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Mid-century Danish design is celebrated for its clarity of form, refined material use, and quiet sophistication. Throughout the mid-20th century, Danish designers like Svend Aage Hol...

Mid-century Danish design is celebrated for its clarity of form, refined material use, and quiet sophistication. Throughout the mid-20th century, Danish designers like Svend Aage Hol...

‎‎The mid-century era was marked by a departure from ornate, intricate designs and a shift towards simplicity, functionality, and a seamless blend of form and function. Evident with ...

AB Armaturhantverk represented an important thread within Swedish lighting history. Founded in Tibro in 1945, the company was rooted in a tradition of thoughtful material use and qui...

The 1960s in Denmark marked a moment when light itself became a medium of design. Scandinavian designers sought clarity and warmth, refining the modernist ideal through careful propo...

Swedish modernism of the mid-20th century embraced clarity and restraint, valuing craftsmanship and proportion over excess. Designers sought harmony between form and function, creati...

During the early 20th century, Scandinavian design began moving toward a new visual language that merged classical craftsmanship with modernist ideals. The Art Deco period played a r...

Falkenbergs Belysning is a Swedish lighting company that was founded in 1951 in the town of Falkenberg, hence the name. The company specialised in producing high-quality lighting fix...

Danish lighting design of the mid-20th century is admired for its quiet balance of form, material, and function. Designers of the period aimed to create objects that were both sculpt...

The mid-20th century was a defining era for Scandinavian design, marked by a departure from ornate, intricate designs and a shift towards functional beauty, honest materials, and res...

Paavo Tynell is one of Finland’s best known and collected mid-century designers. He was a pioneer of lighting design and a founder of the first lighting manufacturing company in Finl...

Gebrüder Cosack (Gecos), was a lighting company from Neheim-Hüsten, Germany founded in 1848. The company no longer exists, making remaining pieces hard to come by. Karl Heinz Kinsky ...

Paavo Tynell, the “man who illuminated Finland”, was known for designs that carried functional elements that show his consideration for the user as well as the lamp’s utilitarian rol...

European mid-century design was marked by a departure from ornate, intricate pieces and a shift towards simplicity, functionality, and a seamless blend of form and function. This era...

The European Art Deco movement of the 1930s was a beacon of innovation and style, and the period from which this brass and wood floor lamp emerged. This exquisite piece of functional...

The award-winning “Ribbon” light model was originally designed as a table lamp by Claire Norcross in 2004, for retailer Habitat. Later on, Habitat played with proportions and the sca...

The beauty of Scandinavian design is found in its simplicity, functionality and warmth. The decorating principles of Scandinavian Modern mix neutral colours, natural materials and va...

Finnish designer Carin Lisa Johansson-Pape, was a pioneering figure of the mid-20th century Finnish design landscape. She designed furniture for Stockmann from 1937 and from 1942, sh...

‎‎From beautiful Danish designs to iconic Swedish models, European lighting has made a name for itself in the world of interior design. With silhouettes as varied as they come, the m...

Postwar European design in the 1950s was defined by a turn toward restraint, elegance, and the intelligent use of materials. Designers of the period emphasized refined proportions, t...

Italian designers and manufacturers were true pioneers of mid-century lighting design. Angelo Lelii, the 20th century Italian designer, created never-before-seen shapes and forms, an...

Falkenbergs Belysning, a Swedish lighting manufacturer known for its refined yet understated designs, produced this model “7059” floor lamp during the second half of the 20th century...

Founded in 1945 in Sweden, Fagerhult quickly established itself as a player in Scandinavian lighting design, known for its focus on innovation, quality, and functional elegance. Init...

Mid-century Danish design is celebrated for its clarity of form, refined material use, and quiet sophistication. Throughout the mid-20th century, Danish designers focused on creating...

In the 20th century, Swedish lighting designers created iconic works which combined elegant and iconic shapes with modern functionality. Their commitment to quality craftsmanship and...

The beauty of 20th century lighting design lies in its form and the modern sleek finish it adds to a space. The 20th century period brought about a revolution in design throughout Eu...

It is simply impossible to talk about 20th century lighting design without mentioning Finland and the Finnish “masters of light”. Brass bent into flowing curves, glass shades, and su...

The Danes call it Hygge, the Swedes Lagom, and the Norwegians, Friluftsliv. When it comes to Scandinavian interiors, these expressions mean clear design that can be enjoyed without b...

With a legacy spanning over seven decades, Hans-Agne Jakobsson has redefined modern design by seamlessly blending form and function. Most active between the 1950s and '70s—in the gol...

Stockmann Orno, established in 1921 in Helsinki, Finland, was a major manufacturer, renowned for its high-quality lighting fixtures. The company used glass, metals, precious woods to...

