Metalarte Table Lamps

A playful icon of Spanish industrial design, the Tatu Table Lamp was created by André Ricard for Metalarte in 1972. Inspired by the periscope and the ergonomic curves of a tattoo machine, "Tatu" embodies the spirit of 1970s innovation — modular, functional, and bold in personality. Crafted in vibrant red thermoplastic, the lamp features three independently rotating joints, allowing it to morph seamlessly between a table lamp and a wall-mounted light. This example retains its original box, along with the original wall bracket tucked inside — a detail rarely preserved, making this a particularly complete and collectible piece. What makes this version even more special is the “Diseño Selección ADI FAD” stamp proudly displayed on the body — a recognition awarded by Spain’s prestigious Association of Industrial Design (ADI-FAD), confirming its significance in the history of contemporary design. With its futuristic curves, graphic black detailing, and sculptural adaptability, the Tatu lamp...

This beautiful desk or table lamp, model “8050,” was designed by Stilnovo Italy and produced by Metalarte in the 1960s. The lamp features an adjustable orientation, with a rectangul...

This rare "Valentino" table lamp was produced by Metalarte, Spain, in the 1970s, embodying a timeless Bauhaus-inspired aesthetic with clean lines and high-quality materials. Spanish ...

An exclusive Metalarte table lamp from 1962, this authentic gem encapsulates the rich history of one of the pioneering firms in Spanish design. Created during a pivotal moment for Me...

Metalarte Table Lamp by André Ricard: A 1970s Icon You Must Have The Metalarte table lamp designed by André Ricard in the 1970s stands as a beacon of mid-century modern design. This...

For sale is an early example of this rare table lamp by André Ricard, for METALARTE, Spain, circa the early 1970s. The lamp consists of a rotating head comprised of a circular chrom...

Investing in this Brass and Lacquered Aluminum Table Lamp by Metalarte, designed in the style of Stilnovo, offers a captivating blend of mid-century modern elegance and functionality...

Calder table lamp designed in 1975 by Enric Franch for Metalarte, Spain. Sculptural table lamp with a counterweight that can move in any direction. Black lacquered metal with light i...

Pair of large Moon table lamps model 4852 designed in 1974 by André Ricard for Metalarte, Spain. Chromed metal base with double rotating white acrylic lam...

Calder is one of the most emblematic objects of Catalan design in the seventies. Metalarte was responsible for creating a quality office lamp that could compete with the Italian lamps of the day. It was the time of Richard Sapper's Tizio lamp, which was highly successful due to its functionality and sculptural character. Designed for management offices, it should be placed on high quality, usually large, tables. This implied a luxury object, not for the general public, but for a very specific sector of users, while mobility was an essential objective. It is supported on a very heavy, tapered base, which gives it stability, which at the same time hides the transformer inside, and where the rotary knob for adjusting the light intensity is located. At the top of the base is a horizontal cut that allows the lamp to rotate completely. The arm, almost a meter long, rests on the base with a triangular piece that allows the swing and at each end it has a sphere: one is the screen and the other, much heavier, is the counterbalance that balances the off-center position of the support foot. All parts are made of black lacquered aluminum, except for the tube that forms the arm, which is iron for superior bending resistance, and the grip handle, which is plastic. All elements are black, giving it the formality that required it. The sculptural proposal of Enrique Franch surprised by the originality, while fulfilling precisely all the features that had been proposed. The old scales...

Table lamp from 1950's produced by the Spanish company Metalarte. Polished steel base and shade, glass, leather stem and lacquered metal interior.

This lamp was designed by André Ricard for Metalarte in 1970's. The structure is in a tubular chrome frame where a white opaline plastic ball swivels. Th...