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Pair of Table Lamps by Lisa Johansson-Pape for ASEA, Sweden 1950s

$5,500per set

£4,154.74per set

€5,329.06per setVAT Included

CA$7,806.70per set

A$7,856.54per set

CHF 4,559.90per set

MX$95,406.89per set

NOK 52,378.65per set

SEK 54,064.83per set

DKK 36,214.79per set

About the Item

Finnish designer Carin Lisa Johansson-Pape was a pioneering figure of the mid-20th century lighting design landscape. Johansson-Pape once said, "A lamp is not the actual purpose, but more like an instrument. It must fulfill its purpose as a provider of light, but at the same time it must also satisfy the aesthetic demands. A good light fixture must be simple, and its structure and function must be both neat and correct." This pair of table lamps is a perfect example of this sentiment. The simple but effective design is in service of functionality and the idea of “good design.” Like most Nordic and Scandinavian light fixtures of the era, the design assumes a minimalist look that relies on its materials and illuminates the space with direct light from the bulbs. Each element of this model has a distinctive feature that makes it interesting from every aspect. The shades feature a unique shape and, when turned on, the warm light brightens the opal glass, creating a cosy impression. The rounded lacquered metal bases are thick and provide a lovely visual balance. The bases serve not only a functional purpose, providing a strong foundation for the design, but together with the other details at the neck of the lamps, they allow for a touch of understated luxury with their lacquered finish. This interplay of materials and forms highlights the expert design approach of ASEA and the mid-century pursuit of blending practicality with visual appeal. The Swedish company ASEA has been around since the early 1900s. They are known for producing high-quality lighting fixtures for residential and commercial spaces, often collaborating with leading architects and designers such as Lisa Johansson-Pape and Sven Aage Holm Sorensen to ensure cutting-edge, highly coveted lighting solutions. Featuring a minimalist and functional design, distinctive details, and high-quality materials, this table lamp pair is a rare find from the company’s archives. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions: 7.87 in Ø x 19.68 in H 20 cm Ø x 50 cm H

Creator:
Lisa Johansson-Pape (Designer),ASEA (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Diameter: 7.88 in (20 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Power Source:
Plug-in
Lampshade:
Included
Style:
Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Glass,Metal
Place of Origin:
Sweden
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
1950s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Utrecht, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: 202530571stDibs: LU2947346223152

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Lisa Johansson-Pape

Lisa Johansson-Pape is one of the most recognized mid-century Finnish lighting designers, having earned this distinction — in her eyes — unintentionally.

Johansson-Pape began her career as a furniture designer for Kylmäkosku and Stockmann before turning her focus to lighting in the early 1940s for Stockmann-owned lighting manufacturer Orno, where she partnered with designer Yki Nummi. A graduate of Finland’s Central School of Arts and Crafts, Johansson-Pape was famously quoted as having attributed the success of her vintage table lamps, floor lamps and sconces to an “accident.”

“By education, I am a furniture designer, but I had to make lamps during the war," she explained. Her distinctive style sees a balance of clean aesthetics and a prioritization of practicality and function.

Johansson-Pape was a multidisciplinary engineer and designer who created space for women in many industries. She collaborated on a number of high-profile projects through a variety of partnerships, most notably with the glassblowers of Iittala during the 1950s, designing celebrated lighting fixtures for public spaces such as the Helsinki Children’s Hospital. She also collaborated on installations at 150 churches, including the famous Eckerö Church in Finland.

In 1951, Johansson-Pape was awarded the silver medal at the Triennale di Milano, and in 1954, she was awarded the gold medal for her design of the Sipuli, or Onion lamp. This was merely the start of a lifetime of awards and accolades for Johansson-Pape. She won the Pro-Finlandia prize in 1957 for her design of the Laura pendant lamp, and her other iconic lighting designs include the Belle pendant lamp and the Senator floor lamp.

Johansson-Pape’s work, which frequently saw an integration of acrylic and enamled brass alongside its glass components, was featured at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York and the “Design In Scandinavia” exhibition, which traveled extensively throughout the United States and Canada in the 1950s. Her “Rya” textile exhibition debuted in Helsinki and toured Europe in 1956. In 1966, she took part in a joint exhibition in Stockholm with her friend, textile artist Dora Jung.

Lisa Johansson-Pape was an inspiring pioneer of design — she was passionate about traditional Finnish design and worked to build a community and platform for female designers and architects. Through her work at Friends of Finnish Handicraft — for which she designed textiles — Johansson-Pape supported several national movements in textile design and was the organization’s Artistic Director for more than three decades. She was also a recognized public speaker and author, having lectured on the subjects of furniture design, lighting and Scandinavian modernism.

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