ARKITEKT is the best-known and longest lasting of the countless work lamps IKEA has launched over the years.


Year: 1976
Function: Work lamp
Design: IKEA of Sweden
Price: EUR 4.50

ARKITEKT came in many bright colours, and lit up the life of many an industrious student and office worker for a full 17 years.

Like many IKEA work lamps, it was based on the classic Anglepoise style, with springs allowing simple height adjustment. One of the first models was RICTA from 1960.

ARKITEKT was launched in 1976. Customers could choose between white, red, yellow, blue or brown.