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20th Century Swedish Örsjö Polished Brass Table Lamp, Light by Helmer Andersson

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A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish table lamp made of hand crafted polished brass, designed by Helmer Andersson and produce by Örsjö in good condition. The detailed Scandinavian light is composed with a round, open hand blown polished glass shade, the outside of the shade is polished with grey pattern, lines. The glass shade is supported, halted by a double brass arm, stem imitating an antique oil lamp. Model ÖLA-TYP S N D. The wires have been renewed. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1960 – 1970, Småland, southern Sweden, Scandinavia. Measures: base: 0.25" height x 7" diameter. shade: 6" diameter. opening: 2.5" diameter. Helmer Andersson was a Swedish designer and production manager of the lighting manufacture, company Örsjö. He started working in 1960's to design kerosene-style lamps and the classic Edward lamp. Andersson's personal life and professional training remains lost in history. Örsjö Industri AB is a Swedish lighting manufacturer founded in 1948, in Småland, southern Sweden by Simon Jonsson, Sture Jonsson and Edwin Thorén. Circa 1952, they started working, designing for IKEA to devolve a range of lightings for the consumer market, first they launched wall lamps and late table lamps and ceiling lights. Today, Örsjö stands for timeless, excellent quality lighting designs.
  • Creator:
    Örsjö Industri AB (Manufacturer),Helmer Andersson (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Diameter: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Power Source:
    Plug-in
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1960 – 1970
  • Condition:
    Rewired. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1622228568122

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