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Vintage Red Microlite Telescopic Desk Light

Jon Nix — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 11:54:34 +0000

Good things come in little packages, and this vintage "Microlite" telescopic desk light in red body colour is no exception. In very good cosmetic condition, this lamp features two levels of illumination ("DIM" and "HI"), a very compact form and footprint, and a highly adjustable telescopic head. It's not only a practical light for illuminating small spaces but it's a good-looking object in itself which takes up very little space when folded in on itself or when the telescopic neck is retracted.

It is fully functional, has only a few signs of wear and tear, no chips or cracks to the plastic, and very little tarnishing to the metal neck. The white body still retains a good colour, unlike some examples of this particular lamp which sometimes have turned into a darker cream colour. The label on the underside has some pen marks on it from a previous owner.

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Orange Louis Poulsen “LamPetit” lamp designed by Bent Gantzel-Boysen/Verner Panton, 1966

Jon Nix — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 10:40:54 +0000

Unashamedly orange and unashamedly blocky, this is the "LamPetit" desk lamp sold by Louis Poulsen and designed in 1966. Attribution is slightly confusing for the LamPetit, sometimes it is given to in-house designer Bent Gantzel-Boysen but there is also some evidence that it was designed by leading light of the mid-century movement, Verner Panton. Either way, the "LamPetit" is distincive - it is effectively two rectangular blocks connected by two pivoting and extendable armatures, the larger (and heavier, it contains a transformer) of the two blocks being the base, but there's a lot more to it than that. The genius of the design allows the base to sit horizontally or vertically, on a desk or table top, or be mounted to a wall, whilst the "shade" on its two arms can pivot to the desired angle for any of these orientations. The base measures approximately 12 x 7 cm x 7 cm (5 in. x 2¾ in. x 2¾ in.).

A push button switch, built into the base, is a three-position affair: cycling through "off", "low" intensity, and "high" intensity. The aluminium reflector built into the shade amplifies the light to provide significant illumination from what is a deceptively small source. The two extending armatures, chromed brass with colour-matched plastic allow for additional positioning possibilities, with a minimum height of 20cm (8 in.) to 40cm (16 in.) approximately.

The transformer built into the base allows 220-240V to be output as 12V so that the LamPetit can take a standard 25W or less motoring bulb with a B15 (small bayonet) fitting. The lamp is currently cabled to a two-pin European plug which can be used with an adaptor or replaced for usage elsewhere.

This particularl LamPetit is in very good working condition, with very limited signs of superficial wear and tear which are to be expected for an item of its age and use. There are no chips or cracks to the plastics and only extremely minor cosmetic scuffs and scrapes generally. An eye-catching and unusual light which would grace any mid-century home and which is sure to attract attention despite its relatively small footprint, no matter how you use it.

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Vintage Green Microlite Telescopic Desk Light

Jon Nix — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 09:46:57 +0000

Good things come in little packages, and this vintage "Microlite" telescopic desk light in a green is no exception. In good condition, this lamp features two levels of illumination, a very compact form, and a highly adjustable telescopic head. It's not only a practical light for illuminating small spaces but it's a good-looking object in itself which takes up very little space when folded in on itself.

It is fully functional, has few significant signs of wear and tear, with no chips or cracks to the plastic, and very little tarnishing to the metal "neck". The white plastic sections and body have been re-painted as the original parts were discoloured.

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Vintage Black Microlite Telescopic Desk Light

Jon Nix — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 11:13:49 +0000

Good things come in little packages, and this vintage "Microlite" telescopic desk light in stylish black livery is no exception. In great condition compared to many of its type, this lamp features two levels of illumination, a very compact form, and a highly adjustable telescopic head. It's not only a practical light for illuminating small spaces but it's a good-looking object in itself which takes up very little space when folded in on itself.

It is fully functional, has few significant signs of wear and tear, and has little of the plastic discolouration and loss of surface which sometimes besets these lamps. Notably, the white plastic sections and body have retained much of their original tone unlike many examples. The only imperfection to an otherwise excellent condition status is the presence on the underside of some lightly etched initials. These could be painted out/obscured if required.

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