Table lamp - Gold plated - ECLYPSIS — Brutalist Scul
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ECLYPSIS is a sculptural sculptural table lamp in Brutalist and contemporary style, finished in silver-toned metal with an inner gold-leaf surface, 41 cm high by 31 cm wide by 18 cm deep, weighing 6 kg, powered by a 12 V low-voltage lighting system, made in Italy, signed GM in raised Braille and in as-new, unused condition.
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ECLYPSIS
An Eclipse Captured in Matter.
An original sculptural lighting piece, signed GM.
ECLYPSIS is a sculptural lamp inspired by the timeless fascination of the sun, transforming light into an almost mystical presence.
A golden disc emerges behind a silver-toned conical form, evoking a celestial body suspended in the fleeting moment when light meets shadow. At its centre, a luminous source awakens the golden surface, creating warm, deep reflections that shift with the viewer's perspective.
The character of ECLYPSIS lies in the contrast between pure geometric forms and richly textured surfaces. Its silver-toned finish evokes the tactile presence of metal, with an irregular, expressive texture that captures and reflects light in ever-changing ways. Inside the reflector, a gold-leaf finish adds warmth and depth, intensifying the dialogue between light, shadow and material.
A signature to be discovered by touch
The initials GM are rendered in Braille and integrated into the surface of the conical structure. Rather than a conventional signature, they introduce a tactile dimension to the piece: the author's identity is not only seen, but invited to be discovered through touch.
The raised dots become a discreet yet meaningful detail, connecting authorship, material and sensory experience. The signature is not merely an addition to the object; it forms part of its artistic language.
Even the switching mechanism follows the same design philosophy. Separate from the lamp, the conical control unit echoes its geometric silhouette and features a metal switch on top. A functional element becomes a small sculptural object in its own right, extending the visual coherence of the design beyond the lamp itself.
ECLYPSIS exists at the intersection of lighting and sculpture. Its brutalist character, metallic textures and celestial inspiration give it a strong visual presence, transforming its surroundings even when the light is switched off.
A small luminous architecture in which silver meets gold, geometry meets texture, and matter becomes the protagonist.
Details
Name: ECLYPSIS
Type:Sculptural table lamp
Style:Brutalist, geometric, contemporary
Finish: Silver-toned metallic effect with an inner gold-leaf surface
Power supply: 12 V low-voltage lighting system
Dimensions: 41 × 31 × 18 cm (height × width × depth)
Signature: GM in raised Braille
ECLYPSIS
An Eclipse Captured in Matter.
An original sculptural lighting piece, signed GM.
ECLYPSIS is a sculptural lamp inspired by the timeless fascination of the sun, transforming light into an almost mystical presence.
A golden disc emerges behind a silver-toned conical form, evoking a celestial body suspended in the fleeting moment when light meets shadow. At its centre, a luminous source awakens the golden surface, creating warm, deep reflections that shift with the viewer's perspective.
The character of ECLYPSIS lies in the contrast between pure geometric forms and richly textured surfaces. Its silver-toned finish evokes the tactile presence of metal, with an irregular, expressive texture that captures and reflects light in ever-changing ways. Inside the reflector, a gold-leaf finish adds warmth and depth, intensifying the dialogue between light, shadow and material.
A signature to be discovered by touch
The initials GM are rendered in Braille and integrated into the surface of the conical structure. Rather than a conventional signature, they introduce a tactile dimension to the piece: the author's identity is not only seen, but invited to be discovered through touch.
The raised dots become a discreet yet meaningful detail, connecting authorship, material and sensory experience. The signature is not merely an addition to the object; it forms part of its artistic language.
Even the switching mechanism follows the same design philosophy. Separate from the lamp, the conical control unit echoes its geometric silhouette and features a metal switch on top. A functional element becomes a small sculptural object in its own right, extending the visual coherence of the design beyond the lamp itself.
ECLYPSIS exists at the intersection of lighting and sculpture. Its brutalist character, metallic textures and celestial inspiration give it a strong visual presence, transforming its surroundings even when the light is switched off.
A small luminous architecture in which silver meets gold, geometry meets texture, and matter becomes the protagonist.
Details
Name: ECLYPSIS
Type:Sculptural table lamp
Style:Brutalist, geometric, contemporary
Finish: Silver-toned metallic effect with an inner gold-leaf surface
Power supply: 12 V low-voltage lighting system
Dimensions: 41 × 31 × 18 cm (height × width × depth)
Signature: GM in raised Braille
Details
Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Maximalist
Title additional information
ECLYPSIS — Brutalist Scul
Number of objects
1
Material
Gold plated
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Contemporary
Condition
As new - unused
In working order
Yes
Height
41 cm
Width
31 cm
Depth
18 cm
Weight
6 kg
Estimated period
1900-1910, 1990-2000
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