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Topolino Table Lamp by Matteo Thun for Bieffeplast, Italy, 1980s
$1,715.98
£1,282.30
€1,450
CA$2,389.41
A$2,567.67
CHF 1,377.71
MX$30,245.63
NOK 17,323.12
SEK 15,824.56
DKK 11,053.46
About the Item
A distinctive Topolino table lamp designed by Matteo Thun and produced by Bieffeplast in Italy during the 1980s. This characterful lamp is a clear expression of late postmodern Italian design, where industrial logic, playfulness, and graphic clarity come together in a compact object.
The Topolino lamp is defined by its cubic metal housing, punctuated by two polished tubular steel handles that arc outward like stylized ears a subtle and humorous reference echoed in the lamp’s name. The front-facing diffuser softens the light into a calm, even glow, while the matte grey body contrasts elegantly with the reflective metal elements. The composition feels both mechanical and anthropomorphic, a balance that typifies Thun’s approach to design during this period.
Produced by Bieffeplast, a company known for embracing experimental and forward-looking designers, the Topolinolamp reflects the spirit of 1980s Italian design: intelligent, expressive, and quietly ironic. It functions equally well as a table lamp, accent light, or collectible design object.
A refined yet playful piece with strong graphic presence and enduring appeal.
About the Designer
Matteo Thun is an Italian architect and designer whose work spans architecture, lighting, furniture, and product design. Emerging from the radical design culture of the late 1970s and 1980s, Thun is known for combining conceptual clarity with warmth and usability. His designs from this period are increasingly recognized as important examples of postmodern Italian design.
Condition
In excellent condition.
Details
Designer: Matteo Thun
Producer: Bieffeplast
Country: Italy
Period: 1980s
Condition: Excellent
Dimensions H 35 x W 41 x D 10,5 cm
- Creator:Matteo Thun (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 13.78 in (35 cm)Width: 16.15 in (41 cm)Depth: 4.34 in (11 cm)
- Power Source:Hardwired
- Voltage:220-240v
- Lampshade:Not Included
- Style:Post-Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1980-1989
- Date of Manufacture:Unknown
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:DE KWAKEL, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: 04050126TL1stDibs: LU10646248334482
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