Art Nouveau Sandstone Table Lamp by Illums Bolighus, Copenhagen, 1930s

Description

Sculptural art nouveau table lamp made in Denmark in the 1930s and sold in "Illums Bolighus", Copenhagen. The base is … more Sculptural art nouveau table lamp made in Denmark in the 1930s and sold in "Illums Bolighus", Copenhagen. The base is made from sandstone and the front depicts the classical motif of a Faun or Pan eating grapes next to a young deer. The style is similar to Danish artists like Just Andersen, Axel Salto and Olaf Stæhr-Nielsen who all worked in ceramics around that time. The shade is a hand folded Le Klint that may be the original mounting. The lamp is a great example of early modernism in Danish design. Remains of sticker from "Illums Bolighus" underneath. Wear consistent with age and use. The lamp base shows few signs of wear, but to cracks, damages or repairs. Some wear to the Le Klint shade. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



issues arising from misattribution,
Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. less