UFO DESK LIGHT ‘M2’

PRODUCER: ARTIMETA SOEST 1960

DESIGN: FLORIS FIEDELDIJ

MEASUREMENTS: H 42 ( MAX EXTD ), SHADE: 30 ( DIA ) L ARM 41 CM

PRICE: 450,- EURO

Striking minimal shaped metal table light, design by Floris Fiedeldij and produced for only a short time around 1960, by his company Artimeta ( Soest, Netherlands ). This light is documented in the 1960 Artimeta catalogue, called model M2.
Subtle light grey shade with perforation that evokes a nice fifties atmosphere. The matt chrome arm can move in the holder ( up and down ), the heavy metal base keeps the light stable.

The style is typical Italian, inspired by the designs of Magistretti, Arredoluce and Stilnovo. The shape of the lights are also strongly reminding to the Eero Aarnio Ball chair from that same decade.
Both great condition, minimal marks, all is checked and wire has been replaced through the whole fixture. Both lights have 1 normal E14 bulb holder, suitable for modern LED bulbs. Comfortable switch integrated in the wire. Ready for instant use. This could be your perfect pair of bedside night lamps to complete your modernist interior.