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Swedish Modern Ceiling Lamp with Floral Details, Sweden ca 1950s

Offered by: H. Gallery

Description
The profoundly influential 20th-century Swedish designers pioneered a style of furniture that was lightweight, floral, and elegant in its simplicity, embodied by this lamp. These designers achieved an elegant combination of practicality and sophistication that was unmatched by many of their contemporaries in other countries.

This three-armed, painted aluminium ceiling lamp’s design is rooted in traditional historic styles, while employing modern details such as the curved arms, coloured glass cluster and floral details. While generally associated with pale colours, the Swedish style has always been more colourful, in fact, the colours Hague Blue and Citron, could be directly found in the Swedish palace’s colour palette. Still, it is rather hard to come by coloured ceiling lights from the era, making this model a rare find with its beautiful blue glass cluster. The heavily curved painted aluminium arms stem from this central and focal point, contrasting with the vivid blue glass. Their airy arrangement leaves plenty of space between the arms to showcase the floral decorative elements, adding organic whimsy to the design. Each arm ends in a shade holder supporting glass shades in the classic tulip shape with thicker lower parts and thin necks. The shape complements the curvature of the arms, while the opaque glass creates a warm light effect when the light is on. To let the focus stay on the cluster, the canopy and straight rod are more restrained, supporting the lamp in its functionality.

With a focus on craftsmanship, materials, and clean lines, the Swedish Modern design philosophy behind this ceiling lamp remains relevant today. The function combined with inspiration from nature in the style creates a warm strain of modernism that is very easy to relate to and continues to appeal to many people.

Condition:
In good vintage condition consistent with age and use. One of the shades has a small chip that is not visible as it is at the bottom of the shade covered by the shade holder. The aluminium has some weather marks and patina.

Dimensions:
17.71 in W x 16.14 in D x 17.32 in H
45 cm W x 41 cm D x 44 cm H

Shipping:
This ceiling lamp will be packaged and shipped with the greatest care and attention to make sure you will receive the item 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

Origin:	Sweden
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Metal, Glass
Condition:	Good. In good vintage condition consistent with age and use. One of the shades has a small chip that is not visible as it is at the bottom of the shade covered by the shade holder. The aluminium has some weather marks and patina.
Creation Date:	1950s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern
Dealer Reference #:	20231874
Incollect Reference #:	665706

Dimensions

W.	17.72 in;	H.	17.32 in;	D.	16.14 in;
W.	45 cm;	H.	44 cm;	D.	41 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