Ceramic Table Lamp by Michael Andersen & Sons, Bornholm, Denmark, 1960s

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Ceramic Table Lamp by Michael Andersen & Sons, Bornholm, Denmark, 1960s

About the Item

Table Lamp produced in the 1960s by Michael Andersen & Sons in Bornholm, Denmark. The lower part of the lamp has a deep ocre glaze, the upper part comes in a rough natural clay finish in dark brown. It is signed under the base M.A&S. (for Michael Andersen & Sons) and with the 3 fishes (the company's symbol) impressed in the fresh clay before the firing. This lamp is 46cm tall including the lampshade. The lamp base has a diameter of 11cm. The new lampshade has a diameter of 25 / 18 cm and a height of 17cm. Jens Michael Andersen (1859-1931) founded the Michael Andersen and Sons Pottery (MAS) in the 1880s on the island of Bornholm, Denmark – one of the major centres of Danish pottery production during the 19th and 20th Centuries. Jens had trained at the local Hjorth pottery. His 4 sons worked in the pottery, and one son, Daniel (1885-1959) developed the iconic “Persia” glaze which in 1935 received the Gold Medal at the World Exhibition in Brussels. The Persia mimics the effect of a mosaic and lends a character all of it’s own. This glaze went on to be used on many designs well into the 1960s and was exploited to maximum by Marianne Starck. It is the “Art Pottery” of the 1950s -1970s which MAS are now best known for worldwide although some of the Art Deco designs are exceptionally beautiful and rare. Marianne Starck originally from Germany, was one of the top Ceramicists who contributed to the success of Michael Andersen & Sons Pottery in the 20th century. She started with the Factory as Artistic Director in 1955 and remained until its closure in 1993, designing many iconic series. Since 1930 items from MAS have usually been marked with the three fish stamp in various designs. The 3 herring mark is also the official seal of the town of Ronne, where the factory was located. Prior to this pieces were only marked with MA&S.

Creator:
Michael Andersen & Son (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)Diameter: 9.85 in (25 cm)
Power Source:
Plug-in
Lampshade:
Included
Style:
Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Ceramic,Clay,Stoneware,Glazed,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
Denmark
Period:
Late 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1960s
Condition:
Rewired: New cable, new socket, new EU plug. Replacements made: New lampshade. Wear consistent with age and use. Ceramic in perfect state.
Seller Location:
Vorst, BE
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU7441233580102