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Bent Gantzel Boysen for IKEA — “Libra” Lamp Base, 1982
$1,170
£896.95
€1,026.37
CA$1,653.47
A$1,797.26
CHF 962.10
MX$21,724.71
NOK 12,124.37
SEK 11,181.81
DKK 7,665.32
About the Item
Lamp base from the “Libra” series, designed by Bent Gantzel Boysen for IKEA Sweden in 1982. This model represents a distinctive moment in IKEA’s early design collaborations, where industrial materials and clearly articulated structures were central to the company’s visual direction. Boysen’s work often explored the relationship between linear construction and functional clarity, which is evident in the aluminium profile framework and the integrated acrylic elements used in this base.
The architectural composition gives the piece a vertical and measured presence, with an emphasis on proportion and material expression rather than decorative detail. “Libra” appears in IKEA’s 1983 catalog material and reflects the brand’s early 1980s design language—lean, engineered, and visually transparent. The original textile-covered shade for this model was introduced later; this listing refers to the lamp base only.
Executed in aluminium and acrylic, the structure retains its original finish with light, age-appropriate wear. The piece offers a precise representation of Boysen’s contribution to IKEA’s design history and fits naturally within collections focused on Scandinavian lighting, early postmodern industrial design, or documented IKEA production from the era.
- Creator:IKEA (Manufacturer),Bent Gantzel-Boysen (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 13.78 in (35.01 cm)Width: 13.78 in (35.01 cm)Depth: 13.78 in (35.01 cm)
- Power Source:Plug-in
- Voltage:220-240v
- Lampshade:Not Included
- Style:Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1980-1989
- Date of Manufacture:1982s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Stockholm, SE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10685247893562
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