Tulip Table Lamp by Yngve Ekström for Pileprodukter, Sweden, 1970s

Tulip Table or Pendant Lamp by Yngve Ekström for Pileprodukter, Sweden, 1970s

Designer: Yngve Ekström
Manufacturer: Pileprodukter
Design Period: 1970s
Production Period: Early 1970s
Country of Manufacture: Sweden
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Condition: Very good — light wear consistent with age and use.

This Tulip lamp was designed in the early 1970s by Swedish architect and designer Yngve Ekström for Pileprodukter. Best known for his timeless wooden furniture — especially the iconic Lamino chair from 1956 — Ekström made a rare and playful venture into plastic design with this elegant piece.

Crafted from white acrylic with clear details, the lamp features a distinctive orange inner shade that diffuses the light into a warm, cozy glow. The petal-shaped form evokes the silhouette of a tulip, reflecting Ekström’s organic design sensibility and his Scandinavian Modern aesthetic.

Uniquely, Ekström designed the Tulip to be used either as a table lamp or as a pendant lamp, making it both sculptural and versatile. Despite his usual preference for natural materials such as wood, this design shows how he brought warmth and sophistication even to acrylic.

Materials: Acrylic, Plastic
Color: White, Orange
Dimensions:
Height: 29 cm (11.42 in)
Diameter: 16 cm (6.3 in)
Technical Details:
Power Source: Plug-in
Voltage: 220–240V
Lamp Holder: 1 (inside petals)

Additional Notes:
A delightful example of 1970s Scandinavian lighting design — both functional and sculptural — the Tulip lamp remains a sought-after collector’s piece. Its dual-use design and warm, diffused light make it a perfect accent for any modern interior.