No. 107096860

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Table lamp - Toucan -1980s Postmodern Memphis Style - Plastic
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€ 160
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Table lamp - Toucan -1980s Postmodern Memphis Style - Plastic

Toucan Desk Lamp – 1980s Postmodern Memphis Style In excellent condition – No reserve. Iconic 1980s Toucan desk lamp, designed by H.T. Huang and produced by Huangslite. With its instantly recognisable toucan-inspired silhouette, sculptural black-and-white body and oversized curved “beak”, this lamp is a quintessential example of the playful Postmodern / Memphis-era design language of the 1980s. The upper section forms the characteristic beak and houses the original fluorescent light source underneath. The highly sculptural construction makes the lamp as much a decorative design object as it is a functional desk or reading lamp. H.T. Huang's Toucan lamp has become a sought-after example of 1980s collectible lighting and is particularly appealing to collectors of Postmodern, Memphis Milano and Space Age design. A true eye-catcher with strong sculptural presence. Specifications Designer: H.T. Huang Manufacturer: Huangslite Model: Toucan / Pelican Desk Lamp Period: 1980s (approximately 40 years old) Style: Postmodern / Memphis / Pop Art Material: Plastic and metal Colour: Black and white Light source: Fluorescent tube Condition: Excellent preloved condition Function: Tested and fully working Dimensions: approx. 36 × 39 × 13 cm (h × w × d) A highly collectible piece of 1980s design — high-end quality, wonderfully sculptural and an unmistakable statement piece for any modern interior or design collection. Electrical disclaimer: Fully functional, but as with all vintage electrical items, a safety check by a qualified professional is recommended before use.

No. 107096860

Sold
Table lamp - Toucan -1980s Postmodern Memphis Style - Plastic

Table lamp - Toucan -1980s Postmodern Memphis Style - Plastic

Toucan Desk Lamp – 1980s Postmodern Memphis Style
In excellent condition – No reserve.

Iconic 1980s Toucan desk lamp, designed by H.T. Huang and produced by Huangslite. With its instantly recognisable toucan-inspired silhouette, sculptural black-and-white body and oversized curved “beak”, this lamp is a quintessential example of the playful Postmodern / Memphis-era design language of the 1980s.

The upper section forms the characteristic beak and houses the original fluorescent light source underneath. The highly sculptural construction makes the lamp as much a decorative design object as it is a functional desk or reading lamp.

H.T. Huang's Toucan lamp has become a sought-after example of 1980s collectible lighting and is particularly appealing to collectors of Postmodern, Memphis Milano and Space Age design. A true eye-catcher with strong sculptural presence.

Specifications
Designer: H.T. Huang
Manufacturer: Huangslite
Model: Toucan / Pelican Desk Lamp
Period: 1980s (approximately 40 years old)
Style: Postmodern / Memphis / Pop Art
Material: Plastic and metal
Colour: Black and white
Light source: Fluorescent tube
Condition: Excellent preloved condition
Function: Tested and fully working
Dimensions: approx. 36 × 39 × 13 cm (h × w × d)

A highly collectible piece of 1980s design — high-end quality, wonderfully sculptural and an unmistakable statement piece for any modern interior or design collection.

Electrical disclaimer: Fully functional, but as with all vintage electrical items, a safety check by a qualified professional is recommended before use.

Final bid
€ 160
No reserve price
John Bolt
Expert
Estimate  € 140 - € 200

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