Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Pair of table lamps model 2466 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s. Brass, lacquered brass and original fabric shades. Stamped. Josef Frank was a true European...

Table lamp model 2468 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s. Brass with cotton shades. Stamped. Model 2468 is a delightful brass table lamp with three small shades in green, yellow, and red. The lamp has an elegant brass base with three stems that hold the shades at different heights. Because of its tricolour shades, it is known as the “traffic light lamp”. Designed by Josef Frank in the 1950s, this lamp has become a timeless Svenskt Tenn collectable. H: 54 cm W: 42 cm Shade D: 15 cm Josef Frank was a true European, he was also a pioneer of what would become classic 20th century Swedish design and the “Scandinavian Design Style”. Austrian- born Frank started his design career as an architect after having trained at the Technische Hochschule in Vienna between 1903 and 1910. After his training he went on to teach at Kunstgewerbeschule (The Viennese School of Arts and crafts) where he developed and espoused the new school of modernist thinking towards Architecture and Design that was coming to fruition in Vienna at the time. He also went on to lead the Vienna Werkbund throughout the 1920s. This was a truly progressive group of Architects and Designers who set about improving the daily lives of Austrian people through modernist design and architecture in partnership with Arts and Crafts ideals and construction. Frank’s leadership of the Werkbund had already cemented his place at the forefront of European design. Frank’s time in Vienna was typified by his design for the “Die Wohnung” exhibition of the Deutscher Werkbund in Stuttgart, 1927 where he exhibited along side his contemporaries at the forefront of design, such as the likes of Le Corbusier and Walter Gropius. Here he showed a specially designed pair of flat-roofed reinforced concrete houses in what is now seen as a typical modernist style. What separated Frank’s house from the other 32 houses of the exhibition was the interior and furniture inside the building. It was described as “Neo-Classical” and filled with an eclectic mix of period pieces, modern design and pieces designed by Frank himself that seemed to cross the two worlds. This was a complete opposite direction to that which his fellow Architects were travelling in with their pared back and angular aesthetics. Frank said of his own work: “The house is not a work of art, simply a place where one lives,” and by this reasoning Frank rejected the regimental mechanisation of the living space that his contemporaries believed in, instead he set about creating congenial and spontaneous interiors. Frank’s practice saw him placing the bright colours and the soft forms of nature back into the furnishings and interiors that he thought modernism sorely mist. Frank, along with Oskar Walch set up Haus und Garten in Vienna in 1925. This was Frank’s first commercial foray into furniture and home furnishings and the company went on to become the most influential furnishing house in Vienna with a riotous depth of colour and interesting shapes becoming the trademark of their design. However this success was to come to an end with rise of Nazism in Vienna in the early 1930’s. Frank was Jewish, and he and his wife Anna decided they would leave Vienna for her motherland: Sweden, in 1933. Frank continued to design for Haus and Garten, visiting Vienna occasionally and designing the pieces that would continue to be the company’s best sellers long after Frank was forced to hand the company over in 1938 after the Third Reich annexation of Austria. When Josef and Anna had moved to Sweden Frank had struck up a working relationship with Design shop owner Estrid Ericson. Ericson was the proprietor of Svenskt Tenn that at this point was a successful interiors shop in Stockholm with the royal warrant of appointment to the Swedish Royal Household. In 1935 Frank had become the chief designer for Svenskt Tenn and had set about putting all of his creative effort into his designs for the company. At the World Expositions in Paris in 1937 and New York in 1939 the world saw for the first time the wealth of products that Frank had been working on, ranging from candlesticks to cabinets, there was not a domestic object that Frank had not subjected to his colourful, comfortable and organic style of Modernism. Frank’s new school of Modernism championed ideas such as chairs having a freeing, open back and that “If one desires the room to be comfortable…all pieces of furniture should allow for a free view of the separating line between the floor and the wall. A cabinet without legs breaks this line and thus reduces the feeling of space.” A world-wide audience tired of classic Modernism’s furniture with solid planes and aggressive forms leapt upon these ideas and Franks natural and bright designs for Svenskt Tenn became internationally desired. Frank created over 2000 designs for Svenskt Tenn and his products continue to be the core of their brand. Frank’s rejections of tubular metal and heavy lacquers within his furniture have insured his unique light form of Modernism continues to influence and flourish today. His natural toned mahogany and walnut pieces along with his tactile leather covered and brightly shaded lighting still bring the forms of nature back into the home. Original Frank pieces are now increasingly rare, highly desirable and are the epitome of “Scandinavian Design”. Renowned Designer and Academic Isle Crawford...

