This small table lamp, made in Belgium by Massive in the 1970s, expresses the era’s affinity for combining chrome-plated metal with precise geometric forms. Its body is built from lustrous chrome metal, topped by a perfectly round, glossy white sphere crafted from ceramic or enameled metal. The lamp is finished with a contemporary cylindrical lampshade made of matte, off-white or very light beige woven fabric, softly diffusing the light. All parts are defined by smooth, clean lines and careful craftsmanship—no visible screws or gaps, with a pale beige cord that blends subtly into the design. The construction highlights quality and simplicity, typical of 1970s mid-century modern aesthetics. Its condition is excellent: chrome surfaces are shiny, the new lampshade is flawless, and the lamp shows no signs of wear beyond the subtle patina expected of a well-preserved vintage piece. The lamp seems to echo the voice of the '70s, when Belgian design engaged confidently with modern geometry and industrial materials. It is as if the reflective facet of chrome tells stories of progress and cosmopolitan flair, while the fabric shade gently tempers this with a diffused, tranquil glow. Together, these elements narrate an era’s belief in clarity and understated elegance, where ornament gives way to structure and material speaks for itself. Thanks to its consciously restrained form, this lamp can be paired with mid-century modern interiors, standing out on a living room sideboard or a work desk. It may be combined with other period elements—such as slender metal-legged tables or minimalist ceramics—creating an ensemble where past and present quietly converse. It would also complement an upholstered chair in subdued tones or a glass-topped table, allowing the interplay of light and materials to shape an atmosphere of refined modernism.
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Height28.5 cm
Depth19 cm
Width19 cm
Dimension details
Width19 cm
Height28.5 cm
Depth19 cm
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