Mid-Century Brass and Silk Floor Lamp from Upsala Armaturfabrik, Sweden, 1960s

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An elegant Swedish mid-century table lamp produced by Upsala Armaturfabrik in the 1960s. It features a sculptural pillar with a … Read more An elegant Swedish mid-century table lamp produced by Upsala Armaturfabrik in the 1960s. It features a sculptural pillar with a decorative brass sphere set between two carved wooden obelisks in black-painted wood, all resting on a circular brass foot with three paw-shaped supports. The lamp holder includes an integrated switch. It comes complete with its original shade, covered in spun silk and secured by a metal and acrylic shade holder. The lamp bears the manufacturer’s hallmark on the underside of the foot as well as a sticker on the lamp holder. Upsala Armaturfabrik was founded in the Swedish town of Uppsala in 1915 but was moved to the capital of Stockholm after only a few years. By the 1940s, Upsala Armaturfabrik had developed into a large lighting manufacturer producing modern as well as more traditional fixtures made from brass, glass, and textile. In the 1960s, production moved to the small town of Hultsfred in an attempt to cut costs, but the harsh financial situation finally forced the company into liquidation in 1970. The assets were sold, and production has since then been continued on a small scale by different actors. This piece has an attribution mark,
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European Plug (up to 250V).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less