Coupe 2202 Table Lamp by Oluce
Coupe 2202 Table Lamp by Oluce
$1,875.00
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Coupe is a table lamp with a lacquered base, a chromium-plated stem and a rotating dome, designed by Joe Colombo for Oluce in 1967.
It comes in 2 finishes: Black and Scarlet Red.
The Design Story
Oluce, founded in Milan in 1945, kept Coupe’s base and stem close to the earlier Spider family, built around the same simple, ingenious mechanism: the dome pivots on the stem so the beam can be aimed up, down or sideways.
The Story
The Coupe series was initially conceived as a variation of the Spider family, also designed by Colombo, from which it kept its base and stem. A simple, ingenious mechanism connects the stem to the dome, letting the beam be directed up, down or sideways. Available with either a semi-cylindrical or a semi-spherical dome, the collection grew over the years into table, floor and wall lamps, and remains one of Oluce’s most renowned and appreciated designs.
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).
“The simple, ingenious mechanism that connects the stem to the head”
Oluce, on Joe Colombo’s Coupe
Awards and Recognition
Coupe won the International Design Award of the American Institute of Interior Designers in Chicago in 1968, and it is held in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Neue Sammlung in Munich.
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Why You’ll Love It
Coupe is a compact, sculptural desk or table light: the dome rotates so you can aim it at a book or bounce the light off the ceiling for a softer glow.
Made for Real Life
It takes one E26 bulb up to 100W (bulb not included). The lamp is not dimmable and is UL listed. Wipe the lacquered base and chrome stem with a soft dry cloth and skip abrasive or solvent cleaners.
Product Details
| Maker | Oluce, Milan (since 1945) |
|---|---|
| Product | Coupe 2202 table lamp |
| Designer | Joe Colombo (1967) |
| Type | Table lamp, direct light |
| Height | 15.7 in (40 cm) |
| Base diameter | 9 in (23 cm) |
| Material | Lacquered metal, chromium-plated stem, aluminium dome |
| Finishes | Black; scarlet red |
| Light source | 1 x E26, 100W max (bulb not included) |
| Dimming | Not dimmable |
| Rating | UL listed |
| Product weight | 11 lb (5 kg) |
| Made in | Italy |
| Item numbers | Black: OL-COUPE-2202-BL; Scarlet red: OL-COUPE-2202-RE |
Where It Shines
Place it on a desk, a console or a nightstand where the dome can be aimed at a task or bounced for ambient light. It suits mid-century, modern and Italian-design rooms.
Questions We Hear Most
How big is the Coupe 2202 table lamp?
It is 15.7 in (40 cm) tall with a 9 in (23 cm) wide base.
Can the dome be aimed?
Yes. The dome rotates on the chrome stem so the beam can be aimed up, down or sideways.
What bulb does it use?
One E26 bulb up to 100W; the bulb is not included.
Is the Coupe 2202 UL listed?
Yes, the version we sell is UL listed.
Who designed the Coupe 2202?
Joe Colombo designed it for Oluce in 1967; the collection won the AIA International Design Award in 1968.
Why We Love It
Coupe brings a design icon to the desk: a precise, aimable light with real sculptural presence in a compact footprint.
Shipping Info
| Processing Time | In stock. Ships in 2 to 4 business days. |
|---|---|
| Ships From | United States |
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