Early Lisa Johansson-Pape Floor Lamp in Birch & Rattan, Orno 1940s

A rare Lisa Johansson-Papé war and shortage time floor lamp with adjustable height and shade. Manufactured in Finland by Orno in the 1940s.

The lamp is one of the first floor lamps by Lisa Johansson-Papé and was exhibited extensively during the 1940s and through what were called the rebuilding years after the war. See photo of one such exhibition. The lamp features a birch leg stained in dark brown and an adjustable metal upper arm with a later slatted wooden / rattan shade. A rare earthy lamp that can add warmth to any interior and would fit exceptionally well in organic, rustic or cottage interiors.

Lisa Johansson-Papé (1907-1989) was a Finnish designer best known for her works in lightings. She paid more attention to the function of the lamp firstly, then the design feature secondly. Lisa designed furniture for Stockmann for a number of years, after which she turned her attention to lamps, also at the Stockmann owned company Orno Oy. She won a number of medals for her lighting designs in the Milan Triennials in the 1950s.