Harald Notini ceiling lamp

Item number: 250234Category: Lighting
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This ceiling lamp, model 6461, was designed by Harald Notini and produced by Böhlmarks in Sweden during the 1930s. The lamp is a refined example of the Swedish Grace style, combining Art Deco influences with Nordic craftsmanship and a restrained elegance. Swedish Grace, prevalent in the 1920s and 1930s, emphasized geometric clarity, fine materials, and decorative but understated motifs.

The lamp features a symmetrical composition with a central column in patinated brass, from which spring delicate, stylized botanical forms reminiscent of palm fronds. These elements are finely curved and layered, creating an airy, architectural silhouette. At the top of the suspension rod, a textile-covered tassel adds a decorative accent, blending ornamental softness with the structural brass components. The light source is housed within an elegantly fluted amber glass shade, whose shallow, conical form diffuses light evenly downward and outward. The glass displays a subtle gradation of tone and fine linear texture, enhancing both its aesthetic and functional qualities.

The materials—brass and amber glass—complement each other in both color and texture. The brass has developed a warm, aged patina with some areas of darker oxidation, while the amber glass maintains a soft, even tone. The lamp is presented in good vintage condition, with minor signs of wear consistent with its age. The glass shade is free from major damage, and the brass elements display only slight surface wear. The light diffusion from the amber shade creates a warm, inviting atmosphere, characteristic of 1930s Scandinavian interior lighting.

Harald Notini was one of Sweden’s foremost lighting designers of the early 20th century, known for his refined craftsmanship and the poetic integration of Art Deco and Nordic Classicism. Böhlmarks, a prominent Swedish lighting manufacturer, produced many of Notini’s best-known designs. Model 6461 exemplifies Notini’s ability to blend function with decorative elegance, making his work highly regarded in Scandinavian design history.

The dimensions of the lamp are 51 cm in diameter (20.1 inches) and 85 cm in height (33.5 inches). This ceiling lamp represents a sophisticated example of early 20th-century Swedish lighting design, blending sculptural form with refined craftsmanship.

Product Details
Dimensions (cm)
H: 85 / : 51
ProducerArvid Böhlmarks lampfabrik
ColorAmber
Decade1930s
CountrySweden
StyleArt Deco, Scandinavian Modern, Swedish Grace
MaterialBrass, Glass
Designed in1930s
Item Number250234
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Designer

Harald Notini

Harald Notini (1879 – 1959) was born on October 30, 1879, in Berlin, Germany. He later became one of Sweden’s most respected lighting designers, contributing significantly to Scandinavian design in the early to mid-20th century. Notini...

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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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