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.