Mela, ateljé Lyktan, 2026
The Mela lighting family was originally designed for the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, where it is used in the café area as decorative, functional lighting. Together with the skilled development team at the Swedish lighting manufacturer Ateljé Lyktan, an entire universe of organic lighting applications was created. The initial sculptural and site-specific approach, framed by the museum commission, was later refined into a series of essential lights with great flexibility and a strong, minimal character.
Ateljé Lyktan is located in the very south of Sweden, an area known for its beautiful, endless apple orchards. The expression of Mela therefore came to draw inspiration from this local fruit. It also proved to be an interesting shape to engineer in the company’s workshop, drawing on their extensive expertise in metalwork and spun aluminium techniques.
Soft, balanced, and with a natural sense of weight, Mela stands out as a pendant both on its own and as part of larger compositions, where several shades come together in sculptural chandeliers. A system that allows for rhythm, variation, and movement within a space.
Mela is a lighting piece that moves between the singular and the combined. The collection is available as a pendant in three sizes and three colours. The chandeliers are offered in three different versions, creating everything from strict geometric lines to more organic and playful formations within the spaces they inhabit.
Photocredit: Jonas Lindström
