Alf Svensson & Yngvar Sandström table lamp

This table lamp, model B-024, was designed by Alf Svensson and Yngvar Sandström and produced by Bergboms in Sweden during the 1950s. It is an excellent example of Swedish mid-century lighting, characterized by restrained elegance, material refinement, and functional precision. The lamp features a flaring brass base with a trumpet-like profile that transitions into a slender, vertical stem supporting a conical textile shade. The result is a balanced and graceful form that emphasizes verticality and proportion.

The lamp is crafted entirely in brass with a warm, polished surface that has developed a natural patina over time, giving it a subtle depth and historical texture. The conical base is both sculptural and stable, its flared geometry reflecting the designers’ interest in fluid, organic transitions between forms. The shade, in a light textile material, produces a soft and diffused illumination, enhancing the reflective quality of the brass and contributing to an overall sense of warmth.

Alf Svensson and Yngvar Sandström were prominent figures in Scandinavian modern design, often working together during the 1950s and 1960s to create lighting and furniture that merged industrial production with refined craftsmanship. Their work for Bergboms reflects the company’s dedication to high-quality materials and modern aesthetics, making this model representative of Swedish design’s golden age. Bergboms, active from the late 1940s onward, became one of the country’s most important lighting manufacturers, known for its collaborations with leading designers of the period.

The lamp is in good vintage condition with minor signs of wear consistent with age, including light surface marks on the brass. The patina has been preserved, maintaining the authenticity and character of the piece.

Dimensions: height 67 cm (26.4 in), diameter 39 cm (15.4 in).