Table lamp

This table lamp dates to Sweden’s mid-century modern era of the 1960s, its form distilled into a clean, tapering cylinder that rises from a slim brushed steel ring to its bulb socket. The base is fashioned from richly figured rosewood, the deep reddish-brown heartwood streaked with veins of near-black grain. The wood’s surface remains smooth to the touch, its hand-rubbed finish reflecting a soft sheen that highlights the dramatic contrast in the rosewood’s natural pattern.

Standing 45 cm tall with a 10 cm diameter at its widest point, the lamp’s proportions emphasize verticality and material presence without unnecessary ornamentation. The cylindrical body tapers ever so slightly toward the top, giving the piece a graceful silhouette that aligns with Scandinavian modernism’s preference for simple geometric forms. The brushed steel ring at the base provides both visual weight and structural stability, its cool metallic tone balancing the warmth of the rosewood.

Produced by an as-yet unidentified Swedish workshop, the lamp exemplifies the period’s craftsmanship in its precise turning and seamless transition between wood and metal. Although the designer remains unknown, the use of premium rosewood and the lamp’s meticulous construction suggest it was made by a skilled manufacturer catering to high-end interiors. The absence of a lampshade allows the quality of materials and the purity of the form to remain the focal point.

In very good vintage condition, the lamp shows only minor surface wear—light patina on the steel ring and the occasional faint mark on the rosewood—consistent with gentle, decades-long use. The original socket and fittings are intact and function reliably, making this piece both a sculptural object and a practical source of ambient lighting in a contemporary or period setting.