Wallavibe - D.B - Table lamp - Light Sculpture NO RESERVE - Brutalist style - Functional art

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Wallavibe presents a contemporary Brutalist light sculpture by D.B in black concrete and steel, 44 cm high, 16 cm wide and 16 cm deep, from Catalonia, Spain, post-2020, in working order as functional art with a warm filament bulb and a certificate of authenticity (model: Light Sculpture NO RESERVE).

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D.B. – Brutalist Light Sculpture
A unique piece of functional art combining raw concrete, exposed steel and warm illumination.
The artwork is built around the contrast between the heavy, monolithic character of concrete and the delicate glow of the exposed filament bulb. Part of the concrete structure is intentionally fragmented, revealing the steel reinforcement normally hidden inside the material. This exposed construction becomes an essential part of the composition rather than something to be concealed.

The irregular cavities, imperfections and raw surfaces are deliberately preserved, giving the piece its strong brutalist and industrial character. When illuminated, the warm light interacts with the rough interior of the concrete, creating changing shadows and emphasizing its texture and depth.

The exposed steel elements are lacquered for protection, while the concrete surface has been treated with a water-repellent protective finish.

Conceived as functional art, the piece exists simultaneously as a sculptural object and a source of light. It is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use and can become a distinctive accent in a contemporary interior, minimalist terrace, garden, loft or other architectural setting.

The artwork bears the artist’s original stamp, permanently impressed directly into the piece, reinforcing its authenticity and individual character.

Height: 44 cm
Materials: Concrete, steel and electrical components
Finish: Water-repellent protected concrete and lacquered steel
Lighting: Warm decorative filament bulb


My artworks are held in private collections across Europe. The satisfaction of every collector is very important to me, something reflected in the 100% positive feedback I have received on Catawiki.
My original artworks are available exclusively through Catawiki.

Special attention is given to safe shipping. Each artwork is prepared with individual packaging adapted to the specific piece, providing maximum protection during transport. The artwork will be shipped together with its corresponding certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.

Information about the artist
Education: Self-taught artist.
Exhibitions: I develop my artistic practice independently.
Awards: I have not received official awards.
Residencies: I have not participated in artistic residencies.

I am a contemporary artist based in Spain, working primarily with steel and concrete. My artworks are characterised by geometric forms, raw materials and a strong industrial and brutalist aesthetic.

You can follow my art and see new artworks on Instagram:
@wallavibe

Seller's Story

Wallavibe – D.B is an independent sculptural workshop where brutalism, geometry, and industrial memory are transformed into contemporary functional art. I grew up in an environment where concrete walls were thicker than words, and objects were created not for beauty, but for durability. The images of my childhood — grey housing blocks, massive furniture, rough surfaces, iron, wood, and concrete — left a deep mark on the way I think and create. It was a world where form always followed function, and aesthetics emerged from necessity rather than excess. These memories and experiences became the foundation of my work. The brutalist tables and sculptures I create today are both a direct response to that past and a dialogue with the present. I am inspired by monumentality, weight, exposed structure, and honest materials. I do not try to hide or soften them; instead, I allow them to speak for themselves. My works are an act of resistance against fast consumption. They are not created for temporary trends or seasonal tastes, but for permanence. These are objects that demand presence, time, and a relationship with the person who lives with them. They are made not to be replaced, but to remain — to age together with the space and the individual. Each piece exists at the boundary between furniture and sculpture, between function and silence. They are solid objects — sometimes uncomfortable, sometimes provocative — inviting the viewer to pause and feel the weight, texture, and history of the material. My work explores the relationship between memory, matter, and permanence in an increasingly accelerated world.
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D.B. – Brutalist Light Sculpture
A unique piece of functional art combining raw concrete, exposed steel and warm illumination.
The artwork is built around the contrast between the heavy, monolithic character of concrete and the delicate glow of the exposed filament bulb. Part of the concrete structure is intentionally fragmented, revealing the steel reinforcement normally hidden inside the material. This exposed construction becomes an essential part of the composition rather than something to be concealed.

The irregular cavities, imperfections and raw surfaces are deliberately preserved, giving the piece its strong brutalist and industrial character. When illuminated, the warm light interacts with the rough interior of the concrete, creating changing shadows and emphasizing its texture and depth.

The exposed steel elements are lacquered for protection, while the concrete surface has been treated with a water-repellent protective finish.

Conceived as functional art, the piece exists simultaneously as a sculptural object and a source of light. It is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use and can become a distinctive accent in a contemporary interior, minimalist terrace, garden, loft or other architectural setting.

The artwork bears the artist’s original stamp, permanently impressed directly into the piece, reinforcing its authenticity and individual character.

Height: 44 cm
Materials: Concrete, steel and electrical components
Finish: Water-repellent protected concrete and lacquered steel
Lighting: Warm decorative filament bulb


My artworks are held in private collections across Europe. The satisfaction of every collector is very important to me, something reflected in the 100% positive feedback I have received on Catawiki.
My original artworks are available exclusively through Catawiki.

Special attention is given to safe shipping. Each artwork is prepared with individual packaging adapted to the specific piece, providing maximum protection during transport. The artwork will be shipped together with its corresponding certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.

Information about the artist
Education: Self-taught artist.
Exhibitions: I develop my artistic practice independently.
Awards: I have not received official awards.
Residencies: I have not participated in artistic residencies.

I am a contemporary artist based in Spain, working primarily with steel and concrete. My artworks are characterised by geometric forms, raw materials and a strong industrial and brutalist aesthetic.

You can follow my art and see new artworks on Instagram:
@wallavibe

Seller's Story

Wallavibe – D.B is an independent sculptural workshop where brutalism, geometry, and industrial memory are transformed into contemporary functional art. I grew up in an environment where concrete walls were thicker than words, and objects were created not for beauty, but for durability. The images of my childhood — grey housing blocks, massive furniture, rough surfaces, iron, wood, and concrete — left a deep mark on the way I think and create. It was a world where form always followed function, and aesthetics emerged from necessity rather than excess. These memories and experiences became the foundation of my work. The brutalist tables and sculptures I create today are both a direct response to that past and a dialogue with the present. I am inspired by monumentality, weight, exposed structure, and honest materials. I do not try to hide or soften them; instead, I allow them to speak for themselves. My works are an act of resistance against fast consumption. They are not created for temporary trends or seasonal tastes, but for permanence. These are objects that demand presence, time, and a relationship with the person who lives with them. They are made not to be replaced, but to remain — to age together with the space and the individual. Each piece exists at the boundary between furniture and sculpture, between function and silence. They are solid objects — sometimes uncomfortable, sometimes provocative — inviting the viewer to pause and feel the weight, texture, and history of the material. My work explores the relationship between memory, matter, and permanence in an increasingly accelerated world.
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Details

Era
After 2000
Specific region of origin
Cataluña
Title additional information
Functional art
Material
Brutalist style
Manufacturer/brand
Wallavibe
Designer/artist/maker
D.B
Model
Light Sculpture NO RESERVE
Country of origin
Spain
Style
Contemporary
Condition
As new - unused
In working order
Yes
Height
44 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
16 cm
Colour
Black
Estimated period
2020+
SpainVerified
216
Objects sold
100%
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