Estel by Studi Blanc, Joan Antoni Blanc design for Metalarte, 1980s Spain

This lamp is part of the 'Estel' series designed by Estudi Blanc for Metalarte in the early 1980s. Estudi Blanc, founded in 1971 by Joan Antoni Blanc and Pau Joan Vidal, created numerous designs for leading Spanish furniture and lighting publishers. This large floor lamp features a conical lampshade in translucent white methacrylate and a circular base and shaft in grey lacquered steel. The clever spring clamp design, characteristic of the 'Estel' series, allows for adjustable heights to achieve a warmer and more focused light. It is one of the most iconic pieces of 1980s home lighting design. Owning a piece associated with Joan Antoni Blanc means bringing a part of Spanish design history into your interior. His pioneering approach to industrial production and functional design gives the work an intellectual and cultural dimension beyond its visual appeal. The combination of modernist principles, practical functionality, and distinctive design makes it suitable for sophisticated residential interiors, design collections, galleries, and curated commercial spaces. For collectors, the connection to one of Spain's important design pioneers adds an additional layer of provenance and interest.