1960s Paul Mayén Habitat T-Form Space Age Desk Lamp

Description

1960s T-form polished aluminum desk lamp. Design: Paul Mayén for HABITAT INC.

Very cool 60’s desk lamp. A really substantial … more 1960s T-form polished aluminum desk lamp. Design: Paul Mayén for HABITAT INC.

Very cool 60’s desk lamp. A really substantial and sturdy ‘sculpture’ (functional) for your desk. It makes a dramatic statement whether turned on or off. Formed from thick polished aluminum. Perfect working condition. We even sourced the best bulbs for you. Warm-white LED tube bulbs that will last for years and never get hot.

We’re calling this: INDUSTRIAL SPACE AGE (design).

Turning the switch gives 4 settings; left side only on, right side only on, both on or both off. Large and important, this authentic mid-century modern beauty is in very good condition. Hardly a noticeable mark and maintains its original polished shine. Very high-end craftsmanship and materials. Few of these lamps are found, most likely due to a substantially higher price point compared to most of Mayén’s other designs using plastic/acrylic elements. (see included photo showing 1964 HABITAT catalog cover and product page) shown for reference/perspective only.

Includes the original HABITAT, INC. label/decal removed from the inner bulb/shade area. (It was coming loose, so to preserve it we carefully removed and protected it, see photos)

Approx measurements: 24” Length x 7.25” Depth x 12” Height


Paul Mayén (Spain, 1918 – 2000) was an Architect and Industrial designer, founder of Habitat Inc. and other companies; and perhaps most famous for his design of the Visitor's Center at Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater. His lamps, tables and other furniture are featured in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art. less