Table lamp — Svend Aage Holm Sørensen for Asea, Sweden, 1950s

Born in the 1950s, this table lamp embodies the spirit of post-war Scandinavian design: strict lines, absence of ornamentation, and a reflection on light conceived as a sculptural object in its own right. Signed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, a figure in mid-century Danish design, it combines a grey lacquered conical shade with a black structure mounted on a bracket base, creating a silhouette that is both light and assertive. The metal has retained a patina consistent with its age, with no major defects noted, and the wiring has been checked before being put back into circulation. Pieces from this Scandinavian period are making a comeback today, driven by a growing interest in the functional design of the 1950s. An object that is both discreet and assertive, it has its place in a contemporary interior.