Mid-Century Modern Furniture & Design
Timed Online Auction, 4 September - 1 October 2025
Furniture, lighting and rugs
Lot Estimate
ZAR 500 - 1 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 19 933
Location
Cape Town
Delivery
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About this Item
Norway 1934-1996
Pair of black enamel anglepoise desk lamps, for Luxo, Norway
the central column with adjustable spring-loaded arms, domed metal shade, raised on weighted circular base
(2)
1960-1970
engraved 'LUXO LAMP L-1'
height: 120cm; diameter: 20cm
Notes
In 1937, the Norwegian designer and founder of Luxo, Jac Jacobsen, invented the Luxo L-1 lamp (a modification of the earlier Anglepoise lamp). This lamp was the first original architect lamp, renowned for its spring-balanced arm and minimalist design. The lamp was the inspiration for the 1986 animated short film, Luxo Jr., by Pixar Animation Studios.
* Strauss & Co does not guarantee electrical fittings
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