Luis Pérez de la Oliva

LUIS PÉREZ DE LA OLIVA (Spain, mid-twentieth century) for Fase.
Fase Serpente table lamp,. Madrid, 1970's.
Lacquered metal, chromed metal and rubber.
With the brand's stamp and logo on the back.
Exhibits sligthly wear consistent with age and use.
Measurements: 94 cm (fully extended); 19 x 8 cm (the lampshade). Weight 1 kg.

Model of the prestigious Spanish lamp Fase never seen until now, very rare. Formed by a flexible and moldable arm adjustable to every moment of use. Designed by Luis Perez de la Oliva in Madrid in the 1970s. The metal lampshade has been lacquered in black and has the same shape as the Torpedo model of the same brand. The arm is made of rubber, flexible, also in black. At the base has a grip with nut to anchor to a table or support in addition to the characteristic switch of the Phase lamps.

Fase lamps are distinguished by their impeccable design, functionality and quality of materials. A true emblem of Spanish manufacturing, Fase has exported its lighting to more than 32 countries in the last 30 years.
Spanish lighting manufacturer Fase was founded in Madrid in 1964 by industrial designer Pedro Martín. Martín first sold his self-produced lamps in markets, before successfully establishing a factory in Torrejón de Ardoz, just outside Madrid. In the 1970s, Fase was a major player in the Spanish manufacturing industry, contributing to an economy struggling with oil crises and a difficult transition to democracy. Fase sold lighting for more than three decades to 32 different countries, with its largest markets being the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, 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 often contradictory.
Luis Pérez de la Oliva specialized in the design of office or home lamps. He worked mostly for Fase in the 1970s and 1980s. His pieces radiate the timeless charm of vintage design. Spanish lighting manufacturer Fase was founded in Madrid in 1964 by industrial designer Pedro Martín. Martín sold his self-produced lamps first in markets, before successfully establishing a factory in Torrejón de Ardoz, on the outskirts of Madrid. In the 1970s, Fase was a major player in the Spanish manufacturing industry, contributing to an economy struggling with oil crises and a difficult transition to democracy. Fase sold lighting for more than three decades to 32 different countries, with its largest markets being the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, 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 often contradictory.