Chrome Table Lamp, 1960s

An Elegant Study in Form, Light, and Quiet Originality
This distinctive silhouette, a graceful curved arm supporting a dome-shaped shade, has a rich design heritage. From Donald Deskey’s pioneering work in the 1920s, through mid-century innovators like Franco Albini and Guzzini in the 1960s and 70s, this shape has been refined and reimagined over time.
Yet this 1960s lamp quietly carves out its own chapter in the story.
Its flat, arched chrome arm and weighty base express the clarity of mid-century form, softened by the gentle glow of a white Perspex dome that floats like a halo. Neither strictly industrial nor overtly decorative, it sits in that rare space between sculpture and function: purposeful, yet poetic.
This lamp doesn’t demand attention - it rewards it. A quiet presence that transforms a space, inviting pause, atmosphere, and appreciation.
For those who collect with their heart as much as their eye, this is not just lighting - it’s a small design legacy, ready to be lived with.
 
Dimensions
H 36cm D 40cm W 28cm
Rewired for modern use
 
Ref: T1116