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Holger Johansson Ceiling Lamps for Westal, Bankeryd, Sweden 1960s

Creator: Holger Johansson
Offered by: H. Gallery

Description
Swedish master of lighting design, Holger Johansson brought much glamour into the Swedish mid-century modernism. Without giving up the “form follows function” ideal of the era, he created spectacular models like these ceiling lights with a grandiose effect.

These marvellous chandeliers have brass frames with 9 smoked, translucent glass shades each. The shades resemble pressed spheres and hang from brass poles that are arranged on two levels, three on the top level and six on the lower one. Thanks to this structure, the lamps appear quite voluminous, especially when the light is switched on. The light coming from the smoked glass shades brighten the yellow brass beautifully. This fullness is further accentuated by the long straight brass poles holding the bodies. From below, the chandelier reveals its geometric shape that resembles a flower. This pair has all the characteristics Johansson was famous for: it is elegant and stylish where the design allows it to be big and shiny, yet it never becomes tacky. Johansson’s present design used to decorate the ceiling of the Filadelfiakyrkan (“Philadelphia Church”) in Malmö, designed by architects Carl-Axel Stoltz and Birger Linderoth in 1935.

These ceiling lamps were manufactured by the Swedish company Westal in Bankeryd. The historical company was founded in 1947 and for more than seven decades, it has developed functional and aesthetically pleasing luminaires.

Condition:
In great vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The brass has some marks and a beautiful patina.

Dimensions:
31.5 in Ø x 98.43 in H
80 cm Ø x 250 cm H

Shipping:
These ceiling lamps will be packaged and shipped with the greatest care and attention to make sure you will receive the items in gallery condition. Complimentary shipping within the Netherlands.

IMPORTANT!
VAT normally applies and will be added to items when purchased by a European buyer or transported to a location within the EU.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	Sweden
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Brass, Glass
Condition:	Good. In great vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The brass has some marks and a beautiful patina.
Creation Date:	1960s
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern
Dealer Reference #:	20221451
Incollect Reference #:	629248

Dimensions

H.	98.43 in;	Diam.	31.5 in;
H.	250 cm;	Diam.	80 cm;

Message from Seller:

Located in Utrecht, The Netherlands, H. Gallery specializes in modern and contemporary design with a strong focus on Brazil and Scandinavia. The gallery strives to preserve and promote especially Brazil's rich design heritage and curates a select group of contemporary artists. Meticulous research, ie getting in contact with the original designers, producers, their heirs, and retrieving and indexing old catalogues and magazines is at the heart of its activities. All works presented excel in great