Tokio table lamp by Shigeaki Asahara for Stilnovo in black and red, 1980s

Tokio table lamp designed by Shigeaki Asahara for Italian lighting manufacturer Stilnovo in 1980.

The model has a shade in the shape of an almost half sphere that is supported by four adjustable arms, allowing the lamp to be moved forwards and backwards. The dimmer is incorporated in the base of the lamp.

The maximum height is 64 cm/ 26 inch.

This Tokio table lamp is in very good vintage condition.  It is halogen, with an incorporated transformer in the base, which converts 220 volts to 12 volts. In countries with a lower voltage such as the US, an adapter or converter is required. Alternatively, the transformer must be replaced.

Giuliana Gramigna described the lamp in her ‘Repertoire del Design Italiano 1950-2000’ on Page 293 (1980).

If you would like to read more about Tokio or other lighting designs by Shigeaki Asahara: in the Discover section of our website you can find an interview with the designer.

Attribution

• Designer:
  Shigeaki Asahara
• Manufacturer:
  Stilnovo
• Model / Name:
  Tokio
• Design period:
  1980
• Year of production:
  1980s
• Country:
  Italy

Character

• Materials:
  Lacquered metal, Plastic
• Techniques:
  The transformer converts 220 volts to 12 volts
• Condition:
  Very good vintage condition
• Colour:
  Black, Red
• Height:
  64 cm / 26 inch
• Width:
  10 cm / 4 inch
• Depth:
  13.5 cm / 6 inch
• Please note:
  The red small cap on the regulator of the dimmer is not original (see photo 4)

Shipping

• Weight:
  4.8 kg / 11 lb
• Ships from:
  Rotterdam, The Netherlands
• Product code:
  1819294