Philippe Starck for Flos - Arà Table Lamp, 1988 Polished Chome, Italian Postmod

An original “Arà” table lamp designed by French designer Philippe Starck in 1988 and manufactured by Flos, Italy. Executed in polished chrome with a slender curved stem, circular base, and distinctive adjustable horn-shaped light housing; retains original Flos Arà manufacturer’s label. The design is documented by the Museum of Modern Art, New York, which holds an example in its permanent collection.  The dramatically tapered shade and sweeping support create a sculptural silhouette that appears almost weightless despite its polished metal construction. The lamp exemplifies Starck’s ability to transform a functional object into an expressive postmodern form through humor, reduction, and unexpected geometry. Dimensions: 22.75”h x 10.75”w x 7”d. In good to fair condition. Full condition report available upon request.  Philippe Starck (b. 1949) is an internationally influential French designer whose multidisciplinary career encompasses furniture, lighting, interiors, architecture, and industrial design. His collaboration with Flos began during the 1980s, with the “Arà” among his important early lighting designs for the Italian manufacturer. Starck’s work is represented extensively in major international design collections, including the Museum of Modern Art, New York, which catalogs numerous examples of his furniture, lighting, and objects.  

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