Material

As a manufacturer of Swedish quality lighting fixtures, we place great emphasis on using high-quality materials in all of our in-house produced fixtures. Our suppliers and partners must always be able to present certificates and tests that meet the high quality standards we require. We have always worked with a long-term focus on quality in the development of fixtures and manufacturing methods.

This is a major reason why we still produce a large part of our fixtures by hand and using traditional craftsmanship methods.

What is copper and what are its advantages?

Copper has been present and used throughout history. As early as 4500 years ago, copper pipes were made in Egypt, and today copper has many different applications.

Copper is a very long-lasting material, as copper pipes age without altering their quality; a characteristic that few other materials can demonstrate. Copper is resistant to both external and internal influences, and is resistant to corrosion, as it neither rusts nor deteriorates in other ways due to factors such as air, UV rays, or external moisture. This is an advantage in lighting, as fixtures placed in more exposed environments require durability and protection against corrosion.

Aging of copper
Copper in its pure form is a reddish-brown metal. It is the only metal with color, apart from gold. In humid air, copper metal undergoes rapid oxidation, forming a dark brown layer on the surface of the metal. Over time, a green layer (green patina) may develop, consisting of various insoluble compounds. These compounds serve as a protective layer against further corrosion of the copper surface.