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Rare Pair of "ON/OFF" Wall Lamps Designed by Paul Talman, circa 1965

About the Item

Pair of wall lamps designed by Paul Talman in Switzerland, circa 1965. This lamp has nine rotating plastic balls with 'ON' printed to the white side and 'OFF' printed to the black side. Each balls can be rotated to create different patterns. Aluminium base. Exceptional condition.
  • Creator:
    Paul Talman (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 4.34 in (11 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1965
  • Condition:
    Exceptional condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 725 - 7551stDibs: LU1532213973292
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