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Mid-Century Modern Swedish metallic amber art glass table lamp by Gustav Leek for Orrefors, 1960s, featuring tiered concentric rings and …
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Mid-Century Modern Swedish metallic amber art glass table lamp by Gustav Leek for Orrefors, 1960s, featuring tiered concentric rings and radiant warm luster. Epitomizing the expressive, tactile glassmaking of Sweden’s mid-20th-century golden era, this sculptural art glass table lamp presents a dramatic silhouette composed of stacked, graduated concentric discs rising from a broad, flared circular base. The thick mouth-blown amber glass is enriched with a shimmering metallic luster finish that creates extraordinary visual depth, capturing ambient light across each rounded ridge and reflecting a molten, golden glow. The neck terminates in a cut and patterned crystal collar beneath the fitting, adding refined contrast to the rich amber tone. with its architectural proportions and warm chromatic presence, this lamp serves as an exquisite focal point in any setting. Maker & Historical Context Produced at the historic Orrefors glassworks in Småland, Sweden, during the 1960s, this design by Gustav Leek reflects the creative crosscurrents that defined Orrefors' experimental lighting atelier during the era of Carl Fagerlund and Per Olof Ström. Moving away from the austere minimalism of previous decades, Leek embraced bold geometric profiles, saturated hues, and innovative surface treatments. The metallic vapor-deposited sheen over heavy colored art glass stands as an inventive hallmark of 1960s Orrefors lighting, demonstrating the firm’s unrivaled prowess in marrying artisanal craftsmanship with forward-looking European modernist lighting design. Specifications & Details Creator / Designer: Gustav Leek Origin (Country/Region): Sweden Design / Production Period: 1960–1969 Style: Mid-Century Modern / Scandinavian Modern Materials & Techniques: Hand-blown art glass, metallic luster finish, brass and metal fittings Dimensions: Height (to top of socket fixture): 36 cm (14.2 in) Height (glass body only): 26 cm (10.2 in) Diameter (base): 17 cm (6.7 in)
Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise.
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- Dimensions
- 6.69ʺW × 6.69ʺD × 14.17ʺL
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Glass
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Goldenrod
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Wear consistent with … moreVery Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Wear consistent with age and use. Light, age-appropriate wear or minor in-making factory variations (a very small black dot), to the base; does not affect display. Complimentary EU to US or UK plug conversion available upon request. less
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