ASEA Triplex Pendulum Vintage Swedish Clamp Light

ASEA Triplex Pendulum Clamp Lamp by Johan Petter Johansson — Sweden, 1920s/30s, with Midgard R2 Shade


A rare and historically significant Triplex Pendulum clamp lamp, developed by legendary Swedish inventor Johan Petter Johansson for ASEA in the 1920s/30s. The lamp impresses with its patented, heavy ball-joint and pendulum system, enormous reach, and raw, authentic industrial aesthetic.


Highlights: Designer: Johan Petter Johansson (frame) / Curt Fischer (shade) Manufacturer: ASEA / Triplex Period: 1920s/30s Origin: Sweden Style: Industrial Design / Bauhaus Era / Machine Age Special features: patented pendulum-telescope system, original switch, Midgard R2 aluminium shade fitted as a historically sympathetic addition Ideal for: loft interiors / workspace / kitchen / collectors of historic industrial engineering

Description: This extraordinary articulated lamp was constructed in the 1920s/30s by the brilliant Swedish inventor Johan Petter Johansson and produced by ASEA under the Triplex brand. Particularly characteristic is the heavy patented ball-joint system, which allows the lamp to be positioned with extreme flexibility in space. The robust, bolted connectors are testament to the highest mechanical precision of early modernist industrial design.
A special detail of this authentically aged example: the aluminium reflector is not from the original Triplex production, but is an original part of the legendary Bauhaus lamp Midgard R2 by Curt Fischer — a historically perfectly matched addition. This vintage marriage of two milestones of industrial design gives the lamp a unique and eminently collectible character. It combines raw workshop atmosphere with a clear mechanical signature.
In the room it reads as highly sculptural and expressive. It comes into its own as a bold statement piece above a large work or dining table in a modern loft.

Condition:
Very honest, authentic industrial vintage condition. The lamp displays a beautiful, strong patina, light surface rust, paint wear, and typical signs of use that attest to its decades of history in a working environment. The Midgard R2 aluminium shade shows age-related scratches. The electrics have been renewed and the lamp has been tested to DIN VDE 0701-0702 standard; a VDE test report is available. Suitable for connection to a 230V mains supply in accordance with current VDE regulations.

Details:
Designer: Johan Petter Johansson (frame) / Curt Fischer (shade)
Manufacturer: ASEA / Triplex (frame) / Midgard (shade)
Model: Triplex-Pendulum (Type AX) with Midgard R2 reflector
Origin: Sweden / Germany
Period: 1920s/30s (frame) / 1950s/60s (shade)
Style: Industrial design, Bauhaus era, Machine Age
Material: Steel (partly chromed, lacquered), cast iron, aluminium
Colour: Industrial grey / silver / chrome
Dimensions: Max extended length 164 cm, shade diameter 18 cm
Socket: E27
Condition: Authentic industrial vintage condition with strong patina, paint wear and surface rust; Midgard R2 shade retrofitted; electrics renewed, VDE-tested

Note:
Please note: This item is a vintage lamp. It was manufactured many years ago and may not conform to current technical standards. Before use, the electrical components should be inspected and, if necessary, updated by a qualified electrician. Bulbs are only included if explicitly stated. This item is sold as a collectible/antique and not as a standards-compliant electrical appliance.