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BEGA garden lamps Expo 58 – 1950s catalogue
Canadian Pavilion Expo 58 Brussels
BEGA garden lamps Expo 58 Brussels – Parasol Version
BEGA garden lamps Expo 58 Brussels
Materials: Orange-red painted iron mushroom lampshades, painted white inside. White painted iron rods. Orange-red painted base. 3 porcelain E27 sockets.
Height: 105 cm / 41.33”
Width: ∅ 80 cm / 31.49”
Electricity: 3 bulbs E27, 3 x 100 watt maximum, 110/220 volt. No specific type of light bulb is required; different types can be used.
Period: 1950s – Mid-Century Modern.
Designer: Heinrich Gantenbrink & BEGA Staff.
Manufacturer:BEGA Gantenbrink-Leuchten KG, Menden, Germany.
Other versions: These BEGA garden lamps Expo 58 were made with 1, 2 or 3 lamps. These floor/garden lamps are model 9559. BEGA made several designs in this style. Below a parasol style garden lamp with the same base and rods.
These lamps were not made for the Expo 58. They were designed a few years before and used over there, as with many things.
BEGA
The German lighting company BEGA was founded on 20 September 1945 by Heinrich Gantenbrink, shortly after the end of the Second World War. The company began as a small workshop with just five employees, but it soon grew into one of the best-known names in German architectural lighting.
From the very beginning, BEGA focused on high-quality and durable luminaires. In 1952, the company received the “Medaille d’Or” at the international exhibition in Luxembourg. In 1958, BEGA and its partners built the new Leuchtenhochhaus at the industrial trade fair in Hannover, an important step that later led to the so-called “World Light Show”.
During the 1960s and 1970s, BEGA became one of the leading specialists in architectural lighting, especially for outdoor use. The company is particularly known for its clean, functional and unmistakably German designs, often combining technical quality with a restrained and timeless appearance.
In February 1973, BEGA acquired the Belgian glass factory BOOM. Today, both BOOM and Glashütte Limburg are presented under the umbrella brand BEGA, while their own collections remain intact.
The company still exists today and remains an important name in high-quality architectural lighting. Many older BEGA lamps have become true design classics, appreciated for their sober elegance and lasting quality.
BEGA label inside the lampshade
BEGA garden lamps Expo 58 – 1958 Catalogue Picture
Many thanks to Frederich for the pictures.
Many thanks to Paul for the enlightening information.
Many thanks to Frank from Flowermountain for the picture of the parasol lamp.
BEGA garden lamps Expo 58 Brussels – Company Labels
