Esteve Aparicio-Barba

ESTEVE APARICIO-BARBA (Spain)
“Galaxia” table lamp, 1961.
Delta de Oro Award, ADI-FAD, Barcelona, 1962.
Enameled and chrome-plated steel.
Rotating base, double extendable arm, and adjustable reflector with ball joint.
Two E27 sockets with independent pull-chain switches.
Condition: good, with signs of wear typical of a vintage piece.
Measurements: 35 cm high; 36 cm reflector diameter; 22 cm base diameter.

The “Galaxia” lamp is one of the most recognizable designs in Spanish lighting from the early 1960s. Designed by Esteve Aparicio-Barba in 1961, it was awarded the Delta de Oro in 1962, a prize that underscores its importance in the modernization of industrial design in Barcelona. It is a highly versatile piece, articulated by pivot points at the base, the arm, and the reflector.

Its appearance combines technical precision with sculptural boldness: the circular base, the chrome-plated tubular arm, and the large black reflector create a dynamic, almost orbital silhouette, in keeping with the modern aesthetic of the era.