FA1 aluminium table lamp by Peter Nelson for Architectural Lighting, 1960s

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The FA1 table lamp made from aluminium is one of the FA range, designed by the English former aeronautical engineer Peter Nelson in the 1960s. The FA range forms, together with the FB range, Nelson’s most iconic light designs.

Characteristic for this model is the ‘cube switch block’ that was hand-milled from solid aluminium. The minimalistic design is adjustable in height and the shade can be adjusted in any desired direction. Manufactured by Architectural Lighting Ltd, UK.

Attribution

  • Designer:
    Peter Nelson
  • Manufacturer:
    Architectural Lighting
  • Model / Name:
    FA1
  • Design period:
    1963
  • Country:
    United Kingdom

Character

  • Materials:
    Aluminium
  • Condition:
    Good vintage condition, with some inevitable but certainly not disturbing tiny scratches
  • Colour:
    Silver
  • Height:
    61 cm / 25 inch
  • Diameter:
    18 cm / 8 inch

Shipping

  • Weight:
    1.3 kg / 3 lb
  • Ships from:
    Rotterdam, The Netherlands
  • Product code:
    1820402

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