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Sputnik Pendant Lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff Glass & Chrome, Germany, 1970s

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Elegant space age sputnik ceiling light with six partially mirrored glass shades on chromed metal tubes and frame designed by Motoko Ishii. All lampshades are made of wafer-thin glass, which is optically similar to light bulbs. The height of the chrome tubes arranged all around can be individually adjusted. Gem from the time. With this light you make a clear statement in your interior design. A real eye-catcher even unlit. The Japanese star designer Motoko Ishii received an IF Design Award for these lights in the 1970s. Manufactured by Staff Lighting, Germany in the 1970s. Designer: Motoko Ishii. Model: Sputnik Pendant. Awarded Design: IF Design Award. Manufacturer: Staff Lighting. Style: Space Age. Colours: clear, silver and black. Materials: Glass, Chrome. Country of Origin: Germany. Year of Production: 1970s. Measures: adjustable height 67" in. (170 cm), dm 10.6" in. (27 cm), tube/s length 2 x 11", 2 x 15", 2 x 19" in. (2 x 28, 2 x 38, 2 x 48 cm), dm per glass shade 5" in. (12,7 cm) Lighting: this lamp takes six small E14 Edison base screw bulbs. Specifics: we recommend 25w Edison light bulbs per light source. Condition: very good vintage condition. No imperfections to the glass. Matching Sconces in stock. Wiring: the lamp has been tested with US American light bulbs under 120v and works flawlessly, no tools or rewiring necessary. All our goods are originally wired for 220v. Delivery without bulbs.
  • Creator:
    Staff Leuchten (Manufacturer),Motoko Ishii (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 67 in (170.18 cm)Width: 10.6 in (26.93 cm)Depth: 10.6 in (26.93 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Niederdorfelden, DE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: LU23403119313131stDibs: LU2340311931313
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