{"title":"Glass","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"solid-pine-wall-mirror-sweden-1970s","title":"Swedish Solid Pine Wall Mirror, 1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Requires Contact for Purchase\" href=\"https:\/\/www.joannafrankdesignshop.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.joannafrankdesignshop.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFröseke AB Nybofabriken Round Wall Mirror. Fantastic wood grain and covered nails. This is a Mid-Century lover's dream. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSolid pine frame. 1960-70s. Diam. 80 cm \/ 31.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.joannafrankdesignshop.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Requires Contact for Purchase\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.joannafrankdesignshop.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequires Contact for Purchase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fröseke AB Nybofabriken","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40215079223411,"sku":"BR10","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/3449\/7395\/products\/A_circular_mirror_in_solid_pine_frame_197-1_1.jpg?v=1656519237"},{"product_id":"bauhaus-tea-coffee-set-by-wilhelm-wagenfeld","title":"Bauhaus Tea \u0026 Coffee Set of 6 by Wilhelm Wagenfeld","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBauhaus glass tea and coffee set consisting of six tea cups, six coffee cups, 10 saucers, six side plates, sugar bowl and a cream jug (tea \u0026amp; coffee pot not included). This glass looks delicate yet is very strong - drinking from these cups is such a pleasure. The shape is so very chic, I am tempted to keep this limited set for myself - grab this before I change my mind...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnother full set just arrived! See my other listing for details. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDesigned 1924–31. Manufactured and marked at Jenaer Glas and Schott \u0026amp; Gen.  \u003c\/span\u003eIn 1918, the company begins producing household glass, all bearing the trade name Jenaer Glas.  In the 1930's the company's products were visibly influenced by the design concepts of Bauhaus, an important art movement. It brightest stars all put their stamp on Jenaer products. Perhaps the most famous of these is the teapot created by Wilhelm Wagenfeld. This item, arguably the most stylish teapot ever conceived, continues to be made today. I am so lucky to have this original piece of functional design! With the rise of Hitler and his Nationalist Party much of German industry was converted to military use. Jenaer Glas was no exception. The company's glass-making expertise was recruited to help in the war effort. And paid an enormous price for this. The factory was bombed heavily during the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist: Wilhelm Wagenfeld was an important German industrial designer and former student of the Bauhaus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e art school. He designed glass and metal works for the Jenaer Glaswerk Schott \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026amp; Gen., the Vereinigte Lausitzer Glaswerke in Weißwasser, Rosenthal, Braun, \u0026amp; WMF.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jenaer Glas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40629547303027,"sku":"BR44","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/3449\/7395\/products\/20221216_151424.jpg?v=1671222325"},{"product_id":"lisa-johansson-pape-rare-ceiling-light","title":"Lisa Johansson-Pape Rare Pendant Lamp","description":"\u003cp\u003eIncredibly modern and perfectly proportioned, this ceiling lamp is made from opal glass with a beautiful brass stem \u0026amp; canopy. Model 61-339. made by Orno in the 1960s. The sculptural shape of the shade is simple wonderful - the glasswork is amazing. Good condition! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter: 19\" x 42\" H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLisa-Johansson-Pape (b. 1907 d. 1989): One of Finland's most innovative lighting designers, using war-time rations she mixed materials and created shapes that brought her designs worldwide fame. \"A lamp is not the actual purpose, but more like an instrument. It must fulfill its purpose as a provider of light, but at the same time, it must also satisfy the aesthetic demands. A good light fixture must be simple, and its structure and function must be both neat and correct\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRequires Contact for Purchase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lisa Johansson-Pape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40853430337651,"sku":"F1","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/3449\/7395\/files\/LJPwhiteAll.jpg?v=1686774196"},{"product_id":"paavo-tynell-perforated-brass-pendant-lamp","title":"Brass Pendant Lamp by Paavo Tynell","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExceptionally rare pendant by the one and only Paavo Tynell. This particular light was a custom order for the University of Economics in Helsinki (now the \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAalto University Executive Education)\u003c\/em\u003e, created in 1950. Good condition with wear consistent with age and use. Truly one of a kind, and the way the light filters through the perforated brass shade gives you a starry effect - it's simply fantastic! This pendant is also featured in the first English language book about the artist, \"Chasing Light: Paavo Tynell.