Einar Bäckström Model "5013" Brass Table Lamp with Leather-Wrapped Stem, Sweden 1940s
Einar Bäckström Model "5013" Brass Table Lamp with Leather-Wrapped Stem, Sweden 1940s
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Price category: 2,500 - 5,000 usd / eur
This stylish table lamp is a delightfully distinctive model, with immediately recognizable details. According to the Museum of Malmö, Einar Bäckström founded his workshop in 1918 for the manufacture of lighting and ornaments, and as the museum notes, “all patterns were composed by Mr. Bäckström himself”.
Made in Bäckström's workshop in Malmö, this “5013” lamp has an unmistakable Swedish mid-century look. From the clean lines and the brass structure to the soft edges and intuitive functionality, this model is timeless. This style’s recent popularity has much to do with the heart-warming light emitted from the undeniably whimsical design that makes cramped spaces feel cosy. Swedish lighting manufacturers were masters of creating designs with great texture variety as this table lamp shows: the pairing of brass and leather creates an interesting visual effect, where the traditional look of the organic material meets the modern look of brass. The twisted dark brown leather wraps around the stem from the very base of the lamp with its textured look contrasting beautifully against the smooth brass. The lamp is grounded by the round base, which resembles the shape of the shade. Thanks to Bäckström’s masterful sense of proportions, this model is perfectly balanced visually. Apart from the aesthetics, the quality of this table lamp is also true to its mid-century heritage.
While very little is known about Einar Bäckström, but even with scarce information available his lighting designs speak for themselves. With restrained playfulness, Swedish design and quality, this “5013” table lamp is perfect to bring visual interest and style into any interior.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Some scratches on the top of the brass lampshade. The brass has a beautiful patina with some marks.
Dimensions:
13.18 in Ø x 20.07 in H
33.5 cm Ø x 51 cm H
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Price category: 2,500 - 5,000 usd / eur
Swedish modernism of the mid-20th century embraced clarity and restraint, valuing craftsmanship and proportion. Designers sought harmony between form and function, creating objects that felt both modern and enduring. Founded in Stockholm in the early 20th century, Nordiska Kompaniet became a cornerstone of Swedish design culture, producing items that blended industrial innovation with meticulous craftsmanship. Through their work, lighting became more than a necessity. It was a way to shape atmosphere, emotion, and the rhythm of space itself.
This model “30006” floor lamp by Bertil Brisborg for Nordiska Kompaniet captures that vision with quiet elegance. Each lamp features a slender brass stem that rises from a circular weighted base which features a floral detail. The form is refined to a clear and uncomplicated expression. The stem combines brass and leather, creating a subtle dialogue between warmth and polish. This mix of materials softens the strict geometry of the silhouette and gives the lamp a deeper presence than its simplicity first suggests. The polished brass introduces a gentle glow, reflecting light even when the lamp is not in use. Above, the shallow cylindrical shade softens and diffuses the illumination, creating a calm and inviting ambience. Every detail, from the base to the leather body, contributes to a sense of intentionality. This lamp feels both familiar and elevated, the kind of design that improves the atmosphere of a space without calling attention to itself.
Bertil Brisborg, as the leading designer for Nordiska Kompaniet, managed to merge precision with a human touch, allowing his work to feel technically resolved yet emotionally resonant. The balance between the structure and the delicacy of the light reveals an era-defining sensitivity.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The floor lamp has recently been rewired and reconditioned. The shade is a later replacement. Due to the nature and age of the materials, the item has marks, scratches, dents and discolouration. This lamp is compatible with an E26 / E27 standard fitting. All lighting can be converted for US usage.
Dimensions:
19.68 in ø x 66.53 in H
50 cm ø x 169 cm H