A translucent alabaster lamp of the same model was featured in the July 1938 issue of Domus magazine, which was established and edited by Gio Ponti. They were made in the Volterra wo...

This rare pair of table lamps was designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden in the 1950s. The lamps are marked with the model number 2467/2 on the bottom of the base. This model is no longer in production and was also featured in the 1950s Svenskt Tenn catalogue . The design is marked by the organic base in a propeller shape. The base is resting and slightly raised on three legs. The base and tubular central stem are all in polished brass. The empire shades have been renewed in an ivory, linen textured fabric which offers a nice contrast with the gold brass. Later light fittings...

Elegant brass table or desk lamp by Hans Bergström with an elongated shaft and adjustable shade. Rounded base, nice silhouette.

A beige parchment paper and brass table lamp designed by Karl Trabert and produced by Schanzenbach & Co., Frankfurt am Main, Gemany, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 19”  H x ...

A pair of walnut and ceramic table lamps designed by Jane & Gordon Martz. Produced by Marshall Studios, Veedersburg, Indiana, c. 1955. Bases are sculpted walnut, with ceramic inlays...

A steel and black-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in Italy, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 19 “ H x 7.75 “ Diameter  Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulb Number of S...

An adjustable table lamp, designed and produced by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy, 1966. White-lacquered metal socket is mounted on the base in form of a leather pouch filled w...

A pair of walnut and brass table lamps designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. With glass diffusers. Overall Dimensions (inches): 25” H x 14” W x 15” D Stated dimensions include...

Large Bronze chain table lamp with an asymmetrical base. Base only 20x8x4

This striking tall table lamp was manufactured in France in the 1950s. The design is attributed to Charles Dudouyt. Crafted from dark stained oak wood, the lamp consists of a circu...

A brown-glazed ceramic and walnut table lamp designed by Jane & Gordon Martz and produced by Marshall Studios, USA, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 14” H x 10” Diameter Dimen...

A brass, glass, white lacquered metal and white fabric table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.5” H x 12.5.5” W x 4.31” D Stated dimensi...

A rare Aldo Londi for Bitossi table lamp in raw earthenware augmented with ceramic dots glazed in varying shades of blue.

Rare metal clamp lamp by Belgiojoso, Peressutti, Rogers for Olivetti. Squared details and telescopic arm. Part of the Arco office furniture family.

Hard to find set of seven "Daruma" table lamps by Sergio Asti for Candle. Opaline glass and soft shapes, this piece is part of the MoMA permanent Collection, exhibited at "Italy, The...

Large Ceramic lamp, an interesting organic design with a deep brown glaze. Bronze hardware. Base only 11x23

A white glazed stoneware and brass table lamp designed by Gertrud Lönegren and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.5” H x 7” Diameter Dimensions...

A brass and moulded teak table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.125” H x 9.375” W x 2.875” D Stated dimensions include shade. Bulb Speci...

A pair of wood table lamps designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 11” H x 7” W x 6.5” D Stated dimensions include shade. Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bu...

Fog & Mörup was a legendary Danish lighting manufacturer best known to collectors for their sleek and sculptural lamps. Its vintage fixtures are ideal for design enthusiasts looking ...

A bronze and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10” H x 4.75” W x 4.75” D Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulb Number of Sockets: 1 A...

A blown glass and white fabric table lamp, designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansen, Glass, Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.5”  H x 5.5”  D Stated dimensi...

Gherpe table or floor mood lamp (1968). Superstudio (Italy) / Poltronova. Animal-like & changeable in shape, thanks to its "scales" that revolve around a central pivot / laser-cut...

Lovely little piece.

A green blown glass and brass table lamp designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 13”  H x 4.5” Diameter Dimensions o...

A brass and off-white fabric table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.25” H x 11” W x 5.25” D Stated dimensions include shades Bulb Spec...

