Louis Poulsen - Bent Gantzel-Boysen - Desk lamp - LamPetit - Metal - Chrome - Plastic
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LamPetit wall or table lamp designed by Bent Gantzel-Boysen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, circa 1960–1970, made of metal chrome and plastic, 5 × 6 × 20 cm, weight 1,185 g, adjustable with two light levels, 220 V/12 V and 25 W, in good used condition with minor signs of aging and in working order.
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This vintage wall or table lamp Lampetit was designed by Bent Gantzel-Boysen (1930-2008) for Louis Poulsen in 1966. A small, compact lamp with rectangular shapes that was ahead of its time. This wall or table lamp is often attributed to Verner Panton but was designed by Bent Gantzel-Boysen.
This lamp is fully adjustable and has two light settings. It contains a 12 V / 25 W car lamp, but due to the reflector, this lamp provides a brightness equivalent to a 40-60W bulb. This design perfectly reflects the radical design mentality of the sixties, where geometry, functionality, and industrial elegance came together.
The lamp consists of sleek, rectangular metal volumes finished in a dark (black/antracite) coating. The adjustable arm construction creates a graphic silhouette and allows for precise light direction. The light is intentionally partially shielded, resulting in a cozy, indirect illumination — ideal for a desk, sideboard, or reading nook.
Bent Gantzel-Boysen was an innovative Danish designer who experimented with form and mechanics. With the Lampetit, he designed not a decorative object but an architectural light instrument: sober, intelligent, and timeless. Within Louis Poulsen's oeuvre, this model holds a special place due to its pronounced minimalist and almost brutalist appearance.
Noted: LamPetit
Made in Denmark, 220 V / 12 V and 25 W.
Dimensions: Folded lamp 5 x 6 x 20 cm
Weight: 1185 grams
Source: book Danish Lights – 1920 to Now, Page 100
This item is originally valued and in beautifully preserved pre-owned condition, and is securely packed, shipped via registered and insured smart shipping.
Seller's Story
I have a passion for vintage design, and my objects mainly come from Scandinavia. I seek out unique gems that are then offered to new owners through this platform. I ensure that the objects are very well packaged so they can arrive safely. I hope that, through my circular mission of sustainability, these beautiful objects can be given a second life, serving as a good example for many others.
Translated by Google TranslateThis vintage wall or table lamp Lampetit was designed by Bent Gantzel-Boysen (1930-2008) for Louis Poulsen in 1966. A small, compact lamp with rectangular shapes that was ahead of its time. This wall or table lamp is often attributed to Verner Panton but was designed by Bent Gantzel-Boysen.
This lamp is fully adjustable and has two light settings. It contains a 12 V / 25 W car lamp, but due to the reflector, this lamp provides a brightness equivalent to a 40-60W bulb. This design perfectly reflects the radical design mentality of the sixties, where geometry, functionality, and industrial elegance came together.
The lamp consists of sleek, rectangular metal volumes finished in a dark (black/antracite) coating. The adjustable arm construction creates a graphic silhouette and allows for precise light direction. The light is intentionally partially shielded, resulting in a cozy, indirect illumination — ideal for a desk, sideboard, or reading nook.
Bent Gantzel-Boysen was an innovative Danish designer who experimented with form and mechanics. With the Lampetit, he designed not a decorative object but an architectural light instrument: sober, intelligent, and timeless. Within Louis Poulsen's oeuvre, this model holds a special place due to its pronounced minimalist and almost brutalist appearance.
Noted: LamPetit
Made in Denmark, 220 V / 12 V and 25 W.
Dimensions: Folded lamp 5 x 6 x 20 cm
Weight: 1185 grams
Source: book Danish Lights – 1920 to Now, Page 100
This item is originally valued and in beautifully preserved pre-owned condition, and is securely packed, shipped via registered and insured smart shipping.
Seller's Story
I have a passion for vintage design, and my objects mainly come from Scandinavia. I seek out unique gems that are then offered to new owners through this platform. I ensure that the objects are very well packaged so they can arrive safely. I hope that, through my circular mission of sustainability, these beautiful objects can be given a second life, serving as a good example for many others.
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Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Danish design
Material
Metal - Chrome - Plastic
Manufacturer/ Brand
Louis Poulsen
Designer/Artist/Maker
Bent Gantzel-Boysen
Model
LamPetit
Country of Origin
Denmark
Style
Scandinavian design
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In Working Order
Yes
Height
20 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
6 cm
Weight
1185 g
Estimated Period
1960-1970
