Tall Modernist Table Lamp from Svend Aage Holm Sørensen for Holm Sørensen, Denmark, 1960s

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About This Piece

Vintage Design

Tall Danish Mid-Century Table lamp. Design by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, for Holm Sørensen, Denmark.

An iron structure made up of horizontal and vertical lines forms a variety of geometric shapes. These shapes create square and rectangular frames, some of them filled with elements of colored glass in shades of yellow and ochre. Base made of painted pinewood.

Svend Aage Holm Sørensen (1913-2004) was a danish designer. He is known for his self-produced lightings. He probably designed lamps for other danish manufacturers before creating his own business.

Once established, his own designs were sold under the name "Holm-Sorensen & Pedersen Belysning ApS" and later "Holm Sørensen A/S".

Holm Sørensen’s style was first influenced by Modernism and even De Stijl and Bauhaus.

In the 1960s, Holm Sørensen’s style changed completely. He began to work with unfinished brass and copper surfaces in typical Brutalist style, which was popular from the 1950s to the mid-70s.

Rewired. Works on 110v and 220v with a E26 / E27 bulb. EU plug can be replaced by a US plug free of charge.

Very nice state. New lampshade included. Manufacturer's label present.

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* The cable of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise.

Creator	Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Manufacturer	Holm Sørensen & Co
Design Period	1960 to 1969
Production Period	1960 to 1969, 1970 to 1979
Country of Manufacture	Denmark
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Danish Design, Vintage, Mid-Century, Hand-Crafted, Brutalist
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
	The vendor has confirmed this piece is in working order.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Patina consistent with age and use, Rewired and/or new electrical components, Very nice state
Plug Type	European Plug (up to 250V)
Product Code	ZM-2068006
Materials	Glass, Iron, Steel, Pine
Color	Black, goldenrod, yellow
Height	107 cm 42.1 inch
Diameter	16.5 inch
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Belgium
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Returns	Returns accepted within two days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Delivery Details

Delivery will be completed by a parcel service such as UPS, DHL, or FedEx.
You will receive a tracking number to monitor the status of your shipment.
Delivery will take place between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

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Product Safety Information

EU Responsible Person	Published before Dec 13th 2024

About the Creator

Svend Aage Holm Sørensen

Danish designer Svend Aage Holm Sørensen (1913-2004) is known for his self-produced lighting designs dating from the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s. Despite the desirability of his designs on the vintage market, there is a lack of biographical information on the designer and his eponymous manufacturing company.

It is speculated that Holm Sørensen designed lights for well-known Danish lighting manufacturers Fog & Mørup and Lyfa in the 1950s, before establishing his own lighting company, Holm Sørensen A/S to produce and distribute his own designs.

Holm Sørensen’s style varies greatly, with designs from the 1950s truly reflecting the mid-century modern lighting style, with clear influences from the De Stijl and Bauhaus movements. His attenuated floor and table lamps contain the classic tri-pod base that was popular at the time, referencing such designs as H. Th. J. A. Busquet’s Pinocchio Lamp (1954).

From the 1960s onwards, Holm Sørensen’s style changed utterly. His designs diverged from colorful, geometric table lamps and floor lamps, to pendants with unfinished brass and copper surfaces. These pendant lamps showcase Holm Sørensen’s interpretation of the Brutalist style, which was popular from the 1950s to the mid-70s. Originally coined by the Swedish architect Hans Asplund, the style was internationally espoused by many iconic designers, including Le Corbusier.

Although there is a dearth of information available on the designer himself, many of Svend AAge Holm Sørensen’s designs supply a robust market for his modernist and brutalist designs which are sought by vintage lovers in Denmark and around the world.