Uwe Mersch Design - Table lamp - satin - Space AGE lamp
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Table lamp Space Age attributed to Uwe Mersch Design from Germany, dating to the 1970s, with a satin metal base, red textile body and red/orange plexiglass diffuser, in good condition and in working order.
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Table lamp Space Age / Pop Art attributed to Uwe Mersch Design – Germany, 1970s
Splendid and iconic table lamp or bedside lamp in Pop Art / Space Age style, produced in Germany during the 1970s and faithfully attributed to the renowned Uwe Mersch Design manufactory. A true centerpiece for mid-century modern collectors and lovers of vintage design from the second half of the twentieth century.
The lamp stands out for its exceptional material and color contrast.
The sculptural and geometric lampshade is made of acrylic glass (plexiglas) in a vibrant red/orange color, characterized by a refined checkerboard reticulate texture visible both when the light is off and on. When the lamp is switched on, the textile diffuser amplifies the light, creating a warm, enveloping, and strongly scenographic atmosphere, typical of the most sought-after vintage settings.
The solid supporting structure consists of a satin metal base with flowing, clean lines, enhanced by a distinctive slightly irregular/hammered texture along the outer edges, a construction detail that distinguishes this production.
Height: 22 cm
Width: 32 cm
Depth: 22 cm
Era: 1970s (Circa 1970-1979)
Country of origin: Germany
Materials: Red fabric, satin metal
Table lamp Space Age / Pop Art attributed to Uwe Mersch Design – Germany, 1970s
Splendid and iconic table lamp or bedside lamp in Pop Art / Space Age style, produced in Germany during the 1970s and faithfully attributed to the renowned Uwe Mersch Design manufactory. A true centerpiece for mid-century modern collectors and lovers of vintage design from the second half of the twentieth century.
The lamp stands out for its exceptional material and color contrast.
The sculptural and geometric lampshade is made of acrylic glass (plexiglas) in a vibrant red/orange color, characterized by a refined checkerboard reticulate texture visible both when the light is off and on. When the lamp is switched on, the textile diffuser amplifies the light, creating a warm, enveloping, and strongly scenographic atmosphere, typical of the most sought-after vintage settings.
The solid supporting structure consists of a satin metal base with flowing, clean lines, enhanced by a distinctive slightly irregular/hammered texture along the outer edges, a construction detail that distinguishes this production.
Height: 22 cm
Width: 32 cm
Depth: 22 cm
Era: 1970s (Circa 1970-1979)
Country of origin: Germany
Materials: Red fabric, satin metal
Details
Era
1900-2000
Metal type
satin
Title additional information
Space AGE lamp
Number of objects
1
Material
Metal, Plastic, Textile
Designer/artist/maker
Uwe Mersch Design
Country of origin
Germany
Style
Vintage
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Height
22 cm
Width
32 cm
Depth
22 cm
Colour
Red
Number Of Fittings
1
Estimated period
1960-1970
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