Orange Eyeball Wall Lamps by Delmas, 1970s

360,00 €

A unique vintage piece

A striking pair of orange eyeball wall lamps by Delmas, combining sculptural Space Age design with adjustable lighting, ideal as bedside wall lights.

  • Original French 1970s Space Age design
  • Adjustable orange lacquered metal shades
  • Semicircular chrome-plated supports
  • Original pull-cord switches for convenient bedside use

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ABOUT THIS PIECE

  • item. pair of wall lamps
  • manufacturer. Delmas
  • period. 1970s
  • country. France
  • style. space age
  • materials. lacquered metal, chrome-plated metal
  • color. orange, chrome
  • dimensions each (cm). approx. 13 W × 11 D × 16 H
  • shade. adjustable eyeball diffuser
  • socket. E14
  • switch. original pull-cord switch on each lamp
  • label. original manufacturer labels not present
  • condition. very good vintage condition with small scattered signs of wear and oxidation inside the semicircular chrome-plated supports
  • reference. 2110

 

DESIGN CONTEXT

Produced by Delmas in France during the 1970s, these orange eyeball wall lamps capture the playful and futuristic character of Space Age lighting. Their compact spherical shades and polished metal supports combine sculptural appeal with practical directional illumination.

Each lamp features a glossy orange lacquered metal shade held within a semicircular chrome-plated support. The contrast between the saturated orange finish and reflective metal creates a distinctive composition, balancing rounded volumes with a light, architectural structure.

The adjustable eyeball shades allow the direction of the light to be changed, making the pair particularly suitable for bedside lighting, reading corners or decorative wall installations. A distinctive feature is the original pull-cord switch on each lamp, allowing individual operation while preserving an appealing detail of the period.

The design reflects the fascination with spherical forms, vivid colors and adaptable domestic lighting that characterized European Space Age interiors during the 1970s. Installed together, the lamps create a rhythmic wall composition, while their compact proportions make them suitable even for smaller spaces.

To explore the playful experimentation and futuristic vision of 1960s and 1970s design, discover our Space Age Icons collection, featuring sculptural lighting, bold geometries and innovative materials that transformed everyday objects into design statements.

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