Simris Table Lamp by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan, 1960s

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Simris Table Lamp by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan, Early Model with Switch on the Shade, Sweden, 1960s

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This is the Simris table lamp, designed by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden. First introduced in 1964, the Simris became one of the defining task lights of Scandinavian Mid-Century design. It is known for its slender chrome frame, its sliding counterweight mechanism and its cylindrical louvered shade, which diffuses the light softly and reduces glare.

This example is an early production version, recognizable by the on/off switch placed directly on top of the shade near the pivot joint. Later versions of the Simris moved the switch elsewhere on the lamp, which makes this detail a helpful feature for dating early production runs. The lamp has a two-socket system for several levels of brightness, a chrome sliding rod with a ribbed adjustment knob, and an oval, leather-covered base that has developed a warm, natural patina over time. Head and arm are fully adjustable, so the light can be directed exactly where it is needed.

The original manufacturer’s label is still attached to the inside of the shade. It confirms production by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden, with the model reference 781 B-2 and a maximum output of 2x40W. This piece has an attribution mark,
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European Plug (up to 250V).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less