The Osram Minispot 41401 'eyeball' desk lamp from the 1980s embodies postmodern concepts—structural clarity infused with a playful approach to form. Its base is crafted from solid plastic in a matte, softly glowing ivory tone, with a geometric yet rounded profile and a distinctive red switch positioned to the side. The head, likely aluminum, is finished in cool, brushed silver and defined at the front by a matte black plastic grill. Ball-shaped and attached magnetically, the head allows for flexible, intuitive light direction, exemplifying late modernist and postmodern experiments. The lamp’s functional purity is offset by subtle gestures—such as its magnetic connection—that echo the spirited narratives explored in German design of the era. Original details remain intact, complemented by a white cable. Only minimal traces of gentle use, such as fine surface scratches and a light patina on the metal, can be found—consistent with very good vintage condition, with no signs of repair or damage. This lamp speaks in the language of the 1980s: the spherical head appears to wink with a sense of mischief, while the magnetic joint and geometric base shift function into the realm of playful interaction. Its finish—cool metal and neutral ivory—recalls the industrial vigour and metropolitan avant-garde spirit of German design from that dynamic decade. The object continues to recount the technological enthusiasm and renewed perspective on everyday life, so typical of its time. The lamp can be placed on a desk in a
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Height16 cm
Depth10 cm
Width7 cm
Dimension details
Width7 cm
Height16 cm
Depth10 cm
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