Description
A cute little handmade ceramic stoneware lamp base made by Söholm, Denmark. This lamp is a classic & timeless lamp, it has a dark blue colour with speckled harpsichord glazing at the base in a round shape with a sandy beige colour leading up to the lamp fitting it is 20cm (7.97") high with the lamp fitting & around 11cm (4.33") in diameter at the base. The price includes FREE shipping. NOTE: it is wired for Swedish & most of EU standard with an E27 electric plug & it is in a good condition. Lamp shade is not included. Some of our further listings: https://www.etsy.com/se-en/shop/OlssonRetro?ref=condensed_trust_header_title_sold§ion_id=46779327 https://www.etsy.com/se-en/shop/OlssonRetro?ref=items-pagination&page=1&sort_order=date_desc#items Søholm Keramik (Ceramics); art pottery of world standard. Danish pottery is famous world-wide due to the high quality & artistry one of the best-known companies is Søholm. Design based upon form & functionality with groundbreaking glazing technique best sums up, why they are among of the world leading firms when it comes to mid-century modern pottery design. Daniel Andersen one of the two brothers who modernised the company headed the design/art departments & developed a glaze technique which was reminiscent of one found on ancient Persian pottery. The result of this work was shown in Brussels at the World Exhibition of 1935. The glaze was well received & was awarded a gold medal. Following this success, the technique become a signature glaze known as "Persia glaze" of Michael Andersen & Sons no doubt contributing to the success the factory experienced in 1930's & 40s & onwards. One of the most leading Scandinavian designer & artist was the famous Michael Andersen, the second brother, who made some iconic art ceramic interior design objects well into the 1960s-70s, using a modern twist when it comes to for instance his vases as well as very special glazing techniques, makes his art pottery very unique & it is now valued by the retro & vintage market all over the world. The history from a company focusing on household goods to art ceramic is old. Søholm Keramik (Ceramics), Denmark was founded by Edvard Christian Sonne & Herman Sonne Wolffsen in 1835. The original production was focusing on useful pottery plates, bowls & flasks among other items. Yet as the demand for these goods fell after the second world war, they now started to focus more & more on interior design & decoration objects. Soon they were producing a variety of pottery such as vases, lamps & wall hangings. Soon they became one of Denmark's leading manufacturers of modern ceramics both in household goods & art & design pottery. By the 1930's Michael Andersen & Sons of Ronne on the island of Bornholm was headed by brothers Daniel & Michael who developed the company immensely & contributed to their world-wide success . Other famous designers worth mentioning are: Marianne Starck, she was a German-born artist & became one of Denmark's
