Brutalist Aluminium Table Lamp by Willy Luyckx for Aluclair, Belgium, 1960s

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A striking Belgian Brutalist table lamp attributed to Willy Luyckx for Aluclair, dating from the 1960s–1970s. The lamp features a … Read more A striking Belgian Brutalist table lamp attributed to Willy Luyckx for Aluclair, dating from the 1960s–1970s. The lamp features a tall cylindrical aluminium base with a highly distinctive organic relief surface, characteristic of Luyckx’s sculptural work in aluminium. The textured decoration gives the otherwise simple cylindrical form a strong sculptural presence and beautifully illustrates the expressive character of Belgian Brutalist design.

The aluminium base is complemented by an exceptionally characterful original period fabric shade in deep brown-black, finished with elegant metallic-gold coloured edging along both the upper and lower rims. The shade has a wonderfully authentic period appearance and adds a warm, atmospheric quality to the lamp when illuminated. The combination of the sculptural silver-toned aluminium, dark textile shade and subtle gold detailing creates a sophisticated and highly decorative presence.

The aluminium base retains its original textured finish and natural signs of age and use, including visible surface marks and light scratches, particularly on the smoother sections of the cylindrical form. The original fabric shade also shows minor age-related signs of use. These traces are consistent with the age of the piece and contribute to its authentic vintage character and patina.

A particularly distinctive example of Belgian Brutalist lighting, combining sculptural aluminium work with an original period shade. Its strong vertical form and richly textured surface make it an especially striking decorative object, both illuminated and unlit.

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* Designer: Attributed to Willy Luyckx
* Manufacturer: Attributed to Aluclair
* Country of origin: Belgium
* Period: 1960s–1970s
* Style: Belgian Brutalist / Mid-Century Modern
* Material: Sculpted aluminium, fabric
* Base height: 50 cm
* Base diameter: 9 cm
* Base depth: 9 cm
* Shade: Original period fabric shade with metallic-gold edging
* Condition: Good vintage condition with visible signs of age and use, including surface marks and light scratches to the aluminium and minor age-related wear to the shade. 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