Vintage 1970s Modernist Geometric Sculptural Table Lamp With Travertine Base.

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Striking late-1970s sculptural table lamp defined by a crisp architectural frame and balanced composition of stone and metal. The design … Read more Striking late-1970s sculptural table lamp defined by a crisp architectural frame and balanced composition of stone and metal. The design centers around a square geometric structure rising from a solid travertine base, with a polished sphere element suspended near the base of the frame. This interplay of vertical lines and rounded forms gives the lamp a strong architectural presence while maintaining a refined modernist simplicity.

The frame forms a square architectural structure with a suspended sphere, creating a visually balanced composition that feels both structural and sculptural. The brass-tone frame contrasts beautifully with the pale travertine slab base, a material pairing that became especially popular in high-end modern interiors during the late 1970s.

The shade is large and shallow, almost like a pagoda or mushroom profile. These shades were often made by spinning aluminum on a lathe, then applying a brushed finish. The resulting surface displays subtle circular movement in the metal, adding depth and texture without overpowering the clean geometry of the design.

The wide shade style was used to create a wide wash of light, typical of modernist interior lighting of the period. When illuminated, the lamp casts a soft, ambient glow across a table or console rather than directing light downward in a narrow beam, making it ideal for layered interior lighting.

With its architectural silhouette and generous proportions, the lamp works particularly well on a console table, sideboard, or large end table where the broad aluminum shade can visually anchor the space while providing warm ambient illumination.

A distinctive example of late-1970s geometric modernist lighting, combining travertine, metal, and spun aluminum into a cohesive sculptural form.

Details
• Vintage late 1970s modernist design
• Travertine stone base
• Brass-tone geometric frame with suspended sphere detail
• Spun aluminum shade with brushed finish
• Two-light configuration with candelabra sockets

Dimensions
Height: 25 in.
Shade Span: 21 in. See less