Table lamp - Metal - Frank L. Wright inspired
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Postmodern design table lamp from the 1970s–1980, made of metal in a silver finish, 53 cm high, 25 cm wide and 25 cm deep, weighing 1 kg, with three rectangular shades on a central stem, made in the Netherlands and in working order.
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Postmodern Table Lamp Inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin Lighting, 1970s
A striking postmodern table lamp from the 1970s, with a design that appears clearly inspired by the architectural lighting of Frank Lloyd Wright, especially his famous Taliesin lamps. The piece has that same play between structure and atmosphere: a vertical frame, projecting rectangular shades and light that escapes through carefully placed openings.
The lamp is built around a tall black central stem, standing on a rectangular metal base. Three rectangular sheet-metal shades are placed at different heights, giving the lamp a tower-like silhouette. The shades have a brushed metal exterior and warm light-coloured interiors, which create a beautiful contrast when the lamp is switched on.
Each shade has subtle cut-out decoration, allowing small lines of light to shine through the front and sides. Together with the silver-capped bulbs, this gives the lamp a very graphic effect: part lighting object, part miniature modernist building. It has a strong architectural presence without becoming heavy, and works beautifully on a sideboard, desk, pedestal or low cabinet.
The lamp is in good vintage condition, with minor signs of age and use, including some small scratches, slight bending on inside of one of the shades) and light surface wear. It comes with the three silver-capped LED bulbs shown in the photographs. These bulbs are new and energy efficient.
Postmodern Table Lamp Inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin Lighting, 1970s
A striking postmodern table lamp from the 1970s, with a design that appears clearly inspired by the architectural lighting of Frank Lloyd Wright, especially his famous Taliesin lamps. The piece has that same play between structure and atmosphere: a vertical frame, projecting rectangular shades and light that escapes through carefully placed openings.
The lamp is built around a tall black central stem, standing on a rectangular metal base. Three rectangular sheet-metal shades are placed at different heights, giving the lamp a tower-like silhouette. The shades have a brushed metal exterior and warm light-coloured interiors, which create a beautiful contrast when the lamp is switched on.
Each shade has subtle cut-out decoration, allowing small lines of light to shine through the front and sides. Together with the silver-capped bulbs, this gives the lamp a very graphic effect: part lighting object, part miniature modernist building. It has a strong architectural presence without becoming heavy, and works beautifully on a sideboard, desk, pedestal or low cabinet.
The lamp is in good vintage condition, with minor signs of age and use, including some small scratches, slight bending on inside of one of the shades) and light surface wear. It comes with the three silver-capped LED bulbs shown in the photographs. These bulbs are new and energy efficient.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Post-Modern
Title additional information
Frank L. Wright inspired
Number of objects
1
Material
Metal
Country of origin
Netherlands
Style
Design
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
53 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
25 cm
Weight
1 kg
Colour
Silver
Number Of Fittings
3
Estimated period
1970-1980
