Wall lamp, scissor, chrome silver, black metal, Ikea, Sweden, 1980s.
360 PLN
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ABOUT PRODUCTID 37270
This wall-mounted scissor lamp, produced by Ikea in Sweden during the 1980s, embodies the spirit of late 20th-century Scandinavian modernism and minimalism. The construction is entirely metal, finished in highly reflective chrome, imparting a cool, silvery hue with a mirror-like gloss. Its hallmark scissor mechanism allows smooth extension – from 35 to 65 cm – and the shade can be angled for precise, directional lighting. Black accents on the scissor arms and cord interrupt the industrial chill of the chrome, emphasizing the lamp’s utilitarian, technical character. Visible screws and rivets highlight the mechanical aspect, while the entire form reads as a cohesive, streamlined unit. The lamp is preserved in very good condition, showing only subtle, even patina and minor scratches typical of its age; the chrome has been cleaned and polished for a heightened mirror effect.The lamp’s form and materiality channel the ambiance of the 1980s: an era when functionality and simplicity became the hallmarks of modern Scandinavian design. The cool, precise metal body seems to speak the language of a time when practicality equaled beauty. Its scissor mechanism narrates a story of everyday rituals, where a single gesture lengthens or draws in the light—suggesting the dynamism of daily life in the 1980s. The chrome’s reflective surface mirrors its environment, evoking memories of vintage living rooms where light and shadow engage in a quiet dialogue.This lamp can be paired with simple
DIMENSION
Height20 cm
Width17 cm
Length35 cm
Dimension details
Length35 cm
Height20 cm
Width17 cm
Weight1 kg
Seat width65 cm
Number of light spots1
Light bulb typee27
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