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PRIVAT LAMPE I Metal Abstract Floor Lamp (Prototype) / Franz West (Austria)
$4,500
£3,424.86
€3,922.41
CA$6,400.53
A$7,014.06
CHF 3,662.89
MX$84,289.84
NOK 45,792.48
SEK 43,189.61
DKK 29,276.40
About the Item
The Franz West Privat Lampe des Künstlers I is a functional floor lamp designed by the Austrian artist Franz West in 1989 for the Meta Memphis collection, characterized by its sculptural form, created from welded iron rods and a steel base, with a disquieting raw light bulb. Inspired by Viennese Actionism, the piece challenges traditional design by elevating functional objects into art, featuring an unpolished, raw aesthetic and encouraging viewer engagement.
Materials: The lamp is constructed from welded iron rods, a steel plate, and includes the necessary electrical fittings and cable.
Aesthetic: The lamp is noted for its raw, unpolished, and austere appearance, departing from conventional lighting design.
Purpose: West aimed to elevate everyday functional objects into sculptural art, encouraging interaction and creating a bold statement in a private or domestic setting.
- Creator:Franz West (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 93 in (236.22 cm)Width: 60 in (152.4 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
- Power Source:Plug-in
- Voltage:110-150v
- Style:Industrial (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1980-1989
- Date of Manufacture:1989
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. This particular version of the PRIVAT LAMPE I is the original prototype from 1989. It has been widely exhibited in Italy, the UK, NYC, Miami, Detroit, Los Angeles.
- Seller Location:Tinton Falls, NJ
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10626246764082
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