Lamps with New Silk Blue Lampshade by René Houben for Soholm, 1960s, Set of 2

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Pair of Ceramic table lamps by Soholm, Denmark, 1960s. This high-end sculptural piece is handmade ceramic in blue or grey … Read more Pair of Ceramic table lamps by Soholm, Denmark, 1960s. This high-end sculptural piece is handmade ceramic in blue or grey tones, with a combination of dry and glazed finishes. with a new custom made blue silk lamp shade with warm gold or silver inner-shade by René Houben. The lamp is in perfect vintage condition. The lamp is offered included shade! Multiple combinations of shades are possible, please ask for more information. We have also different other lamp bases from the same desginer. Feel free to ask for additional information. René Houben is a renowned Dutch light designer. René has been designing unique lamp shades for more than 25 years. from colorful and exuberant to modest. For every extraordinary lamp base (carefully selected antique and vintage items), he designs an applicable shade. His custom made creations are unique because of his interesting use of form and color. They also stand out because of their indirect, soothing and intimate light. Houben is well known and loved by interior designers and decorators all over Europe. Søholm, the oldest ceramic factory on Bornholm was founded by Herman Sonne Wolffsen and Edvard Christian Sonne in 1835. Søholm stoneware design has become a big collector’s item for retro devotees. The factory closed in 1996. Much of the pottery of Denmark matches the modernistic flare of the furniture they are so well known for. Sleek lines, innovative use of materials, and streamlined design are typical of the wares created and reflect the Danish modern style popularized in the 1950s and 1960s. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



issues arising from misattribution,
Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less