Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Table Lamp from Böhlmarks, 1950s

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A small, sculptural table lamp, model 15581, produced by the renowned Swedish manufacturer Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik in the 1950s. The … Read more A small, sculptural table lamp, model 15581, produced by the renowned Swedish manufacturer Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik in the 1950s. The base is constructed from a bent brass rod, supporting a black aluminum shade. The shade can be tilted and pivoted, allowing the light to be directed in any direction. The ingenious design of the base also makes it possible to hang the lamp on the wall or mount it on the edge of a shelf. The lamp is fitted with a switch on the cord, and the manufacturer’s hallmarks, along with the model number, are stamped on the metal. The lighting manufacturer Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik was founded in 1872 in the Swedish capital, Stockholm. Originally an importer of paraffin lamps, the company soon began producing kerosene heaters. By the late 1880s, Böhlmarks had become the first Swedish manufacturer of paraffin lamps. In 1894, the company acquired the Pukeberg glassworks, which produced both lampshades and household glassware. In 1904, Böhlmarks began manufacturing electric lighting fixtures—a product line that soon replaced traditional oil and paraffin lamps. Over the years, many prominent designers worked with the company, including Gunnar Asplund, Harald Notini, and Sigurd Lewerentz. The company was dissolved in 1977. 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