Nordic modernism - Lamp - Wood

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Florentin Brunz Gaborieau
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Holds a master’s in Art History, specialising in Second French Empire and Dutch Golden Age.

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Handmade design lamp in a Nordic modernism style, crafted from wood in Norway, 35 cm high and 25 cm wide, in working order.

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Handmade design lamp in a Nordic style, with a sculptural and organic form.
With a height of 35 cm and a width of 25 cm, the lamp has a restrained yet clear presence.

The design aligns with the Scandinavian design history of the 20th century, in particular the modernism of the 1940s–1960s, in which light was seen as mood carrier and natural materials were preferred over decoration. The flowing lines and the use of wood reference the humanistic approach of designers such as Alvar Aalto and peers, where functionality and emotion come together.

Each lamp is handmade, giving the object an artisanal character and distinguishing it from mass production. As a result, the lamp not only functions as lighting but also as a small sculptural design object within the interior.

Handmade design lamp in a Nordic style, with a sculptural and organic form.
With a height of 35 cm and a width of 25 cm, the lamp has a restrained yet clear presence.

The design aligns with the Scandinavian design history of the 20th century, in particular the modernism of the 1940s–1960s, in which light was seen as mood carrier and natural materials were preferred over decoration. The flowing lines and the use of wood reference the humanistic approach of designers such as Alvar Aalto and peers, where functionality and emotion come together.

Each lamp is handmade, giving the object an artisanal character and distinguishing it from mass production. As a result, the lamp not only functions as lighting but also as a small sculptural design object within the interior.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Designer/artist/maker
Nordic modernism
Country of origin
Norway
Style
Mid-century modern
Condition
As new - unused
In working order
Yes
Height
35 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
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72
Objects sold
100%
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