Scandinavian Modern Copper Table Lamp with Layered Shade and Tripod Base by Høvik Verk, Norway, 1960s

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Scandinavian modern copper table lamp by høvik verk with layered shade and tripod base, norway, 1960s

a beautifully composed and … Read more Scandinavian modern copper table lamp by høvik verk with layered shade and tripod base, norway, 1960s

a beautifully composed and highly atmospheric scandinavian modern table lamp by høvik verk, norway, dating to the 1960s, an object that perfectly captures the nordic mastery of material contrast and controlled light.

the design is centered around its distinctive layered shade construction in warm copper, where each tier is carefully proportioned to diffuse light softly while eliminating glare. When illuminated, the lamp produces a gentle, ambient glow that enhances the copper’s natural warmth and creates a calm, intimate atmosphere — hallmarks of scandinavian lighting design at its best.

the upper section in blackened metal introduces a subtle visual tension, grounding the composition and framing the copper tones with a restrained, architectural clarity. This interplay between warm and dark surfaces is further echoed in the sculptural tripod base, which gives the lamp both stability and a refined, almost graphic presence.

despite its compact scale—measuring 20 cm in height (7.9 in) with a diameter of 13 cm (5.1 in)—the lamp reads as a complete design object rather than a purely functional light source. It works effortlessly on a side table, or as part of a curated grouping where smaller lighting elements are used to build atmosphere.

a particularly important detail is the deeply stamped “hv” mark in the metal, confirming its production by høvik verk.
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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