Vintage Swedish Trava Pendant Lamp by Sigurd Lindkvist for Granhaga Metallindustri

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Carl thore (sigurd lindkvist) – trava pendant lamp for granhaga metallindustri, sweden, 1960s–1970s

designer: sigurd lindkvist (1916–1999), known as carl … Read more Carl thore (sigurd lindkvist) – trava pendant lamp for granhaga metallindustri, sweden, 1960s–1970s

designer: sigurd lindkvist (1916–1999), known as carl thore
manufacturer: granhaga metallindustri ab, töreboda, sweden
model: trava (“stack”)
design period: late 1960s–1970s
style: mid-century modern
country: sweden

this rare trava pendant lamp is an authentic mid-century design by carl thore (pseudonym of sigurd lindkvist) for granhaga metallindustri ab, sweden.

the trava series — meaning stack — is one of carl thore’s most iconic designs. Its six stacked aluminium rings create a beautifully layered silhouette that diffuses light softly, both downward and through the gaps between the rings.

this example features a vibrant orange lacquer finish, inside and out, and retains its original “design by carl thore” label. It is fitted with an original bakelite e27 socket and a 120 cm electrical cord.

details
designer: sigurd lindkvist (carl thore)
manufacturer: granhaga metallindustri ab, sweden
model: trava
design year: c. 1960s–1970s
material: lacquered aluminium
colour: orange (interior and exterior)

dimensions
diameter: 24 cm
height: 18 cm (excluding cable grip)
electrical cord: 120 cm
socket: original bakelite e27
voltage: 110/220 v
max wattage: 75 w
label: original “design by carl thore” present

condition: very good vintage condition with only minor signs of age.

background
sigurd lindkvist (1916–1999), who designed under the name carl thore, joined granhaga metallindustri in 1961 after working for lighting company luko. He designed and sold lighting for granhaga until his retirement around 1981.

the name carl thore originated spontaneously when a client asked lindkvist for the designer’s name — he quickly offered his two middle names. From that moment, granhaga lamps proudly bore the “design by carl thore” label.

the trava series was sold widely through kf interior in sweden, philips in the netherlands, and other distributors in denmark, the uk, and south africa, making it one of the most recognizable scandinavian lighting designs of the era. This piece has an attribution mark,
i am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution,
european plug (up to 250v).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less