Archive Lamps – hand-blown design icons from Hadeland Glassverk

The Arkiv lamps are timeless design classics brought back from Hadeland Glassverk’s historical product catalogs. Created by Norwegian pioneers in lighting design from the 1930s to the 1960s, they combine traditional craftsmanship with a style that fits just as well in modern as in classic homes.

Discover the different Archive models

Explore the entire series of hand-blown design icons—from the oldest shapes like Arkiv 4006 to newer reissues like Arkiv 4280. Each lamp is a piece of Norwegian design history, blown anew for today’s homes.
Jonas Hidle
Arkitekt og formgiver Jonas Hidle (1912–2001) foran designbord.

The story behind the Archive Lamps

The Arkiv series consists of models designed by prominent Norwegian designers such as Jonas Hidle, Arnulf Bjørnshol, and Willy Johansson. The lamps were originally created for both private homes and prestigious projects like Hotel Viking in Oslo.

Norwegian design heritage from the 1930s–60s

From iconic shapes from the early 1930s to elegant designs from the 1960s, the Archive Lamps reflect an era when functionality and aesthetics went hand in hand. Each model carries a unique story and a distinctive design language.

Hand-blown quality from Hadeland Glassverk

All Archive lamps are still hand-blown by our glassblowers and go through meticulous grinding and polishing processes. The result is lamps with lasting quality, unique details, and genuine Norwegian craftsmanship tradition.

Timeless lighting for modern and classic homes

With a wide selection of sizes, colors, and varieties—from ceiling lamps to table and floor lamps—the Arkiv series can be adapted to any interior. Whether as a stand-alone statement piece or in combination, they add a sophisticated touch and atmospheric lighting.
Nærbilde av Arkiv 4014 taklamper fra Hadeland Glassverk installert hos Alginor i Haugesund.
Nærbilde av blå Arkiv 4014 glasskule fra Hadeland Glassverk på Norges Varemesse.