Floor lamp

This rare and sculptural floor lamp, by an unknown designer and producer, was likely manufactured in Sweden during the 1940s. It is an evocative example of Swedish Modernism in lighting design, characterized by elegant curvature, an economy of materials, and an emphasis on ambient illumination. The lamp’s distinct silhouette is formed by a single brass tube, gracefully arched into a swan-like contour, rising from a circular base to support a conical pleated shade.

The base is constructed from thick, textured glass with a subtly frosted surface. It is supported by three curved brass feet and anchored with visible brass fasteners, giving it both visual and physical stability. The patinated brass stem emerges centrally from the base and bends fluidly, forming a long-reaching arm. The light source is suspended from a small articulated joint beneath a spun brass socket cap. The pleated white shade is a modern replacement that adheres closely to the traditional style, complementing the period aesthetic and diffusing light with a soft and warm glow.

Although the designer and manufacturer remain unidentified, the form and materials align with the Swedish modernist tradition of the 1930s and 1940s, when lighting design increasingly moved toward combining artisanal finishes with minimalist gestures. The use of glass as a structural base material is uncommon and highlights a high level of craftsmanship. The design displays affinities with early work by designers such as Harald Notini or Bertil Brisborg, known for their refinement and restraint in the use of brass and light diffusion.

This piece remains in excellent condition, with a rich, natural patina on the brass and a newly fabricated shade that matches the original in proportion and styling. The glass base is intact, with only minor signs of wear.