Desk Lamp with Milk Glass Hood

Richard Sapper (1932-2015) was born in German but worked in Italy, and his work brings together the best design principles of both nations. On one hand the ‘Tizio’ lamp possesses a northern European emphasis on functionalism. It was conceived as the ideal table lamp by its creator because of its wide range of movements, based on precisely calibrated counterweights at the end of each of the arms. On the other hand, it has a radically lithe profile and dusky, equipoised sense of style redolent of southern European sensibilities. It has become “an icon of high-tech design”, according to the MoMA where an example exhibited, and had its heyday as the lamp of choice for the design-conscious bright young things...

The late Ingo Maurer (1932-2019), founder of design company Design M in Munich, designed intriguing lighting for over 40 years. His output is distinctive in form and concept. His des...

A pair of 1960s white milk glass inverted cones separated with brass accents for a hourglass silhouette. The top of the socket measures 31" high.

Classic compact design, this adjustable spotlight desk lamp Italy 1950's The Stand is metal and the flexible arm Brass The lamp is in good condition Completely restored Photograph...