$2,954
H 14.18 in Dm 7.68 in
Postmodern Black Pao T1 Table Lamp by Matteo Thun for Arteluce, Italy, 1990s
By Matteo Thun, Arteluce
Located in Hamburg, DE
The small T1 table lamp version from Matteo Thun's Pao lamp series.
Glass, Wood
$1,772
H 2.96 in Dm 7.68 in
Italian Postmodern Model Pao T1 Table Lamp Spare Glass Matteo Thun Arteluce, 90s
By Matteo Thun, Arteluce
Located in Hamburg, DE
Replacement glass for the small T1 table lamp version from the Pao lamp series by Matteo Thun for Arteluce.
Metal
$2,931
H 21.65 in Dm 13.39 in
Italian Postmodern Model Pao T2 Table Lamp by Matteo Thun for Arteluce, 1990s
By Arteluce
Located in Hamburg, DE
The large T2 table lamp version from the Pao lamp series by Matteo Thun.
Glass, Wood
Italian Postmodern Pao T2 Table Lamp by Matteo Thun for Arteluce, 1990s
By Arteluce, Matteo Thun
Located in Hamburg, DE
The Pao lamps are distinguished by their characteristic diffuser and base made of frosted glass.
Metal
$1,967
H 3.94 in Dm 13.39 in
Italian Model Pao T2 Table Lamp Spare Glass by Matteo Thun for Arteluce 1990s
By Matteo Thun
Located in Hamburg, DE
Replacement glass for the large t2 table lamp version from the pao lamp series by matteo thun.
Glass
$2,931
H 21.26 in Dm 13.39 in
Italian Postmodern Model Pao T2 Table Lamp by Matteo Thun for Arteluce, 1990s
By Arteluce
Located in Hamburg, DE
The large T2 table lamp version from the Pao lamp series by Matteo Thun.
Glass, Wood
$2,931
H 14.17 in Dm 7.48 in
Postmodern Italian Model Pao T1 Table Lamp by Matteo Thun for Arteluce, 1990s
By Arteluce
Located in Hamburg, DE
The small T1 table lamp version from the Pao lamp series by Matteo Thun.
Glass, Wood
$2,931
H 21.65 in Dm 13.39 in
Italian Postmodern Model Pao T2 Table Lamp by Matteo Thun for Arteluce, 1990s
By Matteo Thun
Located in Hamburg, DE
The large T2 table lamp version from the Pao lamp series by Matteo Thun.
Glass
$3,073
H 21.65 in Dm 13.39 in
Italian Postmodern Model Pao T2 Table Lamp by Matteo Thun for Arteluce, 1990s
By Matteo Thun
Located in Hamburg, DE
The large T2 table lamp version from the Pao lamp series by Matteo Thun.
Glass, Wood
Pao Wall Lamp by Matteo Thun for Arteluce, 1997
By Matteo Thun
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Pao lamps are unfortunately no longer in production and are therefore quite rare.
Murano Glass, Cherry
$2,345 / item
H 9.84 in W 13.39 in D 9.06 in
Postmodern Italian Model Pao W Sconce by Matteo Thun for Arteluce, 1990s
By Matteo Thun
Located in Hamburg, DE
The wall lamps version of the Pao series of lamps by Matteo Thun.
Glass, Wood
Pao Steel Floor Lamp, Soft Black, by Naoto Fukasawa, for Hay
By Naoto Fukasawa
Located in Dubai, AE
For HAY, he has designed the Pao Lamp Collection.
Steel
$6,146 / set
H 9.84 in W 13.39 in D 9.06 in
Set of 2 Vintage Italian Model Pao W Sconce by Matteo Thun for Arteluce, 1990s
By Matteo Thun
Located in Hamburg, DE
The wall lamp version from the Pao lamp series by Matteo Thun.
Wood, Glass
Pao table lamp by Matteo Thun for Arteluce, 1993
By Matteo Thun, Arteluce
Located in Athens, Attiki
Pao table light by Matteo Thun for Arteluce, 1993. Matteo Thun’s work is driven by the search for sophistication and subtle irony, which makes him something of a design dandy.When it...
Glass, Opaline Glass, Lacquer
Pao Floor Lamp by Matteo Thun for Arteluce, Italy, 1990s
By Arteluce, Matteo Thun
Located in Brussel, BE
PAO, a tall floor lamp made with a satin glass base, ebonized wood stem, and an opal glass oval-shaped shade that emits a beautiful, warm light, gently diffused through the white gla...
Metal
$2,396Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 15 in D 15 in
Vintage Pao Table Lamp by Matteo Thun for Arteluce, 1980s
By Ron Rezek
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage mushroom table lamp designed by Matteo Thun for Arteluce, Made in Italy.
Metal
Postmodern Pao T1 Table Lamp by Matteo Thun for Arteluce, 1990s
By Matteo Thun
Located in Hamburg, DE
The small T1 table light version from the Pao light series by Matteo Thun. Here in a rare version with a shaft in light beech wood. The Pao lights impress with their characteristic ...
Glass, Wood
Postmodern Pao T1 Table Lamp by Matteo Thun for Arteluce, Italy, 1990s
By Arteluce
Located in Hamburg, DE
The small T1 table light version from the Pao light series by Matteo Thun. Here in a rare version in chrome and silver. The Pao lights impress with their characteristic diffuser and...
Glass, Wood
$2,931
H 14.57 in Dm 7.87 in
Postmodern Italian Model Pao T1 Table Lamp by Matteo Thun for Arteluce, 1990s
By Arteluce
Located in Hamburg, DE
The small T1 table light version from the Pao light series by Matteo Thun. The Pao lights impress with their characteristic diffuser made of matt glass.
