Pair of wall lamps model 2389

Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn

Sweden, 1950s

The Model 2389 wall lamp by Josef Frank, designed in the 1950s for Svenskt Tenn, exemplifies the designer’s refined approach to functional elegance and modernist form. Crafted entirely from polished brass, the lamp features a gracefully curved arm and a wide flared shade that reflect Frank’s enduring sense of harmony and proportion.

Frank viewed lighting not merely as a functional element but as a central part of interior architecture, capable of shaping atmosphere and emotional tone. He often favored indirect light, using shades, reflectors, and diffused materials to create a soft, inviting glow. In Model 2389, the flared brass shade distributes light both upward and downward, producing a balanced play of illumination and shadow that enhances spatial warmth and depth.

Josef Frank (1885–1967) was an Austrian-born Swedish architect and designer who became a leading figure in Scandinavian modern design. After relocating to Sweden in the 1930s, he began his long and celebrated collaboration with Svenskt Tenn, where he developed furniture, lighting, and textiles that continue to define timeless Swedish design aesthetics.