Mini Spider Table Lamp by Oluce

Mini Spider is a compact LED table lamp that brings Joe Colombo’s 1965 Spider down to desk size, re-engineered by Oluce in 2025.

It comes in 3 colors: Lacquered Black, Scarlet Red and Blue, each on a chromed stem.

The Design Story

Oluce, founded in Milan in 1945, kept everything that made the original Spider work and scaled it for a smaller table. The light head still follows the “hammer head” shape of the original, the stem is chromed and the base is lacquered metal. The reflector is adjustable, so the compact lamp still puts its light exactly where you want it. The new palette of black, scarlet red and blue gives it a bold accent for modern rooms.

The Story

The first Spider was designed by Joe Colombo in 1965 and won the Compasso d’Oro in 1967. Oluce re-engineered it as the Mini Spider in 2025, keeping the balance and details of the original in a smaller table version. The full-size Spider table and floor lamps are still part of the Oluce collection.

The Designers

Joe Colombo (1930 to 1971) was one of the major Italian designers of the postwar years and died at 41. Oluce describes his work as optimistic and forward looking. He designed complete living cells such as Visiona ’69 for Bayer, the Mini-Kitchen of 1963, the Bobby cart and Elda armchair of 1970 and the mp lamp of 1972, along with lamps for Oluce such as Spider and Acrilica.

“Three elements that combine technique and aesthetics in a product that is indelible in the memory.”

Oluce, on Mini Spider

How It Was Made

Mini Spider has a lacquered metal base, a chromium-plated vertical stem and an adjustable reflector in lacquered aluminium. Oluce re-engineered the proportions so the details of the original stay in balance at the smaller size, and it makes the lamp in Italy.

Downloads

• Technical sheet (PDF)

Why You’ll Love It

Mini Spider is the easiest way to own a design icon. It is small enough for a bedside table or a shelf, the head tilts to aim the light, and the three colors make it a bright, graphic accent. The LED is included, so you can plug it in and use it.

Made for Real Life

The 5W G9 LED is included, so the lamp is ready to use out of the box. It has a standard on/off switch and is not dimmable. Wipe the finish with a soft dry cloth and avoid abrasive or solvent cleaners.

Product Details

Where It Shines

Place it on a bedside table, a small desk, a shelf or a console. It suits modern, mid-century and playful interiors, and the red or blue versions work as a single color accent against neutral walls.

Questions We Hear Most

How big is the Mini Spider table lamp?

The lamp is 13.4 in (34 cm) tall and 7.5 in (19 cm) wide, small enough for a nightstand, shelf or compact desk.

Is the LED included in the Mini Spider?

Yes. The 5W G9 LED is included, so the lamp is ready to use.

Can I dim the Mini Spider?

No. The lamp is listed as not dimmable and works with a simple on/off switch.

Can I aim the light on the Mini Spider?

Yes. The reflector is adjustable, so you can tilt the head toward your book, desk or wall.

How is the Mini Spider different from the Spider?

Mini Spider is a smaller table version re-engineered by Oluce in 2025, with an LED source and colors including blue. The full-size Spider table lamp was designed in 1965 and uses a 48W G9 bulb.

Who designed the Mini Spider?

It is based on the Spider designed by Joe Colombo in 1965, re-engineered by Oluce and launched in 2025.

Why We Love It

Mini Spider keeps the attitude of a 1960s classic and fits it onto any small surface. It is playful, adjustable and ready to plug in.

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