Wall Lamps in Copper attributed to Hans Bergström, 1940s, Set of 2

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About This Piece

Vintage Design

This rare pair of wall lamps, a variant of model 1040, designed by Hans Bergström and produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden during the 1940s, represents a refined iteration of Scandinavian lighting design from the early modernist era. These fixtures display Bergström’s nuanced approach to lighting, where structural clarity is paired with rich material character and considered light dispersion. Each lamp features a vertically oriented cylindrical shade crafted from solid copper. The surface of the copper has developed a natural patina over the decades, transitioning in areas from warm brown to verdigris tones, a transformation that highlights the age and authenticity of the pieces. The shades are punctuated with an elegant perforated pattern—delicately executed, these apertures permit a gentle diffusion of light while casting subtle, decorative shadows across surrounding surfaces. This interplay of direct and ambient light is central to Bergström’s design philosophy, where the atmosphere produced by the lamp is as significant as its physical form. The overall construction reflects a minimalist architectural sensibility, with no extraneous elements distracting from the form or function. The lamps mount flush to the wall, supported by a simple but robust backing structure that ensures stability while keeping attention on the perforated copper cylinders. Hans Bergström, who co-founded Ateljé Lyktan in 1934, was instrumental in establishing a distinct Scandinavian lighting identity that balanced modernist innovation with artisanal craft. His work is marked by an exploration of metal as both a structural and expressive medium, and these lamps exemplify that synthesis. The model 1040 variant subtly departs from the standard model with refined proportions and patterning, revealing Bergström’s iterative design process and commitment to detail.

Each lamp measures 14 cm in width, 23.5 cm in depth, and 24.5 cm in height (5.5 × 9.3 × 9.6 inches), making them well-suited for both residential and architectural interiors. Their modest scale is offset by their strong visual presence, making them effective as standalone pieces or as part of a symmetrical arrangement. This pair stands as a notable example of mid-century Swedish lighting—functional, sculptural, and evocative. with their period patina and signature design language, they not only provide ambient lighting but also serve as rare historical objects that reflect the evolution of Northern European design sensibilities in the 20th century.

Additional information: Producer: Ateljé Lyktan Decade: 1940s Country: Sweden Style: Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern Material: Copper Designed in: 1940s Dimensions: W: 14 / D: 23.5 / H: 24.5 cm

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Creator	Hans Bergström
Manufacturer	Hans Bergström (Designer)
Production Period	1940 to 1949
Country of Manufacture	Sweden
Identifying Marks	This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark
Style	Vintage, Scandinavian Modern
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Product Code	SC-2554364
Restoration and Damage Details	Wear consistent with age and use.
Materials	Copper
Color	Brown, copper, gold
Width	14 cm 14 cm
Depth	24 cm 23.5 cm
Height	25 cm 24.5 cm

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Sweden
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Delivery Options

Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine every order upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damage or missing or incorrect pieces, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations of missing, damaged, or incorrect item(s) represents your acceptance of the complete order in perfect condition.

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About the Creator

Hans Bergström

Swedish architect-designer Hans Bergström was born in 1910 in Karlshamn. After completing secondary school in 1927, he worked for several years at the Ystad-Metall metal manufactory in Ystad, where he designed lamps, mirrors, bottles, jars, and bowls. In 1929, he enrolled in Stockholm’s Konstindustriell Skola (now known as Konstfack), notably designing a chandelier (1932) for a church in Iggesund for his thesis project. After graduating in 1933, Bergström returned for a short time to Ystad-Metall before establishing his own lighting firm, ateljé Lyktan, in 1934 in Helsingborg. In 1935, he and his wife Vera relocated the atelier to Åhus, on Sweden’s southeast coast. Not long after, Bergström also established a showroom in neighboring city Kristianstad.

Guided by the mantra, “Light must be white and shine freely,” he designed and produced functional yet modern fixtures that were intended to brighten up entire spaces. Bergström was ateljé Lyktan’s creative director for three decades, and, up until the beginning of the 1960s, the company’s sole designer. A great many of Bergström’s designs were one-offs, numbered but nameless.

During the 1940s in Sweden, cage lamps were widely popular, often featuring plant or animal motifs as appliques to the structure. Examples from Bergström include his Model no. 3 (1930s) and Model no. 5C (1940s). In the mid-1940s, Bergström began designing lights with fabric lampshades as an alternative to metal, which was in short supply due to the war. With the introduction of plastic in the 1950s, Bergström experimented with new lighting techniques. He developed a new method that involved spraying plastic threads onto a rotating wire frame, which resulted in both a patent and the spherical Model no. 166 Light (1952). A somewhat similar technique would later be used by the Castiglioni brothers for their cocoon-like Viscontea Lamp (1960), Taraxacum Chandeliers (1960), and Gato Table Lights (1960) for Flos.

Bergström is most well-known for his minimalist Model 181 Lamp (1950), also known as Struten, which was awarded a Gold Medal at Milan’s Triennale in 1954. The lamp was a favorite of his friend, Swedish architect-designer Bruno Mathsson (1907-1988), who decorated his home with many of Bergström’s designs. Other acclaimed Bergström designs include the Harlekin Series (1958), which included pendant lamps in several sizes and shapes; the Model 100L (1958), known as Ofir today, inspired by an upturned ceiling rose; and the Model no. 569 Giraffen Floor Lamp (1950s).

Sometime in the early 1960s, Bergström retired and Philips’s Design Manager, Anders Pehrson, became ateljé Lyktan’s Head of Operations in Åhus, steering the company away from bespoke services toward mass production.

Bergström passed away in Karlshamn in 1996. In 2009, ateljé Lyktan celebrated its 75th anniversary and published the retrospective book Ljuset ska vara vitt och lysa fritt–Historien om ateljé Lyktan by Johan Jansson and Staffan Bengtsson. Some of Bergström’s designs remain in production with ateljé Lyktan today—and hundreds (dating back to 1934) are catalogued in the ateljé Lyktan’s archives.