Vintage Swedish Table Lamp by Ola Wihlborg for Ikea, 2000

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A fabulous and highly iconic contemporary design lamp by ola wihlborg, created for ikea sweden in 2000 in a notably … Read more A fabulous and highly iconic contemporary design lamp by ola wihlborg, created for ikea sweden in 2000 in a notably limited edition.

this striking piece embodies the bold, experimental spirit of late 20th-century and early 2000s scandinavian design, combining sculptural form with a distinctly futuristic presence.
the lamp is executed in white powder-coated steel with a synthetic / acrylic shade, resulting in a clean, minimalist aesthetic softened by its rounded, organic contours. Its composition is especially compelling: the lower section forms a stable conical base, while the upper body expands into a generous, tilted rounded volume, creating a dynamic interplay of geometry, balance and movement.

the contrast between the grounded cone and the expressive upper form gives the lamp a strong architectural identity and an unmistakably space age / postmodern character.
both functional and sculptural, this lamp works beautifully as a statement piece within a contemporary interior, but is equally suited to a more daring experimental, futuristic or space age setting. It is a design that commands attention even when unlit, making it as much a collectible object as a source of ambient light.

ola wihlborg studied at the renowned beckmans school of design and has received several prestigious distinctions, including the red dot design award and the ikea scholarship. His work has been featured in numerous national and international exhibitions, including galerie pascal’s “stars”, design biennalen st. Etienne, swedish design in tokyo, 100% design london, and möbelmässan stockholm.

over the years, wihlborg has collaborated with a number of respected design-led companies, among them ikea, asplund, playsam, and collection pascale.
this example is an excellent representation of wihlborg’s distinctive design language: playful yet disciplined, sculptural yet practical, and deeply rooted in the tradition of innovative swedish contemporary design. This piece has an attribution mark,
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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