Mid Century Modern Glass & Brass Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
Mid Century Modern Glass & Brass Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
This stunning Mid Century Modern chandelier was realized by the esteemed designer Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors in Sweden, circa 1960. It features a convex domed shade with undulating organic handblown translucent glass and a scalloped top. The brass stem in wrapped in channeled ovoid form translucent glass and has a crown of spades in brass at its apex. The piece is presented on a brass rod with a conical brass canopy. With its beautiful attention to detail and clean modernist lines, this piece would be a winning addition to any style of interior from classic Mid Century Modern to contemporary. It has been newly rewired to American standards. The height can be adjusted to suit. The chandelier accommodates six Edison based bulbs offering up to 600 watts of light. It is in excellent vintage condition.
Sweden, circa 1960
Dimensions:
Height: 25 in. (63.5 cm)
Diameter: 17 in. (43.18 cm)
Creator: Carl Fagerlund (Designer), Orrefors (Maker)
Style: Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques: Blown Glass, Brass
Place of Origin: Sweden
Period: 1960-1969
Date of Manufacture: circa 1960
Condition: Excellent
Reference Number: LU793426423032
CARL FAGERLUND
Carl Fagerlund was born in Kalmar, Sweden, where he cultivated a passion for art and design from a young age. His formal education began at the Higher Art Industrial School in Stockholm, where he graduated in 1943. After earning his degree, Fagerlund worked as a drawing teacher at Solbacka Läroverk from 1943 to 1944 and then as a lighting architect at ASEA in Stockholm. In 1946, he embarked on a significant chapter of his career by joining Orrefors Glassworks.
Fagerlund's work at Orrefors Glassworks was marked by his innovative approach to lighting design. He created light installations for numerous public spaces, leaving his artistic mark on prominent locations such as the Prince Eugens Waldemarsudde art museum in Stockholm, Frederiksberg Town Hall in Denmark, and the Swedish Embassy in Tokyo. His work also illuminated the halls of hotels in Copenhagen, including Hotel D'Angleterre and Hotel Mercur, as well as the General Motors headquarters in the United States and the Möllevången Church in Malmö.
In addition to his public installations, Fagerlund designed a variety of ceiling and table fixtures for domestic use. His designs were celebrated for their aesthetic appeal and functional brilliance, leading to exhibitions in major cities including London, Paris, Berlin, Milan, Copenhagen, and Stockholm. His contributions to the field of lighting design were recognized with a silver medal at the 11th Triennale in Milan in 1957.
Fagerlund's personal life was as rich and varied as his professional career. He was a member of the Swedish Masonic Order and hailed from a distinguished family. His parents were county assessor Carl Fagerlund (1878-1959) and Ellen Harberg (1879-1966). His grandfather, Adolph Fagerlund, served as the governor of Kalmar County. Carl Fagerlund married Ingrid Collenberg in 1944, with whom he had two children. After their separation, he married Anna-Lisa Dahl in 1961.
Carl Fagerlund's legacy is one of artistic excellence and innovative design. His work continues to inspire and illuminate, reflecting a lifetime dedicated to the art of lighting.