Glass, Wood
$6,926
H 74.02 in Dm 16.93 in
Postmodern Model Pao F Floor Lamp by Matteo Thun for Arteluce, Italy, 1990s
By Matteo Thun
Located in Hamburg, DE
The floor lamp version from the PAO light series from Arteluce according to a design by Matteo Thun.
Glass, Wood
$2,931
H 14.57 in Dm 7.87 in
Postmodern Italian Model PAO T1 Table Lamp by Matteo Thun for Arteluce, 1990s
By Arteluce
Located in Hamburg, DE
The small T1 table light version from the Pao light series by Matteo Thun. The Pao shines impress with their characteristic diffuser made of matt glass. However, the material combin...
Glass, Wood
Restored Mid-Century Box Frame Rattan Table Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored Mid-Century rattan pao table lamp in box shape fixed to a square wood base 1950, United States Measures: 6.5" Wide x 6.5" Deep x 21" Tall We only purchase and sell only t...
Rattan
$2,931
H 9.84 in W 13.39 in D 9.06 in
Postmodern Italian Model Pao Wall Sconce by Matteo Thun for Arteluce, 1990s
By Matteo Thun
Located in Hamburg, DE
The wooden shaft harmonizes perfectly with the white glass and the metal parts of the lamp. Unfortunately, Pao lights are no longer produced and are accordingly rare.
Glass, Wood
Modernist Arteluce "Pao" Saucer Lamp by Matteo Thun
By Matteo Thun, Arteluce
Located in Denver, CO
Iconic modern "Pao" table saucer lamp designed by Matteo Thun in 1993 for Arteluce, Italy.
Metal
Pao Glass Table Lamp by Matteo Thun, Flos
By Matteo Thun, Flos
Located in Lausanne, Vaud
Table lamp Pao in blown glass and cherrywood by Italian designer Matteo Thun and produced by Flos, 1993.
Cherry, Opaline Glass
Matteo Thun for Arteluce "Pao T1" Table Lamp, Italy 1990s
By Matteo Thun, Arteluce
Located in Naples, IT
Rare table lamp Mod. "Pao T1" by Matteo Thun for Arteluce Italia 1990.
Metal
Matteo Thun “Pao” Table Lamp
By Matteo Thun
Located in San Francisco, CA
Version T1. A table lamp with blasted glass shade and base and a stained cherrywood stem by one of the major founders of the Memphis movement. 35 watt bulb.
Aluminum
"Pao" Floor Lamp by Matteo Thun for Flos/Arteluce
By Matteo Thun, Flos, Arteluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This piece has an attribution mark such as a manufacturer’s label, a certificate of authenticity, or a production mark European Plug (up to 250V) Iconic modern "Pao" table sauc...
Metal
Pao 2, table lamp in glass and wood, Arteluce, Italy 1993
By Arteluce, Matteo Thun
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful high table lamp, model PAO 2, with a satin-finished glass base, base in laquered wood and shade in soft white opaline.
Metal
PAO Floor Lamp by Matteo Thun for Arteluce, Italy 1990's
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Satin-finished glass base,ebonized wood stem and opaline soffito glass diffuser. This oval shaped shade allows a nice warm light to emit, gently diffused through the white glass. T...
Metal
PAO Floor Lamp by Matteo Thun for Arteluce, Italy 1990's
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Satin-finished glass base,ebonized wood stem and opaline soffito glass diffuser. This oval shaped shade allows a nice warm light to emit, gently diffused through the white glass. T...
Metal
'Pao' Floor Lamp by Matteo Thun for Arteluce 1990s
By Matteo Thun, Arteluce
Located in Milano, IT
PAO, floor lamp with frosted glass base, wooden stem and oval opal glass diffuser.
Glass, Opaline Glass, Wood
Sold
H 2.96 in Dm 7.68 in
Italian Postmodern Model Pao T1 Table Lamp Spare Glass Matteo Thun Arteluce, 90s
By Arteluce, Matteo Thun
Located in Hamburg, DE
Replacement glass for the small T1 table lamp version from the Pao lamp series by Matteo Thun for Arteluce.
Metal
Arteluce "Pao" Table Lamp by Matteo Thun
By Matteo Thun, Arteluce
Located in Long Island City, NY
Arteluce "Pao" table lamp by Matteo Thun Italy 1990s.
Metal
PAO Floor Lamp designed by Matteo Thun for Flos, Italy 1990's
By Flos, Matteo Thun
Located in Milano, IT
PAO Floor Lamp designed by Matteo Thun for Flos, Italy 1990's This exquisite and elegant floor lamp, designed by the renowned Italian designer Matteo Thun and produced by the prest...
Metal
Sold
H 74 in W 17 in D 12 in
1993 PAO Floor Lamp by Matteo Thun for Arteluce Italy in Cherry and Glass
By Matteo Thun, Arteluce, Flos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a PAO Floor Lamp, initially designed by Matteo Thun for Arteluce in Italy in 1993.
Metal
"Pao" Table Lamp by Matteo Thun, Manufactured by Arteluce
By Matteo Thun
Located in New York, NY
"Pao" table Lamp by Matteo Thun, mfg. Arteluce-Italy.
Blown Glass
PAO Floor Lamp by Matteo Thun for Arteluce, Italy 1990
By Matteo Thun, Arteluce
Located in Wilnis, UT
A beautiful elegant floor lamp, designed by Matteo Thun and manufactured by Flos in Italy around 1990. This is a rare first edition of this iconic piece! It has a warm brown woode...
Metal
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