FLOOR LIGHT ‘MICRO’

PRODUCER: ERCO GERMANY

DESIGN: ROGER TALLON 1977

MEASUREMENTS: H 165, W 61, DIA SHADE 18 CM

PRICE: 690,- EURO

Pop-art influences and a diversivied career as an industrial designer has resulted in this powerful creation of French designer Roger Tallon, a light called the ‘Micro’. It is a precursor to the 1980ies postmodern design movement and this light would be a great addition to a ‘Memphis style’ interior.

The shade can move up and down, and the light can turn 360 degrees. Total height incl. shade 165 cm. The wide cross base keeps the light stable.
Besides this design for German lighting company Erco, Tallon created a range of products for among others: LIP, General Electric, DuPont, Technés, Peugeot and Air France ( for which he designed the high speed train the TGV ).

Great condition, electrical has been checked. Comfortable floor switch. Light source one normal E27 bulbholder suitable for modern LED bulb. This light can be used right away in your home or studio!

These lamp is published in:
Taschen 1000 lights Vol.2 – 1960 to present, pages 292-293.