Scandinavian Mid-Century Wall Light, Red Wrinkle Lacquer, Brass Gooseneck, EWA Värnamo, 1950s
Highlights:
Manufacturer: EWÅ Armaturfabrik, Värnamo, Sweden
Period: 1950s
Origin: Värnamo, Sweden
Style: Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern
Particulars: Red wrinkle lacquer finish on conical shade and cast iron base — the most striking colour variant of this model; flexible brass gooseneck stem with age-appropriate patina; conical shade with circumferential perforation pattern; integrated push-button switch in base; manufacturer marking on base
Ideal for: Desks, reading corners, studios, Scandinavian-style interiors, collectors of Swedish Mid-Century lighting
Description:
Red is the definitive colour for this lamp. Where the grey variant of the EWÅ Värnamo gooseneck lamp reads as quietly functional, the red reads as a declaration — the same resolved industrial design, but with a presence that commands a room. In 1950s Sweden, this kind of bold colour application in industrial lighting was genuinely forward-looking, and it remains as visually effective today as it was then.
The lamp follows the same considered design logic as its grey sibling: an organically cast iron base with integrated push-button switch, a flexible brass gooseneck stem that allows precise directional adjustment, and a conical shade finished in red wrinkle lacquer with a circumferential perforation pattern that softens the light at the shade's edge. The wrinkle lacquer — a finish achieved through controlled paint-shrinking — gives the metal surfaces a tactile depth that flat lacquer cannot match, and in red it takes on a particular warmth and intensity.
EWÅ Armaturfabrik, founded by Erik Wärnå in Värnamo, Sweden, produced compact and highly functional lamps whose formal clarity and material quality have made them enduring favourites among collectors of Scandinavian Mid-Century design. The manufacturer marking on the base confirms authenticity.
Condition:
The lamp is in very good vintage condition. The red wrinkle lacquer is intact and vivid, retaining its original depth of colour. 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 (red wrinkle lacquer), brass gooseneck
Base: Cast iron with integrated push-button switch and manufacturer marking
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.