Product catalogue 2023
Introduction
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I grew up in Sweden with light, and lighting. My
father ran a lighting company, and while I was
initially determined not to follow in his footsteps,
it didn’t take long before I found myself working
with him.
During our years together, our travels took us to all
kinds of lighting environments. Even when they met
every regulation and standard, I was struck by the
fact that almost all of them felt harsh, unwelcoming,
or just uncomfortable.
I came to understand that the good light cannot
rely on measurable qualities alone. There are other
immeasurable qualities that are equally essential.
Qualities that speak to our human nature, our
emotions and needs.
It was around this time that I came across a quote
by Paul Klee, that resonated with me, expressing
my own thoughts with simplicity and elegance.
These words came to be central to my own lighting
philosophy: “One eye sees, the other feels.”
And so, in 2008, I started my own lighting company
– Wästberg – and set out on my mission to create
well-being through good light.
– Magnus Wästberg, founder and CEO
The beginnings
