Ceiling lamp

This rare ceiling lamp, likely produced in Denmark during the 1950s, is an elegant example of mid-century Scandinavian lighting design. Though the designer remains unidentified, the aesthetic and construction details suggest a connection to the Danish modern movement, with its focus on material honesty and sculptural simplicity.

The lamp comprises a central brass canopy and branching horizontal support arm from which three individual pendants are suspended. Each pendant is constructed from spun brass, hand-formed into an asymmetrical, bell-shaped shade. The contours of the shades are subtly irregular, giving the piece a tactile and organic quality. The lower edges of each shade are undulating and fluid, in contrast to the otherwise minimal geometry. Fine perforations are distributed throughout the shades’ surfaces, creating small points of light that glow softly when the lamp is lit, complementing the direct downward illumination.

The material is untreated brass that has developed a warm, varied patina over time, with visible surface oxidation, small marks, and tonal variations that confirm its vintage status. The structure is suspended by cloth-covered cords, which retain the original appearance and connection style of the period.

The lamp exhibits good vintage condition with signs of age-related wear, including oxidation spots and irregularities in the brass finish. There are no structural damages, and all three pendants appear intact and original.

Although unsigned, this lamp’s qualities align with the broader Scandinavian tradition of expressive yet restrained lighting from the mid-century period. Its understated profile and warm materiality are indicative of the design values shared by notable Danish designers such as Jo Hammerborg or Holm Sørensen, even if its specific authorship remains uncertain.

The dimensions are approximately 40 cm in diameter and 70 cm in height, corresponding to 15.7 inches in diameter and 27.6 inches in height.