Category: Archive

Wrought Iron Floor Lamp by Bjerkås Armatur, 1930s

Wrought Iron Floor Lamp by Bjerkås Armatur, 1930s

karlkarl__layout-archive-auto-excerpt_-lraklrak
Wrought Iron Floor Lamp by Bjerkås Armatur, 1930s
Wrought Iron Floor Lamp by Bjerkås Armatur, 1930s
Wrought Iron Floor Lamp by Bjerkås Armatur, 1930s
Wrought Iron Floor Lamp by Bjerkås Armatur, 1930s
Wrought Iron Floor Lamp by Bjerkås Armatur, 1930s
Wrought Iron Floor Lamp by Bjerkås Armatur, 1930s
Wrought Iron Floor Lamp by Bjerkås Armatur, 1930s
Wrought Iron Floor Lamp by Bjerkås Armatur, 1930s

Wrought Iron Floor Lamp by Bjerkås Armatur, 1930s

Place of Origin: Sweden
Creator: Bjerkås Armatur
Date of Manufacture: 1930s
Dimensions: Height 145cm (57″), Diameter 35cm (14″)
Materials and Techniques: Patinated iron, Fabric, Wood
Reference Number: 14618

Description: Rare Swedish patinated iron floor lamp from the 1930s, attributed to Bjerkås Armatur. Wrought iron, painted in typical Bjerkås manner to resemble patinated bronze, worked in the shape of an oversized candle holder with a large wooden socket cover with integrated on/off switch. Nice original condition with some patina and restoration to the wooden socket cover. The lamp was probably height adjustable originally, but this was disabled by a previous owner. One original brass E27 socket with new wiring and new linen on the shade.

Status: Unavailable 

Fontana Arte Mirror, 1940s

Fontana Arte Mirror, 1940s

karlkarl__layout-archive-auto-excerpt_-lraklrak
Fontana Arte Mirror, 1940s
Fontana Arte Mirror, 1940s
Fontana Arte Mirror, 1940s
Fontana Arte Mirror, 1940s
Fontana Arte Mirror, 1940s
Fontana Arte Mirror, 1940s
Fontana Arte Mirror, 1940s
Fontana Arte Mirror, 1940s

Fontana Arte Mirror, 1940s

Place of Origin: Italy
Creator: Fontana Arte (Attributed)
Date of Manufacture: 1940s
Dimensions: Height 111cm (43.5″), Width 65/58cm (25.5/22.5″), Depth 3cm (1.2)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Mirror
Reference Number: 12851

Description: Large Italian brass mirror attributed to Fontana Arte from the 1940s. Contiuous brass frame with lightly arched sides. Nice patina on the brass (more pronounced on the underside) and mirror glass in excellent condition.

Status: Unavailable

Harald Notini Flush Mount, Böhlmarks, 1940s

Harald Notini Flush Mount, Böhlmarks, 1940s

karlkarl__layout-archive-auto-excerpt_-lraklrak
Harald Notini Flush Mount, Böhlmarks, 1940s
Harald Notini Flush Mount, Böhlmarks, 1940s
Harald Notini Flush Mount, Böhlmarks, 1940s
Harald Notini Flush Mount, Böhlmarks, 1940s
Harald Notini Flush Mount, Böhlmarks, 1940s
Harald Notini Flush Mount, Böhlmarks, 1940s
Harald Notini Flush Mount, Böhlmarks, 1940s

Harald Notini Flush Mount, Böhlmarks, 1940s

Place of Origin: Sweden
Creator: Harald Notini, Böhlmarks
Date of Manufacture: 1940s
Dimensions: Height 20cm (8″), Diameter 30cm (12″), Backplate 18cm (7″)
Materials and Techniques: Glass, Brass
Reference Number: 14427

Description: Harald Notini glass and brass flush mount for Böhlmarks from the 1940s. Blown glass diffuser with a satin finish with clear “squiggly” stripes and large undulating brass decoration. Very nice original condition with patina on the brass and backplate. One nickel E27 socket with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Swedish Floor Lamp By Bjerkås Armatur, 1940s

