Table Lamp made of pinewood by Röjan Snickeri, 1970s, Sweden

This pine table lamp was designed and produced by Röjans Snickeri in Sweden in the 1970s. Röjan Snickeri was a very small woodworking company in Sweden — the word snickeri simply indicates it was a woodworking/carpentry business, not a giant manufacturer. Many such workshops in Sweden historically made furniture, lamps, cabinets, chairs, and other wood items, often customizing them rather than mass-producing them. The lamp is in great condition with no cracks or other signs of aging. The patina is wonderful for a lamp at least 50 years old. What is especially nice is the woodgrain that comes out beautifully where you can see the skill of the carpenter turning an almost ordinary pine lamp into a piece of art.