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Off-white L-11 Desk Lamp by Jac Jacobsen for Luxo, 1950s-60s

Jon Nix — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 12:18:36 +0000

Imported by Thousand And One Lamps with their sticker still on the underside of the base, this is the Norwegian-made Luxo L-11 desk or wall lamp which was designed by Jac Jacobsen in the late 1950s. It's one of the most distinctive lamps from the time and could be argued to be a design classic. It's main features are the oversized power button on the circular base, a fixed arm which has a thicker lower section, in a dark grey colour, and a diminutive and elegantly shaped shade which is freely adjustable.

This one is in an off-white colour, a very light grey with a hint of mushroom and it's a good example. There is some minor wear to the shade and some minor losses to the arm, but otherwise it's in good condition and working. The lamp can be used both on a desk or table top or wall mounted, with the latter bringing that large button and fixed arm into their own.

The lamp has a base with a diameter of approximately 14cm and a depth of 4cm whilst the lamp itself has a total height of approximately 33cm (with the shade positioned parallel to the lower part of the arm). The lampbolder takes a standard bayonet style bulb.

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Vintage Luxo / 1001 Lamps Grey Adjustable Desk Lamp with Cast Base

Jon Nix — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 15:00:21 +0000

Its size, its mid-century styling and its smooth grey finish combine together to make this 1001 Lamps (a re-badged Luxo lamp in reality) a handsome and very practical piece of lighting. A heavy cast base anchors the lamp securely and from that solid foundation, the entire lamp can be rotated around 360 degrees, its arms extended and the shade positioned. The cool grey tone makes it just as flexible when it comes to fitting into its surroundings. The shade is particularly pleasing to the eye, with a broad opening and distinctive "venting" to it.

This one is in good condition, with just some minor signs of age and use - some surface paint loss to the shade (pictured) - but, importantly, no nasty dents or distortions to the shade. The base measures approximately 20cm (8 in.) in diameter and each section of the lamp armature is approximately 30cm (12 in.) in length. The shade has an opening diameter of approximately 20cm (8 in.) and a length of 19 cm (7½ in.). The cable has an inline switch.

Due to the size/weight and nature of this item, please contact us to discuss delivery or collection options.

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