“Lucifer” Table Lamp by Tom Ahlström and Hans Ehrich for Fagerhults, Sweden, 1970s

The “Lucifer” table lamp, designed by Tom Ahlström and Hans Ehrich for Fagerhults, represents the bold yet rational Scandinavian design ethos of the 1970s. Constructed in lacquered metal with an articulated arm and pivoting shade, the lamp combines technical precision with playful expression. The vivid red finish contrasts elegantly with its black circular base, creating a functional object that also reads as a sculptural composition.

Described by Fagerhults as “Lucifer – the devil is in the details” and celebrated as “one of our most iconic luminaires,”this piece exemplifies the refined engineering and character that define mid-century Scandinavian lighting design. A perfect fusion of function, wit and modernist clarity.

About the designers
Tom Ahlström (b. 1943) and Hans Ehrich (b. 1942) are Swedish industrial designers and founders of A&E Design, known for their ergonomic, user-centered approach and inventive use of materials. Their work spans from furniture and lighting to public infrastructure, combining clarity, function and a distinctly Nordic aesthetic.

Condition
In good condition, with normal signs of use consistent with age.