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Szarvasi - Table lamp - Enamel - Space age table lamp
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Szarvasi - Table lamp - Enamel - Space age table lamp

This authentic 1960s Szarvasi space age lamp represents the perfect balance between futuristic design and practical functionality. Created during an era when modernist aesthetics and industrial innovation intersected, the lamp captures the optimism of the atomic age with its bold spherical form, radiant red enamel surface, and polished aluminum reflector. Its distinctive appearance reflects the creativity of mid-century Eastern European lighting, where everyday objects were transformed into sculptural statements. A defining feature of this Szarvasi model is its adjustable shade. The lacquered globe is secured by a pivoting bracket, allowing the direction of the light beam to be easily altered. This flexibility makes it suitable as a desk lamp, bedside light, or reading lamp, while also serving as striking ambient illumination in living rooms, studios, or creative offices. The combination of functional mobility and bold geometric styling shows how Hungarian design of the 1960s combined practicality with avant-garde vision. The lamp rests on a solid circular base fitted with its original on-off switch, while the slim chrome stem adds an elegant vertical contrast to the rounded head. This thoughtful construction ensures both stability and refinement, echoing influences from Bauhaus minimalism, Italian modernism, and Scandinavian interiors. The piece harmonizes effortlessly with mid-century furniture such as teak sideboards, Eames chairs, or brutalist accessories, yet it remains versatile enough to complement contemporary settings. Collectors of space age design will recognize the rarity of Szarvasi lamps in original lacquer finishes, especially vibrant tones such as red, orange, or yellow that embody the playful optimism of the 1960s. Unlike mass-produced contemporary lighting, this example retains its unique retro wiring, enamel surfaces, and chrome details, bearing gentle signs of age that authenticate its history. The result is not just a lamp but a collectible design artifact with both decorative and functional value. As a genuine piece of atomic age heritage, this Szarvasi lamp appeals to enthusiasts of modernist interiors, vintage lighting, and European industrial design. Its sculptural silhouette, adjustable function, and timeless aesthetic ensure it stands out as more than a source of illumination—it is a piece of history, atmosphere, and artistry combined. Owning this lamp means preserving a rare example of Hungarian creativity from the mid-twentieth century while enjoying an object that continues to brighten both rooms and imaginations.

No. 97960497

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Szarvasi - Table lamp - Enamel - Space age table lamp

Szarvasi - Table lamp - Enamel - Space age table lamp

This authentic 1960s Szarvasi space age lamp represents the perfect balance between futuristic design and practical functionality. Created during an era when modernist aesthetics and industrial innovation intersected, the lamp captures the optimism of the atomic age with its bold spherical form, radiant red enamel surface, and polished aluminum reflector. Its distinctive appearance reflects the creativity of mid-century Eastern European lighting, where everyday objects were transformed into sculptural statements.

A defining feature of this Szarvasi model is its adjustable shade. The lacquered globe is secured by a pivoting bracket, allowing the direction of the light beam to be easily altered. This flexibility makes it suitable as a desk lamp, bedside light, or reading lamp, while also serving as striking ambient illumination in living rooms, studios, or creative offices. The combination of functional mobility and bold geometric styling shows how Hungarian design of the 1960s combined practicality with avant-garde vision.

The lamp rests on a solid circular base fitted with its original on-off switch, while the slim chrome stem adds an elegant vertical contrast to the rounded head. This thoughtful construction ensures both stability and refinement, echoing influences from Bauhaus minimalism, Italian modernism, and Scandinavian interiors. The piece harmonizes effortlessly with mid-century furniture such as teak sideboards, Eames chairs, or brutalist accessories, yet it remains versatile enough to complement contemporary settings.

Collectors of space age design will recognize the rarity of Szarvasi lamps in original lacquer finishes, especially vibrant tones such as red, orange, or yellow that embody the playful optimism of the 1960s. Unlike mass-produced contemporary lighting, this example retains its unique retro wiring, enamel surfaces, and chrome details, bearing gentle signs of age that authenticate its history. The result is not just a lamp but a collectible design artifact with both decorative and functional value.

As a genuine piece of atomic age heritage, this Szarvasi lamp appeals to enthusiasts of modernist interiors, vintage lighting, and European industrial design. Its sculptural silhouette, adjustable function, and timeless aesthetic ensure it stands out as more than a source of illumination—it is a piece of history, atmosphere, and artistry combined. Owning this lamp means preserving a rare example of Hungarian creativity from the mid-twentieth century while enjoying an object that continues to brighten both rooms and imaginations.



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