Oliver Flexible-Arm Wall Reading Light by Carpyen
Oliver Flexible-Arm Wall Reading Light by Carpyen
$600.00
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Oliver joins the simplicity of its lines with impeccable function. Gabriel Teixidó gave it a small body and a flexible arm, so it stays discreet until the moment you need it.
Carpyen suggests it for reading, or as an additional light source in smaller spaces.
The Design Story
Teixidó designed Oliver in 2011 as a compact wall light with a long arm of 48 cm (18.9 in) that bends up to 90 degrees. The metal is kept slender, and the form is deliberately plain: it is a tool first, an object second. It comes in black, chrome, nickel or white.
Carpyen makes it in Barcelona, where it has produced lighting since 1948.
About the Designer
Gabriel Teixidó was born in Barcelona in 1947 and trained at the city's School of Applied Arts and Artistic Trades. A freelance industrial designer since 1970, he calls himself a “fairly industrial” designer: his work avoids fashion and showmanship in favor of formal restraint and quiet usefulness. He won SIDI awards for the Bolero chair in 1986 and for the Columba lamp, made by Carpyen, in 1987, and has received the ADI-FAD Delta de Plata several times.
What interests me is that my designs are useful, that people feel comfortable with them, that they are a help.
Why You'll Love It
Oliver is a lamp for slow evenings. Swing the arm toward your book and you get a small, warm pool of light that does not wake a partner. When it is not needed, it folds back against the wall and nearly disappears. The warm color of the LED is gentle on tired eyes, and the finishes give you the option to match a tap, a frame or a headboard.
Where It's Best Placed
It belongs above a bedhead, beside an armchair or in a small nook, where the light needs to be personal. It is for indoor, dry rooms.
Product Details
| Designer | Gabriel Teixidó, 2011 |
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| Type | Oliver Wall Light |
| Finishes | Black; Chrome; Nickel; White |
| Dimensions | W 5.5 cm (2.2 in) × D 10 cm (3.9 in) × H 52 cm (20.5 in) |
| Materials | Metal |
| Light source | Integrated LED |
| Power | 2 |
| Color temperature | 3000 K |
| Light output | 100 lm |
| CRI | 80 |
| Voltage | 100-240 V / 50-60 Hz |
| IP rating | IP20 |
| Electrical class | Class I |
| Certification | CE |
| Weight | 0.87 kg (1.9 lb) |
| Use | Indoor |
| Made in | Barcelona, Spain |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Finishes, Sizes and SKUs
| Black | LM-CARPYEN-6711200 (Carpyen ref. 6711200) |
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| Chrome | LM-CARPYEN-6711001 (Carpyen ref. 6711001) |
| Nickel | LM-CARPYEN-6711000 (Carpyen ref. 6711000) |
| White | LM-CARPYEN-6711100 (Carpyen ref. 6711100) |
About Carpyen
Carpyen was founded in Barcelona in 1948 and still makes its lamps in its own Barcelona workshops, joining art, craft and industry from classic standards to fully custom pieces. Its lights hang in hotels such as the Mercure Versailles, Paris J'adore and L'Esquisse, and the brand received an ADI-FAD Delta award in 1982.
Questions We Hear Most
Who designed the Oliver wall light?
Gabriel Teixidó designed Oliver in 2011 for Carpyen, and it is made in Barcelona.
What finishes does Oliver come in?
Black, chrome, nickel and white.
How does the Oliver arm move?
The arm is flexible and can bend up to 90 degrees, so you can direct the light where you need it.
What is Oliver best for?
Carpyen recommends it for reading or as an additional light source in smaller spaces.
What light source does the Oliver Wall Light use?
The Oliver Wall Light uses an integrated LED, so there is no bulb to buy or change.
Where is the Oliver Wall Light made?
In Barcelona, Spain. Carpyen has made its lamps there since 1948, in its own workshops.
Can I return the Oliver Wall Light?
All Carpyen orders are final sale, so please check the measurements and finish before ordering. We're glad to help you choose first.
Shipping Info
| Lead Time | In U.S. stock: leaves our warehouse in 3–5 business days. Not in U.S. stock: crafted for you in Barcelona and delivered in about 4–6 weeks. |
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| Ships From | United States, or Barcelona, Spain 🇪🇸 |
| Warranty | 2-year manufacturer warranty |
All Carpyen orders are final sale. Need help choosing a size or finish? Our design team is happy to help before you order.
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