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Extremely rare ceiling lamp by Carl-Axel Acking

Creator: Carl-Axel Acking
Offered by: VN Vintage & Modern

Description
Extremely rare ceiling lamp designed by Carl-Axel Acking (Sweden, 1910-2001) model 982 for Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik, Malmö, 1940/50s. Brass, 5 light points with off-white lacquered shields with brass rim, upper three light points surrounded by an open opal glass bowl. Diameter 28", height 18", total height 66". Original condition: patina, occasional loss of paint. Original brass sockets by BMM with manufacturer stamps. Rewiring and/or refinishing available upon request. Provenance: Ekshärad Community Centre, Värmland. Exhibitions: The model was presented at The Scanian Fair in Malmö in 1940. Literature: Model illustrated in the 1940 production catalogue.
Matching wall lights also available.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Notes:	Featured in production catalogue
Period:	1920-1949
Creation Date:	Circa 1940/50th
Styles / Movements:	Collectible Design, Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern
Incollect Reference #:	866924

Message from Seller:

We offer a superb collection of Scandinavian designers' furniture, lighting and home accessories for the period from the beginning of the 20th century to the late 1970s, including the work of masters such as Carl Malmsten, Axel Einar Hjorth, Folke Bensow and others.