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6 _cb16180a\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-height\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_57a9be25\"\u003eHeight: 45.25 in (115 cm) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-diameter\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_57a9be25\"\u003eDiameter: 19.7 in (50 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePaavo Tynell (1890-1973) was an industrial designer, known as the great pioneer of Finnish lighting design, known as “the man who illuminated Finland”. A master craftsman himself, Tynell’s designs were derivative of a traditional aesthetic with a modern sensibility. Marked by delicacy and softness, his most famous forms echo the structures of nature \u0026amp; are some of the most sought-after lights in today's market. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRequires Contact for Purchase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paavo Tynell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40853457141875,"sku":"F2","price":45000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/3449\/7395\/files\/PaavopendantOFF.jpg?v=1686776213"},{"product_id":"copy-of-michael-bang-set-of-black-glass-vases-with-milk-glass-detail","title":"Michael Bang Bowl, Black with Pink Milk Glass Detail","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSuper chic black glass, with a pink milk glass brushstroke. Made for Holmegaard in the 1970s, mouth-blown and beautiful. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Diameter 5.25\" x 3.75\" H \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-1logcu4 e1ilvtrh1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eArtist: Michael Bang (1942-2013):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Danish designer and ceramicist behind some of Holmegaard’s most widespread and successful designs over the years, and many have become collectors’ items. Michael Bang was the son of Holmegaard’s first designer, Jacob E. Bang and, before he joined Holmegaard Glass Factory, he worked at Bjørn Wiinblad’s workshop, the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Factory, and Ekenäs Glasbruk AB in Sweden. In his design work, Michael Bang was a master of connecting the simple with the practical, which is synonymous with the Scandinavian lifestyle and everyday life – and then adding that unique, original twist or fun shape to the glass, making him one of the best glass artists. It was Michael Bang who added bright colours to the glass, and became glass’ answer to contemporary pop culture with pieces made from mouth-blown glass in the original colours that were typical of the 1970s.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-g2gg3f e1uaw7pr0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"collapsible-undefined\" class=\"css-13o7eu2 e1yaqek0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eqq7pyx0 css-1pavrl1 e1ilvtrh1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMichael Bang also created vases and flowerpots for the MB range in the early 1980s, and designed the iconic Mandarin lamps in mouth-blown, white opal glass – which was considered the speciality of the glass factory. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eqq7pyx0 css-1pavrl1 e1ilvtrh1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eqq7pyx0 css-1pavrl1 e1ilvtrh1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHolmegaard, originally established in 1825, is Denmark's oldest and largest glass manufacturer. Between the 1930s and 1980s, the designs of Jacob E. Bang, Per Lütken, and Bang's son, Michael are considered to have transformed the company into a powerhouse of Danish design. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe company’s origins began when Christian Danneskiold-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSamsøe, a Danish count, petitioned the King of Denmark for permission to establish a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eglass factory. Shortly after the Count’s death in 1823, permission was granted to his widow Countess Henriette Danneskiold-Samsøe. In 1825 she established a glass factory in Fensmark. T\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe factory was built in the Holmegaard bog, the peat from which provided enough fuel available to produce the high temperatures required for the glass kiln.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1928, Holmegaard welcomed its first designer, Jacob Eiler Bang (1899-1965). Originally trained as an architect, but due to his work for Holmegaard, he became known as Denmark’s first industrial designer and the creator of functionalism in Danish glassware. His son Michael joined Holmegaard as a designer and created some of their most rare and iconic works of design. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holmegaard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40875692327027,"sku":"BR57","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/3449\/7395\/files\/bangdishc.jpg?v=1689791829"},{"product_id":"copy-of-bauhaus-tea-coffee-set-by-wilhelm-wagenfeld","title":"Bauhaus Complete Tea \u0026 Coffee Set by Wilhelm Wagenfeld","description":"\u003cp\u003eCoffee \u0026amp; tea lovers - check it out! This is so beautiful and so chic, you won't want to drink from anything else ever.  