Simon Gate
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An imposing wall lamp, Orrefors, 1930s-40s.
Frame in brass with three flower-shaped arms, perforated shades, bowl in crystal glass with wave decor, a total of four light points. Height 93 cm, width 53 cm, depth 20 cm.
Wear, minor repairs and damage, chips, one brass leaf possibly missing. Electrical function not guaranteed.
Literature
Catalogue, "Orrefors Belysningsarmatur No 4", 1937, compare ceiling fixture made for the Gothenburg Concert Hall 1935 (n.p.).
Otto Schulz (ed.), "Boet: Månadsskrift för Hemkultur, Hantverk och Konstindustri", no. 12, 1935, compare the model illustrated from the concert hall p. 224.
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Designer
Simon Gate was a Swedish glass artist, painter, and designer. After studying at the Academy of Arts, he started working at the Orrefors glass factory. Together with the glass artist Edward Hald, he contributed to the glass factory's first international success. From 1916, Simon Gate produced the so-called ’graal’ glass, which master blower Knut Bergqvist further developed from cameo glass. Today, the graal glass pieces from Orrefors are among the most sought-after pieces of art glass among Swedish collectors. Together with Knut Bergqvist, he also created the so-called ’slottsglas’ which have received much attention recently. Simon Gate also became famous for his engraving compositions on the glasses, which were decorated with, among other things, processions and dancing women.
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