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Rare “Watapunga” table lamp by Ingo Maurer & Dagmar Mombach, 1998
This exceptional Watapunga table lamp, designed in 1998 by …
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Rare “Watapunga” table lamp by Ingo Maurer & Dagmar Mombach, 1998
This exceptional Watapunga table lamp, designed in 1998 by Ingo Maurer in collaboration with Dagmar Mombach, is a poetic example of late-20th-century experimental lighting design. Sculptural yet delicate, the lamp embodies Maurer’s distinctive approach: transforming light into an emotional, almost floating presence rather than a purely functional object.
The shade is crafted from finely structured paper, subtly wrapped to create an organic, softly undulating form. When illuminated, it emits a warm, atmospheric glow that enhances the lamp’s ethereal character. A key feature is the adjustable aluminium reflector, allowing the light to be directed and modulated, adding both functionality and visual tension to the design.
The lamp is constructed using a refined combination of paper, metal, silicone, glass, aluminium, and a steel base, highlighting Maurer’s mastery of mixing fragile and industrial materials. The slender vertical structure gives the impression of weightlessness, while the solid steel base anchors the piece with understated strength.
Highly sought after and increasingly rare, the Watapunga lamp is considered a collectible design icon, ideal for discerning collectors of postmodern and contemporary lighting, as well as for interiors that value sculptural presence and intellectual design.
Details
Designer: Ingo Maurer & Dagmar Mombach
Model: Watapunga
Year: 1998
Origin: Germany
Materials: Paper, metal, silicone, glass, aluminium, steel
Features: Adjustable reflector
Dimensions: Height: 110 cm (43.3 in) x Diameter: 14 cm (5.5 in)
Condition: Excellent vintage condition (minor age-appropriate wear consistent with careful use)
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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
- 5.51ʺW × 5.51ʺD × 43.31ʺL
- Designer
- Ingo Maurer
- Period
- 2000 - 2009
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Aluminum
- Iron
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Patina Consistent with Age and Use Patina Consistent with Age and Use less
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