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. Executed in brass, the lamp demonstrates the refined balance of simplicity and materiality characteristic of Scandinavian mid-century design. The tripod base in slender, angular brass elements provides both stability and lightness, while the vertical stem is minimally ornamented except for a central cylindrical joint, underscoring the functionalist roots of the period.

The lamp retains its original brass surface with visible patina and signs of age consistent with long-term use. The natural oxidation and wear of the brass emphasize its vintage authenticity, giving the piece both texture and depth. Please note that the lamp is offered without a shade, allowing flexibility in pairing it with a shade of choice, though originally it would have been fitted with a pleated paper or fabric model typical of Holm Sørensen’s lighting.

Svend Aage Holm Sørensen (1913–2004) was a Danish designer renowned for his experimental approach to lighting. He often used brass and other metals in ways that highlighted both their sculptural qualities and their ability to interact with light. Holm Sørensen & Co was an influential Danish lighting manufacturer, producing a wide range of innovative lamps during the post-war period. Their output exemplifies Scandinavian design ideals: functional, modern, yet warm and tactile in material execution.

This lamp is a rare example from Holm Sørensen’s early output and reflects the mid-century Scandinavian emphasis on understated elegance. Its design is minimal but distinctly architectural, aligning with the broader functionalist movement that dominated Danish design of the time. A similar model is also available, offering the potential to create a rare and balanced pair.

Dimensions: diameter 50 cm (19.7 in), height 150 cm (59.1 in).