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Swedish Modern Table Lamp, Ateljé Lyktan Skarabé 9936, Salmon Pink Lacquer, Original Transformer, 1982, Ultra Rare
Highlights: Manufacturer: Ateljé Lyktan AB, Åhus, Sweden Model: Skarabé 9936 Period: 1982 Origin: Åhus, Sweden Style: Scandinavian Modern Particulars: Salmon pink — the rarest and most sought-after colour variant of the Skarabé; original Ulveco Power Systems safety transformer Type 60012 (220V/12V, 60VA, 50Hz) present and intact — "Made by Transduktor" embossed on housing; original Ateljé Lyktan manufacturer label intact; original type plate confirming model 9936, MAX 1×50W; characteristic black four-ring collar with brass pivot arm; toggle switch on base with original black cable; fully complete and all-original Ideal for: Desks, studios, Scandinavian-style interiors, serious Skarabé collectors seeking the rarest colour variant, collectors of Swedish design
Description: Among collectors of the Ateljé Lyktan Skarabé, the salmon pink variant is the lamp that completes a collection — or defines one. The Skarabé was produced in a range of colours throughout its production life, but salmon pink was manufactured in the smallest numbers and surfaces on the vintage market with a rarity that reflects its scarcity at source. White, black and neutral tone examples are encountered with some regularity. Salmon pink is genuinely exceptional.
This example is model 9936, produced in 1982 — confirmed by the original type plate which carries the model number, maximum wattage (1×50W) and the Ateljé Lyktan AB, Åhus, Sweden designation. The original manufacturer label is intact on the column base. Every element of the lamp is in its original, unmodified state.
What elevates this piece further is the presence of the original Ulveco Power Systems safety transformer, Type 60012 — 220V/12V, 60VA, 50Hz — housed in the characteristic black transformer body with "Made by Transduktor" embossed on the underside. This transformer is the correct period component for the 9936 and its presence means the lamp is complete as originally delivered: no replacements, no modifications, no missing parts. For collectors, this completeness matters. For buyers who intend to use the lamp, the original transformer means the lamp can be connected directly to 220V mains once inspected.
The design itself is the Skarabé at its most refined: the characteristic black four-ring collar encircling the salmon pink cylindrical body, the brass pivot arm extending from collar to shade with the precise geometry that gives the model its name, and the round salmon pink base with integrated toggle switch and black cable exit. Every element is in the correct colour, the correct material and the correct proportion.
Ateljé Lyktan, founded in 1934 in Åhus, shaped Scandinavian lighting design for decades. The Skarabé is among the house's most celebrated designs. This example in salmon pink with original transformer is among the most complete and most collectable configurations it was produced in.
Condition: The lamp is in very good vintage condition and fully complete. The salmon pink lacquer is intact and vivid. The original type plate and manufacturer label are present and legible. The four-ring collar is intact. The brass pivot arm functions correctly. The original Ulveco transformer is present. The toggle switch functions. The electrical components should be inspected by a qualified electrician before use.
Details: Manufacturer: Ateljé Lyktan AB, Åhus, Sweden Model: Skarabé 9936 Year: 1982 Style: Scandinavian Modern Material: Lacquered steel (salmon pink), brass Colour: Salmon pink — rarest production variant Transformer: Original Ulveco Power Systems Type 60012, 220V/12V, 60VA, 50Hz ("Made by Transduktor") Label: Original Ateljé Lyktan manufacturer label intact Type plate: Model 9936, MAX 1×50W, 120VAC confirmed Socket: GU5.3 (12V via original transformer) Condition: Very good vintage condition, fully complete and all-original
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.