The lamps in my house
An engineer shares a curated tour of his collection of iconic mid-century and modern designer lamps, detailing their history and place in his home.
summary is enough It offers a charming visual and historical tour of iconic lamps, but provides more aesthetic inspiration than technical depth.
summary
The author presents a curated photo tour of his personal collection of high-end designer lamps, featuring historical pieces by Isamu Noguchi, Poul Henningsen, and Richard Sapper. Each entry explains the designer's background, functional mechanics, and why the piece works in a specific room. The post also touches on the realities of collecting vintage lighting versus modern alternatives and showcases a custom 3D-printed lamp. The HN discussion focuses on interior design aesthetics, vintage lamp appreciation, and alternative lighting solutions.
key points
- The collection highlights classic industrial designs from the 20th century, including Noguchi's washi paper Akari sculptures and Sapper's Tizio.
- The author mixes vintage finds with modern pieces and custom 3D-printed attachments for mounting.
- Commenters enthusiastically discuss home aesthetics, vintage investment value, and practical lighting choices.
who should read it
Design enthusiasts and software engineers interested in home office aesthetics and mid-century industrial design.
discussion warm
consensus
Commenters widely admire the clean aesthetic of the house and office setup, sharing their own favorite lighting configurations.
pushback
A few participants point out that luxury designer lamps are vastly overpriced compared to functional budget alternatives like IKEA or cheap USB lights.
One lamp featured was a "mini Tizio". I bought the full-size one many, many years ago. (E.g. uses a Halogen bulb.) This article prompted me to think... So I just Goolged it. My vintage Tizio is now selling for about $1,200. (Cannot remember what I spent, but very likely my <$150 filter kicked in when buying.) So if you like these lights, maybe consider the cost an investment. If after a few decades you may want to sell, and you might do well. Note: My Tizio is not for sale as it is a superb desk lamp.
It shares practical long-term ownership experience regarding the investment and appreciation value of vintage designer lamps.
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