No. 97961984

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Table lamp - Enamel
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€ 20
12 weeks ago

Table lamp - Enamel

With original label at the bottom • Authentic mid-century industrial table lamp with striking red enamel shade • Fully adjustable design with height and angle flexibility • Rare vintage collectible suitable for home, office, or studio interiors • Timeless minimalist aesthetic blending Bauhaus influence and modernist style • Functional lighting solution with strong decorative value This mid-century industrial table lamp is a distinctive piece of design history, combining functionality with timeless aesthetics. The bold red enamel lampshade immediately draws attention, delivering a perfect balance of form and utility. Designed with a steel rod stand, weighted metal base, and a rotating shade, it reflects the ingenuity of postwar modern lighting solutions. Unlike contemporary reproductions, this vintage lamp carries the authenticity of original craftsmanship, making it both a collectible and a practical desk companion. The lamp’s adjustable mechanism allows the shade to move vertically and horizontally, enabling directed illumination ideal for reading, working, or accenting a space. The sleek tubular support structure and contrasting black brackets give it an unmistakable industrial character, reminiscent of Bauhaus, modernist, and brutalist design philosophies. Its simple geometry and functional construction align with the rational elegance of mid-20th-century interiors, while the bold color injects a pop of energy into any setting. For collectors, interior designers, and enthusiasts of mid-century modern furniture, this piece offers far more than lighting. It is an accent object that embodies the cultural shift toward streamlined forms and practical beauty. Whether placed on a writing desk, bedside table, studio workstation, or in a gallery-inspired living room, it delivers both practical brightness and sculptural presence. The lamp fits seamlessly with Scandinavian modern, Italian modernist, Eastern Bloc industrial, and minimalist interiors. It works equally well in a contemporary loft, retro-inspired office, eclectic studio, or curated vintage collection. Its versatility allows it to complement teak, walnut, chrome, or steel furnishings, while the glossy enamel finish adds a bold contrast against wood, glass, or concrete surfaces. As a functional collectible, this table lamp is a conversation starter and a reliable source of ambient or task lighting. The robust steel frame, enamel-coated base, and original patina demonstrate durable construction that has stood the test of time. It not only provides warm, directional light but also carries historical value, reflecting the era’s fascination with industrial efficiency and artistic reduction. Owning this lamp means acquiring a piece that is both decorative and useful, embodying the best of mid-century design philosophy. It appeals to vintage collectors, Bauhaus enthusiasts, retro lighting seekers, and anyone curating authentic modern interiors. Its presence can transform a minimalist workspace, enhance an industrial loft, or complete a carefully styled home office. Tag words hidden throughout the essay (without repetition): mid-century, industrial, table lamp, vintage, collectible, modernist, Bauhaus, minimalist, brutalist, Scandinavian, Italian, Eastern Bloc, enamel, steel, chrome, walnut, teak, retro, lighting, design, functional, geometric, modern, loft, eclectic, gallery, interior, decorative, task lighting, ambient, authentic, rare, historical, cultural, enamel shade, rotating, adjustable, flexible, workstation, studio, office, reading lamp, writing desk, bedside, durable, craftsmanship, original, patina, sculptural, streamlined, efficient, aesthetic, bold, striking, practical, versatile, rational, classic, timeless, durable, furniture, modern lighting, steel rod, metal base, vintage desk lamp, enamel finish, collectible lamp, red lamp, industrial light, modern interior, designer lamp, home decor, postwar, retro-modern, artistic, utility, accent object, illumination, Bauhaus style, rare lamp, modern furniture, historical design, task lamp, functional object, industrial table light, minimalist interior, authentic lamp, modern home, workspace lighting, decorative lamp, accent lamp, industrial desk lamp.

No. 97961984

Sold
Table lamp - Enamel

Table lamp - Enamel

With original label at the bottom
• Authentic mid-century industrial table lamp with striking red enamel shade
• Fully adjustable design with height and angle flexibility
• Rare vintage collectible suitable for home, office, or studio interiors
• Timeless minimalist aesthetic blending Bauhaus influence and modernist style
• Functional lighting solution with strong decorative value

This mid-century industrial table lamp is a distinctive piece of design history, combining functionality with timeless aesthetics. The bold red enamel lampshade immediately draws attention, delivering a perfect balance of form and utility. Designed with a steel rod stand, weighted metal base, and a rotating shade, it reflects the ingenuity of postwar modern lighting solutions. Unlike contemporary reproductions, this vintage lamp carries the authenticity of original craftsmanship, making it both a collectible and a practical desk companion.

The lamp’s adjustable mechanism allows the shade to move vertically and horizontally, enabling directed illumination ideal for reading, working, or accenting a space. The sleek tubular support structure and contrasting black brackets give it an unmistakable industrial character, reminiscent of Bauhaus, modernist, and brutalist design philosophies. Its simple geometry and functional construction align with the rational elegance of mid-20th-century interiors, while the bold color injects a pop of energy into any setting.

For collectors, interior designers, and enthusiasts of mid-century modern furniture, this piece offers far more than lighting. It is an accent object that embodies the cultural shift toward streamlined forms and practical beauty. Whether placed on a writing desk, bedside table, studio workstation, or in a gallery-inspired living room, it delivers both practical brightness and sculptural presence.

The lamp fits seamlessly with Scandinavian modern, Italian modernist, Eastern Bloc industrial, and minimalist interiors. It works equally well in a contemporary loft, retro-inspired office, eclectic studio, or curated vintage collection. Its versatility allows it to complement teak, walnut, chrome, or steel furnishings, while the glossy enamel finish adds a bold contrast against wood, glass, or concrete surfaces.

As a functional collectible, this table lamp is a conversation starter and a reliable source of ambient or task lighting. The robust steel frame, enamel-coated base, and original patina demonstrate durable construction that has stood the test of time. It not only provides warm, directional light but also carries historical value, reflecting the era’s fascination with industrial efficiency and artistic reduction.

Owning this lamp means acquiring a piece that is both decorative and useful, embodying the best of mid-century design philosophy. It appeals to vintage collectors, Bauhaus enthusiasts, retro lighting seekers, and anyone curating authentic modern interiors. Its presence can transform a minimalist workspace, enhance an industrial loft, or complete a carefully styled home office.

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Final bid
€ 20
Francisco Álvarez
Expert
Estimate  € 80 - € 120

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