Table Lamp Toucan By H.T.Huang
By H.T. Huang
Located in Čelinac, BA
Toucan Table Lamp By H.T.Huang for Brilum
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Huang Toucan Lamp
Toucan Table Lamp by H.T. Huang
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Toucan Table Lamp by H.T. Huang
By H.T. Huang
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Some small scratches and details of use, for more photographs or video on request
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
1990, Table Lamp Toucan, Designer H.T. Huang
By H.T. Huang
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Poland. Made of plastic. Good original condition, with brands to use. US adapter included.
Category
1990s Polish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Black Toucan Table Lamp by H.T. Huang for Huangslite, 1990s
By H.T. Huang
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A beautiful table lamp designed by H.T. Huang for Huangslite in the 1990s.
Category
1990s Taiwanese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Stunning Toucan Table Lamp by H.T.Huang for Lenoir, 1975s.
$352Sale Price|20% Off
Stunning Toucan Table Lamp by H.T.Huang for Lenoir, 1975s.
By H.T. Huang
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Tchaj-Wan Made of Plastic Re-polished Fully Functional US adapter included Good Original Condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
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Vintage Toucan Desk Lamp by H.T.Huang, 1980s
By H.T. Huang
Located in Westmaas, NL
This cute Toucan desk lamp was designed by H.T.Huang during the 1980s.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Toucan / Pelican Table Lamp or Desk Lamp by H.T. Huang, ca. 1980s
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H 13.78 in W 5.12 in D 5.52 in
Toucan / Pelican Table Lamp or Desk Lamp by H.T. Huang, ca. 1980s
By H.T. Huang
Located in Schagen, NL
Beautiful table or desk lamp Designed by H.T. Huang in ca. the 1980s Taiwan. The light source is integrated within the beak wich is adjustable. The piece remains in very nice conditi...
Category
Late 20th Century Taiwanese Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
H.T. Huang Toucan Lamp for Huanglite – Yellow & Green
By H.T. Huang
Located in BARCELONA, ES
H.T. Huang Toucan Lamp for Huanglite – Yellow & Green Description: The H.T.
Category
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
H.T. Huang Toucan Lamp Table Lamp Design Black White
By H.T. Huang
Located in Poperinge, BE
Rare H.T. Huang for Huanglite table lamp in the shape of a toucan, black and white color combination, 80s design object.
Category
Vintage 1980s Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Vintage 1980s H.T. Huang Toucan Desk Lamp, Taiwan
By H.T. Huang
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Vintage 1980s H.T. Huang Toucan Desk Lamp – Postmodern Pop Icon Bring a touch of playful 1980s design into your space with this original Toucan Lamp by H.T.
Category
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Original Toucan Table Lamps by H.T Huang
By H.T. Huang
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this vintage table lamp in toucan form, designed by H.T Huang in the 1980s with original label.
Category
Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
1980s Vintage Toucan Desk Lamp by H.T.Huang
By H.T. Huang
Located in Roma, IT
This particular Tucano lamp was made by Huang during the 1980s. By closing the beak you can dim the light!
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Originals Toucan Table Lamps by H.T Huang
By H.T. Huang
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this pair of vintage table lamps in toucan form, designed by H.T Huang in the 1980s with original label.
Category
Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Toucan Table Lamp by H.T. Huang for Huangslite, 1990s
By H.T. Huang
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A beautiful table lamp designed by H.T. Huang for Huangslite in the 1990s.
Category
1990s Taiwanese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Toucan table lamp by H. T. Huang, 1980’s
By H.T. Huang
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-Century Toucan table lamp by H. T. Huang, 1980’s
Category
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Space Age Toucan Desk Lamp by H T Huang, circa 1980s
By H.T. Huang
Located in Gloucester, GB
Space age toucan desk lamp by H T Huang, circa 1980s - Fold out shade - On/Off switch on the base - Designed by H T Huang - Made in Germany, 1980s Measures: 36cm tall x 36cm d...
Category
Vintage 1980s Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
80s Design Multicolour Toucan Table Lamp by HT Huang for Lenoir Italy
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H 12.41 in W 12.8 in D 5.12 in
80s Design Multicolour Toucan Table Lamp by HT Huang for Lenoir Italy
By H.T. Huang
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Inject 80s fun into your home or office with the Multicolor Toucan Lamp by HT Huang, produced by Huangslite for Lenoir Italy.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Toucan Lamps by HT Huang in Yellow and Green - Collectible Design Lamps
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H 13.78 in W 12.6 in D 5.12 in
Pair of Toucan Lamps by HT Huang in Yellow and Green - Collectible Design Lamps
By H.T. Huang
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Designed by Huo-Tu Huang and manufactured in Taiwan, these lamps feature a playful toucan-inspired silhouette with a foldable yellow beak lampshade and a green and white body.
