Mid-Century Modern Textural Glass & Brass Sconces by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors

Mid-Century Modern Textural Glass & Brass Sconces by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors

$2,975.00

This exquisite Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Textural Glass Sconces W/Brass Fittings by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors originates from Sweden, Circa 1960. They feature an oblong vertical composition with transparent glass shades and brass fittings. The shades are beautifully formed and have a dimensional oval shaped texture throughout the surface, interacting with the brass frames and diffusing the light of the bulbs. A brilliant example of the refined geometry and materials of Mid-Century Modernist design, these sconces will style well in a wide array of spaces and settings, from Mid-Century Modernist to Contemporary and Minimal Interiors. Newly rewired to American Standards, each sconce accommodates one candelabra base bulb achieving up to 60 watts of light. In Excellent Vintage Condition.

Sweden, Circa 1960

Dimensions:

Height: 12 in (30.48 cm) x Width: 5 in (12.7 cm) x Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Creator: Orrefors (Maker), Carl Fagerlund (Designer)

Sold As: Set of 2

Power Source: Hardwired

Style: Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques: Brass, Glass

Place of Origin: Sweden

Period: 1960-1969

Date of Manufacture: circa 1960

Condition: Excellent. Rewired.

Reference Number: LU793442463472

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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.

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