Mini Coupe Table Lamp by Oluce

Mini Coupe is a compact table lamp with a semi-cylindrical aluminum shade on a chrome stem, a smaller version of the Coupe that Joe Colombo designed in 1967 for Oluce.

It comes in 4 finishes: Lacquered Black, Anodic Bronze, Scarlet Red and Mustard Yellow.

The Design Story

Oluce, founded in Milan in 1945, introduced Mini Coupe in 2021 as a smaller table version of Coupe, in four new contemporary colors. Joe Colombo first drew Coupe in 1967 as a variation on the Spider lamp, keeping that lamp’s base and stem. The Mini Coupe keeps the same profile: a chrome-plated stem, a lacquered metal base and an adjustable reflector that gives direct light where you aim it. Oluce says it keeps all the vigor of Colombo’s designs of the 1960s.

The Designers

Joe Colombo was one of the major Italian designers of the postwar years and died in 1971 at the age of 41. Oluce describes his work as an optimistic look toward the future rather than a nostalgic one. He designed integrated living cells such as Visiona ’69 for Bayer and compact self-contained objects such as the Mini-Kitchen of 1963. His other works include the Bobby cart and the Elda armchair (both 1970), a chair for Kartell (1968) and the mp lamp (1972).

“Coupé originated in 1967 from the creative intuition of Joe Colombo”

Oluce, on Joe Colombo

How It Was Made

Oluce makes Mini Coupe in Italy with a lacquered metal base, a chromium-plated stem and an adjustable reflector in lacquered aluminum. The reflector tilts so you can point the light at a page, a desk or a wall.

Awards and Recognition

Oluce notes that the original Coupe won an International Design Award from the American Institute of Interior Designers in Chicago the year after its creation. Coupe is also part of the permanent collections of the MoMA in New York and the Neue Sammlung Museum in Munich.

Downloads

• Technical sheet (PDF)
• Assembly instructions (PDF)

Why You’ll Love It

Mini Coupe is small enough for a nightstand or a narrow desk and still has the bold character of a 1960s classic. The adjustable shade lets you aim the light, and the four colors let you match a room or collect more than one.

Made for Real Life

The lamp takes one G9 LED bulb of 5W, and the bulb is not included, so you can pick the one you like. The light is 3000K warm white and about 300 lumens. It is UL rated for use in the US and is not dimmable. Wipe the metal with a soft dry or slightly damp cloth and skip abrasive or solvent cleaners.

Product Details

Where It Shines

Place it on a nightstand, a desk, a console or a bookshelf. It suits modern, mid-century and Italian-design rooms and works well as a reading light or as a small accent in a group.

Questions We Hear Most

How big is the Mini Coupe table lamp?

It is 13.4 in (34 cm) tall and 5.9 in (15 cm) wide, which fits a nightstand, a desk or a shelf.

What bulb does the Mini Coupe use?

It takes one G9 LED bulb up to 5W. The bulb is not included, so you can choose the one you prefer.

Can I dim the Mini Coupe?

No. The sheet lists the Mini Coupe as not dimmable, and it works with a simple on/off switch.

Is the Mini Coupe UL rated?

Yes. The US version is UL rated, which suits use in American homes.

What is the difference between Coupe and Mini Coupe?

Mini Coupe is the smaller table version of Colombo’s Coupe and keeps the chrome stem and semi-cylindrical shade of the original.

Who designed the Mini Coupe?

Joe Colombo designed the original Coupe in 1967, and Oluce introduced the smaller Mini Coupe in 2021.

Why We Love It

Mini Coupe packs a design classic into a small size. The shade tilts, the chrome stem catches the light, and the color range makes it easy to choose one that fits your room.

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