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Creator: Erik Gunnar Asplund
Erik Gunnar Asplund, “GA9” Wall Lights for ASEA, Sweden 1940s
By Hans Bergström, ASEA, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Erik Gunnar Asplund
Located in Munster, NRW
With its organically shaped blown glass shade, especially rare in this opaline frosted glass version, the GA9 resembles a floating droplet. Designed by Swedish architect Erik Gunnar Asplund, widely regarded as the godfather of Swedish modernism, this lamp embodies his signature geometric clarity and structural ingenuity. Like his Stockholm City Library, it balances simplicity with innovation.
A bent arm holds the glass, while another secures the light source at the luminaire’s center. The black lacquered metal curves organically, contrasting with polygonal backplates—an interplay of geometry and fluidity that defines Asplund’s vision. The large, mushroom-like shades diffuse light in a soft, mesmerizing glow, enhancing the atmosphere beyond mere functionality.
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Gunnar Asplund, Large Wall Lights, Iron, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
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A pair of large black-painted iron and blown glass wall lights designed by Gunnar Asplund and produced by ASEA, Sweden, 1940s.
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Erik Gunnar Asplund wall lights and sconces are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Erik Gunnar Asplund wall lights and sconces, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 5 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 4 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original wall lights and sconces by Erik Gunnar Asplund were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in sweden during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider wall lights and sconces by Fagerhult, Jonas Bohlin, and NK (Nordiska Kompaniet). Prices for Erik Gunnar Asplund wall lights and sconces can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,030 and can go as high as $8,565, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,571.