Ceiling lamps

Item number: 126925Category: Lighting
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This pair of ceiling lamps, produced in Denmark during the 1950s, exemplifies the Scandinavian mid-century lighting tradition, emphasizing sculptural clarity, refined materials, and gentle light diffusion. Although the designer remains unidentified, the craftsmanship and detailing strongly reflect Danish lighting design practices of the era.

Each lamp is composed around a central brass structure from which five gracefully sweeping arms extend symmetrically in an arc. These arms support individual light units featuring opaline glass shades topped by shallow brass hats. The white opaline glass shades have a vertically ribbed profile that softens the emitted light, producing a warm and inviting ambient glow. The upward and outward curvature of the brass arms forms a balanced radial composition, imparting a sense of elegance and openness to the fixture. When illuminated, the diffused light creates an atmosphere well suited to both domestic and public interiors.

The materials—solid brass and opaline glass—align with the high-quality production standards typical of mid-century Scandinavian lighting. The brass has developed a soft, warm patina over time, preserved without heavy polishing, which adds character and maintains the original authenticity. The construction exhibits fine joinery and structural balance.

Both lamps are in very good condition, with all original components intact. The glass shades are free from visible cracks or chips, and the brass surfaces show minor age-related wear that enhances the vintage aesthetic without compromising function.

Stylistically, these lamps reflect modernist Scandinavian principles, integrating organic curves, material honesty, and purposeful illumination.

Each lamp measures 61 cm in diameter and 80 cm in height (approximately 24.02 x 31.50 inches).

Product Details
Dimensions (cm)
H: 80 / : 61
Decade1950s
CountryDenmark
StyleDanish modern, Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern
MaterialBrass, Opaline glass
Designed in1950s
Item Number126925
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