Pair of blue crystal "Conrad" table lamps by Börne Augustsson for Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, 1950s

Unsigned, but 'signed all over': the form, the glass, and the workmanship make the maker unmistakable. This is a magnificent pair of the 'Conrad' table lamps, a classic Scandinavian design from the 1950s by Swedish glass artist Börne Augustsson for Åseda Glasbruk. The heavy, sculptural bases are hand-blown crystal with an organic, pinched surface. Light catches in the folds and in the white swirls and tiny air bubbles trapped in the glass. Original pieces came with a metal neck with an integrated switch, as on the pair offered here. The form is said to have started as a vase by Augustsson (the 'Börnevasen'), which he later adapted into a table lamp under the model name 'Conrad'. One account credits the glassblower Sölve Conradsson with the name, but this could not be confirmed. The sky-blue bases are solid, thick-walled, and shaped by hand, so each has its own irregular relief. The two differ slightly in size, with one a little smaller than the other. The condition of both lamps is excellent. There are no cracks or scratches, and the colour is vibrant. Both lamps have been rewired with new sockets, switches, and plugs, so they are ready to use. The lampshades in the photos are not included. Sold as a pair only. The lamps are not available individually.