Scandinavian Mid-Century Floor Lamp, Anders Pehrson, Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1964, Collectible
Highlights:
Designer: Anders Pehrson
Manufacturer: Ateljé Lyktan, Åhus, Sweden
Model: Simris Olympia, Model 591
Period: 1964
Origin: Sweden
Style: Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern
Particulars: Original type label intact; original Swedish design classic by one of Scandinavia's most celebrated lighting designers; connected to the 1972 Munich Olympic Games; exceptional collectible in very good vintage condition
Ideal for: Living rooms, reading corners, design-conscious interiors, collectors of Scandinavian Mid-Century lighting
Description:
The Simris Olympia, Model 591, is one of the most distinctive floor lamp designs to emerge from the golden era of Scandinavian lighting design. Created in 1964 by Anders Pehrson — one of Ateljé Lyktan's most celebrated designers and the creative mind behind the iconic Bumling pendant — the Olympia represents a refined balance between sculptural form and functional clarity that defines the best of Swedish Mid-Century design.
Ateljé Lyktan, founded in 1934 in Åhus, Sweden, shaped Scandinavian interior lighting for decades. The company's commitment to high manufacturing standards and enduring design gave rise to a series of lamps that remain highly sought-after collector's pieces today. The Simris Olympia is among the most prized of these — a lamp that carries both aesthetic and historical significance, having been associated with the 1972 Munich Olympic Games.
The lamp stands on a refined base of characteristic Scandinavian restraint, with clean lines and a considered proportion between stem and shade that rewards extended viewing. The original type label remains fully intact, confirming model number and Swedish origin — an important detail for collectors and auction documentation.
Condition:
The lamp is in very good vintage condition. The structure is stable and intact. The original type label is present and legible. The electrical components have not been updated and should be inspected by a qualified electrician before use.
Details:
Designer: Anders Pehrson
Manufacturer: Ateljé Lyktan, Åhus, Sweden
Model: Simris Olympia, Model 591
Period: 1964
Style: Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern
Origin: Sweden
Label: Original type label intact
Condition: Very good vintage condition
Socket: E27
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.
WEE Nr.
70030832
Product Safety
This lamp is an original vintage piece. Prior to sale, a visual and functional inspection was carried out (cable, plug, socket, strain relief) as well as a test run. It has not been comprehensively tested in accordance with current VDE standards. Due to its age, the electrical components may pose risks (e.g. aged insulation, missing earth conductor). Before connecting to the 230V mains, it is therefore strongly recommended to have the lamp inspected and, if necessary, updated by a qualified electrician. Use is at the owner's own risk.
Manufacturer
ateljé Lyktan is a Swedish design lighting manufacturer, founded in 1934 by Hans Bergström and Verna Norell and still producing in Åhus today. The company is known for functional, clearly designed interior and exterior lights and has significantly shaped the Scandinavian Mid-Century and contemporary lighting style with iconic models such as the "Bumling" pendant lamp by Anders Pehrson.