Sweden - Lighting

The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Measures: 35”/ 90cm diameter"ø. Eac...

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...

Floor lamp model G-075 designed by Eje Ahlgren for Bergboms, Sweden. 1960s. Brass. This floor lamp with fully adjustable shade was manufactured in brass by Bergboms and designed...

The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Each organic flower-like form is st...

Large quantity of wall lamps designed by Peter Celsing. Produced by Falkenbergs Belysning in Sweden. Designed in 1966 for Kulturhuset in Stockholm.

Pair of brass table lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in great original condition. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, 1960s. Signed. Measure: Height 50 cm.

Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden, 1970s. Signed. Please note: Sold separately or as a pair, listed price is for the pair.

The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Each organic flower-like form is st...

The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Each organic flower-like form is ...

Large and nice Paavo Tynell Fixture model 1083 design in the 40's and produced during the 50's by TAITO in Finland. The light is composed by a Opal glass, a brass core and a rattan s...

A Scandinavian mid-century brutalist pendant by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen. Centered is a square shaft encircled in layers of curved rectangular leafs, two on each side for a total of ...

Finnish vintage floor lamp designed and produced by the light factory Presenta in the 60's. The lamp is made in solid brass, has a leather detail on its core and a rattan shade. Good...

Swedish mid-century pendant lamps crafted by Fagerhults Belysning. Constructed from brass, they boast a distinctive funnel-shaped design with six candle holders mounted on a loose brass. Fagerhults Belysning was founded in the mid 1940’s by Bertil Svensson, who built a floor lamp shaped as a question mark to his mother in 1943 as a Christmas gift. Encouraged by his mother, he soon started serial production and one lamp after another was created in the small factory. In the 1950’s, Fagerhult gained recognition for the iconic ‘Festival’ chandelier...

A pendant by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, 1950s. This lamp features a large sphere in frosted opaline glass, held by a teak piece with small holes around it that lets the li...

Rare table lamp designed by Pierre Forsell. Produced by Skultuna in Sweden.

Large drop-shaped pendant lamp, model 546 ‘Baton’, designed by the Swedish brothers Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus in Vittsjö. It features an elongated opaline glass shade and a ...

The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Each part is handmade, wether it ...

Ceiling lamp in teak and opaline glass designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for his own company in the early part of his career in the 1950s. It consists of an opaline glass, dome shaped,...

Stunning ‘Helga’ floor lamp in very good original condition. Designed by Silvio Bilangione and Paolo Portoghesi in 1967 Produced by Fumagalli The lamp is made of white lacquered sol...

The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Each organic flower-like form is sh...

Fringes, brass and opaline glass shade. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, 1960s.

Danish Brutalist chain-suspended hanging lamp composed of acid-treated and torch-cut brass. This model, 'P6395', was designed by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen in the early 1960s. (Acid tr...

Produced in Sweden, 1950s.

Brass table lamp model "Bumling" by Anders Pehrson, 1970s. Produced by Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1970s.

Stunning chandelier by Edward Hald, made from crystal glass. Beautiful amber color that creates a soft glow. Etched decor of nude reclining women among stars, flowers and fish...

A big, bold and heavy pendant hanging from metal chains. Made by the Swedish designer and painter Erik Hoglund (Höglund) for Kosta Boda. The brown glass with textured leaves gives a ...

Pair of floor lamps model G-075 designed by Eje Ahlgren for Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s. Brass. Stamped. H: 125 cm W: 23 cm D: 28 cm

Rare pair of wall lamp designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson in Markaryd sweden in the 60's. Both lamp are made in solid brass with 4 brass rings to cover the light bubles. The condition i...

Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Prototype table lamp for Luxus, 1960s. Really unusual table lamp design by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus in the 60's as a prototype. The official desig...

Table lamp, anonymous, Denmark, 1960s. Brass. H: 61 cm Base diameter: 21.5 cm Shade diameter: 31 cm

Swedish Table Lamp in cool Art Deco made of Birch and Chrome from 1930s. Very beautiful combination of light birch and period chrome. Newly drawn electric. Wear consistent with age ...

