Incollect Magazine - Issue 13

92 www.incollect.com “Josef Frank’s lighting for Svenskt Tenn stands among the most poetic expressions of Scandinavian modernism. His lamps were never conceived merely as sources of light, but as sculptural presences that shape mood and space,” says Louise Larsen from Studio Schalling. “Using brass, parchment, and textiles, Frank brought warmth and softness to modern interiors, countering the harder lines of functionalism with something more humane. He believed beauty had a purpose beyond decoration - it could make daily life feel lighter and more alive.” Notable pieces from Studio Schalling’s collection of lighting on Incollect are a rare floor lamp, model 2426, designed by Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn in the 1950s. “It’s a striking example of his ability to combine function and emotion. Made entirely of polished brass, its three curved arms rise from a slender central stem, each carrying a fabric shade that emits a soft, ambient glow. The composition feels both deliberate and effortless - light in gesture yet substantial in presence,” says Larsen. Also by Frank for Svenskt Tenn are a pair of table lamps, model 2349, with hand-stitched silk shades with brass tripod bases. “Their lantern-like silhouettes and gentle, diffused light capture Frank’s belief that design should comfort as much as it impresses. Together, these pieces reflect the humane modernism that defined his work - precise, warm, and quietly joyful,” Larsen explains. Josef Frank Left: Model 2426 by Josef Frank produced by Svenskt Tenn in the 1950s, and made entirely of polished brass. Courtesy Studio Schalling. Right: Pair of lamps, Model 2349 by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, with hand-stitched silk shades and brass tripod bases. No date. Courtesy Studio Schalling.