This iconic model is known as the “Equilibrium” or “G2” Floor Lamp. The model is said to have been designed by Pierre Guariche in 1951. It is composed of a patinated lacquered metal ...

Floor lamps have been used as decorative focal points for rooms since the early 20th century. In Swedish mid-century design, where interior lighting is of particular importance, Hans...

Paavo Tynell is one of Finland’s best known and collected mid-century designers. Tynell was a pioneer of lighting design and a founder of the first lighting manufacturing company in ...

European mid-century design was marked by a departure from ornate, intricate pieces and a shift towards simplicity, functionality, and a seamless blend of form and function. The era ...

The mid-century era was marked by a departure from ornate, intricate designs and a shift towards simplicity, functionality, and a seamless blend of form and function. Evident with th...

ASEA is known for producing models which are now considered iconic pieces of Swedish lighting history. ASEA (before 1977: Allmänna Svenska Elektriska Aktiebolaget), was a Swedish ele...

Austrian architect and designer Josef Frank has had an enormous impact on the history of Swedish design. Despite being nearly 50 years old when emigrating to Sweden, he is now widely...

The beauty of Scandinavian design is found in its simplicity, functionality and warmth. The decorating principle of Scandinavian Modern mixes neutral colours, natural materials and varied textures to create a distinctive aesthetic characterised by a minimal, practical style...

By the 1950s, Finland had established itself as a force for innovation in design. The best qualities of Finnish light fixtures are their atmospheric light and disciplined, functional...

Danish Modern is an era that defined an essential chapter in design history. Denmark was placed on the world map for its groundbreaking craftsmanship and mid-century modern furniture...

Swedish Modern, with its simplified lines and lack of excessive ornamentation, was a counter reaction to the earlier, more decorative design movements such as Art Deco. In comparison...

Finnish designer, Carin Lisa Johansson-Pape, was among the most significant Finnish lighting designers in the second half of the 1900s. She designed furniture for Stockmann from 1937...

Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) was a multitalented design genius, widely considered a leading figure of modern Finnish industrial art. This lamp model is one of the cornerstones of Tapio Wirkkala´s repertoire; this groundbreaking piece is one of the original adjustable lamps with angular opal light...

Aneta Lighting AB was established in 1947, and over the years, the company has collaborated with renowned Swedish designers to create stylish, timeless lighting models. Among them wa...

This floor lamp is the “G20” model by Swedish designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson. This mid-century model couples brass and fabric, creating a beautiful modern look. This appealing and ver...

The “Crane” is evidence why Tapio Wirkkala can be described as one of the icons of Finnish design and a symbol of the international success of post-war Finnish design. He was a versatile designer and artist who could shift fluently between different materials and crossed established professional boundaries. Wirkkala’s far-reaching career spanned multiple fields, from furniture design to sculpture and other art objects, and this can be clearly traced in this floor lamp. It functions as an art object just as much as a utilitarian lamp. With its slender shape and a brass and black lacquered body, this lamp is a great modernist piece that stands out in any space. The ingenious structure allows the height to be adjustable, and the design customizable. The main design elements are placed around the main functional parts, namely the shade, the adjusting rod, and the base. The sculptural brass rods cross each other similarly to a crane, and inspired the nickname of this model. The black lacquered conical shade and base, as well as the spherical counterweight stand out against the bright brass and add a modern edge to the design. The shade is lacquered white inside, creating a pleasant effect when the lamp is lit. Idman’s label engraved on the brass handle. Idman produced the models of some of the most renowned Finnish lighting designers of the time, including Tapio Wirkkala, Mauri Almari and Maria Lindeman. Unlike other aesthetic movements, Mid-Century Modern design was streamlined, while highlighting the materials used. The vibe of this “Crane” floor lamp is fresh, retro-tinged, and completely alluring with its dedication to quality and practicality wrapped up in beautiful design that will never go out of style. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The brass has a beautiful patina. Dimensions: 26.37 in W x 7.08 in D x 51.39 in H (height is adjustable) 67 cm W x 18 cm D x 128 cm H (height is adjustable) Literature: Tuula Sakalari, Katri Lehtova, Werner Söderström, “Suomalaisia Tuolej”, Osakeyhtio, Helsinki, 2012, pp. 96 & 97 About the designer: Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) can be described as one of the icons of Finnish design and a symbol of the international success of post-war Finnish design. He was a versatile designer and artist who could shift fluently between different materials and crossed established professional boundaries: he worked on everything from refrigerators to banknotes and from furniture to striking jewels. The most important materials for Wirkkala were wood and glass – he never ceased to explore the possibilities they offer. Tapio Wirkkala studied sculpture at the Helsinki Central School of Industrial Design from 1933 until 1936, but he was also a self-studied artist in many areas, including glass design. His success as a glass artist began in 1946 when he designed one of his most famous works, the Kantarelli vase, for Iittala. Wirkkala gained worldwide success in 1951 at the Milan Triennial, where he received three Grand Prix awards: for the exhibition architecture, glass design and wooden sculptures. Many of his glass works for Iittala were also awarded later in the 1950s at the Milan Triennial. In the years 1951-1954, Wirkkala worked as the artistic director of Helsinki Central School of Industrial Design. In 1955, he received a Pro Finlandia medal and in 1972 the Academy of Finland's honorary title of academician. The first mass-production glassware range designed by Wirkkala was the Tapio series launched in 1954. The popular Ultima Thule glassware range, created in 1968, was based on the so-called ice glass technique, and the designer himself was involved in developing it at the Iittala glass factory. Wirkkala also received important commissions from abroad: in the mid-1960s he started to design glass objects for Venini Glassworks in Italy, where he created the Bolle bottles for the Venice Biennale collection in 1966. One of Wirkkala’s most significant commissions abroad was the work at the Rosenthal porcelain factory in Germany: he worked as a freelance designer for Rosenthal for almost 30 years, and the most influential result was the Paper Bag vase (1977), still today one of Rosenthal’s best-selling products. Tapio Wirkkala was also a furniture designer and a sculptor. He started his career as a sculptor in the 1930s, but abandoned the traditional sculpture in the post-war years. The result was a series of unique plywood sculptures which combined form and movement in the vibrant, densely lineated surface of plywood. Wirkkala’s sculptures represented exceptional abstractionism and gave Finnish sculpture...

