Floor lamp & CD holder by David Lewis for Bang & Olufsen, Beolab 8000, ca 1990

"beolab 8000" floor lamp & cd holder at the same time, designed by designer david lewis for bang. & olufsen around 1990. The brushed aluminum structure is placed on a point on a square stone base (schist type). Intensity adjustment is done with the “touch” finger on the brushed aluminum structure. Lamp in good condition, power supply has been replaced and works perfectly. "the beolab 8000, as light as a ballerina on her pointes..." it was designed by david lewis, inspired by an organ pipe found in a flea market, a musical symbol certainly, but one of lightness and timeless in its common measure... Biography: david lewis (1939-2011) was a british industrial designer best known for his work for bang & olufsen. He was a prominent member of the royal designers for industry. Several of the products he designed are part of moma's permanent design collection. Bang & olufsen (b&o) is a danish company that designs and manufactures high-end audiovisual devices and products. It was founded in 1925 in quistrup in central jutland.

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