Large Scandinavian Stoneware Ceramic Table Lamps by Einar Johansen for Soholm, 1960s, Set of 2

Description

Pair Danish Mid-Century stoneware table lamps of the 1960-70s.

The bottom part of the lamps is decorated with an impressed … more Pair Danish Mid-Century stoneware table lamps of the 1960-70s.

The bottom part of the lamps is decorated with an impressed pattern, glazed in dark and light blue with ochre accents. The upper part is not glazed and shows the natural ochre colour of the clay.

Model Nr 3055, manufactured by Søholm Stentøj (Soholm pottery) on the island of Bornholm, Denmark. Design by Einar Johansen.

Søholm Stentøj, which means Soholm’s sandstone, was founded in 1835 by Herman Sonne Wolffsen and Edvard Sonne. The name Søholm, comes from the factory where the two founders were employed, a pottery near Copenhagen, in 1828-1839. It was the oldest factory operating in Bornholm, a Danish island off the south coast of Sweden, until it closed in 1996.

In the middle of the 20th century, Søholm produced a wide range of stoneware in various patterns and shapes. Several Designers worked for Søholm Stentøj as Einar Johansen, Maria Philippi, Noomi Backhausen among others.

The lamps are signed with the manufacturer's mark and with the stylized initials "EJ" for Einar Johansen.

They come with new lampshades. Great state. New textile wiring. Work with E26/E27 bulbs, 110v and 220v. The EU-plugs can be replaced by US-plugs for free.

Lampshade diameter: 13.4" (35cm).
Total height including lampshade: 21.26" (54cm).
Height of the lamp base including socket: 13.4" (34cm).
Diameter of the lamp base: 7" (18cm). This piece has an attribution mark,
I am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution,
European Plug (up to 250V).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. less