Ceiling lamp model 234 designed by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden
1940s
Frame in lacquered steel with an molded plastic shade.This Ceiling Lamp, Model 234, designed by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan in Sweden during the 1940s, exemplifies the designer's pioneering approach to lighting.
The lamp features a lacquered steel frame supporting a distinctively shaped moulded plastic shade, a material innovative for its time. The shade's organic form, with its gently curved and subtly patterned surface, diffuses light evenly, creating a warm and soft illumination. Its aerodynamic, sculptural silhouette reflects Bergström’s ability to merge modernist aesthetics with functional lighting solutions.
As a co-founder and chief designer of Ateljé Lyktan, Bergström played a crucial role in establishing the company as a leader in Scandinavian lighting design. His work often balanced elegant simplicity with forward-thinking material choices, as seen in this lamp. The Model 234 is a rare and timeless example of Swedish mid-century design, embodying both craftsmanship and innovation.
Literature
Johan Jansson & Staffan Bengtsson, "Ljuset ska vara vitt och lysa fritt: historien om ateljé Lyktan", Arvinius, Stockholm 2009, pp 243.
H: 25 cm / 9 7/8"
L: 75 cm / 2' 5 1/2"
W: 64 cm / 2' 1 1/4"
Price: on application
