Flischi Floor Lamps by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1976, Set of 2

Designer Ingo Maurer (1932–2019) Brand Design M, Munich, Germany Era 1970s Design Year 1976 Materials Nickel-plated steel, paper-covered lampshades Size H approx. 132 cm | Shade Ø approx. 60 cm Condition Good original condition Bibliography Helmut Bauer, Ingo Maurer – Making Light, Munich, 1992, illustrated on p. 79. Selected items – We change the way you think about forever. ngo Maurer designed the Flischi floor lamp in 1976 for Design M in Munich, Germany. The design emerged during a period in which Maurer increasingly moved away from conventional lighting forms, treating material, construction, and the effect of light as equally important elements of an object. Flischi is remarkably minimalist in form. A delicate nickel-plated steel frame supports the generously proportioned shade. With its light, almost floating construction, the lamp resembles a parasol: slender in its supporting structure, broadly extended at the top, and entirely focused on the effect of the shade. Despite its size, the lamp has a remarkable sense of lightness. A touch of the Côte d'Azur! It is precisely this reduction that gives the design its distinctive character. The clear construction, balanced proportions, and focus on material and light define the lamp's appearance. The result is a design that feels both precise and effortless, a principle characteristic of many of Ingo Maurer's works. As a pair, the two lamps create a particularly balanced presence within a room. They can be positioned symmetrically, for example beside a sofa, a sideboard, or a bed, but work equally well as freestanding objects. The large shades produce a soft, pleasant light, creating a calm, warm atmosphere that invites you to spend time in the room. At the same time, the lamps retain a clear and understated design language, offering a rare combination of sophisticated design and lighting that immediately makes a space feel more welcoming. If interested, please request the condition report.