Rare French fibre optic lamp "La Sphérique" from the 1970s Space Age.

€399
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Rare French fibre optic lamp "La Sphérique" from the 1970s Space Age.
Rare French fibre optic lamp "La Sphérique" from the 1970s Space Age.
€399
Dimensions :
H32 x W21 x D24
Color :
silver (Color)
Material :
aluminium
Style :
space age

✨ A true piece of French Space Age design — luminous, rotating, and totally hypnotic. Here is "La Sphérique", a rare French fibre optic lamp from the 1970s, identifiable by its brushed aluminium globe encircled by a ring reminiscent of Saturn, resting on a pedestal base. Inside, a colour disc driven by a motor spins continuously, projecting changing hues — amber, green, blue, white — through a dense plume of glass fibres erupting from the top of the sphere, like a luminous fountain. The effect is enchanting: hundreds of filament ends diffuse moving light throughout the room, in a slow and organic spectrum. This lamp is as much a living sculpture as it is a light source. Features: Name: La Sphérique. Origin: France, 1970s. Materials: Polished brushed aluminium, glass fibre optics. Mechanism: Internal motor with rotating colour disc + 12V 55W halogen bulb (integrated transformer) Voltage: 220V (European plug) Dimensions: H 24 cm × W 32 cm. Weight: approximately 2 kg. Condition: Vintage, fully functional. Light wear consistent with age. All fibres intact, motor running smoothly. Context & Collectibility: These fibre optic lamps are cult objects from the 70s, now highly sought after for their hypnotic light with changing colours and their retro-futuristic aesthetic. The spherical shape with its equatorial ring is a direct reference to the Space Age fascination with planets and orbits. "La Sphérique" in this globe format is particularly rare and prized by collectors of Space Age design, 70s pop decor, and vintage French lighting. A statement piece for a design studio, a collector's shelf, an intimate living room, or a film set. It photographs beautifully. Shipping: Carefully packaged with protective materials. Combination possible.

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