Table / Desk Lamp Model 600/5 by Gemi — Swedish Modernism in Black & Brass, 1960s

A handsome and characterful table or desk lamp from Swedish manufacturer Gemi, model 600/5, dating from the 1960s. This is a well-resolved piece of mid-century Scandinavian design that combines the period’s taste for clean geometric form with a thoroughly practical, adjustable construction.The lamp consists of a circular brushed brass base with an integrated push-button switch, from which rises a tapered conical stem finished in matte black. A flexible brass gooseneck arm connects the stem to the shade, allowing the light to be directed precisely as needed — a signature feature of the functionalist desk lamp tradition that flourished across Scandinavia in this era. The shade itself is a satisfying double-cone form in brushed brass with a white-painted interior, which directs and softens the light beautifully. The warm brass tones throughout give the lamp a cohesive, considered quality that feels anything but accidental.The underside of the base is stamped with the Gemi maker’s mark and the model number 600/5, confirming its authenticity. Gemi was a Swedish lighting manufacturer active during the mid-twentieth century, producing functional yet aesthetically refined pieces that typify the best of postwar Scandinavian design.The lamp is in very good vintage condition. There are minor age-related marks on the stem. A small dent is present on the rim of the base but does not meaningfully affect the lamp’s appearance. Fitted with an E27 socket. Category Lighting / Desk / Table Height 42 cm Depth/length 30 cm Diameter Base 13, 5 cm - Shade 12, 5 cm Production year 1960s Manufacturer Gemi Country Sweden Reference number 260188 150, - Us.