Rare Example of Japanese Modernism: Hitachi 506 "Moon Light" Desk Lamp - 1966 An Authentic Mid-Century Design Classic, Straight from Tokyo and the Space Age. Perfectly restored, now it can use Led Tube T8, for a very safety energy! And real simply to find T8 Tube! You can use now every day! The tube is also included in this auction!!! Old Tecnology meets new tecnology! When Design Met the Future We are offering an exceptional lot for connoisseurs and collectors: the Model 506 "Moon Light" desk lamp, designed by the celebrated Hitachi Design Laboratory in Tokyo and produced in Japan in 1966. This piece is not just lighting; it is a time capsule that takes us back to the peak of post-war optimism and the excitement of the Space Age. The design, with its sleek silhouette and diffuser evoking a crescent moon or an aerodynamic wing, reflects the decade's fascination with technology, geometry, and space exploration. A Story of Functionality and Form Born in the years when Japan was establishing itself as a global power in industrial design, the "Moon Light" embodies the principles of Functional Modernism. The goal of the Hitachi Design Laboratory was to create the perfect work tool: Precision Light: Utilizing a neon tube from the trusted supplier OSRAM (DYLARC model), this lamp was designed to provide a diffused, cool, and uniform light, ideal for the engineers and professionals who worked at drafting tables during that era. Extreme Adaptability: The flexible joint and chrome stem are not only elegant but reflect a deep focus on ergonomics, allowing the user to shape the light around them. An Iconic Aesthetic: The solid, dark base visually balances the lightness of the diffuser, creating a material and chromatic contrast in line with the masters of Italian and Scandinavian design of the time. Technical Details & Condition Manufacturer: Hitachi Ltd. Model: 506 "Moon Light" Year of Production: 1966 Materials: Base in black painted metal, polished chrome metal stem, diffuser in white/grey plastic and metal. Condition: In excellent vintage condition and perfectly working. It carries the small and charming signs of time (signs of aging and wear on the base and stem) that attest to its authenticity and fifty-year history. The electrical system is original. This is a unique opportunity to add a piece of Japanese design history—one that illuminated the desks of the future in the 1960s—to your collection. The lamp will be carefully packed and securely shipped to ensure it arrives safely at your doorstep