Floor lamp model G-075 designed by Eje Ahlgren for Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s. Brass. Stamped. H: 125 cm W: 23 cm D: 28 cm

Rare Finnish mid century lamp in teak with original textile fabric shade. Produced in the 1970s and similar in style to Lisa Papé Johansson design. Shade is ...

Large Scandinavian floor lamp manufactured by Boréns, Sweden, 1960s. This high-quality lamp is made of brass and oak Condition: Very good condition. New custom-made hand-pleated ch...

Elegant Swedish table lamp made in 1940 for ASEA and designed by Hans Bergström. A metal and brass base with beech leading up to a patinated brass shade in a nice combination. Good...

Floor lamp model G-075 designed by Eje Ahlgren for Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s. Brass. This floor lamp, made with a fully adjustable shade, was manufactured in brass by Bergboms and de...

Swedish mid-century modern brass and braided leather floor lamp with It's original lamp shade, attributed to Bertil Brisborg for Nordiska Kompaniet NK. ca 1940s Sweden.

Rare "B-075" mid century table lamp in brass designed by Eje Ahlgren for Bergboms Sweden, 1960s. In good original condition with small signs of use and age. Stamped and working well....

Elit AB Floor Lamp, made in Sweden 1960's. Heavy patinated brass lamp with stunning shape. Height: 52 cm Diameter: 17 cm Lampshade is not included.

Two small and very rare pendants in yellow brass by Hans Agne Jakobsson Markaryd with perforation and a brass hat. Very good condition, minor scratches and annealing.

Big pendent Lamp by Leif Wikner Made out of thin pine wood from the 1960. In perfect condition. Height: 48,5 cm Diameter: 21 cm

Table lamp model 8391 by Boréns, Sweden. This lamp is made of brass and with details in teak. Condition: Very good condition. The shade is not originally for this lamp, but is ...

Table lamp produced in Sweden by AB E. Hansson & Co. Made from brass with original snake skinn embossed leather. Lamp shade adjustable in angle. Light switch on the base in working o...

Pair of wall lamps designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Sweden, during the 1960s-1970s. Made from solid brass with four conical opaline glass shades...

Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in Markaryd, 1960s. New wiring.

Rare table lamp model 8403 by Boréns, Sweden. This lamp is made of solid brass with details in teak and features a beautiful perforated shade. Condition: Very good original con...

Rare table lamp model by Hans Bergström Model 743 by Ateljé Lyktan, Åhus. The lamp consists of a brass and teak pole, holding a spray plastic shade which gives a stunning soft light...

Set of 4 custom-made Swedish chandeliers in pine and glass. Diameter: 185 cm Produced in Sweden during the 1970s. The chandeliers hang from metal wires and the height can easily be a...

Swedish wall lights model V-155 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, produced in Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s. Please note: listed price is for one (1) wall light.

Handmade Brutalist brass pendant made of twelve plates of acid treated and flame cut brass in two layers designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen for his own company Holm Sørensen & Co. It was manufactured in Denmark in the 1960s, known as the poppy pendant...

Pair of striking chandeliers by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Brass frames, each with six arms suspending smoke colored glass shades.

The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Each organic flower-like form is ...

Lovely table lamp with perforated brass produced by Boréns in Sweden, 1950s. Good condition and nice patina, new wiring.

Italian floor lamp in porcelain designed and manufactured by Giulia Mangani in Italy. A very rare floor lamp. Made of brass and porcelain with blue glass details. From the 1980s. In ...

Wonderful, sculptured table lamps made with rounded solid grained pine. The globe grained pine working well with the all-new high-quality shades produced in Sweden. Good working vin...

Swedish wall lights model V-155 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, produced in Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s. Please note: listed price is for one (1) wall light.

Brass wall lamps designed and produced in Sweden during the 1950s. Perforated lamp shades. Made with hard wire for installation straight in the wall. Can be used both as up and down ...

Hexagonal pendant in copper with round with glass panels by Swedish artist Erik Hoglund (Erik Höglund) for Ateljé Lyktan. A heavy piece and with a diameter about 45 cm. In mint condi...