A brown-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Bruno Karlsson and produced by Ego Stengods, Sweden, c. 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 7”  H x 4.5” Diameter Dimensions of Shade...

A rattan and cream-white parchment paper table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.25” H x 8” Diameter Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb Num...

An adjustable brass piano lamp or table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12” H x 8” W x 9” D Stated dimensions include shade. Bulb Specif...

A rattan and black-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in the US, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.25”  H x 4.5”  D Stated dimensions include shade. Bulb Speci...

A brown-glazed ceramic table lamp produced by Klosterkeramik, Sweden, c. 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8” H x 4.25” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4.75” Top Diameter x...

A opaline glass and nickel table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.25”  H x 4.75” D Stated dimensions include shade. Bulb Specifications:...

A freeform blown glass and off-white fabric table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.5” H x 6.75” D Stated dimensions include shade. Bul...

Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, ‘Filo Sfera’ table lamp, model ‘14071’, chrome-plated metal, metal wire Italy, circa 1969 The distinctive table lamp model 14071, named Filo Sfera, is a...

Alvar Aalto for Valaistustyö Ky, desk lamp, model ‘A704’, enameled steel, enameled aluminum, leather-bound metal, Finland, 1954 This table lamp model ‘A704’ is designed by Finnish...

A brass and etched glass and fabric table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 14.5”  H x 11” D Stated dimensions include shade. Bulb Specificat...

A red and green-glazed stoneware table lamp produced by Klase Höganäs, Sweden, c. 1970s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 7.25”  H x 5.25” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 5.25” T...

A brown-glazed stoneware table lamp produced by Klase Höganäs, Sweden, c. 1970s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 7.25” H x 5.5”  Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 5.25” Top Diamet...

A blown glass and brass table lamp designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Stockholms Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8” H x 5”  Diameter Dimensions of Shade...

A blue-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Marianne Starck and produced by Michael Andersen, Bornholm, Denmark, 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 12.25” H x 4.25” Diameter Dim...

A stained pine, hand-painted paper and acrylic table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s Overall Dimensions (inches): 10” H x 4.75” D Stated dimensions include shade. Bulb...

Sergio Asti for Martinelli Luce, ‘Profiterole’, floor or table lamp, model ‘640’, fiberglass, plastic, Lucca, Italy, early edition, 1968 A captivating fusion of both functionality a...

A copper and opaline glass table lamp, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape and produced by Ornö, OY, Finland, 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 15” H x 7.5”  Diameter Dimensions of Sh...

A grey-glazed stoneware table lamp produced by Klase Höganäs, Sweden, c. 1970s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 6.75”  H x 5.0” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 5” Top Diameter x...

A laminated wood, brown fabric and beige parchment paper table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 16”  H x 7.25” D Stated dimensions includ...

A grey and purple-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Sylvia Leuchovius and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 13.25” H x 3.75”  Diameter Dimensi...

A green-glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 7” H x 5.25” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 5”  Top Diameter x 8” B...

A cream beige table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.25” H x 6” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 5” Top Diameter x 8” Bottom Diam...

A black and brown-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and Kent Ericsson, produced by Designhuset, Sweden, 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.75” H x 4.5”...

A blue-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Marianne Starck and produced by Michael Andersen, Bornholm, Denmark, 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.25” H x 5” Diameter Dimens...

A braided brown leather, brass and rattan table lamp designed by Bertil Brisborg and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s. Assorted vintage rattan lampshade. Overall Dimen...

A pair of adjustable green and white-lacquered metal and chrome table lamps designed and produced in Italy, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.5” H x 7.5” W x 17.75” D Bulb Speci...

Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, table lamp, model ‘516’, brass, marble, enameled aluminum, Italy, 1948 This desk lamp, model 516, is designed by the influential designer in the field of...

Numbered: 4077. This elegant mid-century lamp possesses an almost antique elegance, reminiscent of classical pottery.

Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, table lamp, model ‘9225’, brass, leather, Finland, 1950s This '9225' desk lamp, designed by the master of lighting Paavo Tynell in the fifties, stands as ...

A copper and light yellow waxed paper table lamp designed and produced by Niels Rasmussen Thykier, Denmark, 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 19” H x 14.75” diameter Bulb Specifi...