Desk lamp - Aluminium - Upcycled Siphon Lamp

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Polish designer Abour has upcycled a vintage soda siphon into a pink mid‑century modern table lamp, produced 2010–2020, made of metal (aluminium) and plastic, 12 × 12 × 35 cm, weighing 1.5 kg, with one fitting and in excellent working condition.

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During the 1960s and 1970s, on hot summer days across Eastern Europe, it was common to find street vendors serving sparkling water from large soda dispensers. For a small extra charge, customers could add fruit syrup to create a refreshing soft drink. Similar carbonation technology was also used at home in reusable soda siphons powered by small CO₂ cartridges.
Now you can bring a piece of that bygone era into your home with this unique table lamp, handcrafted from an authentic vintage soda siphon. In place of the original gas cartridge, a small light bulb casts a warm, atmospheric glow, transforming an everyday household object into a conversation piece full of history and character.
A perfect way to impress your guests while celebrating the charm of mid-century Eastern European design.
Original domestic soda siphon from the 1980s, manufactured in Poland during the era of the Eastern Bloc and preserved in its original metallic blue finish, professionally converted into a table lamp.

The object has been artistically transformed into a functional light piece while preserving its original industrial character, including its factory-applied finish.
Each piece is individually crafted and exists as a singular work of art.

Abour Artist:
Born in 1978 in Poland. He is a materials engineer and photographer by education. He currently works as a craft artist focused on upcycling.
He strives to create works that are as simple as possible, without abandoning a degree of controlled unpredictability. One of his guiding principles is to assign new and surprising functions to objects while preserving their aesthetic value.
He has participated in design festivals in Poland and abroad, including Braderie de l’Art (France), Przetwory, and Wawa Design Festival. His works are held in collections of young art collectors and have been presented at auctions.

During the 1960s and 1970s, on hot summer days across Eastern Europe, it was common to find street vendors serving sparkling water from large soda dispensers. For a small extra charge, customers could add fruit syrup to create a refreshing soft drink. Similar carbonation technology was also used at home in reusable soda siphons powered by small CO₂ cartridges.
Now you can bring a piece of that bygone era into your home with this unique table lamp, handcrafted from an authentic vintage soda siphon. In place of the original gas cartridge, a small light bulb casts a warm, atmospheric glow, transforming an everyday household object into a conversation piece full of history and character.
A perfect way to impress your guests while celebrating the charm of mid-century Eastern European design.
Original domestic soda siphon from the 1980s, manufactured in Poland during the era of the Eastern Bloc and preserved in its original metallic blue finish, professionally converted into a table lamp.

The object has been artistically transformed into a functional light piece while preserving its original industrial character, including its factory-applied finish.
Each piece is individually crafted and exists as a singular work of art.

Abour Artist:
Born in 1978 in Poland. He is a materials engineer and photographer by education. He currently works as a craft artist focused on upcycling.
He strives to create works that are as simple as possible, without abandoning a degree of controlled unpredictability. One of his guiding principles is to assign new and surprising functions to objects while preserving their aesthetic value.
He has participated in design festivals in Poland and abroad, including Braderie de l’Art (France), Przetwory, and Wawa Design Festival. His works are held in collections of young art collectors and have been presented at auctions.

Details

Era
After 2000
Metal type
Aluminium
Title additional information
Upcycled Siphon Lamp
Number of objects
1
Material
Metal, Plastic
Country of origin
Poland
Style
Mid-century modern
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Height
35 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
12 cm
Weight
1.5 kg
Colour
Pink
Number Of Fittings
1
Estimated period
2010-2020
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