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1970s brown Luxo L-1 architects task lamp on wooden desk against white wall
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  • 1970s brown Luxo L-1 architects task lamp on wooden desk against plain wall
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  • 1970s brown L-1 architect task lamp on wood desk near blue chair, white wall background
  • 1970s brown architect task lamp base on wood desk, visible spring arm, blue chair background
  • White inline switch on cable resting on dark wood desk corner, minimalist setting
  • 1970s brown Jac Jacobsen Luxo L-1 architects task lamp on a dark wooden desk
1970s Jac Jacobsen "L-1" Architect's Task Lamp for Luxo, Norway

1970s Jac Jacobsen "L-1" Architect's Task Lamp for Luxo, Norway

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A true icon of Scandinavian design, this is the original Luxo L-1 architect lamp designed by Jac Jacobsen in 1937.

Jacobsen's design was a brilliant Norwegian modification of the English task lamp, resulting in a perfectly balanced and incredibly fluid articulating arm. This revolutionary spring-balanced mechanism, which became the global standard, allows the lamp to be positioned with effortless grace.

This vintage example, circa the 1970s, is presented in its original and desirable chocolate brown finish, with contrasting chrome springs and articulated joints. Beyond its function as a flawless task lamp, the L-1 is famous as the inspiration for the animated character from Pixar Animation Studios, cementing its place in design and popular culture.

This lamp is presented in very good vintage condition, with authentic character and minor wear consistent with its age. It has been professionally serviced for modern Australian use, fitted with a new switch and batten holder, and has been tested and tagged for safety.


DESIGNER: Jac Jacobsen

MANUFACTURER: Luxo

IN THE STYLE OF: Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern, Industrial

PLACE OF ORIGIN: Norway

DATE OF MANUFACTURE: c. 1970s

PERIOD: 1970-1979

MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES: Aluminium, Steel, Painted

CONDITION: Very good vintage condition. Professionally serviced with a new switch and batten holder, tested and tagged for Australian use

SOCKET TYPE: E27 (Max 60W)