Sonja Katzin Wall Lights and Sconces

“GA9” appears to be inspired by a droplet, floating upward the wall. The mouth blown glass with bubbles creates an intricate play between light and shadow, giving the appearance of light travelling through water. Swedish architect and designer, Erik Gunnar Asplund, is celebrated as the godfather of functionalist design in Sweden. Like his celebrated Stockholm City Library, these lamps emphasize geometric simplicity and clarity of form. The construction of this model is ingenious, with a bent arm holding the glass in place, with yet another arm holding the light source in the centre of the luminaire. The black lacquered metal bends organically into sinuous forms, while the backplates have a polygon shape. Pairing the geometric elements with the more organic ones shows Asplund’s great eye for design that was well ahead of his time. The large, mushroom-like mouth blown glass shades have distinctive “drops” on their surfaces, creating a beautiful effect that becomes even more apparent when the light is on. The atmospheric light it creates is not measurable, nor is it functional in the traditional sense. It is easily forgotten, but nevertheless important when creating a space of wellbeing. It is the most basic and fundamental of all lighting principles, one that has been with us since the dawn of time. Asplund’s life and work served as inspiration to a number of Scandinavian design luminaries, such as lifelong friend and mentee Alvar Aalto, as well as Erik Bryggman...

Swedish design wall light, 1940s The light features an extendable, articulated arm with ornate scrollwork in a dark bronze antique brass finish, paired with a classic bell-shaped cr...

This pair of wall lamps, designed by Hans Bergström for ASEA circa 1950, epitomizes the Swedish Modern style. Crafted in brushed brass, the shades feature a delicate perforated edge ...

"Coquille" wall lamp by ASEA in excellent condition. This elegant wall sconce was manufactured by the Swedish company ASEA Skandia in the 1940s. The shell shaped glass shade rest on ...

Swedish Design Brass & Fabric Wall Lights, 1950s The lights feature a sleek and elegant mid-century Swedish design from the 1950s, characterized by adjustable brass arms and pleated...

Pair of outdoor wall lights by Gunnar Asplund for ASEA, with large glass shades with encapsulated air bubbles giving a watery effect. Metal frames in a clean modernist design, lacque...

This pair of wall lamps, designed by Hans Bergström for ASEA circa 1950, epitomizes the Swedish Modern style. Crafted in polished brass, the shades feature a delicate perforated edge...

This wall lamp, designed by Hans Bergström for ASEA circa 1950, epitomizes the Swedish Modern style. Crafted in polished brass, the shade features a delicate perforated edge detail, ...

Swedish Modern lighting was directly influenced by ASEA, the historic company that had a decisive influence on how the Swedish electrotechnical industry has developed. Based on the c...

Scandinavian wall lamp of the Swedish designer Hans Bergström edited by ASEA in the 1960s. Structure in solid brass with holes. Diffuser in opaque white opaline in the shape of a dro...

Pair of amazing brass wall lamps, made in Sweden in the 1940s. Made in the form of large leaves, with a glass shade holding the light bulbs. A beautiful, warm glow.

With its organically shaped blown glass shade, especially rare in this opaline frosted glass version, the GA9 resembles a floating droplet. Designed by Swedish architect Erik Gunnar Asplund, widely regarded as the godfather of Swedish modernism, this lamp embodies his signature geometric clarity and structural ingenuity. Like his Stockholm City Library, it balances simplicity with innovation. A bent arm holds the glass, while another secures the light source at the luminaire’s center. The black lacquered metal curves organically, contrasting with polygonal backplates—an interplay of geometry and fluidity that defines Asplund’s vision. The large, mushroom-like shades diffuse light in a soft, mesmerizing glow, enhancing the atmosphere beyond mere functionality. Asplund’s influence extended to Scandinavian design icons such as Alvar Aalto, Erik Bryggman...