Aneta Belysning / Forma Lighting / Massive - Uno Dahlén - Table lamp - Penguin - ABS

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Vintage desk lamp in the Penguin model Pingvin, designed by Uno Dahlén for Aneta Belysning with later distribution by Forma Lighting and Massive; ABS and polycarbonate construction in white and black, about 37 cm high with a base diameter of roughly 12–14 cm, in excellent vintage condition and in working order with original wiring and a rear switch.

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Splendid and iconic vintage table lamp "Penguin" (model Pingvin), a genuine cult of postmodern design and Pop Art between the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Originally designed by the renowned Swedish designer Uno Dahlén for Aneta Belysning (Model IE-818), this lamp was a major hit of its era, so much so that it was distributed and marketed throughout Europe by leading brands in the lighting sector such as Forma Lighting, Massive, and Italuce.
The lamp is distinguished by its minimalist, stylized silhouette that faithfully reproduces the appearance of a penguin. The movable upper part (the "beak" or "visor") serves as an adjustable lampshade, allowing the light beam to be shielded or directed at will. The body is entirely made of high-quality molded plastic (ABS and polycarbonate) in the classic white and black colors.
A playful piece of design-era modernism with Space Age aesthetics, perfect for enriching a 20th-century design collection or for giving a unique retro touch to a desk or a bedroom.
Technical Details & Condition:
• Designer: Uno Dahlén
• Manufacturer/Distributor of the era: Aneta Belysning / Forma Lighting / Massive
• Period: 1980 - 1990
• Country of origin: Sweden / Europe
• Material: ABS plastic and polycarbonate
• Height: about 37 cm
• Base diameter: about 12-14 cm
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition, the plastic retains good brightness. Shows only very slight and normal signs of aging and use consistent with the object's age. Original wiring and perfectly functional (the switch on the back allows you to turn the lamp on).

Splendid and iconic vintage table lamp "Penguin" (model Pingvin), a genuine cult of postmodern design and Pop Art between the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Originally designed by the renowned Swedish designer Uno Dahlén for Aneta Belysning (Model IE-818), this lamp was a major hit of its era, so much so that it was distributed and marketed throughout Europe by leading brands in the lighting sector such as Forma Lighting, Massive, and Italuce.
The lamp is distinguished by its minimalist, stylized silhouette that faithfully reproduces the appearance of a penguin. The movable upper part (the "beak" or "visor") serves as an adjustable lampshade, allowing the light beam to be shielded or directed at will. The body is entirely made of high-quality molded plastic (ABS and polycarbonate) in the classic white and black colors.
A playful piece of design-era modernism with Space Age aesthetics, perfect for enriching a 20th-century design collection or for giving a unique retro touch to a desk or a bedroom.
Technical Details & Condition:
• Designer: Uno Dahlén
• Manufacturer/Distributor of the era: Aneta Belysning / Forma Lighting / Massive
• Period: 1980 - 1990
• Country of origin: Sweden / Europe
• Material: ABS plastic and polycarbonate
• Height: about 37 cm
• Base diameter: about 12-14 cm
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition, the plastic retains good brightness. Shows only very slight and normal signs of aging and use consistent with the object's age. Original wiring and perfectly functional (the switch on the back allows you to turn the lamp on).

Details

Era
1900-2000
Plastic type
ABS
Number of objects
1
Material
Plastic
Manufacturer/brand
Aneta Belysning / Forma Lighting / Massive
Designer/artist/maker
Uno Dahlén
Model
Penguin
Country of origin
Sweden
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Height
37 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
14 cm
Weight
1 g
Estimated period
1980-1990
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Objects sold
100%
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