The Waldmann-Leuchten TL 218 desk lamp was produced in West Germany during the 1980s. Its construction embodies the late modernist and Bauhaus ethos, merging minimalist lines with the utilitarian clarity characteristic of professional workspaces of its era. The lamp features a chrome-plated arm with a mirrored finish, offset by an elongated, creamy beige plastic shade and a geometric, subtly slanted base. The front of the base displays the distinctive 'W' Waldmann logo and two control buttons—one white, one brownish-red. The overall silhouette is robust, well-proportioned, and visually uncluttered, while the original paper inspection tag and manufacturer’s plate confirm its authenticity and add collectible value. Condition: very good, with only minor, age-appropriate signs of use; all components are original and complete.This lamp tells the story of West German industrial design in the 1980s—a time when precision, order, and functional clarity were hallmarks of modernity. The chrome arm evokes engineering discipline, while the creamy shade diffuses light in a way that encourages focus and quiet productivity. The TL 218 seems to say: “I am a tool for daily work, yet I carry the voice of an era that valued both discipline and understated aesthetics.”This model can be paired with furniture from the 1970s and 1980s, especially those with simple, geometric forms
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Height45 cm
Width30 cm
Length35 cm
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Length35 cm
Height45 cm
Width30 cm
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