Swedish Floor Lamp By Bjerkås Armatur, 1940s

karlkarl__layout-archive-auto-excerpt_-lraklrak
Swedish Floor Lamp By Bjerkås Armatur, 1940s
Swedish Floor Lamp By Bjerkås Armatur, 1940s
Swedish Floor Lamp By Bjerkås Armatur, 1940s
Swedish Floor Lamp By Bjerkås Armatur, 1940s
Swedish Floor Lamp By Bjerkås Armatur, 1940s
Swedish Floor Lamp By Bjerkås Armatur, 1940s
Swedish Floor Lamp By Bjerkås Armatur, 1940s
Swedish Floor Lamp By Bjerkås Armatur, 1940s
Swedish Floor Lamp By Bjerkås Armatur, 1940s

Swedish Floor Lamp By Bjerkås Armatur, 1940s

Place of Origin: Sweden
Creator: Bjerkås Armatur, Tor Wolfenstein (attributed)
Date of Manufacture: 1940s
Dimensions: Height 140cm (55″), Width 38cm (15″), Base 26cm (10″)
Materials and Techniques: Painted Iron, Artificial Stone, Fabric
Reference Number: 13303

Description: Very rare Swedish Modern painted iron floor lamp by Bjerkås Armatur (attributed to Tor Wolfenstein) from the 1940s. Artificial stone base with a faux-leather wrapped stem and two meandering arms with a delightful floral decoration in between. Very nice original condition with minor patina to the original paint and some chips to the base. Two original brass E27 sockets with new wiring and shades.. 

Status: Unavailable

Italian Copper Tree-Trunk Umbrella Stand, 1950s

Italian Copper Tree-Trunk Umbrella Stand, 1950s

karlkarl__layout-archive-auto-excerpt_-lraklrak
Italian Copper Tree-Trunk Umbrella Stand, 1950s
Italian Copper Tree-Trunk Umbrella Stand, 1950s
Italian Copper Tree-Trunk Umbrella Stand, 1950s
Italian Copper Tree-Trunk Umbrella Stand, 1950s
Italian Copper Tree-Trunk Umbrella Stand, 1950s
Italian Copper Tree-Trunk Umbrella Stand, 1950s
Italian Copper Tree-Trunk Umbrella Stand, 1950s
Italian Copper Tree-Trunk Umbrella Stand, 1950s

Italian Copper Tree-Trunk Umbrella Stand, 1950s

Place of Origin: Italy
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Height 56cm (22″), Width 42cm (16.5″), Depth 30cm (12″)
Materials and Techniques: Copper
Reference Number: 13322

Description: Rare Italian hammered copper umbrella/cane stand in the shape of a tree trunk, from the 1940-1960s. Lovely craftsmanship, seemingly made from a single sheet of copper. Original condition with a lively patina.

Status: Unavailable

Orrefors Striped Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1950

Orrefors Striped Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1950

karlkarl__layout-archive-auto-excerpt_-lraklrak
Orrefors Striped Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1950
Orrefors Striped Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1950
Orrefors Striped Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1950
Orrefors Striped Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1950
Orrefors Striped Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1950
Orrefors Striped Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1950
Orrefors Striped Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1950
Orrefors Striped Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1950

Orrefors Striped Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1950

Place of Origin: Sweden
Creator: Orrefors
Date of Manufacture: 1940-1950s
Dimensions: Height 20cm (8″), Diameter 38cm (15″), Canopy 10cm (4″)
Materials and Techniques: Glass, Brass
Reference Number: 12970

Description: Rare striped glass ceiling light by Orrefors from the 1940-1950s. Beautifully sculptural glass body in a pale peach color with brass hardware. The glass is sandblasted for a matte finish, save for the thin lines in varying lengths. Three original brass E27 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Hans Bergström Chandelier, circa 1945

Hans Bergström Chandelier, circa 1945

karlkarl__layout-archive-auto-excerpt_-lraklrak
Hans Bergström Chandelier, circa 1945
Hans Bergström Chandelier, circa 1945
Hans Bergström Chandelier, circa 1945
Hans Bergström Chandelier, circa 1945
Hans Bergström Chandelier, circa 1945
Hans Bergström Chandelier, circa 1945
Hans Bergström Chandelier, circa 1945
Hans Bergström Chandelier, circa 1945

Hans Bergström Chandelier, circa 1945

Place of Origin: Sweden
Creator: Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1945
Dimensions: Height 72cm (28″), Diameter 48cm (19″), Canopy 11.5cm (4.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Lacquered Wood, Fabric
Reference Number: 5844

Description: Rare model 114 chandelier by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, circa 1945. Lacquered turned wood body with three brass arms and large star-shaped decorations. Very nice original condition with some light dryness-related wear to the wood and new fabric on the original shades. Three brass E14 sockets with new wiring.
Literature: Johan Jansson, Staffan Bengtsson, Ljuset ska vara vitt och lysa fritt : historien om ateljé Lyktan, Page 38.

