Wall Sconces attributed to Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1970s, Set of 2

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Magnificent pair of wall sconces by carl fagerlund for orrefors.

sweden, 1970s.

brass structure supporting a sublime diffuser of thick, … Read more Magnificent pair of wall sconces by carl fagerlund for orrefors.

sweden, 1970s.

brass structure supporting a sublime diffuser of thick, hand-blown and decorated murano glass.

excellent condition, with a few minor signs of age. Nothing to report.

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carl fagerlund:

numerous museums, churches, and corporate headquarters house the works of the scandinavian modernist lighting designer carl fagerlund.

initially an illustration teacher, fagerlund transitioned to the world of lighting in the 1940s, bringing with him an artistic eye.

today, his table lamps, chandeliers, wall sconces, and other light fixtures grace homes and continue to captivate collectors worldwide.

in the early 1940s, fagerlund taught drawing to aspiring artists at solbacka läroverk, a swedish private boarding school modeled after successful institutions of its kind in the united kingdom.

shortly afterward, he took a job designing provocative sconces and other wall-mounted light fixtures in brass and textured glass for a stockholm manufacturing company called asea (allmänna svenska elektriska aktiebolaget, or swedish general electric limited company).

however, fagerlund is best known for his work at orrefors glassworks, a legendary glassworks in småland that gained worldwide acclaim for its products after exhibiting a range of decorative objects and art glass at the 1925 international exhibition of modern decorative and industrial arts—the major design fair that brought art deco to the world's attention. C. Fagerlund joined orrefors in 1946 and, for over three decades, designed pendant lights, recessed lighting, a range of murano glass pieces, and other richly complex mid-century modernist lighting fixtures.

fagerlund's designs can be found at the prins eugens waldemarsudde site, a museum-castle that was once the private residence of royalty, the swedish embassy in tokyo, and the headquarters of general motors, u.s.a. In detroit, michigan. 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