Floor lamp 'Bridge'

Designed by Severin Hansen Jr for Haslev Möbler

Denmark, 1950s

The ‘Bridge’ floor lamp, designed by Severin Hansen Jr for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark during the 1950s, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and organic minimalism that define mid-century Scandinavian design.

The name “Bridge” is thought to derive from Hansen’s fascination with natural transitions, he tree lines that mark boundaries between forest and stone. This inspiration is elegantly reflected in the lamp’s form: the gently curved, elongated wooden stem mirrors the upward growth of a tree trunk, narrowing gracefully toward its brass-mounted top.

Crafted from beech with brass fittings, the lamp features a slender tripod base with tapered legs that spread outward in perfect balance. It is fitted with the original hand-folded Le Klint pleated lampshade, whose light, conical form enhances the organic flow of the design. The switch is subtly integrated between the tripod legs, allowing convenient foot operation, a detail that combines functionality with timeless elegance.

Severin Hansen Jr was a celebrated Danish designer, best known for his elegant and minimalist furniture and lighting of the 1950s and 1960s. He collaborated with several renowned Danish manufacturers, including Haslev Møbelsnedkeri, a company founded in the early 1950s by Knud Windahl Pedersen and Henry Aunbirk, with Hansen himself as co-owner.

A rare and iconic example of Danish modern design, this floor lamp embodies Hansen’s mastery of proportion, material, and form, where simplicity meets sculptural sophistication.