Luis Pérez de la Oliva for Grin

LUIS PÉREZ DE LA OLIVA (Spain, mid-20th century) for Grin.
“Tiburón” table lamp, 1960s.
Wood, chrome-plated metal, white-lacquered metal, and opal glass.
In working condition. Exhibits wear consistent with age and use.
Measurements: 41 x 30 x 60 cm.
“Tiburón” desk lamp, designed by Luis Pérez de la Oliva for Grin, Spain, 1960s. Crafted with a wooden frame, a white-lacquered arm, a base and details in chrome-plated metal, and a circular opal glass shade. Its organic and balanced silhouette, inspired by the aerodynamic forms of the era, makes it one of the most representative pieces of mid-20th-century Spanish design, combining functionality and elegance.
Luis Pérez de la Oliva specialized in designing lamps for offices and homes. He worked primarily for the Fase company in the 1970s and 1980s. His pieces exude the timeless charm of vintage design. The Spanish lighting manufacturer Fase was founded in Madrid in 1964 by industrial designer Pedro Martín. Martín initially sold his self-produced lamps at markets before successfully establishing a factory in Torrejón de Ardoz, on the outskirts of Madrid. In the 1970s, Fase was one of the leading players in the Spanish manufacturing industry, contributing to an economy struggling with oil crises and a difficult transition to democracy. For more than three decades, Fase sold lighting to 32 different countries, with its largest markets being the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Canada, and the United States. Despite Fase’s commercial success, information about the company and its history is scarce, and sources are often contradictory.