Egon Eiermann, 1958
When Brussels hosted the first World’s Fair since 1939 in 1958, the young Federal Republic of Germany sought to present itself as modern, open and forward-looking. Egon Eiermann and Sep Ruf designed an ensemble of eight light, transparent pavilions connected by open walkways. Rather than monumental self-presentation, the German contribution was defined by glass, delicate steel structures and a striking sense of restraint. It was for this remarkable architecture that Egon Eiermann created the ES 57 uplighter.
Originally produced only as a small series, the ES 57 soon found its way from the exhibition pavilion into private homes and public interiors. Its clear design follows the same principle as Eiermann’s architecture: every form serves a purpose, and nothing is superfluous.
A slender chrome-plated stem connects the compact base with the upward-facing reflector. The light is directed towards the ceiling, from where it is softly and evenly reflected back into the room. The result is pleasant, glare-free ambient lighting, while the luminaire itself remains discreetly in the background.
This is precisely what makes the ES 57 so distinctive: it occupies very little space, yet noticeably transforms the atmosphere of a room. In the living room, it provides calm, atmospheric light in the evening. In a study, it complements direct task lighting, while in offices, reception areas or hotels it creates a welcoming and sophisticated ambience. Thanks to its understated form, the ES 57 blends naturally with both classic furniture and contemporary interiors.
TECNOLUMEN manufactures the ES 57 in chrome-plated metal, with a lacquered reflector and base. It is available in white, red, grey and black – colours inspired by the classic shades of USM furniture. The integrated LED unit provides warm white light, combining Eiermann’s historic design with contemporary lighting technology.
Each ES 57 is consecutively numbered and bears the TECNOLUMEN signet as a mark of its authentic origin.
Technical Specifications:
Floor lamp made of chrome-plated metal. Reflector and base lacquered.
Integrated LED unit: 12.2 W, 1,788 lm, 2,700 K.
The light source can only be replaced by TECNOLUMEN.
Without question, he was one of the most important architects of the post-war period. He designed mainly functional buildings. He is well-known for the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Memorial Church in Berlin, the German Embassy in Washington or the “Lange Eugen”- the parliamentary building in Bonn. Born in 1904 in Berlin, Egon Eiermann’s furniture and lamps have always shared a spot in the design landscape.
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