POSTMODERN DESK LIGHTS ‘PENTA’

PRODUCER: KOVACS / SMC BOXFORD HOLLAND ( ATTRIBUTED )

DESIGN: ROBERT SONNEMAN ( ATTRIBUTED )

MEASUREMENTS: H 39, W 45, D 12 CM

PRICE: 295,- FOR 1 LIGHT

Born from the idea of Ettore Sottsass and his Memphis Group, early eighties, design gained a new concept and expression through new shapes, patterns and innovative use of materials, exploring the limits of lighting and furniture production. They drew inspiration from modern movements as well as from ancient cultures, such as Art Deco, Pop Art, the Roman and Greek BC cultures.

 

These quality made, heavy table lights are made during the eighties and strongly suggests a temple building from an ancient European culture. The design of these lights is clearly inspired by the famous ‘Pausania’ light by Sottsass ( 1983 ), though the origin of these particular lights is most likely Holland.

Both lights are identical; matted black lizard skin paint finish, thick glass that give a fantastic lighting effect thanks to the halogen light source that is hidden in the top, and both lights have a perfect working dimmer / switch in the middle of the heavy base.

All parts of the lamp are complete and in perfect working order. Nice opportunity to buy this pair identical lights from the Memphis era!