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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...

Nice lamp, Swedish modern.

Pair of floor lamps in brass and lacquered metal produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1970s. Very good condition.

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 designed by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1950s. Brass with a fabric shade. Stamped. Measurements: H: 102 cm / 3' 4'' D: 26 cm / 10 1/4'' Diameter of shade...

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

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...

Floor lamp model 2564 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s. White lacquered brass and Lacquered Paper. Stamped. This elegant brass floor lamp is adjustable in h...

Floor lamp, anonymous, Sweden, 1950s. Brass and leather. Measurements: H: 185 cm/ 6' 1 1/4" - 141.5 cm/ 4' 8" D: 29.5 cm/ 1' 1/8" Height adjustable.

This is a lovely Swedish Modern floor lamp that was manufactured in Sweden during the 1940s. The lamp features a brass-coated iron base and a brass rod, which supports a swivel arm t...

A pair of large wall lights designed by Uno Kristiansson circa 1966 and made by Luxus. The main body of the design is turned pine wood. White acrylic diffusers sit atop the sconces. ...

Very rare table / desk mid century lamp mode "Half Nelson" in enameled aluminum designed by George Nelson and produced by Koch & Lowy, USA 1960s. In good vintage and original conditi...

Lovely Swedish modern floor lamp manufactured in Sweden, 1940s. The lamp consists of a base and rod in brass, supporting a swivel arm that holds the shade. The height is adjustab...

A pair of really beautiful and elegant mid-century modern Scandinavian vintage glass sconces/ wall lighting, which have a fantastic class cone mounted on to a teak base. The lamps we...

A lovely cone-shaped ceiling lamp in Porcelain designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in 1954. It is made out of white porcelain and the bulb on the inside is adjustable in hei...

A lovely cone-shaped ceiling lamp in Porcelain designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in 1954. It is made out of white porcelain and the bulb on the inside is adjustable in hei...

Large and heavy pair of marble stone table lamps with chromed steel arms. Bergboms design with all new cotton shades, made in Sweden This pair of table lamps will give that great loo...

Vintage chrome ceiling light from the 1960s to 1970s. The light is likely Italian and has a frame in chromed metal. Four light shades in clear glass with frosted inner shades. Height...

Very rare mid century "Tuyaux" desk lamp in black lacquered aluminum by Serge Mouille & Isamu Noguchi produced by Steph Simon France, 1959. In good original condition. Dimensions:...

Rare Floor / Pole Lamp in Brass and White Lacquered Metal, 1960’s Additional Information: Material: Brass and white lacquered metal Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Stif...

Very rare mid century "Cocotte" desk / table lamp in black lacquered metal and brass by Serge Mouille in original condition produced by in France, 1950s. Steph Simon edition. Dimen...

Rare ASEA table lamp, model E1272, dating back to the 1950s, featuring a rounded base crafted from solid wood. The disc shaped metal shade is adjustable and held just place by a bras...

Beautiful floor lamp, reare model G-123 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson.

This is a lovely Swedish Modern floor lamp that was manufactured in Sweden during the 1940s. The lamp features a brass covered iron base and a brass rod with leather webbing. The rod...

Very rare and early mid century floor lamp model "L4" in washi paper, metal and iron by Isamu Noguchi produced by by Ozeki & Co, Japan 1950s. In great original condition without any ...

This is a lovely Swedish Modern floor lamp that was manufactured in Sweden during the 1940s by Corona. The lamp features a brass covered iron base and a brass rod, which supports two...

This set of two table lamps are designed and crafted by the Swedish company Bergboms during the 1960s. The combination of materials used in their construction, rosewood and brushed metal, creates a simple yet elegant design that will add a touch of sophistication to any room. The design of these lamps is characterized by its slim waist and the beautiful contrast between the warm wood and the sleek metal. The rosewood used...

Very rare and NOS model "30D" pedant designed by Isamu Noguchi and produced by Ozeki & Co, Japan in from the early 1980s. In great original condition and it has never been used. We u...

An extraordinary vintage table lamp with an exceptional glazing, a great example of Scandinavian Mid-century modern design. A very special and rather large ceramic lamp base, made by...

A very special ceramic lamp base from Tilgmans, Sweden. This lamp is very typical of his style when it comes to patterns and glazing from the 1970s. The design is simple and honest, ...

A fantastic rather large vintage ceramic lamp base, handmade by Thomas Anagrius for Alingsås Keramik, Sweden. This lamp base is simple in the design, w...

Pair of table lamps manufactured by Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s. The lamps are made of dark green hourglass-shaped glass with a teak top that holds the light source. The (new) shades can...

Rare table lamp model B-138 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in Markaryd, Sweden. This lamp is one of the rarest and most sought-after models in Hans-...

Rare floor lamp by Tor Wolfenstein for Ditzingers, Sweden, 1930s. This spectacular floor lamp is an interesting example of Swedish design from the beginning of the modernist era, mix...

