Finnish designer, Carin Lisa Johansson-Pape, was among the most significant Finnish lighting designers in the second half of the 1900s. She designed furniture for Stockmann from 1937 and from 1942, she designed for the Stockmann owned lighting factory, Orno. Her attention eventually turned towards lighting, and she co-founded the Illuminating Engineering Society of Finland.

“Ihanne”, Finnish for ‘ideal’ is how this 30-061 lamp is commonly referred as. Looking at the design and quality, it becomes clear where the name comes from. This floor lamp has an essentially Nordic modern look, with a combination of interesting material choices and design. The main materials of the tube, base, and socket are brass, leather, acrylic, and painted metal. The winding on the tube is especially impressive, connecting the brass base and the socket. The rare, original lamp shade is very unique, and is supported by an acrylic reflector. The shade has a so-called shallow drum style which allows the fabric to dominate the design. The fabric is quite textural, with an elegant and stylish look that stand out even more when the lamp is lit. Combined with the dark pipe and brass stem, the design offers a variety of points of visual interest.

This model is no longer in production unlike some of Johansson-Pape’s other designs. This version of ''Ihanne'' was the first one to be produced in the 1950s and is therefore, a rare find. The manufacturer, Orno’s label can be found on the bottom of the base. While Lisa Johansson-Pape was also active as a furniture designer, her lighting designs brought her world-wide fame. Her work was presented in New York’s World Fair of 1939 and the Milan Triennial IX, where she won an award in 1951.

SOLD

Condition:

In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Some minor marks on the brass. The lamp has its original shade.

Dimensions:

17.91 in ⌀ x 59.44 in H

45.5 cm ⌀ x 151 cm H

About the designer:

Lisa Johansson-Pape graduated as a furniture designer in 1927. Her career as a designer was long and wide-ranged. Johansson-Pape's furniture was very functional. After graduating in 1927 from the Central School of Arts and Crafts she went on to work for Kylmäkoski designing furniture. In 1933, she joined the Friends of Finnish Handicraft. She designed furniture for Stockmann in 1937 and in 1942 she designed for the Stockmann owned lighting factory Orno. The materials of the luminaires were enamelled metal, acrylic and glass. The technical functionality and practicality of the luminaire was a priority in Johansson-Pape's design.

Her attention turned towards lighting, and she co-founded the Illuminating Engineering Society of Finland, and she became the artistic director of the Friends of Finnish Handicraft from 1951 to 1985. She designed the lumieres and lighting solutions for several large spaces in Finland, such as hospitals, churches and ships. Johansson-Pape served as the artistic director of ‘Friends of Finnish Handicrafts’. She was also known as a designer of textiles, rugs and carpets. Johansson-Pape also created installations for 150 churches, including Eckerö Church, Helsinki Children’s Hospital, a rheumatic clinic, and for the ships Ilmatar, Aallotar, Finnpartner, Finnhansa and the icebreaker Karhu.

Lisa Johansson-Pape's works have represented Finland in several international exhibitions since the 1930s. At the Milan Triennial in 1951, her lamps received a silver medal and at the 1954 Triennial a gold medal. Johansson-Pape was awarded the ProFinlandia Medal in 1957. ~H.