Ceramic Sultan by Table Lamp Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, 1960s

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This captivating mid-century modern stoneware table lamp is the highly collectible "sultan" model, designed by the legendary ceramicist carl-harry stålhane … Read more This captivating mid-century modern stoneware table lamp is the highly collectible "sultan" model, designed by the legendary ceramicist carl-harry stålhane for rörstrand, sweden, during the 1960s. The lamp features a robust, four-sided cubical body crafted from rich chamotte clay. It is enveloped in a mesmerizing high-gloss reactive glaze that shifts from deep midnight-blue to obsidian black. Accented by bold, gestural rust-red calligraphic strokes, it possesses a sophisticated, primitive-yet-refined presence. It stands as a compelling example of high-quality scandinavian studio pottery from the golden mcm era.

carl-harry stålhane (1920–1990) was one of the absolute titans of 20th-century swedish ceramic art. During his legendary tenure as artistic director at rörstrand, he revolutionized scandinavian studio pottery with his innovative silhouettes. He was a true master of fire and clay, celebrated globally for his complex, rich, and organic reactive glazes. Today, his visionary masterpieces are proudly displayed in prominent museum collections worldwide, including the nationalmuseum in stockholm.

in excellent condition.

artist: carl-harry stålhane (1920–1990)
origin: sweden
era: 1960s
style: scandinavian modern / mid-century modern / studio pottery
medium: glazed ceramic / stoneware
signature: signed and stamped
height: 25.5 cm (10.0")
dimensions: 13.5 × 12 cm (5.3" × 4.7")
weight: 1.425 kg (3.1 lbs)
wiring: original wiring with an ungrounded european (eu) plug. International buyers may need a simple plug adapter or rewiring to fit local wall outlets.
condition: in excellent condition. This piece has an attribution mark,
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issues arising from misattribution,
european plug (up to 250v).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less