Mid-Century Textured Glass & Brass Fitted Sconces by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
Mid-Century Textured Glass & Brass Fitted Sconces by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
This highly elegant Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Sconces in Textured Glass W/ Brass Fittings by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors originates from Sweden, Circa 1960. These sconces feature a minimal rectilinear profile of clear glass with two spherical brass fittings attaching the shades to the frame. On the interior surface of the glass is a stunning textural pattern of irregular cross hatched diamond shaped incisions, concealing the bulb and beautifully diffusing the light with a gorgeous series of reflections and detail. A well scaled a versatile pair of sconces, they have a reserved sensibility while remaining highly elegant. These sconces will style beautifully in a wide array of spaces and settings, from Mid-Century Modernist to Contemporary and Minimal Interiors. Newly rewired to American Standards, these sconces take one candelabra base bulb each casting up to 60 watts of light. In Excellent Vintage Condition.
Sweden, Circa 1960
Dimensions:
Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm) x Width: 4.5 in (11.43 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: LU793442486722
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.
