Lisa Johansson-Pape floor lamps

Item number: 138996Category: Lighting
This is sold as a set of 2 pieces.
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This very rare pair of floor lamps, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape and produced by Orno in Finland during the 1950s, exemplifies refined Scandinavian mid-century lighting design. The lamps incorporate a sophisticated combination of brass, leather, and glass, balancing aesthetic appeal with functional quality.

The design features a slender vertical stem wrapped in leather, providing a tactile contrast to the polished brass elements. A circular brass base ensures stability while maintaining a minimalist profile. The conical brass housing transitions seamlessly into a wide, shallow glass lampshade that directs light upward, producing a soft, ambient glow characteristic of uplighting. The glass shade is slightly frosted or opalescent, enhancing the diffusion of light and contributing to a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Lisa Johansson-Pape was a leading Finnish designer celebrated for her innovative lighting concepts that harmonize form and function. Her collaboration with Orno, a prominent Finnish lighting manufacturer, was central to the development of mid-century Nordic lighting, combining high craftsmanship with innovative design solutions.

These lamps embody the core principles of Scandinavian modernism, including clean lines, the use of natural materials, and functional elegance. The integration of brass, leather, and glass creates a harmonious balance between visual sophistication and practical lighting performance.

Each lamp measures 40 cm in diameter and 181 cm in height (15.7 x 71.3 inches). They remain well-preserved, showing age-appropriate wear on the leather wrapping and brass components, adding to their authentic vintage character.

Product Details
Dimensions (cm)
H: 181 / : 40
ProducerStockmann-Orno
ColorBrown, Gold, Yellow
Decade1950s
CountryFinland
StyleMid Century, Scandinavian Modern
MaterialBrass, Glass, Leather
Designed in1950s
Item Number138996
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Designer

Lisa Johansson-Pape

Carin Elisabeth (Lisa) Johansson-Pape, born Johansson 21 January 1907 in Helsinki, died there 5 October 1989, was a Finnish designer, best known for her lamps. She was the most influential Finnish designer of luminaires in the second half of the 2...

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All our fixtures are original items and are sold as vintage items, which means that signs of age and use such as patina, scratches or minor variations in finish may occur. These characteristics are a natural part of the object’s history and value.
All lamps are visually inspected and carefully documented with photos in both studio and illuminated conditions. Electrical components are original unless otherwise stated. We always recommend that a qualified electrician review or update the electrical installation in accordance with applicable electrical safety standards in your country.
Color tones and materials may vary slightly depending on the screen or lighting when photographing. Dimensions are approximate.
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