Brutalist Ceramic Table Lamp by Bodil Marie Nielsen, Denmark, 1960s

The ceramic base of this Bodil Marie Nielsen lamp exemplifies the Danish Brutalist style of the 1960s, characterized by its raw, tactile forms and organic textures. Crafted from stoneware, the base has matte and glossy finishes, achieved through a combination of unglazed terracotta and a speckled glaze. Combined with the soft lampshade, this lamp creates a beautiful table lamp, suitable in many different interiors.

Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use. This lamp requires an E27 light bulb.

Bodil Marie Nielsen is a Danish ceramic artist born in 1942. She is renowned for her distinctive Brutalist and experimental approach to pottery, particularly during the 1960s and 1970s. Nielsen’s work is characterized by organic, biomorphic forms and textured surfaces, often incorporating elements that resemble natural fossils or coral structures. Her pieces are typically crafted from stoneware, featuring matte and glossy finishes that highlight the tactile qualities of the clay.