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Glazed Stoneware Table Lamp by Eigil Hinrichsen, Denmark Mid-20th Century
$2,750
£2,076.16
€2,381.77
CA$3,838.85
A$4,180.15
CHF 2,211.52
MX$50,410.97
NOK 28,138.08
SEK 25,724.12
DKK 17,788.05
About the Item
Eigil Hinrichsen (1921–1999) was a Danish ceramist, known for his stoneware works. He founded his own studio in Birkerød in 1951 and created unique works chartcterised by beautiful glazes. Eigil Hinrichsen belongs to a generation of Danish ceramicists who shaped the country’s distinctive mid-century design language through texture, material honesty, and subtle experimentation.
Working in a period when stoneware was increasingly appreciated for its sculptural and tactile qualities, Hinrichsen’s pieces merged functional form with a quiet artistic sensibility. This table lamp reflects that approach as an object that is both utilitarian, yet anchored in the ceramic traditions that defined Danish craft throughout the mid-20th century. The base has a plump, rounded profile that feels grounded and inviting. Its stoneware body is covered in a rich, layered glaze that shifts from deep greens and blues to dark earthy tones, creating a soft gradient. The surface displays texture, reminding of the material’s natural qualities. The linen shade introduces another layer of warmth, diffusing the light into an ambient glow that complements the glaze below. Together, the stoneware and textile create a dialogue between weight and softness, cool ceramic and warm illumination. This interplay is what makes the piece feel both functional and artistic.
As a whole, the lamp represents the strengths of Danish mid-century design, where simplicity was a way of allowing material, form, and light to shine. Hinrichsen’s work sits within this tradition, with pieces such as this table lamp carrying his legacy.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The lamp has recently been rewired and reconditioned. The shade is a later replacement.
Dimensions:
8.46 in Ø x 12.20 in H
21.5 cm Ø x 31 cm H
- Dimensions:Height: 12.21 in (31 cm)Width: 8.47 in (21.5 cm)Depth: 8.47 in (21.5 cm)
- Power Source:Plug-in
- Lampshade:Included
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Mid-20th Century
- Condition:Rewired: The lamp has recently been rewired and reconditioned. Replacements made: The shade is a later replacement. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Utrecht, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: 202535151stDibs: LU2947347792522
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