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This ST11 floor lamp, designed by Maarten Van Severen for Light, Belgium, in 1997, is a great example of the …
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This ST11 floor lamp, designed by Maarten Van Severen for Light, Belgium, in 1997, is a great example of the pure and timeless design that defines Van Severen's work. As one of the first U-Line productions, it holds a special place in design history. Now crafted by Wästberg Lights, this original piece has become even more desirable. Made from anodized aluminum, it features a 360º rotating rod and an adjustable arm for maximum versatility.
The lamp remains in good original condition for its age and is marked with the manufacturer's label underneath.
Maarten Van Severen (1956 - 2005) was a celebrated Belgian furniture designer and interior architect. Hailing from an artistic family background, with his father, abstract painter Dan Van Severen, and his brother, designer Fabiaan Van Severen, he began his architectural studies in Ghent before delving into furniture design in 1986. Beyond furniture design, Van Severen's interests extended to the interaction between furniture and architectural environments. This led to collaborations with Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas, resulting in notable projects like the Villa Dall'Ava in Paris, the Seattle Public Library and the Casa da Música in Porto. He also contributed to the public spaces of the Van Abbemuseum in Eindhoven and completed his first and final full architectural project, a kitchen pavilion for the Boxy twins' catering business in Deurle. Van Severen's designs radiate effortless elegance, with meticulous attention to detail.
The strength of his designs lies in the tension between their archetypal forms and the intensity with which he crafted them, initially by hand and later employing semi-industrial and industrial methods. The artisanal crafting process placed significant emphasis on the natural and tactile qualities of the material. The anachronistic poetry of this approach resonated deeply: the slowness, the physical contact with raw materials, the honesty, simplicity\. Wood was treated only with soap, devoid of protective varnish or coloring. Its origin remains recognizable, allowing the product to bear the traces of human use. Users are encouraged to leave scratches and stains on the furniture; these human imprints enrich the object, adding a unique character, a soul. His work is celebrated worldwide and is featured in the permanent collections of prestigious institutions such as the MoMA in New York, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. This piece has an attribution mark,
I am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution,
European Plug (up to 250V).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise.
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- Dimensions
- 23.62ʺW × 9.45ʺD × 48.03ʺL
- Styles
- Minimalist
- Period
- 1990s
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gray
- Condition Notes
- Patina Consistent with Age and Use Patina Consistent with Age and Use less
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