Floor lamp in glass and brass by Nybro Armaturfabrik, model 531, Sweden, 1960s

We are pleased to offer a wonderful floor lamp, model 531, by Nybro Armaturfabrik. A slender brass stem carries nine hexagonal segments of clear pressed glass, standing on a heavy round glass base with a scalloped edge and a finely ribbed, sunburst-like texture. At 105 cm including the shade, it is not a tall floor lamp, but it commands a presence. When lit, the glass segments catch the light and the lamp gives off a soft, warm glow through its peach-coloured shade with dark trim. The underside of the lamp’s metal base plate is stamped 'ANF 531', confirming the model and manufacturer. It also carries a circled 'S', the Swedish safety approval symbol. Founded in 1948, Nybro Armaturfabrik (also known as NAFA, NAF, or ANF) was one of Sweden’s notable lighting manufacturers, prized for the quality of its fixtures and its confident use of brass, glass, teak, and pine. The company’s strongest years were from the 1950s through the 1970s, a period in which it built a reputation for distinctive Scandinavian Modern design, before closing in 2004. The lamp is in very good condition. It has been completely taken apart, cleaned and rewired, so it is ready to use. Some segments of the brass show scuff marks and a little patina, which is to be expected for a lamp of this age. The glass sections, including the base, are perfect, without cracks or chips. The shade that comes with the lamp is new and in perfect condition. If desired, the lamp can also be bought without the shade. Suitable for an E27 (LED) bulb.