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Finnish designer Carin Lisa Johansson-Pape, was a pioneering figure of the mid-20th century Finnish design landscape. She designed furniture for Stockmann from 1937 and from 1942, she also designed for the Stockmann-owned lighting factory, Orno, one of Finland’s foremost lighting manufacturers.

Johansson-Pape developed a range of lamps, of which is this model “30-061” floor lamp, that are celebrated today for their timelessness and subtle sophistication. Looking at the lamp’s design and quality, it is clear why this model is commonly referred to as “Ihanne”, Finnish for “ideal”. This floor lamp has a quintessential Nordic modern look, with a combination of interesting material and design choices. It takes a designer with great skill to masterfully combine brass, leather, acrylic, and painted metal, while still managing to maintain a minimalist look. The winding on the tube is especially impressive, connecting the brass base and the socket. The conical fabric shade sits gracefully at the top, expertly diffusing light to create a soft, ambient glow that is both inviting and serene. The mix of the light fabric, golden sheen of the brass, and dark pipe stem offers the model 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. Lisa Johansson-Pape’s work was presented at international design fairs such as New York’s World Fair of 1939. This classic lamp reflects the refinement that won her an award at the Milan Triennial IX in 1951.

Condition:

In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The shade is a later replacement.

Dimensions:

15.75 in ⌀ x 59.05 in H

40 cm ⌀ x 150 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.