Modern Art + Design presents a unique collection of luminaires from Arvid Böhlmarks lampfabrik
Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
– a historic collection of luminaires from a golden era
Bukowskis proudly presents a curated lighting collection from Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik. The selection focuses primarily on the company's production during the 1940s and 50s and the Swedish Modern era with its undulating forms and organic material choices.
During the first half of the 20th century, Böhlmarks was one of Scandinavia's leading companies designing and producing light fittings. The company was founded in 1872 by Daniel Arvid Böhlmark. In the early years, the focus was on importing and selling kerosene, oil lamps, and accessories. The company grew rapidly, and the production of its own luminaires took off. To meet the demand for new types of electric luminaires, the Pukeberg glassworks was acquired in 1894 and became one of Sweden's largest glass manufacturers.
Between the 1920s and 1950s, Böhlmarks was a significant player in the Swedish design movement. Today we consider this era a golden age for Swedish design and craftsmanship. During these decades, some of the country's most significant luminaires were designed and produced at Böhlmarks.
Ceiling lamp, model "11396", Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, 1940s
Architect Harald Notini joined Böhlmarks in 1916 and was hired as artistic director, leading Böhlmarks in a modern and innovative direction that would particularly characterise the company's range of luminaires and glass.
A significant part of Böhlmarks' catalogues in the first half of the 20th century consisted of traditional chandeliers and other luminaires in older style imitations. Notini drove the company forward, producing what was considered pioneering and distinctive luminaires for the time. His expression ranged from the most ornate Swedish Grace of the 1920s and strictly functionalist luminaires, presented at the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition - to the now highly regarded Swedish Modern aesthetic of the 1940s and 1950s. The latter is often seen in luminaires made mainly of brass with details in glass, wood and leather.
Harald Elof Notini (1879-1959), son of the sculptor Axel Notini, was a trained sculptor and interior designer who studied in his early years at the 'Högre konstindustriella skolan' - now known as Konstfack. Notini worked at Böhlmarks throughout his active career and came to play a significant role in lighting design in Sweden during the first half of the 20th century.
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Alongside Nordiska Kompaniet in Nyköping, Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus and Bröderna Malmströms in Malmö, Böhlmarks in Stockholm was one of the most important players in the luminaire industry.
Jonatan Jahn, Head Specialist Contemporary and Modern Design
A portrait of Harald Elof Notini
Harald remained faithful to his company for the rest of his life; at the age of 79 (1958), he still had his office and a wide range of duties. A commemorative publication of Böhlmark's 75th anniversary, published in 1947, notes that Notini was active as an artistic director with a continuing significant role in the design of luminaires and household glass. Given Böhlmark's extensive product catalogues, Notini must have had a drawing office with several designers employed.
Another designer who had a major influence on the company's design language was Uno Westerberg. He joined Böhlmark in 1935 as a designer of lighting glass. Westerberg took over as artistic director of Pukeberg after Böhlmarks was closed down. One of Westerberg's and Notini's luminaires is now represented at MoMA in New York. Architect Gunnar Asplund has also designed several iconic luminaires for Böhlmarks.
Visning: November 10–15th, Berzelii Park, Stockholm.
Auktion Live: November 16–17th, Arsenalsgatan 2, Stockholm.
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Eva Seeman
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Camilla Behrer
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