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Pair of Intarsia Wall Sconces, Birger Ekman for Mjölby Intarsia, Sweden

$1,131.74per set
£829.66per set
€950per setVAT Included
CA$1,558.92per set
A$1,579.11per set
CHF 906.69per set
MX$19,146.18per set
NOK 10,520.97per set
SEK 10,709.14per set
DKK 7,244.30per set

About the Item

A remarkable pair of Scandinavian Modern wall sconces designed by Swedish decorative‑artist Birger Ekman for Mjölby Intarsia in the 1940s. Each sconce features an elegant inlaid wood panel depicting a stylised figure—a flute‑player and a flower‑bearing woman—together with luxuriously veneered wood marquetry and gently curved brass side wings that house candle holders. Crafted in an era when Swedish intarsia and marquetry were at their stylistic peak, these sconces embody both fine woodworking and decorative flair, blending the precision of inlay technique with polished metal accents. Ideal for a collector of Scandinavian 20th‑century lighting, Scandinavian Modern interiors, or statement wall décor.
  • Creator:
    Birger Ekman (Designer),Mjölby Intarsia (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.03 in (28 cm)Width: 10.63 in (27 cm)Depth: 2.76 in (7 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Göteborg, SE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8878247641052

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