Desk Lamp By Louis Kalff For Philips Circa 1960

Rare and iconic modernist desk lamp designed by the famous Dutch architect and designer Louis Kalff, historical art director of the Philips house in the 1950s-1960s. This model perfectly illustrates the search for geometric purity and functionality specific to Kalff, often referred to as creator of the "Mushroom" or "Saucer" silhouette for post-war lighting. The object has a great harmony of materials and lines: A large circular reflector in satin-finished slate gray lacquered metal, with a straight edge allows for optimal and subdued diffusion of light downwards. The tapered central base in shiny chromed steel rests on a matching lacquered metal weighted circular base, housing its original white push button.
Good condition, some traces of lacquer and chrome punctures visible in the photos.
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