Bright red Scandinavian Mid-century modern table lamp. A very special and rather large vintage ceramic lamp base, made by Thomas Hellström for Nittsjö Keramik, Sweden. This lamp base...

This is a lovely Swedish Modern floor lamp that was manufactured in Sweden during the 1940s. The lamp features a brass base and rod, supporting a slimmer rod that is adjustable in he...

Swedish mid century pendant lamp attributed to the Swedish electric company ASEA, 1950s. Sculptural hourglass shape made from lacquered aluminum with ring shaped brass detail holding...

These rare brass floor lamp model G2326 was designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden. The model is height adjustable and made in solid brass. These ones with ni...

Lovely hand forged floor lamp manufactured in Sweden, 1930s. This type of lamp is commonly seen in old interiors with Axel Einar Hjort's cabin furniture. The lamp consists of a black...

A gorgeous vintage handmade ceramic stoneware table lamp base made by Rolf Palm, Höganäs, Sweden. This lamp is a classic, elegant and timeles...

This is a lovely Swedish Modern floor lamp that was manufactured in Sweden during the 1940s. The lamp features three swivel arms, supported by wooden rods that are fixtures in the br...

Lovely Swedish modern floor lamp from Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), Sweden, 1940s. The lamp consists of a base and rod in brass, supporting a swivel arm that holds the shade. The height i...

Table lamp model B 275 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s. Brass and white lacquered metal. Stamped. H: 70 cm Diameter of the base: 26 cm Diameter of the...

Unique, graphic floor lamp in wrought iron, breautiful details. This floor lamp is as much as an artwork as functional light source. Re-wired (Swedish standard). Adjustable height c...

Large 1960s Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Ellysett Pine Chandelier. This is a rare chandelier designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson for Ellysett. This piece is made of pine veneer in a stepped s...

A pair of table lamps in glass designed by Helena Tynell att Flygsfors glassworks in Sweden in the 1970s. Excluding the lampshades they are 51 cm high and about 18 cm in diameter. Th...

Floor Lamp in Opaline Glass by Shigeru Uchida, 1990's Additional Information: Material: Opaline glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Floor lamp model...

A very cute little vintage handmade ceramic stoneware lamp base made from Söholm, Denmark. This lamp is a classic, elegant and timeless lamp. The shape is rather unusual, wide base and slender neck, it has a contemporary feeling, yet it is the glazing that is making it so special, it has a brown and at times beige or sandy colour which gives a sophisticated look and this will be a centerpiece in any interior setting. It is 21cm (8.26") high including the lamp fitting and around 11cm (4.33") in diameter. The price includes FREE shipping. NOTE: It is has been newley rewired with an electrical plug suitable for Swedish and most of EU standard and it needs an E27 screw bulb and that the lamp is in an excellent condition. Lamp shades are not included. Søholm Keramik (Ceramics); art pottery of world standard. Danish pottery is famous world-wide due to the high quality and artistry one of the best-known companies is Søholm. Design based upon form and functionality with groundbreaking glazing technique best sums up, why they are among of the world leading firms when it comes to mid-century modern pottery design. Daniel Andersen one of the two brothers who modernised the company headed the design/art departments and developed a glaze technique which was reminiscent of one found on ancient Persian pottery. The result of this work was shown in Brussels at the World Exhibition of 1935. The glaze was well received and was awarded a gold medal. Following this success, the technique become a signature glaze known as “Persia glaze” of Michael Andersen and Sons...

A gorgeous and rather unusual vintage handmade ceramic stoneware table lamp base made by Bruno Karlsson for EGO, Sweden. This lamp is a class...

This is a beautiful, elegant, rather tall and slender hand-blown vintage glass lamp base, handmade by the talented Bengt Orup for Hyllinge glas...

This exquisite Casa Pupo gourd-shaped lamp is drenched in a lustrous emerald green glaze. The sizable and stunning lamp effortlessly commands attention, promising to be the focal poi...

Very beautiful ceiling lamp in brass with decorative leaves of Murano glass. The lamp was designed by Carl Fagerlund for orrefors in the 60s.

Swedish ceiling light from the 1960s with acrylic shades and brass details. Diameter: 64 cm

Pair of glass table lamps, produced in Sweden by Miranda, 1970s. Measures: Height 47 cm Diameter 35 cm. New wiring.  

This table lamp showcases what appears to be a hand-tooled leather base with black and brown Aztec mural design. The lamp's base, both at the bottom and top, appears to be crafted fr...

Cool brass floor lamp from Philips, in a neat size. Adjustable neck.

A fantastic and rare vintage ceramic table lamp base known as "Rubus", handmade and signed by the talented Gunnar Nylund for the prestigious Rörstrand, Sweden. The design of the lamp...

Pair of table lamps model 2552 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s Stamped. Brass and textile. Josef Frank was a true European, he was also a pioneer of what w...