History of Lampe Berger
These beautiful lamps are the
invention of Maurice Berger, a French
pharmacist who was searching for an effective way to
purify the air by destroying airborne
bacteria.
In 1898 he patented his unique
lamp which
uses a catalytic burner to combust a special
liquid fuel. The molecules released by this process
destroy odors and airborne bacteria. Physicians of the day
prized them for
their therapeutic properties; hospitals used them for their healthful
benefits to patients.
Demand for Maurice's
lamps soon grew as Europeans discovered their
value in eliminating unpleasant household odors
while infusing the air with delicate fragrance.
Before long, every elegant salon featured one
of Maurice's lamps, and the number of fragrances expanded
from the original single scent to a long
Simply beautiful
Part of the joy of
owning a Lampe Berger comes from the
enjoyment of their delicate, often exotic, beauty. Some of the
world's greatest artists such as Lalique,
Baccarat and others have
designed for Lampe Berger. Prices on
some Signature designs range into the
thousands of dollars.
Over
the years Lampe Berger has continued to grow
in popularity, and although many imitators
have emerged over
the years, none have come close to the elegance and market
appeal of the original Lampe.
Collecting lampes has become a passion for many
aficionados and Lampe Berger collectors'
clubs can be found worldwide.