Consisting of 12 tea cups, 12 coffee cups, 24 saucers, 12 side plates, a Sintrax coffee percolator (!), and the original teapot (which is part of the MoMA design collection.) Designed between 1924–31. Manufactured and marked by Jenaer Glas and Schott \u0026amp; Gen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eManufactured and marked at Jenaer Glas and Schott \u0026amp; Gen.  \u003c\/span\u003eIn 1918, the company begins producing household glass, all bearing the trade name Jenaer Glas.  In the 1930's the company's products were visibly influenced by the design concepts of Bauhaus, an important art movement. It brightest stars all put their stamp on Jenaer products. Perhaps the most famous of these is the teapot created by Wilhelm Wagenfeld. This item, arguably the most stylish teapot ever conceived, continues to be made today. I am so lucky to have this original piece of functional design! With the rise of Hitler and his Nationalist Party much of German industry was converted to military use. Jenaer Glas was no exception. The company's glass-making expertise was recruited to help in the war effort. And paid an enormous price for this. The factory was bombed heavily during the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiterature: Beate Manske, “Wilhelm Wagenfeld 1900–1990”, Hatte Cantz Verlag, 2000. And “Taglich in der hand”, Worpsweder Verlag, 1987.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist: Wilhelm Wagenfeld was an important German industrial designer and former student of the Bauhaus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e art school. He designed glass and metal works for the Jenaer Glaswerk Schott \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026amp; Gen., the Vereinigte Lausitzer Glaswerke in Weißwasser, Rosenthal, Braun, \u0026amp; WMF.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jenaer Glas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40880882155635,"sku":"br59","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/3449\/7395\/files\/Bauhaus_glass_tea_and_coffee_set_Consisti-1_1.jpg?v=1689193194"},{"product_id":"incredibly-rare-hand-painted-glass-lamp-by-lisa-johansson-pape","title":"Hand-Painted Glass Lamp by Lisa Johansson-Pape, 1957","description":"\u003cp\u003eA superbly hand-crafted pleated shade of pale silk tops this rare version of the \"Lady\" table lamp by Lisa Johansson-Pape. The iridescent see-thru glass is highly sought after in itself, and this one has hand-painted blue flowers making it a very unique work of Mid-Century design. The brass socket cover is stamped ORNO, and the switch is also very charming. This is a lamp to fall in love with...it is a true collector's item! \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe handmade art glass was free blown in Iittala, one of the leading manufacturers of art glass in Finland.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e21.25\" H x 15.75\" W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBase 6\" dia x 16.75\" H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLisa-Johansson-Pape (b. 1907 d. 1989): \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLikely the most significant Finnish lighting designer of the latter half of the 20th century, Lisa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e designed an unusually wide collection for the lighting factory Orno Oy, and explored new ideas about the principles of lighting and artificial light. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe energetic Johansson-Pape was a prominent organizational person who tirelessly participated in many activities promoting Finnish design, including lifting up the works of fellow female artisans \u0026amp; designers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHer work in glass lamps won the gold prize at the 1954 Milan Triennale (I have one of these!), \u0026amp; in 1957 Johansson-Pape was awarded the Pro Finlandia prize.  She founded the Finnish Lighting Society and served as the artistic director of the Friends of Finnish Crafts from 1951 to 1985.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orno","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40942832189555,"sku":"AN8","price":8800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/3449\/7395\/files\/LJPglasslamp.jpg?v=1695926487"},{"product_id":"lisa-johansson-pape-blue-glass-table-lamp-with-pleated-silk-shade","title":"Lisa Johansson-Pape Blue Glass Table Lamp with Pleated Silk Shade","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a gorgeous lamp, free blown in Finland's leading art glass factory Iattlia. The blue color is just right. Part of her amazing glasswork designs of the 1950-60s, this a rare beauty and is a great example of her practical \u0026amp; graceful use of glass. The pleated silk shade is perfectly imperfect, giving this lamp an extra bit of charm and grace. You will love it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall 22.5 H x 8.75\" D \/ Shade 8.75\" Diameter x 10\" H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLisa-Johansson-Pape (b. 1907 d. 1989): \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLikely the most significant Finnish lighting designer of the latter half of the 20th century, Lisa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e designed an unusually wide collection for the lighting factory Orno Oy, and explored new ideas about the principles of lighting and artificial light. