Bring a touch of space-age glamour into your home with this rare Close Encounter lamp. Kerst koopman made two versions of this lamp (tall and low), this being the lower model, designed in the 1980s. With its futuristic shapes - smooth lacquered wood cylinders topped by a glowing dome - it doubles as both a light source and a statement piece. The surface on the lowest cylinder can function as a small side table. The larger cylinder is hollow and was originally meant as a plant pot.
The possibilities with the different set ups are making it as functional as it is eye-catching. Its warm, atmospheric glow makes it perfect as a centerpiece in a room but it would also make a very unsual bedside table and light.
The lamp has been rewired for modern use and fitted with a hidden switch beneath the largest cylinder. There are only small signs of wear. The piece is very stable and sturdy. Please note that this is a heavy and large piece, shipment outside EU is not included in the price.
A true conversation starter — this lamp embodies the playful, futuristic spirit of the 1980s and will add personality to eclectic out of the box interiors
Creator
Manufacturer
Kerst Koopman
Design Period
1980s
Production Period
1980s
Country of Manufacture
Netherlands
Identifying Marks
Well documented design and these were never made by different manufacturers
Style
Vintage, Space Age, Postmodern
Detailed Condition
Minor traces of use on the base plate and inside the plantpot cylinder some discoloration
Restoration and Damage Details
rewired and fitted with a lightswitch under large cylinder
Product Code
0426
Materials
Lacquered wood, Plastic round lampshade (a ball that sits in largest cylinder)
