The History of Lampe Berger

Maurice Berger patented the Lampe Berger in Paris in June of 1898. During the early 1900's, it was marketed to French institutions where hygiene was most important such as hospitals and mortuaries. At that time the lamps used methyl alcohol which gave off formaldehyde on combustion. It was efficient but smelled unpleasant.

In 1927, Maurice Berger sold the company to Jean-Jacques Faillot. He changed to ethyl alcohol which has the scent of Apples on combustion. This change moved Lampe Berger into the consumer market. Faillot began collaborating with great bottle designers of the period including Galle, Lalique, Baccarat, Saint-Louis, Sabino and Tharaud. In the 1930's sales reached approximately 20,000 lamps a year. Exports began, but had mixed success. Many failed because ozoalcohol was considered a perfume product and was taxed as a luxury item.

Lampe Berger suffered during WWII. Faillot died in October 1940 as a result of wounds he received when he was knocked down by German military vehicle in Paris. His son, Gilbert, succeeded him. To further the companies problems, raw materials became almost unobtainable, and then the factory was damaged by bombing in 1943. Following the war, production began gradually since raw materials were still difficult to find. The war resulted in a lower standard of living, therefore production of luxury crystal models were abandoned and the porcelain and earthenware models were created.

By 1973, Lampe Berger was producing 80,000 lamps per year And the company was sold to the retired industrialist, Marcel Auvrey. His son Philippe took over in 1989 and in 1992 he set up the first Lampe Berger subsidiary in New York. In 1998, Lampe Berger began the prestigious signature line of lamps by famous designers. They also began using new materials such as enamel, pewter and opaline.

What is Lampe Berger and how does it work?

Lampe Berger is a decorative fragrance lamp that destroys odors and bacteria in the air while increasing oxygen levels and perfuming your environment. Lampe Berger uses a catalytic burner that reaches 140 degrees Fahrenheit to combust a special alcohol based liquid fuel. The burning fuel releases molecules into the air that capture and destroy odors while dispersing essential oils. (Click for Diagram)

The Benefits of Lampe Berger

Lampe Berger purifies the air by destroying odors and air borne bacteria. It increases oxygen levels in the air. The fuels contain essential oils that are made from natural botanical extracts. These oils perfume the air and provide aromatherapy, as well as having insect repelling properties.

Instructions for Using Lampe Berger