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe energetic Johansson-Pape was a prominent organizational person who tirelessly participated in many activities promoting Finnish design, including lifting up the works of fellow female artisans \u0026amp; designers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHer work in glass lamps won the gold prize at the 1954 Milan Triennale (I have one of these!), \u0026amp; in 1957 Johansson-Pape was awarded the Pro Finlandia prize.  She founded the Finnish Lighting Society and served as the artistic director of the Friends of Finnish Crafts from 1951 to 1985.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orno","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40942866956403,"sku":"AN11","price":4300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/3449\/7395\/files\/LJPbluelamp.png?v=1693682754"},{"product_id":"holmegaard-19th-century-wine-glasses-set-of-6","title":"Holmegaard 19th Century Wine Glasses - Set of 6","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrinking from vintage glass is such a pleasure, and these are no exception. The barrel shape is a simple form, with a short stem that is elegant to hold and without the spill-factor of tall stemware. This pattern was introduced in 1880 as the Beatrice Toddy Glass, and as Red Wine Glasses in the early 20th Century. The earlier versions have lovely bubbles and slight imperfections often seen in blown art glass. Very special! Made by by Holmegaard Glasværk from 1880-1910.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.75\" H x 2.5\" dia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have an additional set of 5 slightly newer glasses, stamped Holmegaard \u0026amp; made between 1910-1930. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFun fact: in th\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ee 18th Century, the average wine glass held about 2.2 ounces. Today, the average wine glass holds over 15 ounces. Cheers!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHolmegaard\u003c\/strong\u003e, originally established in 1825, is Denmark's oldest and largest glass manufacturer. Between the 1930s and 1980s, the designs of Jacob E. Bang, Per Lütken, and Bang's son, Michael are considered to have transformed the company into a powerhouse of Danish design. The company’s origins began when a Danish count petitioned the King of Denmark for permission to establish a glass factory. Permission was finally granted to his widow the Countess Henriette Danneskiold-Samsøe \u0026amp; in 1825 she established a glass factory in Fensmark. The factory was built in the Holmegaard bog, the peat from which provided enough fuel available to produce the high temperatures required for the glass kiln. In 1928, Holmegaard welcomed its first designer, Jacob Eiler Bang (1899-1965). Originally trained as an architect, but due to his work for Holmegaard, he became known as Denmark’s first industrial designer and the creator of functionalism in Danish glassware. Today, the factory is a museum where you can view the collection and even try your hand at sanding glass. Legendary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holmegaard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40986629046387,"sku":"BR66","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/3449\/7395\/files\/hgold1.jpg?v=1697135760"},{"product_id":"copy-of-holmegaard-19th-century-wine-glasses-set-of-6","title":"Holmegaard early 20th Century Wine Glasses - Set of 5","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrinking from vintage glass is such a pleasure, and these are no exception. The barrel shape is a simple form, with a short stem that is elegant to hold and without the spill-factor of tall stemware. This pattern was introduced in 1880 as the Beatrice Toddy Glass, and as Red Wine Glasses in the early 20th Century. This version is made by Holmegaard Glasværk between 1910 (stamped).  Wonderful condition. Cheers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.6\" H x 2.6\" diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have an additional set of 6 slightly older glasses, made between 1880-1910.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFun fact: in th\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ee 18th Century, the average wine glass held about 2.2 ounces. Today, the average wine glass holds over 15 ounces. Cheers!