Table lighter, brown natural leather, steel, Japan, 1960s.
531 PLN
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This Japanese table lighter from the 1960s embodies a fusion of natural dark brown leather, accented with warm reddish and burgundy tones, and polished steel. The lighter’s body is clad in embossed leather panels, featuring a Baroque-inspired botanical motif separated by deeper burgundy vertical borders. Its leather is finished with a subtle satin sheen, showing gentle signs of patina along edges and corners. The upper mechanism and the four-legged, chromed base adopt classic mid-century modern cues—a compact, geometric silhouette and a mirrored finish, evoking a Space Age sensibility. Visible, well-executed joints and the angular trimming of the legs reference careful Japanese assembly. This lighter is proportioned (9×9×9 cm) for easy use on a coffee table or desk, with a characteristic lever mechanism typical of the era. Condition remains excellent, with only minimal traces of age—slight abrasions on the leather and faint scuffs on the base highlight its authentic vintage state. This object resonates as a small, functional sculpture from its era, seeking harmony between thoughtful craftsmanship and the optimism of 1960s design. The embossed leather tells a story of Japanese attention to detail, where everyday objects possess dignity and depth. The interplay between the subtly aged leather surface and the reflective chrome evokes subdued lounges of the 1960s—a time when even a
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Height9 cm
Depth9 cm
Width9 cm
Dimension details
Width9 cm
Height9 cm
Depth9 cm
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