Einar Bäckström, Swedish Modern, Floor Lamp, Metal, Brass, Sweden, 1950s

Einar Bäckström, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Floor Lamp, Black Lacquered Metal, Brass, Sweden, 1950s

A modernist floor lamp, model 5501, manufactured by Einar Bäckströms Metallvarufabrik in Sweden during the 1950s. This example features a slender black lacquered metal stem accented with finely detailed, decorative brass elements at the upper and lower sections. The lamp rests on a circular brass base with ornamental detailing and small decorative feet.  Will be adapted for US use at time of purchase. 

Brass, Black Lacquered Metal, Fabric; Sweden, 1950s

Total dimensions - Height: 68 inches, Width: 16.5 inches, Depth: 10 inches

Shade dimensions - Height: 12.5 inches, Diameter: 16.5 inches

Bulb specification: One (1) E27 standard base

Sold with vintage fabric lampshade

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