Table Lamp Model 40-012 ‘Hyacinth’ by Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno, Finland, 1960s

A sculptural mid-century table lamp designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape, featuring a tall conical base finished in deep metallic blue paired with a black metal transition piece and a pleated wooden shade. The shade is constructed from thin vertical wooden slats bound together with fine thread, forming a softly tapered silhouette. When lit, the structure allows light to pass between the slats, creating a warm rhythmic pattern while the woven top diffuser softens the upward glow. The contrast between the precise metal form and the organic shade gives the lamp a balanced and expressive character.

Model ‘Hyacinth’ (40-012) was produced by Orno in Finland during the 1960s. Johansson-Pape was one of Finland’s most important lighting designers and worked closely with Orno for decades, creating lamps known for their carefully controlled light and clear modernist form. This model introduces natural material into the composition, reflecting the Nordic interest in combining modernism with organic textures and warm ambient lighting.

The lamp works well on a sideboard, bedside table or reading corner where its slender vertical form adds height and structure to a space. When illuminated, the wooden shade creates a soft ambient glow and subtle shadow patterns that add depth and atmosphere to the surrounding interior. A collectible piece of Finnish mid-century lighting that balances functional design with expressive material contrast.

• Height with shade 53 cm (20.9 in)
• Shade diameter 31 cm (12.2 in)
• Base height 34 cm (13.4 in)
• Base diameter 10 cm (3.9 in)
• Painted metal base, wooden slat shade
• Model 40-012 ‘Hyacinth’
• Designer: Lisa Johansson-Pape
• Manufacturer: Orno
• Period: 1960s
• Origin: Finland
• Condition: Refurbished. Base repainted and shade newly crafted.