A rare and imposing pewter ceiling lamp model 103, Firma Svenskt Tenn, Stockholm, 1925.
Wavy brass edge, frosted glass shade, six lampholders and six candleholders. Diameter 80 cm including light holders, height 88 cm.
Wear and general patina. One candlestick with a repair. Later glass installed – original glass included. The brass wave has come slightly loose in places. Gift engraving: TILLVERKAD FÖR TORE OCH VALBORG ENANDER STOCKHOLM DEN 12 SEPT 1925. (Made for Tore and Valborg Enander Stockholm 12 Sept 1925).
Tore (1898-1987) & Valborg Enander (1899-1958), Stockholm.
Thence by descent to the present owner.
Model illustrated in the 1925 catalogue.
Nils Fougstedt was a Swedish sculptor and designer. Brother of Arvid Fougstedt. Together with Estrid Ericson, he established a workshop for the production of pewter objects in Stockholm in 1924, which became the foundation of the company Firma Svenskt Tenn. For the company, he designed many beautiful works. From the 1920s classicism, he transitioned around 1930 to a moderate functionalism with straight, polished surfaces.
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