Two 1970s Space Age Atelje Lyktan Tube Desk Lamps, Black & White

Step into the future with these two 1970s Space Age Atelje Lyktan Tube Desk Lamps, designed by the visionary K. Anders Pehrson. This Space Age Classic exudes Mid Century Swedish charm, featuring a tubular design that allows for adjustable lighting in every direction. The plastic shade even rotates, giving you the flexibility to throw light forward or towards you. In very good vintage condition, this lamp is not only functional but also a stylish statement piece. While some discoloration is present on the white plastic, a common characteristic of 70s white plastics, a simple cleaning and polish can restore it to its original pristine white, if you choose that look! Illuminate your space with these iconic pieces of retro-futuristic design! • Height: 15.5 inches • Width: 31 inches • Depth: 7 inches Swedish designer K. Anders Pehrson was born in 1912 in Gothenburg. He studied engineering in his hometown, and began working for Philips in 1952, as a Design Manager—a position he maintained until 1963. In 1964, Pehrson became the owner, Head of Operations, and Artistic Director of the lighting manufacturer Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus. Following in the footsteps of Ateljé Lyktan founder Hans Bergström, Pehrson paid attention to lighting in the workplace, concerning himself and his designs with the improving the lighting in public and industrial environments. Unlike his predecessor Bergström, Pehrson championed a more industrial and large-scale approach to design, steering the company away from bespoke services toward mass production. He believed “good lighting is not always lots of light, but always several light sources”. This design philosophy resulted in not just increased number of designs, but the creation of whole lighting collections known as “families”, encouraging customers to collect the whole range.