Scandinavian Mid-Century Desk Lamp, Grey Wrinkle Lacquer, Brass Gooseneck, EWA Värnamo, 1950s
Highlights:
Manufacturer: EWÅ Armaturfabrik, Värnamo, Sweden
Period: 1950s
Origin: Värnamo, Sweden
Style: Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern
Particulars: Grey wrinkle lacquer finish on conical shade and triangular cast base; flexible brass gooseneck stem with age-appropriate patina; conical shade with circumferential perforation pattern; integrated push-button switch in base; a compact and highly characterful Scandinavian desk lamp
Ideal for: Desks, side tables, reading corners, Scandinavian-style interiors, collectors of Swedish Mid-Century lighting
Description:
This desk lamp by EWÅ Armaturfabrik Värnamo is a precise and characterful example of Swedish Mid-Century functionalism at its most resolved. Every element of the design is considered: the organically formed triangular cast base with its integrated push-button switch, the flexible brass gooseneck stem that allows infinite directional adjustment, and the conical shade finished in grey wrinkle lacquer with a circumferential perforation pattern that softens the light at its edges.
The wrinkle lacquer — a finish achieved through a controlled paint-shrinking process — gives the metal surfaces a tactile, almost sculptural quality that flat lacquer simply cannot match. It was widely used in Scandinavian industrial and lighting design of the 1950s for exactly this reason: it ages beautifully, acquiring a depth of character that only improves with time.
EWÅ Värnamo — founded by Erik Wärnå in Värnamo, Sweden — produced compact wall and table lamps in brass and lacquered metal that are today recognised as sought-after examples of Scandinavian Mid-Century lighting design. Their formal language is direct and functional, without ornamentation, and their craftsmanship is consistently high.
Condition:
The lamp is in very good vintage condition. The grey wrinkle lacquer is intact and shows the characteristic depth of an original finish. The brass gooseneck is flexible and holds position. The integrated switch functions. The electrical components should be inspected by a qualified electrician before use.
Details:
Manufacturer: EWÅ Armaturfabrik, Värnamo, Sweden
Period: 1950s
Style: Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern
Material: Lacquered cast metal (grey wrinkle lacquer), brass gooseneck
Base: Organic triangular cast form with integrated push-button switch
Shade: Conical with circumferential perforation
Stem: Flexible brass gooseneck
Socket: E14
Condition: Very good vintage condition
Note:
Please note: This item is a vintage lamp. It was manufactured many years ago and may not conform to current technical standards. Before use, the electrical components should be inspected and, if necessary, updated by a qualified electrician. Bulbs are only included if explicitly stated. This item is sold as a collectible/antique and not as a standards-compliant electrical appliance.
WEE Nr.
70030832
Product Safety
This lamp is an original vintage piece. Prior to sale, a visual and functional inspection was carried out (cable, plug, socket, strain relief) as well as a test run. It has not been comprehensively tested in accordance with current VDE standards. Due to its age, the electrical components may pose risks (e.g. aged insulation, missing earth conductor). Before connecting to the 230V mains, it is therefore strongly recommended to have the lamp inspected and, if necessary, updated by a qualified electrician. Use is at the owner's own risk.
Manufacturer
EWÅ Värnamo is a Swedish manufacturer of Mid-Century lighting, producing lamps in Värnamo since the 1950s. Characteristic features are compact wall and table lamps in brass and lacquered metal or glass, often with finely perforated shades and warm, directional light. The designs of EWÅ Värnamo are today considered sought-after examples of Scandinavian Mid-Century lighting design and are popular among collectors for their functional formal language and high-quality craftsmanship.