Space Age Table Lamp by Arnold Berges for Staff Leuchten, Germany, 1970s

Pearl white vintage table lamp designed by Arnold Berges for Staff Leuchten in Germany in the 1970s.

Evoking the Space Age optimism of 1970s West Germany, this Staff Leuchten table lamp pairs a crisp cylindrical shade with a polished chrome ring base for a sculptural, floating look on the desk or sideboard. The head tilts to direct light where needed, while a mirrored internal reflector delivers a cozy, concentrated beam—perfect for reading, accenting objects, or creating atmospheric up- or downlighting scenes. The perforated rear cap aids ventilation and adds a graphic touch visible from behind, a subtle detail seen on Staff’s spotlight-style heads from the period.

Brand and design: Founded in 1945 in Lemgo, Staff & Schwarz (Staff Leuchten) rose to international prominence across the 1960s–70s with award‑winning luminaires and cross‑European collaborations, culminating in acquisition by Zumtobel in 1994; this lamp reflects the firm’s functional engineering and sleek Space Age aesthetics. Spotlight‑type table lamps from this era are often linked to designers such as Arnold Berges and demonstrate Staff’s emphasis on adjustability, optical control, and restrained forms.

• Lamp head diameter: 20 cm
• Lamp head height: 16 cm
• Total height: 47 cm
• Base diameter: 23 cm
• Total length of the cord: 150 cm
• Material: Duroplast
• Color cord: pearl white
• Maximum wattage 60W
• Socket: E27 (LED compatible)

Condition: Please refer to the detailed photos. Subtle surface scratches have blended into an organic pattern, enhancing the lamp’s unique vintage character.