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHolmegaard\u003c\/strong\u003e, originally established in 1825, is Denmark's oldest and largest glass manufacturer. Between the 1930s and 1980s, the designs of Jacob E. Bang, Per Lütken, and Bang's son, Michael are considered to have transformed the company into a powerhouse of Danish design. The company’s origins began when a Danish count petitioned the King of Denmark for permission to establish a glass factory. Permission was finally granted to his widow the Countess Henriette Danneskiold-Samsøe \u0026amp; in 1825 she established a glass factory in Fensmark. The factory was built in the Holmegaard bog, the peat from which provided enough fuel available to produce the high temperatures required for the glass kiln. In 1928, Holmegaard welcomed its first designer, Jacob Eiler Bang (1899-1965). Originally trained as an architect, but due to his work for Holmegaard, he became known as Denmark’s first industrial designer and the creator of functionalism in Danish glassware. Today, the factory is a museum where you can view the collection and even try your hand at sanding glass. Legendary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holmegaard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41005643366515,"sku":null,"price":360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/3449\/7395\/files\/hgnew5.jpg?v=1697137860"},{"product_id":"copy-of-michael-bang-set-of-black-glass-vases-with-milk-glass-detail-1","title":"Michael Bang Glass Vase with Milk Glass Detail","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLuscious black glass with white milk glass elements, made for Holmegaard in the 1970s. 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It was Michael Bang who added bright colours to the glass, and became glass’ answer to contemporary pop culture with pieces made from mouth-blown glass in the original colours that were typical of the 1970s.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-1logcu4 e1ilvtrh1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-1logcu4 e1ilvtrh1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-g2gg3f e1uaw7pr0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"collapsible-undefined\" class=\"css-13o7eu2 e1yaqek0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eqq7pyx0 css-1pavrl1 e1ilvtrh1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMichael Bang also created vases and flowerpots for the MB range in the early 1980s, and designed the iconic Mandarin lamps in mouth-blown, white opal glass – which was considered the specialty of the glass factory. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eqq7pyx0 css-1pavrl1 e1ilvtrh1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eqq7pyx0 css-1pavrl1 e1ilvtrh1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eqq7pyx0 css-1pavrl1 e1ilvtrh1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eqq7pyx0 css-1pavrl1 e1ilvtrh1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHolmegaard, originally established in 1825, is Denmark's oldest and largest glass manufacturer. Between the 1930s and 1980s, the designs of Jacob E. Bang, Per Lütken, and Bang's son, Michael are considered to have transformed the company into a powerhouse of Danish design. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe company’s origins began when Christian Danneskiold-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSamsøe, a Danish count, petitioned the King of Denmark for permission to establish a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eglass factory. Shortly after the Count’s death in 1823, permission was granted to his widow Countess Henriette Danneskiold-Samsøe. In 1825 she established a glass factory in Fensmark. T\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehe factory was built in the Holmegaard bog, the peat from which provided enough fuel available to produce the high temperatures required for the glass kiln.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1928, Holmegaard welcomed its first designer, Jacob Eiler Bang (1899-1965). Originally trained as an architect, but due to his work for Holmegaard, he became known as Denmark’s first industrial designer and the creator of functionalism in Danish glassware. 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As a lighting architect, Bergström believed that light should not be confined within a dull shade but should shimmer behind folded chintz fabric, acrylic, or glass; in his words, \"The light should be white and shine freely.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ateljé Lyktan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41735265845363,"sku":"B5","price":3300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/3449\/7395\/files\/HBlight.jpg?v=1714593191"},{"product_id":"paavo-tynell-rare-pendant-lamp","title":"Paavo Tynell Rare Pendant Light","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description-wrap ng-scope\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-label ng-binding\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most distinctive pendants ever created by Paavo Tynell, produced by Idman in 1955. Tynell, known for drawing inspiration from nature, captured this essence in this design, with the lamp’s metal frame delicately bent into the shape of eight leaves. These leaves are covered in nylon fabric, and the light diffused by an opal glass shade. Post-war material shortages made sourcing supplies difficult, but Idman managed to obtain parachute fabric for use in lighting production. This leads me to believe the nylon used here may be a leftover from their collaboration with Mr. Holman, the owner of the Idman shade factory at Meritulli Square who was known to \"have contacts.