Status: Unavailable

Large Harald Notini Wall Light, Böhlmarks, circa 1930

Large Harald Notini Wall Light, circa 1930

karlkarl__layout-archive-auto-excerpt_-lraklrak
Large Harald Notini Wall Light, Böhlmarks, circa 1930
Large Harald Notini Wall Light, Böhlmarks, circa 1930
Large Harald Notini Wall Light, Böhlmarks, circa 1930
Large Harald Notini Wall Light, Böhlmarks, circa 1930
Large Harald Notini Wall Light, Böhlmarks, circa 1930
Large Harald Notini Wall Light, Böhlmarks, circa 1930
Large Harald Notini Wall Light, Böhlmarks, circa 1930
Large Harald Notini Wall Light, Böhlmarks, circa 1930

Large Harald Notini Wall Light, circa 1930

Place of Origin: Sweden
Creator: Harald Notini, Böhlmarks
Date of Manufacture: 1920-1930s
Dimensions: Height 47cm (18.5″), Width 30cm (12″), Depth 14cm (5.5″), Backplate 12cm (4.7″)
Materials and Techniques: Patinated Copper, Glass
Reference Number: 12839

Description: Rare Swedish Grace wall light by Harald Notini for Böhlmarks from the 1920-1930s. Large Havanna glass diffuser with geometric cut decorations and a satin finish is held by a dark patinated copper bracket with a palm tree motif. Very good original condition with patina on the copper. One original copper and ceramic E27 socket with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Italian Brass Mirror with Etched Decor, circa1950

Italian Brass Mirror with Etched Decor, circa 1950

karlkarl__layout-archive-auto-excerpt_-lraklrak
Italian Brass Mirror with Etched Decor, circa1950
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
Italian Brass Mirror with Etched Decor, circa1950
Italian Brass Mirror with Etched Decor, circa1950
Italian Brass Mirror with Etched Decor, circa1950
Italian Brass Mirror with Etched Decor, circa1950
Italian Brass Mirror with Etched Decor, circa1950
Italian Brass Mirror with Etched Decor, circa1950

Italian Brass Mirror with Etched Decor, circa 1950

Place of Origin: Italy
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Gio Ponti, Osvaldo Borsani
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1950
Dimensions: Height 82cm (32″), Width 65cm (25.5″), Depth 4cm (1.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Etched Mirror, Plywood
Reference Number: 3112

Description: Rare Italian brass mirror from the 1940-1950s. Continuous brass frame with a tapered shape. The mirror has a charming etched or printed decor in the upper right-hand side, depicting three birds in flight amid hints of clouds. Patina on the brass and reflective coating of the mirror.

 

Status: Unavailable

Gunnar Eklöf Fabric Chandelier, Corona 1940s

Gunnar Eklöf Fabric Chandelier, Corona 1940s

karlkarl__layout-archive-auto-excerpt_-lraklrak
Gunnar Eklöf Fabric Chandelier, Corona 1940s
Gunnar Eklöf Fabric Chandelier, Corona 1940s
Gunnar Eklöf Fabric Chandelier, Corona 1940s
Gunnar Eklöf Fabric Chandelier, Corona 1940s
Gunnar Eklöf Fabric Chandelier, Corona 1940s
Gunnar Eklöf Fabric Chandelier, Corona 1940s
Gunnar Eklöf Fabric Chandelier, Corona 1940s
Gunnar Eklöf Fabric Chandelier, Corona 1940s

Gunnar Eklöf Fabric Chandelier, Corona 1940s

Place of Origin: Sweden
Creator: Gunnar Eklöf, Corona Belysning
Date of Manufacture: 1940s
Dimensions: Height 60cm (23.5″), Diameter 55cm (21.5″), Canopy 10cm (4″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Lacquered Steel, Fabric
Reference Number: 15443

Description: Rare fabric and wire chandelier by Gunnar Eklöf for Corona from the 1940s. Large scalloped shade, newly covered in original color, with painted wire decorations. Very nice condition with some light loss to the original paint. Three original E27 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable