a-kind piece stands out for its strong brutalist character co...

Vintage six arm Brutalist Chandelier by Tom Greene. Each arm ends with a tulip shaped flower encasing the light bulb. The central stem is wrapped in leaves. A very unique and unusual...

Golden brass brutal design pendant light for Moe lighting. Very intricate six sided chandelier with six light bulbs perfect for entry way or bathroom fixture. The chain is 22" in len...

Pair of Brutalist Murano glass table lamps, made of a block of turquoise glass Wired for europe and USA one H 31 cm, the other 29 cm

Beautiful chandelier in the brutalist style made entirely out of copper. The chandelier has a beautiful shape with 3 light bulbs providing plenty of light, the shades have small hol...

Pair of mid century Brutalist ceramic lamps by Bernard Rooke circa 1970. Here we have a fine pair of table top lamps by the well known potter Bernard Rooke (b1938).  Purchased from ...