Japanese Sirio Floor Lamp by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah, 1970s

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This rare Sirio floor lamp from the 1970s was designed by Japanese designer Kazuhide Takahama (1930–2010) for the Italian manufacturer … Read more This rare Sirio floor lamp from the 1970s was designed by Japanese designer Kazuhide Takahama (1930–2010) for the Italian manufacturer Sirrah and is a striking example of the fusion of Japanese minimalist aesthetics with Italian postmodern design.

The lamp captivates with its minimalist, graphic design. A slender, curved metal profile serves as the base, stand, and supporting structure, creating an elegant, linear silhouette. At the top is an adjustable reflector that directs the light precisely, enabling both indirect and directional lighting.

With its sculptural presence, the lamp appears almost like a three-dimensional line in the room. Despite its minimalist construction, it has a strong visual impact and is ideal as a design object in modern, postmodern, or minimalist interiors.

Typical of Takahama’s designs, the Sirio lamp combines functional clarity with architectural elegance. It is both a high-quality light source and an iconic collector’s item of 1970s Italian design.

Condition report: Signs of age and wear, with some residual emulsion paint.
The electrical system was inspected by a professional electrician, and the plug was replaced.
The lamp has also been fitted with a new cord dimmer, which can be used to turn it on and off as well as to adjust the brightness.
(The red rotary knob/on-off switch has been disabled.)
This allows the floor lamp to be used with modern, energy-saving light bulbs. I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
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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. See less