{"product_id":"rare-large-lisa-johansson-pape-for-orno-chandelier-in-brass-and-glass","title":"Rare Large Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno Chandelier in Brass and Glass","description":"Lisa Johansson-Pape for Stockmann-Orno, chandelier, brass, glass, Finland, 1950s \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA highly uncommon lighting design by the celebrated Finnish designer Lisa Johansson-Pape, dating from the 1950s. This exceptional ceiling lamp masterfully balances sculptural form with atmospheric illumination, exemplifying Johansson-Pape's refined approach to modern lighting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe composition features an elegant brass framework supporting a series of adjusted tinted glass shades, allowing the direction of the light to be tailored as desired due to the ball-joint. When illuminated, the lamp emits a soft, warm, and beautifully diffused light, while the gentle glow subtly highlights the sculptural quality of the brass structure itself. The result is an object that functions equally as a source of ambient light and as a sculptural centerpiece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLisa Johansson-Pape (1907–1989) was one of Finland’s leading designers and is best known for her pioneering work in lighting design. Trained originally as a furniture designer, she began designing light fixtures in 1942 for the Stockmann-Orno lighting factory, where she later served as artistic director. Johansson-Pape herself reflected on this transition: “It was quite by accident that I became a lighting designer. By education, I am a furniture designer, but I had to make lamps during the war. The light fixtures began to interest me to such an extent that I set aside furniture design. I wish to provide every Finnish household with good light.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorking with materials such as enamelled metal, brass, acrylic, and glass, Johansson-Pape created lighting designs that combined technical innovation with practical functionality and refined aesthetics. Her lamps were designed not only for homes but also for public spaces including hospitals, churches, and ships, where thoughtful illumination was essential. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJohansson-Pape’s work represented Finland at numerous international exhibitions and received widespread critical acclaim, establishing her as a significant figure on the international design stage. ","brand":"Morentz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54117244174679,"sku":null,"price":74500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/5187\/1548\/files\/50119258_St_P_1.jpg?v=1784910038","url":"https:\/\/www.morentz.com\/products\/rare-large-lisa-johansson-pape-for-orno-chandelier-in-brass-and-glass","provider":"Morentz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}