Hans Bergström for ASEA Belysning Wall Lights in Brass

Hans Bergström for ASEA Belysning, wall light, brass, matted glass, Sweden, 1950s This cone-shaped wall light is held by filigree brass details ending in a small rectangular plate. Due to the matted glass in opaque white the light gets smooth and cozy. The combination of the golden metal and the white matted glass creates a beautiful design. Hans Bergström (1910-1996), a luminary figure hailing from the realm of Swedish architecture and design, was born on November 4, 1910, in Karlshamn, Sweden. After his completion of secondary school in 1927, Hans embarked on an internship at Ystad Metall, a local craft industry situated near his grandfather's farm. In 1929, he sought further education and enrolled at the esteemed School of Art and Design in Stockholm. Remarkably, even before his graduation from this institution, at the age of twenty, Hans showcased his prowess as a designer for Ystad Metall at the prestigious Stockholm Exhibition in 1930. In the 1920s, Hans encountered his future wife Verna during the summer holidays in his native town of Karlshamn. In 1934, the couple jointly established the company ateljé Lyktan, a venture that combined their collaborative efforts in luminaire design and various artistic pursuits. Bergström undertook various commissions spanning a wide range of architectural environments, including churches, private residences, and public buildings. It was from this point forward that Bergström spearheaded a revolution in Swedish luminaire manufacturing, fundamentally transforming the perception and application of electric lighting in the coming decades. During the advent of the 1950s, the emergence of plastic as a novel material in modern lighting captured Hans' attention. As the United States gradually introduced plastic as a material of significance, Bergström encountered a method involving the application of sprayed plastic onto a rotating wire frame, facilitated by a spray gun. Interestingly, this technique bore certain resemblances to the later approach employed by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in the creation of their Viscontea Lamp...

Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, chandelier, model no. 7 ‘Grisarumpan’, brass, fabric, Sweden, 1934-1940 This wonderful early chandelier was designed by renowned Swedish architect and design Hans Bergström in the second half of the 1930s for his recently established company Ateljé Lyktan. The charming chandelier showcases fine craftsmanship and attention to detail. The chandelier features six lampshades in fabric with a tapered shape, ensuring a balanced distribution of light throughout the space. Its polished brass framework displays intricate artistry, with a complex arrangement of tubes secured by distinctive brass wires. From its exquisite material selection to its harmonious composition and expert craftsmanship, this chandelier truly exemplifies the highest standard of excellence that Hans Bergström is known for. Hans Bergström (1910-1996), a luminary figure hailing from the realm of Swedish architecture and design, was born on November 4, 1910, in Karlshamn, Sweden. After his completion of secondary school in 1927, Hans embarked on an internship at Ystad Metall, a local craft industry situated near his grandfather's farm. In 1929, he sought further education and enrolled at the esteemed School of Art and Design in Stockholm. Remarkably, even before his graduation from this institution, at the age of twenty, Hans showcased his prowess as a designer for Ystad Metall at the prestigious Stockholm Exhibition in 1930. In the 1920s, Hans encountered his future wife Verna during the summer holidays in his native town of Karlshamn. In 1934, the couple jointly established the company ateljé Lyktan, a venture that combined their collaborative efforts in luminaire design and various artistic pursuits. Bergström undertook various commissions spanning a wide range of architectural environments, including churches, private residences, and public buildings. It was from this point forward that Bergström spearheaded a revolution in Swedish luminaire manufacturing, fundamentally transforming the perception and application of electric lighting in the coming decades. During the advent of the 1950s, the emergence of plastic as a novel material in modern lighting captured Hans' attention. As the United States gradually introduced plastic as a material of significance, Bergström encountered a method involving the application of sprayed plastic onto a rotating wire frame, facilitated by a spray gun. Interestingly, this technique bore certain resemblances to the later approach employed by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in the creation of their Viscontea Lamp (1960), reminiscent of a cocoon, designed for Flos. Recognizing the vast potential offered by this new technology, he successfully managed to get a patent for the production. For a span of three decades, Bergström held the position of creative director at ateljé Lyktan and served as the sole designer of the company until the early 1960s. A significant portion of his designs were unique pieces, numbered but lacking specific names. Through his pioneering work, Bergström emerged as a leading figure in the realm of modern Swedish lighting fixtures...

Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, pair of 'Sonata' wall lights, brass, glass, Sweden, 1960s Elegant wall lights designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. This class...

Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden, pair of 'Fringe' wall lights, model V-271, brass, silk, Sweden, 1950s These extravagant wall lights are compos...

Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden, pair of 'Fringe' wall lights, model V-271, brass, silk, Sweden, 1950s These extravagant wall lights are composed...

Large wall lights, brass, acrylic, Sweden, 1970s. These charming wall lights originate from Sweden and have a considerable size, making them ideal to illuminate hall ways or large ...

This awesome, very large wall light was produced in Sweden in the 1950s. It was designed by Hans Bergström and manufactured by ASEA. The light is made of teak and brass and has got t...

Rare pair wall lights, attributed to Hans Bergström and produced in Sweden by ASEA in the 1950s. Solid brass with a beautiful patina and cut-out pattern along the rim, angle adjusta...

Scandinavian wall lamp of the Swedish designer Hans Bergström edited by ASEA in the 1960s. Structure in solid brass with holes. Diffuser in opaque white opaline in the shape of a dro...

A two-armed brass and rattan wall light designed by Hans Bergström and produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 8" H x 15.25" W x 9.5" D Bulb Specifications:...

Chandelier in brass with shades of frosted opaline glass by Hans Bergström for ASEA, Sweden, 1950s. This small chandelier was made with an impressive sense for quality and design. Gr...

A brass and glass, 3-light chandelier designed by Hans Bergström and produced by ASEA, Sweden, 1950s. Dimensions of canopy (inches) : 3.12 x 3.25 x 3.25 (Height x Width x Depth)....