Category
1990s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Stunning Toucan Table Lamp by H.T.Huang for Lenoir, 1990's.
By H.T. Huang
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Tchaj-Wan Made of Plastic Re-polished Fully Functional US adapter included Good Original Condition
Category
1990s Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Toucan Lamps by HT Huang in Blue and Yellow - Collectible Lamps As New
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H 13.78 in W 12.6 in D 5.12 in
Pair of Toucan Lamps by HT Huang in Blue and Yellow - Collectible Lamps As New
By H.T. Huang
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
A pair of original Blue Toucan table lamps, model LE139, designed by HT Huang and distributed by Lenoir during the 1990s.
Category
1990s Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Two Vintage Toucan / Pelican Lamps, New in Box, Taiwan, 1990s
By H.T. Huang
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two classic vintage pelican (or sometimes referred to "toucan") lamps, designed by Huo-Tu Huang and fabricated by Huangslite, Taiwan, between 1998-2006.
Category
Late 20th Century Taiwanese Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
H.T. Huang Table Lamp Toucan
By H.T. Huang
Located in Čelinac, BA
H.T.Huang Tble Lamp Toucan 1990s
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
H.T.Huang Toucan Table Lamp 1980s
By H.T. Huang
Located in Čelinac, BA
Toucan Tble Lamp By H.T.Huang Italy 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Toucan Table Lamps by H.T Huang
By H.T. Huang
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this vintage table lamp in toucan form, designed by H.T Huang in the 1980s with original label.
Category
Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Toucan Table Lamp By H.T.Huang 1980s
By H.T. Huang
Located in Čelinac, BA
H.T. Huang Table Lamp Toucan 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s East Asian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Original Toucan Table Lamps by H.T Huang
By H.T. Huang
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this vintage table lamp in toucan form, designed by H.T Huang in the 1980s with original label.
Category
Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Original Toucan Table Lamps by H.T Huang
By H.T. Huang
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this vintage table lamp in toucan form, designed by H.T Huang in the 1980s with original label.
Category
Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Original Toucan Table Lamps by H.T Huang
By H.T. Huang
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this vintage table lamp in toucan form, designed by H.T Huang in the 1980s with original label.
Category
Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Original Toucan Table Lamps by H.T Huang
By H.T. Huang
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this vintage table lamp in toucan form, designed by H.T Huang in the 1980s with original label.
Category
Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Original Toucan Table Lamp by H.T Huang
By H.T. Huang
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this vintage table lamp in toucan form, designed by H.T Huang in the 1980s with original label in fantastic vintage conditions.
Category
Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Toucan Table Lamps by H.T Huang
By H.T. Huang
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
These rare toucan table lamps were designed by H.T Huang in the 1980s with original label.
Category
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Toucan Black and White Table Lamp by H.T Huang
By H.T. Huang
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
This interesting toucan table lamp designed by H.T Huang in the 1980s, it work´s and have original label.
Category
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Stunning Toucan Table Lamp by H.T.Huang for Lenoir, 1975s.
By H.T. Huang
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Tchaj-Wan Made of Plastic Re-polished Fully Functional US adapter included Good Original Condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
1990s Memphis Design Black Toucan Table Lamp by H.T. Huang for Huangslite
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H 5 in W 14.5 in D 14 in
1990s Memphis Design Black Toucan Table Lamp by H.T. Huang for Huangslite
By H.T. Huang
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adorable, beautiful table lamp designed by H.T. Huang for Huangslite in the 1990s. Very good vintage condition and well. The bird’s beak is adjustable. Includes fluorescent bulb. Mad...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H.T. Huang Lamp Toucan for Lenoir Italy 1980s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Toucan Table Lamp By H.T.Huang Italy 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Toucan desk lamp, Tungslite designed by H.T. Huang 80s
By H.T. Huang
Located in FERROL, ES
Toucan desk lamp, Tungslite designed by H.T. Huang 80s Color Yellow/Green PL-S 11 W bulb.
Category
Vintage 1980s Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Toucan Desk Lamp by Huo-Tu Huang for Huanglite, 1980s
By H.T. Huang
Located in PARIS, FR
This lamp was designed by Taiwanese designer Huo-Tu Huang in the 1980s.
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Toucan Taunts Lamp by HT Huang for Huanglite, 1970/80s
By H.T. Huang
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous desk lamp designed by HT Huang for Huangslite. This piece has a distinctive yellow beak which combined with the green and white structure creates a whimsical combination tha...
