Lisa Johansson-Pape Table Lamp Manufactured by Orno, Finland, 1950

Lisa Johansson-Pape Pair of floor lamps Manufactured by Orno Finland, 1947 Painted steel, brass and acrylic shade From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona Measurements 57.45 cm diameter x 146 cm height 22.61 in diameter x 57.48 in height Literature Design Musuem, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Helsinki, 1986; Ornamo, Helsinki, 1962 Bio Finnish designer Lisa Johansson-Pape enjoyed a long and varied career in lighting, furniture, textile, and ceramic design. She was one of Finland’s leading lighting designers in the 20th century and was instrumental in promoting Finnish design internationally. Born in 1907, Lisa Johansson-Pape studied at the Industrial Art Institute in Helsinki University of Art & Design (Now Aalto University of Art & Design), graduating in 1928. She worked as a furniture designer for Kylmäkoski and Stockmann and created carpets for the Friends of Finnish Handicraft, before turning her attention to lighting design. She collaborating with the Stockmann-owned lighting factory Orno from 1942, famously remarking, “it was quite by accident that I became a design light artist. By education, I am a furniture designer, but I had to make lamps during the war.” Notable designs include the Lisa (1947), Sipuli (1954), and Laura (1957) pendant lamps. The Sipuli, often referred to by the English translation Onion, resembles the form of the vegetable for which it was named. The angular design in opaline glass was awarded a gold medal at the Triennale di Milano in 1954, which was just one of several prizes Johansson-Pape received in her career; she was also awarded a silver medal at the 1951 Triennale...

Lisa Johansson-Pape Pair of table lamp model “Senator” Manufactured by Orno Finland, 1947 Brass, leather and aluminium From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona Measurements 41 cm diameter x 59 height cm 16.14 in diameter x 23.22 height in Literature Design Musuem, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Helsinki, 1986; Ornamo, Helsinki, 1962 Bio Finnish designer Lisa Johansson-Pape enjoyed a long and varied career in lighting, furniture, textile, and ceramic design. She was one of Finland’s leading lighting designers in the 20th century and was instrumental in promoting Finnish design internationally. Born in 1907, Lisa Johansson-Pape studied at the Industrial Art Institute in Helsinki University of Art & Design (Now Aalto University of Art & Design), graduating in 1928. She worked as a furniture designer for Kylmäkoski and Stockmann and created carpets for the Friends of Finnish Handicraft, before turning her attention to lighting design. She collaborating with the Stockmann-owned lighting factory Orno from 1942, famously remarking, “it was quite by accident that I became a design light artist. By education, I am a furniture designer, but I had to make lamps during the war.” Notable designs include the Lisa (1947), Sipuli (1954), and Laura (1957) pendant lamps. The Sipuli, often referred to by the English translation Onion, resembles the form of the vegetable for which it was named. The angular design in opaline glass was awarded a gold medal at the Triennale di Milano in 1954, which was just one of several prizes Johansson-Pape received in her career; she was also awarded a silver medal at the 1951 Triennale...

Paavo Tynell Table lamp model “Umbrella” Manufactured by Taito Oy Finland, 1940 Brass From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona Measurements 32 cm x 41 H cm 12.5 in x 1...

Paavo Tynell Table lamp Commissioned for the “Hotell Vaakuna” Finland, 1940 Brass, teak From the archives of Side Gallery Measurements: 32 cm x 41 H cm 12.5 in x 16 H in ...

Paavo Tynell Pair of wall lamps Manufactured by Taito Oy Finland, 1940 Brass, frosted glass diffuser From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona Measurements 32 cm x 41 H ...

Table lamp model “524” Made in collaboration with Franca Helg Manufactured by Arteluce Italy, 1952 Openwork Perspex in a chrome frame Measurements 41 Ø cm x 47h cm. 16,14 Ø in x 18,5...

Table lamp, called Senator or model 940025, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape and manufactured by Orno in Finland, around 1948. Made of copper shade, brass and leather. Note: The lamp...

Glass table lamp by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno Oy from the 1950s. Glass frame with fabric lampshade. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear consistent with age and use. Clas...

Table lamp, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1950s. Leather, brass details. Stockmann fabric shade. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age ...

Table Lamp by Lisa Johansson-Pape, 1950's Additional Information: Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by ASEA in Sweden Dimensions (W x D x H): 28.5 x 28.5 x 52.5 cm Condition...

Elegant pair of Senator table lamps, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape in 1947 and manufactured by Stockmann-Orno Oy, Finland. Each spun aluminium shade lacquered in a sea foam green ...

Rare table lamp by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno Oy from the 1960s. Rare dark green leather, brass and cotton lampshade. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear consistent with ...