Swiss Adjustable Table Lamp in Black, Cream and Chrome, 1960s–1970s
CHF 75
A compact Swiss adjustable table lamp with a clear 1960s–1970s design character. Its black, cream and chrome colour combination gives the piece a crisp, graphic presence, while the ribbed lamp head adds a distinctly technical note.
The design sits comfortably within the Swiss lighting tradition of the period, where functional clarity, precise construction and restrained geometry were central. Manufacturers such as BAG Turgi and designers including Hans Bellmann are useful references for this design environment, but this lamp is not labelled and is therefore not attributed to a specific maker or designer.
The adjustable head makes it suitable as a desk lamp, reading lamp or accent light. Compact, practical and quietly sculptural, it is a strong small lighting object for a modern or vintage interior.
Period / Dating: ca. late 1960s–1970s
Origin: Switzerland
Maker / Designer / Design Context: Unknown maker and designer; no visible maker’s label present. The design sits within Swiss modernist lighting of the 1960s–1970s, with reference to the functional design language associated with BAG Turgi and Hans Bellmann.
Material: Painted metal, chrome-plated metal, cream-coloured shade element
Construction: Round base, vertical chrome stem, adjustable lamp head with ribbed black housing
Dimensions:
Height: approx. 40 cm
Lamp head / shade diameter: approx. 14 cm
Colour: Black, cream, chrome
Style Category: Mid-Century Modern — 1940–1970 / Swiss modernist functional design
Condition: Good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. Minor surface marks to the black and cream elements, and light signs of use to the chrome parts. Functional, as shown lit in the photos.
Technical / Safety Note: Functional vintage lighting. The lamp has a cable, switch and Swiss plug. As with all vintage electrical items, we recommend use with a suitable bulb and careful handling.