Hans Bergström ceiling lamp

This very rare ceiling lamp or flush mount, designed by Hans Bergström and produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden, exemplifies the refined material sensibility and organic modernism characteristic of mid-20th century Scandinavian lighting. Executed with a brass frame and featuring three original cane shades arranged in a triangular configuration, the lamp demonstrates Bergström’s unique ability to harmonize tactile natural materials with precise geometric composition.

The three conical shades are finely woven in cane, allowing for a warm, diffused glow that softly filters light through their textured surfaces. The conical form, tapering gently toward the top, is both sculpturally expressive and functionally efficient in directing light downward while producing ambient illumination. The arrangement of the shades ensures balanced light distribution while forming a visually rhythmic structure.

The brass framework is modest and minimal, serving to support and space the shades without drawing attention away from their organic presence. Over time, the brass has acquired a gentle patina, contributing to the lamp’s vintage character and reinforcing its authenticity as a mid-century original. The overall design reflects Bergström’s deep understanding of proportion, material contrast, and the intimate relationship between light and surface.

Hans Bergström (1910–1996), a central figure in Swedish lighting design, co-founded Ateljé Lyktan in 1934 and served as its principal designer through the postwar period. His work is marked by a careful balance between craftsmanship and innovation, often incorporating natural materials such as cane, textiles, and wood with precision metalwork. His lighting designs are renowned for their warmth, clarity, and architectural sensitivity.

This lamp remains in excellent vintage condition. The cane shades are intact and retain their structural and visual integrity, while the brass elements show only minor wear consistent with age. As an early and well-preserved example of Bergström’s design for Ateljé Lyktan, this ceiling lamp stands as a significant and collectible work within the canon of Scandinavian lighting history, showcasing a timeless blend of functional elegance and organic detail.