\"  Nothing like piece oh history to go with a beautiful vintage lamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel 20496 - Idman Oy, Finland\u003cbr\u003e19.7\" Diameter x 35\" H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaavo Tynell (1890-1973) was an industrial designer, known as the great pioneer of Finnish lighting design. A master craftsman himself, Tynell’s designs were derivative of a traditional aesthetic with a modern sensibility. Marked by delicacy and softness, his most famous forms echo the structures of nature \u0026amp; are some of the most sought-after items in today's market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"joannafrankdesignshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42462915461235,"sku":"An16","price":16000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/3449\/7395\/files\/Tynell_leaves_3.jpg?v=1729807712"},{"product_id":"postcard-lamp-by-sarah-holloway-emma-jaeger-1","title":"Postcard Lamp by Sarah Holloway \u0026 Emma Jaeger","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis postcard-sized lamp is truly one-of-a-kind, born from the collaboration between furniture designer Sarah Holloway and painter Emma Jaeger. 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Incredibly romantic, with twisted silk rope and incredible brasswork details.  Cut antique sepia colored glass globe gives an amazing glow when illuminated.  One medium base bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is so lovely!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8\" globe diameter, overall 33\" H x 11\" D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwedish Grace was a brief yet remarkable design movement in 1920s Sweden, blending neoclassicism and Art Déco with distinctly Swedish elements. Coined by British journalist Philip Morton Shand, the term describes the era’s elegant, handcrafted furniture, lighting, and decorative arts. The movement gained international acclaim at the 1925 Paris Exposition where Sweden's pavilion won numerous awards. Subsequent exhibitions at MoMA in New York (1927) and Barcelona (1929) solidified its reputation. Although soon eclipsed by modernism and functionalism, Swedish Grace remains highly valued today among collectors. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnut Hallgren (1893–1973) was a Swedish painter, draftsman, and craftsman from Grums. He studied art in Stockholm and worked as a decorator at a porcelain painting factory in Lidköping. His work included church lighting fixtures, paintings, tin and wallpaper design, and advertising art. He exhibited at several venues, including Liljevalchs in Stockholm, and created public decorations. 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And I haven't even mentioned how cool a square pendant is!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24\" x 24\" x 4\" H - Overall Height 29\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePietro Chiesa: Italy 1892-1948): During his time as artistic director of Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa designed hundreds of innovative works that showcased exceptional glass craftsmanship and modern materials, due to his time as artistic director at Fontana's stained glass factory. Though modern in style, his work often reflected classical influences. Chiesa also introduced Fontana Arte’s iconic deep blue and green hues and led the company until his sudden death in Paris in 1948, leaving a lasting influence on his successor, Max Ingrand, whose works of glass have become legendary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"joannafrankdesignshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43057337434227,"sku":"","price":3900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/3449\/7395\/files\/italian_9_b.jpg?v=1747259885"},{"product_id":"gunilla-jung-pendant-lights-finland-1935","title":"Gunilla Jung Pendant Lights - Finland, 1935","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"472\" data-start=\"152\"\u003eExceptional and rare pendant lights designed by Finnish designer\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eGunilla Jung, crafted in metal, wood slats, and glass. Edited by Orno and stamped with \u003cem data-end=\"345\" data-start=\"336\"\u003e\"Melva\"\u003c\/em\u003e. This early modernist model reflects Jung’s signature balance of natural warmth and refined geometry, with a rare and beautiful floral design at the top of the shade. A remarkable opportunity to acquire a documented example of early Finnish modern lighting! Priced individually. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"560\" data-start=\"474\"\u003eDocumented in the \u003cem data-end=\"519\" data-start=\"492\"\u003eOrno Commercial Catalogue\u003c\/em\u003e No. 53 (1951), illustrated on page 22.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"597\" data-start=\"562\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"577\" data-start=\"562\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 85 cm × W 74 cm \/  H 33.5\" x 29\" W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"691\" data-start=\"599\"\u003eGunilla Jung (b. 1905 d. 1939): \u003cspan\u003eBest known for her groundbreaking lighting, she loved mixing materials—metal, glass, hardwood, rattan, even reed—giving her work a fresh, modern feel that was heavily influenced by the Bauhaus yet retains a love of nature ubiquitous in Finnish design. Working with Orno, she created many standout pieces for public spaces, including some of Helsinki’s most famous restaurants \u0026amp; the fixtures for Helsinki’s Savoy Theatre in 1937. 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Light as a feather. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKultakeskus Oy, Finland 1972\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eapprox 5\" x 4\" x 2\" H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTapio Wirkkala\u003cspan\u003e (1915 – 1985) was one of the most celebrated and multi-disciplinary designers of the 20th Century. From ketchup \u0026amp; vodka bottles to postage stamps, his designs traversed mediums and improved the lives of all who live with his work. Like all good Finns, he was obsessed with nature - leaves, shells, ice - he had a way of transforming hard materials into soft and wonderful objects. 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Understated yet undeniably sculptural, it has that effortless mid-century confidence Wirkkala did so well—clean lines, a fluid silhouette, and a sense of quiet luxury that never tries too hard. While originally conceived as an ashtray, it’s just as compelling used more loosely: a small catchall, a tabletop object, or simply a piece to admire on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"903\" data-start=\"640\"\u003eProduced for Kultakeskus Oy in 1957 - 916\/1000 silver. 3.5\" x 2\" x .75\" H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTapio Wirkkala\u003cspan\u003e (1915 – 1985) was one of the most celebrated and multi-disciplinary designers of the 20th Century. From ketchup \u0026amp; vodka bottles to postage stamps, his iconic designs traversed mediums and improved the lives of all who live with his work. 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A central figure of postwar Finnish modernism, Wirkkala was known for his deep engagement with material, process, and place—an approach well suited to a commission honoring an industrial town shaped by paper, labor, and collective life (where locals refer to the mill property as \"ours\"). The ashtray reflects his belief that even the most modest utilitarian objects deserve intellectual rigor and sculptural clarity. Executed in silver with characteristic restraint, the form speaks quietly to continuity, craftsmanship, and the dignity of everyday use, aligning Wirkkala’s design ethos with the enduring cultural legacy of Tervakoski. Stunning! Approx 4.3\" x .75\" H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTapio Wirkkala\u003cspan\u003e (1915 – 1985) was one of the most celebrated and multi-disciplinary designers of the 20th Century. From ketchup \u0026amp; vodka bottles to postage stamps, his iconic designs traversed mediums and improved the lives of all who live with his work. 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A key figure of postwar Finnish design, Sarpaneva was celebrated for his mastery of glass—“the material of space”—and his unparalleled skill in capturing light. These tumblers reflect his poetic approach to form and material, evoking the subtle luminosity of ice, water, and forest light. Functional yet deeply expressive, they are timeless examples of Scandinavian design at its most refined. This set of 6 glasses has 3 colors: blue, green \u0026amp; grey. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe idea behind Sarpaneva’s \u003cem data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"114\"\u003ei-color\u003c\/em\u003e series for Iittala was to create glassware that comes alive once it’s in use. When liquid is added, light moves through both the glass and the contents within—two reflective surfaces working together—so the color deepens and the light becomes more intense. 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Rooted in the sinuous elegance of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eArt Nouveau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the lamp balances delicacy and weight with surprising ease. Crafted in Denmark in the early 20th Century before their designs entered the Space Age, this lamp brings together a quietly luxurious mix of materials: browned copper and warm brass, anchored by a substantial cast iron base that also serves as a catch-all dish. The metalwork has that soft, time-earned patina you simply can’t fake - moody, a little poetic, and deeply atmospheric. The small frosted glass shade diffuses light into a gentle glow, making it as functional as it is transportive, as the head and stem are entirely adjustable. 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Also, the brass stem has a charming spiral etched into it, giving the lamp a beautiful sense of movement. This one is really special. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Height: 25\" \/ Shade diameter: 22.5\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition: brass stem shows some clear-coat flaking and spotty oxidation throughout. Bamboo slats updated and in good shape. 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Emulating a flower petal, the shape gives you that classic Finnish sensation of bringing the natural world indoors. Absolutely wonderful. Includes an opal glass dish to diffuse the 2-lamp source, brass detail, stem \u0026amp; canopy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Dimensions: 24\" W x 29.5\" H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(wooden shade version also available)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist: Gunnel Nyman (Finland, 1909-1948) \u003cspan\u003eThe quality of light as embodied in glass was a major interest for Nyman. She was also fascinated by the instantaneous solidification of the liquid glass mass. 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