Pair of postmodern lamps; Spain, 1980s.

Pair of postmodern lamps; Spain, 1980s.
Black-finished metal and parchment shade.
Measurements: 45 x 15 cm (x2).
This pair of lamps features a geometric composition in which the black metal structure is marked by a warm tone and an enveloping shape of the parchment shades. Their conical silhouette, with an oblique profile and enveloping appearance, lends dynamism to the ensemble and establishes an interesting balance between structural rigor and the softness of the material.
Their formal configuration bears similarities to *La Lune Sous Le Chapeau* (The Moon Under the Hat), a design associated with Man Ray and produced by the Italian firm Sirrah during the 1970s and 1980s. The connection is established primarily through the shade—conceived as a curved form that partially envelops the light source—and the hallmarks of a simple structure and a silhouette with a distinctly sculptural character.
During the 1980s, Spanish design underwent a notable renewal, spurred by an openness to international trends and the growing importance of industrial design. In this context, historical references and formal experimentation helped expand the aesthetic possibilities of everyday objects beyond their strictly utilitarian function.