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1960's Ant Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M
1960's Ant Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M
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An exceptionally rare and striking piece of lighting design by Ingo Maurer for his Munich-based label Design M. The Ant lamp (or "Ameise") was designed in the late 1960's and is an early example of Maurer's experimental, sculptural approach to lighting. A true statement piece that balances industrial minimalism with creature-like whimsy.
The lamp features a cylindrical aluminum body and eight angled stainless steel legs, creating an expressive silhouette that resembles a mechanical insect or alien object. Designed to sit low on a surface or crawl across the floor, it casts dramatic shadows and emits a focused beam of light from a mirrored bulb. Rare, collectible, and still utterly contemporary.
✦ Width 44 cm, height 22 cm
✦ Original Design M production (not a reissue)
✦ Brushed aluminum & stainless steel
✦ E14 bulb (silver top bulb included)
✦ European plug, original cord with inline switch
✦ Period: Late 1960's
✦ Excellent vintage condition with light wear consistent with age
NOTE ON THE DESIGNER – Ingo Maurer (1932–2019) was a pioneering German lighting designer celebrated for his poetic, witty and unconventional works. His studio, Design M, became a hub for experimental lighting in the 1960s and beyond. Maurer’s designs are held in museum collections worldwide, including MoMA and the Vitra Design Museum.
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SHIPPING & FREE PICK-UP
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CONDITION & DETAILS
CONDITION & DETAILS
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