Hans Bergström ceiling lamp
This rare ceiling lamp, model no. 31, designed by Hans Bergström and produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden, showcases classic mid-century Scandinavian design with a practical height-adjustable feature. The lamp’s structure combines brass with white lacquered components, blending warmth and clean simplicity. Its original pleated fabric shade softly diffuses light, contributing to an inviting and ambient atmosphere.
Hans Bergström, founder of Ateljé Lyktan, was instrumental in developing Swedish lighting design, focusing on combining organic forms, functionality, and quality craftsmanship. Ateljé Lyktan, established in 1934, became a hallmark of innovative Scandinavian lighting production, celebrated for integrating modern engineering with elegant design.
This lamp is a refined example of mid-century modern principles, highlighting adaptability, material integrity, and understated elegance. The brass frame and pleated shade exhibit gentle signs of age consistent with vintage use.
Dimensions: 45 cm diameter (17.7 inches) with an adjustable height ranging from 86 cm to 160 cm (33.9 to 63 inches).
Dimensions (cm) | H: 86 / ⌀: 48 H: 160 |
Producer | Ateljé Lyktan |
Color | Gold, White |
Decade | 1950s |
Country | Sweden |
Style | Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern |
Material | Brass, Fabric, Lacquer |
Designed in | 1950s |
Item Number | 140584 |
Hans Bergström
Hans Bergström (1910–1996) was a Swedish designer and architect best known for his groundbreaking work in lighting design and for founding Ateljé Lyktan, one of Sweden’s most influential lighting manufacturers. His refined, modernist approac...
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