Pierre Guariche is one of the most important designers of the French post-war period. Guariche is best known for the luminaires he designed, many of which feature details like hidden light sources, perforated metal surfaces and slender leg structures. With its clever construction, the “Kite” is a great example of the designer’s endless interest in technological innovation. Officially called model “G30”, this floor lamp was designed in the early 1950s. Guariche’s mid-century lights were created between 1951 and 1959, and are innovatively designed with a visible joy of experimentation. This is especially apparent in this model, featuring elements that may appear purely decorative, but on closer inspection turn out to be absolutely functional. The design is defined by the reflector, which also inspired the model’s nickname. Its white lacquered, perforated sheet metal reflector resembles a boat’s sail, and creates a filtered and soft light. This hidden illuminant and the glare-free light flow by means of the clever reflector provides atmospheric ambient light, while also giving the lamp a sculptural appearance. The light “sail...

Paavo Tynell is one of Finland’s best known and collected mid-century designers. Tynell was a pioneer of European lighting design and a founder of the ...

This Italian floor lamp is very compelling, it is stylish, whimsy, but it is also material and craft bound. Like their international counterparts, mid-century Italian designers prize...

Inspired by the Parisian street lights, Régis Botta designed this floor lamp to create ambient, warm light. This floor lamp is the most striking of the “Pa...

These two gray and black lacquered steel frame floor lamps by Dutch designer Menno Dieperink, have a long slender shape with two round ‘milk’ glass disks at the top that are upheld b...

Greta Magnusson Grossman’s 1947 design, the “Gräshoppa” or the “G-33” model is among the most recognisable and known floor lamps of Scandinavian Modernism. Its signature appearance i...

This eccentric mid-century floor lamp combines a classical shape reimagined with carefully thought out proportions and Danish craftsmanship. The tube’s geometric construction defines this model, making it a one-of-a-kind model. Being a mid-century Danish-made design, this floor lamp features numerous functional elements, including an adjustable head secured by a brass ball joint, adjustable neck and a tapered empire lampshade...

This one-of-a-kind floor lamp is a delightfully distinctive model, with immediately recognizable details. Design in the mid-century years was fuelled by the development of materials and technology with stunning results as seen in this floor lamp design. Scandinavian furniture was made with mostly light-coloured materials and some furniture shapes included elements of asymmetry, or having two sides that were not completely even and balanced. This can be seen here as well, as the lamp’s black lacquered metal structure isn’t perfectly symmetrical, instead, the “cage” surrounding the lampshade spirals downwards. The fluted lampshade has a cylindrical shape and is made of a light coloured fabric. It is stretched over metal wires that create the lines. Thanks to its large, almost see-through quality, the warm light is diffused evenly when the lamp is switched on. Furthermore, the fabric shade pairs well with the colder metal structure. The tripod legs stem out from a ball-shaped joint, and also end in small, brass sphere feet. While the design dates to the 1950s, it has an interesting, almost futuristic modern...