Svend Aage Holm Sørensen floor lamp
This floor lamp was designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen and produced by Holm Sørensen & Co in Denmark during the 1950s. The design reflects the refined Danish approach to mid-century lighting, combining clean lines with a restrained yet elegant use of materials. Executed in brass, the lamp has developed a warm patina over time, giving it depth and character while underlining its age and authenticity.
The construction is minimal yet functional, with a slender upright stem supported by a three-legged base, ensuring stability and balance. The socket is mounted at the top with a practical holder for attaching a shade. This example is sold without a lampshade, allowing the buyer to select one suited to their preferred aesthetic or historical accuracy. A similar model exists, making it possible to assemble a matched pair, which was not uncommon in Scandinavian interiors of the period.
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen was an influential Danish designer known for his experimental lighting designs, often working in brass, copper, and iron. His works are distinguished by their sculptural qualities and attention to detail, ranging from elegant, understated forms such as this piece to more expressive and decorative lighting. Produced by Holm Sørensen & Co, his lamps were part of Denmark’s export success in the mid-century era, widely recognized for their craftsmanship and timeless design.
The piece is in good vintage condition, showing signs of use consistent with age, including surface wear and patina on the brass. These marks are typical for original examples from the 1950s and contribute to the authenticity of the lamp.
Dimensions: diameter 50 cm (19.7 in), height 150 cm (59.1 in).
Dimensions (cm) | H: 150 / ⌀: 50 |
Producer | Holm Sørensen & Co |
Color | Cream, Gold |
Decade | 1950s |
Country | Denmark |
Style | Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern |
Material | Brass |
Designed in | 1950s |
Item Number | 117805 |
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen (1913–2004) was a Danish designer and lighting manufacturer best known for his expressive and sculptural mid-century modern lighting designs. Trained as a furniture designer, Holm-Sørensen became internationally recogn...
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