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Off-white L-11 Desk Lamp by Jac Jacobsen for Luxo, 1950s-60s

Jon Nix — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 12:18:36 +0000

Imported by Thousand And One Lamps with their sticker still on the underside of the base, this is the Norwegian-made Luxo L-11 desk or wall lamp which was designed by Jac Jacobsen in the late 1950s. It's one of the most distinctive lamps from the time and could be argued to be a design classic. It's main features are the oversized power button on the circular base, a fixed arm which has a thicker lower section, in a dark grey colour, and a diminutive and elegantly shaped shade which is freely adjustable.

This one is in an off-white colour, a very light grey with a hint of mushroom and it's a good example. There is some minor wear to the shade and some minor losses to the arm, but otherwise it's in good condition and working. The lamp can be used both on a desk or table top or wall mounted, with the latter bringing that large button and fixed arm into their own.

The lamp has a base with a diameter of approximately 14cm and a depth of 4cm whilst the lamp itself has a total height of approximately 33cm (with the shade positioned parallel to the lower part of the arm). The lampbolder takes a standard bayonet style bulb.

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Handmade Norsk Rolf Buodd Pewter Letter Rack / Holder

Jon Nix — Thu, 27 Sep 2018 16:30:09 +0000

A very nice decorative handmade pewter letter rack or other holder designed and made by Rolf Buodd in Norway.

In good condition, with some wear/scratching consistent with age and use but otherwise clean and very presentable. The underside still retains its label and the maker's stamp is visible and legible.

Measures approximately 10cm by 6.5cm by 3cm (width/height/depth).

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Norwegian Folk Art Nutcracker

Jon Nix — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 18:01:33 +0000

Is he an Elf or perhaps Santa? We don't know, but this fellow is not only charming but also performs admirably as a decorative, kitsch nutcracker. Approximately 23cm (9 in) in length and marked "Geilo" on the side which locates its origins to Norway. We don't know how old this is, but what we are certain of is that you'll never crack your nuts in quite the same way ever again!

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