Category
Late 20th Century Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
H.T. Huang Toucan Table or Desk Lamp, 1980's
By H.T. Huang
Located in Paris, ON
A classic and beautiful desk lamp designed by H.T. Huang in Ca. The lamp is versatile with its functions allowing the beak to be kept upwards for a concentrated/ focused light sourc...
Category
Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Toucan Taunts Lamp by H.T. Huang for Huanglite, 1980
By H.T. Huang
Located in Roma, IT
Questa raffinata lampada da tavolo Tucano o Pelican, disegnata da H.T. Huang e prodotta a Taiwan nel 1970/80 ha una forma inclinata slanciata e allungata. Il suo design intelligente ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Toucan Desk Lamp, Tungslite Designed by H.T. Huang 1980's
By H.T. Huang
Located in FERROL, ES
Toucan desk lamp, Tungslite designed by H.T. Huang 1980's Yellow and green color.
Category
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Toucan desk lamp, Tungslite designed by H.T. Huang 80's
By H.T. Huang
Located in FERROL, ES
Toucan desk lamp, Tungslite designed by H.T. Huang 80's Color Yellow/Green PL-S 11 W bulb.
Category
Vintage 1980s Chinese Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Toucan desk lamp, Tungslite designed by H.T. Huang 80's
By H.T. Huang
Located in FERROL, ES
Toucan desk lamp, Tungslite designed by H.T. Huang 80's Blue/Pink colour.
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Toucan Table Lamp by H.T. Huang for Fantasia Verlichting, Belgium, 1980s
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H 11.42 in W 13.39 in D 5.12 in
Toucan Table Lamp by H.T. Huang for Fantasia Verlichting, Belgium, 1980s
By H.T. Huang, Frantzen Verlichting
Located in Berlin, DE
The Taiwanese product designer H.T. Huang designed this table lamp in the shape of a toucan in the 1980s.
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Other Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
H.T. Huang - Toucan Lamp
By H.T. Huang
Located in New York, NY
H. T. Huang Taiwan, c. 1980 Plastic H 11.75 in, W (at base) 5.2 in
Category
Mid-20th Century Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Toucan Table Lamp by H.T Huang
By H.T. Huang
Located in Madrid, ES
Toucan table lamp designed by H.T Huang and made in Taiwan in the 1980s.
Category
Late 20th Century Taiwanese Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Toucan Green & Yellow Plastic Table Lamp by H.T Huang
By H.T. Huang
Located in Valencia, Valencia
This funny Toucan table lamp designed by H.T Huang in the 1980s, has become an 1980s icon.
Category
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Set of 1980s Toucan Desk Lamps by H. T. Huang, Taiwan
By H.T. Huang
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of slim and elegant toucan lamps. The pivoting beak can be set in any position and holds an 11W. Fluorescent tube bulb (included). They can be used both as a desk lamp and as a a...
Category
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Pair of 1980s Blue and Green Toucan Desk Lamps for Huangslite by H.T. Huang
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H 13.78 in W 14.57 in D 5.12 in
Pair of 1980s Blue and Green Toucan Desk Lamps for Huangslite by H.T. Huang
By H.T. Huang
Located in Turku, FI
Two iconic articulated toucan table lamps designed by H.T Huang for Huangslite in between 1980-90, Taiwan.
Category
Late 20th Century Taiwanese Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
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Materials: Plastic Furniture
Arguably the world’s most ubiquitous man-made material, plastic has impacted nearly every industry. In contemporary spaces, new and vintage plastic furniture is quite popular and its use pairs well with a range of design styles.
From the Italian lighting artisans at Fontana Arte to venturesome Scandinavian modernists such as Verner Panton, who created groundbreaking interiors as much as he did seating — see his revolutionary Panton chair — to contemporary multidisciplinary artists like Faye Toogood, furniture designers have been pushing the boundaries of plastic forever.
When The Graduate's Mr. McGuire proclaimed, “There’s a great future in plastics,” it was more than a laugh line. The iconic quote is an allusion both to society’s reliance on and its love affair with plastic. Before the material became an integral part of our lives — used in everything from clothing to storage to beauty and beyond — people relied on earthly elements for manufacturing, a process as time-consuming as it was costly.
Soon after American inventor John Wesley Hyatt created celluloid, which could mimic luxury products like tortoiseshell and ivory, production hit fever pitch, and the floodgates opened for others to explore plastic’s full potential. The material altered the history of design — mid-century modern legends Charles and Ray Eames, Joe Colombo and Eero Saarinen regularly experimented with plastics in the development of tables and chairs, and today plastic furnishings and decorative objects are seen as often indoors as they are outside.
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After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons.
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