This "Knubbling" lamp is a mushroom-shaped table lamp designed by Anders Pehrson for the Swedish company Ateljé Lyktan in the early 1970s, appearing in 1971 or around 1970/1971. It features a metal base and stem, and a white translucent plastic lampshade. As a part of Ateljé Lyktan's design philosophy, the Knubbling lamp emphasizes form, function, colour, and the concept of a "family" of products.
Key Aspects of the Knubbling Lamp's History
Designer:
Anders Pehrson, a pivotal designer and eventual owner of Ateljé Lyktan, known for creating design classics.
Manufacturer:
Ateljé Lyktan, a Swedish lighting company founded in 1934.
Year:
The lamp was designed around 1970 or 1971 and is a product of the 1970s.
Design:
It is characterized by its distinctive mushroom-like shape, consisting of a metal base and stem and a circular, translucent plastic shade.
Context:
The Knubbling lamp was designed during a highly successful period for Pehrson and Ateljé Lyktan, following the international success of the "Bumling" series and preceding the company's massive order for the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich.
Production:
The Knubbling lamp was produced in various sizes and finishes, including brass and chrome, and with different coloured bases, reflecting the company's focus on mass production of a wide range of products.
Orange original lid available
Height 55 cm
shade circumference 39 cm
base circumference 32 cm