Space Age - Table lamp (2) - Composite - Gooseneck antenna
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Two Italian Space Age desk lamps, in contemporary design from the 1970s–1980s, made of composite with a flexible goose-neck arm and a base that doubles as an integrated desk organizer, in working order and in good used condition with minor signs of wear.
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These two objects represent a piece of accessible industrial design history from the last decades of the 20th century, when plastic and functional forms entered Italian households in a bold way.
These desk lamps are a classic example of 1980s functional design.
Characterized by a flexible "gooseneck" arm that allows you to direct the light, their distinguishing feature lies in the base, which doubles as a true desk organizer with integrated compartments for pens, paper clips, and small stationery items.
Similar products were produced by brands such as Brilliant.
This style aimed to maximize workspace efficiency, blending illumination with order, typical of the office aesthetics of that decade.
Its history is linked to the spread of halogen bulbs, which allowed very small lamp shades and a bright light.
The chrome-plated telescopic arm, which can extend or shorten, recalls the Space Age style reinterpreted in a modern, minimalist key.
Despite its simplicity, today it is sought after by modern design collectors for its clean and expressive aesthetics.
Photos are an integral part of the description.
I will cover the packaging costs to ensure safe shipping with tracking and prompt delivery.
These two objects represent a piece of accessible industrial design history from the last decades of the 20th century, when plastic and functional forms entered Italian households in a bold way.
These desk lamps are a classic example of 1980s functional design.
Characterized by a flexible "gooseneck" arm that allows you to direct the light, their distinguishing feature lies in the base, which doubles as a true desk organizer with integrated compartments for pens, paper clips, and small stationery items.
Similar products were produced by brands such as Brilliant.
This style aimed to maximize workspace efficiency, blending illumination with order, typical of the office aesthetics of that decade.
Its history is linked to the spread of halogen bulbs, which allowed very small lamp shades and a bright light.
The chrome-plated telescopic arm, which can extend or shorten, recalls the Space Age style reinterpreted in a modern, minimalist key.
Despite its simplicity, today it is sought after by modern design collectors for its clean and expressive aesthetics.
Photos are an integral part of the description.
I will cover the packaging costs to ensure safe shipping with tracking and prompt delivery.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Sustainable design
Title additional information
Gooseneck antenna
Number of objects
2
Material
Composite
Designer/artist/maker
Space Age
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Contemporary
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
50 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
20 cm
Weight
1.5 kg
Estimated period
1970-1980
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