Peter Celsing

Peter Celsing (1920–1974) was a Swedish architect and designer and a key figure in post-war Swedish modernism. Educated at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm, he developed a distinctive architectural language that combined modernist clarity with monumentality, rich material expression, and a strong civic presence. His work is especially associated with cultural and public buildings that played an important role in shaping modern Stockholm.

Celsing is best known for architectural landmarks such as the Kulturhuset (House of Culture) at Sergels Torg, the Filmhuset for the Swedish Film Institute, and his contributions to the redevelopment of Sergels Torg. His buildings are characterized by powerful geometric forms, exposed concrete, brick, and an emphasis on structure and spatial experience.

Alongside architecture, Peter Celsing designed furniture and lighting, often specifically for his own buildings, ensuring a coherent relationship between architecture and interior. His lamp designs, including pendant and wall lamps, are marked by the same restrained, architectural approach as his buildings – featuring simple geometries, robust materials, and carefully controlled light. These lamps were typically intended for public interiors and emphasize functionality, durability, and atmospheric illumination rather than decorative expression.